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San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Tim Lincecum has been scratched from his Saturday afternoon start in Scottsdale, Ariz. against the Chicago Cubs due to a blister near the nail of his right middle finger. He has dealt with blisters throughout his career. He says that it’s something that is “not too terrible” and that he’ll “just play it day by ... Read More »

The San Francisco Giants have the Detroit Tigers reeling following a solid pitching performance by Ryan Vogelsong as San Francisco prevailed in Game 3 of the 2012 World Series, 2-0 at Comerica Park on Saturday night.  The right hander pitched 5 2/3 innings, allowed five hits, walked four and struck out three in the winning effort. Tim Lincecum got the ... Read More »