In the fifth inning of Monday’s game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Pablo Sandoval was reaplaced by Nick Noonan due to a possible elbow injury. After further examination from the trainer and rest, the Panda was feeling better even before the Giants traveled back to the hotel. The Giants were immediately concerned with Sandoval’s elbow because it had been bothering him ... Read More »
On Wednesday, Cameron Maybin hit the 15-day disabled list for an apparent wrist injury. The Padres are hoping that the treatment on the wrist will bring back the Maybin with great potential. So far this season Maybin has gone 3-for-33 at the plate with just one RBI and no home runs. As least for now, the team may not need him. ... Read More »
Just when Padres fans thought they had their third win of the year in the bag, reliever Luke Gregerson and closer Huston Street let one get away. Gregerson came in the top of the eighth inning with a two-run lead. After Michael Cuddyer reached first base on an error by third baseman Jedd Gyorko, the game came undone. With runners ... Read More »
The San Francisco Giants proved on Wednesday afternoon that they can, at moments, hit the ball well. The Giants scored 10 in a shutout win against the division rival Colorado Rockies. San Francisco went 7-for-18 with runners in scoring position, which had been a struggle point all season until Wednesday. Buster Posey finally emerged out of his slump and led ... Read More »
While San Diego Padres fans may be disappointed at the start of the year, starting third baseman Chase Headley may be bringing hope back to San Diego. Headley said in a statement Friday that he thinks he will be back by the end of April according to Padres.com. The National League leader last season in RBIs would be a huge ... Read More »
The San Francisco Giants began right where they left off last year. Again, San Francisco’s pitching led the way in their opening series with starters going 2-0 while not allowing an earned run. The bullpen had a rough opening day, but they came through in games two and three. While George Kontos had a brutal first outing, he came through ... Read More »
According to San Diego Padres manager Bud Black, Cody Ransom will be the team’s likely third baseman starter. This comes after he told told reporters that Logan Forsythe would be sidelined for six weeks with a foot injury. Forsythe was going to be the starter after the annoucement of Chase Headley’s fractured left thumb injury, which would keep him out for a month. This is more ... Read More »
San Francisco Giants third baseman Pablo Sandoval’s chances of playing on Opening Day are improving, according to SFgiants.com. Sandoval has been dealing with problems in his right elbow and is expected to be working out lightly soon. This is a great sign for the Giants if they can get their 2012 postseason leader in home runs and RBIs back for ... Read More »
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