Madison Bumgarner came into the postseason with a 5.89 ERA over his final seven starts of the regular season, and he has kept that same trend in order through two postseason starts, totaling a 14.73 ERA. The signs that he would continue to struggle after enduring a miserable end to a disappointing regular season, were written on the wall. It more »
Why Tim Lincecum Deserves His Rotation Spot In The NLCS
Tim Lincecum found a way to contribute during the division series, surprisingly enough (exaggeration). While he didn’t start any of the five games, he logged 6.1 innings, more than Barry Zito (2.2) and more then Ryan Vogelsong (5). The difference, however, is that Vogelsong and Zito both started while Lincecum shined in relief; a role he isn’t nearly accustomed to. Over those more »
Who Are The Giants’ X-Factors Against The Reds?
The postseason isn’t like the regular season. Over the course of the 162 game marathon, the best players on their respective teams always get their stats even if they struggle at some point during the season. Pitchers’ earned run averages generally even out over 30+ starts. Yes, Tim Lincecum is a bad example, indeed. The postseason is a bit different. more »
The 2 Most Enticing Series On the Giants’ 2013 Schedule
Major League Baseball’s new schedule format has the National League and American League playing against each other all year rather than just specific weeks and days. This tweak will definitely spice up the landscape of the entire baseball world because inter-league games are generally a popular scene. The Giants will draw the American League East in the 2013 year, which more »
Giants’ Starting Pitching Now A Major Concern?
Usually, the starting pitching takes the backseat on the list of concerns for the Giants. Now, it has taken the very front seat, and the Giants’ bread and butter is no longer a guarantee anymore. Due to this, the bullpen has had to take on a bigger role, and signs of fatigue are occurring. Even with the likes of Matt more »
3 Reasons Why Joaquin Arias Should Be the Giants’ Everyday Shortstop
The Giants have had their share of issues, but none of those problems are quite like shortstop. Joaquin Arias had provided the thump lately, while Brandon Crawford has flashes the leather. However, Arias deserves the starting job. Here are three reasons why: Platooning Isn’t Effective In the Giants’ situation, platooning seems like the only plausible solution to having two average more »
Will September Be a Month To Remember for Tim Lincecum?
Few words can describe how bizarre Tim Lincecum’s 2012 season has been. The two-time Cy Young award winner has never had a good footing on his consistency this season and his stats paint a pretty accurate picture. Despite being better since the All-Star break, his numbers still don’t match up with his legacy. He owns a 5.30 season ERA which more »
Madison Bumgarner Quietly Crafting His Way Back Into Cy Young Contention
Madison Bumgarner’s talents often fly under the radar when it comes to debating baseball’s best pitchers. But for good reason, at least for the Giants’ sake. Bumgarner, 23, fixtures himself in a rotation consisting of a two-time Cy Young award winner in Tim Lincecum, Mr.Perfect and the All-Star game’s starter in Matt Cain, and Ryan Vogelsong, whose comeback story injects more »
San Francisco Giants: 3 Waiver Wire Claims That Could Repair the Hole in Left Field
The Giants lost the piece that put their lineup over the top, as one of the premier 3-6 duos in baseball. That piece irreplaceable piece is Melky Cabrera. Irreplaceable or not, the Giants want nothing to do with the “Melk Man”. However, his loss leaves a glaring hole in left field. While the waiver wire contains no one with the more »
Why Santiago Casilla Should Get Another Chance As the Giants’ Closer
While a closer by committee bullpen works in rare occasions, most teams generally don’t find much success in the tactic. The winners have one closer, and everyone on the roster knows that. Right now, the Giants don’t have a set-in-stone closer, nor does there appear to be any set roles assigned. There’s no flow. The loss of Brian Wilson has more »
