Giants, Dodgers may back off Manny
(Wed, 07 Jan 2009 08:47:00 EDT)
According to reports, the contract that Manny Ramirez is seeking may be too expensive for the Dodgers or Giants.

Aurilia remains on Giants' radar
(Tue, 06 Jan 2009 18:51:00 EDT)
While a report Tuesday charged that the Giants' alleged interest in left fielder Manny Ramirez and third baseman Joe Crede has been overblown, the club is still mindful of another issue farther down on its agenda: re-signing Rich Aurilia.

Giants looking like contenders
(Mon, 05 Jan 2009 00:01:00 EDT)
An active offseason for the Giants has positioned them to be possible contenders in the National League West this season.

Giants curious about Manny's price
(Sat, 03 Jan 2009 12:41:00 EDT)
Though the Giants are exploring the notion of signing Manny Ramirez, the free-agent left fielder who would firm the sagging heart of their batting order, they apparently don't regard him as a must-have commodity for numerous reasons.

Guzman sets VWL record for RBIs
(Mon, 29 Dec 2008 00:20:00 EDT)
Giants prospect Jesus Guzman hit a two-run single in the eighth inning for Caracas on Sunday, giving him 67 RBIs and breaking a 35-year-old Venezuelan Winter League single-season record.

Giants interested in Crede
(Fri, 02 Jan 2009 11:14:00 EDT)
The Giants have interest in signing third baseman Joe Crede, according to SI.com.

Johnson intends to savor time in SF
(Sat, 27 Dec 2008 17:20:00 EDT)
Randy Johnson sounded ready Saturday to share the camaraderie with his new Giants teammates -- especially if they're the last ones he'll have.

Giants sign Big Unit to one-year deal
(Fri, 26 Dec 2008 22:34:00 EDT)
Solidifying their young starting rotation with a future Hall of Famer, the Giants signed free-agent left-hander Randy Johnson to a one-year contract Friday.

Williams makes debut on Hall ballot
(Sat, 27 Dec 2008 10:00:00 EDT)
Matt Williams, a five-time All-Star who finished with 378 home runs and 1,218 RBIs to go with a .268 batting average in 10 seasons with the Giants, one with the Indians and six with the D-backs, is making his first appearance on the Hall of Fame ballot.

Giants' Guzman ties league record
(Sun, 28 Dec 2008 13:41:00 EDT)
Jesus Guzman tied a Venezuelan Winter League record with his 65th RBI of the season on Saturday for Caracas, a solo homer in the first inning. The former Athletics prospect is batting .351 for the Leones.

Giants' season promises bright future
(Fri, 26 Dec 2008 10:00:00 EDT)
The Giants' 72-90 record in 2008 represented a one-game improvement over '07. Yet, they can be excused for feeling that they surged, not inched, forward.

Relive Game 3 of 'Bay Bridge' Series
(Fri, 26 Dec 2008 15:40:00 EDT)
It wasn't anything that happened on the field that made Game 3 of the 1989 World Series so memorable. It was what happened minutes before the game that made the game so historic. A major earthquake rocked the San Francisco Bay Area and Candlestick Park just before the Giants were getting ready to host the A's in the Fall Classic.

Romo grateful for family at holidays
(Wed, 24 Dec 2008 10:00:00 EDT)
When it comes to Christmas, Sergio Romo's memories and the people in his life remain near and dear to him. The Giants right-hander, who grew up in Brawley, Calif., and lives in Yuma, Ariz., recently shared some of his holiday recollections and observations.

Yankees' bounty could aid Giants
(Tue, 23 Dec 2008 20:16:00 EDT)
If the New York Yankees' signing of free-agent first baseman Mark Teixeira prompts them to make a trade, the Giants could be the beneficiaries.

Mailbag: Early start to LA-SF rivalry
(Mon, 22 Dec 2008 17:35:00 EDT)
In this week's mailbag, Giants fans ask about the Dodgers' Spring Training move to Arizona, Eugenio Velez's future, a host of free agent possibilities and more.

Mailbag: What's the latest on Lowry?
(Mon, 15 Dec 2008 10:00:00 EDT)
When will Giants pitcher Noah Lowry be able to return to the mound? Giants beat reporter Chris Haft tackles this question and many more in the mailbag.

Vizquel hopes to play again in 2009
(Mon, 15 Dec 2008 14:22:00 EDT)
Free-agent shortstop Omar Vizquel wants to play at least one more season before ending a Major League career that includes 11 Gold Glove Awards and three All-Star Game appearances.

Head start helps Giants at Meetings
(Thu, 11 Dec 2008 16:44:00 EDT)
The Giants' pursuit of Randy Johnson likely will be their most compelling activity for the rest of the offseason as a result of what they did at the Winter Meetings -- which was nothing. Fortunately for the Giants, they were the Major Leagues' busiest team before the Meetings.

Giants will keep Taschner with offer
(Thu, 11 Dec 2008 18:00:00 EDT)
Jack Taschner will begin his 11th professional season with the only baseball employer he has known as the Giants announced Thursday that they will tender him a 2009 contract.

Clubs interested in Wigginton, Taveras
(Sun, 14 Dec 2008 22:10:00 EDT)
It didn't take long for the apparent bidding to begin on accomplished veterans such as Ty Wigginton and Willy Taveras, both of whom were non-tendered by their respective teams prior to Friday's midnight ET deadline.