http://www.newsvine.com/tim-lincecumNewsvine - tim-lincecumen-usCopyright 2013Wed, 10 Apr 2013 03:58:34 +0000Wed, 22 May 2013 16:25:37 +0000http://www.newsvine.comhttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/04/17594626-a-gone-dodgers-not-pressing-with-big-payrollhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/04/17594626-a-gone-dodgers-not-pressing-with-big-payrollmlbsportsdodgerssan-franciscolos-angeles-dodgerstim-lincecumThu, 4 Apr 2013 07:11:06 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>San Francisco Giants starter Tim Lincecum pitches to the Los Angeles Dodgers during the first inning of a baseball game in Los Angeles, Wednesday, April 3, 2013. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)</p><p>Los Angeles Dodgers starter Josh Beckett pitches to the San Francisco Giants in the first inning of a baseball game in Los Angeles, Wednesday, April 3, 2013. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)</p><p>Hunter Pence is congratulated by San Francisco Giants teammates after his solo home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the inning of a baseball game in Los Angeles Wednesday, April 3, 2013. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)</p><p>San Francisco Giants right fielder Hunter Pence and center fielder Angel Pagan just miss a fly off a long fly off the Los Angeles Dodgers A.J. Ellis that lands for a double in the second inning of a baseball game in Los Angeles Wednesday, April 3, 2013. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)</p><p>San Francisco Giants' Hector Sanchez is tagged at second by Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Luis Cruz on a double play in the fourth inning of a baseball game in Los Angeles Wednesday, April 3, 2013. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)</p><p>San Francisco Giants reliever Jose Mijares comes out of the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the sixth inning of a baseball game in Los Angeles Wednesday, April 3, 2013. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)</p><p>Los Angeles Dodgers' Matt Kemp tosses his bat after striking out to retire the side against the San Francisco Giants in the eighth inning of a baseball game in Los Angeles Wednesday, April 3, 2013. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/01/17557731-lincecum-walks-7-in-giants-win-over-dodgershttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/01/17557731-lincecum-walks-7-in-giants-win-over-dodgersmlbsportsdodgersgiantslos-angeleslos-angeles-dodgerssan-francisco-giantshunter-pencetim-lincecumclayton-kershawpablo-sandovalmadison-bumgarnerhyun-jin-ryufamer-sandy-koufaxjin-ree-yooMon, 1 Apr 2013 22:59:19 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw throws during the fourth inning of a season opening baseball game against the San Francisco Giants in Los Angeles, Monday, April 1, 2013. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)</p><p>Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw, second from left, is congratulated by manager Don Mattingly, right, as right fielder Andre Ethier, second form right, reacts and batting coach Mark McGwire looks on after hitting a solo home run in the eighth inning of their opening day baseball game against the San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium, Monday, April 1, 2013, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)</p><p>Los Angeles Dodgers owner Magic Johnson, right, hugs former Dodger pitcher Sandy Koufax prior to the Dodger's season-opening baseball game against the San Francisco Giants in Los Angeles, Monday, April 1, 2013. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)</p><p>San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Matt Cain throws during the first inning of a season opening baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Los Angeles, Monday, April 1, 2013. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)</p><p>Los Angeles Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw hits a home run against the San Francisco Giants during the eighth inning of a season-opening baseball game in Los Angeles, Monday, April 1, 2013. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)</p><p>Los Angeles Dodgers' Mark Ellis watches San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey go after his bunt during the eighth inning of a season opening baseball game in Los Angeles, Monday, April 1, 2013. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)</p><p>Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu, of South Korea, throws to the San Francisco Giants during the second inning of a baseball game in Los Angeles, Tuesday, April 2, 2013. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)</p><p>Los Angeles Dodgers' Hyun-Jin Ryu, of South Korea, tosses his bat after hitting a ground-out during the third inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants in Los Angeles, Tuesday, April 2, 2013. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)</p><p>Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu, of South Korea, throws against the San Francisco Giants during the third inning of a baseball game in Los Angeles, Tuesday, April 2, 2013. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)</p><p>San Francisco Giants' Joaquin Arias swings on an RBI single against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the fourth inning of a baseball game in Los Angeles, Tuesday, April 2, 2013. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)</p><p>San Francisco Giants starter Tim Lincecum pitches to the Los Angeles Dodgers during the first inning of a baseball game in Los Angeles, Wednesday, April 3, 2013. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)</p><p>Los Angeles Dodgers starter Josh Beckett pitches to the San Francisco Giants in the first inning of a baseball game in Los Angeles, Wednesday, April 3, 2013. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)</p><p>Hunter Pence is congratulated by San Francisco Giants teammates after his solo home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the inning of a baseball game in Los Angeles Wednesday, April 3, 2013. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)</p><p>San Francisco Giants right fielder Hunter Pence and center fielder Angel Pagan just miss a fly off a long fly off the Los Angeles Dodgers A.J. Ellis that lands for a double in the second inning of a baseball game in Los Angeles Wednesday, April 3, 2013. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)</p><p>San Francisco Giants' Hector Sanchez is tagged at second by Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Luis Cruz on a double play in the fourth inning of a baseball game in Los Angeles Wednesday, April 3, 2013. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)</p><p>San Francisco Giants reliever Jose Mijares comes out of the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the sixth inning of a baseball game in Los Angeles Wednesday, April 3, 2013. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)</p><p>Los Angeles Dodgers' Matt Kemp tosses his bat after striking out to retire the side against the San Francisco Giants in the eighth inning of a baseball game in Los Angeles Wednesday, April 3, 2013. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/23/17432852-sandoval-returns-to-lineup-for-giants-against-ashttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/23/17432852-sandoval-returns-to-lineup-for-giants-against-asmlbsportsgiantsathleticsoakland-athleticssan-francisco-giantstim-lincecumpablo-sandovalyoenis-cespedesSat, 23 Mar 2013 23:47:01 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>San Francisco Giants starting Tim Lincecum throws to the Oakland Athletics during the first an exhibition spring training baseball game on Saturday, March 23, 2013 in Scottsdale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)</p><p>Oakland Athletics' Yoenis Cespedes hits a two-run home run against the San Francisco Giants during the first inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game on Saturday, March 23, 2013 in Scottsdale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)</p><p>Fans reach for a home run ball hit by Oakland Athletics' Yoenis Cespedes in the left field lawn during first inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game against the San Francisco Giants on Saturday, March 23, 2013 in Scottsdale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)</p><p>San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Tim Lincecum reacts after walking Oakland Athletics' Daric Barton during the second inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game on Saturday, March 23, 2013 in Scottsdale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)</p><p>San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Tim Lincecum throws to the Oakland Athletics' Yoenis Cespedes during the third inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game on Saturday, March 23, 2013 in Scottsdale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)</p><p>Oakland Athletics' Tommy Milone throws to the San Francisco Giants during the sixth inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game on Saturday, March 23, 2013 in Scottsdale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)</p><p>San Francisco Giants' Tim Lincecum works against the Oakland Athletics in the first inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game, Thursday, March 28, 2013, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Oakland Athletics' Yoenis Cespedes swings for a two-run home run off San Francisco Giants' Tim Lincecum in the fourth inning of an exhibition baseball game Thursday, March 28, 2013, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>San Francisco Giants' Tim Lincecum works against the Oakland Athletics in the first inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game, Thursday, March 28, 2013, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Oakland Athletics' Tommy Milone works against the San Francisco Giants in the first inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game Thursday, March 28, 2013, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Oakland Athletics fans wait for the exhibition spring training baseball game to start against the San Francisco Giants Thursday, March 28, 2013, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Oakland Athletics' Josh Reddick celebrates after hitting a three-run home run off San Francisco Giants' Jeremy Affeldt in the fifth inning of an exhibition baseball game Thursday, March 28, 2013, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Oakland Athletics' Josh Donaldson slides to score against the San Francisco Giants in the sixth inning of an exhibition baseball game Thursday, March 28, 2013, in San Francisco. Donaldson scored on a bunt by Eric Sogard. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Oakland Athletics' Yoenis Cespedes, right, is congratulated by Josh Donaldson (20) after Cespedes hit a two-run home run off San Francisco Giants' Tim Lincecum in the fourth inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game, Thursday, March 28, 2013, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>San Francisco Giants' Gregor Blanco is greeted by teammates at the dugout after scoring against the Oakland Athletics during the fifth inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game, Friday, March 29, 2013 in San Francisco. (AP Photo/George Nikitin)</p><p>San Francisco Giants' Buster Posey hits a single against the Oakland Athletics during the second inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game, Friday, March 29, 2013 in San Francisco. (AP Photo/George Nikitin)</p><p>San Francisco Giants' Barry Zito pitches to the Oakland Athletics in the first inning during an exhibition spring training baseball game, Friday, March 29, 2013 in San Francisco. (AP Photo/George Nikitin)</p><p>Oakland Athletics pitcher A.J. Griffin pitches to the San Francisco Giants during the first inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game, Friday, March 29, 2013 in San Francisco. (AP Photo/George Nikitin)</p><p>Oakland Athletics' Chris Young is greeted in the dugout after scoring during the fourth inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game against the San Francisco Giants, Friday, March 29, 2013 in San Francisco. (AP Photo/George Nikitin)</p><p>Oakland Athletics' Josh Donaldson steals second San Francisco Giants' Marco Scutaro reaches for the ball during the fourth inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game, Friday, March 29, 2013 in San Francisco. (AP Photo/George Nikitin)</p><p>San Francisco Giants' Gregor Blanco is tagged out by Oakland Athletics' Scott Sizemore during the third inning of an exhibition baseball game, Friday, March 29, 2013 in San Francisco. (AP Photo/George Nikitin)</p><p>San Francisco Giants' Brandon Belt strikes out against the Oakland Athletics during the second inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game, Friday, March 29, 2013 in San Francisco. (AP Photo/George Nikitin)</p><p>Oakland Athletics' Derek Norris reacts after striking out with two on during the sixth inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game against the San Francisco Giants, Friday, March 29, 2013 in San Francisco. (AP Photo/George Nikitin)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/13/17290739-no-issues-for-lincecum-after-start-vs-padreshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/13/17290739-no-issues-for-lincecum-after-start-vs-padresmlbpadressportsgiantssan-francisco-giantssan-diego-padres'tim-lincecumWed, 13 Mar 2013 05:34:02 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>In this photo made with a multiple exposure, San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Tim Lincecum throws to the San Diego Padres during the second inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game, Tuesday, March 12, 2013, in Scottsdale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/02/17160630-lincecum-scratched-from-start-due-to-blisterhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/02/17160630-lincecum-scratched-from-start-due-to-blistermlbsportsgiantssan-francisco-giantschicago-cubslincecumtim-lincecumSat, 2 Mar 2013 19:18:02 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Tim Lincecum throws against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the second inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013 in Glendale. Ariz. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)</p><p>San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Tim Lincecum walks to the dugout after being pulled from the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the second inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013 in Glendale. Ariz. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)</p><p>San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Tim Lincecum throws against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the second inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013 in Glendale. Ariz. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/02/26/17106383-giants-lincecum-struggles-in-1st-start-of-springhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/02/26/17106383-giants-lincecum-struggles-in-1st-start-of-springmlbsportsdodgersgiantslos-angeles-dodgerssan-francisco-giantstim-lincecumTue, 26 Feb 2013 23:53:22 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Tim Lincecum throws against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the second inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013 in Glendale. Ariz. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)</p><p>San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Tim Lincecum walks to the dugout after being pulled from the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the second inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013 in Glendale. Ariz. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)</p><p>Los Angeles Dodgers' Tim Federowicz, left, scores on a double by Skip Schumaker as San Francisco Giants catcher Guillermo Quiroz, right, bobbles the throw during the second inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013 in Glendale. Ariz. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)</p><p>San Francisco Giants center fielder Andres Torres makes a diving attempt at a fly ball from Los Angeles Dodgers' Skip Schumaker during the second inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013 in Glendale. Ariz. Schumaker got a double on the play. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)</p><p>Los Angeles Dodgers' Mark Ellis, bottom left, scores on a double by Jeremy Moore as San Francisco Giants catcher Guillermo Quiroz (12) catches a high throw as starting pitcher Tim Lincecum, right, watches during the second inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013 in Glendale. Ariz. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)</p><p>Los Angeles Dodgers' Hanley Ramirez drives in a run with a single off San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Steve Edlefsen, left, during the second inning of a spring training baseball game Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013 in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)</p><p>Fans watch an exhibition spring training baseball game game between the San Francisco Giants and the Los Angeles Dodgers during the sixth inning on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013 in Glendale. Ariz. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)</p><p>San Francisco Giants second baseman Kensuke Tanaka, left, forces out Los Angeles Dodgers' Andre Ethier , right, at second base and throws to first to complete a double play during the second inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013 in Glendale. Ariz. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/02/13/16953139-column-baseball-still-smells-of-drug-usehttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/02/13/16953139-column-baseball-still-smells-of-drug-usemlbsportstim-dahlbergtim-lincecum021313Wed, 13 Feb 2013 23:00:13 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Oakland Athletics' Bartolo Colon walks back to the dugout after his physical Monday, Feb. 11, 2013, in Phoenix. The Athletics' pitchers and catchers start practice Tuesday. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)</p><p>Oakland Athletics' Bartolo Colon arrives for the start of baseball spring training Monday, Feb. 11, 2013, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)</p><p>Dennis Riordan, lawyer for former baseball player Barry Bonds, center, speaks in front of judges Mary Schroeder, Mary Murguia, and Michael Hawkins at the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals court in San Francisco, Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013. Riordan urged the federal appeals court to toss out the slugger's obstruction of justice conviction, because Bonds' was never specifically charged with the crime he was convicted of. A jury in April 2011 found Bonds guilty of obstruction for saying he was a "celebrity child" when asked about injecting steroids. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, Pool)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/10/26/14723908-managers-toughest-call-sitting-a-slumping-starhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/10/26/14723908-managers-toughest-call-sitting-a-slumping-starmlbsportsworld-seriesseriespete-rosebarry-zitosan-francisco-giants'detroit-tigers'sittingjose-valverdetim-lincecumslumping-starspaul-o'neillFri, 26 Oct 2012 16:52:21 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Detroit Tigers' Jose Valverde throws during the seventh inning of Game 1 of baseball's World Series against the San Francisco Giants Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez) </p><p>San Francisco Giants' Tim Lincecum throws during the seventh inning of Game 1 of baseball's World Series against the Detroit Tigers Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu) </p><p>San Francisco Giants' Barry Zito, left, and Tim Lincecum watch as the Giants take batting practice before Game 2 of baseball's World Series against the Detroit Tigers Thursday, Oct. 25, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu) </p><p>Detroit Tigers' Jose Valverde reacts after giving up a run in the seventh inning of Game 1 of baseball's World Series, against the San Francisco Giants, Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) </p><p>Detroit Tigers' Jose Valverde throws during the seventh inning of Game 1 of baseball's World Series against the San Francisco Giants Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez) </p><p>CORRECTS LEYLAND TO RIGHT, NOT LEFT - Detroit Tigers manager Jim Leyland, right, talks to San Francisco Giants manager Bruce Bochy before Game 1 of baseball's World Series Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)</p><p>San Francisco Giants manager Bruce Bochy watches over a workout for baseball's World Series Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2012, in San Francisco. The Giants play the Detroit Tigers in Game 1 on Wednesday, Oct. 24. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) </p><p>Detroit Tigers manager Jim Leyland watches during the seventh inning of Game 2 of baseball's World Series against the San Francisco Giants Thursday, Oct. 25, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu) </p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/10/24/14678256-giants-complete-sweep-world-series-championshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/10/24/14678256-giants-complete-sweep-world-series-championsmlbsportsonlineworld-seriesseriesdetroit-lionssan-franciscosan-francisco-giantsdetroit-tigersbarry-zitotriple-crowncomerica-parkjeremy-affeldtmiguel-cabreramatt-cainmarco-scutaroprince-fielderjustin-verlanderdelmon-youngomar-infanteanibal-sanchezangel-paganoctavio-dotelmatthew-staffordhunter-pencetim-lincecumaustin-jacksonmax-scherzerbuster-poseygregor-blancopablo-sandovalrick-porcellodoug-fistersergio-romoryan-vogelsongbrandon-crawforddrew-smylyquintin-berryThu, 25 Oct 2012 00:04:30 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Detroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera waits to take batting practice before Game 1 of baseball's World Series against the San Francisco Giants Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez) </p><p>A Detroit Tigers players holds a catchers mitt of baseballs before Game 1 of baseball's World Series against the San Francisco Giants Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) </p><p>Detroit Tigers' Jhonny Peralta waits to take batting practice before Game 1 of baseball's World Series against the San Francisco Giants Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) </p><p>Detroit Tigers' Prince Fielder smiles during introductions before Game 1 of baseball's World Series against the San Francisco Giants Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) </p><p>In this photo shot with a fisheye lens, Phillip Phillips sings the national anthem before the start of Game 1 of baseball's World Series between the San Francisco Giants and Detroit Tigers Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings) </p><p>San Francisco Giants' Pablo Sandoval hits a home run during the first inning of Game 1 of baseball's World Series against the Detroit Tigers Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) </p><p>Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Justin Verlander throws during the first inning of Game 1 of baseball's World Series against the San Francisco Giants Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) </p><p>San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Barry Zito throws during the first inning of Game 1 of baseball's World Series against the Detroit Tigers Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) </p><p>Fans try and catch a home run hit by San Francisco Giants' Pablo Sandoval during the first inning of Game 1 of baseball's World Series against the Detroit Tigers Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) </p><p>Phillip Phillips sings the national anthem before Game 1 of baseball's World Series between the San Francisco Giants and the Detroit Tigers Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg) </p><p>San Francisco Giants' Pablo Sandoval is congratulated by Angel Pagan after Sandoval hit a home run during the first inning of Game 1 of baseball's World Series Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu) </p><p>San Francisco Giants' Pablo Sandoval is congratulated by teammates after hitting a home run during the first inning of Game 1 of baseball's World Series against the Detroit Tigers Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) </p><p>San Francisco Giants' Pablo Sandoval reacts after hitting a home run during the first inning of Game 1 of baseball's World Series against the Detroit Tigers Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) </p><p>San Francisco Giants' Pablo Sandoval hits a two-run home run during the third inning of Game 1 of baseball's World Series against the Detroit Tigers Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez) </p><p>San Francisco Giants' Pablo Sandoval is congratulated in the dugout after hitting a two-run home run during the third inning of Game 1 of baseball's World Series against the Detroit Tigers Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) </p><p>Detroit Tigers' Justin Verlander reacts after San Francisco Giants' Pablo Sandoval hit a two-run home run during the third inning of Game 1 of baseball's World Series Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez) </p><p>San Francisco Giants' Pablo Sandoval reacts after hitting a two-run home run during the third inning of Game 1 of baseball's World Series Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez) </p><p>Detroit Tigers' Omar Infante strikes during the third inning of Game 1 of baseball's World Series against the San Francisco Giants, Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) </p><p>San Francisco Giants manager Bruce Bochy, left, shakes hands with Detroit Tigers manager Jim Leyland before Game 1 of baseball's World Series Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Ezra Shaw, Pool) </p><p>San Francisco Giants' Pablo Sandoval reacts after hitting a home run during the fifth inning of Game 1 of baseball's World Series against the Detroit Tigers Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez) </p><p>Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Justin Verlander watches from the dugout during the seventh inning of Game 1 of baseball's World Series against the San Francisco Giants Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) </p><p>Detroit Tigers' Jose Valverde throws during the seventh inning of Game 1 of baseball's World Series against the San Francisco Giants Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez) </p><p>San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey pauses before Game 2 of baseball's World Series against the Detroit Tigers Thursday, Oct. 25, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) </p><p>Willie Mays and San Francisco Giants' Barry Zito walk to the mound to help with the ceremonial first pitch before Game 2 of baseball's World Series against the Detroit Tigers Thursday, Oct. 25, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) </p><p>A fan watches bating practice before Game 2 of baseball's World Series between the San Francisco Giants and the Detroit Tigers Thursday, Oct. 25, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) </p><p>Fans wait for the start of Game 2 of baseball's World Series between the San Francisco Giants and the Detroit Tigers from McCovey Cove Thursday, Oct. 25, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg) </p><p>San Francisco Giants' Buster Posey tags out Detroit Tigers' Prince Fielder, right, at home plate in the second inning of Game 2 of baseball's World Series Thursday, Oct. 25, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) </p><p>Detroit Tigers' Prince Fielder reacts as home plate umpire Dan Iassogna calls him out on a play at the plate during the second inning of Game 2 of baseball's World Series against the San Francisco Giants Thursday, Oct. 25, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) </p><p>A trainer looks at Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Doug Fister after getting hit by a ball off the bat of San Francisco Giants' Gregor Blanco during the second inning of Game 2 of baseball's World Series Thursday, Oct. 25, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) </p><p>Detroit Tigers' Doug Fister wipes his face during the second inning of Game 2 of baseball's World Series against the San Francisco Giants Thursday, Oct. 25, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu) </p><p>Detroit Tigers' Doug Fister reacts after being hit in the head on a hit by San Francisco Giants' Gregor Blanco during the second inning of Game 2 of baseball's World Series Thursday, Oct. 25, 2012, in San Francisco. Fister stayed in the game. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) </p><p>San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner reacts after the San Francisco Giants hit into a double play during the seventh inning of Game 2 of baseball's World Series Thursday, Oct. 25, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez) </p><p>Detroit Tigers first baseman Prince Fielder takes a throw from pitcher Doug Fister during the fifth inning of Game 2 of baseball's World Series Thursday, Oct. 25, 2012, in San Francisco. San Francisco Giants' Gregor Blanco was called out at first. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez) </p><p>San Francisco Giants' Gregor Blanco bunts to load the bases during the seventh inning of Game 2 of baseball's World Series against the Detroit Tigers, Thursday, Oct. 25, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) </p><p>Detroit Tigers manager Jim Leyland, left, shakes hands with San Francisco Giants manager Bruce Bochy before Game 3 of baseball's World Series Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya ) </p><p>The San Francisco Giants and Detroit Tigers line up for the national anthem before Game 3 of baseball's World Series Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya ) </p><p>Fans ride the Comerica Carousel before the start of Game 3 of baseball's World Series between the San Francisco Giants and Detroit Tigers Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012, in Detroit. The Giants lead the series 2-0. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) </p><p>Detroit Tigers third baseman Miguel Cabrera poses with Frank Robinson, left, and Major League Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig as he receives Triple Crown award at a news conference before Game 3 of baseball's World Series between the Detroit Tigers and the San Francisco Giants Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya ) </p><p>San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey poses with Major League Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig, left, and Hank Aaron as he receives National League Hank Aaron Award before Game 3 of baseball's World Series between the Detroit Tigers and the San Francisco Giants Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky) </p><p>San Francisco Giants' Hunter Pence steals second as Detroit Tigers' Jhonny Peralta takes the throw during the second inning of Game 3 of baseball's World Series Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky) </p><p>San Francisco Giants' Gregor Blanco hits an RBI triple during the second inning of Game 3 of baseball's World Series against the Detroit Tigers Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) </p><p>San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Ryan Vogelsong throws during the second inning of Game 3 of baseball's World Series against the Detroit Tigers Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya ) </p><p>Detroit Tigers center fielder Austin Jackson (14) misses the ball hit by San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford during the second inning of Game 3 of baseball's World Series against the San Francisco Giants Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky) </p><p>San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Ryan Vogelsong throws during the first inning of Game 3 of baseball's World Series against the Detroit Tigers Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Scott Rovak, Pool) </p><p>Detroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera reacts after flying out with bases loaded to end the fifth inning of Game 3 of baseball's World Series against the San Francisco Giants Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012, in Detroit. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) </p><p>Detroit Tigers third baseman Miguel Cabrera fields a ball hit by San Francisco Giants' Hunter Pence during the sixth inning of Game 3 of baseball's World Series Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) </p><p>San Francisco Giants' Tim Lincecum throws during the seventh inning of Game 3 of baseball's World Series against the Detroit Tigers Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) </p><p>Detroit Tigers' Jhonny Peralta catches his helmet after tossing it in air after he popped out in sixth inning of Game 3 of baseball's World Series against the San Francisco Giants Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012, in Detroit (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky) </p><p>San Francisco Giants right fielder Hunter Pence runs safely to the first as Detroit Tigers first baseman Prince Fielder reaches for the ball during the sixth inning of Game 3 of baseball's World Series against the Detroit Tigers Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio) </p><p>Detroit Tigers' Jhonny Peralta tosses his helmet in air after he popped out in sixth inning of Game 3 of baseball's World Series against the San Francisco Giants Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012, in Detroit (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky) </p><p>San Francisco Giants right fielder Gregor Blanco slides into the first base as Detroit Tigers first baseman Prince Fielder reaches for the ball to force Blanco out during the seventh inning of Game 3 of baseball's World Series Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio) </p><p>San Francisco Giants' Pablo Sandoval reacts after hitting a double during the eighth inning of Game 3 of baseball's World Series against the Detroit Tigers Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012, in Detroit. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) </p><p>Detroit Tigers' Joaquin Benoit throws during the eighth inning of Game 3 of baseball's World Series against the San Francisco Giants Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) </p><p>San Francisco Giants right fielder Gregor Blanco makes a catch near the wall of a ball hit by Detroit Tigers' Jhonny Peralta during the ninth inning of Game 3 of baseball's World Series Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya ) </p><p>San Francisco Giants' Sergio Romo throws during the ninth inning of Game 3 of baseball's World Series against the Detroit Tigers Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) </p><p>Detroit Tigers third baseman Miguel Cabrera breaks a bat as he grounds out to shortstop during the eighth inning of Game 3 of baseball's World Series Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) </p><p>Detroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera watches from the dugout during the ninth inning of Game 3 of baseball's World Series against the San Francisco Giants Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012, in Detroit. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) </p><p>Detroit Tigers' Prince Fielder congratulates Miguel Cabrera after Cabrera's two-run home run during the third inning of Game 4 of baseball's World Series against the San Francisco Giants Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) </p><p>Detroit Tigers' Prince Fielder reacts after striking out during the first inning of Game 4 of baseball's World Series against the San Francisco Giants Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky) </p><p>Detroit Tigers designated hitter Delmon Young, right, celebrates in the dugout after hitting a solo home run during the sixth inning of Game 4 of baseball's World Series Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) </p><p>San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey hits a two-run home run during the sixth inning of Game 4 of baseball's World Series Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) </p><p>This image taken with a fisheye lens shows a Detroit Tigers fan watching batting practice before Game 4 of baseball's World Series against the San Francisco Giants Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) </p><p>San Francisco Giants' Ryan Theriot is bundled up during batting practice before Game 4 of baseball's World Series against the Detroit Tigers Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) </p><p>San Francisco Giants pitcher Tim Lincecum tries to stay warm Game 4 of baseball's World Series against the Detroit Tigers Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky) </p><p>San Francisco Giants' Pablo Sandoval warms his hands before Game 4 of baseball's World Series against the Detroit Tigers Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky) </p><p>Detroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera waits to hit during batting practice before Game 4 of baseball's World Series against the San Francisco Giants Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) </p><p>Detroit Tigers manager Jim Leyland talks to Miguel Cabrera before Game 4 of baseball's World Series against the San Francisco Giants Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) </p><p>Detroit Tigers manager Jim Leyland hits balls during batting practice before Game 4 of baseball's World Series against the San Francisco Giants Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) </p><p>San Francisco Giants' Brandon Belt hits an RBI triple during the second inning of Game 4 of baseball's World Series against the Detroit Tigers Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky) </p><p>San Francisco Giants right fielder Hunter Pence, left, celebrates after scoring a run during the second inning of Game 4 of baseball's World Series against the Detroit Tigers Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) </p><p>San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt hits an RBI triple during the second inning of Game 4 of baseball's World Series against the Detroit Tigers Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) </p><p>San Francisco Giants right fielder Hunter Pence hits a ground rule double during the second inning of Game 4 of baseball's World Series against the Detroit Tigers Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) </p><p>Detroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera hits a two-run home run during the third inning of Game 4 of baseball's World Series against the San Francisco Giants Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) </p><p>Ann Romney, wife of Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney watches Game 4 of baseball's World Series between the San Francisco Giants and the Detroit Tigers Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings) </p><p>Detroit Tigers' Delmon Young runs after hitting a solo home run against San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Matt Cain during the sixth inning of Game 4 of baseball's World Series Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) </p><p>San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Sergio Romo reacts after Game 4 of baseball's World Series against the Detroit Tigers Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) </p><p>San Francisco Giants' Marco Scutaro hits RBI single during the 10th inning of Game 4 of baseball's World Series against the Detroit Tigers Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. Ryan Theriot scored on the hit. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky) </p><p>San Francisco Giants second baseman Ryan Theriot slides safely to score a run past Detroit Tigers catcher Gerald Laird during the 10th inning of Game 4 of baseball's World Series against the Detroit Tigers Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) </p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/10/16/14489665-zito-giants-beat-cards-close-nlcs-deficit-to-3-2http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/10/16/14489665-zito-giants-beat-cards-close-nlcs-deficit-to-3-2mlbsportscardinalsgiantsnlcslouis-cardinalssan-franciscosan-francisco-giantsnational-leagueus-newscarlos-beltranbarry-zitolouis-cardinals'kyle-lohsematt-cainmatt-hollidaymarco-scutaroadam-wainwrightbruce-bochytim-lincecumallen-craiglance-lynnmatt-carpenterTue, 16 Oct 2012 23:06:12 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>St. Louis Cardinals manager Mike Matheny speaks during a news conference Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2012, in St. Louis. The Cardinals host the San Francisco Giants in Game 3 baseball's National League championship series on Wednesday. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)</p><p>St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Kyle Lohse speaks during a news conference Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2012, in St. Louis. Lohse is scheduled to start Game 3 of baseball's National League championship series Wednesday, when they host the San Francisco Giants. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)</p><p>San Francisco Giants second baseman Marco Scutaro holds a bat during baseball practice, Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2012, in St. Louis. The Giants are scheduled to play the St. Louis Cardinals in Game 3 of baseball's National League championship series Wednesday in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)</p><p>San Francisco Giants pitcher Matt Cain throws during practice Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2012, in St. Louis. Cain is scheduled to start when the Giants play the St. Louis Cardinals in Game 3 of baseball's National League championship series Wednesday in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)</p><p>St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Trevor Rosenthal (64) works during the sixth inning of Game 3 of baseball's National League championship series against the San Francisco Giants, Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky) </p><p>St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Kyle Lohse (26) reacts on the bench after he was taken out of the game during the sixth inning of Game 3 of baseball's National League championship series against the San Francisco Giants, Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) </p><p>CORRECTS INNING TO FIFTH, NOT FOURTH - St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Pete Kozma (38) throws to first for a double play, taking San Francisco Giants' Marco Scutaro (19) out at second and Pablo Sandoval (48) out at first, during the fifth inning of Game 3 of baseball's National League championship series Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)</p><p>St. Louis Cardinals' Matt Carpenter (13) celebrates his two-run home run with Jon Jay (19) during the third inning of Game 3 of baseball's National League championship series against the San Francisco Giants, Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky) </p><p>St. Louis Cardinals' Matt Carpenter (13) hits a two-run home run during the third inning of Game 3 of baseball's National League championship series against the San Francisco Giants, Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey) </p><p>San Francisco Giants' Pablo Sandoval (48) celebrates a run as he walks into the dugout during the third inning of Game 3 of baseball's National League championship series against the St. Louis Cardinals Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson) </p><p>Ground crew takes tarp of of the field to prepare during the rain delay of Game 3 of baseball's National League championship series between the St. Louis Cardinals and the San Francisco Giants Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky) </p><p>Ground crew prepares the field during the rain delay of Game 3 of baseball's National League championship series between the St. Louis Cardinals and the San Francisco Giants, Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky) </p><p>St. Louis Cardinals' Matt Carpenter (13) watches the ball as he hits a two-run home run during the third inning of Game 3 of baseball's National League championship series against the San Francisco Giants, Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) </p><p>St. Louis Cardinals celebrate after beating the San Francisco Giants 3-1 in Game 3 of baseball's National League championship series Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2012, in St. Louis. St. Louis won 3-1. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky) </p><p>St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Jason Motte (30) forces out San Francisco Giants' Marco Scutaro (19) at first base during the ninth inning of Game 3 of baseball's National League championship series, Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky) </p><p>St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright throws during the first inning of Game 4 of baseball's National League championship series against the San Francisco Giants Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Dilip Vishwanat, Pool) </p><p>San Francisco Giants' Angel Pagan goes up to catch a long fly ball hit by St. Louis Cardinals' Yadier Molina during the third inning of Game 4 of baseball's National League championship series Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) </p><p>San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Tim Lincecum walks off the field after the first inning of Game 4 of baseball's National League championship series against the St. Louis Cardinals Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky) </p><p>San Francisco Giants manager Bruce Bochy shakes hands with Stan Musial before Game 4 of baseball's National League championship series against the St. Louis Cardinals Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky) </p><p>St. Louis Cardinals' Allen Craig is congratulated after his sacrifice fly ball to score Matt Carpenter from third during the first inning of Game 4 of baseball's National League championship series against the San Francisco Giants Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) </p><p>St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright reacts after getting San Francisco Giants' Pablo Sandoval to ground out and end the sixth inning of Game 4 of baseball's National League championship series Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) </p><p>San Francisco Giants catcher Hector Sanchez can't handle the throw as St. Louis Cardinals' Matt Carpenter scores from second on a single by Matt Holliday during the fifth inning of Game 4 of baseball's National League championship series Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky) </p><p>The St. Louis Cardinals celebrate after Game 4 of baseball's National League championship series against the San Francisco Giants Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012, in St. Louis. The Cardinals won 8-3 to take a 3-1 lead in the series. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey) </p><p>San Francisco Giants manager Bruce Bochy scratches his head in the dugout during the seventh inning of Game 4 of baseball's National League championship series against the St. Louis Cardinals Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson) </p><p>St. Louis Cardinals' Yadier Molina hits a run-scoring double during the seventh inning of Game 4 of baseball's National League championship series against the San Francisco Giants Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey) </p><p>St. Louis Cardinals' Adam Wainwright bunts during the sixth inning of Game 4 of baseball's National League championship series against the San Francisco Giants Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) </p><p>San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Barry Zito throws during the first inning of Game 5 of baseball's National League championship series against the St. Louis Cardinals, Friday, Oct. 19, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Elsa, Pool) </p><p>St. Louis Cardinals' Lance Lynn breaks his bat as he hits into a double play during the second inning of Game 5 of baseball's National League championship series against the San Francisco Giants, Friday, Oct. 19, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) </p><p>San Francisco Giants right fielder Hunter Pence can't come up with a double hit by St. Louis Cardinals' David Freese during the second inning of Game 5 of baseball's National League championship series, Friday, Oct. 19, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky) </p><p>San Francisco Giants' Gregor Blanco makes it back to first as St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Allen Craig takes a throw during the third inning of Game 5 of baseball's National League championship series, Friday, Oct. 19, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson) </p><p>St. Louis Cardinals' Lance Lynn breaks his bat as he hits into a double play during the second inning of Game 5 of baseball's National League championship series against the San Francisco Giants, Friday, Oct. 19, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey) </p><p>St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Lance Lynn throws during the first inning of Game 5 of baseball's National League championship series against the San Francisco Giants, Friday, Oct. 19, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Elsa, Pool) </p><p>San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Barry Zito throws during the eighth inning of Game 5 of baseball's National League championship series against the St. Louis Cardinals, Friday, Oct. 19, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) </p><p>San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey talks to starting pitcher Barry Zito before Zito left the game during the eighth inning of Game 5 of baseball's National League championship series against the St. Louis Cardinals Friday, Oct. 19, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson) </p><p>St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Mitchell Boggs kicks the mound as San Francisco Giants' Pablo Sandoval rounds the bases after Sandoval hit a home run during the eighth inning of Game 5 of baseball's National League championship series, Friday, Oct. 19, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky) </p><p>San Francisco Giants' Pablo Sandoval reacts after hitting a home run during the eighth inning of Game 5 of baseball's National League championship series against the St. Louis Cardinals, Friday, Oct. 19, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) </p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/10/09/14326350-giants-beat-reds-6-4-win-nlds-on-poseys-slamhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/10/09/14326350-giants-beat-reds-6-4-win-nlds-on-poseys-slammlbsportsnldsgiantsredssan-franciscosan-francisco-giantscincinnati-redsus-newscy-youngjoaquin-ariasscott-rolenangel-pagantim-lincecumbuster-poseygregor-blancopablo-sandovalWed, 10 Oct 2012 01:32:36 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Homer Bailey throws against the San Francisco Giants in the first inning during Game 3 of the National League division baseball series, Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2012, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)</p><p>A Cincinnati Reds fan holds a sign supporting starting pitcher Homer Bailey prior to Game 3 of the National League division baseball series against the San Francisco Giants, Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2012, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)</p><p>Cincinnati Reds manager Dusty Baker watches from the dugout in the first inning during Game 3 of the National League division baseball series against the San Francisco Giants, Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2012, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)</p><p>Former Cincinnati Reds pitcher Tom Browning throws out the ceremonial first pitch prior to Game 3 of the National League division baseball series against the San Francisco Giants, Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2012, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)</p><p>San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Ryan Vogelsong, left, talks with pitching coach Dave Righetti and catcher Buster Posey, right, in the first inning during Game 3 of the National League division baseball series against the Cincinnati Reds, Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2012, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)</p><p>San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Ryan Vogelsong (32) prepares to throw against the Cincinnati Reds in the first inning during Game 3 of the National League division baseball series, Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2012, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Michael Keating)</p><p>San Francisco Giants third baseman Pablo Sandoval tags out Cincinnati Reds' Brandon Phillips at third base in the first inning during Game 3 of the National League division baseball series, Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2012, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Michael Keating)</p><p>San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Ryan Vogelsong throws against the Cincinnati Reds in the first inning during Game 3 of the National League division baseball series, Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2012, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)</p><p>Cincinnati Reds' Joey Votto, right, jokes with Zack Cozart during batting practice prior to Game 3 of the National League division baseball series against the San Francisco Giants, Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2012, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)</p><p>Darren Baker, 13, eats some sunflower seeds while watching batting practice with his father, Cincinnati Reds manager Dusty Baker, left, prior to Game 3 of the National League division baseball series against the San Francisco Giants, Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2012, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)</p><p>Cincinnati Reds third baseman Scott Rolen throws to first base after fielding a ground ball hit by San Francisco Giants' Joaquin Arias in the 10th inning during Game 3 of the National League division baseball series, Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2012, in Cincinnati. Rolen was charged with an error on the play allowing Buster Posey to score. The Giants won 2-1 in the 10th inning to cut their playoff deficit to 2-1. (AP Photo/Michael Keating)</p><p>San Francisco Giants' Angel Pagan gestures as he rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run against the Cincinnati Reds in the first inning of Game 4 of the National League division baseball series, Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/David Kohl)</p><p>San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Tim Lincecum throws against the Cincinnati Reds in the fifth inning of Game 4 of the National League division baseball series, Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/David Kohl)</p><p>San Francisco Giants' Angel Pagan is congratulated by Marco Scutaro (19) after Pagan hit a solo home run in the first inning of Game 4 of the National League division baseball series against the Cincinnati Reds, Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)</p><p>San Francisco Giants manager Bruce Bochy, left, watches from the dugout in the first inning of Game 4 of the National League division baseball series against the Cincinnati Reds, Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)</p><p>Cincinnati Reds' Ryan Ludwick (48) hits a home run against the San Francisco Giants in the third inning of Game 4 of the National League division baseball series on Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012, in Cincinnati. Giants catcher Hector Sanchez, right, looks on. (AP Photo/David Kohl)</p><p>Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Mike Leake reaches down on the mound as San Francisco Giants' Angel Pagan, rear, rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run in the first inning of Game 4 of the National League division baseball series, Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Michael Keating)</p><p>San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Barry Zito throws against the Cincinnati Reds in the first inning of Game 4 of the National League division baseball series, Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)</p><p>San Francisco Giants' Gregor Blanco hits a two-run home run off Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Mike Leake in the second inning of Game 4 of the National League division baseball series, Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/David Kohl)</p><p>Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Mike Leake throws against the San Francisco Giants in the first inning of Game 4 of the National League division baseball series, Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)</p><p>Cincinnati Reds manager Dusty Baker, right, talks with catcher Ryan Hanigan during batting practice prior to Game 4 of the National League division baseball series against the San Francisco Giants, Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Michael Keating)</p><p>San Francisco Giants manager Bruce Bochy, left, watches batting practice with Marco Scutaro prior to Game 4 of the National League division baseball series against the Cincinnati Reds, Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/David Kohl)</p><p>San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Tim Lincecum blows on his hands in the eighth inning of Game 4 of the National League division baseball series against the Cincinnati Reds, Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012, in Cincinnati. Lincecum was the winning pitcher in the game won by the Giants 8-3. (AP Photo/Michael Keating)</p><p>San Francisco Giants players celebrate after defeating the Cincinnati Reds 8-3 in Game 4 of the National League division baseball series, Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Michael Keating)</p><p>Cincinnati Reds pitcher Johnny Cueto watches from the dugout during Game 4 of the National League division baseball series against the San Francisco Giants, Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012, in Cincinnati. The Reds dropped their injured ace from their division series roster Wednesday, replacing him with right-hander Mike Leake a few hours before Game 4 (AP Photo/David Kohl)</p><p>Cincinnati Reds' Brandon Phillips sits in the dugout during Game 4 of the National League division baseball series against the San Francisco Giants, Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Michael Keating)</p><p>San Francisco Giants' Pablo Sandoval is congratulated by third base coach Tim Flannery (1) after hitting a two-run home run against the Cincinnati Reds in the seventh inning of Game 4 of the National League division baseball series, Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Michael Keating)</p><p>San Francisco Giants' Pablo Sandoval hits a two-run home run in the seventh inning of Game 4 of the National League division baseball series against the Cincinnati Reds, Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/David Kohl)</p><p>San Francisco Giants' Pablo Sandoval watches his two-run home run in the seventh inning of Game 4 of the National League division baseball series against the Cincinnati Reds, Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Michael Keating)</p><p>Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Mike Leake leaves the dugout after being taken out after the fifth inning of Game 4 of the National League division baseball series against the San Francisco Giants, Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012, in Cincinnati. The Reds dropped injured ace Johnny Cueto from their division series roster Wednesday, replacing him with Leake a few hours before Game 4. (AP Photo/Michael Keating)</p><p>San Francisco Giants' Buster Posey hits a grand slam off Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Mat Latos in the fifth inning of Game 5 of the National League division baseball series, Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/David Kohl)</p><p>San Francisco Giants' Buster Posey is congratulated by Brandon Belt (9) after Posey hit a grand slam against the Cincinnati Reds in the fifth inning of Game 5 of the National League division baseball series, Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/David Kohl)</p><p>Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Mat Latos sits in the dugout after giving up a grand slam to San Francisco Giants' Buster Posey in the fifth inning of Game 5 of the National League division baseball series, Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Michael Keating)</p><p>San Francisco Giants' Buster Posey is congratulated by Marco Scutaro (19) after Posey hit a grand slam against the Cincinnati Reds in the fifth inning of Game 5 of the National League division baseball series, Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Michael Keating)</p><p>San Francisco Giants' Buster Posey hits a grand slam off Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Mat Latos in the fifth inning of Game 5 of the National League division baseball series, Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Michael Keating)</p><p>San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Matt Cain throws against the Cincinnati Reds in the fourth inning of Game 5 of the National League division baseball series, Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/David Kohl)</p><p>Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Mat Latos sits in the dugout with Bronson Arroyo, right, after Latos gave up a grand slam to San Francisco Giants' Buster Posey in the fifth inning of Game 5 of the National League division baseball series, Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Michael Keating)</p><p>Cincinnati Reds' Brandon Phillips looks at what remains of his bat as he runs up the first base line after breaking the bat lining out to center field in the first inning of Game 5 of the National League division baseball series against the San Francisco Giants, Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Michael Keating)</p><p>San Francisco Giants' Gregor Blanco, right, is congratulated in the dugout after scoring the first run of the game in the fifth inning of Game 5 of the National League division baseball series against the Cincinnati Reds, Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012, in Cincinnati. Blanco scored from first on an RBI triple by Brandon Crawford. (AP Photo/David Kohl)</p><p>The San Francisco Giants celebrate after they defeated the Cincinnati Reds 6-4 in Game 5 of the National League division baseball series, Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012, in Cincinnati. The Giants won the final three games, all in Cincinnati, and advanced to the NL championship series. (AP Photo/Michael Keating)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/09/18/13928799-sandoval-homers-twice-zito-wins-again-for-giantshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/09/18/13928799-sandoval-homers-twice-zito-wins-again-for-giantsmlbsportsgiantsrockiessan-franciscosan-francisco-giantscolorado-rockiesnl-westmatt-cainbruce-bochyhunter-pencetim-flannerytim-lincecumpablo-sandovalnl-west-leading-san-francisco-giantsbrandon-crawfordswitch-hitter-pablo-sandovalcrosby-stillsTue, 18 Sep 2012 05:26:24 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Colorado Rockies catcher Wilin Rosario, left, catches the relay from the outfield and tags out San Francisco Giants' Brandon Crawford, who was trying to score on a single from Angel Pagan, during the fifth inning of a baseball game on Monday, Sept. 17, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)</p><p>San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner throws to the Colorado Rockies during the first inning of a baseball game on Monday, Sept. 17, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)</p><p>San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner reaches for a ball hit by Colorado Rockies' Andrew Brown during the second inning of a baseball game on Monday, Sept. 17, 2012, in San Francisco. Brown reached base for an infield single on the play. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)</p><p>Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Jhoulys Chacin throws to the San Francisco Giants during the second inning of a baseball game on Monday, Sept. 17, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)</p><p>Colorado Rockies' Dexter Fowler (24) slides at second base on a steal attempt against the San Francisco Giants during the first inning of a baseball game on Monday, Sept. 17, 2012, in San Francisco. Fowler was tagged out on the play. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)</p><p>Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Jhoulys Chacin throws to the San Francisco Giants during the first inning of a baseball game on Monday, Sept. 17, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)</p><p>Colorado Rockies catcher Wilin Rosario, left, tags out San Francisco Giants' Brandon Crawford who was trying to score after a single by Angel Pagan during the fifth inning of a baseball game on Monday, Sept. 17, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)</p><p>San Francisco Giants' Buster Posey singles against the Colorado Rockies during the sixth inning of a baseball game on Monday, Sept. 17, 2012 in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)</p><p>San Francisco Giants' Pablo Sandoval, right, scores past Colorado Rockies catcher Wilin Rosario on a single by Hunter Pence during the sixth inning of a baseball game on Monday, Sept. 17, 2012 in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)</p><p>San Francisco Giants' Angel Pagan singles against the Colorado Rockies during the fifth inning of a baseball game on Monday, Sept. 17, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)</p><p>Colorado Rockies' Wilin Rosario (20) celebrates his two-run home run with teammate Chris Nelson (10) during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2012 in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)</p><p>Colorado Rockies left fielder Charlie Blackmon (8) cannot make a diving catch on a fly ball by San Francisco Giants' Angel Pagan during the eighth inning of a baseball game on, Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2012 in San Francisco. Pagan drove in a run with a triple on the play. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)</p><p>San Francisco Giants' Angel Pagan, right, is held back by manager Bruce Bochy, center, as he argues with home plate umpire Angel Hernandez after a strike out during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2012 in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)</p><p>Colorado Rockies third baseman Chris Nelson makes a sliding play on a ground ball from San Francisco Giants' Tim Lincecum during the fourth inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2012, in San Francisco. Nelson threw out Lincecum at first base. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)</p><p>San Francisco Giants' Xavier Nady drives in a run with a single against the Colorado Rockies during the sixth inning of a baseball game on Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2012 in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)</p><p>San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Matt Cain throws to the Colorado Rockies during the first inning of a baseball game on Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)</p><p>San Francisco Giants' Pablo Sandoval hits a three-run home run against the Colorado Rockies during the first inning of a baseball game on Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)</p><p>San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Matt Cain throws to the Colorado Rockies during the first inning of a baseball game on Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)</p><p>San Francisco Giants' Pablo Sandoval, right, is hugged by teammate Angel Pagan (16) after hitting a three-run home run against the Colorado Rockies during the first inning of a baseball game on Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)</p><p>San Francisco Giants' Pablo Sandoval watches the flight of his three-run home run against the Colorado Rockies during the first inning of a baseball game on Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)</p><p>Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Tyler Chatwood throws to the San Francisco Giants during the first inning of a baseball game on Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)</p><p>San Francisco Giants' Marco Scutaro, right, slides into second base for a double as Colorado Rockies second baseman D.J. LeMahieu, left, grabs the throw from the outfield during the first inning of a baseball game on Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)</p><p>San Francisco Giants' Gregor Blanco (7) drives in two-runs with a single against the Colorado Rockies during the fifth inning of a baseball game on, Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012 in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)</p><p>Colorado Rockies second baseman D.J. LeMahieu, left, is pulled off the base by a wide throw from catcher Wilin Rosario as San Francisco Giants' Pablo Sandoval (48) steals second base during the fifth inning of a baseball game on, Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012 in San Francisco. Sandoval advanced to third base on the throwing error. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)</p><p>San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford (35), left, makes a play on a ground ball to throw out Colorado Rockies' Matt McBride at first base during the fifth inning of a baseball game on, Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012 in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)</p><p>San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Matt Cain throws to the Colorado Rockies during the fourth inning of a baseball game on Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)</p><p>San Francisco Giants' Buster Posey singles against the Colorado Rockies during the third inning of a baseball game on Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)</p><p>San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Barry Zito, right, throws against Colorado Rockies' Carlos Gonzalez, left, during the first inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Thursday, Sept. 20, 2012. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)</p><p>San Francisco Giants' Pablo Sandoval gestures while crossing home plate after hitting a home run off Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Jorge De La Rosa in the first inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Thursday, Sept. 20, 2012. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)</p><p>Colorado Rockies' Wilin Rosario slides safely into home plate to score the Rockies first run during the second inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants in San Francisco, Thursday, Sept. 20, 2012. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)</p><p>Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Jorge De La Rosa walks to the dugout after being taken out in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants in San Francisco, Thursday, Sept. 20, 2012. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)</p><p>Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Jorge De La Rosa throws to a San Francisco Giants batter during the first inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Thursday, Sept. 20, 2012. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)</p><p>San Francisco Giants' Pablo Sandoval hits a three-run homer off Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Edgmer Escalona during the fourth inning of their baseball game in San Francisco, Thursday, Sept. 20, 2012. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)</p><p>San Francisco Giants' Pablo Sandoval, right, circles the bases after hitting a three-run homer off Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Edgmer Escalona, left, during the fourth inning of their baseball game in San Francisco, Thursday, Sept. 20, 2012. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/09/11/13792150-lincecum-pitches-giants-past-rockies-8-3http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/09/11/13792150-lincecum-pitches-giants-past-rockies-8-3mlbsportsgiantsrockiessan-franciscosan-francisco-giantscolorado-rockiestim-lincecumalex-whitemadison-bumgarnerbrandon-beltbrandon-crawfordTue, 11 Sep 2012 04:19:44 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Alex White throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants in Denver on Monday, Sept. 10, 2012. (AP Photo/Chris Schneider)</p><p>Colorado Rockies Ramon Hernandez, right, congratulates Josh Rutledge, left, after Rutledge scored on a single by Jordan Pacheco in the first inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants in Denver on Monday, Sept. 10, 2012. (AP Photo/Chris Schneider)</p><p>San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Ryan Vogelsong throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies in Denver on Monday, Sept. 10, 2012. (AP Photo/Chris Schneider)</p><p>Colorado Rockies third baseman Chris Nelson knocks down a line drive by San Francisco Giants Marco Scutaro during the first inning of a baseball game in Denver on Monday, Sept. 10, 2012. (AP Photo/Chris Schneider)</p><p>San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner throws against the Colorado Rockies during the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2012, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)</p><p>Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Jhoulys Chacin throws against the San Francisco Giants during the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2012, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)</p><p>The field is reflected as the San Francisco Giants and the Colorado Rockies line up to remember the 11th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks before their baseball game, Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2012, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)</p><p>San Francisco Giants third baseman Marco Scutaro forces out Colorado Rockies' Dexter Fowler (24) during the third inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2012, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)</p><p>San Francisco Giants' Marco Scutaro swings in a downpour of rain during the third inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2012, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)</p><p>San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey is late with a wet ball throw to first allowing Colorado Rockies' Dexter Fowler a single during the third inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2012, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)</p><p>Colorado Rockies left fielder Carlos Gonzalez is congratulated by teammates after scoring against the San Francisco Giants during the third inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2012, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)</p><p>Colorado Rockies' Wilin Rosario slides safe into home as San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey jumps to catch the ball during the third inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2012, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)</p><p>San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Tim Lincecum works against the Colorado Rockies in the first inning of a baseball game in Denver, Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2012. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)</p><p>San Francisco Giants' Hector Sanchez, front, slides safely across home plate to score as Colorado Rockies catcher Wilin Rosario turns and hits Sanchez in the chest in the first inning of a baseball game in Denver, Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2012. Sanchez scored on a double hit by Brandon Crawford. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)</p><p>Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Jeff Francis works against the San Francisco Giants in the first inning of a baseball game in Denver on Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2012. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)</p><p>San Francisco Giants' Gregor Blanco, rear, lands at third base with a triple as third base coach Tim Flannery, front, throws up his arms to signal a stop against the Colorado Rockies in the first inning of a baseball game in Denver on Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2012. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)</p><p>Colorado Rockies' Dexter Fowler, front right, reacts after striking out while swinging as San Francisco Giants catcher Hector Sanchez, back right, heads to the dugout to end the sixth inning of the Giants' 8-3 victory in a baseball game in Denver on Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2012. Home plate umpire Anel Campos, left, looks on. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)</p><p>San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford, left, and second baseman Marco Scutaro are congratulated by teammates after the Giants' 8-3 victory in a baseball game in Denver on Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2012. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)</p><p>Colorado Rockies catcher Wilin Rosario, left, waits for the throw from the outfield as San Francisco Giants' Hunter Pence scores on a sacrifice fly hit by Joaquin Arias in the ninth inning of the Giants' 8-3 victory in a baseball game in Denver on Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2012. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)</p><p>Colorado Rockies manager Jim Tracy, back, casts an eye toward pitching coach Bo McLaughlin as the Rockies struggle against the San Francisco Giants in the eighth inning of the Giants' 8-3 victory in a baseball game in Denver on Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2012. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)</p><p>San Francisco Giants' Marco Scutaro singles against the Colorado Rockies in the ninth inning of the Giants' 8-3 victory in a baseball game in Denver on Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2012. Scutaro collected three hits in the game. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/08/31/13595767-pagans-single-lifts-giants-to-7-5-win-over-cubshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/08/31/13595767-pagans-single-lifts-giants-to-7-5-win-over-cubsmlbsportsgiantscubssan-francisco-giantschicago-cubsxavier-nadyalfonso-sorianoangel-pagantim-lincecumchris-volstadanthony-rizzonl-west-leading-san-francisco-giantswaveland-avenueFri, 31 Aug 2012 21:38:20 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Chicago Cubs' Alfonso Soriano, right, celebrates with teammate Anthony Rizzo left, after hitting a two-RBI home run in the third inning during a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants in Chicago, Friday, Aug. 31, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)</p><p>Chicago Cubs' Starlin Castro left, slides safely into home plate on a Welington Castillo double as San Francisco catcher Buster Posey tries to apply the tag in the third inning of a baseball game in Chicago, Friday, Aug. 31, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)</p><p>Chicago Cubs starter Chris Volstad delivers a pitch against the San Francisco Giants during the first inning during a baseball game in Chicago, Friday, Aug. 31, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)</p><p>San Francisco Giants starter Madison Bumgarner delivers a pitch against the Chicago Cubs in the first inning during a baseball game in Chicago, Friday, Aug. 31, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)</p><p>San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Tim Lincecum, right, watches Chicago Cubs' David DeJesus' two-run home run as DeJesus rounds first, during the third inning of a baseball game, Saturday, Sept. 1 2012, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)</p><p>Chicago Cubs' Darwin Barney (15) greets David DeJesus at home after the pair scored on DeJesus' home run off San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Tim Lincecum during the third inning of a baseball game, Saturday, Sept. 1 2012, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)</p><p>San Francisco Giants' Hector Sanchez (29) scores past Chicago Cubs catcher Welington Castillo, on a double by Xavier Nady, during the first inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants Saturday, Sept. 1 2012, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)</p><p>San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Tim Lincecum delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants Saturday, Sept. 1 2012, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)</p><p>Chicago Cubs' Alfonso Soriano, right, celebrates with Anthony Rizzo, left, and David DeJesus after hitting a three-run home run against the San Francisco Giants during the fifth inning of a baseball game in Chicago, Sunday, Sept. 2, 2012. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)</p><p>San Francisco Giants' Brandon Belt (9) is safe at third base after hitting an RBI triple as Chicago Cubs third baseman Luis Valbuena, left, waits for the ball as Darwin Barney, center, watches during the sixth inning of a baseball game in Chicago, Sunday, Sept. 2, 2012. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)</p><p>San Francisco Giants starter Matt Cain wipes his face after Chicago Cubs' Alfonso Soriano hit a three-run home run during the fifth inning of a baseball game in Chicago, Sunday, Sept. 2, 2012. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/08/28/13516559-cubs-lose-another-close-game-beaten-by-nationalshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/08/28/13516559-cubs-lose-another-close-game-beaten-by-nationalsmlbsportscubssan-franciscowashington-nationalschicago-cubscarlos-marmoltim-lincecumjustin-germanojoe-matherdarwin-barneyTue, 28 Aug 2012 05:06:43 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Milwaukee Brewers' Ryan Braun (8) celebrates with Norichika Aoki (7) and Rickie Weeks after the trio scored on Braun's home run off Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Alex Hinshaw during the ninth inning of a baseball game, Monday, Aug. 27, 2012, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)</p><p>Milwaukee Brewers' Jonathan Lucroy (20) greets Aramis Ramirez outside the dugout after Ramirez's home run off Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Alex Hinshaw during the ninth inning of a baseball game, Monday, Aug. 27, 2012, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)</p><p>Milwaukee Brewers' Carlos Gomez (27) greets Corey Hart outside the dugout after Hart's home run off Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Alex Hinshaw during the ninth inning of a baseball game, Monday, Aug. 27, 2012, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)</p><p>Milwaukee Brewers' Jeff Bianchi hits a three-run home run off Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Travis Wood, which also scored Carlos Gomez and Martin Maldonado, during the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Aug. 28 2012, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charlie Arbogast)</p><p>Milwaukee Brewers' Jeff Bianchi (14) celebrates with Carlos Gomez after they scored with Martin Maldonado on Bianchi's home run off Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Travis Wood during the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Aug. 28 2012, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charlie Arbogast)</p><p>Chicago Cubs' Travis Wood watches his home run off Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Yovani Gallardo during the third inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2012, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charlie Arbogast)</p><p>Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Yovani Gallardo delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs Tuesday, Aug. 28 2012, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charlie Arbogast)</p><p>Milwaukee Brewers starter Mike Fiers throws against the Chicago Cubs during the first inning of a baseball game in Chicago, Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)</p><p>Chicago Cubs center fielder Brett Jackson catches a fly ball hit by Milwaukee Brewers' Rickie Weeks during the third inning of a baseball game in Chicago, Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)</p><p>Chicago Cubs starter Jeff Samardzija throws against the Milwaukee Brewers during the first inning of a baseball game in Chicago, Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)</p><p>Milwaukee Brewers' Jean Segura, left, runs to home after Chicago Cubs third baseman Luis Valbuena missed the catch during the seventh inning of a baseball game in Chicago, Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)</p><p>San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Tim Lincecum, right, watches Chicago Cubs' David DeJesus' two-run home run as DeJesus rounds first, during the third inning of a baseball game, Saturday, Sept. 1 2012, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)</p><p>Chicago Cubs' Darwin Barney (15) greets David DeJesus at home after the pair scored on DeJesus' home run off San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Tim Lincecum during the third inning of a baseball game, Saturday, Sept. 1 2012, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)</p><p>San Francisco Giants' Hector Sanchez (29) scores past Chicago Cubs catcher Welington Castillo, on a double by Xavier Nady, during the first inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants Saturday, Sept. 1 2012, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)</p><p>San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Tim Lincecum delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants Saturday, Sept. 1 2012, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)</p><p>Chicago Cubs' Alfonso Soriano, right, celebrates with Anthony Rizzo, left, and David DeJesus after hitting a three-run home run against the San Francisco Giants during the fifth inning of a baseball game in Chicago, Sunday, Sept. 2, 2012. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)</p><p>San Francisco Giants' Brandon Belt (9) is safe at third base after hitting an RBI triple as Chicago Cubs third baseman Luis Valbuena, left, waits for the ball as Darwin Barney, center, watches during the sixth inning of a baseball game in Chicago, Sunday, Sept. 2, 2012. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)</p><p>San Francisco Giants starter Matt Cain wipes his face after Chicago Cubs' Alfonso Soriano hit a three-run home run during the fifth inning of a baseball game in Chicago, Sunday, Sept. 2, 2012. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)</p><p>Chicago Cubs' starting pitcher Jeff Samardzija deliver to the Washington Nationals during their baseball game at Nationals Park, Monday, Sept. 3, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Richard Lipski)</p><p>Chicago Cubs' Starlin Castro keeps his foot on the bag as Washington Nationals shortstop Ian Demond applies a late tag after Castro doubled to right field in the second inning of their baseball game at Nationals Park, Monday, Sept. 3, 2012, in Washington. The Nationals won 2-1. (AP Photo/Richard Lipski)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/08/25/13481371-weary-giants-lose-6-4-to-cubshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/08/25/13481371-weary-giants-lose-6-4-to-cubsmlbsportsgiantssan-franciscosan-francisco-giantswest-coasttim-lincecummadison-bumgarnerSun, 26 Aug 2012 01:08:44 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Atlanta Braves' Jason Heyward hits a three-run homer off San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner during the third inning of their baseball game in San Francisco, Saturday, Aug. 25, 2012. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)</p><p>Atlanta Braves center fielder Michael Bourn leaps and misses a fly ball hit by the San Francisco Giants' Brandon Belt during the seventh inning of their baseball game in San Francisco, Saturday, Aug. 25, 2012. Belt doubled on the play. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)</p><p>San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Jeremy Affeldt stands on the mound after walking the Atlanta Braves' Martin Prado with the bases loaded allowing the Braves to score their sixth run in the eighth inning of their baseball game in San Francisco, Saturday, Aug. 25, 2012. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)</p><p>AC45 boats racing this weekend in the America's Cup World Series make their way into McCovey Cove before the San Francisco Giants baseball game against the Atlanta Braves in San Francisco, Saturday, Aug. 25, 2012. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)</p><p>San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner throws against the Atlanta Braves during the first inning of their baseball game in San Francisco, Saturday, Aug. 25, 2012. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)</p><p>San Francisco Giants' Gregor Blanco hits a two-run double off Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Chad Durbin during the seventh inning of their baseball game in San Francisco, Saturday, Aug. 25, 2012. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)</p><p>Atlanta Braves center fielder Michael Bourn, right, greets pitcher Craig Kimbrel, left, at the end of their baseball game against the San Francisco Giants in San Francisco, Saturday, Aug. 25, 2012. Atlanta won the game 7-3. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)</p><p>Atlanta Braves pitcher Tim Hudson throws to the San Francisco Giants during the first inning of a baseball game, Sunday, Aug. 26, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/George Nikitin)</p><p>San Francisco Giants pitcher Tim Lincecum throws to the Atlanta Braves during the first inning of a baseball game, Sunday, Aug. 26, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/George Nikitin)</p><p>A baseball hit by the Atlanta Braves' Brian McCann drops in for a single between San Francisco Giants, from left, Angel Pagan, Hunter Pence and Brandon Crawford during the first inning of a baseball game, Sunday, Aug. 26, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/George Nikitin)</p><p>San Francisco Giants' Tim Lincecum, second from left, chats with pitching coach Dave Righetti, far right, during the first inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Sunday, Aug. 26, 2012 in San Francisco. At far left is Marco Scutaro (19) and catcher Hector Sanchez. (AP Photo/George Nikitin)</p><p>Atlanta Braves' Chipper Jones acknowledges the crowd during the eighth inning inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants, Sunday, Aug. 26, 2012 in San Francisco. (AP Photo/George Nikitin)</p><p>Atlanta Braves' Jason Heyward hits a home run against the San Francisco Giants during the ninth inning of a baseball game, Sunday, Aug. 26, 2012 in San Francisco. (AP Photo/George Nikitin)</p><p>San Francisco Giants' Buster Posey watches his RBI-single in the eighth inning during a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs in Chicago, Friday, Aug. 31, 2012. Chicago won 6-4. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)</p><p>San Francisco Giants third baseman Pablo Sandoval bobbles a single hit by Chicago Cubs' Chris Volstad in the fourth inning of a baseball game in Chicago, Friday, Aug. 31, 2012. Chicago won 6-4. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)</p><p>San Francisco starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner wipes his face after giving up four runs to the Chicago Cubs in the third inning during a baseball game in Chicago, Friday, Aug. 31, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)</p><p>Chicago Cubs closing pitcher Carlos Marmol pumps his fist after defeating the San Francisco Giants 6-4 during a baseball game in Chicago, Friday, Aug. 31, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)</p><p>Chicago Cubs outfielders Brett Jackson left, and Joe Mather, right, celebrate after defeating the San Francisco Giants 6-4 in a baseball game in Chicago, Friday, Aug. 31, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)</p><p>Chicago Cubs' Alfonso Soriano, left, celebrates with teammate Anthony Rizzo (44) after Rizzo hit a solo home run in the fifth inning during a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants in Chicago, Friday, Aug. 31, 2012. Chicago won 6-4. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/08/21/13386059-giants-beat-dodgers-8-4-to-earn-3-game-sweephttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/08/21/13386059-giants-beat-dodgers-8-4-to-earn-3-game-sweepmlbsportsdodgersgiantsdodger-stadiumlos-angeles-dodgerssan-francisco-giantsjoaquin-ariasnl-westmatt-caintim-lincecumpablo-sandovalmadison-bumgarnerTue, 21 Aug 2012 05:01:38 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner throws against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the first inning of a baseball game in Los Angeles, Monday, Aug. 20, 2012. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)</p><p>Los Angeles Dodgers' Matt Kemp walks toward the dugout after he struck out in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants in Los Angeles, Monday, Aug. 20, 2012. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)</p><p>San Francisco Giants' Angel Pagan, right, reacts as he walks past Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw after Pagan scored on a single hit by Pablo Sandoval in the sixth inning of a baseball game in Los Angeles, Monday, Aug. 20, 2012. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)</p><p>San Francisco Giants' Angel Pagan slides into home plate to score on a single hit by Pablo Sandoval in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Los Angeles, Monday, Aug. 20, 2012. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)</p><p>San Francisco Giants catcher Hector Sanchez, left, holds up the ball after tagging out Los Angeles Dodgers' A.J. Ellis in the sixth inning of a baseball game in Los Angeles, Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2012. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)</p><p>San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Tim Lincecum throws in the third inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Los Angeles, Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2012. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)</p><p>San Francisco Giants' Buster Posey follows through on a two-run single in the first inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Los Angeles, Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2012. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)</p><p>San Francisco Giants' Angel Pagan singles in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Los Angeles, Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2012. (AP Photo/Jason Redmond)</p><p>Los Angeles Dodgers catcher A.J. Ellis talks to starting pitcher Chris Capuano in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants in Los Angeles, Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2012. (AP Photo/Jason Redmond)</p><p>San Francisco Giants' Angel Pagan is safe at second as Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Mark Ellis shows his glove in the first inning of a baseball game in Los Angeles, Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2012. (AP Photo/Jason Redmond)</p><p>From left, San Francisco Giants' Marco Scutaro and Joaquin Arias celebrate with Brandon Belt and Hector Sanchez after Arias hit a home run and Scutaro scored in the first inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Los Angeles, Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2012. (AP Photo/Jason Redmond)</p><p>San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Matt Cain throws in the first inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Los Angeles, Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2012. (AP Photo/Jason Redmond)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/08/04/13112193-giants-sweep-rockies-behind-pence-lincecumhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/08/04/13112193-giants-sweep-rockies-behind-pence-lincecummlbsportsgiantsrockiessan-francisco-giantscolorado-rockiesangel-paganhunter-pencetim-lincecumbuster-poseymadison-bumgarnerryan-vogelsongSat, 4 Aug 2012 04:12:17 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>San Francisco Giants' Ryan Theriot (5) and Hunter Pence (8) congratulate teammate Buster Posey after Posey's three-run home run in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies in Denver on Friday, Aug. 3, 2012. (AP Photo/Joe Mahoney) </p><p>San Francisco Giants' Melky Cabrera, center, stretches out at third base after sliding safely against Colorado Rockies third baseman Jordan Pacheco (22) on Giants batter Hunter Pence's single during the seventh inning of a baseball game in Denver on Friday, Aug. 3, 2012. Giants coach Tim Flannery, left, leans over Cabrera. (AP Photo/Joe Mahoney) </p><p>San Francisco Giants' Joaquin Arias flips his batting helmet after striking out in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies in Denver on Friday, Aug. 3, 2012. (AP Photo/Joe Mahoney) </p><p>San Francisco Giants' Ryan Theriot, right, throws to first base after forcing out Colorado Rockies Carlos Gonzalez (5) at second base on a double play during the fourth inning of a baseball game in Denver on Friday, Aug. 3, 2012. (AP Photo/Joe Mahoney) </p><p>San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Ryan Vogelsong delivers against the Colorado Rockies during the first inning of a baseball game in Denver on Friday, Aug. 3, 2012. (AP Photo/Joe Mahoney)</p><p>Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Jonathan Sanchez delivers against the San Francisco Giants during the first inning of a baseball game in Denver on Friday, Aug. 3, 2012. (AP Photo/Joe Mahoney) </p><p>San Francisco Giants' Angel Pagan, bottom, slides safely into third base on a wild pitch by Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Jonathan Sanchez as Rockies' Jordan Pacheco, top, waits for the ball in the first inning of a baseball game in Denver on Friday, Aug. 3, 2012. (AP Photo/Joe Mahoney) </p><p>San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner works against the Colorado Rockies in the first inning of a baseball game in Denver, Saturday Aug. 4, 2012. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)</p><p>San Francisco Giants third base coach Tim Flannery, left, congratulates Buster Posey who circles the bases after hitting a two-run home run off Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Jeff Francis in the first inning of a baseball game in Denver, Saturday Aug. 4, 2012. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)</p><p>Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Jeff Francis works against the San Francisco Giants in the first inning of a baseball game in Denver, Saturday Aug. 4, 2012. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)</p><p>As third base umpire Chris Guccione, top, calls him out, Colorado Rockies' Eric Young Jr., dives for third base after a rundown between second and third bases against the San Francisco Giants in the first inning of a baseball game in Denver, Saturday, Aug. 4, 2012. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)</p><p>Colorado Rockies shortstop Josh Rutledge, left, misses a pop fly off the bat of San Francisco Giants' Hunter Pence as Rockies left fieler Carlos Gonzalez looks on in the first inning of a baseball game in Denver, Saturday, Aug. 4, 2012. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)</p><p>San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Tim Lincecum works against the Colorado Rockies' Carlos Gonzalez in the first inning of a baseball game in Denver on Sunday, Aug. 5, 2012. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)</p><p>Colorado Rockies catcher Wilin Rosario, front, throws off his mask as he pursues a wild pitch as San Francisco Giants' Hunter Pence, center, watches in the first inning of a baseball game in Denver on Sunday, Aug. 5, 2012. The wild pitch allowed Angel Pagan to score. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/07/31/13060177-rockies-let-lincecum-off-ropes-lose-to-giants-8-3http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/07/31/13060177-rockies-let-lincecum-off-ropes-lose-to-giants-8-3mlbsportscardinalsrockiesworld-serieslouis-cardinalscolorado-rockieskyle-lohsematt-hollidayjeff-francistim-lincecummatt-belislewilin-rosarioWed, 1 Aug 2012 03:56:26 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>St. Louis Cardinals' Matt Holliday, right, congratulates Carlos Beltran, left, after Beltran hit a two-run home run in the first inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies, Tuesday, July 31, 2012, in Denver. (AP Photo/Chris Schneider)</p><p>St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Kyle Lohse throws in the first inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies, Tuesday, July 31, 2012, in Denver. (AP Photo/Chris Schneider)</p><p>Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Jeff Francis throws in the first inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Tuesday, July 31, 2012, in Denver. (AP Photo/Chris Schneider)</p><p>St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Kyle Lohse sit on the bench after giving up a three-run home run to Colorado Rockies' Josh Rutledge in the sixth inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, July 31, 2012, in Denver. The Cardinals won 11-6. (AP Photo/Chris Schneider)</p><p>Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Adam Ottavino looks into the stands after giving up a two-run home run by St. Louis Cardinals' Matt Holliday in the seventh inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, July 31, 2012, in Denver. The Cardinals won 11-6. (AP Photo/Chris Schneider)</p><p>St. Louis Cardinals' Matt Holliday watches the flight of a three-run home run ball hit off Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Matt Belisle during the seventh inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2012, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)</p><p>St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Edward Mujica (44) throws to the plate against the Colorado Rockies during his debut with the Cardinals during the seventh inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2012, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)</p><p>The Colorado Rockies grounds crew pulls the tarp over the field during a rain delay at the start of the eighth inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2012, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)</p><p>San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner works against the Colorado Rockies in the first inning of a baseball game in Denver, Saturday Aug. 4, 2012. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)</p><p>San Francisco Giants third base coach Tim Flannery, left, congratulates Buster Posey who circles the bases after hitting a two-run home run off Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Jeff Francis in the first inning of a baseball game in Denver, Saturday Aug. 4, 2012. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)</p><p>Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Jeff Francis works against the San Francisco Giants in the first inning of a baseball game in Denver, Saturday Aug. 4, 2012. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)</p><p>Colorado Rockies manager Jim Tracy sits in the dugout as his team falls behind to the San Francisco Giants in the fourth inning of a baseball game in Denver on Saturday Aug. 4, 2012. The Giants won 11-6. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)</p><p>Colorado Rockies' Carlos Gonzalez, right, strikes out swinging as San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey looks on in the ninth inning of the Giants' 11-6 victory in a baseball game in Denver on Saturday Aug. 4, 2012. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)</p><p>San Francisco Giants' Brandon Belt, right, slides safely across home plate to score on a single by Angel Pagan as Colorado Rockies catcher Ramon Hernandez waits for the throw in the eighth inning of the Giants' 11-6 victory in a baseball game in Denver on Saturday Aug. 4, 2012. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)</p><p>Colorado Rockies manager Jim Tracy, front left, takes the ball from relief pitcher Edgmer Escalona, front right, as he is pulled after giving up three runs to the San Francisco Giants in the eighth inning of the Giants' 11-6 victory in a baseball game in Denver on Saturday Aug. 4, 2012. Looking on are Rockies catcher Ramon Hernandez, back left, and third baseman Wilin Rosario, back right. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)</p><p>Colorado Rockies pinch hitter Matt McBride, right, reacts after striking out with the bases loaded as San Francisco Giants catcher Hector Sanchez watches in the seventh inning of the Giants' 8-3 victory in a baseball game in Denver, Sunday, Aug. 5, 2012. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)</p><p>Colorado Rockies manager Jim Tracy, left, and bench coach Tommy Runnels watch the seventh inning of a baseball game from the dugout against the San Francisco Giants in Denver, Sunday, Aug. 5, 2012. The Giants won 8-3. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)</p><p>San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Tim Lincecum delivers to Colorado Rockies' Johnny Herrera in the fourth inning of the Giants' 8-3 victory in a baseball game in Denver, Sunday, Aug. 5, 2012. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)</p><p>Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Matt Belisle reacts in the dugout after giving up three runs to the San Francisco Giants in the seventh inning of the Giants' 8-3 victory in a baseball game in Denver on Sunday, Aug. 5, 2012. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)</p><p>San Francisco Giants catcher Hector Sanchez, right, waits for the throw from the outfield to put out Colorado Rockies' Wilin Rosario at home plate on the back end of a double play hit into by Dexter Fowler to end the fourth inning of the Giants' 8-3 victory in a baseball game in Denver, Sunday, Aug. 5, 2012. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)</p><p>San Francisco Giants catcher Hector Sanchez, left, congratulates relief pitcher Shane Loux after he got Colorado Rockies' Wilin Rosario to hit into a force out to end the ninth inning of the Giants' 8-3 victory in a baseball game in Denver on Sunday, Aug. 5, 2012. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)</p><p>From left, San Francisco Giants outfielders Melky Cabrera, Angel Pagan and Hunter Pence celebrate their 8-3 win over the Colorado Rockies in a baseball game in Denver, Sunday, Aug. 5, 2012. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)</p><p>Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Tyler Chatwood delivers to San Francisco Giants' Angel Pagan in the first inning of a baseball game in Denver, Sunday, Aug. 5, 2012. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/07/24/12916870-padres-hammer-lincecum-beat-giants-6-3http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/07/24/12916870-padres-hammer-lincecum-beat-giants-6-3mlbpadressportsgiantssan-francisco-giantssan-diego-padrestim-lincecumbuster-poseychase-headleyjesus-guzmanryan-vogelsongbrandon-crawfordTue, 24 Jul 2012 04:54:43 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>San Francisco Giants' Buster Posey connects for a three run home run off San Diego Padres' Clayton Richard in the fifth inning of a baseball game Monday, July 23, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>San Francisco Giants' Buster Posey, right, celebrates with Ryan Theriot (5) after Posey hit a three run home run off San Diego Padres' Clayton Richard in the fifth inning of a baseball game Monday, July 23, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>San Diego Padres' Clayton Richard (33) waits for San Francisco Giants' Buster Posey to run the bases after Posey hit a three-run home in the fifth inning of a baseball game, Monday, July 23, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>San Diego Padres' Yasmani Grandal (12) slides safe to breaks up an attempted force out with San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford in the second inning of a baseball game Monday, July 23, 2012, in San Francisco. Padres' Will Venable was safe at first base. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>San Diego Padres' Mark Kotsay, left, slides to score behind San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey in the fourth inning of a baseball game Monday, July 23, 2012, in San Francisco. Kotsay scored on a ground out by Yonder Alonso. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>San Francisco Giants' Ryan Vogelsong works against the San Diego Padres in the first inning of a baseball game Monday, July 23, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>San Diego Padres' Clayton Richard works against the San Francisco Giants in the first inning of a baseball game Monday, July 23, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>San Francisco Giants' Madison Bumgarner works against the San Diego Padres in the first inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, July 24, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>San Diego Padres' Edinson Volquez works against the San Francisco Giants in the first inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, July 24, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>San Francisco Giants second baseman Ryan Theriot hops over San Diego Padres' Carlos Quentin after completing a double play in the sixth inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, July 24, 2012, in San Francisco. Padres' Yasmani Grandal was out at first base. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>San Diego Padres' Chase Headley, right, is congratulated by third base coach Glenn Hoffman (30) after hitting a solo home run off of San Francisco Giants pitcher Tim Lincecum during the first inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Wednesday, July 25, 2012. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)</p><p>San Francisco Giants pitcher Tim Lincecum covers his face as he walks off the mound after the top of the fourth inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres in San Francisco, Wednesday, July 25, 2012. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)</p><p>San Francisco Giants pitcher Tim Lincecum sits in the dugout during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres in San Francisco, Wednesday, July 25, 2012. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)</p><p>San Diego Padres' Jesus Guzman hits a two-run home run off San Francisco Giants pitcher Tim Lincecum during the fifth inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Wednesday, July 25, 2012. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)</p><p>San Francisco Giants pitcher Tim Lincecum delivers against the San Diego Padres during the first inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Wednesday, July 25, 2012. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)</p><p>San Diego Padres pitcher Jason Marquis delivers against the San Francisco Giants during the first inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Wednesday, July 25, 2012. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)</p><p>San Francisco Giants center fielder Angel Pagan cannot catch San Diego Padres' Will Venable's two-run double during the fourth inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Wednesday, July 25, 2012. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)</p><p>San Diego Padres pitcher Jason Marquis delivers against the San Francisco Giants during the fourth inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Wednesday, July 25, 2012. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)</p><p>San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford jumps over San Diego Padres' Logan Forsythe (11) while turning a double play on a ground ball hit by Chase Headley during the seventh inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Wednesday, July 25, 2012. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)</p><p>San Diego Padres' Jesus Guzman, center, is congratulated after hitting a solo home run off of San Francisco Giants pitcher Brad Penny during the eighth inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Wednesday, July 25, 2012. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)</p><p>San Diego Padres' Jesus Guzman (15) celebrates after hitting a twor-run home run that scored Carlos Quentin, right, during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants in San Francisco, Wednesday, July 25, 2012. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/07/20/12864548-rollins-leads-phillies-over-giants-4-3-in-12http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/07/20/12864548-rollins-leads-phillies-over-giants-4-3-in-12mlbphilliessportsgiantssan-francisco-giantsphiladelphia-philliesjimmy-rollinsmatt-caincole-hamelstim-lincecumgregor-blanconl-west-leading-san-francisco-giantsbrandon-crawfordSat, 21 Jul 2012 02:03:44 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>San Francisco Giants' Tim Lincecum pitches in the second inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Friday, July 20, 2012, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)</p><p>San Francisco Giants' Tim Lincecum pitches in the first inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Friday, July 20, 2012, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)</p><p>Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Chase Utley, top, forces out San Francisco Giants' Ryan Theriot at second on a fielders choice by Melky Cabrera in the first inning of a baseball game, Friday, July 20, 2012, in Philadelphia. Cabrera was safe at first on the play. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)</p><p>Philadelphia Phillies' Vance Worley pitches in the first inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants, Friday, July 20, 2012, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)</p><p>Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Cole Hamels runs the bases after hitting a solo home run against the San Francisco Giants in the third inning of a baseball game, Saturday, July 21, 2012, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/H. Rumph Jr)</p><p>San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Matt Cain watches his solo home run against the Philadelphia Phillies in the third inning of a baseball game, Saturday, July 21, 2012, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/H. Rumph Jr)</p><p>Philadelphia Phillies' Cole Hamels throws against the San Francisco Giants in the first inning of a baseball game, Saturday, July 21, 2012, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/H. Rumph Jr)</p><p>Philadelphia Phillies' Cole Hamels throws against the San Francisco Giants in the first inning of a baseball game, Saturday, July 21, 2012, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/H. Rumph Jr)</p><p>San Francisco Giants' Buster Posey runs the bases after hitting a two-run home run against the Philadelphia Phillies in the third inning of a baseball game Saturday July 21, 2012, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/H. Rumph Jr)</p><p>San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Matt Cain throws against the Philadelphia Phillies in the first inning of a baseball game, Saturday, July 21, 2012, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/H. Rumph Jr)</p><p>Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Joe Blanton throws against the San Francisco Giants in the first inning of a baseball game on Sunday, July 22, 2012, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/H. Rumph Jr)</p><p>San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Barry Zito throws against the Philadelphia Phillies in the first inning of a baseball game on Sunday, July 22, 2012, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/H. Rumph Jr)</p><p>Philadelphia Phillies' Shane Victorino chases a double hit by San Francisco Giants' Melky Cabrera in the first inning of a baseball game on Sunday July 22, 2012, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/H. Rumph Jr)</p><p>San Francisco Giants' Nate Schierholtz, left, runs the bases after he hit a solo home run against the Philadelphia Phillies in the first inning of a baseball game on Sunday July 22, 2012, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/H. Rumph Jr)</p><p>San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Barry Zito throws against the Philadelphia Phillies in the first inning of a baseball game on Sunday, July 22, 2012, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/H. Rumph Jr)</p><p>Philadelphia Phillies' Ryan Howard is hit by a pitch as he plays against the San Francisco Giants in the first inning of a baseball game on Sunday July 22, 2012, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/H. Rumph Jr)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/07/19/12837610-padres-pound-lincecum-beat-giants-6-3http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/07/19/12837610-padres-pound-lincecum-beat-giants-6-3mlbsportsgiantssan-francisco-giantsbarry-zitotim-lincecumThu, 19 Jul 2012 20:05:33 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Atlanta Braves' Freddie Freeman is congratulated by teammates in the dugout after hitting a solo home run in the second inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants, Thursday, July 19, 2012 in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) </p><p>Atlanta Braves' Michael Bourn (24) is safe at third base with an RBI-triple as San Francisco Giants third baseman Pablo Sandoval (48) reaches for the late throw in the third inning of a baseball game, Thursday, July 19, 2012 in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John bazemore) </p><p>San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner works in the first inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Thursday, July 19, 2012 in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) </p><p>Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Tim Hudson works in the first inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants, Thursday, July 19, 2012, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John bazemore) </p><p>San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Barry Zito, right, waits for a new ball after Philadelphia Phillies' John Mayberry hit a solo home run in the seventh inning of a baseball game on Sunday, July 22, 2012, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/H. Rumph Jr)</p><p>Philadelphia Phillies' John Mayberry runs the bases after hitting a solo home run against the San Francisco Giants in the seventh inning of a baseball game Sunday July 22, 2012, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/H. Rumph Jr)</p><p>Philadelphia Phillies' Jimmy Rollins, center, celebrates with Kyle Kendrick, left, Hunter Pence and John Mayberry Jr. (15) after hitting a one-run single to win the game against the San Francisco Giants' in the twelfth inning of a baseball game on Sunday July 22, 2012, in Philadelphia. The Phillies won 4-3. (AP Photo/H. Rumph Jr)</p><p>San Diego Padres' Chase Headley, right, is congratulated by third base coach Glenn Hoffman (30) after hitting a solo home run off of San Francisco Giants pitcher Tim Lincecum during the first inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Wednesday, July 25, 2012. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)</p><p>San Francisco Giants pitcher Tim Lincecum covers his face as he walks off the mound after the top of the fourth inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres in San Francisco, Wednesday, July 25, 2012. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)</p><p>San Francisco Giants pitcher Tim Lincecum sits in the dugout during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres in San Francisco, Wednesday, July 25, 2012. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)</p><p>San Diego Padres' Jesus Guzman hits a two-run home run off San Francisco Giants pitcher Tim Lincecum during the fifth inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Wednesday, July 25, 2012. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)</p><p>San Francisco Giants pitcher Tim Lincecum delivers against the San Diego Padres during the first inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Wednesday, July 25, 2012. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)</p><p>San Diego Padres pitcher Jason Marquis delivers against the San Francisco Giants during the first inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Wednesday, July 25, 2012. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)</p><p>San Francisco Giants center fielder Angel Pagan cannot catch San Diego Padres' Will Venable's two-run double during the fourth inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Wednesday, July 25, 2012. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)</p><p>San Diego Padres pitcher Jason Marquis delivers against the San Francisco Giants during the fourth inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Wednesday, July 25, 2012. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)</p><p>San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford jumps over San Diego Padres' Logan Forsythe (11) while turning a double play on a ground ball hit by Chase Headley during the seventh inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Wednesday, July 25, 2012. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)</p><p>San Diego Padres' Jesus Guzman, center, is congratulated after hitting a solo home run off of San Francisco Giants pitcher Brad Penny during the eighth inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Wednesday, July 25, 2012. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)</p><p>San Diego Padres' Jesus Guzman (15) celebrates after hitting a twor-run home run that scored Carlos Quentin, right, during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants in San Francisco, Wednesday, July 25, 2012. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)</p><p>San Diego Padres' Alexi Amarista, left, and Cameron Maybin celebrate after the final out of the ninth inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants in San Francisco, Wednesday, July 25, 2012. The Padres won 6-3. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)</p><p>San Francisco Giants pitcher Tim Lincecum sits in the dugout after being relieved during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres in San Francisco, Wednesday, July 25, 2012. The Padres won 6-3. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/07/07/12619977-giants-lincecum-hit-hard-again-in-13-2-losshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/07/07/12619977-giants-lincecum-hit-hard-again-in-13-2-lossmlbsportsgiantstim-lincecumryan-vogelsongSun, 8 Jul 2012 00:50:38 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher James McDonald (53) is greeted by teammate Garrett Jones, right, after scoring from first base on a double by Pirates' Neil Walker during the third inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants in Pittsburgh, Saturday, July 7, 2012. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)</p><p>Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher James McDonad delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants in Pittsburgh, Saturday, July 7, 2012. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)</p><p>San Francisco Giants pitcher Ryan Vogelsong delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Pittsburgh, Saturday, July 7, 2012. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)</p><p>San Francisco Giants pitcher Tim Lincecum delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, in Pittsburgh, Sunday, July 8, 2012. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)</p><p>San Francisco Giants manager Bruce Bochy sits in the dugout during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Pittsburgh, Sunday, July 8, 2012. The Pirates won 13-2. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/06/30/12501924-giants-cant-turn-2-swept-with-6-5-loss-to-natshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/06/30/12501924-giants-cant-turn-2-swept-with-6-5-loss-to-natsmlbsportsgiantssan-franciscosan-francisco-giantswashington-nationalstim-lincecummadison-bumgarnerSun, 1 Jul 2012 00:18:19 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>San Francisco Giants' Barry Zito in the first inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Saturday, June 30, 2012. (AP Photo/Dino Vournas)</p><p>Cincinnati Reds pitcher Mat Latos smiles in the dugout before going out in the ninth inning for a complete-game win 2-1 against the San Francisco Giants in a baseball game in San Francisco, Saturday, June 30, 2012. (AP Photo/Dino Vournas)</p><p>CORRECTS TO MAT LATOS NOT MATT LATOS - Cincinnati Reds' Mat Latos delivers against the San Francisco Giants in the first inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Saturday, June 30, 2012. (AP Photo/Dino Vournas)</p><p>San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Tim Lincecum watches from the bench after he was pulled in the fourth inning of a baseball game with the Washington National, Tuesday, July 3, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)</p><p>Washington Nationals' Ryan Zimmerman (11) celebrates with Bryce Harper (34) and pitching coach Steve McCatty, right, after scoring during the fourth inning of a baseball game with the San Francisco Giants, Tuesday, July 3, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)</p><p>San Francisco Giants' Melky Cabrera reacts after striking out during the fifth inning of a baseball game with the Washington Nationals, Tuesday, July 3, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)</p><p>Washington Nationals starting pitcher Edwin Jackson delivers a pitch against the San Francisco Giants during the first inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, July 4, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)</p><p>San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner delivers a pitch against the Washington Nationals during the first inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, July 4, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)</p><p>San Francisco Giants' Pablo Sandoval, right, is greeted by teammates including Melky Cabrera (53) after he hit a two-run home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Wednesday, July 4, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)</p><p>Washington Nationals' Ryan Zimmerman (11) celebrates his two-run home run with Bryce Harper (34) and Michael Morse (38) against the San Francisco Giants during the fifth inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, July 4, 2012, in Washington. The Nationals won 9-4. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)</p><p>San Francisco Giants manager Bruce Bochy (15) pulls starter Madison Bumgarner, center, from the game as catcher Buster Posey (28) looks on during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Wednesday, July 4, 2012, in Washington. The Nationals won 9-4. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)</p><p>Washington Nationals' Adam LaRoche, right, is out at second as San Francisco Giants second baseman Emmanuel Burriss, left, throws to first to complete a double-play during the sixth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, July 4, 2012, in Washington. The Nationals won 9-4. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)</p><p>Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper (34) follows through on a single against the San Francisco Giants during the third inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, July 4, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)</p><p>Members of the Washington Nationals grounds crew wait for the start of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants, Thursday, July 5, 2012, in Washington. For "Turn Back the Clock Night" both teams wore replica uniforms from the 1924 World Series between the New York Giants and the Washington Senators. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)</p><p>San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Matt Cain delivers against the Washington Nationals during the third inning of a baseball game, Thursday, July 5, 2012, in Washington. Both teams wore replica uniforms from the 1924 World Series between the New York Giants and the Washington Senators. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)</p><p>San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Santiago Casilla, right, cannot field a ground ball as Washington Nationals' Tyler Moore runs to third base during the ninth inning of a baseball game, Thursday, July 5, 2012, in Washington. The Nationals won 6-5. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/06/26/12408956-tim-lincecum-beats-dodgers-to-end-long-droughthttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/06/26/12408956-tim-lincecum-beats-dodgers-to-end-long-droughtmlbsportsdodgersgiantslos-angelessan-franciscosan-francisco-giantsbarry-zitonl-westmelky-cabreratim-lincecumclayton-kershawpablo-sandovalnl-west-leading-los-angeles-dodgersryan-vogelsongTue, 26 Jun 2012 05:06:12 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>San Francisco Giants pitcher Barry Zito works against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the fourth inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Monday, June 25, 2012. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)</p><p>San Francisco Giants pitcher Barry Zito throws against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the first inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Monday, June 25, 2012. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)</p><p>San Francisco Giants' Melky Cabrera is welcomed at the dugout after scoring on Pablo Sandoval's two-run double against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the first inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Monday, June 25, 2012. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)</p><p>San Francisco Giants' Pablo Sandoval hits a two-run double off of Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Nate Eovaldi during the first inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Monday, June 25, 2012. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)</p><p>Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Nate Eovaldi, second from left, meets on the mound with first baseman Juan Rivera, left, pitching coach Rick Honeycutt and catcher A.J. Ellis after allowing a run-scoring single to San Francisco Giants' Hector Sanchez during the first inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Monday, June 25, 2012. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)</p><p>Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Nate Eovaldi throws against the San Francisco Giants during the first inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Monday, June 25, 2012. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)</p><p>San Francisco Giants' Pablo Sandoval, right, slides into second base on a double as Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Dee Gordon tries to tag him during the fifth inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Monday, June 25, 2012. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)</p><p>San Francisco Giants' Pablo Sandoval celebrates after scoring on a double by Hector Sanchez during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers in San Francisco, Monday, June 25, 2012. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)</p><p>San Francisco Giants' Angel Pagan hits a single to score Ryan Theriot off Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Nate Eovaldi during the second inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Monday, June 25, 2012. At right is Dodgers catcher A.J. Ellis. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)</p><p>San Francisco Giants' Melky Cabrera, rear, rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run off Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw (22) during the fourth inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Tuesday, June 26, 2012. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)</p><p>San Francisco Giants' Melky Cabrera hits a solo home run off of Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw during the fourth inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Tuesday, June 26, 2012. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)</p><p>San Francisco Giants' Angel Pagan slides past Los Angeles Dodgers catcher A.J. Ellis to score on a single by Pablo Sandoval during the fourth inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Tuesday, June 26, 2012. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)</p><p>San Francisco Giants pitcher Ryan Vogelsong delivers against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the first inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Tuesday, June 26, 2012. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)</p><p>San Francisco Giants pitcher Tim Lincecum delivers against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the second inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Wednesday, June 27, 2012. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)</p><p>San Francisco Giants pitcher Tim Lincecum, right, tags out Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Chad Billingsley at home during the third inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Wednesday, June 27, 2012. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)</p><p>Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Chad Billingsley delivers against the San Francisco Giants during the first inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Wednesday, June 27, 2012. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)</p><p>Los Angeles Dodgers' Andre Ethier (16) bats against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the first inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Wednesday, June 27, 2012. Ethier reached first on a walk. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)</p><p>Los Angeles Dodgers' Andre Ethier (16) remains on the ground after being called out at second base on a double play as San Francisco Giants shortstop Ryan Theriot, left, walks toward the dugout during the first inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Wednesday, June 27, 2012. Juan Rivera was out at first. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)</p>