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| All Games | 42-37 | +1 | 41-34 | 4.3 | 0.270 | 0.326 | 0.407 | 0.733 | 4.0 | 0.251 | 0.307 | 0.393 | 0.700 | | Road Games | 21-17 | +6.3 | 25-11 | 5.1 | 0.283 | 0.336 | 0.437 | 0.772 | 4.5 | 0.259 | 0.315 | 0.442 | 0.757 | | vs Right-handed Starters | 31-31 | -6.2 | 34-25 | 4.3 | 0.270 | 0.325 | 0.410 | 0.735 | 4.2 | 0.253 | 0.309 | 0.398 | 0.707 | | Past 7 Games | 4-3 | +0.4 | 6-1 | 6.6 | 0.317 | 0.359 | 0.533 | 0.893 | 5.0 | 0.284 | 0.344 | 0.461 | 0.805 | | Grass Games | 42-37 | +1 | 41-34 | 4.3 | 0.270 | 0.326 | 0.407 | 0.733 | 4.0 | 0.251 | 0.307 | 0.393 | 0.700 | | Day Games | 16-10 | +3.8 | 15-10 | 4.5 | 0.276 | 0.329 | 0.421 | 0.750 | 4.3 | 0.246 | 0.305 | 0.401 | 0.706 |
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| All Games | 4.3 | 0.270 | 0.326 | 79 | 2729 | 737 | 139 | 21 | 64 | 0.407 | 319 | 226 | 538 | 37 | 570 | 84 | 38 | 76 | 40 | | Road Games | 5.1 | 0.283 | 0.336 | 38 | 1365 | 386 | 79 | 7 | 39 | 0.437 | 180 | 109 | 273 | 17 | 274 | 45 | 15 | 44 | 12 | | Righty Starters | 4.3 | 0.270 | 0.325 | 62 | 2159 | 584 | 114 | 17 | 51 | 0.410 | 253 | 175 | 423 | 27 | 448 | 63 | 27 | 59 | 31 |
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| All Games | 3.61 | 1.241 | 237 | 102 | 95 | 219 | 25 | 75 | 191 | 8-8 | 22 | 5 | 81.5% | | Road Games | 3.79 | 1.246 | 114 | 51 | 48 | 109 | 16 | 33 | 88 | 3-5 | 13 | 3 | 81.3% |
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| All Games | 33-46 | -13.1 | 36-39 | 3.7 | 0.255 | 0.303 | 0.379 | 0.682 | 4.1 | 0.256 | 0.314 | 0.389 | 0.704 | | Home Games | 20-22 | -4.2 | 17-23 | 3.6 | 0.257 | 0.307 | 0.369 | 0.676 | 3.7 | 0.239 | 0.296 | 0.344 | 0.640 | | vs Right-handed Starters | 24-37 | -14.5 | 25-34 | 3.5 | 0.247 | 0.295 | 0.361 | 0.655 | 4.0 | 0.257 | 0.316 | 0.386 | 0.702 | | Past 7 Games | 3-4 | +0.8 | 4-3 | 2.4 | 0.222 | 0.270 | 0.330 | 0.600 | 4.3 | 0.266 | 0.320 | 0.371 | 0.692 | | Grass Games | 33-43 | -10.1 | 35-38 | 3.7 | 0.256 | 0.305 | 0.377 | 0.682 | 4.0 | 0.256 | 0.313 | 0.384 | 0.697 | | Day Games | 11-17 | -6.2 | 13-13 | 3.9 | 0.264 | 0.305 | 0.392 | 0.697 | 4.0 | 0.248 | 0.301 | 0.391 | 0.693 |
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| All Games | 3.7 | 0.255 | 0.303 | 79 | 2675 | 682 | 104 | 17 | 65 | 0.379 | 271 | 183 | 613 | 48 | 525 | 60 | 33 | 77 | 41 | | Home Games | 3.6 | 0.257 | 0.307 | 42 | 1395 | 358 | 52 | 9 | 29 | 0.369 | 141 | 101 | 307 | 28 | 274 | 34 | 18 | 37 | 26 | | Righty Starters | 3.5 | 0.247 | 0.295 | 61 | 2053 | 508 | 74 | 9 | 47 | 0.361 | 202 | 137 | 457 | 39 | 391 | 47 | 28 | 63 | 38 |
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| All Games | 3.65 | 1.342 | 246.7 | 105 | 100 | 240 | 13 | 91 | 244 | 10-15 | 14 | 9 | 60.9% | | Home Games | 2.81 | 1.191 | 141 | 46 | 44 | 119 | 4 | 49 | 158 | 7-6 | 8 | 3 | 72.7% |
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| 6/18/2015 | VOGELSONG(R) | @ SEATTLE | MONTGOMERY(L) | 7-0 | W | 125 | 7.5 un | U | 10 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 0 | | 6/19/2015 | HESTON(R) | @ LA DODGERS | BOLSINGER(R) | 9-5 | W | 130 | 7 ov | O | 12 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 5 | 0 | | 6/20/2015 | HUDSON(R) | @ LA DODGERS | FRIAS(R) | 6-2 | W | 135 | 7.5 ov | O | 8 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 6 | 0 | | 6/21/2015 | LINCECUM(R) | @ LA DODGERS | ANDERSON(L) | 2-10 | L | 160 | 7.5 ov | O | 8 | 5 | 1 | 16 | 9 | 0 | | 6/23/2015 | BUMGARNER(L) | SAN DIEGO | DESPAIGNE(R) | 2-3 | L | -175 | 6.5 un | U | 7 | 9 | 0 | 8 | 5 | 0 | | 6/24/2015 | VOGELSONG(R) | SAN DIEGO | KENNEDY(R) | 6-0 | W | -125 | 7 ev | U | 6 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 1 | | 6/25/2015 | HESTON(R) | SAN DIEGO | SHIELDS(R) | 13-8 | W | -130 | 6.5 ov | O | 19 | 7 | 0 | 12 | 5 | 0 | | 6/26/2015 | HUDSON(R) | COLORADO | BETTIS(R) | 6-8 | L | -125 | 7 un | O | 9 | 7 | 0 | 17 | 9 | 0 | | 6/27/2015 | LINCECUM(R) | COLORADO | RUSIN(L) | 7-5 | W | -125 | 7.5 ov | O | 12 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 1 | | 6/28/2015 | BUMGARNER(L) | COLORADO | KENDRICK(R) | 6-3 | W | -220 | 7 ev | O | 10 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 0 | | 6/30/2015 | VOGELSONG(R) | @ MIAMI | LATOS(R) | 3-5 | L | 115 | 7 un | O | 6 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 8 | 1 | | 7/1/2015 | HESTON(R) | @ MIAMI | HAREN(R) | 5-6 | L | -130 | 7 un | O | 14 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 3 | | 7/2/2015 | CAIN(R) | @ MIAMI | FERNANDEZ(R) | | | 7/3/2015 | PEAVY(R) | @ WASHINGTON | GONZALEZ(L) | | | 7/4/2015 | BUMGARNER(L) | @ WASHINGTON | STRASBURG(R) | | | 7/5/2015 | VOGELSONG(R) | @ WASHINGTON | ZIMMERMANN(R) | | | 7/6/2015 | HESTON(R) | NY METS | NIESE(L) | | | 7/7/2015 | CAIN(R) | NY METS | COLON(R) | | | 7/8/2015 | | NY METS | | |
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| 6/18/2015 | LATOS(R) | @ NY YANKEES | SABATHIA(L) | 4-9 | L | 125 | 8 un | O | 10 | 6 | 0 | 15 | 12 | 0 | | 6/19/2015 | HAREN(R) | @ CINCINNATI | LEAKE(R) | 0-5 | L | 115 | 8 ov | U | 4 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 6 | 0 | | 6/20/2015 | NICOLINO(L) | @ CINCINNATI | DESCLAFANI(R) | 5-0 | W | 115 | 8.5 un | U | 6 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 0 | | 6/21/2015 | PHELPS(R) | @ CINCINNATI | LORENZEN(R) | 2-5 | L | 105 | 8.5 ov | U | 9 | 9 | 0 | 11 | 6 | 1 | | 6/23/2015 | URENA(R) | ST LOUIS | MARTINEZ(R) | 3-4 | L | +115 | 7 un | P | 10 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 8 | 0 | | 6/24/2015 | LATOS(R) | ST LOUIS | GARCIA(L) | 1-6 | L | +105 | 6.5 ev | O | 7 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 0 | | 6/25/2015 | HAREN(R) | ST LOUIS | LYNN(R) | 1-5 | L | +105 | 7.5 un | U | 4 | 7 | 2 | 10 | 8 | 1 | | 6/26/2015 | NICOLINO(L) | LA DODGERS | ANDERSON(L) | 1-7 | L | +120 | 7.5 ov | O | 6 | 4 | 0 | 13 | 9 | 0 | | 6/27/2015 | KOEHLER(R) | LA DODGERS | KERSHAW(L) | 3-2 | W | +260 | 6.5 un | U | 8 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 2 | | 6/28/2015 | URENA(R) | LA DODGERS | GREINKE(R) | 0-2 | L | +195 | 7 un | U | 5 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 12 | 0 | | 6/30/2015 | LATOS(R) | SAN FRANCISCO | VOGELSONG(R) | 5-3 | W | -125 | 7 un | O | 9 | 8 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 0 | | 7/1/2015 | HAREN(R) | SAN FRANCISCO | HESTON(R) | 6-5 | W | +120 | 7 un | O | 8 | 1 | 3 | 14 | 7 | 0 | | 7/2/2015 | FERNANDEZ(R) | SAN FRANCISCO | CAIN(R) | | | 7/3/2015 | KOEHLER(R) | @ CHICAGO CUBS | HAMMEL(R) | | | 7/4/2015 | URENA(R) | @ CHICAGO CUBS | HAMMEL(R) | | | 7/5/2015 | LATOS(R) | @ CHICAGO CUBS | HENDRICKS(R) | | | 7/7/2015 | HAREN(R) | @ BOSTON | PORCELLO(R) | | | 7/8/2015 | | @ BOSTON | | | | 7/9/2015 | | CINCINNATI | | |
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| |  | SAN FRANCISCO: SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - The San Francisco Giants lost Pablo Sandoval to big money and the Boston Red Sox. They missed out paying big money to left-hander Jon Lester, who instead signed with the Chicago Cubs.
While the reigning World Series champions are ready to shed that every-other-year title trend, plenty of people wonder whether general manager Brian Sabean and his staff did enough during the offseason to stay near the top in the talented NL West.
Ask manager Bruce Bochy and his players, and they consider the additions of healthy right-hander Matt Cain and center fielder Angel Pagan back into the mix as a big deal right up there with signing a prized free agent.
And, of course, they have World Series MVP Madison Bumgarner ready to build off his remarkable postseason.
As he addressed the team at the start of spring training, Bochy reminded the Giants that it's hard to win consistently year after year.
''We had a great year last year,'' Bochy said. ''We have to go about our business and get ready for a new year. We'll still enjoy and savor those memories but at the same time it's time for us to get ready. ... Your lock on success is as good as that last game, so we've got to get after it.''
Durable right fielder Hunter Pence is sidelined with a broken left forearm that could keep him out until early May, while left fielder Nori Aoki will join the team he lost to in last year's Fall Classic while with the Kansas City Royals.
Casey McGehee, traded to San Francisco from the Marlins, will take over at third base with Sandoval's departure on a $95 million, five-year contract to Boston. He has said he won't try to replace the formerly popular Kung Fu Panda.
''I feel like we get a lot of flak for not doing anything this offseason,'' shortstop Brandon Crawford said. ''We got Aoki, we got McGehee. We have Cain coming back healthy that I think a lot of people forget. We've got Pagan coming back healthy. It's almost like getting four new guys.''
Bochy joked to Aoki - whom he calls ''a catalyst'' - about hitting 30 home runs. The speedy Japanese outfielder responded, ''24.''
''We're playing for a championship,'' Aoki said. ''It's a passionate group of guys.''
Here are some things to look for with the Giants, who have captured three World Series titles in the past five years:
BUMGARNER'S NEXT STEP: Bumgarner threw 270 innings, including 21 with two wins and a save in the World Series.
He went 4-1 during the postseason following an 18-10 regular season. From his four-hit, 10-strikeout gem that got things started in an 8-0 wild-card win at Pittsburgh all the way through his brilliant relief outing in Game 7 of the World Series to beat the Royals, Bumgarner became one of the postseason's best pitchers ever.
''I think he'll be comfortable in his skin,'' pitching coach Dave Righetti said.
HUDSON'S HURRAH: This is it for Tim Hudson, who has said he will retire after his 17th major league season.
He won his first championship last year, advancing out of the first round for the first time.
Now, the 39-year-old pitcher is bouncing back from surgery to remove bone spurs from his right ankle, the same one he injured during the 2013 season with Atlanta that sidelined him for the final two months.
PAGAN'S BALKY BACK: Pagan arrived at spring training declaring himself pain-free for the first time in years following back surgery.
Despite some flare-ups, Pagan and the Giants are counting on a full season. He joked to Bochy that he's ready to play 160 games.
Pagan played in only 96 last season and 71 in 2013 because of injuries.
''It's a new slate for everybody, including him,'' Bochy said.
RELIABLE BULLPEN: San Francisco's bullpen is lined up again - Jeremy Affeldt, Javier Lopez, Sergio Romo and Santiago Casilla. Each of these pitchers has been part of all three title teams.
Casilla became closer after Romo struggled in June, though Bochy knows he can mix and match with these guys. Then, there's Yusmeiro Petit, who showed he can start or relieve with equal efficiency.
''You want to remind them to take advantage of what you have,'' Bochy said. ''We've got a great group here and we don't ever want to lose out on this opportunity.'' | | MIAMI: MIAMI (AP) - Two transactions midway through spring training that drew little notice heralded significant progress for the Miami Marlins.
Top pitching prospects Jose Urena and Justin Nicolino were optioned to the minor leagues - moves reflecting the franchise's improved depth of talent. This season, for a change, the front office doesn't feel compelled to rush youngsters like Urena and Nicolino to the majors.
''In previous years they would probably already be in the big leagues,'' president of baseball operations Michael Hill said. ''We've really tried to change that, be fair to the player and allow them to have the necessary growing pains in the minor leagues so when they do get to the big leagues, they can hit the ground running.''
When Urena and Nicolino do reach the majors, they might be joining a contender. Following a busy offseason highlighted by the signing of Giancarlo Stanton to a record $325 million contract, Miami's expectations are unusually lofty.
The Marlins don't talk just about finishing above .500 for the first time since 2009. They want to end an 11-year playoff drought.
''I love the talent we've been able to assemble,'' Hill said. ''If we handle our business, I'm pretty excited about where that will lead.''
While Stanton draws the biggest headlines, it might be the Marlins' rotation that separates them from the pack. They enter the season with five solid starters, and that doesn't include ace Jose Fernandez, the 2013 NL Rookie of the Year, who is projected to return from elbow surgery at midseason.
Miami acquired Mat Latos and Dan Haren in offseason deals, and they join Henderson Alvarez, Jarred Cosart and Tom Koehler. Latos is 56-40 since 2010, and the others each won at least 10 games last year, with a combined record of 48-39. Newcomer David Phelps, who is 12-11 as a starter, provides depth and can also relieve.
''I like our rotation,'' manager Mike Redmond said. ''These guys have gone out and competed for a long time and have a lot of experience, which is nice.''
Other things to know about the baseball buzz building in South Florida:
RETURN ON INVESTMENT: Stanton appears poised for another big year after being knocked out of the 2014 NL MVP race when a beaning ended his season in September. He led the NL in slugging and homers despite missing the final 17 games.
During spring training batting practice, new teammate Phelps noted that Stanton hits balls to the opposite field farther than most players can pull them. And he doesn't just outslug everybody.
''We ran shuttles the first week of camp and I figured he was a good athlete,'' Phelps said. ''But I didn't expect him to be outrunning everybody, too.''
TRENDING UPWARD: Miami went 62-100 under Redmond two years ago, and then ended a streak of three consecutive last-place finishes in the NL East by going 77-85 in 2014. The 15-win improvement tied for the best in the National League by a 100-loss team since 1986.
Among the players still around from that young, awful 2013 team are Stanton, Fernandez, Alvarez, Koehler, left fielder Christian Yelich, center fielder Marcell Ozuna and shortstop Adeiny Hechavarria.
''The fun part is to see the excitement in guys now, and for them to talk about how far we've come in a short amount of time,'' Redmond said. ''As tough as it was at the time, I knew we would be better off for it, because we got some guys a lot of experience.''
STILL YOUNG: With the addition such veterans as Latos, Haren, third baseman Martin Prado, second baseman Dee Gordon and first baseman Michael Morse, the payroll is expected to be above $70 million. That's the highest for the Marlins since 2012, and an increase of about 50 percent from last year.
Even so, the Marlins remain young. Fernandez, Alvarez, Cosart, Stanton, Yelich, Ozuna and Hechavarria are all under 26. That creates a clubhouse environment foreign to Phelps, a right-hander acquired in a trade with the Yankees.
''It's a lot of young, talented players,'' said Phelps, 28, accustomed to being surrounded by the likes of Derek Jeter and CC Sabathia. ''It's really a breath of fresh air just to come in and have a core in place that is younger than me.''
Most of the Marlins have never played on a contending team, which raises some skepticism about their chances. But Alvarez predicted the Marlins will be playing games that matter late this season for a change.
''We're going to surprise a lot of people,'' he said. |
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*Giants-Marlins Preview* ========================
San Francisco (42-36) at Miami (32-46), 12:10 p.m. EDT
(AP) - Miami Marlins ace Jose Fernandez says his long layoff was a life lesson, even if it was lousy for his career.
Veteran right-hander Matt Cain has also learned a few things during his extended time away from the San Francisco Giants.
Both pitchers make their long-awaited returns as Fernandez takes the mound opposite Cain on Thursday in the conclusion of a three-game series at Marlins Park.
Fernandez said he's a better person for having made the taxing, tedious recovery from Tommy John surgery and he'll now get the ball for the first time since May 9, 2014.
"I've been waiting 13 months," the 22-year-old said. "If I've learned something, it's how to be patient at my age."
It's been nearly as long a journey for Cain, who hasn't pitched in the big leagues since July 9. The right-hander's 2014 season ended when he had elbow surgery in August to remove bone chips, and he's been out this year with a flexor tendon strain.
"It's been a long road, but it's going to be worth it," Cain told MLB's website. "It's definitely a lot longer road than we expected. But that's just the way it goes."
Fernandez has always been in a hurry. He pitched only 27 games in the minor leagues, joined the Marlins (33-46) at age 20 and became NL Rookie of the Year at 21 in 2013. He was the Marlins' opening day starter last year, but his ascent was interrupted by an elbow ligament injury that required reconstructive surgery.
Then came the wait to return. Is Fernandez proud of his patience?
"The first four months, no chance," he said with a laugh. "Now I feel like I've gotten a little better, not only for pitching, but for life."
While the World Series champion Giants (42-37) have stayed in the thick of the playoff chase despite a wave of injuries, the Marlins are hoping Fernandez can turn their season around.
Despite high expectations, they have fallen into a deep hole in the NL East and are without injured slugger Giancarlo Stanton for four to six weeks.
At a minimum, the dynamic Fernandez should improve the mood in the clubhouse and stir fan interest. The Marlins expect a crowd of 25,000 to 30,000 for Thursday's noon start.
"This team, this organization, this city should be excited to have a guy of his ability back in the rotation," manager Dan Jennings said. "I know he's excited, and we're excited about him coming back."
Fernandez will get six days' rest before his second start, which is scheduled to be at Marlins Park on July 9 against Cincinnati.
Yet to be determined is how soon Fernandez might resemble the pitcher who went 16-8 with a 2.25 ERA in 36 career starts before his injury. He endured no significant setbacks during his rehabilitation.
Fernandez will be on a "common-sense" pitch count, said Jennings, who didn't elaborate. The right-hander threw 90 pitches in his final Double-A rehab start Saturday. Backup Jeff Mathis, who has worked with Fernandez since 2013, will be behind the plate.
"To be back in that circle," Fernandez said, "is going to be really special."
Cain seems to have also gained a newfound appreciation for how special it is to be on the mound in a major league park.
"You get it taken away from you for an amount of time, whatever that time is, you definitely learn to appreciate it," Cain said. "It's supposed to be fun."
With Cain and Jake Peavy, who has also been out with an injury, rejoining a rotation that features Madison Bumgarner, Chris Heston and Ryan Vogelsong, the second-place Giants could be poised to make a move in the NL West.
Cain is 6-4 with a 3.20 ERA in 14 starts against the Marlins, who got a three-run homer from Justin Bour in the ninth Wednesday for a 6-5 win and 2-0 lead in this series.
Fernandez has never faced San Francisco but is 7-2 with a 2.18 ERA in 10 career outings against NL West opponents.
Giants catcher Buster Posey left Wednesday's game as a precaution after taking a foul ball off his mask. Posey, who was struck in the fourth and exited in the sixth, passed a concussion test and hopes to play Thursday.
"I feel good," Posey said. "I just got my bell rung. I've felt it before, no headache or dizziness or anything. I just felt a little bit off."
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