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Giants Step Up and Beat Buehler and Kershaw; Ruf Returns From Bereavement with Big Night; Kapler Manages Giants Bullpen to Dominance Over Bums

Posted on June 12, 2022 by mtk

Wow! What a bounce back performance by the Giants! After that four-error game against the Rockies Thursday, the week ended with crisp defense, and the bullpen dialed-in. Thairo Estrada, who had two of those four errors on Thursday, was particularly … Continue reading →

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Giants Win Series 2 -1 in Colorado But Rare Implosion by Alvarez Costs Webb Victory and Giants Sweep

Posted on May 19, 2022 by mtk

Jose Alvarez was very good last year and has been good this year as well. In his first ten appearances he gave up only one hit and one earned run – against the Padres. It was an insurance run added … Continue reading →

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GBC Reader, Issue 2 – WOO HOO WE’RE PUTTING PITCHERS IN THE 8-SPOT

Posted on March 22, 2016 by mtk

I’m nothing if not petty about being hungry for acknowledgment from our community when I’m out ahead of something – it’s a terrible result of my insecurity. So like a petulant child I’ve been YELLING on Twitter that all last … Continue reading →

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ICYMI: SF Giants 1-0 in Cactus, Rally to Beat Angels 4-1

Posted on March 3, 2016 by mtk

Since we are back up and running it’s probably a good idea to drop a post every day or two to keep us all connected. The Giants won game one out in Scottsdale by the score of 4-1 over the … Continue reading →

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I Concede. I’d Rather You Awesome Guys Just Go Out and Enjoy Some Games

Posted on September 20, 2015 by mtk

Go out and have fun. It’s a shame the season turned out like it did, but not really. After a weird-bad opening we OWNED May, June swooned, badassed July, and had the bottom fall out in August – injuries. But … Continue reading →

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Matt Duffy, NOT Kris Bryant, is National League Rookie of the Year

Posted on September 8, 2015 by mtk

Cubs fans, I like your team and your young talent Kris Bryant. I’ve admired your new manager for many years. In fact, I’m excited for your run. But there’s one award you guys don’t get this season, and that’s National … Continue reading →

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Screeeeee! THONK, THONK! This Thing On? Time for 2015 World Series Stretch Run!

Posted on July 27, 2015 by mtk

Welcome Back to Giants Baseball Corner, I’m MTK. In case you don’t know us, here‘s the way you might, mine’s the first voice you hear in that episode. Another roller-coaster first half but this year ending with a sweet streak … Continue reading →

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Giants Take 2 of 3 in Cincinnati on Two Morse Big Flies

Posted on June 5, 2014 by mtk

Haven’t had time to keep up with the blog, but the Cincinnati series just ended and the Giants continue to impress on the road. They took two of three from the Reds, after taking two of three from the Cards … Continue reading →

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Giants Come From Behind, Hit With RISP, Beat Cards in St. Louis

Posted on May 30, 2014 by mtk

This was the game where I began to wonder if we might have this. We might have the division because we are a real team … built from good guys. I was worried because St. Louis is a baseball town … Continue reading →

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