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SF Giants opt for ‘strength in numbers’ approach by signing another ex-Dodgers pitcher

Faced with the possibility of Carlos Rodón accepting a long-term contract elsewhere, it appears the Giants are taking a “strength in numbers” approach to filling the void in their starting rotation.

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Majority of gig economy workers ‘feel under threat from review websites’

The study found the algorithms – processes used to rank workers according to performance metrics – lack transparency and are highly volatile.

The Independent UK

Giants’ bullpen game not good enough, win streak snapped vs. Dodgers

LOS ANGELES — A taxed Giants bullpen was asked to cover every inning against the Dodgers on Tuesday night with Alex Wood on the injured list, but all it took was a blip from one reliever to snap San Francisco’s four-game win streak.

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Twins return home and rout Giants, 9-0, to open series

MINNEAPOLIS — Not 24 hours before, Max Kepler embodied the Twins' frustration with their offensive slump.

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Dramatic home-plate play preserves Giants’ lead in win over Padres

SAN DIEGO — The play ended in a chorus of boos, fans pelting objects onto the field and John Brebbia standing on the mound waiting to throw the next pitch. Somehow, some way, the red-bearded fellow was still preserving a lead.

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Giants insist they’re in playoff race but lose 6th straight to Dodgers

SAN FRANCISCO — After mostly standing pat Tuesday afternoon at baseball’s trade deadline, Giants president of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi justified his decision not to dismantle a team free-falling out of playoff position by reasoning, “a hot two weeks can turn it around.”

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Julio Urias excels and three stars homer as Dodgers top Giants for seventh win in row

LOS ANGELES — So far, the Los Angeles Dodgers have started the second half of their season much like they finished the first.

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Brilliant Alex Cobb, bases-loaded balk power Giants to 2-1 win over Brewers

SAN FRANCISCO — It couldn’t happen again. It wouldn’t, right? Surely, the thoughts racing through the heads of so many of the 41,257 Giants fans in attendance Saturday afternoon when Mike Yastrzemski stepped in against Brewers reliever Jandel Gustave with the bases loaded, tied at 1, in the bottom of…

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SF Giants open the floodgates to rout Padres, secure series split

SAN DIEGO — A day after Carlos Rodón turned in the most dominant showing by a Giants starter this season, Alex Wood followed on Sunday with an almost equally impressive performance.

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Giants match season-long losing streak with heartbreaking loss vs. D-backs

PHOENIX — The Giants stood six outs away from snapping their losing streak. But after an erratic performance by Dominic Leone and too many missed scoring opportunities, the skid extended to six games, matching a season high.

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Alex Wood’s dud vs. Braves sends Giants home on a sour note

ATLANTA — Alex Wood’s homecoming was not one to remember.

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With team effort, Giants accomplish something vs. Pirates they hadn’t done since 2017

PITTSBURGH — The Giants’ 7-5 win here Saturday afternoon, securing their first series win against the Pirates since 2017, was the definition of a team effort.

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Inquest opened for two care home residents who died in boating accident

The inquests of Alex Wood and Alison Tilsley were adjourned pending police and maritime investigations.

The Independent UK

Police name Devon care home residents who died when boat capsized

Alex Wood and Alison Tilsley were with four other people when the vessel overturned in a lake on Wednesday

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The Independent UK

Tributes to ‘much loved’ disabled man and woman who died when boat capsized in Devon lake

Their families say loss has left their hearts broken ‘forever’

The Independent UK

Tributes paid to care home residents who died in boating tragedy

Alex Wood, 43, and Alison Tilsley, 63, died during an incident on Roadford Lake, near Okehampton, Devon, last week.

Daily Mirror

First picture of two disabled people from same care home killed in boating accident on lake

Alex Wood, 43, and 63-year-old Alison Tilsley, known as Ali, drowned in a boating accident in Devon last Wednesday as police continue investigations

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Giants extend win streak with walk parade vs. Royals

SAN FRANCISCO — Some of the Giants’ favorite hitting metrics revolve around their ability to control the strike zone.

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Gonzalez’ hit, Blackmon’s error gives Giants extra-inning win over Rockies

SAN FRANCISCO – Luis Gonzalez singled to right field and an error by outfielder Charlie Blackmon allowed Donovan Walton to score, giving the Giants a 2-1 win over the Colorado Rockies in 10 innings at Oracle Park.

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Giants get huge homers from Casali, Yastrzemski in 11th straight win vs. Rockies

DENVER — One traveled 438 feet. The other landed 416 feet from home plate.

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Just like last year: Giants beat up on Rockies for 4th straight win

SAN FRANCISCO — The Giants were in need of a slump buster, and through the first two games of this series, the Colorado Rockies have provided just that. So, no different than last year.

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Nationals’ hit parade continues, but this time Giants prevail

SAN FRANCISCO — If the Nationals’ offensive onslaught Friday night came as a surprise, their hit parade found an even more unlikely master of ceremonies on Saturday in Logan Webb.

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Facing familiar foe, Giants’ bats keep rolling against Nationals

WASHINGTON — There was a familiar face standing 60 feet, 6 inches away Saturday afternoon at Nationals Park, and it showed, as the Giants followed up their seven-run explosion with another strong offensive showing in a 5-2 win.

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Takeaways from SF Giants’ series sweep vs. Guardians

CLEVELAND — With an 8-1 win Sunday against the Guardians, the San Francisco Giants secured their first sweep of the season, won their fifth straight game and improved to 7-2. Here are some takeaways from their red-hot start to the season.

Sports Illustrated

Alex Wood Tweets Accusation at MLB Owners Regarding Alleged Negotiation Tactics

After nine days of negotiations, the players rejected the league’s final CBA proposal, and the Giants pitcher was not pleased with the owners’ tactics.

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