SANFRANCISCO -Giants utilityman Eugenio Velez may be known for his speed on the basepaths, but his speed in getting back to the big leagues after being optioned to Triple-A Fresno on Monday was even more incredible. 

There were some concerns about Tim Lincecum's health after his first two starts, neither of which were reminiscent of his Cy Young Award-winning performance of last year. 

Manny Ramirez is embracing his role as a run scorer. 

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The most productive left fielder of yesteryear, Barry Bonds, was there. 

--C Bengie Molina was not in the lineup Monday, and 3B-C Pablo Sandoval caught -- a sign Sandoval could become LHP Barry Zito's personal catcher. 

The rotation, as expected, has been the strength of the roster. 

The latest stage in the development of Andre Ethier can be measured in more than the number of home runs he has hit or the runs he has driven in. 

Andre Ethier and Matt Kemp ran into each other in the outfield. 

With Barry Bonds watching from a front-row seat, the San Francisco Giants scratched out a pair of eighth-inning runs to rally past the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-4 on Monday night. 

Chad Billingsley has wasted no time proving his career year for the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2008 was not a fluke. 

Bengie Molina felt a tangible difference in the stadium with his former teammate in the stands. 

Barry Bonds received a warm welcome from San Francisco Giants fans in his first appearance at AT&T Park this season. 

The rotation, as expected, has been the strength of the roster. 

Brian Wilson blew a save opportunity for the first time this season and permitted the Diamondbacks three ninth-inning runs.