San Francisco Giants pitcher Kelvin Pichardo was suspended for 50 games Monday following a positive test for a banned performance-enhancing substance under Major League Baseball's drug program. 

The Seattle Mariners weren't fazed at all by San Francisco's 1-2 pitching punch. 

Third place? The U. 

Buster Posey's first spring start for the San Francisco Giants on Saturday left a lasting impression. 

Jonathan Sanchez knew it would be a good day for hitters as soon as he took the mound. 

The work Emmanuel Burriss has done on his swing appears to be paying off. 

Travis Ishikawa doesn't want San Francisco Giants fans to get too excited about his power production this spring. 

The WBC's problem isn't injuries — it's timing. 

The Giants haven't traded a pitcher for a hitter, something they've considered doing the past two offseasons. 

The Giants haven't traded a pitcher for a hitter, something they've considered doing the past two offseasons. 

The Giants haven't traded a pitcher for a hitter, something they've considered doing the past two offseasons. 

Left-hander Jonathan Sanchez is back in his routine after a tour with Puerto Rico brought him through two rounds of the World Baseball Classic. 

--LHP Randy Johnson missed a start with biceps soreness. 

Left-hander Jonathan Sanchez is back in his routine after a tour with Puerto Rico brought him through two rounds of the World Baseball Classic. 

--LHP Randy Johnson missed a start with biceps soreness.