Alex Hinshaw News

Like it or not, one of the keys to the Cubs' success in 2010 is a resurgence by Alfonso Soriano.

Jeremy Affeldt is about to complete a career year. Even so, Affeldt said Tuesday, it could benefit the team next year to have a second lefty, such as rookie Dan Runzler.

Both Giants ' affiliate still in the post-season won their games, with these individual highlights: Brian Bocock homered, doubled, and had a walk; Thomas Neal reached base four times; Mike McBryde had three hits; and Paul Oseguera allowed 2 ER in 5.2 IP pitching at High Desert.

Both Giants ' affiliates still seeing post-season action lost last night, with no individual lines really standing out as highlight-worthy, although an honorable mention would go to Eddy Martinez-Esteve for his home run while reaching base twice.

Post-season victories for both Connecticut and San Jose included these individual highlights on the Giants ' farm: Ari Ronick had 5.1 scoreless IP; Paul Oseguera allowed just 1 R in 6.0 IP; Brock Bond reached base four times; Mike McBryde had three hits; and Johnny Monell homered while collecting two hits in the same inning.

New Britain - Retirement homes are louder than the Defenders' clubhouse was late Sunday afternoon, despite the notable achievement of the inhabitants.

Salem-Keizer won the NWL championship, and Connecticut won again. Highlights on an individual level for the winning Giants ' affiliates: Eddy Martinez-Esteve homered while having a couple hits; Juan Martinez had three more hits; and Quinowksi had 8 K in 3.0 scoreless IP.

Norwich - Few minor league baseball players have come through Dodd Stadium in the past 15 summers and failed to curse its confines.

When Eli Whiteside came into a 9-2 game, it was almost amusing. It was the perfect situation for Buster Posey to make his major league debut.

Highlights from the Giants ' farm: Paul Oseguera had 15 K in a complete-game shutout; Garrett Broshuis allowed just 1 ER in 6.2 IP; Eddy Martinez-Esteve had three hits, including his 8th HR; Joe Borchard and Brad Boyer each had a couple XBH; Waldis Joaquin had K in his relief appearance; and in short-season ball Evan Crawford had a huge game with a ...

If Randy Johnson pitches again for the Giants this season, it'll likely be as a reliever.

After his second consecutive rough outing, rookie starting pitcher, Joe Martinez, was optioned to Triple-A Fresno.

The San Francisco Giants have optioned right-hander Joe Martinez to Triple-A Fresno and brought up lefty reliever Alex Hinshaw to provide a much-needed arm in their overworked bullpen.

Highlights from the Giants ' farm: John Bowker homered while reaching base three times; Matt Kinney faced just two batters over the minimum in 6.0 IP; John Monell homered while reaching base twice; Juan Perez had two doubles; Eric Surkamp allowed just 1 ER in 6.0 IP; and Jorge Bucardo had 7.0 shutout IP.

Highlights from the Giants ' farm: Ramon Ortiz had another fine start, this time with 2 ER in 7.0 IP; Eddy Martinez-Esteve had four hits, including a double; Jackson Williams homered and doubled; and Thomas Neal and Tyler Graham both homered while reaching base twice.

Highlights from the Giants ' farm: Ramon Ortiz had another fine start, this time with 2 ER in 7.0 IP; Eddy Martinez-Esteve had four hits, including a double; Jackson Williams homered and doubled; and Thomas Neal and Tyler Graham both homered while reaching base twice.

On a night when the Giants ' for of the Giants top five affiliates combined for just three XBHs, the highlights on the Giants farm come mostly from the pitchers: Steve Hammond and Daryl Maday, the two starters in the upper minors, each allowed just 1 ER ; and Craig Clark allowed 3 ER in 8.0 IP.

Highlights from the Giants ' farm: Ramon Ortiz had 11 K and just 1 ER in 6.0 IP; Clayton Tanner allowed 1 ER in 6.0 IP; and both East Coast shortstops, Brandon Crawford and Ehire Adrianza reached base three times, including a double for Crawford.

Highlights from the Giants ' farm: Ramon Ortiz allowed just an unearned run in 7.0 IP; Daryl Maday, Ben Snyder, and Waldis Joaquin combined for a thirteen-inning shutout; Andrew Biery had 3 HRs; Vladimir Frias reached base five times; and Ehire Adrianza and Eugenio Velez each had three hits, including a double.

The main highlight from the Giants farm is Madison Bumgarner allowing just one run in seven innings and also hitting a grand slam HR.