Bochy announces SF Giants' Series rotation, Lincecum's fate, plus other notes

Life in San Francisco has changed for the 31-year-old first baseman and (now) outfielder, who prided himself on being a backbencher yet now finds himself unable to hide behind the big boys. “I can't walk across town,” Ishikawa said. “I can't be that

Photo: Colin E. Braley / ASSOCIATED PRESS Kansas City Royals' Alex Gordon (4) is congratulated by teammate Billy Butler (16) after hitting a two-run home run in the first inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants at Kauffman Stadium in 

SF Giants are going to the World Series! Celebration photos from the clubhouse. October 16, 2014 9:22 PM. print_article|slideshow-95724|slideshow-share-redesign|7; comments_jump|slideshow-95724|slideshow-share-redesign|1.

No changes: Manager Bruce Bochy said the Giants have no plans to change the rotation or roster for the World Series, which means unused Tim Lincecum remains in the bullpen and Games 1 through 4 will go to Madison Bumgarner, Jake Peavy, Tim 

The San Francisco Giants took a 3-1 lead in the NLCS last night in AT&T Park and they can lock up a trip to the World Series with a win over the St. Louis Cardinals tonight. Madison Bumgarner vs Adam Wainwright at 8:00 PM.