Topic: Javier Lopez

Seasoned southpaw Javier Lopez announced his retirement from baseball Wednesday.

The Toronto Blue Jays, Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Mets have the most to lose as baseball's free agent market opens for business.

SAN FRANCISCO -- The spotlight that was shined on the club's shaky bullpen in the season-ending loss to the Chicago Cubs blinded Giants fans to a greater truth.

SAN FRANCISCO -- It took an incredible rally to end an incredible streak.

The San Francisco Giants reportedly acquired left-handed reliever Will Smith from the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday.

ATLANTA -- Pitcher Jake Peavy proved on his 35th birthday that he's still able to perform at a very high level.

DENVER -- Hitting with runners in scoring position had been a problem this season for San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey.

PHOENIX -- It took a Giant village to beat Zack Greinke, but San Francisco got it done.

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Brewers had plenty of chances to pull away from the San Francisco Giants Wednesday afternoon.

Given his recent history with back and hamstring problems, you could argue Angel Pagan will be the most inflexible player at spring training for the San Francisco Giants this month.