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Tim Lincecum | Starting Pitcher

Team: San Francisco Giants
Ht / Wt:  5'11' / 170
Age / DOB:  (27) / 6/15/1984
Bats / Throws: Left / Right
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Tim Lincecum was charged with the loss Friday after giving up six runs over 5 2/3 innings against the Marlins.
The struggles continue. Lincecum allowed just one run over the first five innings (a solo homer by Giancarlo Stanton) before unraveling in his final inning of work, the big blow of which was a three-run homer by Chris Coghlan. He has now allowed at least four runs in four straight starts and owns an ugly 6.41 ERA through his first 10 starts this year. He'll look for improvement next week against the Diamondbacks. May 25 - 10:57 PM

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Tim Lincecum - S - Giants

Tim Lincecum (thumb) feels fine following a home-plate collision during Sunday's game.

Lincecum suffered a hyperextended left thumb while covering home plate Sunday when A's outfielder Collin Cowgill knocked him over. He's wearing a wrap on the thumb, but is permitted to participate in all baseball activities. He should be fine for his next scheduled start Friday against the Marlins.
Source: Andrew Baggarly on Twitter
May 21 - 6:45 PM
Tim Lincecum - S - Giants

Giants manager Bruce Bochy decided to play it safe by pulling Tim Lincecum following a home-plate collision on Sunday.

Lincecum hurled a wild pitch in the fourth inning and scurried home to cover the plate. Collin Cowgill slid into home head-first and knocked over Lincecum, who was on his knees to catch a throw from Buster Posey. Lincecum's left hand and wrist were examined by a trainer and he was allowed to finish the inning. Having already thrown 90 pitches, Bochy pulled him prior to the fifth inning. Lincecum gave up four runs on five hits and three walks, pushing his ERA to 6.04. Though he appears to have escaped without an injury, we'd suggest benching him in mixed formats for the coming week.
Source: CBSSports.com
May 20 - 7:52 PM
Tim Lincecum - S - Giants

Tim Lincecum could make it just four innings in Sunday's loss to the A's, allowing four runs on five hits and three walks.

Lincecum fanned five as his ERA climbed back above 6.00 to 6.04. That ugly number accompanies a 1.59 WHIP and 53/25 K/BB ratio compiled through 47 2/3 innings. Perhaps most shocking of all, Lincecum has turned in just one quality start in nine outings. His next chance to get on track will come Friday in Miami. You're probably best off leaving him benched for that one.
May 20 - 7:32 PM
Tim Lincecum - S - Giants

Tim Lincecum surrendered four runs in seven innings Tuesday in a no-decision versus the Rockies.

Lincecum retired 10 of the first 11 hitters he faced, but he couldn't keep it going from there. The Rockies have hit really poorly away from Coors Field this season, but Lincecum just couldn't hold them down. He's gone three straight outings without a quality start since posting back-to-back wins on April 23 and 28.
May 16 - 1:56 AM
Tim Lincecum - S - Giants

Tim Lincecum allowed four runs on eight hits and two walks in five innings of Wednesday's loss to the Dodgers.

Lincecum matched a season-high with eight strikeouts, but this obviously wasn't what fantasy owners were looking for. He needed 101 pitches to complete his five frames. Lincecum has now recorded just 15 outs in three of his past four starts, and is still struggling mightily with his command. His next chance to get on track will come Tuesday at home against the Rockies.
May 10 - 1:41 AM
Tim Lincecum - S - Giants

Tim Lincecum gave up three runs in five innings Friday in a no-decision against the Brewers.

Lincecum allowed just two hits in the game, but his command was awful: he walked four, hit a batter and threw a wild pitch. He seems to be overthrowing in an effort to generate more velocity, but it's not working out for him. The Giants removed him for a pinch-hitter after 84 pitches tonight.
May 5 - 1:27 AM
Tim Lincecum - S - Giants

Tim Lincecum surrendered just one (unearned) run Saturday in the Giants' 2-1 victory over the Padres.

Lincecum has rallied back nicely from his rough first couple of outings, lowering his ERA from 10.54 to 8.20 to 5.74 ERA in his past three starts. He yielded just three hits Saturday night against San Diego and fanned five. The 27-year-old right-hander again has must-start status in fantasy leagues.
Apr 29 - 1:02 AM
Tim Lincecum - S - Giants

Tim Lincecum picked up his first win after holding the Mets to one run in five innings and striking out eight on Monday.

It wasn't really too encouraging of an outing. Lincecum worked at 89-90 mph with his fastball and exerted himself to get that high. He ended up walking five and throwing 108 pitches in his five innings. Still, he did lower his ERA from 10.54 to 8.20. Don't necessarily expect him to build on this one next time out.
Apr 23 - 7:33 PM
Tim Lincecum - S - Giants

Sunday's game between the Giants and Mets has been postponed due to rain.

The two clubs will play a doubleheader Monday. Tim Lincecum will face Miguel Batista in Game 1, while Madison Bumgarner and Dillon Gee will get the ball in Game 2.
Related: Miguel Batista, Johan Santana, Madison Bumgarner, Dillon Gee
Source: San Francisco Giants on Twitter
Apr 22 - 11:47 AM
Tim Lincecum - S - Giants

Tim Lincecum struggled again Monday, yielding five runs in six innings in a loss to the Phillies.

Lincecum's velocity showed no signs of recovery tonight. He did pitch a whole lot better after a four-run first, and he ended the night with six strikeouts and just one walk. Improvement is practically assured, but it doesn't look like the old Lincecum is coming out to play anytime soon.
Apr 17 - 1:13 AM
Tim Lincecum - S - Giants

Tim Lincecum's fastball has averaged just 90.3 miles per hour through his first two starts.

He averaged 92.2 MPH in 2011, and has averaged 92.7 for his career. Two starts, of course, is an extremely small sample size, but Lincecum's slower heat almost certainly has something to do with his 12.91 ERA and 2.22 WHIP. That, and his decreased reliance on sliders. He'll try to iron things out against the Phillies at home on Monday.
Source: Buster Olney on Twitter
Apr 13 - 8:44 AM
Tim Lincecum - S - Giants

Tim Lincecum turned in the shortest start of his career in Wednesday's 17-8 loss to the Rockies, allowing six runs on eight hits, two walks and four extra-base hits in just 2 1/3 innings.

Lincecum simply couldn't hit his spots, and is now sporting a league-worst (for a starter) 12.91 ERA through his first 7 2/3 innings of work. He's allowed an ugly 17 baserunners (2.22 WHIP), and eight extra-base hits. If there's a silver lining, it's that he's still managed 10 strikeouts. Concern is understandable, but Lincecum has worked through a number of rough stretches in the past, and hasn't shown any sign of injury. His next chance to bounce-back should come against the Phillies at home on Monday.
Apr 12 - 12:48 AM
Tim Lincecum - S - Giants

Tim Lincecum was hit hard by the Diamondbacks on Friday, allowing five runs on six hits in 5 1/3 innings of work.

The trouble started in the first inning when Chris Young and Paul Goldschmidt each took Lincecum deep. He did settle down after the first, finishing with seven strikeouts and only one walk. His diminished velocity is worth watching, but he should bounce back nicely against the Rockies in his next outing.
Apr 6 - 10:11 PM
Tim Lincecum - S - Giants

Tim Lincecum was hammered by the Brewers on Sunday, surrendering six runs on eight hits over just 4 2/3 innings.

The Giant ace added a walk and four strikeouts. Being Tim Lincecum, he earns a pass on this outing. More worrisome is his spring K rate -- 16 in 23 2/3 innings -- which is well below each of his last four springs. Since his regular season K's have dipped in each of the past four seasons, it is worth monitoring as the 2012 season begins.
Apr 2 - 5:08 AM

Depth Charts

Batters
PosRoleName
C1Buster Posey
2Hector Sanchez
1B1Brandon Belt
2Brett Pill
2B1Freddy Sanchez
2Ryan Theriot
3Emmanuel Burriss
SS1Brandon Crawford
2Charlie Culberson
3B1Pablo Sandoval
2Joaquin Arias
LF1Melky Cabrera
2Aubrey Huff
CF1Angel Pagan
RF1Gregor Blanco
2Nate Schierholtz
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1Tim Lincecum
2Matt Cain
3Madison Bumgarner
4Ryan Vogelsong
5Barry Zito
6Eric Surkamp
7Yusmeiro Petit
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Santiago Casilla
2Sergio Romo
3Jeremy Affeldt
4Javier Lopez
5Steve Edlefsen
6Guillermo Mota
7Dan Runzler
8Clay Hensley
9Brian Wilson