Ryan Vogelsong had all five pins removed from his surgically-repaired right hand on Tuesday.
That's good news for Vogelsong, who originally expected to only have two or three pins removed. He'll now have the ability to perform more mobility and flexibility exercises, some of them earlier than expected. As of now, the Giants are hoping to get Vogelsong back near the end of July.

Ryan Vogelsong will have an exam on Tuesday in hopes that he'll be allowed to remove two of the five pins from his surgically-repaired right hand.
"Hopefully there's some pins coming out tomorrow," he said Monday. "That's the plan, but obviously I don't know for sure until I get some X-rays tomorrow and see how things are healing." If Vogelsong is able to get the pins removed, he'll begin additional mobility exercises. The Giants are hoping to get him back in late July.

Giants transferred RHP Ryan Vogelsong from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list.
Vogelsong suffered a fractured right hand on May 20 when he was hit by a pitch while batting. The right-hander needed surgery and won't be recovered until late July.

Giants placed RHP Ryan Vogelsong on the 15-day disabled list with a fractured right hand.
Vogelsong was hit by a pitch while swinging the bat in the fifth inning Tuesday and suffered fractures above and below the top knuckle in his pinkie. He's expected to undergo surgery Tuesday and will likely miss around six weeks. Chad Gaudin is the most likely replacement for the rotation, though the Giants could call up Michael Kickham from Triple-A.

Ryan Vogelsong was diagnosed with a fractured right hand.
Brutal news for Vogelsong, who tossed five scoreless frames Monday against the Nationals before he was hit in the hand with a pitch while swinging the bat. Vogelsong's wife, Nicole, wrote on Twitter that he has a dislocated joint in the pinky finger of his throwing hand and it's broken above and below his finger. He'll have surgery Tuesday and is expected to miss around six weeks. The Giants don't have an obviously alternative in the minors, so Chad Gaudin is the likely replacement in the starting rotation.

Ryan Vogelsong left Monday's start against the Nationals after getting hit on the right hand by a pitch while swinging.
Vogelsong swung at a pitch in on his hands, and the ball appeared to catch him on the right knuckles. It was poor timing, as the righty was in the middle of his best start of the season, allowing three hits and a walk over five scoreless frames. The Giants should have an update on his status soon.

Ryan Vogelsong will make his next scheduled start on Monday against the Nationals.
Giants manager Bruce Bochy was considering replacing Vogelsong and his 8.06 ERA, but he'll give him at least one more shot. "This guy has done a lot," the skipper said. "He's earned some things, including a longer leash." The fact that the Giants' best option to replace Vogelsong is likely long reliever Chad Gaudin surely played into Bochy's decision. Vogelsong will obviously be a sketchy fantasy play Monday.

Giants manager Bruce Bochy said Ryan Vogelsong is not guaranteed to take his scheduled turn in the rotation on Monday.
Vogelsong was a disaster again on Wednesday in Toronto, allowing eight runs -- three earned -- over just two innings. He sports an unsightly 8.06 ERA and 1.84 WHIP on the season, and this is the second occasion where Bochy has indicated that the righty could be bumped from the rotation. The Giants will make a decision over the next few days.

Giants manager Bruce Bochy stated Friday that Ryan Vogelsong will make his next scheduled turn in the rotation.
On Thursday, Bochy had mentioned the possibility of using the off-day on Monday to skip Vogelsong, but has decided stay the course with his veteran right-hander. He's been nothing short of terrible through his first seven starts, compiling a 7.78 ERA and 1.73 WHIP. He's still generating plenty of strikeouts, but can't be trusted in fantasy leagues until he gets back on track.

Giants manager Bruce Bochy indicated after Thursday's game that Ryan Vogelsong's next turn in the rotation could be skipped.
Vogelsong allowed six runs over 4 1/3 innings in a loss to the Braves Thursday and now has a 7.78 ERA for the season. The Giants have an off day Monday, so they could push the struggling righty's next turn back. "These are things we'll talk about internally," Bochy said. "I'm not ready to discuss that. He's healthy. We have different options. I'll leave it at that."

Ryan Vogelsong was charged with six runs in 4 1/3 innings Thursday in a loss to the Braves.
Vogelsong needed 75 pitches to get 13 outs, as he gave up seven hits and three walks while striking out a season-high seven. He actually had the lead until the Braves scored four in the top of the fifth inning. The struggling right-hander has now failed to make it out of the fifth inning in back-to-back outings and has allowed home runs in seven straight starts. Meanwhile, his 7.78 ERA is the highest among qualified starters. He should be left inactive in fantasy leagues until he begins to turn things around.

Ryan Vogelsong surrendered seven runs in 4 2/3 innings Saturday in a no-decision against the Dodgers.
Vogelsong has turned in just one quality start in six tries this season, and he still gave up three runs in that one. With 30 in 35 innings, his strikeout rate is fine. Unfortunately, he's already given up almost half as many homers (eight) as he did in 189 2/3 innings last year. He should bounce back, but he'll be a risky play against the Braves' power hitters next time out.

Ryan Vogelsong allowed six runs on eight hits in five-plus innings Sunday in a loss to the Padres.
He walked three and struck out six. It could have been a lot worse, as Vogelsong gave up three home runs in the loss. Vogelsong has a 6.23 ERA and just one quality start this season. He'll take on the Dodgers this weekend.

Ryan Vogelsong allowed a pair of homers but went seven solid innings Monday, giving up four runs in a 5-4 win over the Diamondbacks.
He gave up seven hits, walked a pair and struck out four. Vogelsong was on the hook to fall to 1-2 but was bailed out with Buster Posey launched a two-run homer in the eighth inning. The right-hander hasn't been locked in yet in the early going, registering just one quality start in his first four tries. He'll take on the Padres this weekend.

Ryan Vogelsong allowed three runs in seven innings as the Giants lost to the Brewers on Wednesday.
After two disappointing outings, Vogelsong was improved on Wednesday. Unfortunately, improved wasn't enough to get the win. The right-hander did limit the Brewers to five hits, a promising sign after allowing 17 hits in his first 11 1/3 innings. His next start will come Monday against the Diamondbacks.

Ryan Vogelsong allowed five runs (four earned) in six innings in Thursday's 7-6 win over the Cubs.
Vogelsong started out very shaky on a dreary afternoon in Chicago, giving up five runs over the first three innings, but he hung in there to retire the final 10 batters he faced and walk away the winning pitcher. According to Andrew Baggarly of CSNBayArea.com, it was the Giants' biggest comeback win since 2008. All told, Vogelsong allowed eight hits (including a home run) and one walk while notching five strikeouts. He'll attempt to improve his 7.15 ERA next week against the Brewers in Milwaukee.

Ryan Vogelsong was solid Monday, holding the Cubs to three runs over six frames.
He gave up six hits -- including a home run -- while walking two and striking out three. Vogelsong has looked very good this spring, posting a 2.70 ERA in Cactus League play and a 3.72 mark in two WBC starts.

Ryan Vogelsong went six scoreless innings Wednesday in a Cactus League tie with the Brewers.
Vogelsong fanned seven batters and allowed only three hits, looking sharp throughout the easy spring outing. The Giants' rotation is locked and loaded for 2013.

Ryan Vogelsong will start for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic on Saturday against Italy.
R.A. Dickey is scheduled to pitch the Team USA opener Friday night against Mexico. Ross Detwiler will pitch in relief of Vogelsong on Saturday while Derek Holland will start Sunday against Canada.

Ryan Vogelsong was knocked around for three runs on four hits and a walk over three innings in Monday's loss to the White Sox.
Vogelsong did record three punchouts. The right-hander had pitched well in his first two spring starts, tossing five scoreless innings. Vogelsong will now leave Giants' camp to join Team USA for the WBC.

Ryan Vogelsong tossed three scoreless innings while punching out four batters in Wednesday's 8-8 tie against the Angels.
Vogelsong allowed just one hit and didn't walk anyone. The right-hander has now tossed five scoreless frames in his two Cactus League appearances. He'll leave for the WBC soon, so it's good that he's gotten positive results early on in camp.

Ryan Vogelsong tossed two scoreless innings Saturday in the Giants' 4-1 victory over the Angels.
Vogelsong allowed two hits and walked one but did well in damage control. He has committed to Team USA for the 2013 World Baseball Classic, so he won't be in Giants camp for much longer. The 35-year-old right-hander is draftable in mixed fantasy leagues despite his traditionally poor strikeout totals.

Ryan Vogelsong will likely start the second game of the World Baseball Classic, according to U.S. team manager Joe Torre.
Vogelsong, 35, is part of a U.S. staff that includes R.A. Dickey, Gio Gonzalez and Derek Holland. The start would be March 9 at Chase Field in Phoenix.