Known for performing impressively in the season's second half, Barry Zito lost his seventh consecutive decision Friday. And the Giants began their crucial three-city, 10-game trip with a misstep as they fell to the Los Angeles Dodgers, 4-2.

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Second-half struggles continue for Zito

Tim Lincecum hasn't reverted to keeping his hair close-cropped as he did during his first two Giants seasons. But he did receive approximately a two-inch trim before the Giants left for Los Angeles on Thursday.

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Lincecum pays barber a visit

Though Brian Wilson's on pace to finish with career highs in saves (46), appearances (69) and innings (73), the Giants closer believes that he needs to exercise more, not less.

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Wilson ready to ramp up workouts

While all eyes at AT&T Park seemed riveted on fleet Darren Ford as he scored Wednesday night's winning run for the Giants against the Rockies in the eighth inning, a television camera captured a telling scene elsewhere.

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Chemistry a key element in San Francisco

San Francisco began September with a 2-1 victory over the Rockies behind an eight-inning, one-run gem from Tim Lincecum, who outdueled Rockies ace Ubaldo Jimenez on Wednesday night at AT&T Park.

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Speed of Ford delivers win for Lincecum

Literally, the Giants' remaining schedule gives them a break. Multiple breaks, actually.

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Giants have few breathers rest of the way

Three Giants infield prospects, including power-hitting first baseman Brandon Belt, will take part in the Arizona Fall League after the regular season.

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Three prospects to play in Arizona Fall League

The Giants added four players to their active roster on Wednesday, the first day Major League teams could expand rosters, but they're still undecided if they will add more in the coming days.

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Giants add four to roster, undecided on more

Edgar Renteria was activated and Mike Fontenot started on Wednesday, but Juan Uribe will get the majority of starts at shortstop for the rest of the season, Giants manager Bruce Bochy said.

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Renteria returns, but Uribe to remain at short

The Giants responded admirably to Monday's potentially demoralizing loss to Colorado as Andres Torres homered leading off the eighth and Buster Posey followed with a bases-loaded double in San Francisco's 5-2 victory Tuesday over the Rockies.

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Giants bounce back behind Torres, Posey