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SF Giants: Alex Cobb's best start not enough to stop backslide
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Alex Cobb exits early in critical loss for Giants
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SF Giants right-handed hurler Alex Cobb set to return to the mound
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Alex Cobb exits early in critical loss for Giants
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SF Giants: Alex Cobb's best start not enough to stop backslide
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SF Giants activate RHP Alex Cobb from IL, option INF David Villar
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Alex Cobb's gem stops SF Giants' skid in its tracks
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