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San Francisco Giants, Philadelphia Phillies Officially Heated Rivals
Since their NLCS battle last year, there has been talk over whether or not the San Francisco Giants and Philadelphia Phillies constitute a true rivalry. There are those who think they do not because they play in separate divisions, but I do not believe geography should be the determining factor of what makes a rivalry, [...]
TweetCody Ross to Hold Fundraiser for Fallen Firefighters
San Francisco Giants outfielder Cody Ross will be holding a fundraiser for two firefighters killed in a recent house fire. Firefighter paramedic Anthony Valerio and Lt. Vincent Perez of the San Francisco Fire Department lost their lives June 2. The event will include food, wine tasting, an auction, the sale of Ross’s Napa Valley red [...]
TweetMark DeRosa Activated, Brandon Belt Sent Back to Triple-A
The San Francisco Giants activated Mark DeRosa from the 60-day disabled list and optioned Brandon Belt back to Triple-A today. DeRosa had been out with a torn tendon in his left wrist — the same wrist he has had surgery on in the past. He suffered the injury May 18 on a checked swing against [...]
TweetColin Fraser has Surgery; L.A. Kings File Grievance with NHL
The Los Angeles Kings have filed a grievance with the NHL in regards to the Edmonton Oilers’ alleged misrepresentation of the health of forward Colin Fraser, whom L.A. acquired in a trade. A broken ankle that had yet to heal required surgery. Fraser was operated on in L.A. The surgery was said to be a [...]
TweetOffense Puts San Francisco Giants Back Atop NL West
The San Francisco Giants beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 8-1 to retake a one-game lead atop the National League West. The eight runs by the Giants are the most they have scored in a game at AT&T Park this season. The previous high was six runs, a mark they have reached three times. San Francisco scored [...]
TweetDodgers’ James Loney Wants to Join Los Angeles Kings on the Ice
Dodgers first baseman James Loney expressed a desire to take to the ice with the Los Angeles Kings in a post on the website MayorsManor.com. The site interviewed the Houston native before “Kings Night” was held at Dodger Stadium last week. From Mayors Manor: “‘I want to come and shoot some goals,’ Loney exclaimed with [...]
TweetSan Francisco Giants Lose Hold on NL West Lead
The Arizona Diamondbacks beat the San Francisco Giants 6-1 to move into a tie atop the National League West. The Giants took a 1-0 lead, scoring their lone run in the bottom of the fourth. With one out, Jeff Keppinger and Carlos Beltran hit back-to-back singles. Keppinger was doubled home by Pablo Sandoval. Tim Lincecum [...]
TweetCarlos Beltran, Orlando Cabrera Make Home Debut for San Francisco Giants
The San Francisco Giants’ 5-2 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks was also the first home game played at AT&T Park for the newest Giants, Carlos Beltran and Orlando Cabrera. Beltran went 2-for-4 with a triple. He batted third and played right field. He had played four road games since being traded to the Giants. He [...]
TweetD’Backs Five-Run Sixth Drops SF Giants in Fight for Division Lead
The San Francisco Giants now hold just a one-game lead over the Diamondbacks after losing 5-2 to Arizona tonight at AT&T Park. The Giants looked to be in good shape after the first inning. Matt Cain retired all three batters he faced in the top of the inning. Giants’ manager Bruce Bochy decided to shake [...]
TweetSan Francisco Giants Set for Crucial Division Battle with Arizona Diamondbacks
The San Francisco Giants (61-47) lead the National League West by two games over the Arizona Diamondbacks (59-49), whom they will face in a three game series starting tonight at AT&T Park. This is arguably the first truly crucial series the Giants have played. Over 100 games into the season and entering the month of [...]
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