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Angel Villalona Out on Bail: The Odd Twists and Turns Just Keep Coming

Sept. 19, 2009 has two very different meanings for the San Francisco Giants organization. On one end of the spectrum, their High-A affiliate, the San Jose Giants, celebrated yet another California League championship after completely steamrolling the competition. On the other, their ... (Continue reading)

San Francisco Giants Roundtable: Deadline Deals Fail to Bring the Goods

The day after GM Brian Sabean got a new two-year contract, it's only fitting that the two deadline deals that didn't exactly live up to the billing during the stretch drive. With the clear need to add offense, Sabean hit the ... (Continue reading)

Top Five San Francisco Giants Storylines Heading into the 2009 Offseason

With the 2009 season coming to an end this past weekend, another October will go by without the San Francisco Giants taking part in postseason baseball. However, unlike the previous four seasons, the Giants will be finishing the year above .500 ... (Continue reading)

Despite the Giants’ Ups and Downs, It Was a Fun 2009 Season in San Francisco

With Sunday’s 4-3 win in extras over the San Diego Padres a thing of the past, the 2009 San Francisco Giants season is officially completed. Every one of the 162 games has been completed, and the book has been written. The ... (Continue reading)

With the Playoffs All But Gone, It Should Be Buster Posey Time in San Francisco

The aftermath of the crucial nine-game stretch for the San Francisco Giants against two division rivals, has come and gone with the results many expected two weeks ago. The combination of the Giants' second consecutive crushing loss to the Dodgers, and ... (Continue reading)

The Freak Delivers Again: Tim Lincecum’s Return Came at the Perfect Time

It had been 11 days since Tim Lincecum toed the rubber for the beloved orange and black. Those 11 long days have seen the San Francisco Giants get back into, fall out of, and now kind of get back into the ... (Continue reading)

For One Day, Brad Penny Has Brought Some Optimism Back to San Francisco

I'll be honest, when the Giants signed Brad Penny on Aug. 31, I wasn't thinking he could recreate what he did the last time he was considered a legitimate major-league pitcher when he first strapped on the orange and black. Not ... (Continue reading)

The Kid Debuts: Madison Bumgarner Makes Solid First Start in a Giants Uniform

Not many top prospects make their debuts in the majors at age 20. Even fewer players make their debuts six weeks after turning 20 and know they're entering a playoff race. On top of that, he's making an emergency start to ... (Continue reading)

San Francisco Giants Head Home Searching for Answers on Offense…Again

This song seems to be stuck on a loop, doesn't it? Yes, we knew the San Francisco Giants would have it tough with the sticks for the better part of the season, and we haven’t been proven wrong yet. But things couldn’t ... (Continue reading)

Giants August Prospect Report: Buster Posey Gets the Call to the Bigs

With September comes the traditional roster expansion to 40. For some teams it is the chance to give the manager some extra bodies and for others it is the chance to give top prospects a quick taste of the majors ... (Continue reading)

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