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MLB News: Bud Selig Says San Jose Territory Belongs to San Francisco Giants

According to an article in the New York Daily News, Major League Baseball is ready to announce that the much-ballyhooed San Jose territory, coveted by the Oakland A’s, belongs to the San Francisco Giants.On Saturday, Daily News columnist Bill Madden wrote ... (Continue reading)

Matt Cain: Could He Command $100 Million from San Francisco Giants?

According to CBSSports.com reporter Jon Heyman, the San Francisco Giants' chances of signing pitcher Matt Cain for less than $100 million is "a major long shot now."Cain, 26, is in the final year of a three-year, $27 million contract extension that he signed ... (Continue reading)

San Francisco Giants: Pat Burrell to Return to Giants?

Taking a page out of Brett Favre's playbook, former San Francisco Giants outfielder Pat Burrell may soon un-retire.Just not as a player.Burrell, who recently quit the game because of lingering foot problems that prevent him from playing pain-free, could return to the ... (Continue reading)

Showtime Cameras Moving to Greener Pastures for Season 2 of ‘The Franchise’

The San Francisco Giants are so 2010.Showtime is moving on to greener pastures after following the World Champs last season in its inaugural cable television docu-series, The Franchise.On Tuesday, the network said that it plans to shoot a second season ... (Continue reading)

San Francisco Giants: Avoid Arbitration, Ink Ryan Vogelsong to Multi-Year Deal

According to a tweet from 95.7 FM, The Game’s Mychael Urban of the San Francisco Giants has avoided arbitration with right-handed pitcher Ryan Vogelsong. They have signed him to a two-year contract with a club option for a third year in 2014.Terms ... (Continue reading)

San Francisco Giants Prospect Drew Stiner Suspended 50 Games for Drug Use

According to San Francisco Chronicle reporter John Shea, San Francisco Giants prospect Drew Stiner has been suspended by Major League Baseball for 50 games after testing positive for amphetamines.Stiner, just 19 years old, is a solid-hitting catcher/third baseman who possesses excellent, if ... (Continue reading)

Clayton Tanner Signs Minor League Deal with Cincinnati Reds

Left-handed pitcher Clayton Tanner has signed a minor league contract with the Cincinnati Reds, according to The Cincinnati Enquirer. It's his second tour with the Reds.The 6’2″ 205-pounder was selected in the third round of the 2006 amateur draft right out of high ... (Continue reading)

Don Mueller, Teammate of Willie Mays and Bobby Thomson, Dies at 84

Sad news in the baseball world tonight as Don Mueller, who played for the New York Giants from 1948 to 1957, has died. He was 84.Mueller is best remembered for his part in Bobby Thomson's famous 'Shot Heard 'Round The ... (Continue reading)

To Hell and Back: 10 San Francisco Giants Who Were Traded Away, Then Reacquired

'Tis the season for returning unwanted Christmas gifts to the store for something better.After the recent signing—or should I say re-signing—of pitcher Boof Bonser by the San Francisco Giants, I got to thinking about the number of players the Giants ... (Continue reading)

On This Date in San Francisco Giants History: Dec 29

On this date in San Francisco Giants history...2009: Mark DeRosa, a veteran .275 hitter, signed a two-year, $12 million deal with the Giants.The 34-year old versatile infielder was traded by Cleveland to the Cardinals at the end of June. He will ... (Continue reading)