Tag: MLB

Fractured Leg Takes Out Giants Hitter Nori Aoki

SAN FRANCISCO—Nori Aoki, leadoff hitter for the San Francisco Giants, will be out of play for at least two weeks due to a fractured...

SoCal Native Drafted By Giants

SAN FRANCISCO—The reigning World Series Champion San Francisco Giants held the 18th pick in this years draft. With their pick, the Giants selected the...

Pence A Breath Of Fresh Air In Return

CINCINNATI—Just how badly missed was San Francisco Giants right fielder Hunter Pence? Just ask the Cincinnati Reds, the unfortunate benefactors of the wild-eyed slugger's return...

Smokeless Tobacco Banned In SF Ballparks

SAN FRANCISCO—Beginning January 1, 2016, smokeless tobacco and chewing tobacco will be banned at sporting venues across the city. The new ordinance, signed Friday by...

Oakland A’s Move To San Jose On Life Support

SAN JOSE—The City of San Jose's efforts to lure the Oakland A's from their longtime home hit a road block following a court ruling...

Lincecum Dominates As Giants Sweep Angels

SAN FRANCISCO—The San Francisco Giants have inched ever-closer to the .500 mark after wrapping-up a series sweep of the Los Angeles Angels to the...

Supreme Court May Hear Bonds Case

SAN FRANCISCO—Following last week's decision by the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to reverse former San Francisco Giants star Barry Bonds' 2011 obstruction...

Spring Doldrums May Be Ending In SF

SAN FRANCISCO—The San Francisco sky may not be falling after all. Following a nightmarish 4-10 start, the defending champion San Francisco Giants may have just pulled...

Championship Hangover Plaguing Giants

SAN FRANCISCO—The 2015 San Francisco Giants are playing-out a script that has haunted many defending champions. The post-championship hangover, an affliction plaguing this season's edition...

Travis Ishikawa To Begin Season On DL

SAN FRANCISCO—Travis Ishikawa, expected to serve as a utility outfielder and first baseman for the San Francisco Giants this season, will spend opening day...