San Francisco Giants
Dutch treat for World Baseball Classic
Mar 18, 2013 01:04 EDT
It has been all or nothing for the underdog Netherlands national team at the World Baseball Classic.
Early US exit could deliver hit to Classic
Mar 17, 2013 01:28 EDT
The World Baseball Classic was thrown a curve ball earlier this week when Puerto Rico shocked the star-studded United States team 4-3, dashing the Americans' hope of reaching the semi-finals.
Japan aims for third World Baseball Classic crown
Mar 17, 2013 01:16 EDT
A Japanese squad powered by domestic league players and without Major League Baseball talent is in position to bring a third consecutive World Baseball Classic crown back home to Asia.
USA, Dominicans wins World Baseball Classic pools
Mar 11, 2013 01:24 EDT
The United States and the Dominican Republic both posted come-from-behind victories to win their respective pools and advance to the second round of the World Baseball Classic.
Mexico upsets US in baseball World Classic
Mar 09, 2013 01:40 EST
Adrian Gonzalez blasted a home run and drove in three runs as Mexico shocked the United States 5-2 in a stunning first-round upset at the World Baseball Classic.
Italy rallies to beat Mexico in WBC opener
Mar 07, 2013 22:47 EST
Anthony Rizzo smacked a two-run double in the ninth inning as European champions Italy opened Pool D in the World Baseball Classic with a come-from-behind 6-5 win over Mexico.
Cabrera working with MLB doping probe
Feb 15, 2013 13:08 EST
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Melky Cabrera said Friday that he is cooperating with Major League Baseball's probe into a Miami clinic that allegedly gave players performance-enhancing drugs.
Verlander says no to World Classic
Feb 11, 2013 17:43 EST
Major League Baseball right-handed ace pitcher Justin Verlander said Monday that he has turned down an offer to join the United States team at next month's World Baseball Classic.
Phillies ink Young to one-year deal
Jan 22, 2013 16:23 EST
Delmon Young, who overcame off-field issues to help power Detroit into last year's World Series, signed a one-year Major League Baseball deal with the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday.
Dickey, Braun tabbed for World Classic
Jan 17, 2013 17:10 EST
Reigning National League Cy Young award-winner R.A. Dickey and former Most Valuable Players Ryan Braun, Jimmy Rollins and Joe Mauer headline the US provisional roster for the World Baseball Classic.
Giants rule again as Japan seeks Classic threepeat
Dec 20, 2012 19:53 EST
Two sets of Giants, San Francisco's and Tokyo's, won this year's elite baseball leagues while Japan prepared to seek a third World Baseball Classic title in 2013 with no Major League Baseball stars.
Ichiro in late stages of Yankee contract talks
Dec 15, 2012 17:34 EST
Japanese star Ichiro Suzuki is finalizing terms of a new two-year Major League Baseball contract with the New York Yankees, according to a story on the team's website.
Sanchez makes deal to stay in Detroit: reports
Dec 14, 2012 14:22 EST
Right-handed pitcher Anibal Sanchez has agreed to a five-year deal worth $80 million to remain with the Detroit Tigers, snubbing an offer from the Chicago Cubs according to reports on Friday.
Posey, Cabrera earn baseball MVP honors
Nov 15, 2012 23:28 EST
San Francisco catcher Buster Posey, who came back from devastating injury to help the Giants win the World Series, was named baseball's National League Most Valuable Player on Thursday.
Posey, Cabrera earn MVP honors
Nov 15, 2012 19:07 EST
San Francisco catcher Buster Posey, who came back from devastating injury to help the Giants win the World Series, was named baseball's National League Most Valuable Player on Thursday.
Melvin, Johnson win top MLB manager awards
Nov 13, 2012 20:24 EST
Oakland Athletics Bob Melvin and Washington Nationals Davey Johnson have been named Managers of the Year for the second time in their Major League Baseball careers.
Philippines scours globe for baseball talent
Nov 09, 2012 12:10 EST
Philippines baseball officials have scoured the US and Japan professional leagues for players with the talent and eligibility to help the national side make it to the world championships, officials said.
Tigers re-sign Leyland after Series defeat
Oct 30, 2012 22:28 EDT
The Detroit Tigers are sticking with manager Jim Leyland for another season, despite being swept out of baseball's World Series by the San Francisco Giants in four games.
'Kung Fu Panda' powers Giants as Series MVP
Oct 29, 2012 06:01 EDT
San Francisco third baseman Pablo Sandoval was a unanimous choice for Most Valuable Player of the World Series thanks largely to the Venezuelan slugger's powerful performance with a bat.
Giants win World Series in sweep over Tigers
Oct 29, 2012 01:50 EDT
Crafting a World Series sweep with masterful pitching and clutch hits, the San Francisco Giants won a second Major League Baseball title in three seasons Sunday with a 4-3 victory over Detroit.
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| San Francisco Giants Established 1883 Based in San Francisco since 1958 | |||
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| World Series titles (5) | 1954 • 1933 • 1922 • 1921• 1905 | ||
| NL Pennants (20) | 2002 • 1989 • 1962 • 1954 1951 • 1937 • 1936 • 1933 1924 • 1923 • 1922 • 1921 1917 • 1913 • 1912 • 1911 1905 • 1904 • 1889 • 1888 | ||
| West Division titles (6) | 2003 • 2000 • 1997 • 1989 1987 • 1971 | ||
| Wild card berths (1) | 2002 | ||
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| Manager: Bruce Bochy | |||
| General Manager: Brian Sabean | |||
