The Giants improved to 7-2 in 2010, the team’s best start since going 8-1 to open the 2003 season. That year the Giants went 100-62 to win the NL West.
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It’s Springtime, Birds are Flying and Tiger is ‘Chirping’
Posted on April 15 2010 by Tom Ferda.
Milton Bradley of the Mariners started this Spring’s bird-fest when he saluted Texas fans with a middle finger. Not to be outdone, Cincinnati Reds player, Jay Bruce was caught on camera flipping off his dugout with double digits.
Lincecum Smokes Braves With 10 Strikeouts in 6-3 Win
Posted on April 12 2010 by Theo Fightmaster.
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – Thanks to Tim Lincecum’s 10 strike-out performance, some timely two-out hitting, and the first home run of the year for Pablo Sandoval, the Giants didn’t allow history to repeat itself, picking up a satisfying 6-3 win over the Atlanta Braves.
Bonds Says he is “Proud” of Mark McGwire
Posted on April 12 2010 by Theo Fightmaster.
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – Barry Bonds is back in the news after making some interesting comments to a group of reporters recently. Bonds told reporters he was “proud” of Mark McGwire’s steroid admission.
Does MLB Need Spell-checkers?
Posted on April 10 2010 by Miriam Romain.
In the latest saga of misspelled team or proper names, Eugenio Velez of the San Francisco Giants came into the game in the 7th inning of last Wednesday’s game wearing a jersey that said San Francicso.
Giants Open Season 3-0 But Winless In Spelling Bees
Posted on April 07 2010 by Theo Fightmaster.
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – After racking up 19 hits in a 10-4 victory capping a season-opening sweep of the Astros, the Giants showed they do have one major weakness – spelling. Reserve utility man Eugenio Velez entered the game as a part of a double-switch in the seventh inning. His grey Giants road jersey spelled out “San Francicsco.”
Lincecum Leads Giants over Astros 5-2 in Season Opener
Posted on April 06 2010 by Theo Fightmaster.
HOUSTON – At this rate Tim Lincecum will surely win his third-consecutive Cy Young award, Bengie Molina will be the most prodigious 35-year-old catcher in the game, John Bowker will win a gold glove for his outfield defense, and Mark DeRosa will shatter Barry Bonds’ single-season home run record. Oh, the excitement of an Opening Day win. Exaggeration aside, it was an awfully fine all-around performance.
Braves Blow Out Zambrano and Cubs 16-5 on Opening Day
Posted on April 06 2010 by Miriam Romain.
ATLANTA, GA. – The Cubs scored three runs on a Marlon Byrd home run in the top of the first, but Zambrano was not on his game. The Cubs No.1 starter gave up six runs in the bottom of the first, three on a three-run home run by rookie Jason Heyward in his first at bat.
Obama Will Toss Opening Pitch in Washington
Posted on March 29 2010 by Tom Ferda.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – When the Washington Nationals open their season at Nationals Park on April 5th, President Barrack Obama will have the honor of tossing the opening pitch.
Twins’ Mauer Signs 4th Largest Contract in MLB History
Posted on March 22 2010 by Miriam Romain.
The Minnesota Twins have signed catcher and local Joe Mauer to a massive eight year, $184 million contract, which includes a full no-trade clause. The contract is the fourth largest in major league baseball history.