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SF Giants, The lighter side of sports

Some Of An Even Year Better Than…

  They say we are going to have Baseball live in stadiums. Some but not all of our favorite players … Continue reading Some Of An Even Year Better Than…

The lighter side of sports

Duggar won’t need surgery; season likely over

CHICAGO — Steven Duggar and the Giants received good news during his visit with Dr. Neal ElAttrache in Los Angeles. … Continue reading Duggar won’t need surgery; season likely over

Giants place red-hot Dickerson on injured list
SF Giants, The lighter side of sports

Giants place red-hot Dickerson on injured list

Just when we decide we’re going to go for it we get some key injuries that scare me! Get back … Continue reading Giants place red-hot Dickerson on injured list

OKAY ALL FIXED! CAN WE KEEP HIM?
SF Giants, The lighter side of sports

OKAY ALL FIXED! CAN WE KEEP HIM?

  MADISON IS ALL BETTER SO LET’S GO GIANTS! Continue reading OKAY ALL FIXED! CAN WE KEEP HIM?

THIS IS A CALL FOR AN UPRISING!
SF Giants, The lighter side of sports

THIS IS A CALL FOR AN UPRISING!

We start a series against the DODGERS tonight and our SF Giants are in desperate need of a win. Okay … Continue reading THIS IS A CALL FOR AN UPRISING!

Never Say Never
SF Giants, The lighter side of sports

Never Say Never

And Never Leave A SF Giants Game Early! Another game that I assume most people would think was a snooze … Continue reading Never Say Never

Don’t Have To Be Smart To Choose SFGiants Manager
SF Giants, The lighter side of sports

Don’t Have To Be Smart To Choose SFGiants Manager

https://www.mlb.com/giants/?partnerId=ed-14540585-1176933033 “Those of us who work in baseball operations aren’t necessarily the best-equipped — well, I won’t even say “necessarily” … Continue reading Don’t Have To Be Smart To Choose SFGiants Manager

SF Giants, The lighter side of sports

My Heart Is Set On Wotus

San Francisco Giants need a Manager or a Grumpy Uncle recently awake from his nap. Someone who is already there … Continue reading My Heart Is Set On Wotus

Bochy on final week: ‘I’ll have some emotions’
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Bochy on final week: ‘I’ll have some emotions’

You and me both Skipper! https://www.mlb.com/news/bruce-bochy-savoring-final-homestand Continue reading Bochy on final week: ‘I’ll have some emotions’

Giants look to even series behind Bumgarner
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Giants look to even series behind Bumgarner

Let’s hope Bum can get us a win tonight! We need it! Most importantly since the season is winding down-Let’s … Continue reading Giants look to even series behind Bumgarner

Sandoval to undergo Tommy John surgery
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Sandoval to undergo Tommy John surgery

Continue reading Sandoval to undergo Tommy John surgery

Giants pick up 2B Gennett in deal with Reds
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Giants pick up 2B Gennett in deal with Reds

https://www.mlb.com/news/scooter-gennett-deal-to-giantsHis name is Scooter! I love him already!! Continue reading Giants pick up 2B Gennett in deal with Reds

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Pavlovic On Trades

Giants loading up taxi squad in case of reliever trades https://smart.link/5afa0f94e49a5?component_id=205346&team_id=bay-area-giants&action=open Continue reading Pavlovic On Trades

Giants win 6th straight in 16-inning walk off
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Giants win 6th straight in 16-inning walk off

https://www.mlb.com/news/giants-walk-off-in-16th-on-donovan-solano-sin Continue reading Giants win 6th straight in 16-inning walk off

Red-hot Giants complete 4-game sweep
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Red-hot Giants complete 4-game sweep

https://www.mlb.com/news/giants-beat-rockies-to-complete-sweep Continue reading Red-hot Giants complete 4-game sweep

BUMGARNER A HUMBLE MAN
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BUMGARNER A HUMBLE MAN

ITS TRUE-I KNOW VERY LITTLE ABOUT THE INS AND OUTS OF BUILDING A BASEBALL TEAM However I do have common … Continue reading BUMGARNER A HUMBLE MAN

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Who Dat

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SFGIANTS  Pacing Themselves Like A Fine Racehorse
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SFGIANTS Pacing Themselves Like A Fine Racehorse

I don’t know why I didn’t see this coming! Bochy is still a genius – he’s not just muddling through … Continue reading SFGIANTS Pacing Themselves Like A Fine Racehorse

Here are the finalists for All-Star Starters Election
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Here are the finalists for All-Star Starters Election

https://www.mlb.com/news/all-star-ballot-starters-election-vote Continue reading Here are the finalists for All-Star Starters Election

LA Dodgers Set Another Record-For Poor Sportsmanship!
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LA Dodgers Set Another Record-For Poor Sportsmanship!

The”Splash” sound when Muncy walks on! The gif of LouSeal surrounded by sharks! Muncy being allowed to wear that shirt … Continue reading LA Dodgers Set Another Record-For Poor Sportsmanship!

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Posey in contention for All-Star Primary vote

https://www.mlb.com/news/buster-posey-among-leaders-for-all-star-primary-vote Continue reading Posey in contention for All-Star Primary vote

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Official San Francisco Giants Website | MLB.com

https://www.mlb.com/giants Continue reading Official San Francisco Giants Website | MLB.com

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Bumgarner’s pep talk helps SF rookie settle in

https://www.mlb.com/news/giants-bullpen-spoils-shaun-anderson-strong-start Continue reading Bumgarner’s pep talk helps SF rookie settle in

YOU MEAN GASSED Gassed?
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YOU MEAN GASSED Gassed?

https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/giants/madison-bumgarner-was-gassed-loss-marlins-bruce-bochy-admits Bochy knows his players and his concern for them is obviously sincere. Bumgarner was gassed and that’s apparently all … Continue reading YOU MEAN GASSED Gassed?

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Shark faces Fish to open 9-game road trip

https://www.mlb.com/gameday/giants-vs-marlins/2019/05/28/567385 Continue reading Shark faces Fish to open 9-game road trip

SFGIANTS excitement ends with Superman
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SFGIANTS excitement ends with Superman

Wow, what can I say about tonight’s Giants D-backs game…We got the s*** beat out of us!!! Despite”Superman’s stunning defensive … Continue reading SFGIANTS excitement ends with Superman

SFGIANTS COME ON BACK
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SFGIANTS COME ON BACK

A lot of people think that baseball is boring- that is because they are not San Francisco Giants fans! I … Continue reading SFGIANTS COME ON BACK

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Giants top pitching prospect Shaun Anderson to make MLB debut Wednesday

The Giants using an opener for the first time Tuesday will be followed by a much more traditional baseball concept: … Continue reading Giants top pitching prospect Shaun Anderson to make MLB debut Wednesday

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Anderson applauds Giants’ efforts to fly his family out, make debut memorable | KNBR-AM

San Francisco Giants top pitching prospect, Shaun Anderson, made his major league debut Wednesday afternoon in front of friends and … Continue reading Anderson applauds Giants’ efforts to fly his family out, make debut memorable | KNBR-AM

GIANTS BREAK MOLD WITH VENDITTE
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GIANTS BREAK MOLD WITH VENDITTE

Pat Venditte of the San Francisco Giants on February 21 2019 in Scottsdale. The Giants have broken the mold in … Continue reading GIANTS BREAK MOLD WITH VENDITTE

THE ORIGINAL ODD
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THE ORIGINAL ODD

REALLY?! SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS WON TODAY AGAINST THE PITTSBURGH PIRATES and no surprise to me BRANDON BELT hero again.  I … Continue reading THE ORIGINAL ODD

THE DARK SIDE OF ODD
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THE DARK SIDE OF ODD

The LAND OF ODD -not YOUR PRISON! “YOU ALWAYS HAD THE POWER TO GO HOME” IN the end of the … Continue reading THE DARK SIDE OF ODD

ARE YOU A GOOD SWITCH OR A BAD SWITCH
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ARE YOU A GOOD SWITCH OR A BAD SWITCH

OUR JOURNEY Through the Land of ODD continues… BRYON REYNOLDS is a SWITCH HITTER and a good one! HIS Freshman … Continue reading ARE YOU A GOOD SWITCH OR A BAD SWITCH

UNDERCOVER IN THE LAND OF ODD
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UNDERCOVER IN THE LAND OF ODD

IN SEARCH OF THE SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS MOJO At great danger to myself I went undercover into enemy territory to … Continue reading UNDERCOVER IN THE LAND OF ODD

LA DODGERS-ODDS FLYING MONKEYS
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LA DODGERS-ODDS FLYING MONKEYS

WHAT IS HAPPENING WITH THE SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS?     WE ARE MISSING THE MAGIC! TONIGHT’S ASSIGNMENT IS BEAT LA!   … Continue reading LA DODGERS-ODDS FLYING MONKEYS

THE WIZARD OF ODD
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THE WIZARD OF ODD

MADISON BUMGARNER IS THE WIZARD OF ODD! BUM takes on the KC Royals for us tonight and I believe he … Continue reading THE WIZARD OF ODD

THE RETURN TO ODD
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THE RETURN TO ODD

I WOULDN’T USE THE WORDS “LOSING STREAK” BUT I HEARD IT BEING BATTED AROUND. TONIGHT CUETO CONTINUES HIS CURSE ON … Continue reading THE RETURN TO ODD

THE OPENING OF ODD
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THE OPENING OF ODD

As predicted this season will be ODD and our 2017  SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS know how to play that. Sunday April 2nd 2017 ARIZONA … Continue reading THE OPENING OF ODD

THE CURSE OF THE TOE HEAD !
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THE CURSE OF THE TOE HEAD !

PUERTO RICO PLAYED TOUGH but they made a major mistake! One many have made before and that is to place stock in that old rumor -“Blondes Have More Fun” Continue reading THE CURSE OF THE TOE HEAD !

Giants Hire Barry Bonds To Front Office Position — CBS San Francisco
SF Giants, The lighter side of sports

Giants Hire Barry Bonds To Front Office Position — CBS San Francisco

After spending a year as the hitting coach for the Miami Marlins, former San Francisco star Barry Bonds will be … Continue reading Giants Hire Barry Bonds To Front Office Position — CBS San Francisco

JUST A LITTLE TRIM PLEASE
SF Giants, spring training, The lighter side of sports

JUST A LITTLE TRIM PLEASE

SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS after yesterday’s game gave the roster a little trim. They cut six guys after Sunday’s game. Pitchers … Continue reading JUST A LITTLE TRIM PLEASE

SF Giants, The lighter side of sports

NOT OUR PROBLEMO ANYMORE

  Sunday at Hohokam Stadium in Mesa, Ariz., A’s vs Cubs (A’s 9-8)   So our former “closer” Santiago Casilla … Continue reading NOT OUR PROBLEMO ANYMORE

SF Giants, The lighter side of sports

LITTLE FAN GIANT ATTITUDE

SOMETIMES you run along a “younger person” who’s destiny is to be a San Francisco Giants fan. You know–the kind … Continue reading LITTLE FAN GIANT ATTITUDE

FROM ZERO TO SIXTY BEFORE THE SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS
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FROM ZERO TO SIXTY BEFORE THE SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS

I WENT FROM ZERO TO 60…IN…WELL IN 60 YEARS!           It took a full week but I … Continue reading FROM ZERO TO SIXTY BEFORE THE SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS

THE BAD THE GOOD AND THE KRUKOW
SF Giants, The lighter side of sports

THE BAD THE GOOD AND THE KRUKOW

Bad News and Good News Bad news first of course so that we smile at the end. Mike Krukow is … Continue reading THE BAD THE GOOD AND THE KRUKOW

ADRIANZA STEPS ASIDE & THE RETURN OF THE MOOSE
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ADRIANZA STEPS ASIDE & THE RETURN OF THE MOOSE

Some  San Francisco Giants recent happenings: Signing of NICK HUNDLEY free agent CATCHER 1 year 2 million dollars. Trevor Brown … Continue reading ADRIANZA STEPS ASIDE & THE RETURN OF THE MOOSE

The lighter side of sports

The Reverend Abides — Brandon Crawford

Originally posted on Brandon and Brandon:
Everyone knows about Hunter’s speeches in the clubhouse. But when he crashed into the bullpen fence… Continue reading The Reverend Abides — Brandon Crawford

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LINCECUM F**K YEAH!

  So the anxiously awaited announcement came tonight but at least for me nothing was actually let out of the … Continue reading LINCECUM F**K YEAH!

Guest Blogger: Denard Span
The lighter side of sports

Guest Blogger: Denard Span

Originally posted on Brandon and Brandon:
So Crawford and Belt are handing over their blog to me for a day. Apparently they… Continue reading Guest Blogger: Denard Span

Whats Not To Like About Spring? Ask Mamma
The lighter side of sports

Whats Not To Like About Spring? Ask Mamma

Two reasons Mamma  is not in love with pre-season games played during Spring Training.  Don’t get me wrong I love … Continue reading Whats Not To Like About Spring? Ask Mamma

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