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Friday Finances: Ignore Us at Your Peril

Christopher Caen | Posted 06.01.2012

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Christopher Caen

You may not know it, being out here on the "other coast," but we have a presidential election coming up. Although we are one of the biggest states and one of the biggest piles of electoral college votes, we get absolutely no love, do we now?

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Could Bonds Return To The Giants?

AP | JANIE McCAULEY | Posted 05.30.2012

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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Barry Bonds is publicly referring to himself as a convicted felon these days, and he's quick to point out that conviction was n...

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A's No Match Against Giants Offense

Malaika Bobino | Posted 05.22.2012

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Malaika Bobino

The Giants picked up where they left off Thursday and got off to another impressive start for the offense. They dominated early, leaving many to think change has come.

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Giants Find the Runs for Win Over Cards

Malaika Bobino | Posted 05.18.2012

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Malaika Bobino

The bats came alive and if you weren't there to see it, you maybe in disbelief. It's been no secret the Giants offense has struggled in producing hits and runs. Not sure if this is a turning point in a new direction, but it's definitely a good start.

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A Bum Night for Bumgarner

Malaika Bobino | Posted 05.18.2012

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Malaika Bobino

No longer undefeated at home, Madison Bumgarner pitched a good game but lacked the run support.

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Tulo Hit By Line Drive In Rox Dugout

AP | Posted 05.15.2012

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SAN FRANCISCO -- Standing atop the steps in the dugout waiting for his next at-bat, Troy Tulowitzki never saw the line drive coming off Colorado teamm...

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Giants Pitcher Suspended For 100 Games

AP | Posted 05.08.2012

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LOS ANGELES -- San Francisco Giants reliever Guillermo Mota was suspended for 100 games on Monday, becoming just the third major league player penaliz...

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A Sampling Of Iconic MLB Relievers' Facial Hair

New York Times | Greg Hanlon | Posted 04.27.2012

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A sampling of iconic relief-pitcher facial hair, by Greg Hanlon....

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Baseball as Oxygen -- Another Year in Bloom

Joshua Braff | Posted 04.24.2012

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Joshua Braff

It's Baseball season again. The cable guy on the phone says I can see every professional game in the United States. He calls it a "buffet of pro-hardball," and I begin to see what he means, flipping my new remote higher and higher.

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Giants Closer Set For Surgery

AP | JANIE McCAULEY | Posted 04.19.2012

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SAN FRANCISCO -- All-Star Giants closer Brian Wilson will undergo Tommy John reconstructive elbow surgery Thursday in Pensacola, Fla. Renowned orthop...

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Barry Zito's Last Chance With The Giants

Jordan Schultz | Posted 04.19.2012

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Jordan Schultz

Barry Zito hasn't exactly lived up to expectations since joining San Francisco. Zito's contract is worth $126 million through 2013, and his overall performance has been a colossal failure.

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Tim Lincecum Will Be Fine.. Probably

FanGraphs | Posted 04.17.2012

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After getting drilled for four runs in the first inning by the Phillies last night, the ever-growing worry surrounding Tim Lincecum reached a fever pi...

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Wilson Done? Fear For The Beard

AP | JANIE McCAULEY | Posted 04.14.2012

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SAN FRANCISCO -- Giants closer Brian Wilson is likely headed for surgery on his right elbow after an MRI revealed structural damage and an issue with ...

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WATCH: Beaten Giants Fan Wishes Son Good Luck On First Pitch At Giants Home Opener

AP | ANTONIO GONZALEZ | Posted 04.13.2012

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SAN FRANCISCO — Bryan Stow needed only three words to move an entire ballpark at the San Francisco Giants' home opener. Nearly beaten to death ...

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Five Lessons About Politics I Learned From Baseball

Christine Pelosi | Posted 04.13.2012

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Christine Pelosi

It's Opening Day in San Francisco and opening week for the Presidential general election -- a perfect time for renewal, hope, and plans for victory next fall.

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WATCH: With Every Strikeout, MLB Players Donate To Fight Child Trafficking

Posted 04.12.2012

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Opening day for some Major League Baseball players proved to be more unifying than it was competitive. Several big leaguers are starting their sea...

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Zito Turns Back Clock Against Rockies

AP | ARNIE STAPLETON | Posted 04.09.2012

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DENVER -- Barry Zito threw a four-hitter for his first shutout in nine years and Pablo Sandoval hit a two-run homer to lead the San Francisco Giants t...

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Are The Warriors Moving To San Francisco?

Aaron Sankin | Posted 04.09.2012

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Notably absent from the San Francisco Giants' $1.6 billion announcement last week was any mention of a previously rumored use for the space--a shiny, ...

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PHOTOS: Huge New Development At AT&T Park

Robin Wilkey | Posted 04.05.2012

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On Wednesday, Mayor Ed Lee, the San Francisco Giants and the Port of San Francisco unveiled a proposal for Mission Rock, a 27-acre community developme...

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49-Year-Old Pitcher Dominates In Spring Training

AP | Posted 03.23.2012

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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Jamie Moyer pitched four perfect innings and made a case to join the Rockies' rotation by helping Colorado to a 7-0 win over a sp...

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One Baseball Team, Cradle to Grave

Justin Cox | Posted 05.20.2012

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Justin Cox

I'm of the opinion that a fan should pick one team and ride that train from birth until death. One team per league is fine, but there should be one team that trumps all, without question.

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It All Starts From the Ground Up!

Dr. Steve Rosenberg | Posted 05.19.2012

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Dr. Steve Rosenberg

The feet are the first thing that hit the ground and without balanced feet a player's mechanics can be affected.

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WATCH: San Francisco Giants Release 2012 Commercial

Robin Wilkey | Posted 03.12.2012

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The hot stove league is finally over, and anyone with a television knows that Giants fever is in full swing. Last week, the Giants released a new s...

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Giants Manager Ejects Angels Scout From Spring Training Practice

AP | Posted 05.08.2012

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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — San Francisco Giants manager Bruce Bochy apparently thought a rival scout was getting too much of a good look at his team. ...

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Matt Cain Makes Spring Debut

AP | Posted 03.06.2012

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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Matt Cain pitched two scoreless innnings in his spring debut for San Francisco before the Milwaukee Brewers rallied to beat the G...

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