Archive for the 'Giants' Category

Willie Mays will always be linked to the Giants. Some of his teammates can be linked to good nicknames.

With Tim Lincecum adding a vastly improved slider to his arsenal last September, he now has a menacing pitch for both right-handed and left-handed hitters.

Taking a break from writing history, Richard reviews The House That Ruth Built, the story of the original Yankee Stadium’s inaugural season.

On April 2, 1869, Hugh Jennings was born. Through his life, he would be known as Hughie, Ee-Yah and finally as a Hall of Famer.

The Giants stunned everyone by running the table in 2010. With the element of surprise now eliminated, can they repeat in 2011?

They say pitching wins championships. That might be much truer than previously believed.

The second from our competition winners

San Francisco and Los Angeles form a rivalry that goes beyond the big leagues.

This week Richard moves into his new apartment. In honor of the move, he looks back at the first season by players who moved to a new home and did so for many millions of dollars.

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