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Join Darren Sabedra for a live chat as the San Francisco Giants square off against the Detroit Tigers in Game 2 of the World Series.
October 25, 2012 at 12:40 AM
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San Francisco Giants left fielder Gregor Blanco makes two diving catches on line drives to quell potential rallies by the Detroit Tigers in Game 1 of the World...
October 24, 2012 at 11:40 PM
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Buster Posey caught both Barry Zito and Tim Lincecum and was in the on-deck circle for all three of Pablo Sandoval's home runs in the San Francisco Giants 8-3 win over...
October 24, 2012 at 11:40 PM
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I'm lucky enough to have Tom Haudricourt, the veteran Brewers beat writer sitting next to me during these World Series games. He summed up Game 1 perfectly with a...
October 24, 2012 at 10:40 PM
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The San Francisco Giants' Pablo Sandoval became the fourth player in history to hit three homers in a World Series game.
October 24, 2012 at 10:40 PM
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Second baseman delivers RBI single to tie franchise record.
October 24, 2012 at 10:40 PM
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San Francisco Giants beat the Detroit Tigers 8-3 in Game 1 of the 2012 World Series.
October 24, 2012 at 10:40 PM
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The Detroit Tigers had five days off before starting the World Series, then played Wednesday's opener as if they could have used a sixth. Ace Justin Verlander was...
October 24, 2012 at 10:40 PM
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San Francisco Giants pitchers Barry Zito and Tim Lincecum, whose struggles have been well-documented, help win Game 1 of the World Series against the Detroit...
October 24, 2012 at 10:40 PM
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The Panda took it to Tigers' ace Justin Verlander in the All-Star Game, helping send home-field advantage to the National League and ultimately the Giants. Wednesday...
October 24, 2012 at 9:40 PM
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In one of the more unlikely results in recent World Series history, much-maligned Giants pitcher Barry Zito outdueled Detroit Tigers ace Justin Verlander in Game 1 on...
October 24, 2012 at 9:40 PM
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Because we can't get into the clubhouse for a while and I'm bored, here's my early version of the game story. Unedited, so be easy! After winning six elimination games...
October 24, 2012 at 8:40 PM
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Barry Zito is a superstar, Pablo Sandoval owns Justin Verlander and Detroit Tigers must be shaking
October 24, 2012 at 8:40 PM
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Rosalie Alioto truly a member of San Francisco Giants' family
October 24, 2012 at 8:40 PM
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Giants third baseman joins legends Babe Ruth, Reggie Jackson and Albert Pujols with his big night in World Series' Game 1.
October 24, 2012 at 8:40 PM
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The Panda took it to Tigers' ace Justin Verlander in the All-Star Game, helping send home-field advantage to the National League and ultimately the Giants. Wednesday...
October 24, 2012 at 8:40 PM
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With a three-home run game from Pablo Sandoval, the Giants beat the Detroit Tigers 8-3 to open the World Series
October 24, 2012 at 8:40 PM
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Madison Bumgarner has had a tough postseason, but thinks he has solved a mechanical flaw
October 24, 2012 at 6:40 PM
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Around the San Francisco Bay Area, thousands thrilled to the Fall Classic's opening contest Wednesday evening against the American League champion Detroit...
October 24, 2012 at 6:40 PM
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Join Joe Stiglich now for a live chat as the Giants take on the Tigers in Game 1 of the 2012 Fall Classic.[[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full...
October 24, 2012 at 5:40 PM
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The Giants tinkered with their lineup all season long, but now that we've hit the postseason, it's all pretty simple. Bruce Bochy didn't make any roster changes for the...
October 24, 2012 at 4:40 PM
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Join San Jose Mercury News Sports Writer Darren Sabedra and Social Media Editor Deborah Petersen at 4 p.m. today for a Google + Hangout as they chat about Game 1 of the...
October 24, 2012 at 4:40 PM
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With the Giants in the World Series, fans want to be where the action is. But expensive tickets and limited seats mean plenty are left outside the ballpark, wishing they...
October 24, 2012 at 3:40 PM
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Batting order for the San Francisco Giants and Detroit Tigers for Wednesday's World Series Game 1
October 24, 2012 at 2:40 PM
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The Giants and the Tigers come into the World Series with eight straight victories between them, each team counting on the propulsive force of its winning streak to...
October 24, 2012 at 2:40 PM
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Here we go... Pagan CF Scutaro 2B Sandoval 3B Posey C Pence RF Belt 1B Blanco LF Crawford SS Zito LHP Tigers: Jackson CF Infante 2B Cabrera 3B Fielder 1B Young LF...
October 24, 2012 at 1:40 PM
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Aside from the fact that the Giants employ Marco Scutaro and the Tigers do not, the greatest advantage in this series could come in the bullpens. The Giants' pen has...
October 24, 2012 at 12:40 PM
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From Ricky's (San Leandro) to Rookies (San Jose) and McCovey's (Walnut Creek) here are places to drink and cheer on the home team.
October 24, 2012 at 11:40 AM
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Giants manager Bruce Bochy is sticking with the roster that got him to this point
October 24, 2012 at 11:40 AM
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Detroit Mayor Dave Bing and San Francisco Mayor Edwin Lee have vowed to perform a day of community service in the victor's city.
October 24, 2012 at 10:40 AM
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Not to be confused with the Angels' 'Rally Monkey' mascot, the World Series-bound San Francisco Giants have their own good luck talisman: a Francois Langur monkey born...
October 24, 2012 at 10:40 AM
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The Giants and Tigers open the World Series Wendesday. Join some of the country's best baseball writers to discuss what's on your mind about this year's Fall...
October 24, 2012 at 9:40 AM
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How does a team that lost its ace closer and best hitter, that faced spotty starting pitching and a lucrative push from the hated Dodgers somehow manage to get where it...
October 24, 2012 at 8:40 AM
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Barry Zito was on the 2010 team but didn't make World Series cut
October 23, 2012 at 11:40 PM
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Tigers ace has a 0.69 ERA this postseason
October 23, 2012 at 11:40 PM
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No Giants series -- even the World Series -- truly starts until they're staggering, semi-comatose and on the brink of extinction. That's the storyline of the 2012...
October 23, 2012 at 10:40 PM
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The redemption of Zito is complete, at least in the eyes of his teammates and employers, even before he takes the mound Wednesday night to face Detroit
October 23, 2012 at 9:40 PM
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This autumn marks 20 years since the Giants nearly left San Francisco after they played what was believed to be their last game ever in Northern California. It occurred...
October 23, 2012 at 9:40 PM
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As if the Game 7 triple-double wasn't strange enough, Hunter Pence revealed Tuesday that the magical bat had a name. "Fryer," Pence said. "I name all my bats. Whatever...
October 23, 2012 at 8:40 PM
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Hall of Famer moved to San Francisco in 1958 and he still has family, who happen to be Giants fans, in the Bay Area
October 23, 2012 at 8:40 PM
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The hype surrounding the Detroit Tigers centers on their marquee names -- pitcher Justin Verlander and sluggers Miguel Cabrera and Prince Fielder. But the Oakland A's...
October 23, 2012 at 8:40 PM
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Outfielder Hunter Pence started a pregame ritual that the Giants are taking to extremes.
October 23, 2012 at 8:40 PM
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San Francisco Giants, Detroit Tigers have total of nine Venezuelans on active rosters
October 23, 2012 at 7:40 PM
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Bruce Bochy's calm demeanor has helped the San Francisco Giants overcome obstacles during the season and postseason.
October 23, 2012 at 7:40 PM
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After a long and hard journey that began some 18 years ago, when the Cleveland Indians signed Marco Scutaro as a free agent out of Venezuela, the San Francisco Giants...
October 23, 2012 at 7:40 PM
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Detroit Tigers waiting around for almost a week may prove trouble -- for the Tigers
October 23, 2012 at 6:40 PM
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From Ricky's (San Leandro) to Rookies (San Jose) and McCovey's (Walnut Creek) here are places to drink and cheer on the home team.
October 23, 2012 at 6:40 PM
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The Giants haven't set their final World Series roster yet, but they have set their rotation. Barry Zito will start Game 1 on Wednesday, followed by Madison Bumgarner...
October 23, 2012 at 5:40 PM
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Manager Bruce Bochy says Lincecum will better serve the San Francisco Giants by pitching relief in World Series
October 23, 2012 at 5:40 PM
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We look at the walk-up music used by the two teams squaring off in the World Series
October 23, 2012 at 4:40 PM
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After pushing through a ninth-inning downpour in Giants' game 7 NLCS clincher, officials aren't expected to face the same tough weather calls in the World Series opener...
October 23, 2012 at 3:40 PM
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Join Joe Stiglich for a live chat as the San Francisco Giants square off against the Detroit Tigers in Game 1 of the World Series.
October 23, 2012 at 3:40 PM
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At the end of spring training, I picked the Giants to win the West this season, and instead of making a World Series pick, I just hinted at it. "They'll roll out...
October 23, 2012 at 2:40 PM
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Omar Vizquel, who retired this month after four decades in the majors, wants to see nine compatriots from Venezuela in San Francisco-Detroit series.
October 23, 2012 at 2:40 PM
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Fans are willing to go on hunger strikes, drive across the state or even paint your house to get into AT&T Park.
October 23, 2012 at 2:40 PM
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How World Series opponents match up against one another
October 23, 2012 at 2:40 PM
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The San Francisco Giants and Detroit Tigers are meeting in the World Series for the first time. Here's a look at how the two teams match up and which side has the...
October 23, 2012 at 12:40 PM
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Injured closer Brian Wilson, his beard dripping with rain and champagne, called what he had just witnessed a "storybook moment." The moment came with one of the stranger...
October 23, 2012 at 11:40 AM
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Hard rain punctuates the San Francisco Giants' NLCS-clinching victory over the St. Louis Cardinals.
October 23, 2012 at 11:40 AM
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The Giants, dripping wet, streamed into the clubhouse and started grabbing bottles of champagne. Ryan Theriot stood aside for a moment, surveying the scene. Theriot won...
October 23, 2012 at 1:40 AM
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The comeback kings will play for baseball's greatest crown. The Giants blew past the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday at AT&T Park, winning 9-0 in Game 7 of the...
October 22, 2012 at 11:40 PM
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Hunter Pence had a simple message, even a bit of a warning, on his first day as a Giant: "I have to be honest," he said. "Every now and then, I do things you don't see...
October 22, 2012 at 11:40 PM
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Giants ace leads the way with his arm and bat in clinching World Series berth with Game 7 victory
October 22, 2012 at 11:40 PM
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Pence's bizarre third-inning double clears the bases and breaks open Game 7 on the NLCS.
October 22, 2012 at 11:40 PM
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Patrick Willis, Jed York among the San Francisco 49ers tipping their helmets to the National League champs.
October 22, 2012 at 10:40 PM
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The Giants did not win the National League pennant here Monday night. They steamrollered the pennant. They trampled the pennant. They bear-hugged the pennant into...
October 22, 2012 at 10:40 PM
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Way back in spring training, Hunter Pence hit a wicked grounder that smacked Miguel Cabrera in the face. A few months later, Pablo Sandoval launched a bases-loaded...
October 22, 2012 at 10:40 PM
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Defensive gems by Brandon Crawford and others helped pave the way for the San Francisco Giants' eventual 9-0 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals to clinch the National...
October 22, 2012 at 10:40 PM
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Marco Scutaro soaks up MVP performance as San Francisco Giants win pennant
October 22, 2012 at 10:40 PM
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Theyre better than us, Holliday says after defeat
October 22, 2012 at 10:40 PM
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With Game 7 rout, San Francisco Giants complete history comeback from 3-1 deficit and advance to World Series against Detroit Tigers
October 22, 2012 at 9:40 PM
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Holliday missed Game 6 with a sore back and Carpenter has owned Giants pitcher Matt Cain, but St. Louis Cardinals manager Mike Matheny wanted his best lineup.
October 22, 2012 at 7:40 PM
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Advanced Giants World Series tickets are already sold out following a lottery the team held a month ago, but there are plenty of expensive tickets available from ticket...
October 22, 2012 at 5:40 PM
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Join Joe Stiglich for a live chat as the San Francisco Giants try to return to the World Series with a victory over the St. Louis Cardinals in Game 7 of the NLCS.[[ This...
October 22, 2012 at 4:40 PM
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Final set of pregame NLCS notes from AT&T Park, where it's sunny but drizzling off and on... - Bochy on Game 7: "I think you need to appreciate what's ahead of us...
October 22, 2012 at 4:40 PM
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San Francisco weather report says rain won't be that heavy if it arrives before Game 7 ends
October 22, 2012 at 3:40 PM
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The #RallyCain and #RallyHorse movements have taken hold in the Twitterverse. Few are talking about whether the weather could put a damper on things Monday night...
October 22, 2012 at 2:40 PM
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Normal starting lineups for both sides, which is a bit of a surprise. Matt Carpenter has some ownage against Matt Cain, but sits for Matt Holliday, who had an MRI on his...
October 22, 2012 at 1:40 PM
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Rap star Lil Wayne leads the San Francisco Giants crowd at AT&T Park during the seventh-inning stretch.
October 22, 2012 at 10:40 AM
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Bruce Bochy often jokes about his team's grind-it-out offensive style, complimenting the lineup before smiling and pointing out that he wouldn't mind a few three-run...
October 21, 2012 at 11:40 PM
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