Giants outfielder Mike Yastrzemski is the grandson of Red Sox legend Carl Yastrzemski. The younger “Yaz” has become a solid player.
Jake Peavy Didn’t Win the Cy Young Award With His Talent Alone
Longtime MLB pitcher Jake Peavy became very religious as a child. Peavy later won two World Series titles and a Cy Young Award.
San Francisco Giants Pitcher Sam Coonrod Stands While All Other Players Kneel and Appears to Be Aubrey Huff 2.0
Sam Coonrod is a pitcher for the San Francisco Giants who decided to stand while all players for both teams kneeled during a moment of silence. He appears to be Aubrey Huff 2.0.
How Alyssa Nakken Made History in the MLB
Alyssa Nakken made history becoming the first women to coach during an MLB game. She is paving the way for women in baseball.
Can Major League Baseball Survive No Fans, Rules Changes, and Anthem Kneeling?
Can an attendance-starving Major League Baseball survive no fans, multiple rules changes, and kneeling during the national anthem?
Who Was the First MLB Player to Kneel During the National Anthem and Support Colin Kaepernick?
Colin Kaepernick began kneeling during the national anthem in 2016. Who was the first MLB player to kneel during the anthem?
The MLB Isn’t Wasting Any Time Supporting Players Kneeling for the National Anthem
Members of the San Francisco Giants took a knee during the national anthem of an exhibition game and the MLB is in full support.
Aubrey Huff and Donald Trump Are Still Missing the Point of the San Francisco Giants Kneeling for the National Anthem
On Monday, several San Francisco Giants kneeled during the national anthem. Unsurprisingly, the likes of Donald Trump and Aubrey Huff weren’t pleased.
Buster Posey’s Sibling Accomplished a Nearly Impossible Feat at the Plate
Buster Posey has been one of the best players in the MLB for the Giants over the past decade. Hitting seems to run in his family.
San Francisco Giants Removed Willie McCovey Statue from Oracle Park for Surprising Reason
The Willie McCovey statue is part of the Oracle Park experience for a San Francisco Giants game. Unfortunately, the Giants had to take the statue down.
Barry Bonds Hit His 762 Home Runs Off an Insane Number of Pitchers
A look at exactly how many pitchers gave up home runs to former Pittsburgh Pirates and San Francisco Giants slugger Barry Bonds.
Fake Fans in the Stands Are Causing Real Problems for Teams
Leeds United has been pranked twice by cardboard cutouts at home soccer matches. Will the San Francisco Giants be next?
MLB All-Star Ray Durham Bought an Insane Home With His $67 Million Earnings
MLB second baseman Ray Durham was an All-Star and far better than you remember. The $67 million in career earnings say as much. Just look at his old house.
Juan Marichal Ignited What Might Be the Most Horrific Brawl in MLB History
Former San Francisco Giants pitcher Juan Marichal ignited what might be the most horrific brawl in Major League Baseball history.
Which Pitchers Hit the Most Home Runs in MLB History?
The possible implementation of a universal DH will mean the end for pitchers hitting home runs. Which pitchers hit the most homers?
What Happened to Two-Time MLB All-Star Shawon Dunston?
Believe it or not, Shawon Dunston was once the most highly-coveted prospect in baseball. After hitting an astounding .790 in his senior year at Thomas Jefferson High School in Brooklyn, Dunston was taken with the first overall pick in the 1982 MLB draft by the Chicago Cubs, becoming the first player from the New York …
Barry Bonds Once Paid $40K to Keep a Bat Company in Business
Barry Bonds obviously doesn’t have the best reputation in the baseball world. However, there are a few instances that highlight Bonds’s generosity.
Longtime Giants Reliever Jeremy Affeldt’s Kids Turned Him Into a Walking Injury Bug
Longtime San Francisco Giants reliever Jeremy Affeldt suffered at least three injuries because of his family. Here are the details.
Whatever Happened to Giants Closer Brian Wilson and His Iconic Beard?
Giants closer Brian Wilson and his fantastic beard helped the team to two World Series titles. Where is the former All-Star now?
Whatever Happened to Ruben Rivera, the Yankees Outfielder Who Sold Derek Jeter’s Glove?
Ruben Rivera was a talented prospect, but the Yankees traded him when he sold Derek Jeter’s glove. What is Ruben Rivera doing now?
Madison Bumgarner Once Dated a Girl Named Madison Bumgarner
Madison Bumgarner is a simple man. So simple, in fact, that he once dated a girl with the same name as his and couldn’t have cared less.
Aubrey Huff Turned Nearly $60 Million Into a Charitable Art Career
Aubrey Huff won two World Series titles with the San Francisco Giants. Huff is now a mental health advocate and charitable artist.
Cy Young Winner Tim Lincecum Earned $100 Million, Then Vanished Without a Trace
Tim Lincecum won two Cy Youngs with the San Francisco Giants, then vanished without a trace. Where did the fan favorite ace go?
Monte Irvin, Not Jackie Robinson, Almost Broke Baseball’s Color Barrier in 1947
Negro Leagues star outfielder Monte Irvin could have broken baseball’s color barrier instead of Jackie Robinson. Here’s why Irvin didn’t.
Whatever Happened to Oakland A’s Cy Young Pitcher Barry Zito?
Barry Zito’s baseball career peaked with a Cy Young Award, but dropped off after signing a huge deal with the San Francisco Giants.
Barry Bonds Loved Hitting Home Runs on April 12
San Francisco Giants outfielder Barry Bonds treasured April 12. Bonds regularly hit significant home runs on April 12 throughout his career.
Steroid Connections Aren’t Why Barry Bonds Wasn’t in Baseball Video Games
San Francisco Giants legend Barry Bonds didn’t appear in video games near the end of his career. The reason why will surprise you.
The Beatles and Baseball Create a Unique Auction Double Play
A baseball signed by the members of the Beatles in 1966 could fetch a six-figure sum in an auction.
Ken Griffey Jr. Made Successful MLB Debut on This Day in 1989
Before he was arguably baseball’s biggest star in the 1990s, Ken Griffey Jr. was simply a 19-year-old hoping to make an immediate impact with the Seattle Mariners. In a time before service time debates, the Mariners chose to open the 1989 season with a young minor league player who gave them the best chance at …
What Happened to San Francisco Giants Slugger Barry Bonds?
During the 2000s, few Major League baseball players were more famous than Barry Bonds. What happened to the San Francisco Giants slugger?
Who Hit the Most Home Runs on MLB’s Opening Day?
Who hit the most Opening Day home runs in MLB history? The answer, as well as which active player is closest, may surprise you.
Whatever Happened to Barry Bonds’ Record-Breaking Home Run Ball?
Barry Bonds’ record-breaking 756th home run ball sold for nearly $750,000 in 2008, but where is it now and how did it get there?
Like Tom Brady, These Recent MLB Stars Looked Weird in Other Uniforms
Tom Brady isn’t the only star athlete who played for a different team at the end of his career. Here are some baseball stars who did the same.
Is Jeff Samardzija a Good fit for the Yankees?
The New York Yankees are in need of starting pitching help with Luis Severino out for the season. Is Samardzija the right fit for a trade?
Why Did Mickey Mantle and Willie Mays Get Banned From Baseball?
Mickey Mantle and Willie Mays are two of the most legendary names in baseball. So what caused both players to be banned and was it a mistake?
The Giants Will Ban 1 Player From Their World Series Reunion
Aubrey Huff has two years to clean up his image if the former Major League Baseball star intends to earn an invitation to the reunion celebrating the San Francisco Giants’ 2012 World Series championship. However, the retired slugger can forget about rubbing elbows with former teammates and front-office employees this summer when the Giants hold …
MLB: Where Does Bruce Bochy Rank Among the Best MLB Managers of all Time?
No matter how you look at it, the recently retired Bruce Bochy goes down as one of the best MLB managers of his or any era.
7 Crazy Facts About the MLB Playoffs
Did you know the first World Series went eight games? Here are seven more crazy facts about the MLB Playoffs.
MLB: A Meaningless Giants-Rockies Game Might Have Set an Unbreakable Baseball Record
The Giants and Rockies might have set an unbreakable baseball record in a meaningless late-season game between two non-contending teams.
These MLB Ballpark Features Are Just Plain Weird
Take some time to wander the ballpark and see what features and quirks they’ve added for MLB fans. Here are our favorite ballpark additions.
Did You Know These Crazy Facts About the MLB Wild-Card Game?
No other sport features anything quite like the MLB wild-card games. Here are some crazy facts about the history of the wild-card teams
Which MLB Team Has the Most Players in the Hall of Fame?
Some baseball teams have a knack for acquiring this level of talent. The following franchises have the most players in the MLB Hall of Fame.
Should the San Francisco Giants Trade Madison Bumgarner This Year?
Madison Bumgarner has pitched for the San Francisco Giants since 2009. Will he still be a Giant at the end of the July 31 MLB Trade Deadline?
MLB: Pablo Sandoval of all People Made History During a Blowout Loss
Pablo Sandoval might not be the feared baseball player he once was, but he entered the MLB record books with one marvelous game.
MLB: Madison Bumgarner’s No-Trade List is an act of Genius
San Francisco Giants pitcher Madison Bumgarner has contractual conditions on where he can be traded, and they’re actually quite brilliant.
MLB: Are the San Francisco Giants Finally Done Defending Hunter Strickland?
Closing pitcher Hunter Strickland injured his pitching hand by punching a door. Are the Giants finally done defending his bad behavior?
MLB: 10 Best Ballparks to Watch a Game
There’s nothing quite like watching a baseball game in a good stadium, so here are the 10 best ballparks to watch a Major League Baseball game.
The Biggest Surprise Teams of the 2017 MLB Season
Most of the MLB teams we expected to be at the top or bottom of their divisions are right where we thought they’d be. And then there are these surprises…
The MLB Teams Getting Nothing for Their Payrolls in 2017
Sometimes, MLB teams spend a fortune and get next to nothing in return. Here are the baseball teams fitting that description in 2017.
The 10 Most Valuable MLB Teams in 2017
According to Forbes, the average Major League Baseball team is worth $1.54 billion. But the 10 most valuable MLB teams lead the way in 2017.
From Wild Card to World Series: MLB Teams That Beat the Odds
Is the Wild Card a disadvantage in Major League Baseball? Here are 12 clubs that reached the World Series with the last playoff spot.