San Francisco Giants

SAN FRANCISCO, 03/30/2008 -- The San Francisco Giants made a number of roster moves prior to today's exhibition contest against the Oakland Athletics to set the Opening Day roster for their 126th National League campaign, club Senior Vice President and General Manager Brian Sabean announced today.

The San Francisco Giants made the following transactions to reach their final 25-man roster:

• Optioned catcher Eliezer Alfonzo to triple-A Fresno following yesterday's contest.
• Designated left-handed pitcher Steve Kline for assignment.
• Reassigned right-handed pitcher Bartolome Fortunato and infielder Justin Leone to minor league camp.
• Placed right-handed pitcher Vinnie Chulk on the 15-day Disabled List, retroactive to March 21, with a right shoulder strain.    » read more »

03/26/2008 -- During its annual Media Open House today, the San Francisco Giants announced plans for the 2008 50th Anniversary season with a preview of the ballpark's new group suites and enhanced View Level amenities.

The San Francisco Giants also announced that for the first time ever, it will open the ballpark for fans to watch the season opener on the scoreboard on March 31. The Giants and FSN Bay Area will open the ballpark and invite fans to come out and watch the season opener of the San Francisco Giants vs. Los Angeles Dodgers from Los Angeles on the scoreboard to celebrate the season opener and the re-launch of the network as Comcast SportsNet Bay Area.    » read more »

03/24/2008 -- The San Francisco Giants have named Greg Elliott as their new head groundskeeper at AT&T Park. Greg Elliott hails as the four-time South Atlantic League Groundskeeper of the Year for his maintenance of Classic Park, home of the Lake County Captains in Eastlake, Ohio.

Greg Elliott has more than a decade of experience in field maintenance and management. In addition to his service at Classic Park, he has served as turf manager for the Cedar Rapids Kernels, stadium operations manager for the Toledo Mud Hens and assistant groundskeeper for the Indianapolis Indians. He has also spent time working with USA Baseball and the Arizona Fall League in both Tucson and Phoenix. He is a graduate of the Sports and Commercial Turfgrass Management Program at Michigan State University.    » read more »

Mar. 15 is the new ticket on sale date for Kenny Chesney's Poets & Pirates concert at AT&T Park

02/14/2008 -- Tickets to the biggest country show to ever come to the Bay Area, Kenney Chesney's Poets & Pirates Tour, will go on sale Saturday, March 15, at 10:00 a.m. on sfgiants.com. Please note that this is a new on sale date from the originally announced date of February 23.    » read more »

02/12/2008, SAN FRANCISCO -- The San Francisco Giants have added Ray Callari, Brad Cameron, Lou Colletti, Chuck Hensley and Hugh Walker to their scouting staff, club special assistant to the general manager John Barr announced today.

Callari, who served as an area scout for the Cincinnati Reds from 2003-06, will be a scout in Canada. The former Montreal Expos farmhand also serves as the infield coach/recruiting coordinator for The Academy of Baseball of Canada.    » read more »

01/15/2008 -- San Francisco Giants President and Managing General Partner Peter A. Magowan issued the following statement today on behalf of the organization.    » read more »

01/14/2008 -- The KNBR 680/Giants Winter FanFest presented by the Scottsdale Convention & Visitors Bureau will take place at AT&T Park on Saturday, February 9, from 10-3 p.m. Admission to the FanFest and parking in San Francisco Giants Lot A is free.    » read more »

12/13/2007 -- San Francisco Giants President and Managing General Partner Peter A. Magowan issued the following statement today on behalf of the organization.    » read more »

12/12/2007, SAN FRANCISCO -- In strengthening both their lineup and defense, the San Francisco Giants have signed Gold Glove center fielder Aaron Rowand to a five-year contract, club Senior Vice President and General Manager Brian Sabean announced. Per club policy, financial terms were not disclosed.    » read more »

11/15/2007 -- Major League Baseball Commissioner Allan H. (Bud) Selig issued the following statement today regarding the indictment of Barry Bonds on charges of perjury and obstruction of justice:    » read more »

Bonds' indictment also includes charge of obstruction of justice

11/13/2007, SAN FRANCISCO -- The San Francisco Giants will play an exhibition contest against their triple-A affiliate, the Fresno Grizzlies, on Wednesday, March 26, 2008 at Chukchansi Park in Fresno, the club announced today. Time of the game is yet to be determined and will be announced at a later date.    » read more »

11/01/2007, SAN FRANCISCO -- Looking outside the organization, the San Francisco Giants have named former All-Star and 1981 American League batting champion Carney Lansford as the team's hitting instructor, club Senior Vice President and General Manager Brian Sabean announced today. Lansford signed a two-year contract that will carry through the 2009 season.    » read more »

11/01/2007 -- The San Francisco Giants and KNTV/NBC 11 today announced a three-year broadcast partnership that gives NBC 11 the exclusive over-the-air rights to broadcast Giants games through the 2010 season.    » read more »

10/19/2007, SAN FRANCISCO -- The San Francisco Giants have named longtime minor league manager Shane Turner coordinator of minor league instruction, club Senior Vice President and General Manager Brian Sabean announced today.

The former big league outfielder and infielder assumes the role Fred Stanley had before his promotion to director of player development. Turner is completing his 13th season in the Giants organization, having spent the past year as a roving outfield and baserunning instructor. He has posted a 598-646 lifetime record in 10 seasons as a minor league manager.    » read more »