San Francisco Giants

Fred Stanley promoted to position

10/12/2007, SAN FRANCISCO -- The San Francisco Giants have announced the retirement of director of player development Jack Hiatt and have promoted longtime baseball man Fred Stanley to assume the position, club Senior Vice President and General Manager Brian Sabean announced today.    » read more »

San Francisco Giants roster stands at 36

10/10/2007, SAN FRANCISCO -- The San Francisco Giants have outrighted right-handed pitchers Kelyn Acosta, Dan Geise, left-handed pitcher Travis Blackley and infielder Scott McClain to triple-A Fresno, club Senior Vice President and General Manager Brian Sabean announced today.

With today's moves, San Francisco has 36 players on the 40-man roster and another four players on the 60-Day Disabled List.

Source: MLB

- San Francisco Giants bring Wotus, Righetti, Gardner and Hayes back for 2008 coaching staff
- SF does not retain Lefebvre and Upshaw

- Tickets go on sale Wednesday, Sept. 26
- Olympic Gold Medalists Dorothy Hamill, David Pelletier and Viktor Petrenko to join Boitano along with many other world and Olympic skaters

09/25/2007 -- AT&T Park, home of Major League Baseball's San Francisco Giants, will be the site of the Aflac presents Brian Boitano Skating Spectacular starring musical guest Barry Manilow on Wednesday, Dec. 5, at 8 p.m. PT.    » read more »

09/21/2007, SAN FRANCISCO -- San Francisco Giants catcher Bengie Molina was elected winner of the 2007 "Willie Mac" Award, the club announced today.

The "Willie Mac" Award is an annual honor bestowed upon the most inspirational player on the team, as voted upon by Giants players, coaches and training staff -- and for the second straight year -- by fans via the internet at sfgiants.com (over 1,600 fans logged in and placed their votes).    » read more »

09/19/2007, SAN FRANCISCO -- The San Francisco Giants return home to AT&T Park for their final homestand of the season. Ken Griffey, Jr. and the Cincinnati Reds come in for a four-game weekend set, Sept. 20-23. Jake Peavy and Khalil Greene lead the San Diego Padres into town for a three-game stint, Sept. 24-26.

The San Francisco Giants' kick-off the last seven games at AT&T Park of the 2007 campaign with a 7:15pm contest against the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday, Sept. 20.    » read more »

17 September 2007-- The Detroit Tigers gained ground in the American League Central division race with a 6-4 win over the Minnesota Twins in Sunday night Major League Baseball action. The Detroit Tigers are now within four-and-a-half games of first place Cleveland in the division. The Tigers and Indians begin a crucial three-game series Monday.

Texas Rangers shortstop Michael Young drove in a career-high seven runs, including a go-ahead grand slam in the eighth inning to lead the Rangers to a 11-9 victory over the Oakland Athletics.    » read more »

09/07/2007 -- In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, the San Francisco Giants will dedicate a mural that celebrates the organization's rich history in San Francisco and the City's Mission District on Friday, Sept. 21 at 11 a.m.

In partnership with Precita Eyes Mural Arts and Visitors Center and with the support of Pacific Gas and Electric Company, the 10 foot by 70 foot mural is located on the south wall of a PG&E facility on 19th Street between Lexington and San Carlos Streets.    » read more »

09/05/2007 -- Colorado Rockies manager Clint Hurdle has been suspended for one game and fined an undisclosed amount for his inappropriate actions during the top of the ninth inning of his Club's Aug. 31st game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona.

Bob Watson, Vice President of On-Field Operations for Major League Baseball, made the announcement.

Clint Hurdle's suspension is scheduled to be served tonight, when the Colorado Rockies host the San Francisco Giants at Coors Field in Denver.

Source: MLB

Strike Out Violence Day, Family Safety Day, and Coca-Cola Toy Drive highlight six-game homestand

09/05/2007, SAN FRANCISCO -- The San Francisco Giants return home to AT&T Park to start a six-game homestand against the Los Angeles Dodgers and Arizona Diamondbacks. The division rival Los Angeles Dodgers come in for a three-game weekend set, September 7-9. Eric Byrnes and Brandon Webb lead the Arizona Diamondbacks into town for a three-game stint, September 10-12.    » read more »

08/27/2007, SAN FRANCISCO -- The San Francisco Giants have acquired 21-year old right-handed pitcher Stephen MacFarland from the Pittsburgh Pirates as the player to be named later in the July 31 trade that also netted the Giants outfielder Rajai Davis in exchange for right-handed pitcher Matt Morris, club Senior Vice President and General Manager Brian Sabean announced today.    » read more »

27 August 2007 (By VOA Sports) -- Detroit Tigers' Curtis Granderson led off the first inning against the New York Yankees with an inside-the-park home run, starting the Detroit Tigers on their way to a 5-4 victory over New York Yankees in a key Major League Baseball matchup.

The New York Yankees' loss dropped them to seven-and-a-half games behind Boston Red Sox for the American League East division lead, as the Boston Red Sox crushed the Chicago White Sox, 11-1. Boston - with the best record in the majors at 80-51 - completed a four-game sweep of the Chicago White Sox.    » read more »

Trade completes Mark Sweeney trade

08/26/2007, SAN FRANCISCO -- The San Francisco Giants have acquired 22-year-old second baseman Travis Denker from the Los Angeles Dodgers as the player to be named later in the Aug. 9 trade that sent infielder Mark Sweeney to Los Angeles, club Senior Vice President and General Manager Brian Sabean announced today.    » read more »

City of San Francisco to Host Celebration Honoring San Francisco Giant Barry Bonds

08/22/2007, SAN FRANCISCO -- On Friday, August 24th at noon, San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom will host a celebration honoring Barry Bonds' historic achievement of breaking the home run record and becoming the new all-time home run leader. This family-oriented event will be held at Justin Herman Plaza in San Francisco.

Renel-Brooks Moon, San Francisco Giants public address announcer, will serve as emcee for the celebration featuring Barry Bonds and his family.    » read more »

08/16/2007, SAN FRANCISCO -- The San Francisco Giants finish a stretch of 31 games in 30 days with a nine-game homestand at AT&T Park. Carlos Zambrano and Aramis Ramirez lead the Chicago Cubs into town for a three-game stint, Aug. 21-23. Prince Fielder and J.J. Hardy of the Milwaukee Brewers follow for a three-game weekend series, Aug. 24-26. The division rival Colorado Rockies come in for their final three-game set of the year in San Francisco, Aug. 27-29.    » read more »