1. Handing out Awards for the 2012 World Series

    It took 52 years for the Giants to win their first World Series title in San Francisco. Twenty-four months later, they're back atop the baseball world...

    Avi Wolfman-Arent Written by Avi Wolfman-Arent about 8 months ago 101,240 reads 28 comments

  2. The 2012 World Series and Its Place Among the Best World Series of All Time

    The 2012 World Series has come to a close, and it seems to have ended as soon as it began. Though some baseball fans may have felt the 4-0 Series flew by too quickly, there’s ...

    Eric Brach Written by Eric Brach about 8 months ago 5,679 reads 30 comments

  3. MLB Offseason: Why the SF Giants Should Stock Up by Dealing Hector Sanchez

    Buster Posey was expected to play about 100 games in 2012, so winning the backup catcher job in spring training was huge for Hector Sanchez. However, Posey hit .336 with 24 homers and 103 RBI, and he barely saw any time off...

    Baily Deeter Written by Baily Deeter about 8 months ago 2,333 reads 0 comments

  4. 2012 World Series: Tigers Have the Opportunity to Do the Impossible

    No team has ever come back from a 3-0 deficit in the World Series . Because the Detroit Tigers ' offense is making the New York Yankees look awesome, the Tigers are staring that stat directly in the face...

    Josh Berenter Written by Josh Berenter about 8 months ago 1,632 reads 13 comments

  5. Giants vs. Tigers: 5 Biggest Matchups in World Series Game 4

    The San Francisco Giants are one win away from their second World Series title in the last three seasons after defeating the Detroit Tigers in Game 3 Saturday night to take a 3-0 series lead...

    Benjamin Klein Written by Benjamin Klein about 8 months ago 3,163 reads 6 comments

  6. Gregor Blanco: The Epic Tale of Another San Francisco Giant Hero

    Concealed in the 2012 MLB playoff mess and well-known players like Marco Scutaro , Ryan Vogelsong and Buster Posey emerging as heroes was the impact of another player trying to make a name for himself...

    Baily Deeter Written by Baily Deeter about 8 months ago 1,138 reads 4 comments

  7. Is Ryan Vogelsong's 2012 Playoff Run More Impressive Than Matt Cain's in 2010?

    Itinerant right-hander Ryan Vogelsong took the ball for his San Francisco Giants on Saturday night and, for the fourth time in as many October starts, delivered a postseason gem. His latest effort—5...

    Avi Wolfman-Arent Written by Avi Wolfman-Arent about 8 months ago 4 reads 14 comments

  8. SF Giants: Should Tim Lincecum Be Converted into a Full-Time Reliever?

    Tim Lincecum went through the worst season of his career in 2012, losing 15 games with a 5.18 ERA. And, once he struggled and got the loss in a start in Game 4 of the NLCS, that was it for him starting...

    Baily Deeter Written by Baily Deeter about 8 months ago 4,950 reads 22 comments

  9. Ranking the 9 Biggest World Series Choke Jobs of All Time

    The San Francisco Giants took a two-game series lead over the Detroit Tigers on Thursday night, but now the series shifts to Comerica Park and questions will arise as to whether the Giants can hang on...

    Benjamin Klein Written by Benjamin Klein about 8 months ago 40,295 reads 19 comments

  10. Why the Cubs' Farm System Will Make Them a Playoff Contender Within 5 Years

    After finishing the regular season well below .500 for the second consecutive year, the Chicago Cubs invested in their future by hiring Theo Epstein and Jed Hoyer in October 2011...

    Mike Rosenbaum Written by Mike Rosenbaum about 8 months ago 9,457 reads 40 comments

  11. MLB Playoff Predictions 2012: Players Who Will Come Up Huge in Game 3

    The Detroit Tigers are going to win Game 3 of the World Series. It's going to be a tall task with Ryan Vogelsong on the mound for the San Francisco Giants...

    Tim Keeney Written by Tim Keeney about 8 months ago 1,930 reads 8 comments

  12. David Freese and the 10 Most Incredible World Series MVP Performances

    Pablo Sandoval certainly got things off on the right foot during the 2012 World Series as he hit three home runs in his first three at-bats. Sandoval has to be the early favorite to join the ranks of World Series MVPs...

    Robert Knapel Written by Robert Knapel about 8 months ago 2,302 reads 3 comments

  13. The New York Yankees' 10 Most Painful Postseason Losses

    Few would argue the point that the Yankees are the most successful franchise in the history of American professional sports...

    Harlan Spence Written by Harlan Spence about 8 months ago 81 reads 1 comments

  14. Avisail Garcia and 5 MLB Prospects to Watch for the 2013 Season

    After posting a .789 OPS with a career-high 144 hits, 14 home runs and 23 stolen bases between High- and Double-A in 2011, Avisail Garcia, 21, was promoted to the major leagues at ...

    Mike Rosenbaum Written by Mike Rosenbaum about 8 months ago 7,962 reads 8 comments

  15. Ranking Pablo Sandoval and Every 3-Homer Game in Postseason History

    Pablo Sandoval joined elite company Wednesday night, as he homered three times in the San Francisco Giants 8-3 victory over the Detroit Tigers in Game 1 of the World Series...

    Joel Reuter Written by Joel Reuter about 8 months ago 1,860 reads 5 comments

  16. World Series 2012 Game 2: Live Score for Detroit Tigers vs. San Francisco Giants

    The San Francisco Giants hope to get a 2-0 lead over the Detroit Tigers on Thursday night in Game 2 of the 2012 World Series from AT&T Park...

    Ron Juckett Written by Ron Juckett about 8 months ago 31,902 reads 33 comments

  17. 2012 World Series: Why Justin Verlander Will Pitch with a Vengeance in Game 5

    If you and Justin Verlander are walking side-by-side down the street, he's going to try to be faster than you. He's a competitor. And one of the best competitors we've ever seen...

    Josh Berenter Written by Josh Berenter about 8 months ago 1,524 reads 43 comments

  18. 2012 World Series: Burning Questions After Game 1

    Note: During the playoffs, Monday Morning Manager will be answering Burning Questions. The morning after every Tigers playoff game, come back here for MMM ’s answers to ...

    Greg Eno Written by Greg Eno about 8 months ago 1,592 reads 5 comments

  19. 2012 San Francisco Giants: We've Never Seen a Team Quite Like This

    Eventually, eventually, they will get the memo. Don’t pitch to Marco Scutaro! The man is absolutely en fuego, spraying the ball all over the diamond and always to some unforeseen hole...

    Ryan Hallagan Written by Ryan Hallagan about 8 months ago 1,047 reads 5 comments

  20. World Series 2012: How Barry Zito Has Transformed from Goat to Cult Hero

    With the baseball world looking on in cockeyed disbelief, Barry Zito outdueled Justin Verlander on Wednesday night to give the San Francisco Giants an 8-3 victory over the Detroit Tigers in Game 1 of the 2012 World Series...

    Avi Wolfman-Arent Written by Avi Wolfman-Arent about 8 months ago 5,734 reads 12 comments

  21. San Francisco Giants: Why They Are Built for Long-Term Success

    The playoffs seem to be the time that the Giants come out and start to win. But unlike 2012, it’s taken six elimination games to wake them up. So, the Giants came through...

    Baily Deeter Written by Baily Deeter about 8 months ago 1,136 reads 0 comments

  22. Pablo Sandoval Hits 3 Bombs in Game 1 of World Series vs. Tigers

    Giants third baseman Pablo "Panda" Sandoval started the World Series off with a bang, hitting three home runs off of the Tigers , two of which were off of Justin Verlander. It's safe to say that Panda's locked in...

    Bennett Spector Written by Bennett Spector about 8 months ago 2,176 reads 2 comments

  23. 2012 MLB Playoff Moments We'll Remember Forever

    There is nothing better than playoff baseball. This fall fans have been able to witness underdog stories, Cinderella stories, unsung heroes, offensive juggernauts and the fall of legends, all over the span of three weeks...

    Christopher Benvie Written by Christopher Benvie about 8 months ago 1,813 reads 7 comments

  24. 2012 World Series: Game 1 Is a Must-Win for the Detroit Tigers

    Justin Verlander has been untouchable this postseason for the Detroit Tigers . That's why the Tigers have to win Game 1 of the World Series on Wednesday in San Francisco...

    Josh Berenter Written by Josh Berenter about 8 months ago 1,914 reads 4 comments

  25. MLB Playoff Bracket 2012: When and Where to Watch World Series Action

    The World Series, much like every other major sports championship, is a must-see event. Yes, the fact that it could last for seven games will deter many fans from paying close attention, ...

    Tim Keeney Written by Tim Keeney about 8 months ago 912 reads 0 comments