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San Francisco Theater Needs Better Global Outreach, Says Veltman

Giants Try Their Sales Pitch Again -- and Whiff

A short while ago, a well-meaning sales rep from the San Francisco Giants called and wanted to make a deal. He knew I loved spur-of-the-moment decisions to get cheap tickets to go see the team's sensational young pitcher, Tim Lincecum. So, how about this offer: Four-packs (kills the spur-of-the-mome ... More >>

S.F. Zoo Maitenance Worker's Ghastly Tell-All Doesn't Say Much

Following the 2007 tiger attack at the San Francisco Zoo, a former zoo maintenance worker, Lloyd Kraal, briefly garnered a place in the spotlight when he claimed that zoo officials ignored his previous warnings that the tigers would escape from their enclosure. He also claimed that his superior, Gog ... More >>

Letters

Following the 2007 tiger attack at the San Francisco Zoo, a former zoo maintenance worker, Lloyd Kraal, briefly garnered a place in the spotlight when he claimed that zoo officials ignored his previous warnings that the tigers would escape from their enclosure. He also claimed that his superior, Gog ... More >>

Mexican bribes and high gas prices: The May Fire's tour diary

Following the 2007 tiger attack at the San Francisco Zoo, a former zoo maintenance worker, Lloyd Kraal, briefly garnered a place in the spotlight when he claimed that zoo officials ignored his previous warnings that the tigers would escape from their enclosure. He also claimed that his superior, Gog ... More >>

Most Valuable Teammate

What team more than the Giants needs a morale booster and respectful team player? They got one in Mark Sweeney.

Wild Pitch

MLB 2K6 throws more chin music than strikes.

Reflections of La Russa

A baseball man talks shop

Best Baseball Series

A baseball man talks shop

Best Baseball Series

A baseball man talks shop

Apology Accepted

You may be an unwitting Barry Bonds apologist. Take our quiz and find out!

Lucky in Love

The Cooler, somewhat unbelievably, asks us to swallow a Las Vegas fairy tale

The Freeloaders' Handbook

If you ask, they will give. Really.

Four Best Delis

If you ask, they will give. Really.

Giant Expectations

Hometown showdown between Felipe and Dusty

Jesus Doesn't Necessarily Save

Was the Son of God a journeyman pitcher, a reliever, or a late-season call-up?

Here's the Pitch

Twenty Four

Baseball's Orphans

Why are 74 old-timers -- players who helped create the multibillion-dollar business called Major League Baseball -- still without pensions?

Savage Love

Why are 74 old-timers -- players who helped create the multibillion-dollar business called Major League Baseball -- still without pensions?

The Man From Uncle ... Mame's

A toy story comes true in the Castro

Giants Allow One Hit, Lose: A Historically Frustrating Day for Jonathan Sanchez

Tough luck, kid. But you've got company...​Jonathan Sanchez' mother told him there'd be days like this. For the first time in the 52-year history of the San Francisco Giants, the team allowed one, stinkin' hit -- and lost the game. The team dropped a 1-0 contest last night at San Diego. Sanchez st ... More >>

Kazoo Record Attempt at Tonight's Jerry Garcia-Themed Giants Game

Jerry Garcia says: 'Constantly choosing the lesser of two evils is still choosing evil.' So root for the Giants.​Sorry folks, the Jerry Garcia bobblehead is no longer available. But fans can keep on truckin' with a Guinness Record attempt for largest kazoo ensemble during tonight's festivities hon ... More >>

Lou Piniella Didn't Leave His Heart in San Francisco

Sayonara! ​Chicago Cubs manager Lou Piniella, a legend in both the sports of baseball and temper tantrums, abruptly retired yesterday after a 16-5 drubbing by the Atlanta Braves. A number of articles will likely celebrate his virtuoso ability to get himself thrown out of a game -- and innovative u ... More >>

Padres Fans' Tortured Memories

We all have something to hide...​As the San Francisco Giants and San Diego Padres face off in Game 2 of The Big Series tonight, one could be excused for confusing the M.O. of the two teams. Both feature pitching that ranges from above average to stellar and, on the offensive side, a lineup full of ... More >>

Tyler Colvin Impaled By Baseball Bat -- Is Barry Bonds to Blame?

Tyler Colvin reacts after being stabbed with a bat shard​With the mind-boggling success of Twilight and True Blood you could argue that America now has two national pastimes: baseball and vampires. In their resemblance, the twain do not often meet. And yet, this weekend, the Chicago Cubs' Tyler Co ... More >>

San Francisco Giants: How Low Can They Go?

How many games can Buster Posey win by himself? How many more games?​Last night's minimalist, 1-0 San Francisco victory over the Chicago Cubs was the epitome of the team's largely self-applied slogan: "Giants Baseball: Torture." If last night is any indication, the 11 games remaining in the team's ... More >>

Two Kanye West Songs For The World Series-Winning SF Giants

In case you were in a soundproof panic room between 8 p.m. and roughly right now, the Giants won the World Series last night. To help you sort out the complex emotions you are no doubt feeling, here are two apropos songs by Kanye West, both from before the whole I'ma-tweet-about-letting-my-phoenix-f ... More >>

David Chiu Strategist Josh Pulliam Brawled with L.A. Dodgers

In case you were in a soundproof panic room between 8 p.m. and roughly right now, the Giants won the World Series last night. To help you sort out the complex emotions you are no doubt feeling, here are two apropos songs by Kanye West, both from before the whole I'ma-tweet-about-letting-my-phoenix-f ... More >>

It Takes a Lot of Balls

In case you were in a soundproof panic room between 8 p.m. and roughly right now, the Giants won the World Series last night. To help you sort out the complex emotions you are no doubt feeling, here are two apropos songs by Kanye West, both from before the whole I'ma-tweet-about-letting-my-phoenix-f ... More >>

San Francisco Giants: a Season in the Sun

Year One commences ​The World Champion San Francisco Giants -- it never gets old -- moments ago executed a ninth-inning comeback to win the last game of the year that doesn't matter at all. Wednesday was the epitome of a gorgeous Northern California day. The ballpark looked the same as before, the ... More >>

"The Conspirator": Robert Redford's Snoozer of a Civil War Courtroom Drama

Year One commences ​The World Champion San Francisco Giants -- it never gets old -- moments ago executed a ninth-inning comeback to win the last game of the year that doesn't matter at all. Wednesday was the epitome of a gorgeous Northern California day. The ballpark looked the same as before, the ... More >>

Fans Ask 49ers to Make "It Gets Better" Video

​This summer, when San Francisco native Sean Chapin asked the Giants to make a video for Dan Savage's "It Gets Better" project, they complied -- and became trendsetters. Since then, seven other MLB teams -- including the Cubs, the Red Sox, and the Dodgers -- have made similar videos encouraging L ... More >>