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The Greatest Giants Hitters

So, I did this sort of meaningless baseball thing — not for the first time and not for the last. Here’s what I did: I looked at the Giants position players who were Baseball Reference Wins Above Replacement leaders for … Continue reading

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This Day in Giants History, September 26, 1900: Christy Mathewson Blows a Lead

At Boston’s South End Grounds, Giants reliever Christy Mathewson fails to hold a 7-4 lead, and Boston wins, 8-7. It is Matty’s third loss. The Giants will return the rookie to Norfolk of the Virginia League rather than pay the … Continue reading

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Constructing a Team of Players Who Have Been Both White Sox and Giants

Before the inception of interleague play, the Giants’ experience playing the Chicago White Sox in any games of importance was when the Sox beat the Giants in the 1917 World Series. Tonight the Giants start a two-game regular-season series against … Continue reading

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The 100: Bob Brenly (98)

For the past several years, Bob Brenly has provided color commentary on baseball telecasts. Anyone who has heard Brenly, whether with TBS in the postseason, or during the season with the Chicago Cubs and now with the Arizona Diamondbacks, knows … Continue reading

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Marco’s Chances

Marco Scutaro currently has a 17-game hitting streak, that began on April 29. He’s tied for tenth on the Gaint franchise list since 1916. During that time, Scutaro has hit .486/.519/.629. Can he keep it going? Can he beat Jack … Continue reading

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