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Which Cardinals Hit the Giants?

The St. Louis Cardinals rank with the San Francisco Giants as the most successful franchises in the National League. Whether by pennants or World Series championships or Hall-of-Famers, both franchises have been more successful than their competitors in the league. … Continue reading

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The Giants’ Most Lopsided Teams, Part 1

In 2012, the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim powered their way to 89 wins primarily on the strength of their offense. Mike Trout led the Halos’ effort with an amazing 8.6 offensive WAR (or “oWAR,” which is WAR without consideration … Continue reading

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Constructing a Team of Players Who Have Been Both Braves and Giants

Tonight the Giants start a three-game series against the Atlanta Braves. To mark the occasion, I’ve utilized Baseball-Reference’s multi-franchise tool and compiled a team out of the guys who played for both the Braves and the Giants. In the case … Continue reading

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1927 in a Box

Giants Checking In: Roger Bowman, Amsterdam, NY Billy Gardner, Waterford, CT Ruben Gomez, Arroyo, PR Ray Katt, New Braunfels, TX Stu Miller, Northampton, MA Don Mueller, St. Louis, MO Billy Pierce, Detroit, MI Dusty Rhodes, Mathews, AL Davey Williams, Dallas, … Continue reading

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Giants’ Greatest Hitting Trios

When Josh Hamilton was signed by the Los Angeles Angels this off-season, many expected the teaming of Albert Pujols, Mike Trout and Hamilton in the same lineup to create an opportunity for them to put up historic numbers and become … Continue reading

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