SAN FRANCISCO -- Things have a way of evening out, as the Giants' trade history indicates. At one time, the Giants were known for engineering colossally bad deals. Between 1966-72, they jettisoned two future National League MVP Award winners (Orlando Cepeda and George Foster) and a pair of eventual Cy

SAN FRANCISCO -- No one loves a good debate quite like baseball fans, and with that in mind, we asked each of our beat reporters to rank the top five players by position in the history of their franchise, based on their career while playing for that club. These rankings

Drafting in baseball has long been an inexact science, but the Giants have had the good fortune of hitting on several players who developed into foundational pieces for some of the best teams in franchise history. Here’s a look at San Francisco’s Top 5 homegrown Draft picks:

The list of great baseball nicknames is stacked and includes all-time monikers like “The Sultan of Swat,” “Hammerin’ Hank” and “Mr. October.” Over the years, several Giants players have helped enrich that list with unique sobriquets of their own. Here’s a look at some of the most memorable nicknames in

There are a handful of sluggers in Major League history whose tape-measure blasts would have been perfect for today's Statcast tracking technology. Babe Ruth, Bo Jackson, Mark McGwire and Barry Bonds all come to mind. But one hitter you might not think of right away -- but should -- is

Love him or hate him, there’s no denying Barry Bonds produced some of the most captivating seasons in baseball history during his 22-year career with the Pirates and Giants. He hit a record 762 home runs, won an unprecedented seven National League MVP Awards and earned a host of other

According to legend, the St. Louis Cardinals’ team bus was ready to depart for the ballpark du jour one afternoon without slugging first baseman Orlando Cepeda on board. Right-hander Bob Gibson, St. Louis’ resident Hall of Famer-in-waiting, would have none of this. “This bus isn’t leaving,” Gibson said, “unless Cepeda

Giants right-hander Juan Marichal turned the entire National League into “guess” hitters. Marichal adhered to the same strategies that other top pitchers employed, he just did everything a little better. His stratospheric leg kick made him more deceptive than other pitchers and enabled him to hide the ball longer. His

Willie Mays thrived partly by turning imagination into reality. “I would go home at night and create what I was going to do the next day,” Mays told MLB.com in a 2008 interview. “It sounds kind of childish. But if I feel that we’re going to have a good crowd

Rule 5 Draft picks have historically had a tough time sticking with Major League clubs, but that hasn’t stopped the Giants from rolling the dice on dozens of intriguing prospects. Here’s a look back at every player San Francisco has selected in the Rule 5 Draft over the past 50

MLB.com is starting a new series seeking to answer some of the most common fan questions about teams’ traditions, stadiums, players and history. Our first installment covered the origin of McCovey Cove and the history of splash hits. Our second will focus on another unique ballpark feature: Triples Alley. When

No one loves a good debate quite like baseball fans. With that in mind, we asked each of our beat reporters to rank the top five players by position in the history of their franchise, based on their career while playing for that club. These rankings are for fun and

No one loves a good debate quite like baseball fans. With that in mind, we asked each of our beat reporters to rank the top five players by position in the history of their franchise, based on their career while playing for that club. These rankings are for fun and

No one loves a good debate quite like baseball fans. With that in mind, we asked each of our beat reporters to rank the top five players by position in the history of their franchise, based on their career while playing for that club. These rankings are for fun and

No one loves a good debate quite like baseball fans. With that in mind, we asked each of our beat reporters to rank the top five players by position in the history of their franchise, based on their career while playing for that club. These rankings are for fun and

No one loves a good debate quite like baseball fans. With that in mind, we asked each of our beat reporters to rank the top five players by position in the history of their franchise, based on their career while playing for that club. These rankings are for fun and

No one loves a good debate quite like baseball fans. With that in mind, we asked each of our beat reporters to rank the top five players by position in the history of their franchise, based on their career while playing for that club. These rankings are for fun and

No one loves a good debate quite like baseball fans. With that in mind, we asked each of our beat reporters to rank the top five players by position in the history of their franchise, based on their career while playing for that club. These rankings are for fun and

No one loves a good debate quite like baseball fans. With that in mind, we asked each of our beat reporters to rank the top five players by position in the history of their franchise, based on their career while playing for that club. These rankings are for fun and

The Giants like to point out that they were never the favorites when they reeled off three World Series titles in 2010, '12 and '14, proving that regular-season results don’t always translate to success in the postseason. Case in point: The Giants have had six teams finish the regular season

The Giants franchise is tied for third in MLB history with 18 no-hitters, and 10 of them have come since the organization’s move to San Francisco in 1958. From legendary Hall of Famers to a rookie making his 13th career start -- and everything in between -- this list of

Opening Day is one of the most universally beloved days on the baseball calendar, signaling the start of a new season and a fresh opportunity for clubs to thrill and surprise fans. With that in mind, here’s a look back at five of the best Opening Day moments in Giants

The Giants have no shortage of options when it comes to the best individual pitching performances in franchise history. Their rich pitching annals feature 18 no-hitters, iconic duels between Hall of Famers and one of the greatest postseason performances of all time. Narrowing the field down to five outings is

The Giants have borne witness to several historic offensive showings over their long history. From four-homer games to World Series heroics to seven-hit deluges, here’s a look at the top five single-game hitting performances by Giants players: 1) Willie Mays: April 30, 1961 vs. Milwaukee Braves When Mays arrived at

Opened in 2000, Oracle Park is known as one of the most beautiful ballparks in the country, thanks to its stunning views of the San Francisco Bay and its quirky features. The stadium, which was previously known as Pacific Bell Park, SBC Park and AT&T Park, has also witnessed quite