Steady Pitching By 'The Freak' Aids In Giants Win
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Barry Bonds broke Mark McGwire's single-season home run record. Now he wants to follow Big Mac into the coaching profession some day.
Las Vegas oddsmakers were not expecting the San Francisco Giants and Texas Rangers to represent their respective leagues in the World Series and see the Rangers as the favorite.
Willie Mays was sick and missed throwing out the ceremonial first pitch before the World Series opener.
When Willie McCovey scalded a liner that found Bobby Richardson's glove at second to end the 1962 World Series, there was no way for San Franciscans to know that, 48 years later, the Giants still would never have won a Fall Classic in San Francisco.
Die-hard fans and those now on the bandwagon are eager to purchase Giants merchandise as the home team heads to the World Series.
John Madden discusses the buzz around AT&T Park for Game One of the World Series between the San Francisco Giants and the Texas Rangers, including the bunting, flyovers and sky-high ticket prices.
The Giants can study the scouting reports and videotape all they want, trying to find the secret to getting a hit against Cliff Lee. Or, they can just ask Cody Ross.
The World Series does not come packaged any more entertaining -- or strange -- than Texas and San Francisco.
From the smell of fresh garlic fries wafting through the lower sections to the fog hovering just above the outfield, San Francisco's ballpark by the bay has its share of flavor not seen elsewhere during October baseball.
San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom is ecstatic that the World Series is coming back to San Francisco.
The 36-year-old Texas Rangers catcher said Tuesday he is leaning toward retiring after this year, his 13th major league season.
Country, R&B and pop sounds will take the field at the 2010 World Series.
