After starting out in Los Angeles for a three-games series versus the Dodgers the San Francisco Giants returned to bay area for their first home games of the 2013 season this weekend. With that came the long awaited spoils that go with being World Series champions.
Prior to the home opener ... Read More
San Francisco Giants handed out replica World Series championship rings at Sunday’s game
Posted By Gordon Dixon On April 7th 2013. Under MLB Tags: 2012 mlb world series, San Francisco Giants .
After starting out in Los Angeles for a three-games series versus the Dodgers the San Francisco Giants returned to bay area for their first home games of the 2013 season this weekend. With that came the long awaited spoils that go with being World Series champions.
Prior to the home opener ... Read More
Buster Posey gets 9-year, $167 million extension
Posted By Anthony Ramsey On March 29th 2013. Under Headline, MLB Tags: big contacts, buster posey, mlb free agency, San Francisco Giants .
Shortly after news broke that Justin Verlander received the biggest contract ever for a pitcher, it has been revealed that San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey would be setting the standard for MVP-caliber backstops:
Posey gets nine years, $167 million, starting in 2013.
— Buster Olney (@Buster_ESPN) March 29, 2013
Buster’s deal includes ... Read More
The week through the eyes of the Elias Sports Bureau
Posted By Gordon Dixon On November 16th 2012. Under MLB, NBA, NFL Tags: adrian peterson, alex rodriguez, andy reid, brooklyn nets, Bryce Harper, Buffalo Bills, buster posey, Cleveland Cavaliers, damian lillard, David Price, denver broncos, detroit pistons, detroit tigers, dion waiters, Joe Mauer, josh hamilton, kris humphries, leodis mckelvin, marcus thigpen, Memphis Grizzlies, Miami Dolphins, miguel cabrera, Minnesota Twins, Minnesota Vikings, New York Mets, peyton manning, Philadelphia Eagles, portland trail blazers, ra dickey, San Francisco Giants, tampa bay rays, Washington Nationals .
As the official statistician of MLB, NFL, NBA, NHL, MLS, and the WNBA the Elias Sports Bureau provides a look into sports that goes beyond the home run saving grabs, made-for-highlight-reel stiffarms, and ankle breaking crossovers. They sift through the streaks, trends, and numbers to often provide us with interesting and little known bits of information about our ... Read More
Buster Posey and Miguel Cabrera named leauge MVP’s
Posted By Gordon Dixon On November 15th 2012. Under MLB Tags: adrian beltre, Andrew McCutchen, buster posey, detroit tigers, Los Angeles Angels, miguel cabrera, mike trout, milwaukee brewers, Pittsburgh Pirates, Ryan Braun, San Francisco Giants, Texas Rangers .
25-year year old Buster Posey of the San Francisco Giants became the third catcher in MLB history to be awarded league MVP by capturing 27 first place votes (422 pts). He led the National League in batting average (.336), becoming the second catcher in league history to do so. Posey ... Read More
The week through the eyes of the Elias Sports Bureau
Posted By Gordon Dixon On November 2nd 2012. Under MLB, NBA, NFL Tags: Anderson Varejao, Brandon Marshall, buster posey, chicago bears, Cleveland Cavaliers, Dallas Cowboys, damian lillard, detroit tigers, Eli Manning, houston rockets, James Harden, jason witten, jim leyland, kansas city chiefs, Lebron James, matt cassel, Memphis Grizzlies, miami heat, miguel cabrera, New England Patriots, New York Giants, Portland Trailblazers, San Francisco Giants, Wes Welker .
As the official statistician of MLB, NFL, NBA, NHL, MLS, and the WNBA the Elias Sports Bureau provides a look into sports that goes beyond the home run saving grabs, made-for-highlight-reel stiffarms, and ankle breaking crossovers. They sift through the streaks, trends, and numbers to often provide us with interesting and little known bits of information about our ... Read More
With their playoff run on life support Barry Zito pitched a 7.2 inning gem to pick up the win in game 5 of the NLCS to keep the San Francisco Giants' season alive. In the first game of the World Series he was equally as impressive, allowing just one run ... Read More
The week through the eyes of the Elias Sports Bureau
Posted By Gordon Dixon On October 26th 2012. Under MLB, NFL Tags: albert pujols, andrew luck, barry zito, bobby valentine, boston red sox, brandon weeden, chris givens, Chris Johnson, Cleveland Browns, detroit tigers, doug martin, drew brees, indianpolis colts, joe girardi, Justin Verlander, Kevin Youkilis, madison bumgarner, marco scutaro, miami marlins, New Orleans Saints, New York Yankees, Ozzie Guillen, San Francisco Giants, st louis cardinals, St. Louis Rams, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tennessee Titans .
As the official statistician of MLB, NFL, NBA, NHL, MLS, and the WNBA the Elias Sports Bureau provides a look into sports that goes beyond the home run saving grabs, made-for-highlight-reel stiffarms, and ankle breaking crossovers. They sift through the streaks, trends, and numbers to often provide us with interesting and little known bits of information about our ... Read More
Long time major leaguer Dale Murphy pokes fun at Pablo Sandoval over 3 HR game
Posted By Gordon Dixon On October 25th 2012. Under MLB Tags: 2012 mlb playoffs, dale murphy, pablo sandoval, pablo sandoval 3 hr game, San Francisco Giants .
Seven-time All-Star, four-time Silver Slugger Award winner, and two-time National League MVP Dale Murphy hit his fair share of home runs (398) during his 18-year major league career. Unfortunately, none of them came in the postseason.
San Francisco Giants third baseman Pablo Sandoval has 76 regular season home runs to his ... Read More
