Oh boy, two things that excite us are coming together next week. No, not another divine marriage between peanut butter and chocolate. It's SF Chefs and the San Francisco Giants, and they're joining forces for a night of food and baseball. SF Chefs at the Park takes place on Tuesday, May 14 from 5 - 7 p,m. in Seals Plaza just before the Giants take on the Rockies. And it works like this, basically: you get to mingle with noted and award-winning chefs, sample their goods, and then you get to go the game, get drunk, and root for the greatest sports team of all time. Even if they are currently in second place behind the worst sports team of all time. more ›

Because not a single week can go by without devastating news regarding your San Francisco Giants: sportswriter Jon Morosi reports the following bad news: "BREAKING: Guillermo Mota of #SFGiants receives 100-game suspension after testing positive for Clenbuterol, a performance-enhancing substance." Ugh. more ›

Oh geez. The San Francisco Giants were dealt another blow after Pablo Sandoval, arguably the team's best hitter, fractured his left hamate bone. (It's the "small, hook-like bone at the base of the hand, near the wrist.") If you recall, Sandoval injured right right hamate bone last season, which resulted surgery and six weeks on the DL. As The Splash points out, "clearly this is another major, traumatic blow for a team that already has lost closer Brian Wilson for the season." more ›

Were you wondering whether ballpark traffic would disrupt your commute home and/or trip to Pedro's Cantina for afternoon margaritas? Are you too lazy to sift through the information overload on SFGiants.com? Enter today's handy single-serving site: IsThereAGiantsGameToday.com. more ›

Scheduled to be a free agent after this season, noted baseballer turned fashion icon Matt Cain signed a whopping $100 million contract with the San Francisco Giants, with a $5 million signing bonus. This will keep Cain on the team until the 2017 season. He's contract also comes with a $7.5 million buyout option as well, which brings the whole deal to a $112.5 million value. more ›

Today your San Francisco Giants held their annual Media Day at AT&T Park (on the Club Level, of course. We came across two noteworthy items during the media blast: Virgin American's Brian Wilson airplane and the s'mores sandwich. The latter will be available to you on opening day. Until then, feast your pupils on this mighty sandwich that boasts drippy Ghirardelli Chocolate and pillow-sized marshmallows. You're welcome. more ›

It's your favorite catcher's birthday today, Buster Posey, who turns a mere 25! In addition to trending on Twitter this morning, he's also an Aries who has to watch The Bachelor so his girlfriend will watch History Channel's Swamp People with him. What on earth are we talking about? These fun facts about Posey care of SFGiantsPhotos: more ›

In the latest updates from Scottsdale, the San Francisco Giants were attacked by a swarm of killer bees at Sunday's training game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. The swarm delayed the game by a solid 40 minutes in the top of the second inning after they made their way on to the field and headed straight for the Giants dugout. Ground crews were eventually able to subdue the angry bees using cotton candy and lemonade to lead them away from the field. more ›

Just in time for spring training and the 2012 season, Tim Lincecum, your award-winning Giants pitcher extraordinaire and fellow In-N-Out admirer, is now on Twitter. Ta-da. What does his very first Twitter say? This: "@clint_dempsey @ussoccer just want to say congrats to you and the team on a great job and making the US proud, so pumped for you guys." more ›

We feel terrible teasing you over the last two days about the wonderfully warm weather while you sat tired to your cubicle, checkout stand, or whatever job kept you from enjoying our early spring. So, we're going to make it up to you: Check out the SF Giants first full workout of spring live at 10 a.m on SFGLive. more ›

Remember that time Buster Posey broke his leg? We all do. It was harrowing. We cringed for days. Now with a new season on the horizon and spring training already underway down in Scottsdale, Giants manager Bruce Bochy has issued a new edict to his catching staff, including our favorite dreamcatcher/father of two: Don't block the plate this season. more ›

When it comes to the San Francisco Giants, there are fashion statements and then there are fashion statements. While Brian Wilson might be the undisputed king of fratboy costume party antics, it's nice to see a member of the Giants' pitching staff at least attempting to dress like a normal human being who steps out in public once in awhile instead of acting like an insane dictator. Anyhow, here's Matt Cain orange and black argyle pants at the Giants vs. 49ers Charity Shootout at Pebble Beach. A bold fashion statement, to be sure. more ›

Not 5 minutes into SFG Live, and we're already antsy and elated for Giants season 2012. Which: Rad. As some of you know, Giants Fan Fest Day is tomorrow. And it's free! In anticipation of tomorrow's fanboy and fangirl festivities, SFG Live is interviewing a slew of Giants teammates for your viewing pleasure. If you're watching a live right now — and you should be — send in your questions via Twitter with #sfglive. Watch it live here. more ›

Gratuitously coiffed marijuana connoisseur and two-time Cy Young award winner Tim Lincecum has reportedly agreed to a two-year deal with the San Francisco Giants worth $40.5 million, thus validating the hopes and dreams of little league Mitch Kramers everywhere. Lincecum, who might now be the most well-paid 27 year old in San Francisco, apparently turned down the team's offer of a 5-year, $100 million deal. more ›

We got a glimpse of the minor-league version of this quirky ballpark freebie back in November, but today the San Francisco Giants have revealed their updated, very orange take on the giveaway item. As previously mentioned, the first 20,000 lucky fans through the gates at AT&T Park on May 20th, 2012 will get to take home this bearded tchotchke, which they can then place lovingly in a garden, or on a shelf, or in an overpriced eBay listing. more ›

Since the Giants were pretty disappointing on the field this year, why not get that sunken Giants fan in your life a little something to remind them why they were so smitten with this lovable band of misfits in the first place? Even the darkest, rainiest January days will seem brighter when your DVD collection includes an entire season of Barry Zito doing yoga. Or Barry Zito with a mustache. Or Barry Zito talking about his pink underwear. Or Barry Zito talking about interior decorating. Or Barry Zito talking about anything, really. more ›

Over the next couple of weeks, were here at SFist will look back at curious stories and (more importantly) photos that made 2011 way boss. (Was it a good year? We think it was a good year. Sure, 2011 was a good year.) One person who stood out in 2011 was dreamy Giants closer Brian Wilson. Whether a side gig, a form-hugging spandex tudexo at the ESPY Awards, dining at Gary Danko, or endorsing Ed Lee for mayor, Wilson was everywhere. But. Did you know that, outside of the hoopla and his many bearded wannabes, Wilson is also a damn fine athlete. Of course you did. But did you know that he has a temper? more ›