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 ›

Behold: the Brian Wilson Garden Gnome (pictured right), just one of the 2012 promotional items offered by the San Francisco Giants to entice local baseball fans and bolster attendance at AT&T Park home games next season. Like the Team Snuggie and Brian Wilson frozen in Carbonite Star Wars fan appreciation day trinket, the garden gnomes are the latest entry in to the team's quirky selection of collectible items and largely useless tchotchkes. Also this season: Sergio Romo, Pablo Sandoval and Madison Bumgarner bobbleheads, Giants superhero capes, gym bags and "Orange Friday Texting Gloves". more ›

Although the San Francisco Giants managed to hold on to slugger Pat Burrell for an extra year in the wake of the 2010 World Series, the occasional kinkster's injury-laden 2011 season seems to have crippled the future of his baseball career. Speaking to AP reporters this afternoon, Burrell explained, "I have not decided yet, but I don't think I can play anymore. It hurts me to say that." more ›

Citing his blood alcohol level at the time of the attack, an attorney for the Los Angeles Dodgers plans to partially blame Bryan Stow for the brutal attacked that left him in a coma on opening day of 2011. LA Times reports: "Jerome Jackson [attorney for the Dodgers] told The Times his statements were purely in reference to how a civil jury might break down responsibility for the beating during the Dodgers' home opener in March. He cited a magazine article that said Stow had alcohol in his system when he was admitted to the hospital." more ›

A former landlord of Giants star Tim Lincecum has sued the two time Cy Young Award-winner for allegedly wreaking havoc upon his Mission district apartment. The landlord alleges that Timmy trashed an estimated $200,000 worth of stuff. What kind of stuff? According to reports, among the destroyed items mentioned in the suit were “bedding, doors, carpet, pillows, kitchenware, linens, furniture, household appliances, art work, decorations, patio furniture, lights, lamps, and mirrors." more ›

We spotted the below advertisement for Brian Wilson's new offseason gig over on ad industry blog SFEgoist [no relation], and... well, we're not sure exactly what Brian Wilson is trying to pitch here. (Get it? Advertising puns.) The Egoist says the video landed in their inbox with a cryptic press release, reading: On September 29th, San Francisco Giants pitcher Brian Wilson (the guy with the beard) will announce he’s becoming the first athlete in history to host a virtual event. Which: what? So he's going to be like a hologram? Well, yeah kind of. Just watch the video: more ›

Because we can never not blog a Brian Wilson fashion statement, here's a shot of the bearded one's footwear spotted in the dugout Friday at Coors Field. The shoes, in case you missed all the hype, are Nike Air MAGs. Children of the 80s and Robert Zemeckis fans might recognize them as strikingly similar to the shoes Marty McFly picked up on a trip to 2015 in Back to the Future: Part II. Although Nike hasn't quite perfected the self-lacing technology from the movie, they do light up with LEDs - making them only slightly more awesome than the bright orange numbers that famously netted Wilson a hefty fine for wearing on the field. more ›

South Bay baseball columnist Mark Purdy reports the news from the Giants front office: "The Giants confirmed Wednesday night what [the San Jose Mercury News] had reported earlier in the day -- that Bill Neukom, the Giants' managing general partner and chief executive officer, will not return in that role for the 2012 season." Larry Baer, the Giants' President and COO will take over Neukom's role starting in 2012, with Neukom himself transitioning from his current role as CEO to Chairman Emeritus starting on January 1st, 2012. more ›

The Giants released their tentative schedule for the 2012 baseball season this morning and while we don't want to jinx the tiny spark of hope this current series against the Padres has given us, next season already has something to look forward to. The diehard team travelers will want to go ahead and start booking flights to Arizona for the team's opening day game against the Diamondbacks on Friday, April 6th. The home opener at AT&T Park a week later on April 13th kicks off a three game matchup against the Pittsburgh Pirates, followed by another three games against the Phillies. more ›

Because comedic bits and facial hair proved more important this year than making it to the postseason -- yes, that's it, allow the bitterness to warm you like a Red Cross blanket -- the San Francisco Giants unveiled another bit of hilarity during Monday's game against San Diego (7-2). After hitting two home runs, Pablo Sandoval and his bat had a heart to heart in the dugout. We have no idea what he's saying, but we're glad the two maintain such a close relationship. See for yourself: more ›

The payroll manager for the San Francisco Giants is being charged on counts of embezzlement, most of the $1.5 million fraud coming from the players themselves. more ›

All that is good and true seems to have just (just?) slipped through our fingers, folks. You see, the SF Giants continue their plummet into the abyss, possibly falling far away from the safety net known as the playoffs. They blew it in the ninth inning against the Braves on Tuesday, losing 2-1. Worst of all? Loads of injures abound. Bruce Jenkins reports: more ›

After the Giants drew that delightful connection between late summer baseball and the struggles of a small group of rebels fighting to defeat the evil, intergalactic empire, our friends at the Tenderloin Geographic Society have taken that metaphor and knocked it out of the park. Because weren't you curious which Giant would play Chewbacca? more ›

Remarkable Giants catcher Buster Posey is a dad! And, best of all, he's the proud father of twins. Via his Facebook page, he writes: "I'm officially a dad!! Kristen and I are pleased to announce the arrival of the Posey twins...Lee Dempsey and Addison Lynn. Everyone is doing great and thanks for all of the well wishes!" more ›

Louie Sanchez, 28, and Marvin Norwood, 30, the two men accused of beating Giants fan Bryan Stow at the Dodgers opening game on March 30, pled not guilty to mayhem, assault, battery and other counts in the attacking Stow. "Police have portrayed Sanchez as leading the assault on Stow, which came March 31 at the culmination of an alleged rampage in which Sanchez and Norwood are accused of lashing out randomly at rival Giants fans at the stadium," notes KTVU. more ›

Ryan, the 9-year-old boy who was hit by a drunk driver in SoMa last Thursday has been steadily improving at SF General Hospital. Ryan, who was in town with his family for a baseball game, suffered a traumatic brain injury and a lacerated liver, as well as fractures in his pelvis, left leg and ankle when Hayward Resident Andrew Vargas allegedly hit him on Mission Street. Ryan's condition has been upgraded from critical to serious as he begun speaking again. more ›

A tuft of hair appeared just below Tim Lincecum's lower lip over the weekend. It didn't seem to hamper the young pitcher's throwing arm as he held the Phillies to one run yesterday, but seriously: How are we supposed to feel about this thing? Let's get a closer look: more ›

In case you missed it: In last night's game against the Phillies, Giants Pitcher Ramon Ramirez sent a fastball high and inside where it landed squarely in the back of Philadelphia's Shane Victorino. Of course, the boys from Philly don't take kindly to that sort of shenanigans and quickly cleared the bench for a sixth inning dustup. As far as baseball fights go, this awkward mass of uniforms is pretty good, especially when everyone stands around kind of poking each other while Victorino strolls around fuming. Be sure to watch Eli Whiteside tackle Placido Palanco around the 20 second mark. more ›

Ryan, a nine-year-old boy, sits in the hospital this morning facing life-threatening injuries after being stuck by a vehicle last night going the wrong way on New Montgomery. "The suspect in the truck turned left onto Mission Street after driving north on New Montgomery Street, which is a one-way street with traffic only in the southbound direction." The truck went right along after hitting the child, continuing west on Mission Street "before colliding with numerous other cars parked and driving on the street." more ›

Whew, that was quick. After losing five games straight against Arizona, your San Francisco Giants booted the D-Backs out of first place in the NL West via a 8-1 win today at AT&T Park. Today's victory marked and to one of the longest losing streaks of the season. (As we write this, a couple of presumably intoxicated neighbors at SFist HQ sing Journey's "When The Lights Go Down In The City" in celebration. They're also berating Dodgers fans and passersby wearing blue walking along Third Street. Heh.) more ›

In horrific news today, the Diamondbacks are now sharing first place with the Giants. After losing their fifth straight game last night, SF now ties with Arizona. Shudder. In better news a mega cable corporation Comcast will offer passersby free Kinder's BBQ after the game today at 3:30 p.m. more ›

After a careless man lost his Hyundai full of Willie McCovey-signed baseball gear outside of a Walnut Creek McDonald's on Monday, authorities in the East Bay tracked down and arrested the caught-on-camera thief yesterday. The suspect, a 33-year-old homeless man, was picked up by Walnut Creek PD at a Motel 6 on Main Street after tipsters recognized him from the fast food restaurant's security footage. more ›