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The unique value of October baseball

Buster Olney, ESPN The Magazine

As Buster Olney writes in the October 5 issue of ESPN The Magazine -- if you don't think playoff baseball is different, then, well, you're probably not a player, are you?

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | September 27, 2009

Rowand's RBI single lifts Giants past Dodgers in 10

Aaron Rowand hit an RBI single through a drawn-in infield, and the San Francisco Giants scored twice in the bottom of the 10th inning to beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-2 on Saturday night in front of surprise guest Barry Bonds.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | August 09, 2008

One year after No. 756, Giants a far different team without Bonds

John Shea, Special to ESPN.com

In the post-Barry Bonds era, everything about the Giants and everything surrounding the team isn't what it once was.

Story | Conversation | August 07, 2008

New-look Giants looking to bond without Bonds

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

As the post-Barry Bonds era begins, Aaron Rowand and the Giants are concentrating on coming together as a team.

Story | Conversation | February 20, 2008

San Francisco Giants fantasy team preview

AJ Mass, ESPN.com

A.J. Mass previews the San Francisco Giants from a fantasy angle, noting that the team is now without Barry Bonds and his hubbub but don't exactly have anyone to replace his production.

Story | Conversation | February 11, 2008

Tigers' lineup tops the charts, Giants' order picks up the rear

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Some teams have made major upgrades to their lineups, and others have lost significant parts. Here are the best and worst in baseball.

Story | Conversation | December 12, 2007

Bonds, Giants leave each other behind

Wright Thompson, ESPN.com

As Barry Bonds emptied his locker and prepared his exit, the Giants seemed to look forward to a life without him.

Story | Conversation | September 30, 2007

Loney's homer, Wells' pitching drive Dodgers

David Wells sparkled and James Loney continued his torrid month with another homer and the Dodgers beat the Giants 8-3.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | September 28, 2007

Giles' go-ahead 3-run homer gives Pads wild-card lead

Brian Giles hit a go-ahead three-run homer with two outs in the ninth, and the Padres ended a four-game losing streak with a 6-4 victory over the Giants.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | September 25, 2007

Phillips' heads-up play helps Reds rally from 5-run deficit

Brandon Phillips' heads-up baserunning helped the Cincinnati Reds beat the San Franicsco Giants 9-8 in 11 innings on Friday night.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | September 21, 2007

Giants had to part ways with Bonds to move forward

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

After 15 seasons and 586 home runs, it's finally over. Barry Bonds wanted the Giants, but they didn't want him.

Story | Conversation | September 21, 2007

Giants-Diamondbacks Preview

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Giants-Diamondbacks Preview

Preview | September 18, 2007

Peavy's firepower keeps Padres 1½ games ahead

Jake Peavy lowered his major league-leading ERA to 2.39, struck out 10 to take over the big league lead and pitched the San Diego Padres to a 5-1 win over the last-place San Francisco Giants on Sunday.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | September 16, 2007

Greene's 10-inning HR keys Pads rally over Giants

Khalil Greene homered in the 10th inning to give the struggling Padres a 5-4 win over the Giants on Friday night.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | September 14, 2007

Pinch-hitter Salazar tops Giants with three-run homer in ninth

Pinch-hitter Jeff Salazar hit a go-ahead, three-run homer in the ninth inning of the Diamondbacks' 5-3 victory over the Giants on Monday night.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | September 10, 2007