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San Francisco Giants Baseball Tickets are now on sale for the 2024 season. Be there live to see the Giants play some great games this season and be a part of the baseball tradition this year. There are many great games to see including competitive NL West games and much more.
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San Francisco Giants Baseball Facts
- The San Francisco Giants are a professional baseball team based in San Francisco, California. They are a member of Major League Baseball (MLB) and compete in the National League West division.
- The Giants were established in 1883 as the New York Gothams before changing their name to the New York Giants in 1885. They moved to San Francisco in 1958, becoming the San Francisco Giants.
- The Giants have won eight World Series championships, with their most recent victories coming in 2010, 2012, and 2014. These championships were achieved under the leadership of manager Bruce Bochy.
- The Giants' home stadium is Oracle Park, which has been their home since 2000. It is known for its picturesque location along the San Francisco Bay and its unique features such as McCovey Cove, where fans in kayaks and boats wait to catch home run balls.
- Willie Mays, often regarded as one of the greatest baseball players of all time, spent the majority of his career with the Giants from 1951 to 1972. Mays was known for his exceptional skills as an all-around player and is a beloved figure in Giants history.
- The Giants have a fierce rivalry with the Los Angeles Dodgers, known as the "Giants-Dodgers rivalry" or the "Battle of California." The rivalry between the two teams dates back to their time in New York and has continued since the Giants' move to San Francisco.
- The Giants have a strong tradition of exceptional pitching. They have had several legendary pitchers, including Juan Marichal, Gaylord Perry, and the more recent duo of Tim Lincecum and Madison Bumgarner. Bumgarner, in particular, was instrumental in the Giants' World Series victories in 2010, 2012, and 2014.
- Barry Bonds, a former Giants outfielder, holds the MLB record for the most career home runs with 762. He played for the Giants from 1993 to 2007 and is regarded as one of the most prolific power hitters in baseball history.
- The Giants have a rich history with iconic moments, including the "Shot Heard 'Round the World" in 1951. In a playoff game against the Brooklyn Dodgers, Bobby Thomson hit a walk-off home run known as the "Shot Heard 'Round the World" to clinch the National League pennant.
- The Giants are known for their passionate and dedicated fan base. The "Giants faithful" support the team with enthusiasm, filling Oracle Park and creating an electric atmosphere during games. The tradition of the "7th Inning Stretch" singing of "Take Me Out to the Ball Game" is particularly special among Giants fans.