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The World Series Champion San Francisco Giants will be having their first spring training game in fifteen days. The defending champs have a bull’s eye on their backs as they’ll return much of their squad from a season ago, but should be primed and ready to go. Here are three stories to follow heading into Arizona: 1. Brian Wilson still ... Read More »

After winning the 2012 World Series in a thrilling fashion, the San Francisco Giants are ready for 2013. Winners of two of the last three championships, the Giants enter next season with a very similar roster to 2012. Few changes are expected for the 2013 roster, which means that the Giants are once again favorites for the title. For their ... Read More »

San Francisco Giants’ general manager Brian Sabean didn’t hesitate to speak frankly when asked about free agent reliever Brian Wilson‘s future in the Bay Area. He told CSN Bay Area point blank that the 30-year-old not return.  “I’m going to be brutally honest as I always am, I don’t [think Wilson will return],” Sabean said during an event in Midtown ... Read More »

Brian Wilson seems to be healthy after undergoing Tommy John surgery last April, but where will the All-Star closer land  in 2013 after the San Francisco Giants non-tendered him back in November?  Though the right arm is still a concern, the 30-year-old right hander could provide some value to a contender in a niche role, though it’s hard to envision ... Read More »

Former San Francisco Giants reliever and current free agent Brian Wilson is getting close to throwing off a mound while rehabbing under his former team’s supervision, reports Henry Schulman.  Wilson has finished undergoing a long toss program and is almost ready to begin simulated action off the mound.  The news comes following a 2012 season where Wilson missed all but ... Read More »

Los Angeles Clippers veteran Lamar Odom got a little weird last night in Golden State when he and Carl Landry got tangled up during the second quarter of the Clips’ 115-94 loss.  There was no malicious intent, just gamesmanship — and that was obvious to anyone who saw the play on the court. But clearly, it was awkward. Right on ... Read More »