Monthly Archives: April 2016

Giants in Queens, no wait … I mean Flushing: Common Misconceptions

Posted on April 30, 2016 by mtk

The New York Metropolitans play in Flushing Meadows, which is kinda … Queens, a borough of New York. There are 5 boroughs. So our history is related to all this: OK. so. Shea stadium was in Flushing. It neighbored Citi … Continue reading →

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GBC Off Day FLASHBACK: Opening Day 2016 at the Yard

Posted on April 28, 2016 by mtk

Another new feature at GBC this season is a FLASHBACK day on SF Giants off days. Today’s feature is our delightful opener at the yard vs. the nemesis. I’m just going to stack up a bunch of short form videos … Continue reading →

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The GBC Reader, Issue 5: John Shea With Fresh SP-in-the-8 Data, Brisbee Covers the State of the Shift and some Cool Barry Lamar

Posted on April 25, 2016 by mtk

Giants got a couple back against the Marlins, but the last one we should have won … and let get away. Josh Osich may just need a second after the week he had. Consecutive beanings of the same DBacks player … Continue reading →

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The GBC Reader, Issue Four: Struggles on the Road, Infield Errors, Relievers Injured and Back to .500

Posted on April 19, 2016 by mtk

It’s absurdly early in the season, so there’s no reason to panic – because the Giants have shown us what they’re capable of in flashes of brilliance with the lineup we’re currently fielding: we had come-from-behind wins and a home … Continue reading →

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Consensus Opinion Among Giants Fans? Screw Coors Field! Giants Lose Series 1-2

Posted on April 15, 2016 by mtk

Game One It is easy to forget the lone victory in our three games in Colorado, but it is important not to do so. Jeff Samardzija looked as good as he has yet looked in a Giants uniform and the … Continue reading →

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Using Timely Hitting the Giants Open the Yard with a 3-1 Series Win Over the Nemesis

Posted on April 11, 2016 by mtk

In case you haven’t been paying attention to baseball yet because you’re wrapped up in Warriors or Sharks or The Masters coverage, our San Francisco Giants are looking really good at the plate. Yes, that’s right, THE GIANTS ARE HITTING! … Continue reading →

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Led by New Acquisitions, Giants Win with Bats, 12-3, and Cueto, 2-1, in Milwaukee

Posted on April 6, 2016 by mtk

Blissed-out is how to describe us here at Giants Baseball Corner. The Opening Day game in Milwaukee was a perfect display of what our new lineup is capable of in terms of hitting – and came with the surprise of … Continue reading →

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