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more about #sanfranciscogiants more comments → the earl of weaver: That's frightening. The exchange rate that is. Same with the murder too, I suppose. #angelvillalona more » MattinglysSideburns: The Chronicle, incidentally, puts the figure at 5 million pesos, which is closer to $140,000. Diario Libre says 2 million. I'm gonna hafta go with Th... more » MarkKelsosMigraine: This just smells like rotten sushi, and nobody likes rotten sushi. Except Maury Povich. I'm so sorry. #angelvillalona more » AzureTexan: I really miss the old island bar fights, back when strong-armed Dominican men fired small poultry and feral piglets at one another's heads. Money has ... more » ArkansasFred: "We are continuing the prosecution," he said. "The agreement is only on civil charges, not criminal." "We're gonna charge him waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay more... more » MarkKelsosMigraine: Wait, $500/hour is expensive for a lawyer? Why did Bobby Big Wheel charge me $7000 and my spleen to get out of a parking ticket. #timlincecum more » twoeightnine: Are we sure that the fine wasn't for having only 3.3 grams? "Come on son, you're wasting our time here." #timlincecum more » Conchie Birdie: I thought Mitch Kramer didn't have any weed, man. #timlincecum more » Nickly: I wonder how many times he tried to order the London Symphony Orchestra in the dugout. #timlincecum more » NordoftheBlings: Cygh Times. #timlincecum more » formerly Chief Wahoo: least surprising pot bust ever Tommy Chong begs to differ. #timlincecum more » ScientificMapp: He said 3.3 grams is about the size of a human thumb. Holy shit, dude, do you know how many little mini universes that is? #timlincecum more » Proverbial: Or the 3.3 grams of marijuana found in the reigning Cy Young Award winner's Mercedes? Lincecum was fine with getting busted, but he was livid that hi... more » CanHeHackett: The stars... they're just like me and CPH #timlincecum more » SponsoredbyV8: 3.3 grams of marijuana Last time he buys an eighth from that guy. #timlincecum more » -
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A Few Million Pesos Later, Angel Villalona Is A Free Man, For Now
Angel Villalona, the Giants prospect accused of fatally shooting a man in his native Dominican Republic, is out on bail and out 2 million pesos, too, having reportedly paid the victim's family to drop charges against him. That's $55,000. More » -
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Say What? Our Long, National Nightmare About A Major League Pitcher's Weed Possession Charge Is Already Over?
The attorney for Tim Lincecum has negotiated a settlement with prosecutors to settle the pitcher's marijuana misdemeanor charge by having Lincecum pay a $250 fine for possession of a pipe. The possession of marijuana charge will be dropped. Come again? More » -
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Tim Lincecum Cited In Least Surprising Pot Bust Ever
Raise your hand if you didn't see this one coming. Was it the shaggy hair? The vacant smile? Or the 3.3 grams of marijuana found in the reigning Cy Young Award winner's Mercedes? [The Columbian] -
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Giants' Teenage Prospect Now A Murder Suspect
Angel Villalona, a Giants top prospect, was scouted at 13 and signed by San Francisco at 16, and now, at 19, he's the prime suspect in a murder in the Dominican Republic, a top prospect of an entirely different sort. More » -
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This Man Has An Opinion On The NL West
Former Journey lead singer Steve Perry is a Giants fan. "Don't Stop Believin'" is the Dodgers' 2009 anthem. That, in the journalism industry, is what we call: conflict! More » -
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Brad Penny Does Not Appreciate Your Mock Grunting
Even as Penny dominates NL hitting like a grown man mowing through Little Leaguers, he still carries himself like a toddler on the mound, ranting and raving about everything. So it goes without saying: Mock him at your own risk. More » -
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The Rockies Are A Team
Remember last week when I awarded Colorado the National League championship? Yeah, that was fun. It just goes to show you that a watched pot of history-making sports feats usually doesn't boil. More »Of DestinyDestined To Fail -
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The Rockies Are A Team Of Destiny ... Again
Two years ago, Colorado's miracle finish lifted a scrappy upstart team to the World Series. Then suddenly they were were terrible again. Now they're on the verge of another miracle comeback. How do they do it (every other year)? More » -
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Nice, But He Still Gets An Asterisk For Doing It Against The Padres
Got an image you'd like to see in here first thing in the morning? Send it to tips@deadspin.com. Subject: Morning crap More » -
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Tim Lincecum's Haircut Is Now Self-Aware
Randy Johnson has had a tremendous impact on the San Francisco Giants' pitching staff, but not because of his experience and wisdom. It's because he has youngsters like Tim Lincecum believing in the power of the mullet. More » -
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They Might Be Giants Fans
Good Morning America visits AT&T Park: "We caught two people updating their Facebook accounts, one checking work e-mail, one texting the babysitter and a pair of friends trying to find out who got voted off their favorite reality show." [abcnews.com] -
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Your Last 300-Game Winner
Did you enjoy Randy Johnson's afternoon skewering of the Nationals? Because you'll probably never get a chance to see that again. (The 300th win part, not the Nationals getting skewered.) [Jayson Stark; Seattle Times] -
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Why Your Stadium Sucks: AT&T Park
This is a new weekly feature in which I (and maybe you, too, readers) detail the various reasons for hating your ballpark. This week: The San Francisco Giants' AT&T Park. More » -
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For Once, The San Francisco Giants Do Something Smart With Their Money
The Giants have been tinkering with what the propeller-heads like to call "dynamic pricing" — raising or lowering prices depending on variables like weather or pitching matchups. Where I'm from, we just call this "scalping." More » -
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Look Who's Here, Everyone. It's Barry Bonds!
In today's episode of "Everybody Loves Barry," the semi-retired slugger pays a visit to his old home, gets a standing ovation, and explains that evil jerk side of his brain—that's just a character he plays! More » -
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Barry Zito's Obscene Gingerbread Twitter Photos Are Somewhat Disturbing
Ladies and gentlemen, the handiwork of tonight's Giants starting pitcher against the Dodgers. PETA would like to get involved, but their jurisdiction doesn't include desserts. [Twitter] -
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A Most Distressing Video: Joe Martinez Takes Line Drive Off The Head
This is not the kind of thing that people wanted to see in the wake of the tragic Nick Adenhart accident. That was one brutal line drive. More » -
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San Francisco Giants Advertising Copy Written By Giggling 12-Year-Olds
The Giants marketing department will apparently just write anything down on a piece of paper and consider their jobs done. Please leave all "ball"-based puns to the professionals. [Big League Stew] -
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OK You Pissants, Make Way For Randy Johnson
There's been little wailing and no gnashing of teeth in the Bay Area over Tim Lincecum's underwhelming '09 debut on Tuesday. That's because A. The Giants won, and B. Their headliner is actually starting tonight. More » -
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Wait, Tim Lincecum Is Making How Much?
Tim Lincecum, last season's Cy Young Award winner, just signed a contract with the Giants for one year at $650,000. Barry Zito chortles, wipes dog poop off shoe with $100 bill. More »



