Book relives 50 years of Giants baseball Jun 11, 2008
06/10/2008 12:01 PM ET Giant tales from the Bay Area Book relives 50 years of San Francisco baseball glory By Doug Miller / MLB.com. Giant legends from Mays to Bonds are featured in "San Francisco Giants: 50 Years." (Courtesy Insight Editions). (MLB.com -- San Francisco Giants)
Baseball Celebrates Its 2008 Season With Annual Banquet May 20, 2008
(San Francisco, CA) - San Francisco Baseball celebrated its 2008 season with a banquet held in the Grand Room of the San Francisco Zoo on Sunday night. Nearly 150 people joined the coaching staff and team as seven seniors said goodbye after record breaking careers. (Usfdons.com)
USF Baseball Falls in 10 to Dallas Baptist, 7-6 May 18, 2008
(San Francisco, CA) - San Francisco baseball fought back for three runs in the bottom of the 10th, but couldn't come all the way back and fell 7-6 to Dallas Baptist in non-conference action at Benedetti Diamond on Saturday afternoon. The Patriots (37-17) swept USF (31-26) and end the Dons 2008 season as they said goodbye to seven seniors: , , , , , , and. (Usfdons.com)
Torch arrives in San Francisco Apr 9, 2008
The route in San Francisco is set to pass AT&T Stadium, the home court for San Francisco baseball team of Giants, Bay Bridge, Ferry Building, Golden Gate Bridge, Palace of Fine Arts, China Town, Lombard Street and Civic center, Ciot Tower, Fishermen's Wharf, according to the released itinerary. Editor: Liu Dan. (Xinhuanet, China)
USF Baseball Wins Fourth Straight; Takes 4-1 Victory Over Loyola Marymount Apr 6, 2008
(San Francisco, CA) - San Francisco baseball earns the series victory by taking a 4-1 win over Loyola Marymount (16-14, 3-2 WCC) on Saturday afternoon at Benedetti Diamond. The Dons (19-11, 4-1 WCC) win their fourth straight behind a tough in a quick two hour and 22 minute game. (Usfdons.com)
USF Hosts No. 7 Cal at AT&T Park in the Third Annual Dante Benedetti Classic Apr 1, 2008
LAST TIME AGAINST THE DONS: San Francisco baseball fell to Bay Area rival California, 6-2 in non-conference action at Evans Field. Junior left-hander (1-2) took the loss for USF, allowing four runs (three earned) off four hits and six walks, and adding seven strikeouts. (Usfdons.com)
Diamond Dons Fall To Cal 6-2 Mar 15, 2008
(Berkeley, CA) - San Francisco baseball fell to Bay Area rival California, 6-2 in non-conference action at Evans Field on Tuesday. USF (6-8) was out hit 7-4 by Cal (10-1-1) and made costly errors in the loss. (Usfdons.com)
Barry Bonds charged with perjury Nov 16, 2007
Thursday, November 15, 2007. Published: Nov 15, 2007 05:21 PM Modified: Nov 15, 2007 10:00 PM. (News & Observer -- Sports)
USF Lands 94 Student-Athletes on 2006-07 WCC Commissioner's Honor Roll Aug 30, 2007
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Selig goes home after meeting with Mitchell Aug 9, 2007
SI.com - MLB - Selig meets with Mitchell, heads back to Milwaukee - Wednesday August 8, 2007 4:49PM. Selig meets with Mitchell. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Selig not in S.F. for record, meets with investigator Aug 9, 2007
Corning Leader - Sports. Now Fully Functional. (Corning Leader, NY)
Selig makes effort Jul 26, 2007
Red Sox Patriots Celtics Bruins Revolution Colleges High school Others NESN Dirt Dogs Calendar Shop. He's present for Bonds's pursuit. (Boston Globe)
Selig making every attempt to watch Bonds Jul 25, 2007
Selig making every attempt to watch Bonds - Barry Bonds - MSNBC.com. Selig making every attempt to watch Bonds. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Selig will try to see HR feat Jul 25, 2007
Wednesday, July 25, 2007. Published: Jul 25, 2007 12:30 AM Modified: Jul 25, 2007 02:51 AM. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Selig will try to attend Bonds’ record-setter Jul 25, 2007
SAN FRANCISCO Baseball commissioner Bud Selig was at home watching Barry Bonds and the Giants play when he decided he needed to be at the ballpark to see San Francisco slugger break Hank Aaron s career home run record. Selig arrived in San Francisco on Tuesday, and said he ll try and be present when Bonds passes Aaron. (Leavenworth Times, KS)
Selig will try to attend No. 756 Jul 25, 2007
Associated Press Jul. SAN FRANCISCO - Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig was at home watching Barry Bonds and the Giants play when he decided he needed to be at the ballpark to see San Francisco slugger break Hank Aaron's career home run record. (AZCentral -- Sports)
2007 ALL-STAR GAMETV REVIEW: Excitement of game overshadowed Fox's effort Jul 11, 2007
2007 ALL-STAR GAME / TV REVIEW: Excitement of game overshadowed Fox's effort. There always will be because of the BALCO case and the leaked grand jury testimony," Buck said, when Bonds first came to bat. But at a time when ESPN's talent would be elbowing each other out of the way to say something provocative and inflammatory, Fox's duo later carried on an intelligent discussion about the steroids era, exploring the shades of gray. "Not everybody loves Barry Bonds, but fans do want to come out... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
MLB Notebook: Haren, Peavy All-Star starters Jul 10, 2007
Leyland made this promise to San Francisco baseball fans: "I will not intentionally walk Barry Bonds in the All-Star Game.". That means Haren gets first crack at Bonds, who is batting second for the NL. Haren recalled a previous confrontation with Bonds in interleague play that did not work out as hoped. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Racism in the bleachers Jul 2, 2007
" The egg-shaped man in Milwaukee's Miller Park, who looked like he would be sitting behind a desk by morning, continued the arrhythmic chant as those around him chimed in. They were all pleading to see a 95-mph fastball hit a man in the temple, and felt that their demand was righteous. The player they wanted to see put down was, of course, San Francisco baseball star Barry Bonds, and it is hard to say what was more shocking: the call for his beheading or the near-collective rapture at the... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Four Diamond Dons Taken in Major League Baseball's Draft Jun 9, 2007
(San Francisco) - Four San Francisco Baseball players were chosen on the second and final day of the 2007 Major League Baseball Amateur Draft. With Junior LHP being drafted in the first round on Thursday, five Dons were chosen this year. (Usfdons.com)
USF's Aaron Poreda Drafted by the Chicago White Sox in the First Round of the 2007 Major League Baseball Draft Jun 8, 2007
Poreda is the highest draft pick in school history for the University of San Francisco baseball program. Jesse Foppert (2001) and three-time All-American Taggert Bozied (2000) were both second round selections. (Usfdons.com)
LETTERS TO THE GREEN Jun 3, 2007
Editor -- On May 30 Ray Ratto wrote in the "All-Star Tracker" that San Francisco baseball fans were engaging in "voter fraud" where it relates to Barry Bonds' place in the All-Star game balloting, and suggested that Ken Griffey deserved to go in his place. Considering Bonds and Griffey possess similar batting averages (an 11-point advantage for Griffey at the time of publication), not to mention Griffey has fewer homers, a lower slugging percentage and a much lower OBP, I fail to see how Ratto... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
USF Hosts Pacific and Saint Mary's in Final Week of 2007 Season May 9, 2007
LAST WEEK: The University of San Francisco baseball team continued its hot streak at the plate as the Dons defeated the California Golden Bears 13-4 at Benedetti Diamond on Tuesday afternoon. Junior second baseman hit his first career grand slam on a 2-for-5 day with four RBI, two runs scored and two stolen bases. (Usfdons.com)
USF Blasts Cal 13-4 at Benedetti Diamond May 2, 2007
(San Francisco, CA) - The University of San Francisco baseball team continued its hot streak at the plate as the Dons (24-23) defeated the California Golden Bears 13-4 at Benedetti Diamond on Tuesday afternoon. The win is the Dons sixth straight over the Bears (23-22), as they collect 15 hits in the contest. (Usfdons.com)
Galileo to honor classic coach Papa Apr 24, 2007
Galileo, which dominated San Francisco baseball in the 1940s, hasn't won a title since 1978. Papa said he's enjoying coaching as much as ever. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Dons Baseball Takes 5-4 Win Over No. 7 Pepperdine Apr 16, 2007
(San Francisco, CA) - The University of San Francisco baseball team avoided a three game West Coast Conference sweep at the hands of No. 7 Pepperdine by taking the final game 5-4 over the Waves. The Dons (19-19, 3-6 WCC) hand the Waves (28-11, 8-1 WCC) their first conference loss of the season. (Usfdons.com)
COLLEGE BASEBALLSanta Clara, USF will meet Friday at AT&T Park Apr 5, 2007
" Benedetti, who died Nov. 16, 2005, at 86, was a figure in San Francisco baseball. For years, he sponsored youth teams, as many as six a season, on behalf of his North Beach restaurant, the New Pisa. He played at USF (1937-40) and coached on the Hilltop from 1962 through '80. The game between the Dons (16-15, 1-2 WCC) and Broncos (15-16, 2-1) will be the middle game of a three-game West Coast Conference series, with the teams playing today and Saturday at Benedetti Diamond. "Santa Clara is... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Diamond Dons Take 6-2 Victory Over Fresno State In Season Opener Feb 3, 2007
(Fresno, CA) - San Francisco baseball opened up the 2007 season exactly the way they wanted - with a win. After being swept by Fresno State in 2006, the Dons (1-0) took the 6-2 victory over the Bulldogs (0-1) in the season opener for both teams on Friday evening at Baiden Field. (Usfdons.com)
USF Visits Fresno State in Season Opener for Both Teams. Jan 31, 2007
Last season, the Dons took an exciting 4-3 game from Cal. The Classic celebrates the legacy of a giant in San Francisco baseball. Benedetti, who coached USF for 16 years for an annual salary of one dollar, passed away in November of 2005 at the age of 86 after a long illness. (Usfdons.com)
Rams take conference opener in volleyball Sep 15, 2006
University of San Francisco baseball coach Nino Giarratano received a six-year contract extension on the heels of the most successful season yet in his eight-year tenure. Giarratano led the Dons to the best back-to-back seasons in school history, winning the inaugural West Coast Conference championship this year on the way to USF's first NCAA regional berth. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
USF Baseball Coach Nino Giarratano Given Long Term Contract Extension Sep 14, 2006
Giarratano guided San Francisco baseball to the program's first NCAA Regional berth in 2006 after capturing the inaugural West Coast Conference Championship. During their storied season, the Dons set program records for wins (39), road victories (19) and three players were selected in the 2006 Major League Draft. (Usfdons.com)
USF Baseball to Face Miami In First Ever NCAA Appearance in Lincoln, Nebraska May 30, 2006
"It is a great day for the University of San Francisco baseball program, the players, fans, alumni and coaching staff," said Dons' head coach. "We have built this program into a strong one with two straight solid seasons. Obviously, being in the NCAA tournament is a goal that everyone shoots for. Its been quite a year for the program, with our first league title and now advancing into NCAA play.". (Usfdons.com)
