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sports24 days ago•393 min saved

Giants fan Erika Alvarez defends husband after viral 'mom of the year' clip sparks online harassment

A woman identified as Erika Alvarez has publicly defended her husband, Ramses, after a clip from a San Francisco Giants game at Oracle Park went viral. Broadcasters Mike Krukow and Duane Kuiper labeled her 'mom of the year' after she carried a baby and food to their seat while her husband ate. The clip, which garnered tens of millions of views, triggered widespread online criticism and harassment. Alvarez clarified in a Substack post that her husband offered to help but she declined to honor a late friend, and that the broadcast misinterpreted their conversation. The Giants declined to comment on the specific incident but praised mothers generally.

via NBC News|

#nbc-sports #online-harassment #oracle-park

sports2 months ago•2 min saved

MLB Awards 2028 All-Star Game to San Francisco to Facilitate Olympic Participation

MLB has officially awarded the 2028 All-Star Game to the San Francisco Giants, marking the franchise's fourth hosting of the event and its first since 2007. The decision, announced by Commissioner Rob Manfred, prioritizes logistical convenience for players potentially participating in the 2028 Los Angeles Summer Olympics. While the 2027 game is set for Chicago, the 2028 selection in San Francisco minimizes travel time between the Midsummer Classic and the Olympic baseball tournament at Dodger Stadium. This move is part of ongoing collective bargaining discussions between MLB and the MLBPA regarding player participation in the Olympics, which has become a significant negotiating point. The award also reflects a strategic shift from a strict rotational hosting model to one that accommodates the unique scheduling demands of the Olympic year.

via MLB Trade Rumors|

#2028-olympics #mlb #oracle-park

local3 months ago•1 min saved

Fan Brawl at Oracle Park Triggers Arrests and Bans

Seven people were detained and four arrested after a verbal dispute escalated into a fight at Oracle Park during the Giants game; the four arrestees—Major Norton, 29; Jaylynn Del Toro, 21; Elijah Ortega-Garcia, 23; Giselle Lopez, 27—face charges including assault likely to produce great bodily injury, disturbing the peace and public intoxication, and all involved will be banned from Oracle Park as police continue their investigation, with videos showing punches in the lower bowl.

via KTVU|

#arrests #fan-violence #giants

sports2 years ago•4 min saved

"SF Giants' Nostalgia-Filled Home Opener Ends with Dramatic Walk-Off Win"

The San Francisco Giants celebrated their home opener at Oracle Park with a nostalgic tribute to their past, featuring former players and a focus on nostalgia. The game ended with a 3-2 walk-off win over the San Diego Padres, bringing relief to the team and joy to the sellout crowd. Manager Bob Melvin, while appreciative, found the attention on him to be a bit much. The Giants are aiming to create new memories and break their 10-year playoff series win drought, with a belief in the current team's potential.

via NBC Sports Bay Area|

#home-opener #jordan-hicks #nostalgia

sports2 years ago•2 min saved

"Oracle Park Influence: J.D. Martinez Signs with Mets, Impact on Playoffs"

J.D. Martinez turned down a contract offer from the San Francisco Giants, citing Oracle Park's lack of hitter-friendly conditions as a reason for his decision. He believes Citi Field, the home of the New York Mets, is a better fit for his hitting skill set. Despite Oracle Park's reputation, Martinez's numbers at Citi Field are also not impressive.

via Yahoo Sports|

#citi-field #jd-martinez #mlb

sports2 years ago•2 min saved

"Renel Brooks-Moon Departs as Giants' Longtime PA Announcer"

The San Francisco Giants and longtime public address announcer Renel Brooks-Moon have parted ways after 24 seasons, with the team announcing that they will not renew her contract. Despite hoping to continue in the role, Brooks-Moon's contract ended in December. The Giants plan to honor her by naming the PA booth after her and acknowledging her contributions before a future game. Brooks-Moon, a Bay Area native, was the first woman to serve as a public address announcer for a championship game in any professional sport and is part of the Bay Area Radio Hall of Fame. The team has not yet announced a replacement for her.

via NBC Sports Bay Area|

#baseball #oracle-park #public-address-announcer

sports2 years ago•1 min saved

"Renel Brooks-Moon Departs Giants After 24 Seasons as PA Announcer"

Renel Brooks-Moon, the public address announcer for the San Francisco Giants for 24 seasons, is stepping down from her role. The Giants and Brooks-Moon mutually agreed to part ways after her contract expired in December. She will assume the role of public address announcer emeritus, and the booth at Oracle Park will be named in her honor. Brooks-Moon, one of MLB's first Black female P.A. announcers, has been an inspirational voice and an ambassador for the organization. She hopes her time in the booth has inspired others to pursue their dreams. The Giants have not yet announced a replacement for Brooks-Moon.

via NBC Bay Area|

#mlb #oracle-park #public-address-announcer

sports2 years ago•2 min saved

"Renel Brooks-Moon Departs as Giants' Longtime PA Announcer"

After 24 seasons, Renel Brooks-Moon, the longtime public address announcer for the San Francisco Giants, will not be returning this season as her contract expired in December. The Giants announced that they have mutually and amicably parted ways with Brooks-Moon, who became the first woman to serve as a public address announcer for a World Series in 2002. The team will honor her by naming the PA booth in her honor during a game this season.

via The Mercury News|

#mlb #oracle-park #public-address-announcer

sports2 years ago•2 min saved

"Zaidi's Hints and Progress: Giants' Pursuit of Ohtani"

San Francisco Giants President of Baseball Operations, Farhan Zaidi, remained tight-lipped about the team's pursuit of Shohei Ohtani during the MLB Winter Meetings, but dropped a fun fact about Barry Bonds' success at Oracle Park. Zaidi highlighted Bonds' impressive numbers at the stadium, including a higher home run rate and OPS compared to his road performances. This could be a positive sign for Ohtani, who is reportedly considering the Giants as a potential landing spot. Zaidi also mentioned other free-agent targets the team is interested in, including Japanese pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto, outfielder Cody Bellinger, and South Korean outfielder Jung Hoo Lee.

via NBC Sports Bay Area|

#farhan-zaidi #mlb #oracle-park

sports3 years ago•1 min saved

"Rays' Luke Raley's Unconventional Inside-the-Park Homer at Oracle Park"

Luke Raley of the Tampa Bay Rays hit an inside-the-park home run during a game against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park. Raley's hit ricocheted off the right field wall, took a bizarre bounce towards center field, and ultimately landed on the warning track. By the time the ball was retrieved, Raley had already rounded third base and scored standing up. It was Raley's 17th home run of the year and a memorable moment in the game.

via New York Post |

#inside-the-park-home-run #luke-raley #oracle-park

tragic-accident3 years ago•1 min saved

Tragic Crash Near SF's Oracle Park Claims Child's Life, Injures Parents

A 4-year-old girl was killed and her father seriously injured when a gray Mercedes SUV struck them while they were crossing the street near Oracle Park in San Francisco. The driver remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators. The intersection where the accident occurred is known to be busy, especially during Giants games, and pedestrians crossing can be difficult to see for drivers making right turns. No arrests have been made at this time.

via The San Francisco Standard|

#car-accident #oracle-park #pedestrian-safety

crime3 years ago•0 min saved

Shooting at San Francisco Luxury Hotel Leaves One Injured.

One man was shot and injured at Luma Hotel in San Francisco's Mission Bay neighborhood, not far from Oracle Park and Chase Center. The victim was transported to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. No arrests have been made in the shooting.

via KGO-TV|

#crime #luma-hotel #mission-bay

sports3 years ago•2 min saved

Max Muncy Dominates Giants with Career-High Performance.

Despite hitting two home runs and seven RBIs in the Dodgers' win over the Giants at Oracle Park, Max Muncy has never kept his hatred for the ballpark a secret, saying he doesn't like it because it's cold, windy, and the ball sounds terrible when you hit it. Muncy has hit 23 home runs and 51 RBI in 73 games against the Giants, and his slashline against them is .272/.385/.618. With his most recent comments, Muncy might have thrown fire into the fuel of the Giants-Dodgers storied rivalry.

via NBC Sports|

#los-angeles-dodgers #max-muncy #oracle-park