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A Bountiful July

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I’m going to be honest. This is not how the realist in me saw the month of July going for the San Francisco Giants. The team was 36-47. I was mentally preparing myself to count the days until I would have to cry in a dark room and mourn the departure of Madison Bumgarner when July 1st came around. I was envisioning the great mastermind that is Bruce Bochy saying a farewell at the last home game with a roster half-full of names I had never heard of, and probably would never hear from again. I would then trudge into … Continue reading A Bountiful July

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Eating by the Bay: Top 5 Must Try’s at Oracle Park

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Aside from its beautiful scenery, Oracle Park also sports some of the best ballpark food options in all of Major League Baseball. Here’s a short list of some of my favorites that are sure to be home runs for any and all visitors! 1. Cha Cha Bowl An Oracle Park classic, the Cha Cha Bowl combines rice, beans, grilled chicken, and pineapple-zucchini salsa into a Caribbean style mix that is not only tasty, but quite filling. Whether you’re looking to munch a beer buzz away and/or stray away from the traditional hot dog, this Orlando’s Caribbean BBQ speciality has been … Continue reading Eating by the Bay: Top 5 Must Try’s at Oracle Park

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Party’s Almost Over

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Well, you had to assume it was coming. The Giants lack of success has been mounting since they were eliminated in the 2016 NLDS by the Chicago Cubs. With nothing but mediocrity following that disappointing, yet promising season, the lack of production on the field is finally being reflected in ticket sales. Monday night’s 6-5 loss in which the Giants led 5-0 at one point provided further reasoning as to why fans just aren’t clamoring to head out to the ballpark these days. During their bouts for World Series titles, the Giants prided themselves on playing ‘small ball,’ meaning they … Continue reading Party’s Almost Over