The World Champion San Francisco Giants open their 12th season

SAN FRANCISCO, CA. - The World Champion San Francisco Giants open their 12th season at AT&T Park with a six-game homestand against the St. Louis Cardinals, April 8-10 and the Los Angeles Dodgers, April 11-13. On Opening Day, Friday, April 8, the first 40,000 fans will receive AT&T Opening Day Calendars. Ceremonies begin at 12:45 p.m. with the 2010 World Series Championship Flag being raised above AT&T Park for the first time in San Francisco Giants history. Fans are encouraged to arrive early for the celebration.

The festivities continue as local Grammy Award winning recording artists Train will perform prior to Opening Day introductions. First pitch is scheduled for 1:35 p.m. with gates opening at 10:35 a.m. On Saturday, April 9, the 2010 San Francisco Giants will be honored for their World Series Championship. A pre-game ceremony, scheduled for 6:15 p.m., will be held for members of the 2010 team, who will receive their World Series Rings. The first 20,000 fans will receive an AT&T Ring Keychain. Performing the National Anthem will be Rock and Roll Hall of Fame musician, Sammy Hagar. First pitch has been changed to 7:05 p.m.

Gates to the ballpark will open at 5:05 p.m. Rookie of the Year Award winner Buster Posey will be honored in a pre-game ceremony on Sunday, April 10 to celebrate his 2010 rookie season. The first 20,000 fans will receive a Buster Posey Pin presented by Box.

Throwing out the ceremonial first pitch will be past Giants Rookie of the Year Award Winners Willie Mays (1951), Orlando Cepeda (1958), Willie McCovey (1959), Gary Matthews (1973), John Montefusco (1975) and Buster Posey (2010). Performing the National Anthem will be San Francisco’s favorite bandleader, Maestro Dick Bright.

The Giants wrap up their homestand with a three-game series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, April 11-13. On Monday, April 11, the game will be dedicated to Bryan Stow, who was attacked and suffered critical injuries following the season opener in Los Angeles last week. The Giants will partner with Bryan’s employer, American Medical Response, to collect donations at the gates and throughout the ballpark for The Bryan Stow Fund. Approximately 100 of his fellow paramedics will volunteer for this effort.

The Giants will make an initial $10,000 contribution to The Bryan Stow Fund and encourage all fans to donate. The Giants Community Fund will also hold a silent auction during Monday’s game with all proceeds benefiting the The Bryan Stow Fund. In addition, on Monday, April 11, the first 20,000 fans will receive an AT&T Giants magnetic schedule. The National Anthem will be performed by entertainers from the popular show Cirque du Soleil.

HOMESTAND AT A GLANCE

All games are broadcast on KNBR 680 AM (English radio) **Select games broadcast on KIQI 1010 AM (Spanish radio)

FRIDAY April 8 1:35 CARDINALS CSN-BA (HD) AT&T Calendars to first 40,000 fans.

SATURDAY

April 9 7:05 CARDINALS CSN-BA (HD) World Series Ring Ceremony. First 20,000 fans receive an AT&T Ring Keychain.

SUNDAY April 10 1:05 CARDINALS CSN-BA (HD) Rookie of the Year Award Day. First 20,000 fans receive Buster Posey pin presented by Box.

MONDAY April 11 7:15 DODGERS CSN-BA (HD) First 20,000 fans receive AT&T magnet schedules.

TUESDAY April 12 7:15 DODGERS CSN-BA (HD)

WEDNESDAY April 13 7:15 DODGERS NBC-BA (HD)

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GIANTS ANNOUNCE PLANS TO HONOR BRYAN STOW

The San Francisco Giants today announced that it will dedicate its first home game against the Los Angeles Dodgers in honor of Bryan Stow. Bryan was attacked and suffered critical injuries following the season opener in Los Angeles last week.

The Giants will collect donations at AT&T Park on Monday, April 11 to benefit a fund established to support Bryan and his family. Additionally, on Opening Day, Friday, April 8 the team will pay tribute to him during its pre-game ceremonies.

“Bryan is a father, paramedic and lifelong Giants fan who has dedicated himself to caring for others. Now he needs our support as he fights for his life following this brutal and unconscionable act of violence,” said Bill Neukom, Giants Managing General Partner and CEO.

The Giants will partner with Bryan’s employer, American Medical Response, to collect donations at the gates and throughout the ballpark for The Bryan Stow Fund. Approximately, 100 of his fellow paramedics will volunteer for this effort.

The Giants will make an initial $10,000 contribution to The Bryan Stow Fund and encourage all fans to give what they can. The Giants Community Fund will also hold a silent auction during Monday’s game with all proceeds benefiting the The Bryan Stow Fund. Below is detailed information on how to contribute to The Bryan Stow Fund at anytime.

The Bryan Stow Fund has been established through the San Francisco Police Credit Union, specifically serving members of the EMS community. To Donate Online – go to www.sfpcu.org to place your donation. Please indicate The Bryan Stow Fund. Account # 1377733.

To Donate By Mail: Checks should be made out to “The Bryan Stow Fund” Mail your donation to: SF Police Credit Union c/o San Mateo Branch 1495 S. El Camino Real San Mateo, CA 94402

After winning two of three at St. Louis to open the 2011 season, the San Diego Padres return home to PETCO Park to face the San Francisco Giants

La ciudad de Sincerín, que está ubicada en el departamento del Bolívar, Colombia estará pendiente de Ernesto Frieri, su hijo nativo que los está representando en las Grandes Ligas con el uniforme de los Padres de San Diego.

Frieri es el segundo relevista que llega a la Gran Carpa representando al béisbol colombiano. La pasada temporada logró una marca de 1 victoria, 1 derrota y una efectividad de 1.71 en 33 entradas lanzadas en la Liga Nacional. El lanzador derecho mide 1.88 y pesa 91kg. El costeño colombiano está considerado uno de los mejores relevistas de Latinoamérica en las Mayores.

La pasada temporada los Padres perdieron el campeonato de la División del Oeste en el último juego de la campaña. San Diego es un equipo favorito en la División de Oeste de la Nacional. ¡Hay que apoyar a los nuestros en las Grandes Liga!.

AMERICA’S FINEST CITY: After winning two of three at St. Louis to open the 2011 season, the San Diego Padres return home to PETCO Park to face the San Francisco Giants…both today’s home opener and tomorrow’s game begin at 3:35 p.m. PT…after an off day Thursday, the Padres will play 20 consecutive games without an off day…that stretch begins this weekend at home vs. the Dodgers and then includes a three-game set 4/11-13 vs. Cincinnati next week…San Diego’s next road trip features a four-game series at Houston and three games at Chicago’s Wrigley Field.

VS. THE GIANTS: The Padres won 12 of 18 games last season against the eventual World Series champions…San Diego won the first seven games over the Giants…SF captured six of the final 11…San Diego is 41-31 vs. San Francisco since the start of the 2007 season, including 22-14 at PETCO Park.

IT’S WHERE THE PADRES GO: San Diego has had a winning season in six of the previous seven seasons at PETCO Park, including 45-36 ledger last year…the 45 home wins ranked tied for 10th on the Padres all-time single-season list…last year also marked the third-best PETCO Park record behind the ‘07 club’s 47-34 and the ‘05 team’s 46-35…the only losing record at home has been the 35-36 mark in 2008.

HOME OPENERS: San Diego is 21-21 in home openers all-time, including 5-2 at PETCO Park since ‘04…last year, the Padres cracked 19 hits and routed the Braves 17-2 behind three hits each from Kyle Blanks, David Eckstein and Will Venable…both Blanks and Venable homered…San Diego hit the double-digit run mark for the just the second time in franchise history for a home opener (12-5, 1997 vs. NYM)…San Diego is 2-2 in home openers under Manager Bud Black and also 2-2 on Opening Day overall.

WELCOME TO THE 619: Entering today’s home opener, neither Jason Bartlett nor Cameron Maybin have ever played a in PETCO Park…they join rookie Cedric Hunter on the Padres’ roster who will play a Major League game in SD for the first time…Hunter did previously play in PETCO as a member of the Lake Elsinore Storm.