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San Francisco Giants pitcher Brian Wilson gets his own website

Brian Wilson
Did you want to know more about the San Francisco Giants pitcher Brian Wilson?Now you can through his new website, http://brianwilson38.com.The Giants relief pitcher has become a celebrity of his own right, with appearances on late-night talk shows. Read More

Giants’ Wilson thriving in spotlight

Nothing brings a “Ho-hum, what’s new?” response more often from a Giants fan than using Brian Wilson and the word “interesting” in the same sentence. Wilson has taken interesting to the limits ever since he first put on  Orange and Black — even before the beard — not only as a personality, but as a closer. Read More

In period of self-centered stars, Giants set example

The Giants’ World Series triumph last fall was especially satisfying because it bucked the trend in professional sports of exalting individual play over the team. The Giants certainly had star players. Tim Lincecum is a two-time Cy Young Award winner. Buster Posey was NL Rookie of the Year. But this was a team victory with some unlikely stars — Cody Ross, Andres Torres, Juan Uribe and Edgar Renteria — who came alive in the postseason. Read More

San Francisco Giants pitcher Brian Wilson sidelined with sore back

San Francisco Giants pitcher Brian Wilson
 San Francisco Giants pitcher Brian Wilson had his scheduled throwing session delayed Thursday because of tightness in his back.The injury isn't considered serious for last season's major league saves leader, whose bushy black beard has made him as popular as his reliable pitching in the ninth inning. Manager Bruce Bochy said Wilson received treatment on the back Thursday and could be ready to throw again for the World Series champions by Friday at Scottsdale Stadium. Read More

Orange fever starts anew as San Francisco Giants host FanFest at ballpark

Giants star Aubrey Huff waves his infamous rally thong
The official first pitch in the Giants’ much-anticipated 2011 season comes Saturday as the team hosts FanFest at AT&T Park from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.But this one is a little different from past years. Read More

Watch Giants pitcher Brian Wilson's interview from 'Lopez Tonight'

San Francisco Giants pitcher Brian Wilson appeared on "Lopez Tonight"
San Francisco Giants pitcher Brian Wilson appeared on the "Lopez Tonight" show Thursday night, dressed as a sailor and sporting a gray beard. The relief pitcher, known for his off-field antics, did not let fans down during his interview with comedian George Lopez. Read More

Giants pitcher Brian Wilson entertains on 'Lopez Tonight'

Giants pitcher Brian Wilson debuted a short film on "Lopez Tonight."
Brian Wilson’s first short-film debut lasted all of two seconds, but his offseason antics and the costume he adorned when appearing on “Lopez Tonight” on Thursday are bound to be discussed at longer length. The eccentric relief pitcher for the Giants visited comedian George Lopez’s TBS talk show to promote a series of short films he co-wrote and acted in for the “MLB 2K11” game. Read More

Giants pitcher Brian Wilson to debut short film

San Francisco Giants pitcher Brian Wilson
Brian Wilson can certainly pitch, but can he pitch ideas for a funny film? The wacky relief pitcher for the San Francisco Giants with the famous black beard has co-written and acted in a series of digital short films. He is set to debut one of them Thursday on TBS’s “Lopez Tonight.” The show begins at 9 p.m. Read More
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