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Season 1

  • SPECIAL 0x1 San Francisco Giants: Special Preview

    • April 13, 2011
    • Showtime

  • S01E01 Season Premiere

    • July 13, 2011
    • Showtime

    The series following the San Francisco Giants as they try to defend their 2010 World Series title premieres with a look at how an injury to Barry Zito allowed for Ryan Vogelsong to return to the majors for his best season yet, and what the franchise will do regarding Zito's return from the DL.

  • S01E02 Episode Two

    • July 20, 2011
    • Showtime

    Behind the scenes with Brian Wilson at the ESPYs; a visit with the Vogelsong family at the All-Star Game; a chat with Pablo Sandoval about weight loss.

  • S01E03 Episode Three

    • July 27, 2011
    • Showtime

    Brian Wilson's World Series tribute to his father; a prank on a teammate. Also: Freddy Sanchez works to come back from an injury; Aubrey Huff fights his way out of a slump.

  • S01E04 Episode Four

    • August 3, 2011
    • Showtime

    The team visits President Obama at the White House; Manny Burris tours his old D.C. neighborhood; the Giants meet the Phillies for the first time in 2011. Also: a look at the bullpen.

  • S01E05 Episode Five

    • August 10, 2011
    • Showtime

    New addition Carlos Beltran offers hitting tips; Giant pitchers play a game of "Fungo Golf;" Ryan Vogelson reflects on his season; a look at the brawl with the Phillies.

  • S01E06 Episode Six

    • August 17, 2011
    • Showtime

    Conversations with reluctant star Tim Lincecum and the outgoing Brian Wilson; visits with injured second baseman Freddy Sanchez; and catcher Chris Stewart, who replaced the injured Buster Posey.

  • S01E07 Episode Seven

    • August 24, 2011
    • Showtime

    The focus is on injuries as the pennant race continues; visits with Buster Posey and his wife Kristin, Barry Zito and his father, Cody Ross and his wife Summer, and Brandon Belt.

  • S01E08 Episode Eight

    • August 31, 2011
    • Showtime

    In the season finale, the front office meets to discuss the team with a month left in the season; a look at some of the top stories from the series; and outtakes and bloopers from past episodes.

Season 2

  • S02E01 Season Premiere

    • July 11, 2012
    • Showtime

    The second-season premiere goes behind-the-scenes with the Miami Marlins, a team with a new name, stadium and manager, as well as a number of new players.

  • S02E02 Episode 2

    • July 18, 2012
    • Showtime

    Giancarlo Stanton undergoes knee surgery; Logan Morrison heads to his hometown of Kansas City to look for George Brett; and a visit with new outfielder Justin Ruggiano.

  • S02E03 Episode 3

    • July 25, 2012
    • Showtime

  • S02E04 Episode 4

    • August 1, 2012
    • Showtime

  • S02E05 Episode 5

    • August 8, 2012
    • Showtime

  • S02E06 Episode 6

    • August 15, 2012
    • Showtime

  • S02E07 Episode 7

    • August 22, 2012
    • Showtime

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