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Giants defy all odds by finishing in first place going into the all star break
“According to ESPN.com, the Giants had 1.2 percent odds to make the playoffs while division rival Los Angeles Dodgers had a 99.3percent odds and the San Diego Padres had a 66.7 percent chance of making the playoffs.” -
Giants acquire all star Kris Bryant from the Chicago Cubs at the trade deadline to bolster their lineup
“Other players who have come along this year have also had a big impact on the hitting core such as breakout star, outfielder LaMonte Wade Jr. who was acquired back in February from the Minnesota Twins and the 2016 National League MVP and star utility player, Kris Bryant from the Chicago Cubs during the trade deadline on July 31.” -
Giants break their franchise record for home runs
“They have a combined 241 Home Runs as a team. The most home runs hit by any National League team and by any Giants team of all time breaking their old record of 235 held back in 2001 during the steroid era.” -
Giants clinch the National League West title and finish with the best record in baseball going into the playoffs
On Oct. 3, the Giants clinched the National West title by one game over the Dodgers and finished the season off at 107-55. The most wins in franchise history beating out their 1904 record of 106 wins. -
Giants fall to the rival Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League Division Series
“On Oct. 14, the Dodgers defeated the Giants 3 games to 2, advancing to the NLCS against the Atlanta Braves.”