San Francisco Giants

If the Jays are to climb out of this hole they need Melky Cabrera and Brett Lawrie, among others, to get going. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Melky Cabrera To Get World Series Ring From Giants

Melky Cabrera will receive his World Series ring this week when the San Francisco Giants make a two-game interleague stop in Toronto to face his Blue Jays.

97.1 The Ticket–2013/05/13

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 25: Miguel Cabrera #24 of the Detroit Tigers reacts against the San Francisco Giants during Game Two of the Major League Baseball World Series at AT&T Park on October 25, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

MLB 2013: Challengers Gear Up To Take Down Giants

Once Sergio Romo struck out Miguel Cabrera to end the World Series, the chase was on.

97.1 The Ticket–2013/03/29

Giants’ Brandon Belt Seems Primed For Breakout Season

Brandon Belt could become one of the best hitters on a Giants team that relies heavily on its pitching.

2013/03/27

Players huddle in prayer following the Kansas City Chiefs 27-21 victory over the Carolina Panthers at Arrowhead Stadium on December 2, 2012 in Kansas City, Missouri -- the day after Jovan Belcher of the Kansas City Chiefs allegedly shot and killed his girlfriend at their home, then drove to the Chiefs' practice facility and took his own life. (Credit: Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Sports Year: Sad Sagas The Story Of 2012

Again and again, it seemed, the sports world in 2012 saw the end of long tales with tragic or, at best, bittersweet endings.

97.1 The Ticket–2013/01/01

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 31: The San Francisco Giants poses pictures with the 2012 World Series Trophy during the Giants' victory parade and celebration on October 31, 2012 in San Francisco, California. The Giants celebrated their 2012 World Series victory over the Detroit Tigers. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Detroit Symphony To Pay Up After Series Wager

The Detroit Symphony Orchestra is paying up after losing a wager with its counterpart in San Francisco on the outcome of the World Series.

97.1 The Ticket–2012/11/12

DETROIT, MI - OCTOBER 28: Jim Leyland #10 of the Detroit Tigers and Third Base Coach Gene Lamont #22 looks on from the dugout against the San Francisco Giants during Game Four of the Major League Baseball World Series at Comerica Park on October 28, 2012 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

Three Main Reasons The San Francisco Giants Swept The Detroit Tigers In The World Series

Great pitching. The Giants starters, bullpen and closer were amazing in this series.

97.1 The Ticket–2012/11/01

DETROIT, MI - OCTOBER 28: Manager Bruce Bochy #15 of the San Francisco Giants celebrates after defeating the Detroit Tigers to win Game Four of the Major League Baseball World Series at Comerica Park on October 28, 2012 in Detroit, Michigan. The San Francisco Giants defeated the Detroit Tigers 4-3 in the tenth inning to win the World Series in 4 straight games. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Giants Found Similar Winning Formula To Win Again

The Giants’ championship formula is a familiar one, just with new faces all over the diamond two years later:

97.1 The Ticket–2012/10/30

DETROIT, MI - OCTOBER 28: Matt Cain #18 and Jeremy Affeldt #41 of the San Francisco Giants celebrate with teammates after defeating the Detroit Tigers in the tenth inning to win Game Four of the Major League Baseball World Series at Comerica Park on October 28, 2012 in Detroit, Michigan. The San Francisco Giants defeated the Detroit Tigers 4-3 in the tenth inning to win the World Series in 4 straight games. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

World Series Averages Record Low Television Rating

The San Francisco Giants’ sweep of the Detroit Tigers set a record low for the World Series’ television ratings.

97.1 The Ticket–2012/10/30

Free Doritos Locos Tacos At Taco Bell On Tuesday

Millions of people across the U.S. are expected to “Live Más” on Tuesday when they claim their free Doritos Locos Taco from Taco Bell between 2 and 6 p.m.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/10/30

Omar Infante #4 of the Detroit Tigers gets assisted by the team trainer Kevin Rand and manager Jim Leyland #10 after being hit by a pitch from Santiago Casilla of San Francisco Giants. (Getty Images/Ezra Shaw)

World Series Ratings: Eyes Of The World Not On Tigers, Giants

Comparatively, the 1968 World Series, where the Tigers beat the St. Louis Cardinals, drew 27.5 million viewers to game four, according to Nielsen, back in a time when the United States had 100 million fewer people.

CBS Detroit–2012/10/29

Listen Live!