Category Archives: Relievers

Video: SF Giants Closer Brian Wilson Explains “Got Heeeem” in Promo for New TV Series

Posted on June 27, 2011 by Dean

Here’s a preview of a must-see new reality series for baseball fans: “The Franchise: A Season with the San Francisco Giants” will debut on Showtime July 13. The most iconic personality on the team is Giants reliever Brian Wilson, the face and beard of the … Continue reading →

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Indians Smack Royals Pitcher Mazzaro into a Performance for the Ages

Posted on May 17, 2011 by Dean

According to Elias Sports Bureau, the Kansas City Royals Vin Mazzaro so-called performance Monday night against the Cleveland Indians was noteworthy in several ways. The facts: Mazzaro allowed 14 runs, all of them earned, in 2.1 innings of the Royals’ 19-1 thrashing … Continue reading →

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Video: Colorado Rockies Reliever Huston Street Ice Bath ESPN Commercial

Posted on May 6, 2011 by Dean

Colorado Rockies reliever Huston Street blew his first save in 12 attempts Thursday night by giving up two solo home runs in the ninth inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks. The Dbacks eventually beat the Rockies 3-2 in 11 innings. Regardless, Street … Continue reading →

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Video: SF Giants Brian Wilson on The Beard: “I’m Not Shaving It”

Posted on April 19, 2011 by Dean

Another humorous interview with San Francisco Giants reliever Brian Wilson. In this segment he makes it clear: “I’m not shaving it.” He also reveals that he doesn’t own a trimmer, that The Beard “has a mind of its own” and … Continue reading →

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Video: San Diego Padres Heath Bell Says Cameron Maybin Has Crabs!

Posted on March 31, 2011 by Dean

Those darn closers always say the craziest things. During a post-game interview, San Diego Padres closer Heath Bell, upon hearing that Cameron Maybin, the hero of the Padres’ Opening Day 11th-inning victory over the St. Louis Cardinals, had cramps, twisted … Continue reading →

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Video: SF Giants Brain Wilson Stars in ESPN “Fear the Beard” Commercial

Posted on March 31, 2011 by Dean

San Francisco Giants reliever extraordinaire Brian Wilson explains to Josh Elliot and Jay Harris why they should “fear the beard” in the latest “This is SportsCenter” commercial from ESPN.

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Funny Video: Oakland Athletics Reliever Andrew Bailey Can Close [Almost] Anything

Posted on March 16, 2011 by Dean

The Oakland Athletics have launched a fun campaign. Here’s A’s reliever Andrew Bailey playing the role of “The Closer” in one of the ads. On Tuesday, the A’s got great news after a potentially devastating arm injury Bailey suffered during … Continue reading →

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Cincinnati Reds Pitcher Dontrelle Willis Sprains Ankle After Tripping on BAT!

Posted on March 12, 2011 by Dean

Yet another strange injury. Dontrelle Willis left the Cincinnati Reds’ 7-6 victory over the Chicago Cubs after spraining his right ankle after he tripped over a bat! Willis, trying to win a spot in the Reds’ bullpen as a non-roster invitee, … Continue reading →

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Funny Video: Giants Brian Wilson is a Seaman on Lopez Tonight

Posted on January 28, 2011 by Dean

My man crush on San Francisco Giants closer Brian Wilson just increased by 10% after his appearance on Lopez Tonight Thursday. Brian talks to George Lopez about: being Chuck Norris with an edge; “consensual” massages in Thailand; The Machine; A Closer’s … Continue reading →

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Paparazzi Video: Brian Wilson ‘Party Never Ends’

Posted on November 7, 2010 by Dean

You know you’ve really made it when TMZ is stalking you! Welcome to the world of paparazzi, Brian Wilson. The San Francisco Giants closer is making mainstream inroads. I wonder if The Machine will reappear soon?

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SF Giants Closer Brian Wilson Interview on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno Video

Posted on November 5, 2010 by Dean

Here’s Brian Wilson’s first sit down interview Thursday night on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. The guy’s a natural. Can’t wait until he hits the broadcast booth!

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San Francisco Giants Brian Wilson: “I Want to RAGE Right Now!”

Posted on November 4, 2010 by Dean

The always quote worthy Brian Wilson during an interview after getting the World Series winning save.

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Trick or Treat Video: SF Giants Brian Wilson Reveals “The Machine” on Cheap Seats

Posted on October 30, 2010 by Dean

San Francisco Giants reliever Brian Wilson interviewed on the Cheap Seats. At 0.33, a mystery guest appears and shocks Chris Rose. Definitely for adults only.

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Video: San Francisco Giants Closer Brian Wilson: “We’re Going to Join You. FACT.”

Posted on October 24, 2010 by Dean

After getting a five-out save Saturday night to clinch the pennant for the San Francisco Giants, stud closer Brian Wilson had a few words for those partying out in Cali.

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St. Louis Cardinals’ Reliever Blake Hawksworth Gets 20 Stitches; CT Scan Negative After Line Drive to Face

Posted on September 26, 2010 by Dean

Blake Hawksworth received some good news today after a CT scan was negative. The St. Louis Cardinals’ reliever was released from a Chicago hospital Sunday after taking a line drive to the face during the Cardinals – Chicago Cubs game … Continue reading →

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