The James Logan Courier

By Philip Bocog, Courier Staff Writer

This year the Logan baseball team has many expectations. They finished first in MVALs last year with an undefeated record and hope to do well in the upcoming season with the help of their second baseman, senior Michael Johnson.

Johnson has been on the varsity team since his freshman year. However, he didn’t play much because of the depth Logan has had in the middle infield the past two seasons. Still, Johnson plans to have a breakthrough season this year and show why he has been on Varsity for the past two years.

San Jose Mercury News
(MCT)

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Buster Posey has a trophy to go along with his World Series ring.
The Giants' young catcher showed the leadership of a veteran as he guided a talented pitching staff all the way to the first championship in the franchise's 53 seasons in San Francisco. His acumen also made him the clear choice as the NL Rookie of the Year, as announced by the Baseball Writers Association of America on Monday.

Posey easily outpointed another kid from Georgia, Atlanta Braves right fielder Jason Heyward, drawing 20 of 32 first-place votes to become the Giants' first recipient of the award since pitcher John Montefusco in 1975.

Posey joined an exclusive club of Giants to win the award_a Hall of Fame-studded group that includes Willie Mays, Willie McCovey, Orlando Cepeda and Gary Matthews.

By Tim Kawakami
San Jose Mercury News (MCT)

ARLINGTON, Texas — There was no doubt, there was only Tim Lincecum, on the mound, reaching for history.

No doubt: The face of the Giants' franchise was going to take this one home.

There was Lincecum — a small pitcher, at his largest on the biggest stage, under the brightest lights, when the great ones rise above it all.

And begin to etch their names on plaques and monuments.

"There's a time and a place," pitching coach Dave Righetti said, when asked about Lincecum's performance.

Game 5 of the World Series was the time. Rangers Ballpark was the place.

By Phillip Bocog, Courier Staff Writer

Union City has always been known for baseball—not just Logan’s team, but also the city’s little league teams.

The city is divided into two leagues between the east and west regions of Union City. The east is known as Union City National and the west is known as Union City American.

This summer, UCA topped UCN in the senior division, beating the best team in District 45. They then moved on to play in Livermore, dominating the teams over there as well. They breezed through the competition with a 4-1 record. They then advanced to play in Los Angeles.

By Justyna Torres, Courier Staff Writer

One can clearly see that the 2010 World Series is under way just by looking out on the sea of orange and black at Logan.

Since playoffs, many fans at the school have been showing their loyalty to the San Francisco Giants by celebrating the team’s wins and proudly displaying their apparel the day after games.

After making it to the World Series, it seems as if the Giants fan base has exploded all over Logan. Many conversations center around major plays and breathtaking moments from the game of the previous night.