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The San Francisco Giants are an American professional baseball franchise based in San Francisco, California. Originally known as the New York Gothams, the team moved to San Francisco in 1958. The Giants are a member of the National League West Division of Major League Baseball and as of October 29, 2014, the current World Series champions.
As one of the longest-established professional baseball teams, the franchise has won the most games of any team in the history of American baseball, and any North American professional sports team. The team was the first major league team based in New York City, most memorably playing at the legendary Polo Grounds. They have won 23 National League pennants and appeared in 20 World Series competitions – both records in the National League. The Giants' eight World Series Championships rank second in the National League and are tied for fourth overall with the Boston Red Sox behind the New York Yankees with 27, the Cardinals, and the Oakland Athletics with nine. The Giants have played in the World Series 20 times but boycotted the event in 1904.

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These are the best sports team in organized team sports, as ranked by the wisdom of the crowd. Anyone can contribute to this list of great sports team names, which makes this ranking an accurate, real-time reflection of the crowd's collective opinion. Feel free to rank your favorites or add whatever team you see missing or isn't getting any love.

Not surprisingly, a lot of the teams nicknames on the list feature things. That's to say, if a team is named after an animal, thing or a group of people, it's like to be on here. This is the reasoning behind seeing the New England Patriots, Cincinnati Bengals, Minnesota Vikings and <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-new-orleans-saints-kickers-ever/ranker-nfl?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">New Orleans Saints</a> representing the NFL. On the darker side of things, the New Jersey Devils and Chicago Bulls respective team names are meant to strike fear into their hearts of both their opponents and fans. 

But don't forget about weather elements either, which explains why Florida's own Miami Heat and Tampa Bay Lightning are on here. The weather, especially in the Sunshine State can be as daunting and intimidating as a team like the Chicago Blackhawks or Boston Bruins.

No matter how you cut it, the teams on this list have the best names in all of sports and this Ultimate List is in your hands to select which of these teams has the greatest team name.

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A good sports logo should be emblematic,&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/ranking-the-best-logos-in-the-world">recognizable&nbsp;by millions of people </a>in every corner of the planet. The crown of Real Madrid, for example, holds more sway&nbsp;than Queen Elizabeth’s crown and that’s no exaggeration. The “NY” of the Yankees is also&nbsp;one of the most famous sport symbols&nbsp;of people wear hats that bear the “NY” whether they root for the Yankees or not. However, have you ever thought about how these famous team logos have evolved throughout the years, and would you recognize your favorite team’s logo if you saw it&nbsp;in its&nbsp;earliest&nbsp;incarnation?Now's your chance to find out. Collected here are the biggest logos in sports with side-by-side comparisons of their insignias over the years. Like <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/coolest-basketball-team-logos/sportsyeah">any great logo</a>, these symbols represent not only a team's spirit but also its history. Logos, same as&nbsp;a team roster, go&nbsp;through their&nbsp;own changes and revisions to provide the perfect encapsulation of a team's pride, character, and story.

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The baseball teams with the most annoying fans are those American League and National League squads in Major League Baseball that you hate to sit next to at the ballpark. These teams have large and loyal fan bases but bring their thick accents, championship patches and more stories of back in the day than can be told in 12 innings of ball. These are the fans that you hate if you're for the opposing team or embrace if you are a fellow follower. Love 'em or hate 'em, these are the baseball teams with the most annoying fans.Though each fan base will claim the other is the worst of all, the fans of the New York Yankees and the Boston Red Sox are perhaps the most annoying ever. Yanks fans, complete with their superiority complex, backed up by over two dozen World Series championships, will always claim they are the best fans for the best team of all time. BoSox fans can be just as cocky with their love of homerism and all things &quot;Sweet Caroline.&quot;But Boston and New York are far from the only two teams in professional baseball with annoying fans. Each of the 30 MLB teams have one quirk or another that irks fans of other teams. For many, it's the perpetual drought of success that motivates and depresses fans, such as the always pessimistic fans of the Chicago Cubs, New York Mets and Toronto Blue Jays. Each of these teams have great followings but the annoying fans will certainly often remind you of how many years, months and days since the team saw any success or even qualified for the MLB postseason.Whatever these MLB team fans do that is annoying to make them some of the most hated and obnoxious, that all pales in comparison to the fact that these passionate men and women travel thousands of miles each year and spend thousands of dollars to support their teams, win or lose. Between the drunken fans talking smack or the underdogs screaming about their small-market team, watching the fans bicker is nearly as exciting as watching baseball itself. Who said the sport was boring?

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The best sports franchises in sports history, ranked by sports fans for sports fans. Most teams have a dynasty that only lasts for a few years. But a great sports franchise is consistently successful on and off the playing field, earning loyalty and respect from the team's fans and the sports world as a whole. Anyone can vote for their favorite franchises on this list, or add their own list of the best sports franchises to these rankings. So, whether you're a hardcore sports fan or just a fan of how certain teams play the game, this is the place to release your inner SportsCenter commentator.What are the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-team-sports/ranker-sports?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best sports teams</a> of all time? Can a basketball dynasty edge out a classic baseball favorite? The fans get to decide on this list of the best sports teams ever. But remember, the top clubs aren't necessarily the most successful sports franchises. Some may have losing records overall, or have just enjoyed a few short bursts of glory, but no matter their win-lose percentages, these teams have stood the test of time and made history as the some of the favorites of all time.

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What are the best baseball teams ever? Anyone who loves MLB likely has at least one, or more, favorite teams. Some people fall in love with their favorite teams early on in life; others grow to appreciate a baseball team more and more as they get older. From the Boston Red Sox to the New York Yankees to the Baltimore Orioles, this list includes some of the all-time top MLB teams. Vote for the baseball teams you love the most, vote down any you don't like and please, re-rank this list based on your personal opinions - your rerankings will affect the final tally!

What makes a baseball team the best? Certainly, world titles should be considered, but just because a baseball team has won the most World Series' doesn't mean everyone is a fan. Some of the teams listed here are known for having the <a href="/crowdranked-list/best-mlb-ballparks" target="_blank">best MLB ballparks</a>, for example. Sometimes, it's all about the overall experience!

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On&nbsp;opening day of the 2020 MLB season, the only question most fans are asking already is: Who is going to win the World Series this year? The Washington Nationals are in the mix to defend their title, while the rival Atlanta Braves will give them a challenge just for the National League East, let alone the pennant. In the American League, there are the up-and-coming Minnesota Twins trying to repeat last season&#39;s success and hold off the Cleveland Indians.

Some major talents changed teams in the offseason, with Mookie Betts heading to the already loaded Los Angeles Dodgers, ace pitcher Madison Bumgarner going to the Arizona Diamondbacks, and MVP candidate Anthony Rendon joining the Los Angeles Angels. All of those players will be looking to help their new teams get to the World Series and raise the trophy.

So check out the odds for all the 2020 World Series contenders below, and vote for your playoff picks. Then keep checking back as the season goes on to see how quickly things can change.

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On MLB opening day, the only question most fans are asking already is: What team is going to win the World Series this year? The Boston Red Sox are in the mix to defend their title, while the rival New York Yankees will give them a challenge just for the American League East, let alone the pennant. In the National League, there are the up-and-coming Atlanta Braves trying to repeat last season&#39;s success and hold off the Philadelphia Phillies and their new superstar, Bryce Harper, while the Los Angeles Dodgers are trying to get back to a third consecutive World Series.

Harper wasn&#39;t the only star to switch teams in the offseason, though, with Manny Machado on the San Diego Padres and&nbsp;Paul Goldschmidt on the St. Louis Cardinals among <a href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/top-50-current-best-baseball-players" target="_blank">the best players in baseball</a> wearing new uniforms this year.

So vote for who&#39;s winning&nbsp;the 2019 World Series &mdash; and who perhaps will move up the list of <a href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-baseball-teams" target="_blank">best baseball teams of all time</a> &mdash; and keep checking back as the season goes on to see how quickly things can change. Then head over and check out the top contenders for <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/who-will-win-american-league-mvp-in-2019/ranker-baseball" target="_blank">MVP in the AL</a> and <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/who-will-win-national-league-mvp-in-2019/ranker-baseball" target="_blank">NL</a>&nbsp;and <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/who-will-win-the-2019-american-league-cy-young/ranker-baseball" target="_blank">Cy Young in the AL</a> and <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/who-will-win-the-2019-national-league-cy-young/ranker-baseball" target="_blank">NL</a>.

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A crowdranked List of the most fanatical fans that ever rooted for their team. These are the sports teams with the most fanatical fans. We're talking about guys who roll over cop cars when their team wins (or loses), <a href="http://www.collegehumor.com/video/5691374/insane-georgia-body-painter-talks-about-his-craft">maniacs painting their entire body in school colors</a> on frigid days, and other assorted citizens who, when it comes to their favorite teams, completely lose their minds. Vote up the teams with the craziest fans, rank this list of zealous sports maniacs as you see fit, and add any team you think is missing.

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Baseball mascots are a staple of the all-American game. Are they corny? Of course! But when sports fans are in the moment - reveling in the game they love - anything and everything that screams &quot;Go team!&quot; is fantastic. While sweating in a giant mascot suit is undoubtedly a daunting task, someone has to do it! The best MLB mascots are necessary to get fans riled up between innings and foster some team spirit. Here, you'll find a list of current mascots in Major League Baseball, ranked by your votes. The NY&nbsp;Yankees and the two LA teams, Dodgers and Angels, are the only three teams without official&nbsp;mascots.&nbsp;For some teams, it's easy to translate their name into a physical being. There's Ace the Bluejay of the Toronto Blue Jays, Clark the Bear of the Chicago Cubs, and Fredbird the Cardinal of the St. Louis Cardinals. Other teams have to get&nbsp;a little&nbsp;creative. The New York Mets, for example, are a nod to the The New York Metropolitan Baseball Club, which is not really a tangible entity. Therefore, the Mets adopted &quot;Mr. Met,&quot; essentially an anthropomorphic baseball. Of course, there are also those&nbsp;mascots that don't make any sense. Why are the Arizona Diamondbacks - named for a type of snake - represented by Baxter the Bobcat? And the Tampa Bay rays are named for the devil ray stingray, and yet their mascot is the tuxedo cat DJ Kitty. A little odd, yes, but the fans seem into it!&nbsp;What are the best MLB mascots right now? Vote for your favorite mascots, the cutest, or funniest mascots in baseball. Cast your vote to help decide below!&nbsp;

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Sports teams have been named after animals since organized sports have been around, but did you ever wonder how many profession sports teams are not named after animals? Football and baseball teams in particular have looked to other places for inspiration.

The Houston Astros, LA Galaxy, and Dallas Stars come from the astronomy world, while other teams like the Tennessee Titans and the New York and San Francisco Giants take their inspiration from Greek mythology. The Philadelphia Phillies and New York Islanders are even named after their city, and the Houston Texans are named after their state. These teams are champions full of Hall of Famers and MVPs, and they have accomplished all of that without naming themselves after animals.

So check out this list of all the professional sports teams not named after animals, and vote up the franchises that have had the most success in their sports. Then, head over and check out all the teams named after animals to get the other side of the coin.

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Every MLB team logo represents the spirit of the franchise it stands for. While many of these baseball team <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/sports-team-logos-then-and-now/theodoros-karasavvas" target="_blank">logos have gone through strange histories</a> as teams have moved or rebranded to keep up with the times, they are all instantly recognizable as the logos of their franchise.

The New York Yankees have one of the most famous logos in sports with fans of the franchise living all over the world, and the logo has remained mostly unchanged for the history of the team. Meanwhile, the Miami Marlins (formerly the Florida Marlins) have been around since just 1993 and have gone through numerous rebrands and logo and uniform changes.

Some of these teams have favored a simple, single letter like the Philadelphia Phillies, some a fancy script like the Detroit Tigers, and others have used a fun design that could only be associated with one team (the Baltimore Orioles). But which logo is the coolest? Which is the one you would want on your baseball hat if you were going out? Vote below then check out and help decide <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/coolest-basketball-team-logos/sportsyeah" target="_blank">the coolest logos in the NBA</a>, <a href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-current-nfl-helmets" target="_blank">the NFL</a>, and <a href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-coolest-hockey-team-logos-past-and-present" target="_blank">the NHL</a>.

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The best pitchers in Giants&nbsp;history are all part of a long legacy of stellar pitching that stretches back to the beginnings of the franchise in New York. Whether they were starters who became a key part of a winning pitching rotation or relievers who filled out the back end of the pitching staff, all of these players have been integral to the San Francisco Giants becoming a successful franchise.

Former stars like Matt Cain and Tim Lincecum appear below, as well as Hall of Fame starting pitchers like Christy Mathewson and Juan Marichal. Of course, there is Madison Bumgarner, who began his All-Star career as part of the San Francisco Giants roster.

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Just who is the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-san-francisco-giants-of-all-time/ranker-baseball">best San Francisco Giants</a> manager of all time? This list answers that question, ranking every San Francisco Giants manager from best to worst according to the votes of knowledgeable baseball fans like you. Consider regular season stats, as well as postseason performance and World Series wins, then vote up the top Giants managers going all the way back to the team's time as the New York Gothams. John&nbsp;McGraw managed the Giants for more than 30 years, starting in 1902. McGraw's Giants won nine World Series championships. Bruce Bochy has returned the franchise to glory as the Giants' manager. Bochy took over managerial duties in 2006 and has since won three World Series titles, putting him high on the list of the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-mlb-managers-of-all-time/ranker-baseball">greatest managers in MLB history</a>. Enough history, it's time for you to vote up the winningest San Francisco Giants managers and downvote any Giants coaches who held the team back. With your votes, this list will determine the best San Francisco Giants manager ever to spit in the dugout by the Bay.

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