The San Francisco Giants entered a thrilling new era in the 2000s, highlighted by the opening of Pacific Bell Park and a high-powered offense led by superstars Barry Bonds and Jeff Kent. The decade began with a Major League-best 97 wins in 2000 and featured a memorable run to the 2002 World Series, alongside historic individual achievements like Bonds' record-breaking 73 home runs in 2001. Toward the end of the decade, the team successfully transitioned toward a dominant young pitching staff anchored by Tim Lincecum and Matt Cain, laying the foundation for their future championship dynasty.