Peavy gives up 4 homers, Giants lose to Reds
Brandon Phillips, Eugenio Suarez and Zack Cozart homered in a five-run second inning, and the Cincinnati Reds beat Jake Peavy for the first time in a 7-4 win over the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday. Adam Duvall added a solo shot for the Reds, and Dan Straily (1-1) overcame solo homers by Brandon Belt and Conor Gillaspie for his first major league win since April 10, 2014, with Oakland....
Brandon Phillips, Eugenio Suarez and Zack Cozart homered in a five-run second inning, and the Cincinnati Reds beat Jake Peavy for the first time in a 7-4 win over the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday. Adam Duvall added a solo shot for the Reds, and Dan Straily (1-1) overcame solo homers by Brandon Belt and Conor Gillaspie for his first major league win since April 10, 2014, with Oakland....
Bumgarner stops Mets' win streak at 8 with 6-1 victory
When Madison Bumgarner pitches at Citi Field, he gets World Series-type results. Bumgarner pitched through rain to extend his scoreless streak at the Mets to 18 innings, Hunter Pence homered and drove in three runs, and the San Francisco Giants ran at will against Noah Syndergaard in a 6-1 victory Sunday that stopped New York's eight-game winning streak.
When Madison Bumgarner pitches at Citi Field, he gets World Series-type results. Bumgarner pitched through rain to extend his scoreless streak at the Mets to 18 innings, Hunter Pence homered and drove in three runs, and the San Francisco Giants ran at will against Noah Syndergaard in a 6-1 victory Sunday that stopped New York's eight-game winning streak.
Mets win 8th straight, Conforto and Flores HR to beat Giants
— Michael Conforto and the bats are booming. Jacob deGrom and the pitchers are peaking. And the defense is making the key plays. A year after the New York Mets stamped themselves as serious contenders with a big winning streak in April, they're rolling again. "There's not much that we're not doing," manager Terry Collins said.
— Michael Conforto and the bats are booming. Jacob deGrom and the pitchers are peaking. And the defense is making the key plays. A year after the New York Mets stamped themselves as serious contenders with a big winning streak in April, they're rolling again. "There's not much that we're not doing," manager Terry Collins said.
Belt drives in 5, Giants complete sweep of Padres
Brandon Belt was a homer short of the cycle and drove in five runs, Hunter Pence drove in a pair on three hits and the San Francisco Giants completed a three-game sweep by beating the San Diego Padres 13-9 on Wednesday. Jeff Samardzija (3-1) went 5 2/3 innings and snapped a tie with a two-run single for the Giants, who won their fifth in six games.
Brandon Belt was a homer short of the cycle and drove in five runs, Hunter Pence drove in a pair on three hits and the San Francisco Giants completed a three-game sweep by beating the San Diego Padres 13-9 on Wednesday. Jeff Samardzija (3-1) went 5 2/3 innings and snapped a tie with a two-run single for the Giants, who won their fifth in six games.
Marlins hold off Giants 5-4 to avoid 3-game sweep
J.T. Realmuto matched his career high with four hits, including a tiebreaking home run in the eighth inning, and the Miami Marlins beat the San Francisco Giants 5-4 on Sunday to avoid a three-game sweep. Giancarlo Stanton also homered and reached base four times, Christian Yelich drove in two runs, and Dee Gordon and Marcell Ozuna had two hits apiece for Miami, which won for just the third time...
J.T. Realmuto matched his career high with four hits, including a tiebreaking home run in the eighth inning, and the Miami Marlins beat the San Francisco Giants 5-4 on Sunday to avoid a three-game sweep. Giancarlo Stanton also homered and reached base four times, Christian Yelich drove in two runs, and Dee Gordon and Marcell Ozuna had two hits apiece for Miami, which won for just the third time...
Tomas homers, Diamondbacks complete 4-game sweep of Giants
Yasmani Tomas hit a go-ahead home run in the fourth, Paul Goldschmidt drove in two runs, and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the San Francisco Giants 6-2 on Thursday for a four-game sweep. Tyler Wagner (1-0) allowed two hits in five relief innings of Shelby Miller as Arizona wrapped up a 7-3 road trip with a fifth straight win and first four-game sweep ever in the Giants' 17th-year ballpark...
Yasmani Tomas hit a go-ahead home run in the fourth, Paul Goldschmidt drove in two runs, and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the San Francisco Giants 6-2 on Thursday for a four-game sweep. Tyler Wagner (1-0) allowed two hits in five relief innings of Shelby Miller as Arizona wrapped up a 7-3 road trip with a fifth straight win and first four-game sweep ever in the Giants' 17th-year ballpark...
Dbacks shut out Giants, as Matt Cain is doomed by 5th inning
Matt Cain's night went bad quickly in the fifth inning, a recurring theme for the Giants' pitcher so far this season.
Matt Cain's night went bad quickly in the fifth inning, a recurring theme for the Giants' pitcher so far this season.
Maeda, Dodgers beat Giants 3-1 with Pederson's 2-run HR
Joc Pederson got off to an extremely hot start last season, hitting 20 home runs with 40 RBIs in his first 77 games and making the All-Star team in his first full big league campaign. Then everything turned sour for the Los Angeles Dodgers center fielder, hitting just six homers and driving in just 14 runs over his final 62 games. So a change in approach was necessary — and Pederson feels...
Joc Pederson got off to an extremely hot start last season, hitting 20 home runs with 40 RBIs in his first 77 games and making the All-Star team in his first full big league campaign. Then everything turned sour for the Los Angeles Dodgers center fielder, hitting just six homers and driving in just 14 runs over his final 62 games. So a change in approach was necessary — and Pederson feels...
Giants beat A's in 1st game of Bay Bridge Series
The San Francisco Giants and Oakland Athletics are back in the Bay Area, for their final tune-up ahead of the start of the season.
The San Francisco Giants and Oakland Athletics are back in the Bay Area, for their final tune-up ahead of the start of the season.
Myspace co-founder offers to pay Giants to re-sign Lincecum
Myspace co-founder Tom Anderson sent a tweet to the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday suggesting he would pay the Giants to keep pitcher Tim Lincecum.
Myspace co-founder Tom Anderson sent a tweet to the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday suggesting he would pay the Giants to keep pitcher Tim Lincecum.
Giants agree to 6-year contract with pitcher Johnny Cueto
Pitcher Johnny Cueto and the San Francisco Giants have agreed to a six-year contract, pending a physical. The Giants said Monday the deal contains a team option for 2022. Under the agreement, Cueto can opt out after the 2017 season and become a free agent again.
Pitcher Johnny Cueto and the San Francisco Giants have agreed to a six-year contract, pending a physical. The Giants said Monday the deal contains a team option for 2022. Under the agreement, Cueto can opt out after the 2017 season and become a free agent again.
Samardzija, Giants finalize $90 million, 5-year deal
Free agent Jeff Samardzija and the Giants have finalized a $90 million, five-year contract, giving San Francisco a top-tier starter to complement ace Madison Bumgarner. The deal was reached Saturday and completed Wednesday, a day after Samardzija took a physical.
Free agent Jeff Samardzija and the Giants have finalized a $90 million, five-year contract, giving San Francisco a top-tier starter to complement ace Madison Bumgarner. The deal was reached Saturday and completed Wednesday, a day after Samardzija took a physical.
Giants sign shortstop Brandon Crawford for 6 years
Fresh off his Gold Glove award last week, San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford signed a new $75 million, six-year contract Tuesday that takes him through the 2021 season.
Fresh off his Gold Glove award last week, San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford signed a new $75 million, six-year contract Tuesday that takes him through the 2021 season.
Former Giants pitcher, cancer survivor helps with St. Francis project
Former Giants pitcher Dave Dravecky -- who was diagnosed with cancer in 1989 and had his left arm amputated -- was at St. Francis Hospital in San Francisco Monday to put finishing touches on upgrades to the facility's chemotherapy treatment rooms.
Former Giants pitcher Dave Dravecky -- who was diagnosed with cancer in 1989 and had his left arm amputated -- was at St. Francis Hospital in San Francisco Monday to put finishing touches on upgrades to the facility's chemotherapy treatment rooms.
Willie Mays, Yogi Berra among Medal of Freedom honorees
Baseball legends Willie Mays and the late Yogi Berra will be honored with the nation's highest civilian award, the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Baseball legends Willie Mays and the late Yogi Berra will be honored with the nation's highest civilian award, the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Three Giants win Silver Slugger awards
Three San Francisco Giants took home National League Silver Slugger awards which are given annually to the top hitters at each position.
Three San Francisco Giants took home National League Silver Slugger awards which are given annually to the top hitters at each position.
Arenado's 42nd home run leads Rockies past Giants 9-3
Nolan Arenado hit his NL-leading 42nd home run and broke the major league record for extra-base hits in a season by a third baseman as the Colorado Rockies beat the San Francisco Giants 9-3 on Friday night to end a three-game losing streak.
Nolan Arenado hit his NL-leading 42nd home run and broke the major league record for extra-base hits in a season by a third baseman as the Colorado Rockies beat the San Francisco Giants 9-3 on Friday night to end a three-game losing streak.
Hudson wraps career as Dodgers beat Giants 3-2
Giants pitcher Tim Hudson allowed three runs and three hits in 2 1-3 innings in the final start of his 17-year big league career as the NL West champion Los Angeles Dodgers beat San Francisco 3-2 Thursday.
Giants pitcher Tim Hudson allowed three runs and three hits in 2 1-3 innings in the final start of his 17-year big league career as the NL West champion Los Angeles Dodgers beat San Francisco 3-2 Thursday.
Leake throws 2-hitter as Giants beat Dodgers 5-0
Mike Leake pitched a two-hitter for his first career shutout, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-0 on Wednesday night.
Mike Leake pitched a two-hitter for his first career shutout, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-0 on Wednesday night.
Dodgers clinch third straight NL West title, beat Giants 8-0
Clayton Kershaw pitched the big-money Dodgers to their third straight NL West title, tossing a 1-hitter as Los Angeles beat the San Francisco Giants 8-0 on Tuesday night.
Clayton Kershaw pitched the big-money Dodgers to their third straight NL West title, tossing a 1-hitter as Los Angeles beat the San Francisco Giants 8-0 on Tuesday night.