Pinder delivers timely hit, A's advance in playoffs at last

Sean Murphy hit a two-run homer in the fourth against Codi Heuer as wives and families cheered from suites high above the diamond.

AL West champion Athletics finally get their playoff series

Oakland gets its shot against the Chicago White Sox in the best-of-three wild-card round having advanced just once during 11 previous playoff trips since 2000

Giants outfielder Hunter Pence announces retirement after 14 years

The 37-year-old Pence wrote on his Twitter page: “Nothing can really prepare you for this part of your career when you have to say: I am retiring from baseball. Forever thankful and Gr8ful.”

Athletics clinch first AL West title since 2013

The Oakland Athletics clinched their first AL West title since 2013 on Monday night with an assist from the rival Houston Astros.

After a pair of shutouts, Giants respond to rout A's 14-2

The Giants earned their first win in six tries during this year's Bay Bridge Series and go into the season's final week chasing a playoff spot.

Lamb homers, A's move closer to AL West title, beat Giants

Lefty starter Jesús Luzardo (3-2) gave up five hits over six innings, striking out seven without a walk. He ended a four-start winless stretch.

2 Giants-Padres games postponed after positive SF virus test

Friday night's game between the San Francisco Giants and San Diego Padres was postponed minutes before the scheduled first pitch after someone in the Giants organization tested positive for COVID-19.

Giants vs. Padres game postponed due to coronavirus positive test
video

Friday night's game between the San Francisco Giants and San Diego Padres was postponed minutes before the scheduled first pitch after someone in the Giants organization tested positive for COVID-19.

49ers rookie Javon Kinlaw adjusts to NFL
video

KTVU's Joe Fonzi reports on Javon Kinlaw who is looking to make his NFL debut with the San Francisco 49ers this weekend.

Smoke from wildfires creates eerie baseball scene in California

A number of Northern California wildfires sent a thick, sometimes orange-glowing haze over the area Wednesday that left the Bay Area in an eerie darkness all day. The sun was blocked by the smoke.

49ers react to smoke-filled sky
video

The 49ers were treated to an apocalyptic view of Levi?s Stadium Wednesday as they prepared for Sunday?s season opener.

Weak 1 of NFL season in pandemic draws near
video

The San Francisco 49ers, the defending NFC champions, begin the 2020 season on Sunday, but no fans will be in attendance in Santa Clara to witness it. Plus, team owners from around the league announced a COVID-19 testing plan.

Solano's two-run blast keys Giants victory over Arizona

Brandon Belt and Chadwick Tromp also went deep for the Giants, who improved to 7-2 against the Diamondbacks this season.

Baseball legend Lou Brock dies at 81

Brock had recently celebrated his birthday in June, turning 81.