Blach outpitches Kershaw, Giants hold wild-card lead, top LA
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Rookie Ty Blach outpitched ace Clayton Kershaw, and the San Francisco Giants held onto their lead for the last NL playoff spot going into the final day of the regular season, beating the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-0 Saturday. The Giants stayed one game ahead of St. Louis for the second NL wild-card slot. The Cardinals beat visiting Pittsburgh 4-3 earlier in the day.
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Rookie Ty Blach outpitched ace Clayton Kershaw, and the San Francisco Giants held onto their lead for the last NL playoff spot going into the final day of the regular season, beating the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-0 Saturday. The Giants stayed one game ahead of St. Louis for the second NL wild-card slot. The Cardinals beat visiting Pittsburgh 4-3 earlier in the day.
Giants left fielder Angel Pagan tackles fan on field
Giants left fielder Angel Pagan body-slammed a male fan who ran onto the field into the outfield grass at AT&T Park during the fourth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday night.
Giants left fielder Angel Pagan body-slammed a male fan who ran onto the field into the outfield grass at AT&T Park during the fourth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday night.
Game of the Week: Monte Vista v. California
Our high school Game of the Week as determined by KTVU fans.
Our high school Game of the Week as determined by KTVU fans.
Graveman hit hard in Athletics 14-3 loss to Mariners
As good as Kendall Graveman has been this year, emerging as the Athletics ace in place of injured Sonny Gray, the right-hander still can't figure out how to get past Seattle. The latest loss to the Mariners was easily Graveman's worst. Nelson Cruz had three hits and three RBIs, Nori Aoki also had three hits and drove in two runs, and Kyle Seager hit his 28th home run and Seattle...
As good as Kendall Graveman has been this year, emerging as the Athletics ace in place of injured Sonny Gray, the right-hander still can't figure out how to get past Seattle. The latest loss to the Mariners was easily Graveman's worst. Nelson Cruz had three hits and three RBIs, Nori Aoki also had three hits and drove in two runs, and Kyle Seager hit his 28th home run and Seattle...
Angels hold off Oakland comeback, power past Athletics
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — A day earlier, Jered Weaver watched the frightening play as teammate Matt Shoemaker went down when hit in the head by a screaming line drive. "It was kind of a weird game yesterday, it's almost like you don't know what to do as far as, 'Do we keep playing this game or what?'" Weaver said.
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — A day earlier, Jered Weaver watched the frightening play as teammate Matt Shoemaker went down when hit in the head by a screaming line drive. "It was kind of a weird game yesterday, it's almost like you don't know what to do as far as, 'Do we keep playing this game or what?'" Weaver said.
Giants struggle against Bettis, fall 6-0 to Rockies
DENVER (AP) — Bruce Bochy can't explain why his team is in such an offensive funk. "We're looking for that magic wand," the San Francisco manager said. "We are looking for someone to get us going." No one stepped up Monday. Chad Bettis held San Francisco in check by throwing a two-hitter for his first career complete game, Carlos Gonzalez hit a grand slam as...
DENVER (AP) — Bruce Bochy can't explain why his team is in such an offensive funk. "We're looking for that magic wand," the San Francisco manager said. "We are looking for someone to get us going." No one stepped up Monday. Chad Bettis held San Francisco in check by throwing a two-hitter for his first career complete game, Carlos Gonzalez hit a grand slam as...
Giants lose in 13th, drop 3 of 4 to Cubs
Jason Heyward tied it with a single in the ninth inning and his liner to left-center in the 13th won it as the Chicago Cubs beat the San Francisco Giants 3-2 on Sunday to take three of four games in a possible playoff preview. Anthony Rizzo led off the 13th with a single off Matt Reynolds (0-1) and went to second on Ben Zobrist's sacrifice. Addison Russell, who had three hits, was walked...
Jason Heyward tied it with a single in the ninth inning and his liner to left-center in the 13th won it as the Chicago Cubs beat the San Francisco Giants 3-2 on Sunday to take three of four games in a possible playoff preview. Anthony Rizzo led off the 13th with a single off Matt Reynolds (0-1) and went to second on Ben Zobrist's sacrifice. Addison Russell, who had three hits, was walked...
A's get 1st hit on replay reversal in 8th, edge Red Sox 1-0
Eduardo Rodriguez's no-hit bid for the Boston Red Sox was broken up after a replay reversal with two outs in the eighth inning, and Khris Davis hit a game-ending double in the ninth that sent the Oakland Athletics to a 1-0 victory Sunday. Brock Holt misplayed Davis' double in deep left field for an error that allowed Danny Valencia to score from first base. Valencia drew a leadoff walk...
Eduardo Rodriguez's no-hit bid for the Boston Red Sox was broken up after a replay reversal with two outs in the eighth inning, and Khris Davis hit a game-ending double in the ninth that sent the Oakland Athletics to a 1-0 victory Sunday. Brock Holt misplayed Davis' double in deep left field for an error that allowed Danny Valencia to score from first base. Valencia drew a leadoff walk...
Rick Porcello tosses gem, Red Sox rout Athletics once again
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Rick Porcello didn't allow a baserunner until Jake Smolinski's one-out double in the sixth on the way to his majors-leading 19th victory, and the Boston Red Sox routed the Oakland Athletics yet again with an 11-2 victory Saturday night. David Ortiz hit a two-run double to highlight Boston's seven-run third to chants of "Pa-pi! Pa-pi!" for the...
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Rick Porcello didn't allow a baserunner until Jake Smolinski's one-out double in the sixth on the way to his majors-leading 19th victory, and the Boston Red Sox routed the Oakland Athletics yet again with an 11-2 victory Saturday night. David Ortiz hit a two-run double to highlight Boston's seven-run third to chants of "Pa-pi! Pa-pi!" for the...
Ace showdown: Bumgarner, Giants knock off Arrieta, Cubs 3-2
CHICAGO (AP) — Madison Bumgarner facing Jake Arrieta had an October feel to it, and the San Francisco Giants performed like they belong in the postseason. Bumgarner outpitched Arrieta with 10 strikeouts over six innings, and San Francisco pounced on rare miscues by the Chicago Cubs in a 3-2 victory on Saturday.
CHICAGO (AP) — Madison Bumgarner facing Jake Arrieta had an October feel to it, and the San Francisco Giants performed like they belong in the postseason. Bumgarner outpitched Arrieta with 10 strikeouts over six innings, and San Francisco pounced on rare miscues by the Chicago Cubs in a 3-2 victory on Saturday.
Athletics rally for 2 runs in 8th, edge Cardinals 3-2
Khris Davis hustled home on an infield grounder in the eighth inning and the Oakland Athletics rallied for two runs, beating the St. Louis Cardinals 3-2 Saturday night. The Cardinals fell to 1-8 in interleague games at Busch Stadium this season. Oakland trailed 2-1 in the eighth when Davis singled with one out against Matt Bowman (2-5) and Ryon Healy doubled, extending the longest active...
Khris Davis hustled home on an infield grounder in the eighth inning and the Oakland Athletics rallied for two runs, beating the St. Louis Cardinals 3-2 Saturday night. The Cardinals fell to 1-8 in interleague games at Busch Stadium this season. Oakland trailed 2-1 in the eighth when Davis singled with one out against Matt Bowman (2-5) and Ryon Healy doubled, extending the longest active...
Waterfront stadium coming to Oakland?
The team may be considering building a waterfront stadium for the Oakland As. Tom Vacar reports.
The team may be considering building a waterfront stadium for the Oakland As. Tom Vacar reports.
Graveman earns 10th win, Athletics take series from Indians
Kendall Graveman pitched into the seventh inning to become Oakland's first 10-game winner this season, and the Athletics beat the Cleveland Indians 5-1 Wednesday to win the series. The A's took two of three games from the AL Central leaders, who had swept a three-game set from Oakland in July. Cleveland went into the day with the best record in the American League, but was held to one...
Kendall Graveman pitched into the seventh inning to become Oakland's first 10-game winner this season, and the Athletics beat the Cleveland Indians 5-1 Wednesday to win the series. The A's took two of three games from the AL Central leaders, who had swept a three-game set from Oakland in July. Cleveland went into the day with the best record in the American League, but was held to one...
Syndergaard outduels Samardzija in Mets' 2-0 win over Giants
Noah Syndergaard and Jeurys Familia combined on a three-hitter and Yoenis Cespedes homered off Jeff Samardzija, leading the New York Mets over the San Francisco Giants 2-0 on Sunday night. Cespedes homered for the third time in two days to help split the four-game series. It was also the 900th victory of manager Terry Collins' career, making him the 10th active manager to reach the milestone.
Noah Syndergaard and Jeurys Familia combined on a three-hitter and Yoenis Cespedes homered off Jeff Samardzija, leading the New York Mets over the San Francisco Giants 2-0 on Sunday night. Cespedes homered for the third time in two days to help split the four-game series. It was also the 900th victory of manager Terry Collins' career, making him the 10th active manager to reach the milestone.
Early mistake costs Athletics in 4-2 loss to White Sox
The Oakland Athletics made another costly mistake Sunday. A low throw by second baseman Chad Pinder on a double-play attempt led to Chicago scoring three runs in the first inning and the Athletics never recovered on the way to a 4-2 loss to the White Sox on Sunday. "I've just got to be better and more accurate with that throw," said Pinder, who had several family members in...
The Oakland Athletics made another costly mistake Sunday. A low throw by second baseman Chad Pinder on a double-play attempt led to Chicago scoring three runs in the first inning and the Athletics never recovered on the way to a 4-2 loss to the White Sox on Sunday. "I've just got to be better and more accurate with that throw," said Pinder, who had several family members in...
Sale ends drought with 8 scoreless, White Sox beat A's 6-2
Chris Sale pitched eight scoreless innings for his first victory in 49 days, Jose Abreu homered and the Chicago White Sox beat the Oakland Athletics 6-2 on Saturday night. Sale (15-6) was the majors' first 14-game winner and the AL starter in the All-Star Game, but the lefty had gone 0-4 in six starts, interrupted by a five-day suspension for slicing up throwback uniforms he didn't want...
Chris Sale pitched eight scoreless innings for his first victory in 49 days, Jose Abreu homered and the Chicago White Sox beat the Oakland Athletics 6-2 on Saturday night. Sale (15-6) was the majors' first 14-game winner and the AL starter in the All-Star Game, but the lefty had gone 0-4 in six starts, interrupted by a five-day suspension for slicing up throwback uniforms he didn't want...
Cespedes hits 2 homers, Colon strong as Mets top Giants 9-5
Yoenis Cespedes hit two long home runs and an RBI double in his second game back from the disabled list, boosting Bartolo Colon and the New York Mets over the San Francisco Giants 9-5 Saturday. The Mets had lost five of six before topping the team that began the day leading the NL West. The Giants dropped to 11-22 since the All-Star break. Cespedes, who'd been out since Aug. 4 with a...
Yoenis Cespedes hit two long home runs and an RBI double in his second game back from the disabled list, boosting Bartolo Colon and the New York Mets over the San Francisco Giants 9-5 Saturday. The Mets had lost five of six before topping the team that began the day leading the NL West. The Giants dropped to 11-22 since the All-Star break. Cespedes, who'd been out since Aug. 4 with a...
Graveman tosses 2-hitter, Davis homers as A's rout White Sox
Kendall Graveman was so dominant it left Oakland Athletics manager Bob Melvin searching for a clock. "I was looking to see what time it was. It felt like it was an hour and 55-minute game, at least on his end," Melvin said. "We've seen him pitch well. We've seen the sinker, we've seen the cutter. We just haven't seen a shutout like this."
Kendall Graveman was so dominant it left Oakland Athletics manager Bob Melvin searching for a clock. "I was looking to see what time it was. It felt like it was an hour and 55-minute game, at least on his end," Melvin said. "We've seen him pitch well. We've seen the sinker, we've seen the cutter. We just haven't seen a shutout like this."
Cain implodes in the 5th, Giants swept by Pirates
Andrew McCutchen had two hits, including a two-run homer, pinch-hitter Matt Joyce had a key two-run single, and the Pittsburgh Pirates rallied from a four-run deficit to complete a three-game sweep of the freefalling San Francisco Giants with a 6-5 victory on Wednesday. The Pirates won their fourth straight game and sixth in seven. They remain a game behind St. Louis, which beat Houston 8-2, in...
Andrew McCutchen had two hits, including a two-run homer, pinch-hitter Matt Joyce had a key two-run single, and the Pittsburgh Pirates rallied from a four-run deficit to complete a three-game sweep of the freefalling San Francisco Giants with a 6-5 victory on Wednesday. The Pirates won their fourth straight game and sixth in seven. They remain a game behind St. Louis, which beat Houston 8-2, in...
Bumgarner, Span lead Giants to 6-2 victory over Baltimore
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Madison Bumgarner snapped a five-start winless streak with seven shutout innings, Denard Span had four RBIs and the San Francisco Giants beat the Baltimore Orioles 6-2 on Saturday night. Bumgarner (11-7) had lost five of his previous seven decisions. He allowed just three hits, struck out eight and allowed three walks.
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Madison Bumgarner snapped a five-start winless streak with seven shutout innings, Denard Span had four RBIs and the San Francisco Giants beat the Baltimore Orioles 6-2 on Saturday night. Bumgarner (11-7) had lost five of his previous seven decisions. He allowed just three hits, struck out eight and allowed three walks.