Chatwood leads Rockies to 5-2 win over sizzling Giants
DENVER (AP) — Tyler Chatwood threw seven masterful innings, Charlie Blackmon had one of Colorado's three run-scoring doubles and the Rockies beat San Francisco 5-2 on Friday night to end the Giants' 10-game winning streak against NL West teams. It was San Francisco's longest streak versus the division since capturing 10 straight in August 1982. Nolan Arenado and Trevor Story...
DENVER (AP) — Tyler Chatwood threw seven masterful innings, Charlie Blackmon had one of Colorado's three run-scoring doubles and the Rockies beat San Francisco 5-2 on Friday night to end the Giants' 10-game winning streak against NL West teams. It was San Francisco's longest streak versus the division since capturing 10 straight in August 1982. Nolan Arenado and Trevor Story...
Bumgarner throws gem, gets RBI in Giants' 1-0 win over Cubs
Madison Bumgarner pitched 7 2/3 dominant innings and doubled in a run in the fifth to lift the San Francisco Giants over the Chicago Cubs 1-0 on Sunday night. The Giants won for the 10th time in 11 games and took two of three from a Cubs team with the best record in baseball. Bumgarner (6-2) struck out six and allowed three hits and two walks while winning his fifth straight decision. The...
Madison Bumgarner pitched 7 2/3 dominant innings and doubled in a run in the fifth to lift the San Francisco Giants over the Chicago Cubs 1-0 on Sunday night. The Giants won for the 10th time in 11 games and took two of three from a Cubs team with the best record in baseball. Bumgarner (6-2) struck out six and allowed three hits and two walks while winning his fifth straight decision. The...
Bad day gets worse for Athletics in 5-4 loss to Yankees
A day that began with ace Sonny Gray being placed on the disabled list didn't get much better for Oakland Athletics manager Bob Melvin. There was another shaky outing by an Oakland starting pitcher, a defense that committed its AL-leading 36th error and numerous missed opportunities at the plate.
A day that began with ace Sonny Gray being placed on the disabled list didn't get much better for Oakland Athletics manager Bob Melvin. There was another shaky outing by an Oakland starting pitcher, a defense that committed its AL-leading 36th error and numerous missed opportunities at the plate.
Cain, Posey lead Giants over Cubs 5-3
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Matt Cain pitched six strong innings and helped himself with his bat, Buster Posey added a two-run homer and the San Francisco Giants beat the Chicago Cubs 5-3 on Saturday. Cain (1-5) got his first victory since July 22, 2015, against San Diego, snapping a streak of 15 consecutive winless starts. The Giants were 3-12 over that stretch. Cain also had a two-run double...
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Matt Cain pitched six strong innings and helped himself with his bat, Buster Posey added a two-run homer and the San Francisco Giants beat the Chicago Cubs 5-3 on Saturday. Cain (1-5) got his first victory since July 22, 2015, against San Diego, snapping a streak of 15 consecutive winless starts. The Giants were 3-12 over that stretch. Cain also had a two-run double...
Castro, Beltran help Yankees beat A's for 4th straight win
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Starlin Castro broke out of a slump with three hits, Carlos Beltran singled twice to keep up his recent tear and the New York Yankees beat the Oakland Athletics 5-1 on Saturday to win their season-high fourth straight game. Masahiro Tanaka pitched seven innings to win Joe Girardi's 1,500th game as a manager. Tanaka (2-0) allowed one run on five hits and had four...
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Starlin Castro broke out of a slump with three hits, Carlos Beltran singled twice to keep up his recent tear and the New York Yankees beat the Oakland Athletics 5-1 on Saturday to win their season-high fourth straight game. Masahiro Tanaka pitched seven innings to win Joe Girardi's 1,500th game as a manager. Tanaka (2-0) allowed one run on five hits and had four...
AP source: LA Angels closing in on deal to sign Tim Lincecum
The Los Angeles Angels are closing in on a deal to sign two-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum, a free agent trying to come back from hip surgery, according to a person with knowledge of the negotiations. The person spoke to The Associated Press on Monday on condition of anonymity because no deal had been announced.
The Los Angeles Angels are closing in on a deal to sign two-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum, a free agent trying to come back from hip surgery, according to a person with knowledge of the negotiations. The person spoke to The Associated Press on Monday on condition of anonymity because no deal had been announced.
Rays lose 7-6 to A's on Valencia's 3rd homer
The Tampa Bay Rays were one out away from a victory Sunday. Unfortunately for Steve Geltz, Danny Valencia was up for the Oakland Athletics with a man on base. Valencia hit Geltz's first pitch for his third homer of the day, sending Tampa Bay to a 7-6 loss. It was first loss of the season for the Rays when they led after eight innings.
The Tampa Bay Rays were one out away from a victory Sunday. Unfortunately for Steve Geltz, Danny Valencia was up for the Oakland Athletics with a man on base. Valencia hit Geltz's first pitch for his third homer of the day, sending Tampa Bay to a 7-6 loss. It was first loss of the season for the Rays when they led after eight innings.
Bochy challenges for final out, Giants beat Dbacks for sweep
Bruce Bochy challenged the umpire's call on the final play of the game. Like everything else the San Francisco Giants did on this trip to Arizona, he won. The ruling overturned a safe call at first base for a game-ending double play and the Giants beat the Diamondbacks 2-1 on Sunday to complete a four-game sweep.
Bruce Bochy challenged the umpire's call on the final play of the game. Like everything else the San Francisco Giants did on this trip to Arizona, he won. The ruling overturned a safe call at first base for a game-ending double play and the Giants beat the Diamondbacks 2-1 on Sunday to complete a four-game sweep.
Giants beat Dbacks 5-3 on Posey's double
PHOENIX (AP) — Buster Posey hit a two-run double in the ninth inning and Hunter Pence had his 200th career home run to lead the San Francisco Giants to a 5-3 win over Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday night. San Francisco led 3-1 after Jake Peavy's six strong innings, but the bullpen couldn't hold the lead.
PHOENIX (AP) — Buster Posey hit a two-run double in the ninth inning and Hunter Pence had his 200th career home run to lead the San Francisco Giants to a 5-3 win over Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday night. San Francisco led 3-1 after Jake Peavy's six strong innings, but the bullpen couldn't hold the lead.
Rays' Andriese pitches two-hit shutout in win over A's
. (AP) — Kendall Graveman's latest start was an upgrade over his previous three outings. It still wasn't good enough to get a win. Graveman (1-5) didn't get much help in Oakland's 6-0 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday night, the A's sixth loss in seven games. Matt Andriese pitched a two-hitter for his first career shutout — and complete game — and Brad...
. (AP) — Kendall Graveman's latest start was an upgrade over his previous three outings. It still wasn't good enough to get a win. Graveman (1-5) didn't get much help in Oakland's 6-0 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday night, the A's sixth loss in seven games. Matt Andriese pitched a two-hitter for his first career shutout — and complete game — and Brad...
Bradley Jr. homers twice, Red Sox sweep Athletics 13-3
Jackie Bradley Jr. had two home runs and six RBIs to extend his hitting streak to 17 games, and the Boston Red Sox completed a three-game sweep of the Oakland Athletics with a 13-3 win on Wednesday night. Boston scored six runs in the first four innings and then had four more in the fifth to post its third straight game with at least 10 runs. Dustin Pedroia added a home run and the Red Sox...
Jackie Bradley Jr. had two home runs and six RBIs to extend his hitting streak to 17 games, and the Boston Red Sox completed a three-game sweep of the Oakland Athletics with a 13-3 win on Wednesday night. Boston scored six runs in the first four innings and then had four more in the fifth to post its third straight game with at least 10 runs. Dustin Pedroia added a home run and the Red Sox...
Posey walks in winner in 13th, Giants beat Blue Jays 5-4
Buster Posey might have just been a little weary after catching his second 13-inning game in five days. After struggling the past few games, he took the walk. "It's a win," he said. "You get to the point about 4 1/2 hours in, does it really matter?" His walk on four straight balls with the bases loaded in the 13th inning let the San Francisco Giants salvage one win in...
Buster Posey might have just been a little weary after catching his second 13-inning game in five days. After struggling the past few games, he took the walk. "It's a win," he said. "You get to the point about 4 1/2 hours in, does it really matter?" His walk on four straight balls with the bases loaded in the 13th inning let the San Francisco Giants salvage one win in...
A's pitchers rocked again, lose 13-5 to Boston
Mookie Betts, Hanley Ramirez and Travis Shaw each homered and the Boston Red Sox continued their strong hitting with a 13-5 victory over the Oakland Athletics on Tuesday night. The Red Sox had a season-high 16 hits. Jackie Bradley Jr. extended his major league-best hitting streak to 16 games as Boston won its third straight. Shaw tied his career-high with five RBIs. The Athletics lost their...
Mookie Betts, Hanley Ramirez and Travis Shaw each homered and the Boston Red Sox continued their strong hitting with a 13-5 victory over the Oakland Athletics on Tuesday night. The Red Sox had a season-high 16 hits. Jackie Bradley Jr. extended his major league-best hitting streak to 16 games as Boston won its third straight. Shaw tied his career-high with five RBIs. The Athletics lost their...
Reddick's record comes in Athletics' 11-3 loss to Orioles
Josh Reddick enjoyed a record-setting weekend at Camden Yards, his favorite ballpark in the world. Unfortunately for him, the rest of the Oakland Athletics weren't nearly as successful. Reddick hit his way into the club record book, but the A's yielded six home runs Sunday in an 11-3 loss to the Baltimore Orioles.
Josh Reddick enjoyed a record-setting weekend at Camden Yards, his favorite ballpark in the world. Unfortunately for him, the rest of the Oakland Athletics weren't nearly as successful. Reddick hit his way into the club record book, but the A's yielded six home runs Sunday in an 11-3 loss to the Baltimore Orioles.
Giants blanked by Rockies 2-0
Nolan Arenado powered the Colorado Rockies to a strong finish for their successful road trip. Arenado had three hits, Eddie Butler pitched six innings for his first win since being promoted from the minors, and the Rockies beat the San Francisco Giants 2-0 on Sunday. Colorado went 6-4 on its first winning road trip of 10 games or longer since 2009. It was the Rockies' longest road trip of...
Nolan Arenado powered the Colorado Rockies to a strong finish for their successful road trip. Arenado had three hits, Eddie Butler pitched six innings for his first win since being promoted from the minors, and the Rockies beat the San Francisco Giants 2-0 on Sunday. Colorado went 6-4 on its first winning road trip of 10 games or longer since 2009. It was the Rockies' longest road trip of...
Duffy's double in 13th lifts Giants past Rockies 2-1
Matt Duffy hit a game-ending RBI double with two out in the 13th inning, sending the San Francisco Giants to a 2-1 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Saturday. Pinch hitter Conor Gillaspie set up the winning hit with a one-out walk against Justin Miller (1-1). After Denard Span walked and Joe Panik struck out swinging, Duffy lined a 1-0 pitch from Miller past Gerardo Parra in left for his...
Matt Duffy hit a game-ending RBI double with two out in the 13th inning, sending the San Francisco Giants to a 2-1 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Saturday. Pinch hitter Conor Gillaspie set up the winning hit with a one-out walk against Justin Miller (1-1). After Denard Span walked and Joe Panik struck out swinging, Duffy lined a 1-0 pitch from Miller past Gerardo Parra in left for his...
Orioles fall to Athletics 8-4 in doubleheader opener
It was one of those days when everything went wrong for Mike Wright. Wright allowed 10 hits, many of them opposite-field singles against the shift, and the Baltimore Orioles lost to Oakland 8-4 Saturday in the opener of a split doubleheader. Wright's line wasn't good: 5-plus innings, 10 hits, five runs. But his performance was far better than the numbers would indicate.
It was one of those days when everything went wrong for Mike Wright. Wright allowed 10 hits, many of them opposite-field singles against the shift, and the Baltimore Orioles lost to Oakland 8-4 Saturday in the opener of a split doubleheader. Wright's line wasn't good: 5-plus innings, 10 hits, five runs. But his performance was far better than the numbers would indicate.
A's lose, match worst home start in history
Dae-Ho Lee hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the seventh after an earlier solo shot for his first career multi-homer game, and the Seattle Mariners rallied for a back-and-forth 9-8 win over the Oakland Athletics on Wednesday and their first 2016 series sweep. Mike Montgomery (1-0) pitched two scoreless innings for the win on a day Nelson Cruz also homered, a rare shot into the second deck of...
Dae-Ho Lee hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the seventh after an earlier solo shot for his first career multi-homer game, and the Seattle Mariners rallied for a back-and-forth 9-8 win over the Oakland Athletics on Wednesday and their first 2016 series sweep. Mike Montgomery (1-0) pitched two scoreless innings for the win on a day Nelson Cruz also homered, a rare shot into the second deck of...
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....
A's fans cry foul over canceled parking promotion
Oakland A's fans could be in for a bitter surprise when they show up for Tuesday's home game against the Seattle Mariners.
Oakland A's fans could be in for a bitter surprise when they show up for Tuesday's home game against the Seattle Mariners.