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.
Jesse Hahn pitches A's past Astros 2-0 in return to majors
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Jesse Hahn looked like a completely different pitcher in his season debut with the Oakland Athletics than he did at any point this spring. It helped that his sinker and curve were biting sharply and created all kinds of issues for Houston's lineup. Hahn pitched into the seventh inning in his return to the majors and combined with two relievers on a four-hitter...
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Jesse Hahn looked like a completely different pitcher in his season debut with the Oakland Athletics than he did at any point this spring. It helped that his sinker and curve were biting sharply and created all kinds of issues for Houston's lineup. Hahn pitched into the seventh inning in his return to the majors and combined with two relievers on a four-hitter...
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...
Bautista hits 2-run HR as Blue Jays beat Athletics 6-3
Toronto's potent offense pounded the ball nearly every time Drew Hutchison was pitching last season. They did it again in his first start of 2016. Jose Bautista hit a two-run homer, Ezequiel Carrera added a solo shot and the Blue Jays beat the Oakland Athletics 6-3 on Sunday. Josh Donaldson scored twice for Toronto. The Blue Jays, the highest-scoring team in the majors last year, have...
Toronto's potent offense pounded the ball nearly every time Drew Hutchison was pitching last season. They did it again in his first start of 2016. Jose Bautista hit a two-run homer, Ezequiel Carrera added a solo shot and the Blue Jays beat the Oakland Athletics 6-3 on Sunday. Josh Donaldson scored twice for Toronto. The Blue Jays, the highest-scoring team in the majors last year, have...
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...
Graveman pitches A's to 5-2 win over slumping Yankees
Kendall Graveman got more than a win Wednesday night in his first outing at Yankee Stadium. He even took a couple of surprise swings at the plate.
Kendall Graveman got more than a win Wednesday night in his first outing at Yankee Stadium. He even took a couple of surprise swings at the plate.
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.
Lowrie's 4 hits leads A's over Yankees 3-2 in 11 innings
Jed Lowrie tied his career high with four hits, doubling in the 11th inning and scoring the go-ahead run on Mark Canha's single to lead the Oakland Athletics over the New York Yankees 3-2 on Tuesday night.
Jed Lowrie tied his career high with four hits, doubling in the 11th inning and scoring the go-ahead run on Mark Canha's single to lead the Oakland Athletics over the New York Yankees 3-2 on Tuesday night.
Reddick's sacrifice fly lifts Athletics over Royals 3-2
Billy Burns' speed, along with a little luck, helped Oakland win its first home series. Josh Reddick's sacrifice fly off Joakim Soria broke an eighth-inning tie and lifted the Oakland Athletics over the Kansas City Royals 3-2 Sunday. Soria (1-1) relieved to start the eighth, Burns tripled into the right-field corner and Reddick flied to center with one out. Burns came across the plate...
Billy Burns' speed, along with a little luck, helped Oakland win its first home series. Josh Reddick's sacrifice fly off Joakim Soria broke an eighth-inning tie and lifted the Oakland Athletics over the Kansas City Royals 3-2 Sunday. Soria (1-1) relieved to start the eighth, Burns tripled into the right-field corner and Reddick flied to center with one out. Burns came across the plate...
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...
Ecstatic Oakland fans welcome A's to season's Home Opener
The Oakland Athletics take on the Chicago White Sox tonight at 7:05 p.m. in the team's home opener.
The Oakland Athletics take on the Chicago White Sox tonight at 7:05 p.m. in the team's home opener.
Oakland Coliseum undergoes name change
The home of the Oakland A's and Oakland Raiders is undergoing a name change.
The home of the Oakland A's and Oakland Raiders is undergoing a name change.
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.
A's acquire Jed Lowrie from Astros for minor league reliever
Infielder Jed Lowrie is returning to Oakland after a one-year stay in Houston.
Infielder Jed Lowrie is returning to Oakland after a one-year stay in Houston.
Athletics add versatile lefty Rich Hill on $6 million deal
In a matter of months, Rich Hill's remarkable path to rejoining a rotation took him from Washington's farm system to independent ball on Long Island and then back to Boston to start down the September stretch.
In a matter of months, Rich Hill's remarkable path to rejoining a rotation took him from Washington's farm system to independent ball on Long Island and then back to Boston to start down the September stretch.