Tomlinson hits grand slam for 1st MLB HR as Giants beat Cubs

Kelby Tomlinson hit a grand slam for his first career home run and Marlon Byrd added a three-run shot, leading Madison Bumgarner and the San Francisco Giants over the Chicago Cubs 9-1 on Thursday.

Peavy shuts down Cubs as Giants earn 1st win in series, 4-2

Buster Posey followed Brandon Belt's leadoff triple in the sixth with a go-ahead double, Jake Peavy won for the second time in six starts, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Cubs 4-2 on Wednesday night to stop Chicago's six-game winning streak.

Bassitt, A's bullpen knocked around in 8-2 loss to Mariners

Billy Burns accomplished what only two others had done, greeting Seattle ace Felix Hernandez with a home run leading off the game.

Schwarber hits, Arrieta pitches Cubs past Giants

Kyle Schwarber, Miguel Montero and Starlin Castro all hit home runs in support of another solid outing from Jake Arrieta, and the Chicago Cubs beat the San Francisco Giants 8-5 Tuesday night for their sixth straight win.

Jackson's 2-run single gives Mariners 6-5 win over A's

Austin Jackson's bases-loaded, two-run single in the fifth inning capped Seattle's comeback from a five-run deficit and led the Mariners a 6-5 victory over the Oakland Athletics on Tuesday night.

Valencia homers in 7-run 5th, A's rally past Mariners 11-5

Danny Valencia homered and Stephen Vogt doubled twice in Oakland's seven-run fifth inning, and the Athletics climbed out of a big hole against Hisashi Iwakuma for an 11-5 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Monday night.

A's ride seventh inning rally to beat Rays 8-2

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Sean Doolittle's first appearance in nearly three months didn't go very well.

Giants waste opportunity to gain on Dodgers in NL West

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The San Francisco Giants had their chances, but just couldn't take advantage of their opportunities.

Giants fall to Pirates 3-2 on Marte's walkoff homer

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mike Leake spent six innings doing what he usually does against the Pittsburgh Pirates, then San Francisco Giants manager Bruce Bochy decided enough was enough.

A's relievers blow another lead in 5-4 loss to Rays

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — For the fifth time this season, Oakland ace Sonny Gray left the mound with a lead only to see it gone before he had a chance to relax in the clubhouse.

Bumgarner homers again as Giants top Pirates 6-4

Madison Bumgarner homered in his second straight start and struck out six in 6 1/3 innings to lift the San Francisco Giants to a 6-4 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday night.

Giants unable to solve Morton in 4-0 loss to Pirates

Jake Peavy entered his start against the Pittsburgh Pirates having never allowed a run over 20 innings in three starts at PNC Park.

Giants pick up Marlon Byrd in trade with Reds

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The San Francisco Giants acquired outfielder Marlon Byrd and cash Thursday from the Cincinnati Reds to boost their injury-plagued outfield.

Vogelsong, Bumgarner help Giants beat Cardinals 2-0

Ryan Vogelsong pitched six innings of two-hit ball and ace Madison Bumgarner keyed a seventh-inning rally with his first career pinch hit, helping the San Francisco Giants beat the St.

Piscotty scores go-ahead run, Cardinals beat Giants 2-1

Rookie Stephen Piscotty tripled and scored the go-ahead run on Mark Reynolds' groundout in the eighth inning, and the St.

Clevenger hits 3-run homer to lead Orioles past A's 4-2

With catcher Matt Wieters out with an injury, Steve Clevenger is taking full advantage of his opportunity with the Baltimore Orioles.

Melvin holds meeting after Athletics lose 18-2 to Orioles

BALTIMORE (AP) — Bob Melvin had just spent the better part of three hours watching the Oakland Athletics stumble through an embarrassing defeat, and the manager wasn't about to let his players escape with just a shower and a bite to eat.