SF Giants fans mourn the loss of baseball great Willie Mays

News of Willie Mays's death on Tuesday saddened San Francisco Giants fans, some of whom immediately went to Oracle Park to honor him at the Willie Mays Plaza. 

Willie Mays dies: Giants legend and MLB Hall of Famer was 93

Willie Mays, the electrifying "Say Hey Kid" whose singular combination of talent, drive and exuberance made him one of baseball's greatest and most beloved players, has died. He was 93.

Exploring the start of Willie Mays' career
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In Reflections from Rickwood, KTVU explores the start of legendary baseball player Willie Mays' career with the Birmingham Black Barons.

MLB game at Rickwood Field will be etched in baseball history

On June 20, the San Francisco Giants and St. Louis Cardinals will meet at historic Rickwood Field in Birmingham, Alabama. The MLB's tribute to the Negro Leagues is a game Gerald Watkins says he never even dreamed of.

Reds fan tased and arrested after running onto field and doing backflip in front of officer

A Cincinnati Reds fan invaded Great American Ballpark field on Tuesday night, performed a backflip in front of a police officer, and was promptly shocked with a Taser and arrested.

Woman of the Year: Former Giants announcer Renel Brooks-Moon honored

Iconic Bay Area voice Renel Brooks-Moon was honored at the State Capitol for her trailblazing career and her work and advocacy in the community.

YesSF partners with retired all-star Hunter Pence's non-profit for SF cleanup

The Yes SF coalition got an all-star boost on Friday, as retired San Francisco Giants player Hunter Pence partnered with Deloitte and other Yes SF members for a "Pick up with Pence" trash cleanup event in downtown San Francisco.

A's fans host another reverse boycott: 'The Summer of Sell'

A's fans are hosting another reverse boycott on Friday at the Oakland Coliseum as the baseball team begins their weekend series against the Toronto Blue Jays.

'Sell the Team' signs plastered in Oakland

Signs were spotted all over Oakland this week in the hopes of sending a message to the A's ownership.

Giants set to play at historic Rickwood Field, honor Negro Leagues

The San Francisco Giants will make history on June 20, when they take a road trip to Birmingham, Alabama to play the St. Louis Cardinals at historic Rickwood Field.

Who is Josh Gibson? Meet MLB's new (old) batting champ

The Hall of Fame baseball player appeared in nearly 600 games and is considered one of the greatest players in baseball history.

Josh Gibson shakes up MLB records as Negro Leagues stats officially recognized

Josh Gibson has become MLB’s career and season batting leader as Negro Leagues records for more than 2,300 players were incorporated after a three-year research project.

Actor Benjamin Bratt wows fans at San Francisco Giants game

Fresh off of getting his honorary degree from San Francisco State University, actor Benjamin Bratt wowed fans while attending a Giants game on Memorial Day. 

Oakland's sale of Coliseum share could bring in $100M

The City of Oakland is selling its share of the Coliseum in hopes of revitalizing the city, a move that could bring in $100 million.

SF Giants' former announcer to join Mayor Breed at re-election campaign event

The former San Francisco Giants public address announcer, Renel Brooks-Moon, was accustomed to saying ‘play ball’ at Oracle Park. Now, she's playing politics and going to bat for Mayor London Breed. 

Giants' Jung Hoo Lee to have season-ending surgery on dislocated left shoulder

San Francisco Giants outfielder Jung Hoo Lee will miss the rest of the season after dislocating his left shoulder while crashing into an outfield wall.

Ex-MLB player Sean Burroughs dies while coaching son's Little League game

Sean Burroughs, a retired third-baseman who played for several MLB teams, passed away on Thursday at only 43 years old, according to multiple reports.