Robbie Ray traded from Mariners to Giants in deal that sends Mitch Haniger back to Seattle
Read full article: Robbie Ray traded from Mariners to Giants in deal that sends Mitch Haniger back to SeattleRobbie Ray has been traded from Seattle to San Francisco for outfielder Mitch Haniger and pitcher Anthony DeSclafani in a swap of underperforming players coming off injuries.
Gerrit Cole a unanimous winner of his 1st AL Cy Young Award. Blake Snell takes the NL prize
Read full article: Gerrit Cole a unanimous winner of his 1st AL Cy Young Award. Blake Snell takes the NL prizeGerrit Cole was a unanimous winner of his first American League Cy Young Award, and Blake Snell took the NL honor in becoming the seventh hurler to earn baseball’s top pitching prize in both leagues.
Ohtani and Texas teammates Seager, Semien are AL MVP finalists. NL trio is Acuña, Betts, Freeman
Read full article: Ohtani and Texas teammates Seager, Semien are AL MVP finalists. NL trio is Acuña, Betts, FreemanTwo-way superstar Shohei Ohtani is a finalist for the AL MVP award, along with teammates Corey Seager and Marcus Semien of the World Series champion Texas Rangers.
Bob Melvin is leaving the San Diego Padres to manage the San Francisco Giants, AP sources say
Read full article: Bob Melvin is leaving the San Diego Padres to manage the San Francisco Giants, AP sources sayThree people with direct knowledge of the situation say the San Francisco Giants have hired manager Bob Melvin away from the division rival San Diego Padres.
Pujols hits grand slam, leads Wainwright, Cards over Rockies
Read full article: Pujols hits grand slam, leads Wainwright, Cards over RockiesAlbert Pujols launched a pinch-hit grand slam and drove in five runs, Adam Wainwright pitched seven sharp innings and the St. Louis Cardinals routed the Colorado Rockies 13-0 for a three-game sweep.
Outman homers in first MLB at-bat, Dodgers top Rockies 7-3
Read full article: Outman homers in first MLB at-bat, Dodgers top Rockies 7-3James Outman homered on the first swing of his first big-league at-bat and finished with three hits and three RBIs as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Colorado Rockies 7-3 and closed out July with 21 victories.
Dodgers recover, beat Giants 9-6 on Betts' 3-run HR in 8th
Read full article: Dodgers recover, beat Giants 9-6 on Betts' 3-run HR in 8thMookie Betts broke an eighth-inning tie with a three-run homer and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Francisco Giants 9-6 after blowing a five-run lead in the seventh.
Suwinski hits 3rd HR in bottom 9th, lifts Bucs over Giants
Read full article: Suwinski hits 3rd HR in bottom 9th, lifts Bucs over GiantsJack Suwinski hit his third homer of the game in the ninth inning, giving the Pittsburgh Pirates a 4-3, walk-off victory over the San Francisco Giants to avoid a three-game sweep.
LEADING OFF: Goldschmidt, Turner try to extend hit streaks
Read full article: LEADING OFF: Goldschmidt, Turner try to extend hit streaksCardinals star Paul Goldschmidt could set the longest hitting streak of his career if he’s successful in both games of a day-night doubleheader at Wrigley Field on Saturday.
LEADING OFF: Kapler might return for anthem on Memorial Day
Read full article: LEADING OFF: Kapler might return for anthem on Memorial DaySan Francisco Giants manager Gabe Kapler says he might return to the field for the national anthem in recognition of Memorial Day when his team opens a three-game series at Philadelphia.
Rockies rook fouls 1st MLB pitch near family, mom gets ball
Read full article: Rockies rook fouls 1st MLB pitch near family, mom gets ballColorado Rockies catcher Brian Serven fouled off the first pitch in his first major league at-bat in the direction of his family sitting behind the plate at Coors Field.
Scherzer meets fans with gem, Mets sweep twinbill vs Giants
Read full article: Scherzer meets fans with gem, Mets sweep twinbill vs GiantsMax Scherzer pitched no-hit ball into the sixth inning of his anticipated home debut and the New York Mets rode their $130 million ace to a 3-1 victory over the San Francisco Giants for a doubleheader sweep.
Arozarena, Álvarez, Bichette among 16 whose deals renewed
Read full article: Arozarena, Álvarez, Bichette among 16 whose deals renewedRookie of the Year winners Randy Arozarena and Yordan Álvarez and All-Star shortstop Bo Bichette were among 16 players whose contracts were renewed by their teams rather than reach negotiated agreements.
Last call for Giants: Flores rung up, super SF season ends
Read full article: Last call for Giants: Flores rung up, super SF season endsA stellar season for the San Francisco Giants ended when Wilmer Flores was called out on a disputed check-swing to end a 2-1 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers in the deciding Game 5 of the NL Division Series.
Dodgers beat Giants 2-1 in playoff thriller, advance to NLCS
Read full article: Dodgers beat Giants 2-1 in playoff thriller, advance to NLCSCody Bellinger hit a tiebreaking single in the ninth inning and prized midseason acquisition Max Scherzer came out of the bullpen for his first career save, sending the Los Angeles Dodgers past the San Francisco Giants 2-1 in a thrilling winner-take-all Game 5 and into the NL Championship Series.
LEADING OFF: Dodgers-Giants in NLDS winner-take-all Game 5
Read full article: LEADING OFF: Dodgers-Giants in NLDS winner-take-all Game 5Sooner than many baseball fans wanted, maybe, but the San Francisco Giants and the Los Angeles Dodgers will meet in a winner-take-all Game 5 of the NL Division Series at Oracle Park.
LEADING OFF: Dodgers, Giants prep for deciding NLDS Game 5
Read full article: LEADING OFF: Dodgers, Giants prep for deciding NLDS Game 5After a season of piling up whopping win totals, the San Francisco Giants and Los Angeles Dodgers get a day to prep for their all-or-nothing matchup in Game 5 of the NL Division Series.
Dodgers beat Giants 7-2, force decisive Game 5 in NLDS
Read full article: Dodgers beat Giants 7-2, force decisive Game 5 in NLDSMookie Betts homered and drove in three runs, Will Smith also went deep and the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the San Francisco Giants 7-2 to force a decisive Game 5 in their NL Division Series.
Urías hits, pitches Dodgers past Giants to even NLDS series
Read full article: Urías hits, pitches Dodgers past Giants to even NLDS seriesJulio Urías shut down San Francisco and contributed an RBI single for his cause, Cody Bellinger and AJ Pollock delivered two-run doubles to blow it open in the sixth, and the Los Angeles Dodgers pounded the Giants 9-2 to even their NL Division Series at one game apiece.
Masterful Webb pitches Giants past Dodgers in playoff opener
Read full article: Masterful Webb pitches Giants past Dodgers in playoff openerLogan Webb struck out 10 pitching masterfully in his postseason debut, Buster Posey hit a two-run homer that held up, and the 107-win San Francisco Giants blanked the defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers 4-0 in the opener of their NL Division Series.
LEADING OFF: Giants-Dodgers cap 4-game Division Series slate
Read full article: LEADING OFF: Giants-Dodgers cap 4-game Division Series slateThe 107-win Giants and 106-win Dodgers are ready to throw out all those wins and settle their season-long clash with a best-of-five NL Division Series in San Francisco.
LEADING OFF: La Russa & Baker, Red Sox vs Rays as ALDS begin
Read full article: LEADING OFF: La Russa & Baker, Red Sox vs Rays as ALDS beginTwo septuagenarians will be on the bench when 77-year-old Hall of Fame manager Tony La Russa and the Chicago White Sox face the Houston Astros and 72-year-old skipper Dusty Baker in their playoff opener Thursday.
Giants beat Padres, win NL West title on season's final day
Read full article: Giants beat Padres, win NL West title on season's final dayThe San Francisco Giants finally won the NL West without needing to wait for the rival Dodgers' result on the season’s final day, pounding the San Diego Padres 11-4 for a franchise-record 107th victory to top the 1904 New York team.
Pinch-hitter pitcher Gausman sac fly in 11th, SF tops Braves
Read full article: Pinch-hitter pitcher Gausman sac fly in 11th, SF tops BravesPinch-hitting pitcher Kevin Gausman lofted a full-count, bases-loaded sacrifice fly in the 11th inning and the San Francisco Giants edged the Atlanta Braves 6-5 to increase their NL West lead.
LEADING OFF: Angels' Ohtani might not pitch again this year
Read full article: LEADING OFF: Angels' Ohtani might not pitch again this yearTwo-way star Shohei Ohtani has been scratched from his scheduled start for the Angels against Oakland because of a sore right arm that could sideline him as a pitcher for the rest of the season.
Brewers knock Giants from top spot in NL, win fourth in row
Read full article: Brewers knock Giants from top spot in NL, win fourth in rowJace Peterson hit a go-ahead single in the seventh, Lorenzo Cain homered for a second straight game and the Milwaukee Brewers knocked the San Francisco Giants out of the top spot in the National League for the first time in more than three months.
Webb wins again as La Stella, Yaz power Giants past Braves
Read full article: Webb wins again as La Stella, Yaz power Giants past BravesLogan Webb threw seven strong innings to win his seventh consecutive decision, Tommy La Stella and Mike Yastrzemski each homered and drove in two runs, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Atlanta Braves 5-0.
Soler's homer, Pederson's catch lift Braves over Giants 6-5
Read full article: Soler's homer, Pederson's catch lift Braves over Giants 6-5Jorge Soler hit a go-ahead, three-run homer in the seventh inning, Joc Pederson made a leaping catch at the wall for the final out and the Atlanta Braves rallied to beat San Francisco 6-5 to end the Giants’ five-game winning streak.
LEADING OFF: Local rivalries, Phils vs Mets for NL East lead
Read full article: LEADING OFF: Local rivalries, Phils vs Mets for NL East leadIn-state interleague matchups take center stage in several locales Friday as the Chicago White Sox play the Cubs in a Wrigley Field matinee, the Los Angeles Dodgers host the Angels, and the Kansas City Royals visit the St. Louis Cardinals.
Bellinger's blunder in 8th helps Giants top Dodgers 2-1
Read full article: Bellinger's blunder in 8th helps Giants top Dodgers 2-1Buster Posey scored the tiebreaking run on a throwing error by first baseman Cody Bellinger in the eighth inning, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 2-1.
LEADING OFF: Dodgers-Giants, Yankees-Rays, Rangers reeling
Read full article: LEADING OFF: Dodgers-Giants, Yankees-Rays, Rangers reelingThe Dodgers and Giants are back at it Tuesday night, renewing their long rivalry in San Francisco with 12-game winner Julio Urias on the mound for Los Angeles against Logan Webb in the opener of a three-game series.
Smith's pinch 3-run HR in 9th rallies Dodgers past Giants
Read full article: Smith's pinch 3-run HR in 9th rallies Dodgers past GiantsPinch-hitter Will Smith connected for a three-run homer in the bottom of the ninth inning, and the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied from five runs down to defeat the San Francisco Giants 8-6 in the second game of a pivotal series between NL West rivals.
Rookie reliever hits slam off Scherzer, Pads sting Nats 9-8
Read full article: Rookie reliever hits slam off Scherzer, Pads sting Nats 9-8Rookie reliever Daniel Camarena hit a stunning grand slam off Washington ace Max Scherzer and the San Diego Padres overcame an eight-run deficit, finally beating the Nationals 9-8 on Trent Grisham’s RBI single in the ninth inning.
DeSclafani dominates, Posey hurt, Giants beat D-backs 5-2
Read full article: DeSclafani dominates, Posey hurt, Giants beat D-backs 5-2Anthony DeSclafani threw 8 2/3 effective innings, Austin Slater and Darin Ruf both homered and the San Francisco Giants beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-2 for their third straight victory.
Padres star Tatis has shoulder discomfort, to be reevaluated
Read full article: Padres star Tatis has shoulder discomfort, to be reevaluatedThe Padres said Tatis had discomfort in his non-throwing left shoulder and would be reevaluated on Wednesday. Corbin Burnes turned in 4 2/3 innings, striking out six while allowing two runs on three hits. Jon Lester allowed one run and three hits in 3 2/3 innings in his second start of the spring for Washington. He gave up five hits, hit two batters and struck out three. PADRES 5, REDS 4MacKenzie Gore worked 3 2/3 innings in his third start for San Diego, allowing two runs on three hits.
LeMahieu HR ends inning, no more early exits for pitchers
Read full article: LeMahieu HR ends inning, no more early exits for pitchersStarter Zach Eflin pitched four shutout innings, allowing two hits and striking out four without a walk. ROCKIES 2, MARINERS 1Kyle Freeland allowed three hits in four shutout innings in his second start for Colorado, striking out four. Seattle's Marco Gonzales threw four shutout innings in his second start, allowing two hits while striking out four. Martín Pérez made his second start, allowing two hits and a walk in four scoreless innings. ATHLETICS 5, REDS 2 (7)Oakland lefty Sean Manaea struck out four in three innings, allowing one run and three hits.