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Nationals secure home field in WCG

Gerardo Parra hit a grand slam in a whopping nine-run second inning to highlight the victory, which is Washington's seventh consecutive win.

Alexis Mansanarez

Brewers clinch playoff spot

Milwaukee dominated as it punched its ticket to postseason, just one day after the Nationals secured a wild-card spot.

Ameer Tyree

Astros clinch AL West title

George Springer hit three home runs in four innings and added four RBIs.

Ameer Tyree

Bruce Bochy a candidate for Padres?

Bochy, who managed the Padres for 12 seasons and lives in the area, immediately surfaced as a candidate to replace the ousted Andy Green.

Arthur Weinstein

MLB: Rays take lead over Indians

The Rays sit in the second spot in the wild-card race, with a one-game lead over the Indians, after a 5-4 win over the Red Sox.

Alexis Mansanarez

5 crazy facts: Giants 7, Red Sox 6

Yaz's grandson hit a home run Tuesday at Fenway Park, which was cool. But there was a whole lot of other things that went on.

Bob Hille

Giants' Mike Yastrzemski, grandson of Carl Yastrzemski, homers at Fenway Park

Boston witnessed a dramatic baseball moment as it welcomed another Yastrzemski to its home field.

Dan Bernstein

Brewers top Padres, tie Cubs

The Brewers and Cubs both have 82-69 records and are now tied for the second National League wild-card spot.

Ameer Tyree

Mike Yastrzemski to play at Fenway

Mike is the 29-year-old grandson of Hall of Famer and Red Sox icon Carl Yastrzemski, 80, who'll be at one of the games.

Bob Hille

Brewers top Cardinals on grand slam

Milwaukee (80-69) is one game back of the Cubs, who hold the National League second wild-card spot.

Ameer Tyree

Mets shut out Dodgers

Rajai Davis hit a three-run double in the eighth inning to give his team the lead, helping keep the Mets' postseason hopes alive.

Ameer Tyree

Cueto dominant in 2019 debut

Cueto, who last pitched in the big leagues on July 28 of last year, allowed one hit over five innings against the Pirates.

Bob Hille

Dodgers clinch NL West again

Los Angeles' offense was powered by Corey Seager, who hit two home runs and tallied five RBIs in the contest.

Ameer Tyree

Pete Alonso powers Mets to win

New York also got a strong showing from Jacob deGrom, who tallied 11 strikeouts in seven innings of work while only giving up three hits.

Ameer Tyree

MLB wrap: Sept. 7

Arizona has gone 11-1 in its last 12 games with its most recent win Saturday over Cincinnati.

Alexis Mansanarez

MLB wrap: Rangers shut out Yankees

The Rangers' pitching staff handed New York its first shut out in 220 games to break the second-longest streak in MLB history.

Alexis Mansanarez

MLB wrap: Verlander throws no-no

Verlander struck out 14 and walked only one in the Astros' 2-0 win over the Blue Jays and is now 17-5 this season.

Alexis Mansanarez

LeMahieu homer lifts NY past OAK

While LeMahieu went 1 for 5 on the day, he came up big when his team needed him most.

Ameer Tyree

Behind the demise of on-field bullpens in MLB and their lasting imprint on the game

There's a complex timeline and plenty of emotions behind on-field bullpens.

Dan Bernstein

Giants place Gennett on waivers

The Giants picked up Scooter Gennett at the trade deadline but they are apparently ready to move on.

Thomas Lott

Cardinals win fifth straight game

The Cardinals' hits matched their RBIs on the night, as they notched 12 of each. They also got home runs from Yadier Molina and Paul DeJong.

Ameer Tyree

Zack Greinke gets 200th career win

The feat came exactly one year and one day after Justin Verlander joined the 200 club.

Alexis Mansanarez

Kyle Seager hits 3 homers

Seager became the 11th Mariner in team history with three home runs in a single game.

Alexis Mansanarez

Mets definitely interested in Panik

The Giants designated Panik for assignment earlier this week.

E.Jay Zarett

Greinke picks up W in Astros debut

The ace pitched six innings, allowing five runs off seven hits while striking out two and walking two in his debut.

Alexis Mansanarez

David Dahl carted off field

David Dahl has sustained yet another unfortunate injury.

Thomas Lott

Heyward's homer leads Cubs to win

"I just asked (manager) Joe (Maddon) to be patient with me. Just give me a shot and here we go," Heyward said.

Alexis Mansanarez

Bumgarner on remaining with Giants

"I feel the exact same, honestly," Bumgarner said. "I feel I've done a good job of not letting that stuff creep into my head."

E.Jay Zarett

Brewers acquire Pomeranz, Black

The Brewers have added a couple of pitchers.

Thomas Lott

What time is the MLB trade deadline 2019? Top targets, predictions, new rules

Get your trade fix right here to prepare for a fun couple of weeks of wheeling and dealing.

Dan Bernstein

Astros pursuing Bumgarner

The Astros and Giants have discussed Madison Bumgarner in recent days.

Thomas Lott

MLB wrap: Braves hold off Nationals

The 11-8 Atlanta victory came a day after Washington won with a similar margin of victory, 6-3, and was led by the efforts of Adam Duvall.

Alexis Mansanarez

MLB wrap: July 28

"All our goals are still here," J.T. Realmuto said after the game. "We feel like we have a team here to do something special."

Alexis Mansanarez

Mets exploring Syndergaard trade

The trade would send Noah Syndergaard to the Padres while getting pieces to New York that would help land Marcus Stroman.

Thomas Lott

Blue Jays top Rays with walkoff

The Blue Jays trailed the Rays by four runs entering the ninth inning, but rallied to tie it up and win it in extra innings.

Ameer Tyree

Giants interested in Eric Sogard

Eric Sogard is a free agent after this season, so he would be a rental. This drives home the idea that the Giants are not selling.

Thomas Lott

Giants suddenly the hottest team in baseball

Once sure-fire trade deadline sellers, San Francisco is the hottest team in baseball. There are reasons for that.

Dan Bernstein

Why Giants should sell at deadline

There is a perfect case study for why the Giants should sell at the deadline and it led to one of the worst runs in MLB history.

Thomas Lott

Cubs option Addison Russell

The 25-year-old infielder had run afoul of manager Joe Maddon in recent days for base-running blunders and missing signs.

Arthur Weinstein

Joe Maddon explains Carl Edwards Jr. demotion, Pedro Strop faith ahead of Cubs' deadline

"The difference is the body of work," Chicago's manager said. "Don’t underestimate the body of work and the presence and everything else."

Dan Bernstein

Cano leads Mets to win vs. Padres

Cano went 4 for 4 with three home runs and drove in all five of his team's runs.

Ameer Tyree

MLB wrap: July 22

Minnesota turned a 5-4-3 triple play in the first inning against New York.

Alexis Mansanarez

Will the Giants trade Bumgarner?

"It's impossible to say what the next 10 days are going to present," Giants president of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi told reporters.

E.Jay Zarett

Smith, Alonso shine in Mets' win

The Mets lost to the Giants in dramatic fashion on Friday but came back to claim a huge win on Saturday at Oracle Park.

Ameer Tyree

What channel is Mets vs. Giants on today? Time, TV schedule, series breakdown

The Mets visit the red-hot Giants on Saturday. Here's everything you need to know to tune in.

Drew Nantais

Dominic Smith makes like Luis Castillo, drops a popup, costs Mets a game

Smith, a converted first baseman, failed to catch a shallow fly to left and the Giants took advantage.

Tom Gatto

Cardinals mount comeback vs. Reds

The Cardinals topped the Reds 12-11 at Great American Ball Park, despite trailing 7-0 entering the sixth inning.

Ameer Tyree

Madison Bumgarner cares deeply for Giants, doesn't give 'a s—' about trade rumors

Bumgarner's best pitching performance in years continued San Francisco's unexpected hot streak.

Dan Bernstein

Dodgers, A's among West teams expected to make big trades as MLB deadline approaches

SN takes a detailed look at what to expect from teams in the AL and NL West ahead of the trade deadline.

Dan Bernstein

Giants throw wrench into deadline

The Giants have shaken things up massively with their recent trip to Coors Field in Colorado.

Thomas Lott

What will it take to get Bumgarner?

Madison Bumgarner will likely be traded, but the Giants don't want to give him up for nothing.

Thomas Lott

MLB wrap: July 15

Bellinger managed to steal the show after he hit two home runs to now lead the major league with 33 on the season.

Alexis Mansanarez

Brewers, Giants discussing Smith

Smith holds a 2.17 ERA and has recorded 23 saves for the Giants so far this season.

E.Jay Zarett

MLB wrap: Rays almost make history

Tampa Bay was close to pitching the first combined perfect game in MLB history.

Alexis Mansanarez

Rays dominate Orioles at the plate

Tampa Bay tallied a staggering 20 hits to Baltimore's five, and first baseman Nate Lowe went 4 for 5 with one home run.

Ameer Tyree

Madison Bumgarner injury update: Giants starter exits after being hit by line drive

San Francisco's ace tried to tough it out but yielded after being checked by manager Bruce Bochy and trainer Dave Groeschner.

Tom Gatto

Bell hits 3 homers in Pirates' win

It was the 20th three-homer game in franchise history, according to MLB.com, and the first ever by a switch-hitter.

Alexis Mansanarez

Yankees complete sweep of Red Sox

Didi Gregorius added an insurance run in the eighth and extended the team's home run streak to 31 consecutive games.

Alexis Mansanarez

McKay dominates in debut

"It was fun to watch,'' Rays manager Kevin Cash said. "Just the way he carried himself, it was kind of unflappable.''

Alexis Mansanarez

Hapless Orioles destroy Indians

Baltimore was exceptional at the plate and racked up 16 hits to Cleveland's six on the night.

Ameer Tyree

Rangers chip away at Astros' lead

The Astros have led the Rangers by more than 10 games at multiple points this season but Texas continues to chip away at the deficit.

Thomas Lott

Madison Bumgarner says he's fine

Bumgarner has heard the talk he's on the decline, but says, “I’m the same guy I was in 2014, contrary to popular belief."

Arthur Weinstein

MLB wrap: Phillies swept by Marlins

Although the Marlins are last in the NL East standings, they beat the second-place Phillies three times in a row this weekend.

Ameer Tyree

Yankees homer in 25th straight

Gio Urshela's home run kept the historic streak going against the Astros as the Yankees went on to win 7-5.

Alexis Mansanarez

Keuchel pegged with loss in debut

Keuchel pitched in an MLB game for the first time since last year’s American League Championship series.

Alexis Mansanarez

Yanks, Tanaka shuts out Rays

The Yankees pitcher threw nine scoreless innings and struck out 10 in his team's 3-0 victory over the Rays.

Ameer Tyree

Red Sox, Giants among baseball’s most interesting potential dealmakers

An early look at the big moves that might be made over the next couple of months.

Dan Bernstein

Astros may have All-Star in Alvarez

Yordan Alvarez because just the fourth player ever to hit at least four home runs in his first five career games.

Thomas Lott

Yanks won't sell farm for MadBum

The Yankees need starting pitching, but apparently, they don't think they need it that much.

Thomas Lott

Max Muncy taunts Madison Bumgarner

Muncy blasted a pitch from Bumgarner into McCovey Cove, then stood to momentarily to admire it, irking the Giants pitcher.

Arthur Weinstein

2019 MLB Draft preview: Breaking down the weakest organizations in baseball

These teams are not expected to compete any time soon.

Dan Bernstein

Rockies complete sweep of Blue Jays

The Rockies topped the Blue Jays, 5-1, with the help of David Dahl and Nolan Arenado, who both finished 2 for 4 at the plate.

Alexis Mansanarez

Hiura leads Brewers to win

Hiura hit the game-tying two-run home run in the ninth to force extra innings against the Pirates on Saturday.

Alexis Mansanarez

Mike Yastrzemski hits first homer

The Giants outfielder had an RBI triple in the first inning before hitting his first MLB home run one frame later.

Arthur Weinstein

Twins complete sweep of White Sox

It is the first time the Twins (36-16) are 20 games over .500 since the end of the 2010 season.

Alexis Mansanarez

Yastrzemski's grandson makes debut

Mike Yastrzemski was initially drafted by the Orioles in 2013 but was traded to San Francisco in March.

Kirstie Chiappelli

Twins' Polanco proving his worth

Jorge Polanco trails only Mike Trout among American League position players in WAR.

Thomas Lott

Tradeology 101: San Francisco Giants

Grab your notebooks, class is in session. In today's lesson, Professor Rivera breaks down the San Francisco Giants.

Joe Rivera

Astros win 10th straight again

Houston became just the third team in MLB history to have multiple 10-plus game winning streaks before June 1st.

Alexis Mansanarez

Braves youngsters shine in win

Mike Soroka and Austin Riley might have been the stories of the day in MLB.

Thomas Lott

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hits first two major league home runs for Blue Jays

The 20-year-old third baseman hit a no-doubter for his first long ball in the bigs. He added another moonshot five innings later.

Tom Gatto

Madison Bumgarner trade rumors: Ranking the teams on MadBum's no-trade list based on needs

The Giants' lefty didn’t pick eight teams he wanted to stay away from; instead, he picked eight teams most likely to want to deal for him, to give himself a bit of leverage in the trade conversation.

Ryan Fagan

Bumgarner not impressed with Puig

Yasiel Puig homered off of Madison Bumgarner on Sunday but the Giants' ace was not impressed.

Thomas Lott

Holland says he had to fake injury

Derek Holland was blunt when addressing his demotion to the bullpen on Saturday.

Thomas Lott

Cubs continue streak with 10th win in 11 games

Chicago has homered in 15 consecutive games, matching its best run since 2002.

Kirstie Chiappelli

Giants' Posey on concussion IL

Posey was put on the 7-day concussion injured list after taking a ball to his catcher's mask, while Pomeranz is dealing with a strained lat.

Gabrielle McMillen

Bees delay Reds-Giants game

What appeared to be hundreds of bees descended on Great American Ball Park just before the first pitch Monday afternoon.

Marc Lancaster

Marte hits walk-off home run

"Those situations don't happen a lot, but there's something special about them," Marte said after the game.

Alexis Mansanarez

Hoskins hits 10th HR in 31st game

Rhys Hoskins is doing something special right now for the Phillies.

Thomas Lott

Giants cut ties with struggling Gerardo Parra

The veteran outfielder is hitting just .198 in his first season in San Francisco.

Marc Lancaster

Giants' Logan Webb suspended

Webb, considered the Giants' No. 5 prospect, said in a statement he did not knowingly take the PED.

Arthur Weinstein

MLB wrap: April 29

The Cardinals scored all the runs they needed in the fifth inning of their 6-3 win over the Nationals.

Alexis Mansanarez

MLB wrap: April 28

The Nationals had not one, not two, but three players 21 or younger hit home runs against the Padres on Sunday.

Alexis Mansanarez

Trevor Bauer leads Indians to win

Trevor Bauer was superb in the Indians' 2-1 win over the Astros on Thursday.

Thomas Lott

Cole Tucker's home run powers Bucs

Tucker, who was unexpectedly called up from the minors Saturday, drove a 431-foot home run into the wind to center for the game winner.

Arthur Weinstein

Pirates lose Marte, Gonzalez to IL

Marte's loss is especially tough for the Pirates, who had already been dealing with the loss of three of their top four outfielders.

Arthur Weinstein

Christian Yelich homers again, and the other coolest things from MLB last night

Home runs were aplenty Friday night as a few pitchers had nights to forget.

Thomas Schlarp

MLB wrap: Who is Alex Verdugo?

The Brewers found out Thursday exactly who the Dodgers left fielder is.

Thomas Lott

Astros win ninth straight

The Astros completed a three-game sweep of the Mariners on Sunday, have won nine straight and are only a game behind Seattle in the AL West.

Arthur Weinstein

Giants make fans, seagulls happy by beating Rockies in 18 innings

Some may have felt that playing into Saturday morning was for the birds.

Tom Gatto

MLB wrap: April 12

Arrieta, 33, gave up just one run in seven innings pitched. He has the 22nd most wins among active pitchers.

Ameer Tyree

MLB wrap: April 10

The Athletics outfielder had his 17th multi-home run game since 2016 against the Orioles.

Alexis Mansanarez

MLB wrap: April 9

The Reds pulled off an impressive victory Tuesday, using a seven-run sixth inning to top the Marlins 14-0.

Alexis Mansanarez

MLB wrap: April 8

The Cubs' 2-7 start had people asking questions, but Chicago had plenty of answers Monday with a 10-0 win over the Pirates.

Alexis Mansanarez

Giants acquire slugger Tyler Austin

Austin, 27, hit 17 home runs with a .767 OPS in 244 at-bats split between the Yankees and Twins.

Arthur Weinstein

MLB wrap: April 7

Los Angeles picked up a 7-2 win Sunday as Trout completed one of the best four-game series of all-time.

Alexis Mansanarez

MLB wrap: April 5

The Dodgers and Diamondbacks just keep scoring runs.

Thomas Lott

Giants add Kevin Pillar

The Giants need help in the outfield and Kevin Pillar is just that.

Thomas Lott

Kelly isn't worried about boos

Joe Kelly has blown two save opportunities in two relief appearances with the Dodgers.

Thomas Lott

MLB wrap: April 1

The 444-foot homer was the last of New York's runs in its 7-3 victory over Miami.

Alexis Mansanarez

Padres, with Manny Machado and new aura, hope to own San Diego's sports identity

The Padres enjoyed a first weekend filled with optimism.

Dan Bernstein

MLB wrap: March 31

Philadelphia started the Bryce Harper-era off on the right note.

Alexis Mansanarez

Padres' Chris Paddack shines in MLB debut

Chris Paddack was outstanding in his major league debut, providing the Padres a glimpse of why he is considered one of the best pitching prospects in baseball.

Jacob Janower

MLB Opening Day 2019: Scores, results, highlights from every game

Sporting News tracked all the action from Opening Day for the 2019 MLB season. Catch up on the scores and highlights with our updates from Thursday's games.

Jacob Janower

Fernando Tatis Jr. makes Padres' faith look wise with strong debut

San Diego's phenom went 2 for 3 in his first MLB game.

Dan Bernstein

MLB Opening Day 2019 TV schedule: How to watch, live stream every game

MLB's blackout policy makes it difficult to watch live out-of-market games on Opening Day. Here's a guide to finding your favorite team on TV and live-streaming online, including DAZN's new whiparound highlights show.

Thomas Schlarp

MLB Opening Day 2019: Schedule for all 30 teams

Every MLB team will be playing on Opening Day in 2019 for a second straight year. Here is everything to know about the unofficial national holiday for baseball fans, including first pitch times and TV information for all 30 clubs.

Jacob Janower

Projecting the NL West

The National League West continues to look like the Dodgers' division to lose, but the clock's ticking.

Bob Hille

NL West guide for 2019: Biggest strength, weakness and question for each team

What is standing in the way of the Dodgers and their seventh-straight NL West title? Can the Padres put it all together this quick? Those and more are answered in an examination of the NL West.

Jacob Janower

Big changes to MLB rosters, trade deadline, All-Star voting to be announced, report says

Separate from those changes, players and owners will begin negotiations on a new collective bargaining agreement more than two years before the agreement is set to expire.

Tom Gatto

Madison Bumgarner's iconic delivery on point, even as spring results lag

One spotty night in Arizona won't set back MadBum, who looked like his old self when he delivered to the plate.

Ryan Fagan

MLB hot stove: Giants reportedly sign Yangervis Solarte

The Giants added another veteran to their position player group, according to a report.

Jacob Janower

Jeff Samardzija, Billy Hamilton turn into a throwback twosome

Jeff Samardzija is a fan of starters taking the ball every five days and pitching deep into games. Billy Hamilton talks of his new team going retro because its hitters don't go deep enough.

Tom Gatto

Buster Posey tweaks clubs not in 'win-now' mode, lauds Giants amid Bryce Harper pursuit

San Francisco's star catcher wishes all teams were committed to winning every year.

Tom Gatto

DH in the NL this year? Teams already have options if change happens

Each National League team has at least one designated hitter candidate on its roster, and a lot of those options are making serious money. SN lists the best in-house option ahead of spring training.

Tom Gatto

Raiders to play in San Francisco in 2019, report says

They plan to make the San Francisco Giants' stadium their home before heading to Las Vegas.

Dan Bernstein

Bryce Harper rumors: The cases for and against the best fits for the superstar outfielder

Bryce Harper can land any number of places this winter, and his value is through the roof.

Jacob Janower

WATCH: Venezuelan clubs brawl; ex-big leaguer connects with punch

Former MLB catcher Hector Sanchez delivered a knockout blow during a wild fight.

Tom Gatto

Madison Bumgarner trade rumors: The five best fits for Giants' star pitcher

If Madison Bumgarner is going to be in another uniform on Opening Day 2019, here are five that could make sense.

Joe Rivera

MLB trade rumors: Zack Greinke, Corey Kluber headline five starting pitchers who could be dealt

The hot stove is already lit, but free agents on the market aren't the only players who could be in new uniforms come 2018.

Ryan Fagan

Willie McCovey remembered by fellow players as 'gentle giant,' 'hero'

Former players who knew Willie McCovey made it clear that they respected him very much.

Tom Gatto

NL Rookie of the Year race: Ronald Acuna Jr., Juan Soto extend East battle to award vote

The NL East outfielders figure to be rivals for years to come. The competition began in 2018, when each became top-of-the-order producers.

Tom Gatto

Yasiel Puig shoves, swipes at Nick Hundley during argument over bat slap

The Dodgers outfielder is frustrated that he isn't crushing Giants pitching this week. One Giant gave Puig grief about that, and Puig pushed back.

Tom Gatto

Willie Mays says Barry Bonds deserves to join him in Hall of Fame

Baseball's greatest living player publicly campaigns for his godson on the night the Giants retire Bonds' No. 25.

Tom Gatto

MLB trade deadline winners, losers: Dodgers, Pirates, Yankees make good first impressions

It takes years to accurately gauge moves, but there can still be initial observations. That's our basis for examining trades made during the two weeks leading to the 2018 non-waiver deadline.

Ryan Fagan

Josh Hader's tweet apology not accepted in San Francisco; fans boo Brewers reliever

Josh Hader was not warmly received by fans at AT&T Park who told him what they thought of his racist, anti-gay and misogynistic teenage tweets.

Tom Gatto

Giants-A's game inadvertently turns into chairs match

Fans had all the wrestling jokes after Stephen Piscotty and Mark Melancon got tangled up in the Giants' bullpen.

Tom Gatto

Did Marlins-Giants beanball exchange end with Buster Posey plunking?

Miami and San Francisco have been exchanging angry words and fastballs the past couple days. Will the Giants attempt to get the last word Wednesday?

Tom Gatto

Alex Ovechkin, Stanley Cup champion Capitals chug beer during interview at Nationals game

The Washington Capitals Stanley Cup celebration is hitting the ground running, and made its way to Nationals Park on Saturday.

Evan Sporer

MLB Draft 2008 revisited: Giants built foundation for three World Series titles

Here at Team SN MLB, we decided to go back a full decade and look at the results of the 2008 draft, with the idea of providing an idea of how one specific draft played out, in terms of talent produced for each franchise.

Ryan Fagan

Gerrit Cole 'not terribly disappointed' about brother-in-law Brandon Crawford taking him deep

Cole, a big part of the Astros' dominant rotation, said he wasn't thrilled that Crawford homered off him for the first time, but the right-hander could feel better knowing he got the win.

Tom Gatto

Giants' Brandon Belt questions umpire's motives on game-ending call

Brandon Belt seemed to think that plate umpire Doug Eddings was in a hurry to end Wednesday's matinee in San Francisco.

Tom Gatto

Andrew McCutchen returns to Pittsburgh wearing different jersey but with Steel City still in his heart

Andrew McCutchen is embracing his return to the city where he became a star and turned around a franchise. Pirates fans are eager to return that embrace in an emotional at PNC Park.

Andrew Lawrence

Evan Longoria: Rays should look to move with attendance still low

Tampa Bay's all-time leader in games played says the club might be better off getting out of the area altogether.

Tom Gatto

Pablo Sandoval is the Giants' best pitcher in a blowout loss to the Dodgers

The Giants lowkey might have found another bullpen arm: Pablo Sandoval, who looked very much like a pitcher against the Dodgers.

Tom Gatto

Brandon Belt breaks MLB all-time record with 21-pitch at-bat

Brandon Belt set a major-league record Sunday when he faced 21 pitches in the same at-bat.

Bill Bender

J.T. Snow, Darren Baker reminisce about famous 2002 World Series scene

J.T. Snow jokes that people remember his 2002 World Series mostly for pulling Darren Baker out of harm's way in Game 5.

Tom Gatto

Dodgers locate source of sewage spill; fixes made ahead of opener

LA's exhibition Tuesday was called early when water spilled onto the field at Dodger Stadium.

Tom Gatto

Oakland A's offer parking discounts to Giants fans who yell 'Go A's!'

For a spring training exhibition matchup between cross-bay rivals Sunday in Oakland, Giants fans can avoid the higher parking prices on one condition.

Gabe Fernandez

Giants are having the George Costanza of offseasons

It certainly seems like Bobby Evans and the Giants' front office had a George Costanza streak when they set out to construct their roster for 2018.

Dave Tobener

How the Giants can fit Shohei Ohtani into their rotation if they sign him

The Giants are OK with giving Shohei Ohtani a similar amount of rest between starts he received in Japan. SN devised a rotation model that accommodates Ohtani and keeps the Giants' aces pitching every five days.

Tom Gatto

MLB trade rumors: Giants ready for offseason of improvement; Stanton to the rescue?

Bobby Evans is a busy front-office executive right now.

Ryan Fagan

One flap down: Remembering Jeffrey Leonard's incredible, unusual 1987 NLCS

It wasn’t so much that Jeffrey Leonard put up gaudy numbers for a losing team in the 1987 NLCS. It was the manner in which Leonard hit those home runs, cranking moon shots and then lumbering around the bases deliberately slowly to play mind games with the Cardinals.

Graham Womack

Sept. 18, 1997: When the Giants got the biggest walk-off homer you've never heard of

If you've never heard of Brian Johnson or his walk-off home run in 1997, ask any Giants fan. They'll tell you all about it, now, 20 years from now, and forever.

Dave Tobener

Monday's MLB scores, highlights

In a peculiar coincidence, Harper hit the 150th home run of his career at the exact age Trout hit his 150th.

Sporting News

Pablo Sandoval returning to SF?

Are the Giants willing to overlook Sandoval's weight issues and poor 2016 performance?

Joe Rodgers

2016 Silver Slugger Awards: Jake Arrieta unseats Madison Bumgarner as NL's top hitting pitcher

Well, this won't help to quell the debate over who is the best among #pitcherswhorake.

Brandon Schlager

Giants fans are blaming Taylor Swift for loss to Cubs

Is Taylor Swift to blame for the Giants postseason ouster? Some Giants fans are really tweeting this crazy conspiracy theory.

Arthur Weinstein

Giants walk-off win over Cubs

You can't eliminate the Giants.

Joe Rodgers

MLB playoffs 2016: Jake Arrieta ready for showdown with Madison Bumgarner

Jake Arrieta and the Cubs head to San Francisco to try to sweep their NLDS against the Giants, but Madison Bumgarner stands in the way.

Alec Brzezinski

MLB playoffs 2016: Three takeaways from Cubs' Game 2 NLDS win over Giants

The Cubs took a commanding two-game lead on the Giants thanks to timely hitting by their pitchers.

Alec Brzezinski

MLB playoffs 2016: Cubs' Kyle Hendricks leaves Game 2 after getting hit by comebacker

Hendricks had allowed two earned runs in 3 2/3 innings before exiting with an injury.

Alec Brzezinski

MLB playoffs 2016: Cubs-Giants NLDS TV schedule, players to watch, key stats

Here's what you need to know about the NLDS matchup between the Cubs and Giants.

Joe Rodgers

MLB playoffs 2016: Three takeaways from Cubs' NLDS Game 1 win against Giants

Javier Baez's home run in the eighth inning supports Jon Lester and helps the Cubs escape their playoff opener.

Alec Brzezinski

Cespedes to opt out?

Was the Mets' wild-card loss Wednesday the last time we will see Yoenis Cespedes playing at home in Citi Field?

Joe Rodgers

NHL announcer 'calls' Conor Gillaspie's home run in NL wild-card game

Matt Sammon has worked for the Lightning since 2006, but on Wednesday night he was a baseball savant.

Ron Clements

MLB playoffs 2016: Three takeaways from Giants' NL wild-card win over Mets

Madison Bumgarner tossed a complete-game shutout and Conor Gillaspie hit a go-ahead three-run home run in the ninth inning to help lead the Giants to the NLDS against the Cubs.

Alec Brzezinski

NL wild-card game 2016: TV coverage, starting pitchers, time for Mets-Giants

Noah Syndergaard and the Mets must find a way to stop Madison Bumgarner and the Giants as aces duel Wednesday in the NL wild-card game at Citi Field.

Joe Rodgers

MLB playoffs 2016: Bruce Bochy says Giants ready for postseason despite near collapse

The Giants have shown they are getting hot at the right time as the club finished the regular season with four straight wins.

Joe Rodgers

Giants clinch playoff berth on final day to avert second-half disaster

The Giants collapsed after leading MLB at the All-Star break, but the club avoided a worst-case scenario after sweeping the Dodgers Sunday.

Joe Rodgers

Orioles, Blue Jays control own fate heading into final day

The AL wild-card scenario still has some crazy possibilities, but if the Orioles and Blue Jays win Sunday, they're in the postseason.

Arthur Weinstein

Giants' Angel Pagan body-slams flower-carrying fan who rushed field in San Francisco

Don't mess with Angel Pagan.

Joe Rodgers

Cubs sputter on rough right for division winners

Wednesday was not a good night for teams hoping to enter the postseason on a hot streak.

Ron Clements

Baseball takes back seat as players, teams honor Jose Fernandez

Baseball took a back seat Sunday as the sport was shocked by the death of Marlins starting pitcher Jose Fernandez.

Alec Brzezinski

Mets, Giants, Cards in virtual dead heat in wild-card race

The Giants and Cardinals won, the Mets lost, and now the race for two NL wild-card spots is a virtual dead heat with one week to go.

Arthur Weinstein

Justin Upton, Michael Fulmer help Tigers remain in final AL wild-card spot

The Tigers and Orioles won Friday, which keeps Detroit a half-game ahead of Baltimore for the final wild-card spot.

Alec Brzezinski

Red Sox's sweep of O's gives Tigers opening to grab second wild-card spot in AL

The Tigers had plenty of help to move into the second wild-card position.

Joe Rodgers

Dodgers mock Madison Bumgarner with 'Don't Look at Me' shirts

Dodgers players commemorated Madison Bumgarner and Yasiel Puig's war of words that led to the benches clearing in Monday's game.

Gabrielle McMillen

Yasiel Puig vs. Madison Bumgarner: An ace's exit, another Giants implosion

The Giants offered little explanation and the Dodgers savored a walk-off win after a jawing match between the pitcher and outfielder.

Bob Hille

Cardinals alive in NL playoff picture after shutting out Giants

Aledmys Diaz led the Cardinals to a key win against the Giants on Sunday.

Alec Brzezinski

Xander Bogaerts leads Red Sox past Yankees in AL East thriller

Bogaerts and the Red Sox moved seven games ahead of the Yankees in the AL East with Saturday's win.

Alec Brzezinski

Red Sox's rally, Ramirez's walkoff HR slow Yankees' run toward playoff spot

Boston's late-inning momentum began with an eighth-inning homer by David Ortiz, who passed Mickey Mantle for 17th on the all-time list.

Joe Rodgers

Blue Jays continue September slide with loss to pesky Rays

The Blue Jays have lost seven of their last 11 games against the Rays.

Joe Rodgers

Kyle Hendricks loses no-hitter on ninth-inning home run

The Cubs' Cy Young hopeful took a no-hitter into the ninth inning against the Cardinals, but Jeremy Hazelbaker broke it up with a solo shot.

Alec Brzezinski

Yankees, Blue Jays and Orioles muddle crowded AL East

The Yankees, Blue Jays and Orioles all won Saturday, earning a much-needed game on the division leading Red Sox.

Alec Brzezinski

Jose Fernandez steals spotlight in Clayton Kershaw's return

All eyes were on Clayton Kershaw on Friday as he made his first start since June 26, but Marlins ace Jose Fernandez stole the show in Miami.

Arthur Weinstein

Yankees, improbably, closing in on final AL wild-card spot

The Yankees, sellers at the deadline, are just 2 1/2 games back of the final playoff spot in the AL.

Alec Brzezinski

Upton, Cabrera help Tigers keep pace in AL wild-card race

Justin Upton's three-run shot in the top of the 11th inning powered Detroit past the White Sox.

Alec Brzezinski

White Sox edge Twins in extra-inning scoring explosion

The White Sox and Twins combined to score 24 runs in 12 innings.

Alec Brzezinski

Kevin Gausman, Adam Jones lead Orioles past Yankees

The Baltimore Orioles are still one game ahead of the Detroit Tigers for the final AL wild card spot.

Alec Brzezinski

Madison Bumgarner outduels Jake Arrieta in battle of aces at Wrigley

Bumgarner struck out 10 batters to help the Giants beat the Cubs at Wrigley Field.

Alec Brzezinski

Rougned Odor powers Rangers to sixth straight win

The Rangers nearly squandered a seven-run lead, but won their sixth straight to push their AL West advantage to 9 1/2 games over the Astros.

Joe Rodgers

DeGrom struggles again as short-handed Mets fail to sweep Marlins

Miami knocks out New York right-hander Jacob deGrom, who has a 9.82 ERA over his last three starts.

Joe Rodgers

Yankees jump Royals in wild-card race with extra-inning win

After a 5-4, 13-inning victory, New York is just two games behind the Tigers and the Orioles. The Baby Bombers will face the Birds this weekend.

Joe Rodgers

Max Scherzer's Cy Young-worthy season continues vs. Phillies

The Nationals ace took a no-hitter into the sixth inning for the ninth time since arriving in D.C.

Alec Brzezinski

Josh Donaldson blasts three home runs in win over Twins

The reigning AL MVP crushed three home runs Sunday to lead the Blue Jays past the Twins, 9-6.

Alec Brzezinski

Harrison helps Pirates beat Brewers

The Pirates have now won three straight games and are just a game and a half behind the Cardinals for the final wild-card spot.

Alec Brzezinski

Yankees' Gary Sanchez keeps launching fireworks into Bronx sky

The 23-year-old catcher hit his 10th home run in 20 games as the Yankees bashed the Orioles to pull to within 3 1/2 games of a playoff spot.

Brandon Schlager

Matt Moore almost no-hits Dodgers

Matt Moore had thrown 119 pitches entering the ninth inning of his no-hit bid against the Dodgers. Bruce Bochy decided to let him go for it.

Arthur Weinstein

Max Scherzer brings his best stuff in another strikeout fest

Max Scherzer helped the Nationals beat the Orioles on Thursday with stellar pitching and defense.

Alec Brzezinski

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