Baseball

Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Matt Chapman (26) talks with Oakland Athletics first baseman Seth B...
Joseph Jarosz

There’s a former Oakland Athletics player on every playoff team

Every team currently competing in the MLB playoffs has at least one former Oakland Athletics player on their roster.
3 hours ago
Brandon Crawford #35 of the San Francisco Giants waves to his fans after his final baseball game ag...
Joseph Jarosz

Brandon Crawford hasn’t made a decision on his future

Brandon Crawford played what could be his final game for the San Francisco Giants on Sunday.
2 days ago
Esteury Ruiz #1 of the Oakland Athletics steals third base against Michael Stefanic #38 of the Los ...
Joseph Jarosz

Esteury Ruiz sets new American League rookie record for steals

With his 67th steal Sunday, Esteury Ruiz broke a 31-year-old American League rookie steals record, previously held by Kenny Lofton.
2 days ago
PHOENIX, ARIZONA - SEPTEMBER 20: Manager Gabe Kapler #19 of the San Francisco Giants watches from t...
Frankie Cartoscelli

San Francisco Giants fire manager Gabe Kapler

On Friday, the San Francisco Giants announced that they had parted ways with manager Gabe Kapler, the 2021 NL Manager of the Year.
5 days ago
Ryan Noda #49 of the Oakland Athletics attempts to backhand the ball to first base on a play in the...
BRIAN HALL Associated Press

Ryan Noda home run in 8th gives A’s 2-1 win over AL Central champion Twins

Rookie Ryan Noda hit a tiebreaking home run in the eighth inning and the Oakland Athletics held on for a 2-1 win against the AL Central champion Minnesota Twins on Thursday. Noda’s 16th homer helped Oakland rebound after Minnesota had tied the game in the sixth. It was just the third win in the past […]
6 days ago
Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred speaks about the Oakland Athletics stadium deal....
The Associated Press

Rob Manfred hopes MLB owners will vote in November on A’s proposed move to Las Vegas

Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred hopes owners will hold a relocation vote on the Oakland Athletics' proposed move to Las Vegas when they meet from Nov. 14-16 at Arlington, Texas.
6 days ago
Sean Manaea #52 of the San Francisco Giants acknowledges the fans after pitching in his 1000th care...
BEN ROSS Associated Press

Padres keep their playoff hopes alive, beat Giants 5-2 in extra-innings

The Giants (78-81) were mathematically eliminated Tuesday and lost for the 10th time in 13 games, assuring they won't finish with a winning record.
6 days ago
Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Angels throws against the Cincinnati Reds in the first inning ...
Joseph Jarosz

ESPN broadcaster says Giants need somebody who invokes ‘fear in the opposition’

Roxy Bernstein, broadcaster for ESPN, joined Sactown Sports to talk about the SF Giants disappointing season and where the team should go next.
7 days ago
Rhys Hoskins #17 outfield the Philadelphia Phillies receives his 2022 National League Champion ring...
DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer

Sacramento native Rhys Hoskins remains a long shot to make Phillies’ postseason roster

Phillies first baseman Rhys Hoskins remained a long shot to make the postseason roster as he recovers from a torn ACL in his left knee.
7 days ago
Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Angels pumps his fist as he rounds the bases after hitting a t...
JAY COHEN AP Baseball Writer

Shohei Ohtani headlines majors’ soon-to-be free agents

Shohei Ohtani is sure to dominate the conversation until he makes a decision this MLB offseason as he leads his class of free agents.
7 days ago
Jorge Polanco #11 of the Minnesota Twins slides home for a run in the seventh inning against the Oa...
BRIAN HALL Associated Press

Athletics lose 109th game of season, worst in Oakland history

The Minnesota Twins beat the Oakland Athletics 11-3 on Tuesday night, marking the team's 109th loss of the season, setting a new franchise record for loses in an Oakland season.
8 days ago
Logan Webb #62 of the San Francisco Giants reacts after the Giants turned a double play to end the ...
MICHAEL WAGAMAN Associated Press

Logan Webb pitches complete game as Giants top Padres 2-1

Logan Webb pitched his second complete game this season as the San Francisco Giants beat the San Diego Padres 2-1 on Monday night.
8 days ago
Esteury Ruiz #1 of the Oakland Athletics attempting to steal third base is tagged out by third base...
Joseph Jarosz

Esteury Ruiz only one steal away from tying Kenny Lofton’s AL rookie record

Esteury Ruiz stole his 64th and 65th bases for the A’s Sunday, moving the outfielder within one of tying Kenny Lofton’s AL record for rookies of 66 set in 1992.
9 days ago
Thairo Estrada #39 of the San Francisco Giants argues with homeplate umpire umpire Lance Barrett #1...
Joseph Jarosz

Are the San Francisco Giants still in the NL Wild Card race?

The San Francisco Giants welcome the San Diego Padres to town a crucial three-game series for both teams with playoffs hopes on the line.
9 days ago
Zach McKinstry #39 of the Detroit Tigers gets tagged out at third base by Aledmys Diaz #12 of the O...
MICHAEL WAGAMAN Associated Press

A’s tie Oakland-era record for most losses in a season

The Oakland A’s tied the franchise mark of 55 home losses with Sunday's 2-0 loss to the Detroit Tigers.
10 days ago
Lance Lynn #35 of the Los Angeles Dodgers catches a pop up of Thairo Estrada #39 of the San Francis...
BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer

Giants squander loaded bases in the 9th and 10th, lose 3-2 to Dodgers

The San Francisco Giants loaded the bases in the ninth and 10th but couldn't push any runs across as they lose 3-2 to LA.
10 days ago
Clayton Kershaw #22 of the Los Angeles Dodgers reacts as he has his hands and gloves checked at the...
BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer

Clayton Kershaw, Dodgers push Giants closer to playoff elimination

Clayton Kershaw (13-4) struck out five and walked two in winning his 210th game, becoming second on the Dodgers' career list behind Don Sutton's 233.
10 days ago
Sean Manaea #52 of the San Francisco Giants pitches against the Colorado Rockies in the first innin...
BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer

Sean Manaea pitches 7 scoreless innings as Giants beat LA 5-1

Sean Manaea beat the Dodgers for the first time in his career, and Mike Yastrzemski, Thairo Estrada and Tyler Fitzgerald homered as the Giants defeated LA 5-1 on Friday night.
11 days ago
Mike Yastrzemski #5 of the San Francisco Giants comes in to score on a walk to Tyler Fitzgerald #49...
BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer

Physical, mental blunders by San Francisco Giants result in 7-2 loss to Dodgers

With Thursday's loss, the San Francisco Giants have dropped six of seven on their road trip to fall further out of the NL wild-card race.
12 days ago
Brandon Crawford #35 of the San Francisco Giants follows the flight of the ball after hitting a six...
Joseph Jarosz

Brandon Crawford heads back to San Francisco Giants injured list

The San Francisco Giants are sending Brandon Crawford to the injured list. He's eligible to return for the team's final home game on Oct. 1.
13 days ago
Heart Health Park, home of the Sacramento River Cats....
Joseph Jarosz

Sacramento River Cats to host Giants for exhibition game in 2024

The Sacramento River Cats will host their major league affiliate, the San Francisco Giants, in an exhibition game at Sutter Health Park in 2024.
13 days ago
Manager Mark Kotsay #7 of the Oakland Athletics comes out to take out Joey Estes #68 of the Oakland...
BEN ROSS Associated Press

Athletics move within two losses of Oakland record following sweep by Mariners

Joey Estes made his major league debut for the Oakland Athletics Wednesday, allowing six runs, five earned, on six hits with two strikeouts in 4 2/3 innings.
14 days ago
Infielder Thairo Estrada #39 of the San Francisco Giants throws over Ketel Marte #4 of the Arizona ...
DAVID BRANDT AP Baseball Writer

D-backs sweep San Francisco Giants in two-game series

The San Francisco Giants have lost five of their past six, fell to 76-76 for the season, and are 3 1/2 games back for the final playoff spot.
14 days ago
Manager Mark Kotsay #7 of the Oakland Athletics argues with first base umpire Jansen Visconti #52 (...
Joseph Jarosz

A’s manager Mark Kotsay ejected for 6th time this season

Mark Kotsay was ejected by first base umpire Jansen Visconti in the fifth inning for arguing a check swing by Julio Rodriguez.
14 days ago