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.
Athletics hold off Dodgers 5-2 for 2-game interleague sweep
Jesse Chavez's record hardly tells the story of his season and first year as a full-time starter.
A's help Giants; edge Dodgers 5-4 in 10
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Mark Canha had reason to celebrate.
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.
Bumgarner HRs and Ks 14 in 3-hitter, Giants beat Nats 5-0
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — On the day the Giants honored Hall of Fame pitcher Juan Marichal, left-hander Madison Bumgarner gave San Francisco a performance worthy of the high-kicking Dominican.
Machado HR in 13th gives Orioles 8-6 win over Athletics
Manny Machado hit a two-run homer in the 13th inning, and the Baltimore Orioles also got home runs from Adam Jones and Chris Davis in an 8-6 victory over the Oakland Athletics on Friday night.
Bonds has 'weight lifted off my shoulders'
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Legally cleared at last, Barry Bonds is unconcerned with everybody else's thoughts on his career or credentials: He's a Hall of Famer.
Gray misses start with sore back, A's lose 4-2 to Jays
TORONTO (AP) — Sonny Gray's sore back forced the Oakland A's to juggle their rotation, and cost them a chance to send their staff ace against the hottest team in baseball.
Blue Jays win 9th straight, beat Athletics 4-2
TORONTO -- Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Drew Hutchison reached a place he hadn't been in almost three months: the eighth inning.
Bumgarner pitches 5-hitter, overpowers Astros as Giants win
Madison Bumgarner pitched a five-hitter with 12 strikeouts, Brandon Belt broke up a pitcher's duel with two solo homers, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Houston Astros 3-1 on Tuesday night.
Arrieta, Cubs beat Giants 2-0 for 4-game sweep
CHICAGO (AP) — Jake Arrieta has been pitching well for a while now.