Category Archives: Top Headlines

Giants waste another Bumgarner gem to drop series with Reds
SAN FRANCISCO - For the third time this month, Madison Bumgarner turned in a start with one or less earned runs allowed. He’s got only one win to show for it, and it didn’t come on Wednesd...
Syndicated Author Jul 27, 2016

Rams release QB Nick Foles on eve of camp
LOS ANGELES (AP) The Los Angeles Rams released quarterback Nick Foles on Wednesday after failing to find a trade destination for the disgruntled veteran.The Rams announced the move one day before thei...
Syndicated Author Jul 27, 2016

Ramiro Peña scratched with (un)forgettable injury
SAN FRANCISCO - Ramiro Pea would like to forget the seventh inning last night, and thankfully he almost can. Pinch-hitter Ivan De Jesus sharply grounded a ball to Pea at third base that kicked off the...
Syndicated Author Jul 27, 2016

Cain disregards pressure to string together positive start
SAN FRANCISCO - Hours before Matt Cain even threw a pitch on Tuesday night, Bruce Bochy wouldn't address the right-hander's status in the rotation. A reporter asked the Giants manager how much scrutin...
Syndicated Author Jul 27, 2016

Durant marks his territory in first ‘home game’ at Oracle Arena
OAKLAND — With the glaring caveat that it was an exhibition game against a group of Chinese players that wouldn't cut it in the D-League, Kevin Durant's first action at Oracle Arena since signin...
Syndicated Author Jul 26, 2016

Cain leads offensive charge past Reds
SAN FRANCISCO - Matt Cain ran into a fastball for a three-run homer and Brandon Belt ended the game in left field. It was that kind of night for the Giants (59-41), who outslugged the Reds (39-61) in ...
Syndicated Author Jul 26, 2016

Team USA takes care of China 107-57 in Oakland
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Cheered all night long by his basketball-crazed new fan base, Kevin Durant knocked down a 3-pointer on the Americans’ first touch and slammed home a dunk the very next time ...
Syndicated Author Jul 26, 2016

How the Aroldis Chapman trade corners the Giants
SAN FRANCISCO - About 24 hours before the Cubs announced their acquisition of Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman, Bobby Evans' phone rang. A Yankees front office member spoke with the Giants general manag...
Syndicated Author Jul 26, 2016

Bumgarner changes agents for the second time this year
Though they have been extremely successful in the past decade, the Giants have dished out their fair share of overpaid contracts, both to veteran free agents and young homegrown stars. One player who ...
Syndicated Author Jul 26, 2016

Anquan Boldin finalizing one-year deal with Lions [report]
Wide receiver Anquan Boldin, who spent the last three seasons with the San Francisco 49ers, is finalizing a one-year deal with the Detroit Lions, according to a report.Former 49ers, Ravens and Cardina...
Syndicated Author Jul 26, 2016