Baseball

Jorge Soler #2 of the San Francisco Giants poses during photo day at Scottsdale Stadium on February...
Joseph Jarosz

Giants announce spring training opening-day lineup; Lee and Soler out

San Francisco Giants fans will have to wait a little longer to see two of the team’s offseason signings in spring training. Manager Bob Melvin announced the lineup for spring training’s opening day matchup against the Chicago Cubs, with Jorge Soler and Jung Hoo Lee listed as out. Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle […]
2 months ago
Logan Webb #62 of the San Francisco Giants delivers a first inning pitch against the Arizona Diamon...
Joseph Jarosz

Logan Webb is the lone Giants player to appear on MLB’s Top 100 list

Logan Webb, last year's National League Cy Young runner-up, is the only San Francisco Giants player to appear on MLB's Top 100 list.
2 months ago
Tony Clark, Executive Director of the MLBPA, looks on prior to Game One of the World Series between...
Joseph Jarosz

Report: MLB players’ union chief Tony Clark says A’s deal ‘needs to get done’

In an interview with the San Francisco Chronicle, MLBPA chief Tony Clark said a deal for a temporary home "needs to get done" as soon as possible.
2 months ago
A detailed view of the Rawlings baseball glove, Oakley sunglasses and cap belonging to Brent Rooker...
Joseph Jarosz

Why the lack of stadium renderings could impact the A’s move to Vegas

Casey Pratt joined Sactown Sports to recap all of the Oakland Athletics news that came out over the weekend.
2 months ago
Headshot of Chirs Caray, new Oakland A's broadcaster....
Joseph Jarosz

Oakland A’s add Harry Caray’s great grandson as broadcaster

Chris Caray, great-grandson of legendary Chicago Cubs broadcaster Harry Caray, has been named play-by-play announcer for its live-game coverage of the Oakland Athletics, NBC Sports announced Tuesday.
2 months ago
With the decision to move from Oakland to Las Vegas fans of the Oakland Athletics protest with sign...
Joseph Jarosz

Everything that’s been reported about the A’s relocation since Friday

Are the Athletics staying in Oakland past 2024? Will they play in Sacramento? Is the team scaping all plans and rebranding as a dance troupe?
2 months ago
Charlie Blackmon #19 of the Colorado Rockies beats the throw to first base against Pablo Sandoval #...
Field Level Media

Pablo Sandoval receives spring training invite from Giants

Pablo Sandoval, a long-time San Francisco Giants fan favorite, received a non-roster spring training invitation from the Giants, NBC Sports Bay Area reported Saturday, though he's a long shot to make the big-league club.
2 months ago
Sutter Health Park, home of the Sacramento River Cats....
Joseph Jarosz

Report: Sacramento is the ‘front-runner’ to temporarily house A’s

Major league baseball in Sacramento? It could happen, even if it's just for a few years, according to the latest news surrounding the A's.
2 months ago
Major League Baseball Commissioner Robert D. Manfred Jr. talks prior to Game Two of the Wild Card S...
Joseph Jarosz

Rob Manfred suggests A’s fans become Giants fans when team leaves

Well, baseball fans, Rob Manfred did it again. He said something that probably left a lot of Oakland Athletics fans speechless.
2 months ago
Manager Bob Melvin takes Blake Snell #4 of the San Diego Padres out of the game during the sixth in...
Field Level Media

San Francisco Giants among favorites for quartet of unsigned stars

The San Francisco Giants struck out in their big swings to land Shohei Ohtani and other marquee free agents during the main wave, but remain in play for the quartet of big names who remain unsigned.
2 months ago
Scott Alexander #54 of the San Francisco Giants pitches against the Colorado Rockies in the eighth ...
Joseph Jarosz

Oakland Athletics sign former Giants pitcher Scott Alexander

The Oakland Athletics are adding another arm to their pitching rotation, left-handed pitcher Scott Alexander.
2 months ago
Alex Cobb #38 of the San Francisco Giants pitches against the Cincinnati Reds as a almost full moon...
Joseph Jarosz

San Francisco Giants provide health update on pitcher Alex Cobb

The San Francisco Giants have provided a health update on pitcher Alex Cobb who underwent off-season hip surgery to "address his labrum and ongoing impingement issues."
2 months ago
Two baseball fans watch the Oakland A's play the Texas Rangers in front of a small crowd at RingCen...
Joseph Jarosz

Report: A’s to meet with city, county officials about extending Coliseum lease

According to a new report, the A's will meet with Oakland city officials and representatives of Alameda County to discuss extending their lease at the Coliseum.
2 months ago
Play-by-play announcer Jenny Cavnar prepares before a game between the Nevada W at The Pit on Janua...
Joseph Jarosz

Oakland A’s add the first female primary play-by-play voice in MLB history

NBC Sports announced Jenny Cavnar as the primary play-by-play announcer for the 2024 season. A 20-year media veteran, she becomes the first female primary play-by-play voice in Major League Baseball history.
2 months ago
A general view of the stadium during the sixth inning of the Spring Training game between the San F...
Joseph Jarosz

MLB Spring Training 2024: Important dates to know for Giants, A’s

With the Super Bowl in our rearview mirror, that means we're only days away from pitchers, catchers and players reporting for Spring Training.
2 months ago
Oakland Athletics fans fill RingCentral Coliseum during a reverse boycott game against the Tampa Ba...
Joseph Jarosz

Las Vegas mayor says Oakland Athletics move to Sin City ‘doesn’t make sense’

In an interview conducted by Front Office Sports Today, Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn G. Goodman explains why the Oakland Athletics plan to relocate doesn't make sense.
3 months ago
Ross Stripling #48 of the San Francisco Giants throws against the Colorado Rockies in the sixth inn...
Joseph Jarosz

San Francisco Giants trade pitcher Ross Stripling to A’s

On Friday, the Oakland A's announced they've acquired Ross Stripling and cash considerations from the San Francisco Giants for minor league outfielder Jonah Cox.
3 months ago
The Sacramento River cats want to help with your Valentine's Day....
Joseph Jarosz

Send River Cats mascot Dinger to deliver your Valentine’s Day gift

The Sacramento River Cats want to help you shop for the baseball lover in your life this Valentine's Day and Dinger is ready to be Cupid.
3 months ago
A general view of the outside of the stadium prior to the start of the home opener between the Balt...
Sactown Sports Staff

Source: If A’s don’t find a home, they could disband until Las Vegas

The Oakland A's are in the midst of finding a temporary home until they move to Las Vegas. But what happens if they can't find a home?
3 months ago
Brandon Crawford #35 of the San Francisco Giants waves to his fans after his final baseball game ag...
Joseph Jarosz

Reunion between Brandon Crawford, Giants ‘out of the question’

If Giants fans were holding out hope of a reunion between the team and free agent Brandon Crawford, they should stop holding their breath.
3 months ago
Joc Pederson at bat against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the ninth inning at Dodger Stadium....
Arizona Sports

Diamondbacks signing free agent OF Joc Pederson away from Giants

The Arizona Diamondbacks are signing free agent outfielder Joc Pederson on Thursday, per Arizona Sports’ John Gambadoro.
3 months ago
Evan Longoria #3 of the Arizona Diamondbacks scores against the San Francisco Giants in the top of ...
Arizona Sports

Evan Longoria says he’d love to play again for ‘right opportunity’

Evan Longoria says his playing days may not be done after he told MLB Network last week he’d love to keep going in the right situation.
3 months ago
Logo for the Yolo High Wheelers, the latest team to join the Pioneer League....
Joseph Jarosz

Yolo High Wheelers are the latest team to join the Pioneer League

The Pioneer League has announced the inclusion of the Yolo High Wheelers in its West Coast expansion. Late last year, the league announced its presence in the Bay Area with the Oakland Ballers.
3 months ago
Sutter Health Park, home of the Sacramento River Cats....
Joseph Jarosz

Carmichael Dave: Why I can’t support the A’s playing in Sacramento

Carmichael Dave explains, with emotional detail, why he can't support the Oakland A's temporarily in Sacramento.
3 months ago