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BREAKING NEWS

EXTENDED -- Weather Authority Alert Day issued for July 9th and Thursday, July 10th

ALEX WOOD


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Opening day is here: Juan Soto debuts, Paul Skenes vs Sandy Alcántara, and more

Read full article: Opening day is here: Juan Soto debuts, Paul Skenes vs Sandy Alcántara, and more

Juan Soto, Blake Snell and Clay Holmes debut for new teams.

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Shea Langeliers hits 3 home runs, leads Athletics over Rangers 4-3

Read full article: Shea Langeliers hits 3 home runs, leads Athletics over Rangers 4-3

Shea Langeliers hit three home runs, including a two-run drive in the ninth inning that lifted the Oakland Athletics over the Texas Rangers 4-3.

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Oakland Athletics fans boycott home opener outside stadium in protest of Las Vegas move

Read full article: Oakland Athletics fans boycott home opener outside stadium in protest of Las Vegas move

Many fans at the Oakland Coliseum were still hanging out in the parking lot when Alex Wood delivered the first pitch of the season for the Athletics against the Cleveland Guardians.

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Athletics sign lefty Alex Wood, acquire righty Ross Stripling from Giants

Read full article: Athletics sign lefty Alex Wood, acquire righty Ross Stripling from Giants

Free agent left-hander Alex Wood has agreed to an $8.5 million, one-year contract with the Oakland Athletics, who also acquired right-hander Ross Stripling and cash from the San Francisco Giants.

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LEADING OFF: Trade deadline, Soto sweepstakes, deGrom return

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The Juan Soto sweepstakes come down to the wire, with baseball’s trade deadline fast approaching at 6 p.m. EDT.

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LEADING OFF: Ohtani's strikeout streak, Giants' losing skid

Read full article: LEADING OFF: Ohtani's strikeout streak, Giants' losing skid

Los Angeles Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani has struck out at least 10 batters in five straight starts going into this outing at home against Texas.

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Gonsolin goes to 11-0, Dodgers get 4 HRs to beat Cubs 5-3

Read full article: Gonsolin goes to 11-0, Dodgers get 4 HRs to beat Cubs 5-3

Tony Gonsolin pitched seven strong innings for his 11th victory in the Los Angeles Dodgers' 5-3 win over the Chicago Cubs.

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LEADING OFF: MLB investigates Anderson-Donaldson incident

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Chicago White Sox star Tim Anderson has accused Yankees slugger Josh Donaldson of making a racist remark during Saturday’s game and Major League Baseball is looking into the incident.

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Pujols pitches 9th, Cardinals romp to 15-6 win over Giants

Read full article: Pujols pitches 9th, Cardinals romp to 15-6 win over Giants

Adam Wainwright and Yadier Molina set a major league record for wins by a starting battery as the St. Louis Cardinals routed the San Francisco Giants 15-6 in a game that ended with longtime slugger Albert Pujols on the mound.

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Betts, Freeman power Dodgers past Giants again, 9-1

Read full article: Betts, Freeman power Dodgers past Giants again, 9-1

Mookie Betts and Max Muncy homered, Freddie Freeman added a two-run triple and the Los Angeles Dodgers swept a short series from the San Francisco Giants with a 9-1 victory.

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Dodgers top Rodón, Giants 3-1 in rivalry series opener

Read full article: Dodgers top Rodón, Giants 3-1 in rivalry series opener

The Los Angeles Dodgers have opened their annual rivalry series against the San Francisco Giants with a 3-1 victory.

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Nats angered by Kapler's late aggression in Giants' 7-1 win

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Austin Slater smacked a three-run homer as part of a seven-run second inning against struggling Washington starter Patrick Corbin, and the San Francisco Giants cruised past the Nationals 7-1.

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Carrasco solid, Lindor homers, Mets take 3 of 4 from Giants

Read full article: Carrasco solid, Lindor homers, Mets take 3 of 4 from Giants

Carlos Carrasco pitched into the eighth inning for the first time in almost three years, leading the New York Mets over the San Francisco Giants 6-2.

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Estrada, Wood power Giants to 8-1 win, sweep of Guardians

Read full article: Estrada, Wood power Giants to 8-1 win, sweep of Guardians

Thairo Estrada drove in four runs, Alex Wood continued San Francisco’s superb starting pitching and the Giants completed a three-game sweep with an 8-1 win over the Cleveland Guardians in football-like weather.

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Twin win: Rogers gets save, brother loss as Pads top Giants

Read full article: Twin win: Rogers gets save, brother loss as Pads top Giants

Manny Machado’s RBI groundout in the seventh inning put San Diego ahead, Austin Nola hit his first home run of the season and the Padres beat the San Francisco Giants 4-2.

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Teams spend $1.4B in 1 day, then MLB locks out players

Read full article: Teams spend $1.4B in 1 day, then MLB locks out players

Major League Baseball teams committed to an unprecedented $1.4 billion in salaries Wednesday, hours before the league locked out players following the 11:59 p.m. expiration of the sport's collective bargaining agreement.

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Dodgers offer QOs to Seager, Taylor but not Kershaw

Read full article: Dodgers offer QOs to Seager, Taylor but not Kershaw

The Los Angeles Dodgers have extended qualifying offers to free agent All-Stars Corey Seager and Chris Taylor, but not Clayton Kershaw.

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Giants' special season comes to abrupt end against Dodgers

Read full article: Giants' special season comes to abrupt end against Dodgers

Only the San Francisco Giants themselves envisioned a season with success quite like this.

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Blowin' in the wind: Giants edge Dodgers 1-0 on Longoria HR

Read full article: Blowin' in the wind: Giants edge Dodgers 1-0 on Longoria HR

Evan Longoria homered off Max Scherzer in the fifth inning and the San Francisco Giants edged the Los Angeles Dodgers 1-0 on a blustery night to take a 2-1 lead in their NL Division Series.

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LEADING OFF: Astros face renewed sign-stealing charge

Read full article: LEADING OFF: Astros face renewed sign-stealing charge

The Astros are facing renewed suspicions over sign stealing two years after being punished by the league for a scandal during their 2017 World Series run.

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LEADING OFF: Red Sox try to close out Rays on Marathon Day

Read full article: LEADING OFF: Red Sox try to close out Rays on Marathon Day

Boston fans hope to enjoy plenty of runners -- and runs -- on a big sports Monday in town.

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In Wood they trust: Giants turn to ex-Dodger in NLDS Game 3

Read full article: In Wood they trust: Giants turn to ex-Dodger in NLDS Game 3

Alex Wood is coming home to start Game 3 of the NL Division Series at Dodger Stadium.

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Urías hits, pitches Dodgers past Giants to even NLDS series

Read full article: Urías hits, pitches Dodgers past Giants to even NLDS series

Julio Urías shut down San Francisco and contributed an RBI single for his cause, Cody Bellinger and AJ Pollock delivered two-run doubles to blow it open in the sixth, and the Los Angeles Dodgers pounded the Giants 9-2 to even their NL Division Series at one game apiece.

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Logan Webb to start NLDS Game 1 for division champion Giants

Read full article: Logan Webb to start NLDS Game 1 for division champion Giants

Logan Webb will start for the San Francisco Giants in Game 1 of their NL Division Series on Friday night against the Cardinals or Dodgers.

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Pinch-hitter pitcher Gausman sac fly in 11th, SF tops Braves

Read full article: Pinch-hitter pitcher Gausman sac fly in 11th, SF tops Braves

Pinch-hitting pitcher Kevin Gausman lofted a full-count, bases-loaded sacrifice fly in the 11th inning and the San Francisco Giants edged the Atlanta Braves 6-5 to increase their NL West lead.

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Buster Posey's 18th homer helps Giants to ninth straight win

Read full article: Buster Posey's 18th homer helps Giants to ninth straight win

Buster Posey homered in the first inning and scored the go-ahead run on an error in the third, and the San Francisco Giants beat the San Diego Padres 6-1 for their ninth straight victory a day after becoming the first team in the big leagues to clinch a playoff berth.

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Dodgers beat Giants 6-1, move into tie for first in NL West

Read full article: Dodgers beat Giants 6-1, move into tie for first in NL West

Trea Turner and Corey Seager homered, Julio Urías won his seventh straight decision, and the Los Angeles Dodgers moved into a tie for first place with San Francisco atop the NL West Division with a 6-1 victory over the Giants.

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Brewers knock Giants from top spot in NL, win fourth in row

Read full article: Brewers knock Giants from top spot in NL, win fourth in row

Jace Peterson hit a go-ahead single in the seventh, Lorenzo Cain homered for a second straight game and the Milwaukee Brewers knocked the San Francisco Giants out of the top spot in the National League for the first time in more than three months.

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LEADING OFF: Báez, Lindor set to hear from frustrated fans

Read full article: LEADING OFF: Báez, Lindor set to hear from frustrated fans

Mets fans get their say after it was revealed stars Francisco Lindor and Javier Báez were among the New York players making derogatory hand gestures at Citi Field crowds.

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Giants' Cueto out with cold, Wood tests positive for virus

Read full article: Giants' Cueto out with cold, Wood tests positive for virus

Right-hander Johnny Cueto was scratched from his scheduled start for San Francisco against Milwaukee because of cold and flu-like symptoms, while fellow Giants starter Alex Wood tested positive for COVID-19 and is experiencing symptoms.

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Harrison, Marte lead Oakland offense, A's top Giants 4-1

Read full article: Harrison, Marte lead Oakland offense, A's top Giants 4-1

Josh Harrison hit a two-run single, Starling Marte added an RBI double, and the Oakland Athletics beat the San Francisco Giants 4-1 on Friday night.

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Mets respond to Cohen tweet with 12-inning win over Giants

Read full article: Mets respond to Cohen tweet with 12-inning win over Giants

Kevin Pillar hit a three-run home run in the 12th inning, lifting the New York Mets over the San Francisco Giants 6-2 hours after the team’s owner called out its hitters for a lack of production.

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Altuve hits grand slam on 2-homer night, Astros beat Giants

Read full article: Altuve hits grand slam on 2-homer night, Astros beat Giants

José Altuve hit a grand slam in the sixth one inning after putting Houston ahead on a solo homer, and the AL-leading Houston Astros held off the San Francisco Giants 9-6 in a matchup of baseball’s top two teams.

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Flores' homer off Jansen in 9th rallies Giants past Dodgers

Read full article: Flores' homer off Jansen in 9th rallies Giants past Dodgers

Wilmer Flores hit a go-ahead, two-run homer off closer Kenley Jansen in the ninth inning and the San Francisco Giants rallied past the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-2.

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Smith's pinch 3-run HR in 9th rallies Dodgers past Giants

Read full article: Smith's pinch 3-run HR in 9th rallies Dodgers past Giants

Pinch-hitter Will Smith connected for a three-run homer in the bottom of the ninth inning, and the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied from five runs down to defeat the San Francisco Giants 8-6 in the second game of a pivotal series between NL West rivals.

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LEADING OFF: Giants vs Dodgers, Nola and Means back on mound

Read full article: LEADING OFF: Giants vs Dodgers, Nola and Means back on mound

Buster Posey and the surprising Giants continue their pivotal four-game series against the rival Dodgers in Los Angeles.

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Posey comes through in return as Giants defeat Dodgers 7-2

Read full article: Posey comes through in return as Giants defeat Dodgers 7-2

Buster Posey and Wilmer Flores hit back-to-back homers in the first inning, Thairo Estrada had a key double in the seventh and the San Francisco Giants defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 7-2 in the opener of a pivotal four-game series between the NL West rivals.

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Crawford, Giants send Diamondbacks to 20th road loss in row

Read full article: Crawford, Giants send Diamondbacks to 20th road loss in row

Brandon Crawford homered and drove in three runs as the San Francisco Giants sent the Arizona Diamondbacks to their 20th straight road loss with a 5-2 victory.

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LEADING OFF: Double NY twinbill, Giants-Dodgers, Ohtani up

Read full article: LEADING OFF: Double NY twinbill, Giants-Dodgers, Ohtani up

Both the Yankees and Mets are set to host doubleheaders in New York on Thursday after their games were postponed by lousy weather Wednesday night.

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Debate night: La Russa says Mercedes 'clueless' to swing 3-0

Read full article: Debate night: La Russa says Mercedes 'clueless' to swing 3-0

White Sox manager Tony La Russa says Yermín Mercedes made a “big mistake” when he crushed a 3-0 pitch from infielder Willians Astudillo for a solo homer in the ninth inning of Monday night’s 16-4 victory over the Minnesota Twins.

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Now in Chisox 'pen, Kopech makes debut after 2020 opt-out

Read full article: Now in Chisox 'pen, Kopech makes debut after 2020 opt-out

TWINS 1, ORIOLES 0 (7 INNINGS)Minnesota ace Kenta Maeda allowed one hit in three innings, striking out four in his second start. Baltimore's Dean Kremer fared better in his second start, allowing a hit and a walk in three scoreless innings. Deivi García pitched three shutout innings in his second start for the Yankees. Nick Pivetta made his second start for Boston, allowing a run on three hits with three strikeouts in three innings. Alex Wood worked two innings in the start for San Francisco and gave up a home run to Omar Narvaez.

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World Series notes: Wood's role in LA, Adames hugging Mookie

Read full article: World Series notes: Wood's role in LA, Adames hugging Mookie

(AP Photo/Eric Gay)ARLINGTON, Texas – Alex Wood has experience starting in the World Series for the Dodgers. The lefty was the sixth of seven Dodgers pitchers in a planned bullpen game, a 6-4 loss Wednesday night that evened the World Series at a game each. He threw the final two innings of Game 7 won by Houston, then made three relief appearances in the 2018 World Series soon before getting traded. “I came here for one reason and one reason only, and that was to win a World Series. MEETING MOOKIETampa Bay shortstop Willy Adames and Dodgers right fielder Mookie Betts hugged when they met at second base during the World Series opener.

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The Latest: Lowe hits 2 homers, Rays even World Series

Read full article: The Latest: Lowe hits 2 homers, Rays even World Series

Tampa Bay is looking to even the Fall Classic after Los Angeles won 8-3 in the opener. ___7:26 p.m.Brandon Lowe hit a home run in the first inning to give the Tampa Bay Rays a 1-0 lead, the first time they have been ahead in this World Series. The Los Angeles Dodgers try to take a 2-0 World Series lead against the Tampa Bay Rays. The Los Angeles Dodgers have certainly settled into the new ballpark deep in the heart of Texas. Game 2 of the World Series will be the Dodgers’ 15th game at the $1.2 billion Globe Life Field.

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Betts ties MLB mark with 3 of Dodgers' 6 HRs in rout of Pads

Read full article: Betts ties MLB mark with 3 of Dodgers' 6 HRs in rout of Pads

With a chance to tie the big league mark of four home runs in one game, Betts reached on an infield single in the seventh. Betts was hit by a pitch and scored on Corey Seager's two-run shot to right on an 0-2 pitch from Chris Paddack (2-2). Betts connected on a two-run shot to left field with two outs in the second for a 5-2 lead. Austin Barnes and Betts went deep back-to-back in the fourth, extending the Dodgers' lead to 9-2. Barnes' two-run shot landed in the left-field pavilion and Betts followed with a solo shot to the same area.

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