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Scott Hatteberg

August 28, 2022

Former A's First Baseman Scott Hatteberg recalls his fond memories of the 2002 team on August 28, 2022.


MLB Unveils 2023 Schedule for A’s and Giants

August 24, 2022

When the universal designated hitter was adopted in 2022, that eliminated the last bastion of what made the National League the "senior circuit" to the American League.

Tradition be damned! Now the schedule is going to have every team in each league facing the other for the first time in history.

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New Quakes head coach Gonzalez has big plans for 2023 season

August 17, 2022

SAN JOSE — It's playoffs or bust in 2023 for the San Jose Earthquakes.

That was the message given by newly hired head coach Luchi Gonzalez, who was hired by the 'Quakes to take over the head coaching duties and bring back a winning culture to the South Bay.

Gonzalez was introduced by general man...


Warriors release 2022-23 season schedule

August 17, 2022

It seems it was only yesterday that the Warriors were parading down Market Street after winning their fourth NBA title in eight seasons.

Since then the Warriors have already lost some key members of that championship squad and replaced them through the NBA draft and free agency.

And now, the sch...


Giants extend streak to five games with Crawford walk-off home run

August 16, 2022

SAN FRANCISCO — As Yankees legend Yogi Berra famously said, "It ain't over till it's over!"

Brandon Crawford came through with his fourth career walk off home run in the ninth turning on a 93.1 mph fastball from Arizona closer Ian Kennedy as the Giants beat the DBacks 2-1.

"All wins are great ob...


The 2012 San Francisco Giants: A Reflection

August 14, 2022

SAN FRANCISCO — It was time for another celebration at Oracle Park this past weekend.

On a beautiful summer Saturday afternoon, the San Francisco Giants honored the 2012 World Series championship team in a ceremony before their game against the Pittsburgh Pirates to celebrate the 10th anniversary...


Steve Vucinich

August 7, 2022

Former Clubhouse Manager Steve Vucinich speaks before his induction into the A's Hall of Fame on August 7, 2022.


Giants immortalize Will Clark and his No. 22

July 30, 2022

SAN FRANCISCO — The 2022 season hasn't gone very well for the Orange and Black. After an amazing 107 win campaign in 2021, this year's squad is a .500 team and barely contending for the third wild card spot.

The team needed a spark and on a night when Will "The Thrill" Clark had his No. 22 officia...


David Quinn wants to bring winning culture back to San Jose

July 26, 2022

SAN JOSE — The San Jose Sharks have a new captain at the helm.

On Tuesday morning at a press conference on the concourse of the SAP Center, general manager Mike Grier introduced the 10th head coach in the franchise’s history in David Quinn.

Quinn, 55, most recently served as head coach for Team...


From DFA to All-Star: The Improbable Rise of Paul Blackburn

July 20, 2022

LOS ANGELES — How can you not be romantic about baseball?

It's fitting that the most memorable line from 'Moneyball,' a film about the Oakland Athletics, applies so perfectly to the team's All-Star representative this season.

Just last year, Paul Blackburn was designated for assignment and outri...