How the SF Giants could win
The Shohei Sweepstakes™ head this week to Music City, where the decision — or indecision — of the sport’s preeminent but enigmatic star on his free-agent destination will define the …
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Blue Jays GM Atkins sidesteps Ohtani question, commits to Bichette as shortstop
Toronto Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins had barely settled into his seat for a media availability at a downtown restaurant when a Shohei Ohtani question was volleyed his way. …
John Fisher says he won’t sell the Oakland Athletics
Oakland A’s owner John Fisher felt the need to clarify something about the future of the franchise on Monday. He has no plans to sell the team. Fisher made the …
Free-agent pitcher Aaron Nola returns to Phillies, signing 7-year deal
Aaron Nola is staying in Philadelphia, after all. The right-hander signed a seven-year contract to remain with the Phillies after testing the free-agent market, the team said Sunday. ESPN and …
How PWHL Ottawa was built from scratch in less than 80 days
When players came to the rink in Ottawa for the second day of Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) training camp on Thursday, they got to spend much of the day …
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao responds to MLB approving A’s relocation
Major League Baseball’s team owners voted Thursday morning to approve the A’s move from Oakland to Las Vegas, with a proposed stadium expected to be built for the 2028 season. …
Fans talk to MLB owners, John Fisher
OAKLAND — Leaders of an Oakland A’s fan group were back in the Bay Area on Wednesday after a whirlwind trip to Texas that resulted in a chance meeting with …
SF Giants beat writer reveals Cy Young ballot, where Logan Webb placed
In this year’s National League Cy Young race, beauty was in the eye of the beholder. A voter’s ballot would reveal their values. Should the award reward run-prevention above all …
Olympic sports bodies eager to speak with IOC after cricket, others added to 2028 program
Olympic sports bodies want urgent talks with the International Olympic Committee about the risk of cuts in their revenue shares and medal events at the 2028 Los Angeles Games because …
Burrell, Williams among Melvin’s first coaching hires
San Francisco Giants fans will recognize at least a couple of the initial names on new manager Bob Melvin’s coaching staff, the first additions of which were finalized Friday evening. …