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Blowout win sends D-backs over Giants in NL wild-card race
James McCann hit a two-run homer in a six-run sixth inning, Zac Gallen threw six strong innings and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat San Francisco 8-1 in Phoenix on Monday to leapfrog the Giants in the National League wild-card race.,McCann homered for the second straight game and Ildemaro Vargas had a...
Why the Bengals Should Trade for Jameis Winston After Joe Burrow’s Injury
With Joe Burrow sidelined for three months, the Bengals must act fast. Here’s why Jameis Winston is the best trade target to keep playoff hopes alive....
Giants call up top prospect Bryce Eldridge, 20, to make debut
Bryce Eldridge will help the San Francisco Giants with their unexpected playoff push after the big-league club called him up from Triple-A Sacramento on Monday.,Eldridge, 20, is a left-handed-hitting first baseman and will slide into the spot vacated by Dominic Smith, who is out with a hamstring inj...
Giants' Brian Daboll on late breakdowns: 'Collectively, we've got to be better'
The New York Giants let a three-point lead slip away in the final seconds Sunday, falling 40-37 in overtime to the Dallas Cowboys.,On Monday, Giants head coach Brian Daboll focused on the sequence that allowed Dallas to tie the game while also emphasizing there were several missed chances to close o...
Report: Giants to call up top prospect with wild card on line
In the unexpected thick of a wild-card race, the San Francisco Giants are calling up top prospect Bryce Eldridge, multiple outlets reported Monday.,Eldridge, 20, is a left-handed-hitting first baseman and will slide into the spot vacated by Dominic Smith, who is out with a hamstring injury.,In 102 g...
Wild-card contending Giants, D-backs open crucial set
The reeling New York Mets' struggles have breathed life into the National League wild-card race, and contenders San Francisco and Arizona will try to take advantage when they meet in a three-game series beginning Monday in Phoenix.,The Giants (75-74) sit 1 1/2 games behind the Mets (77-73) for the t...
Michael Conforto excels as Dodgers pound Giants
Michael Conforto contributed a two-RBI, pinch-hit single to a four-run fifth inning, Tyler Glasnow pitched effectively into the seventh and the Los Angeles Dodgers secured a second consecutive road win over the San Francisco Giants with a 10-2 thumping Sunday afternoon.,Teoscar Hernandez collected f...
Brandon Aubrey, Cowboys stun Giants in OT after back-and-forth affair
Brandon Aubrey hit the game-winning field goal as time expired in overtime to give the Dallas Cowboys a dramatic 40-37 win over the New York Giants on Sunday in Arlington, Texas.,Aubrey also sent the game into overtime by converting a 64-yard field goal as the clock hit zeroes, extending a wild game...
Behind Robbie Ray, Giants chase series win vs. Dodgers
Robbie Ray will attempt to match former San Francisco Giants greats Madison Bumgarner, Tim Lincecum and Barry Zito in a career achievement Sunday afternoon when he takes the mound against the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers.,The California rivals have split the first two meetings of a three-game set th...
Shohei Ohtani's 49th HR highlights Dodgers' hit parade in rout of Giants
Shohei Ohtani launched his 49th home run of the season, Teoscar Hernandez and Ben Rortvedt contributed two-RBI doubles in a six-run fifth inning and a classic pitching matchup of Clayton Kershaw against Logan Webb turned into a slugfest as the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers outlasted the San Francisco...
Giants continue fight for wild-card berth against Dodgers
The San Francisco Giants will have a chance to move into a playoff spot when they host the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday in the middle game of a three-game series. ,The Giants (75-72) moved a half game out of a National League wild-card spot in dramatic fashion Friday when Patrick Bailey hit a gam...
Patrick Bailey belts walk-off slam in 10th to lift Giants past Dodgers
Patrick Bailey hit a game-ending grand slam in the bottom of the 10th inning and the San Francisco Giants moved a half game out of a National League wild-card spot with a 5-1 victory over the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers.,The Giants (75-72) pulled off the victory despite making 23 consecutive outs b...
Dodgers rediscover winning form heading into series with rival Giants
The Los Angeles Dodgers appear to have regained their edge as they try to solidify their hold on first place Friday when they hit the road to face the San Francisco Giants for a three-game series.,The heated rivals each have 16 games remaining in the regular season, which includes seven against each...
Former Jet Xavier Gipson getting fresh start with Giants
One day after being cut by the New York Jets, wide receiver/return specialist Xavier Gipson can play in the same home stadium as he was claimed off waivers by the New York Giants on Thursday.,In a corresponding move, the Giants placed linebacker Micah McFadden on injured reserve after he hurt his ri...
Report: Former Jet Xavier Gipson getting fresh start with Giants
One day after being cut by the New York Jets, Xavier Gipson can play in the same home stadium as he was claimed off waivers by the New York Giants on Thursday, NFL Network reported.,Gipson fumbled a kickoff return on Sunday that helped the visiting Pittsburgh Steelers defeat the Jets 34-32 at MetLif...
New York Giants Receiver Malik Nabers Says He Has Natural Bitch Face
Giants WR Malik Nabers laughed off his Week 1 sideline outburst, saying he just has a “natural bitch face.” Here’s what he said after the loss to Washington and what it means for New York....
Russell Wilson on fighting for Giants’ QB job: ‘Embrace challenge’
The Russell Wilson era got off to a rocky start in Week 1 for New York, as the Giants lost to the Washington Commanders 21-6, with Wilson and the Giants' offense struggling noticeably.,Wilson completed 17 of 37 passes for a paltry 168 yards and nearly lost a fumble. The Giants were also outgained 43...
Eduardo Rodriguez in control as Diamondbacks down Giants
Eduardo Rodriguez threw 6 1/3 scoreless innings of two-hit ball for the Arizona Diamondbacks, who avoided a sweep by beating the host San Francisco Giants 5-3 on Wednesday.,Rodriguez (8-8) continued his excellent pitching from over the past couple of weeks by winning his third straight start. The le...
Giants, Cowboys scramble to regroup at risk of 0-2 division hole
Going home gives the Cowboys a chance to start over as the New York Giants head to Dallas for a pairing of NFC East rivals attempting to stay out of an early hole in the division standings. ,The Cowboys lost at Philadelphia (24-20) and the Giants were blasted by the Washington Commanders (21-6) in W...
Giants ride power surge into series finale vs. D-backs
The hot-hitting San Francisco Giants hope to complete their most powerful three-game home series of the season when they seek to sweep the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday afternoon.,With Patrick Bailey's two homers leading the way, the Giants (74-71) have taken Diamondbacks pitching deep seven tim...