5 Things: Harper-Strickland Brawl Dominates MLB News Cycle
A lot happened in MLB last week, but nothing earned more media attention than the on-field scrap between the Giants and Nationals at AT&T Park on Memorial Day.
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A lot happened in MLB last week, but nothing earned more media attention than the on-field scrap between the Giants and Nationals at AT&T Park on Memorial Day.
Seth Everett of NBC Sports joined Doug and Grant in hour three and spoke about why the Giants are finished, how good Bryce Harper is even with a bad attitude and how good the Astros are.
This season isn't looking too good for the San Francisco Giants, but they did disrupt Davis' perfect season.
The San Francisco Giants went two years between successful ninth-inning comebacks, which seems like a long time for a team that has had so much success in October. Last week, they finally pulled it off.
Listen as NBC Sports MLB Reporter Seth Everett joined the show and spoke about the struggles of the Giants early on in the season, how much the Astros and Yankees have been playing and why Noah Syndergaard blocked him on Twitter. All that and more ...
The Team of the 2010s in Major League Baseball certainly has been the San Francisco Giants with their three World Series titles. But things aren't looking good in S.F. this spring, despite wins against its biggest rival.
Former MLB player and current MLB Radio Network analyst Steve Sax joined Doug and Grant to break down the first few days around the league. Everything from how he thinks the Astros will fair to the Giants bullpen issues continuing.
The Astros took a step back last season after a playoffs run in 2015, they hope to get back with some help from their young third baseman.
The contending Houston Astros beat the Oakland Athletics 6-5 on Wednesday to complete a sweep.
George Springer hit a go-ahead single in the top of the 10th inning, and the Houston Astros beat the Oakland Athletics 2-1 on Tuesday night.
Marwin Gonzalez hit a tiebreaking, two-run single off Ryan Madson in the 9th inning to help the Astros came from behind for the win.
Evan Gattis hit an RBI single to cap a three-run rally in the eighth inning keyed by a wild pitch on a strikeout, leading the Houston Astros over Oakland 4-3 Wednesday.
Jose Altuve homered, Joe Musgrove and three relievers combined on a four-hitter and the Houston Astros beat the Oakland Athletics 6-0 on Monday night.
The 2016 Non-Waiver Trade Deadline passed and it was an eventful one with big name players being shipped all over Major League Baseball.
The week leading up to the Major League Baseball non-waivers trade deadline was as wild as any other week of the season, but every moment seems more magnified as the 2016 regular season enters its final third. There was no shortage of amazing baseball last week, starting with big comebacks and a fun triple play.
Doug Fister pitched seven innings and Jose Altuve continued his torrid hitting as the Houston Astros defeated the Athletics 7-0 on Wednesday.
Yonder Alonso drove in three runs with a pair of two-out hits to back Kendall Graveman's fifth consecutive win, and the Oakland Athletics beat the Houston Astros 7-4 on Monday night.
For all the noise about the Chicago Cubs this season, it's now the San Francisco Giants with the best record in baseball. Of course, that doesn't mean anything come October, as the Giants well know: Each of their last three World Series titles have come when they did not have the best record in the National League.
Jake Marisnick scored the winning run on an errant throw in the 10th inning as the Houston Astros rallied for a 2-1 victory over the Oakland Athletics on Sunday.
Yonder Alonso doubled and drove in two runs and Rich Hill tied a season-high with 10 strikeouts in six solid innings to give the Oakland Athletics a 3-1 victory over the Houston Astros on Thursday night.
Every week of MLB action has special moments, and some are historic. Teams win, and teams lose—and baseball fans all over the country watch with fascination and horror at what unfolds on the big diamond. Last week, for example, Cleveland couldn't lose, and Tampa Bay couldn't win. A player named Springer had a huge inning to get summer rolling, and the New York Yankees kind of remembered they're the New York Yankees.
If you ask most baseball fans, they'll tell you they like big home runs and lots of runs scored. Well, last week, that's exactly what the fans got from MLB. Washington's Bryce Harper hit a big home run without even wearing batting gloves, while Boston's Mookie Betts really swung for all the fences in Baltimore. As for runs scored, a game in San Diego against Seattle ended up with a football score as the Mariners overcame a 10-run deficit in the sixth inning to win, 16-13.
The Houston Astros beat the Oakland Athletics 5-2 Sunday for a three-game sweep.
The young shortstop is getting buzz as a possible MVP candidate following last year's sparkling debut.
Your travel guide to visiting any of the MLB teams in the Florida Grapefruit League for this year's spring training
Detectives say they believe a stabbing that left one person dead in Modesto Saturday night is an isolated incident.
One person has died and several people were stabbed at Lake Berryessa on Saturday, authorities say.
An investigation is underway after an unresponsive woman was found after apparently being assaulted in downtown Sacramento early Saturday evening.
The pier constructed by the U.S. military was only operational for about a week before it was blown apart in rough seas last month. Repairs were completed Friday.
The owner of the nugget says it was discovered in the Yolo River in 1849 during the California Gold Rush.
Smiley Martin’s attorney confirmed his client was the inmate who died at Sacramento County Jail early Saturday morning.
The Sacramento Pride Festival kicks off on Saturday along Capitol Mall. This year's event will bring live music, drag shows, bingo, painting and a lot more.
A big disturbance at downtown Sacramento's DOCO area Friday night led to a group of juveniles being cited and several adults getting arrested, police say.
A 3-year-old the CHP said was abducted in Nevada County on Friday was found uninjured in a steep river canyon, the sheriff's office said.
Detectives say they believe a stabbing that left one person dead in Modesto Saturday night is an isolated incident.
Sacramento police believe Isabel Gallego is the victim of human trafficking and are now looking for someone in connection with her disappearance.
Sacramento leaders are celebrating the city's latest point-in-time count that shows a dramatic drop in the number of people living on the streets. However, some advocacy groups say the numbers are hard to believe.
The suspect in the deadly beating of a bail bonds employee in Downtown Sacramento was arraigned in court on Wednesday.
The Sacramento Police Department identified the man killed after an assault on I Street downtown as 56-year-old Kevin Brace, a long-time employee of Greg Padilla Bail Bonds.
Sacramento Mayor Pro Tem and District 3 Councilwoman Karina Talamantes is speaking out on the encroachment issue in south Natomas that CBS13 uncovered two weeks ago.
One person has died and several people were stabbed at Lake Berryessa on Saturday, authorities say.
Sonoma County and much of the North Bay were jolted by a moderate earthquake early Saturday afternoon.
A new statewide program to crack down on organized retail theft in California appears to be working.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued a fierce response Wednesday in the wake of U.S. Senate Republicans blocking legislation protecting access to contraception nationwide.
As insurance companies drop more California homeowners over the state's fire risk, some are predicting the next crisis is a drop in home values.
Heliot Ramos drove in all the runs for San Francisco in a 3-1 victory over the Texas Rangers on Saturday.
Kevin Gausman pitched the first shutout of his 12-year career and the Blue Jays beat the Athletics 7-0 on Saturday.
Despite there not being a Triple Crown on the line, it marked a historic Belmont because the race was run at Saratoga for the first time in the venue's 161-year history.
More than 400 cricket leagues have opened in America, with over 200,000 players and counting, according to USA Cricket.
The U.S. women, who have won every gold medal in women's basketball since the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, expect to field a star-packed team.
The pier constructed by the U.S. military was only operational for about a week before it was blown apart in rough seas last month. Repairs were completed Friday.
The state visit began with a ceremony at the Arc de Triomphe, including a wreath-laying at France's tomb of the unknown soldier, and a military parade along the Champs-Élysées leading to the Élysée Palace.
A new California law aimed at ending so-called "junk fees" on purchases could face changes after facing pushback from the state's bars and restaurants.
President Biden had a beautiful and historic backdrop for his speech in France to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day.
The judge presiding over David DePape's state trial in the hammer attack on Paul Pelosi during a 2022 home invasion on Thursday dismissed multiple charges including attempted murder, according to the court.
The strain is "very, very similar" to the JN.1 variant from earlier this year.
The FDA said "additional review" and court cases led it to roll back the ban.
Consumer Reports found concerning levels of lead in two popular brands of veggie puff snacks, while another brand fared better.
FDA advisers cited a variety of concerns with the trials submitted by Lykos Therapeutics as part of the application.
Halsey said she's "lucky to be alive" in an Instagram post featuring "The End," the first track off their next album.
Popular restaurant chain Rubio's Coastal Grill announced it was shuttering dozens of locations across the state, and now employees say they are having trouble cashing their final paychecks.
As insurance companies drop more California homeowners over the state's fire risk, some are predicting the next crisis is a drop in home values.
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The town of Loomis geared up for a major grand opening with Thursday marking the official opening of a new Costco.
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In response to a CBS News California Investigation, California lawmakers are demanding answers from Caltrans and considering legislation to fix Caltrans' damage claim process.
A CBS News California investigation finds Caltrans only approved 1 out of every 25 damage claims from potholes and debris in the first half of 2023.
Caltrans is denying more freeway damage claims, approving fewer than 10% over the last five and a half years. How many have they approved in your county and which highways are the worst?
CBS News California has identified a spike in the number of "sexually violent predators" who are being granted conditional release by the Department of State Hospitals amid an ongoing struggle to find housing for the men. The reporting prompted several proposed changes to state law, but, one by one, the bills are dying inside California's capitol.
They fought for fentanyl legislation, but it was killed before lawmakers even got to vote. Four grieving moms wanted to know why. They're uncovering the truth using a new AI tool designed to help everyday Californians hold lawmakers accountable. They discovered powerful lawmakers killed the popular fentanyl bill by *not* voting.
As insurance companies drop more California homeowners over the state's fire risk, some are predicting the next crisis is a drop in home values.
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A national scam involving panhandling is now reaching streets in Northern California.
The Corral Fire has prompted homeowners in a Tracy neighborhood to call on city leaders and developers to expand the number of entry and exit points to their neighborhood in case of emergency.
Some of the fire engines that are assigned to the Corral Fire in San Joaquin County traveled more than 100 miles.
Crews late Monday afternoon responded to another vegetation fire burning just northwest of the Corral Fire, which scorched more than 14,000 acres near Tracy over the weekend.
One home has been deemed a total loss in the Corral Fire and one neighbor said he and another neighbor, tried to save it.
Containment of the Corral Fire in San Joaquin County reached 100% on Thursday evening as all evacuation warnings expired Monday evening.
A celebration at Sacramento Charter High on Thursday as college-bound seniors announced their campus of choice and 95% were accepted into four-year schools.
A bank employee in Lodi has some big bragging rights. He's never missed a day of work in his 47 years on the job and now he's getting ready to retire.
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A Yuba City mom started a baseball team for kids with physical and intellectual disabilities after finding her 11-year-old son with Down Syndrome didn't have anywhere to play.
A Sacramento nonprofit is teaming up with a local credit union to give back so seniors can safely do basic tasks like bathing or exercising. Those lending a helping hand are also a group of seniors.
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A large fight left one person shot dead and several more people stabbed on Saturday.
Police say detectives believe the incident is isolated.
A big disturbance at downtown Sacramento's DOCO area Friday night led to a group of juveniles being cited and several adults getting arrested, police say.
Smiley Martin’s attorney confirmed his client was the inmate who died at Sacramento County Jail early Saturday morning.