A's Avoid Sweep By Thumping Tigers 12-4
Seth Smith homered, doubled and drove in four runs, and the Oakland Athletics avoided a three-game sweep by beating the Detroit Tigers 12-4 Thursday in a matchup of AL playoff contenders.
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Seth Smith homered, doubled and drove in four runs, and the Oakland Athletics avoided a three-game sweep by beating the Detroit Tigers 12-4 Thursday in a matchup of AL playoff contenders.
Oakland Athletics left-hander Brett Anderson will likely miss a start after straining his right oblique in Wednesday night's 6-2 loss to the Detroit Tigers.
Miguel Cabrera homered, Omar Infante drove in three runs and Justin Verlander pitched six scoreless innings to help the Detroit Tigers beat the Oakland Athletics 6-2 on Wednesday night.
Miguel Cabrera homered twice, including an eighth-inning grand slam, and the Detroit Tigers had no trouble overcoming an early injury to right-hander Max Scherzer in a 12-2 rout of the Oakland Athletics on Tuesday night.
The Oakland Athletics are in much better shape than the Detroit Tigers in regards to the postseason race, though that easily could change considering each team's schedule over the final two weeks.
Baseball fans are buzzing at the Oakland Coliseum over a prospect that most, back in April, thought was a highly unlikely scenario for the Athletics: true, the team has yet to clinch a spot in the playoffs, but the players were clearly on a roll and still had 16 regular season games to go.
Matt Wieters hit two solo home runs and Endy Chavez had four hits to help the Baltimore Orioles beat the A's 9-5 on Sunday.
Stephen Drew homered and made a pair of big defensive plays to back Jarrod Parker, and the Oakland Athletics beat the Baltimore Orioles 5-2 on Saturday night.
Yoenis Cespedes hit a two-run homer while playing with a sore right wrist, and the AL wild card-leading Oakland Athletics beat Baltimore 3-2 on Friday night to prevent the Orioles from moving into sole possession of first place in the AL East.
The Oakland Athletics' remarkable turnaround over the last three months has them atop the AL wild-card race, and the West leaders are well within reach.
Jered Weaver pitched two-hit ball over seven innings, Torii Hunter homered and added an RBI single in a six-run seventh, and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Oakland Athletics 6-0 on Thursday to avoid a four-game sweep.
A.J. Griffin threw eight scoreless innings, becoming the second Athletics pitcher in 85 years to start his major league career with six straight wins, and Yoenis Cespedes homered for Oakland in a 4-1 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday night.
Oakland Mayor Jean Quan on Wednesday led the latest in a series of rallies aimed at convincing her city's three sports team to stay in town.
Major League Baseball's 2013 preliminary schedule is out and includes several format changes caused by the shift of the Houston Astros to the American League. A National League franchise for its first 51 seasons, the Astros start AL play on April 2 when they host cross-state rival Texas.
Jerry Blevins got Howie Kendrick to ground into a game-ending double play with two runners on in the ninth inning, and the Oakland Athletics held off the Los Angeles Angels 6-5 Tuesday night for their fifth straight victory.
Oakland Athletics pitcher Brandon McCarthy was released from a Bay Area hospital on Tuesday, less than a week after getting hit in the head by a line drive and undergoing surgery.
The movement aimed at keeping all of Oakland's three major professional sports teams in town is now using raffles and other fundraisers more commonly associated with youth leagues to raise money for new stadiums.
Jarrod Parker pitched seven innings of three-hit ball, Brandon Moss and Cliff Pennington homered, and the Oakland Athletics snapped the Los Angeles Angels' six-game winning streak with a 3-1 victory Monday night.
Oakland Athletics pitcher Brandon McCarthy has walked a few steps and is making encouraging progress in his recovery from surgery after getting hit in the head by a line drive last week.
What a weekend. The Giants are in prime position to win the West, the A's are the greatest story in baseball, and the 49ers marched into Lambeau Field and sent a stern message that THEY are the team to beat in the NFC.
Oakland Mayor Jean Quan will tailgate with the Raider Nation and Ice Cube will perform at the team's season opener as part of 'Oakland Loves Its Sports Teams' Week, a calculated push to keep all three major sports teams in the city
The Oakland Athletics' only blemishes during their recent run have come at the hands of the Los Angeles Angels, who are making a push for the postseason with a hot stretch of their own.
Jonny Gomes hit a three-run home run, Tommy Milone worked six strong innings and the Oakland A's finished off a three-game sweep of the Seattle Mariners on Sunday.
George Kottaras hit a three-run homer in the fourth inning and the Oakland Athletics chased Felix Hernandez early in a 6-1 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Friday night.
Oakland Athletics pitcher Brandon McCarthy remained in a "life-threatening" situation in a Bay Area hospital two days after being hit in the head by a line drive.
Minnesota's Taj Bradley held the Giants to a run on three hits in six innings and the Twins knocked off San Francisco 3-2 on Tuesday night.
Data centers are moving into the spotlight across the Bay Area, as cities try to figure out what they need to know before approving projects.
California voters who rely on mail-in ballots could face a greater risk of having their votes rejected if they wait until Election Day to return them, according to a new study examining recent changes to U.S. Postal Service operations.
With AI at the tips of her freshly manicured fingertips, Valerie Chapman is on a mission to course correct a societal construct as society steps into the future.
Suisun City has reopened all public access to City Hall after a cybersecurity incident last month forced city officials to close in-person services.
Data centers are moving into the spotlight across the Bay Area, as cities try to figure out what they need to know before approving projects.
California voters who rely on mail-in ballots could face a greater risk of having their votes rejected if they wait until Election Day to return them, according to a new study examining recent changes to U.S. Postal Service operations.
With AI at the tips of her freshly manicured fingertips, Valerie Chapman is on a mission to course correct a societal construct as society steps into the future.
Suisun City has reopened all public access to City Hall after a cybersecurity incident last month forced city officials to close in-person services.
A longtime fixture on Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco, Ripley's Believe it or Not! announced that the museum would close before the end of the year.
A longtime fixture on Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco, Ripley's Believe it or Not! announced that the museum would close before the end of the year.
A football player at the College of San Mateo was killed and two others were injured in a solo-vehicle crash on Highway 101 in San Jose over the weekend, officials said.
A man accused in a drive-by mass shooting in San Francisco's Mission District in 2023 pleaded guilty on Monday to charges and was sentenced to a lengthy prison term.
A bill supported by San Francisco lawmakers that toughens penalties for drivers participating in sideshows across California has been signed into law by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
A mother gave birth to a baby girl while stuck in traffic in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park over the weekend, officials said.
Data centers are moving into the spotlight across the Bay Area, as cities try to figure out what they need to know before approving projects.
The State of California is finalizing a new set of regulations for hardening homes against wildfire. But the city of Berkeley has already created rules that exceed what the state is proposing.
Whether you call it the leaf blower effect or something similar, Harrison encampment residents both current and former believe the city's sweep has done just that.
A species of highly invasive mussel have been found at Alameda County's Lake Del Valle and it prompting authorities to issue a quarantine on boats that launch at the lake.
Last week, Gov. Newsom announced that he was cutting through the red tape to help Berkeley get a long-envisioned ferry terminal.
A San Jose man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after two people were found dead in two separate locations over the weekend, police said.
A high school on California's Central Coast has abruptly canceled the remainder of the 2026 football season as officials launch an investigation into the program.
Former Santa Clara County undersheriff Rick Sung was convicted in connection with a bribery scandal that led to the resignation of the former sheriff, according to prosecutors.
In a proactive effort to prevent a major wildfire from devastating Big Basin Redwoods State Park, a dedicated group of advocates is taking decisive action.
Firefighters on California's Central Coast battled a fire that broke out Friday at the same power plant where a massive lithium battery fire took place last year.
A football player at the College of San Mateo was killed and two others were injured in a solo-vehicle crash on Highway 101 in San Jose over the weekend, officials said.
In less than two weeks, cyclists will be able to enjoy a new paved path to head down to Sausalito and the North Bay.
Forward progress of a grass fire in Marin County has been stopped at more than 300 acres, crews said.
More than seven years after a deadly drive-by shooting in Fairfield, two reputed gang members have been found guilty, prosecutors said Friday.
A man who was found dead at the base of a cliff in the Marin Headlands this week was identified as a resident of Placer County, authorities said on Friday.
Minnesota's Taj Bradley held the Giants to a run on three hits in six innings and the Twins knocked off San Francisco 3-2 on Tuesday night.
A football player at the College of San Mateo was killed and two others were injured in a solo-vehicle crash on Highway 101 in San Jose over the weekend, officials said.
The Golden State Valkyries are streaking into the WNBA playoffs and are looking to keep alive their chance to claim the No. 1 seed as they face the Portland Fire on Tuesday evening.
A high school on California's Central Coast has abruptly canceled the remainder of the 2026 football season as officials launch an investigation into the program.
Drew Gilbert homered and hit a two-run single, leading the San Francisco Giants past the Minnesota Twins 5-2 to snap a three-game losing streak.
A San Jose man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after two people were found dead in two separate locations over the weekend, police said.
A man accused in a drive-by mass shooting in San Francisco's Mission District in 2023 pleaded guilty on Monday to charges and was sentenced to a lengthy prison term.
Former Santa Clara County undersheriff Rick Sung was convicted in connection with a bribery scandal that led to the resignation of the former sheriff, according to prosecutors.
A bill supported by San Francisco lawmakers that toughens penalties for drivers participating in sideshows across California has been signed into law by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Deputies say Derek Spencer fired at tactical teams before he was shot and killed early Monday.
Data centers are moving into the spotlight across the Bay Area, as cities try to figure out what they need to know before approving projects.
With AI at the tips of her freshly manicured fingertips, Valerie Chapman is on a mission to course correct a societal construct as society steps into the future.
The claims window is open until Dec. 21, 2026. To file a claim, iPhone users must enter basic personal info and their iPhone's serial number.
California placed new restrictions on data centers, giving local communities more control over the electricity, land and water usage by the facilities.
"Most of society is still not aware of how quickly it's moving," Gates said of the latest advances in artificial intelligence.
The CDPH said an unvaccinated passenger who later was hospitalized with measles traveled around the country by train and bus, eventually moving through at least six California counties before heading to Denver, Colorado.
Officials in the East Bay city of Berkeley have issued a warning to residents and doctors amid a rising number of bats that have tested positive for rabies.
Patients taking the first-of-a-kind pill, called daraxonrasib, lived for a median of 13.2 months compared with 6.7 months for chemotherapy recipients, studies showed.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Multiple unpermitted street food vendors in Fairfield were cited for violations last week after inspections found them selling food unsafe for public consumption, authorities said.
California voters who rely on mail-in ballots could face a greater risk of having their votes rejected if they wait until Election Day to return them, according to a new study examining recent changes to U.S. Postal Service operations.
Justice Elena Kagan declined a request from a surrogate to intervene in a custody dispute with a California couple.
California Republican legislators are demanding an investigation into payments by state's high-speed rail project to consultants that a state watchdog last week called "wasteful and unallowable."
The city filed a lawsuit against President Donald Trump's social media company over the Truth API feed that provides wealthy subscribers early access to the president's posts.
The U.S., Denmark and Greenland signed a new security agreement bolstering the United States' military and security presence on the island.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general in supporting a federal lawsuit challenging Idaho's law that bars transgender students from using school restrooms and other sex-separated facilities that align with their gender identity.
Berlin police did not identify the suspect, who is still at large, by name but said that he was already known to police and is from Berlin.
LGBTQ+ communities have significantly higher rates of unemployment than the general population. Kelsi Thorud reports on how the City of Oakland is empowering LGBTQ+ job seekers during Pride Month.
The fallout over the opposition by a handful of San Francisco Giants players against the team's Pride Night celebrations has prompted an investigation of Major League Baseball by the Trump administration.
Major League Baseball has warned players about writing on their uniforms after San Francisco starter Landen Roupp and two other pitchers added Bible verses to their Pride Night caps on Friday night.
A longtime fixture on Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco, Ripley's Believe it or Not! announced that the museum would close before the end of the year.
An autopsy by the Greenville County Coroner's Office determined Hayden Panettiere's death was due to an accidental overdose of several drugs, including fentanyl.
California established Sept. 25, 9-2-5, as Dolly Parton Day in honor of the beloved artist and as a nod to her 1980 iconic song "9 To 5".
The San Francisco Lowrider Parade returned to the Mission District Saturday, alongside a 45th anniversary art exhibit.
Orchestra musicians with the San Francisco Opera have ended a nearly weeklong strike, after reaching a tentative agreement.
Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic, the Oakland Unified School District has seen an alarming spike in the number of unhoused students in the school system who deal with a host of challenges far beyond what most children face.
Meteorologist and CBS News Bay Area's resident pilot Lt. Jessica Burch got a treat during Fleet Week, taking to the skies with one of the Blue Angels.
A Bay Area man discovered his devastating loss left him with a new opportunity to rethink how he lives -- follow his journey in virtual reality, 360-degree video.
A groundbreaking medical study involving the UCSF Medical Center has shown some colorectal cancer patients can safely skip radiation treatment and enjoy a potentially higher quality of life.
Every day, San Francisco bar pilot Captain Zach Kellerman goes through what might just be the world's most dangerous commute.
Kevin Ko reports.
Drew Andre reports.
Communities around the country are deciding what to do about the proliferation of data centers, and on Tuesday it was Oakland's turn to decide whether to pause a key part of the AI boom. Brad Hamilton reports.
Izabela de Vera Giron, who has alopecia areata totalis, an autoimmune disease that causes complete loss of her hair, found something more powerful than the teasing she has often gotten - her voice. Len Ramirez reports.
Some were surprised by the amount of support Donald Trump got from the Latino community in 2024, but now that may be shifting. And it's probably no surprise it's because of the economy. John Ramos reports.
In 2025, KPIX is moving to a new community service award: the CBS News Bay Area Icon Award. Submit nominations for an outstanding community hero at kpix.com/icon.
It's the most wonderful time of the year for a South Bay woman who has played Mrs. Claus for more than 40 years for the children of North San Jose's Alviso District.
For residents of the Oakland Hills, the prospect of another wildfire always remains a concern. This week's Jefferson Awards winner has made it his mission to make the hills and other high-risk areas safer.
In East Palo Alto -- where state education numbers show more than nine in ten public school students are low income and more than half are English learners -- many are finding hope and connection at the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula.
This week's Jefferson Award winner is Army veteran who continues to live a life of service into his 80s, by feeding hundreds of San Francisco families a week.
A Bay Area man who overcame tremendous obstacles to excel in school has made it his mission to gear up other students for success in the classroom and in life.
For Students Rising Above scholar Josh Collins it took moving across the country to realize the value of his Bay Area family.
Samir Hooker had to grow up fast after his stepfather was shot dead 12 years ago. Now he is watching over his mom and sister while attending UC Berkeley.
It's hard enough to graduate from one of the most prestigious schools in the country when you're the first in your family to go to college. Imagine doing that while you're also trying to protect your parents from being deported?
Some students who are the first in their families to go to college face the challenge of balancing a rigorous academic load while still working to help support their family back home.