Gomes' Grand Slam Powers A's Over Twins
Jonny Gomes' grand slam helped the Oakland Athletics overcome a career-high 15 strikeouts from Francisco Liriano and beat the Minnesota Twins 6-3 on Friday.
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Jonny Gomes' grand slam helped the Oakland Athletics overcome a career-high 15 strikeouts from Francisco Liriano and beat the Minnesota Twins 6-3 on Friday.
Mark Appel spurned the Pittsburgh Pirates and decided to remain at Stanford for his senior season, one of the first big casualties of baseball's new restrictions on amateur signing bonuses.
After limping into the break, the Giants hope to get their season back on track beginning in Friday night's second-half opener against the lowly Houston Astros.
A .500 record at the All-Star break has the Oakland Athletics feeling confident heading into the rest of the season. The A's hope to continue their recent success Friday night when they face the Minnesota Twins at Target Field.
The Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office announced Thursday morning that it has decided not to arrest San Francisco Giants player Pablo Sandoval in connection with allegations that he sexually assaulted a 21-year-old woman in Aptos last month.
A longtime friend of Coco Crisp was convicted Thursday of 14 counts of fraud and identity theft for running up about $30,000 on the Oakland Athletics outfielder's credit card without his permission.
How can the Giants succeed in this July schedule and perhaps assume first place in the NL West?
San Jose Mayor Chuck Reed said he would fly to Milwaukee if that's what it would take to settle any lingering Major League Baseball questions about whether the A's should move to the South Bay.
The mere fact that the Giants are right in the thick of things when they have endured some hardships is a good sign. Closer Brian Wilson has been lost for the season and second baseman Freddy Sanchez will not play a game for the Giants in 2012.
Pablo Sandoval and Melky Cabrera keyed a five-run blitz against Justin Verlander in the first inning Tuesday night, and the National League romped to an 8-0 win over the American League and its third straight All-Star game victory.
A quartet of San Francisco Giants and the Oakland A's closer will be watched by millions on Tuesday night as the All-Star game returns to Kansas City and beautiful Kauffman Stadium for the first time since 1973.
Tony LaRussa announced that Giants ace Matt Cain and not Mets star R.A. Dickey will be starting the 2012 All-Star Game for the National League. It is a controversial decision both statistically and emotionally and in terms of the entertainment quality of the game.
Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson announced the formation of an exploratory committee to look at the viability at bringing a major league baseball team to the River City.
Francisco Liriano ( SP, MIN) has been fantastic since returning to the starting rotation. After tossing 6.2 innings and allowing just one run this week against the Rangers, Liriano has now allowed just 15 runs in his last 49.1 innings, striking out 52 against 24 walks.
CBSSports.com Insider Jon Heyman reports that San Francisco's Matt Cain has been chosen by manager Tony La Russa as the All-Star starter for the National League. La Russa's decision comes despite widespread popular support for R.A. Dickey of the Mets to earn the starting nod.
Two-time Cy Young winner Tim Lincecum is 3-10 with a league-worst 6.42 ERA (out of qualifying starters). Barry Zito is 7-6 with a 4.01 ERA, but the Giants could certainly get a better pitcher.
Chris Carter hit a three-run homer in the bottom of the 11th inning, powering the Oakland Athletics past the Seattle Mariners 4-1 on Friday night to match a season-high five-game winning streak.
Melky Cabrera hit his eighth homer of the season, Ryan Theriot drove in two runs and the San Francisco Giants beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-5 on Friday night.
It was throwback night in the nation's capital, and the "Senators" topped the "New York Giants" with a two-run rally off Santiago Casilla (2-4). The NL East leaders recovered from a four-run deficit and have won four straight and seven of nine.
Coco Crisp hit a game-ending sacrifice fly to go with his leadoff homer in the first, and the Oakland Athletics rallied to beat the Boston Red Sox 3-2 on Tuesday night.
Tim Lincecum (3-9) allowed eight runs and nine hits in 3 1-3 innings. Seven runs were earned, making it the worst start ERA-wise in his major league career.
The Oakland Athletics activated right-hander Bartolo Colon from the 15-day disabled list to start against the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday night.
Tim Lincecum is showing signs that the worst stretch of his career might be over. A better performance against the NL East-leading Washington Nationals could offer further confirmation.
Oakland Athletics have yet to indicate whether they'll be buyers, sellers or stand pat at this year's trade deadline, but already several players are starting to be linked with other teams.
Buster Posey, Melky Cabrera and Pablo Sandoval were voted in by the fans as starters.Matt Cain was named as one of the pitchers by National League manager Tony La Russa.
A woman died after a fire broke out in a San Mateo County garage early Friday morning, officials said.
Catherine O'Hara was best known for her comic performances in projects including "Home Alone," "Beetlejuice," and "Schitt's Creek."
A man suspected of striking a San Francisco police officer in Oakland while attempting to flee in a vehicle is facing multiple charges, including attempted murder, prosecutors said Thursday.
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche says the Justice Department is releasing millions more records related to its probe into Jeffrey Epstein.
President Trump says he is nominating Kevin Warsh to be the next chair of the Federal Reserve, filling a powerful economic policy role as the president pushes for lower interest rates.
A woman died after a fire broke out in a San Mateo County garage early Friday morning, officials said.
A man suspected of striking a San Francisco police officer in Oakland while attempting to flee in a vehicle is facing multiple charges, including attempted murder, prosecutors said Thursday.
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche says the Justice Department is releasing millions more records related to its probe into Jeffrey Epstein.
President Trump says he is nominating Kevin Warsh to be the next chair of the Federal Reserve, filling a powerful economic policy role as the president pushes for lower interest rates.
Luigi Mangione, accused of murdering UnitedHeathcare CEO Brian Thompson, will not face the death penalty if convicted on federal charges, a judge ruled Friday.
A woman died after a fire broke out in a San Mateo County garage early Friday morning, officials said.
City leaders said there would be an opportunity to extend the permit duration, should the resident not have found housing through the program.
Waymo announced Thursday that its robotaxi service is now available to and from San Francisco International Airport, ahead of upcoming major events in the Bay Area including the Super Bowl and World Cup.
A mountain lion who was captured in a busy San Francisco neighborhood has been released back into the wild, state wildlife officials said.
A study by TomTom found people lost 112 hours last year sitting in rush hour traffic and ranked the congestion third in the country.
A man suspected of striking a San Francisco police officer in Oakland while attempting to flee in a vehicle is facing multiple charges, including attempted murder, prosecutors said Thursday.
The Alameda County District Attorney's Office has filed multiple felony charges against two men in connection with the January 3 shooting that killed three people inside a neighborhood market in East Oakland.
The owner of AJ's Family Cyclery says between the economic downturn and tariffs on goods produced overseas, he just can't keep the shop open.
Volunteers give away meals donated by a local bakery, Love Bite Bakers, plus blankets, hand warmers, hygiene kits and provisions for pets. Her team goes to encampments in a dozen different locations.
The fight broke out in the foyer of the Livermore High School gym, around 8:40 p.m., while a basketball game was being played, the school said. There were reports of someone with a gun, but police said it is unconfirmed, and no gun was found at the scene.
A former Google engineer has been convicted on multiple federal charges for stealing the tech giant's trade secrets on artificial intelligence to benefit Chinese companies he secretly worked for, federal prosecutors said.
San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan announced Thursday that he is running for governor of California in 2026, joining a crowded field in the race to succeed Gov. Gavin Newsom.
The Fremont factory will still manufacture Model 3 and Y, but the space where Model S and X are made will instead focus on mass production of Tesla's Gen 3 Optimus robots.
Federal authorities arrested an alleged accomplice of a man who took part in a multi-day crime spree that ended in a deadly shootout with San Jose police last week.
Commuters near Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara should expect detours and delays as several key roads are being closed ahead of Super Bowl LX on Feb. 8.
A Bay Area environmental group is pushing for more restrictions and protection at one of the largest shale reefs in North America. As part of its proposal to the state, all fishing would be banned.
Yountville Commons will be located adjacent to City Hall at the site of the old Yountville Elementary School, which closed in 2000 because there weren't enough children in the town to keep it open. It will include about 120 affordable homes inside a large new public park.
The federal government said that unless homeowners downstream consent to it, the removal of the bridge cannot go forward. Meanwhile, residents opposed to the demolition say it's time to stop trying to fight Mother Nature.
Hundreds of demonstrators gathered in Marin County to protest against ICE and Border Patrol agents following the killing of Alex Pretti on Saturday.
Health officials in Napa County confirmed Wednesday that a child has been diagnosed with measles in the county's first case in nearly 15 years.
Skiing great Lindsey Vonn crashed in her final downhill before the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.
Commuters near Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara should expect detours and delays as several key roads are being closed ahead of Super Bowl LX on Feb. 8.
Free agent outfielder Harrison Bader and the San Francisco Giants have agreed to a $20.5 million, two-year contract.
The Seahawks and the Patriots previously met in the Super Bowl back in 2015, when a last-second goal line interception by Malcolm Butler sealed the win for New England.
Stephen Curry scored 26 points to lead the Golden State Warriors past Minnesota 111-85 in the fifth straight loss for the Timberwolves and their longest skid in more than three years.
A man suspected of striking a San Francisco police officer in Oakland while attempting to flee in a vehicle is facing multiple charges, including attempted murder, prosecutors said Thursday.
Luigi Mangione, accused of murdering UnitedHeathcare CEO Brian Thompson, will not face the death penalty if convicted on federal charges, a judge ruled Friday.
The Armenian American community sharply criticized Dr. Mehmet Oz after he claimed the "Russian Armenian Mafia" is running a $3.5 billion hospice care fraud scheme in Los Angeles.
The Alameda County District Attorney's Office has filed multiple felony charges against two men in connection with the January 3 shooting that killed three people inside a neighborhood market in East Oakland.
A former Google engineer has been convicted on multiple federal charges for stealing the tech giant's trade secrets on artificial intelligence to benefit Chinese companies he secretly worked for, federal prosecutors said.
A former Google engineer has been convicted on multiple federal charges for stealing the tech giant's trade secrets on artificial intelligence to benefit Chinese companies he secretly worked for, federal prosecutors said.
The rideshare company is getting into the business of providing real-world driving data to autonomous vehicle developers. Here's why.
Waymo announced Thursday that its robotaxi service is now available to and from San Francisco International Airport, ahead of upcoming major events in the Bay Area including the Super Bowl and World Cup.
The Fremont factory will still manufacture Model 3 and Y, but the space where Model S and X are made will instead focus on mass production of Tesla's Gen 3 Optimus robots.
Some TikTok users are raising questions about the app's new terms and conditions after the social media platform's split from its China-based parent.
Health officials in the East Bay said a man has died from consuming toxic wild mushrooms, amid an ongoing spike in mushroom-related poisonings throughout California.
Health officials in Napa County confirmed Wednesday that a child has been diagnosed with measles in the county's first case in nearly 15 years.
Over the years, Dr. Rachel Forer has found plenty of ways to take the sting out of going to the dentist. But no matter how hard she tried, fear had a way of creeping in.
Officials in San Mateo County are the latest in the Bay Area to warn residents to not forage for wild mushrooms, amid a rise in mushroom poisonings that have led to illnesses and even deaths.
The Bay Area's Spare the Air alert has been extended to at least Saturday as a high-pressure system is expected to hang around and impact air quality.
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche says the Justice Department is releasing millions more records related to its probe into Jeffrey Epstein.
President Trump says he is nominating Kevin Warsh to be the next chair of the Federal Reserve, filling a powerful economic policy role as the president pushes for lower interest rates.
The deal comes ahead of the Saturday shutdown deadline, but it will also need the approval of the House, which isn't scheduled to return until Monday — and at least one Republican senator has pushed back.
San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan announced Thursday that he is running for governor of California in 2026, joining a crowded field in the race to succeed Gov. Gavin Newsom.
The Senate failed to advance legislation to fund major portions of the government as talks over reforming ICE continue.
The billionaire and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott donated $45 million to The Trevor Project, a nonprofit focused on suicide prevention and advocacy for LGBTQ young people.
Oasis nightclub announced plans to close six months ago. New Year's Eve was slated for the final performance. A last-minute, multi-million dollar donation turned the final curtain call into an encore performance.
A 16-year FBI employee has filed a lawsuit alleging he was fired last month because he had a Pride flag displayed near his desk.
A group of transgender members of the U.S. Air Force and Space Force forced to leave active duty under the Trump administration's policies say their benefits were revoked in a rare move.
California state Sen. Scott Wiener of San Francisco announced Wednesday that he is running for Nancy Pelosi's congressional seat next year.
Catherine O'Hara was best known for her comic performances in projects including "Home Alone," "Beetlejuice," and "Schitt's Creek."
Skiing great Lindsey Vonn crashed in her final downhill before the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.
Among the 25 films selected by the Library of Congress to be preserved for future generations are "The Big Chill," Wes Anderson's "The Grand Budapest Hotel," the Civil War drama "Glory," and John Carpenter's "The Thing."
In a full-page ad in the Wall Street Journal, Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West, revealed that the right frontal lobe of his brain was injured in a car accident 25 years ago.
The long-awaited Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts has officially reopened in Oakland, marking a major milestone for the city's cultural scene after two decades of closure.
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.
Heading into the weekend, expect continued mild daytime temperatures and dry conditions. A Coastal Flood Advisory and Beach Hazards Statement are in effect. Jessica Burch has the forecast.
Waymo announced Thursday that its robotaxi service is now available to and from San Francisco International Airport, ahead of upcoming major events in the Bay Area including the Super Bowl and World Cup.
City leaders said there would be an opportunity to extend the permit duration, should the resident not have found housing through the program.
A Bay Area environmental group is pushing for more restrictions and protection at one of the largest shale reefs in North America. As part of its proposal to the state, all fishing would be banned.
The Alameda County District Attorney's Office has filed multiple felony charges against two men in connection with the January 3 shooting that killed three people inside a neighborhood market in East Oakland.
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.