MLB

Home-field advantage at AT&T Park tough to top

The Giants pack AT&T Park with fans who create the kind of atmosphere we associate with college football. It's a San Francisco atmosphere, too, from the energy of public-address announcer…Read more

Giants seeking some punch in postseason bats

San Francisco's offense is literally punchless in the playoffs. Muted hitting is partly to be expected in the postseason, since pitching overall is much more challenging. But manager Bruce Bochy…Read more

Torn fingernail not major issue for Machi

Giants right-hander Jean Machi is expected to be physically fit to pitch on Tuesday for Game 3 of the National League Championship Series despite sustaining a torn fingernail on the…Read more

Five ways Game 3 postponement impacts ALCS

The postponement of Game 3 of the American League Championship Series between the Royals and Orioles immediately led to several questions about the potential impact due to the schedule change.    Read more

Playoff learning curve proving steep for Strickland

Hunter Strickland's right arm is clearly filled with rocket fuel, capable of delivering triple-digit fastballs on a regular basis. But throughout this postseason, left-handed hitters have punished those pitches, regardless…Read more