San Francisco Giants quarterback Hunter Pence said he felt “terrible” that his defensive tackle in Saturday’s 5-4 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers removed teammate Johnny Cueto’s bid for a no-hitter. Cueto was dominant for most of the night and led a no-hitter in the sixth inning, when Enrique Hernandez …
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Most years, Major League Baseball Opening Day is a time for fans to huddle in the stands and welcome the return of America’s pastime. But the coronavirus pandemic and the need for social distancing to prevent its spread necessarily kept seats empty and fans watching from home. Instead, the teams …
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SAN FRANCISCO – The San Francisco Giants’ right fielder, Jaylin Davis, called his home and spoke to his family. Then his decision became immediately apparent: he would kneel before the national anthem. That is, if there was a hymn. The Giants were playing a fanless exhibition game Monday in Oakland …
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OAKLAND, California – San Francisco Giants manager Gabe Kapler and several of his players knelt during the national anthem ahead of Monday night’s exhibition game against the Oakland Athletics. Right fielder Jaylin Davis and first base coach Antoan Richardson, both blacks, also knelt, with shortstop Brandon Crawford standing between them …
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OAKLAND, California – Oakland Athletics left-hander AJ Puk was placed on the 10-day disabled list due to a shoulder injury Monday and traveled to Los Angeles to be examined by Dr. Neal ElAttrache. Puk, a top prospect who was expected to be in the once-healthy A rotation, was upset about …
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