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That was different: Vitello relishes first taste of SF Giants-Dodgers rivalry in win
6+ hour, 18+ min ago (539+ words) SAN FRANCISCO " Tony Vitello's Tennessee teams never really had a true rival during his eight years with the program. Sure, there were some notable names that the Volunteers battled. Vanderbilt was a fellow in-state powerhouse, while LSU competed for the…...
Prep roundup: St. Francis" Brody Larocque hurls one-hit gem; Livermore softball survives trip to Carondelet
7+ hour, 10+ min ago (152+ words) The Mercury News Dear Abby: I object to the young women"s celebration in my husband"s office Decluttering: What seniors should know about clearing out their homes 12 standout sandwiches in the Bay Area, from new discoveries to the classics…...
Can SF Giants solve new and improved Shohei Ohtani?
9+ hour, 10+ min ago (1090+ words) SAN FRANCISCO " Shohei Ohtani is a four-time MVP, led the league in home runs twice and has been a key member of the Dodgers" back-to-back World Series titles." On Wednesday at Oracle Park, the Giants will attempt to avoid becoming…...
SF Giants" Jung Hoo Lee "banged up" quad in win over Dodgers
18+ hour, 29+ min ago (344+ words) SAN FRANCISCO " The Giants" high-risk decision to send outfielder Jung Hoo Lee home from first after an Heliot Ramos single might have cost the team more than just a run in the sixth inning during their 3-1 victory over the Dodgers…...
SF Giants place rookie Susac on injured list with elbow issue
22+ hour, 37+ min ago (809+ words) SAN FRANCISCO " The San Francisco Giants will be without one of their hottest hitters for their three-game series with the Los Angeles Dodgers and beyond as they placed catcher'Daniel Susac on the 10-day injured list with right elbow ulnar neuritis....
SF Giants may have found their identity, but duel with Dodgers is a new test
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (158+ words) The Mercury News Dear Abby: I had a great day at work. My co-worker was not happy to hear it. Dear Abby: I object to the young women's celebration in my husband's office Dear Abby: Do we have to go…...
Monta Vista High's Laruelle equals best mark in state to win CCS Top 8 high jump title
3+ day, 16+ hour ago (650+ words) LOS GATOS " Monta Vista high jumper Lelani Laruelle had been waiting for this for a while. There are no dramatic, sudden huge improvements or breakthroughs in the girls high jump. Laruelle, the defending state champion, had cleared 5-8 a number of…...
Davey Lopes dies at 80; longtime Dodgers star brought base-stealing prowess to A's in early 1980s
2+ week, 8+ min ago (430+ words) By BETH HARRIS | Associated Press LOS ANGELES " Davey Lopes, a member of the Los Angeles Dodgers" record-setting infield of the 1970s and "80s and one of baseball"s premier base stealers, died Wednesday. He was 80. The Dodgers were informed of his death…...
Warriors owner among five potential buyers bid on Padres as club's sale reaches next stage
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (592+ words) PEORIA, Ariz. " The Seidler family's exploration of a sale is moving full steam ahead toward an actual sale of the Padres. Five "very strong" bids have been submitted by prospective buyers, according to a source who spoke on the condition…...
SF Giants can't finish off sweep vs. Nationals, shut out to finish road trip
2+ day, 20+ hour ago (405+ words) The Giants (9-13) couldn't finish off a sweep of the Washington Nationals on Sunday afternoon at Nationals Park, ending their three-city, nine-game road trip with a 3-0 shutout loss. After totaling 17 runs in the first two games of the series, San Francisco…...