CBS Sports Blog: This Week In Minor League Baseball
As our major league teams make us alternately cheer and cry, positive news from the minors pours in every day.
As our major league teams make us alternately cheer and cry, positive news from the minors pours in every day.
The Giants hope to gain ground in the West as they start a four-game series against the Astros. San Francisco is looking for payback after losing two of three in Houston just last weekend.
Alberto Gonzalez hit a go-ahead single in the ninth inning, Kyle Blanks had a two-run homer and the San Diego Padres beat the San Francisco Giants 7-5 on Tuesday night for their season-best fifth straight victory.
Nick Swisher hit a flyball that was caught just in front of the wall in right-center field with the bases loaded, ending the Yankees' late rally and giving the Oakland Athletics a 6-5 victory over New York on Tuesday night.
The Giants will play only 6 more games against winning teams this season. Can their "easy" schedule help them make the playoffs?
The injury-laden Giants have looked downright ugly while dropping 5 of the last 6 series, losing ground in the NL West and the wild card.
The San Jose Giants, San Francisco's Advanced-A ball club, don't know how to torture their fans, just how to win.
After falling to second place with September just around the corner, the Giants desperately need some offense. Can we hold out hope for the Giants' hitters to turn their seasons around?
Shane Victorino of the "Fightin' Phillies" is handed a three-game suspension for his role in the scuffle during Friday's Giants-Phillies game. Three other players are fined.
Chris Stewart hit his first major league home run, Aubrey Huff had another solo shot and the San Francisco Giants showed some rare pop in a 6-0 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday night.
The benches empty and three are ejected after Ramon Ramirez plunks Shane Victorino in a rematch of 2010's NLCS.
Brandon Belt again draws the short straw and Barry Zito heads back to the DL, as newly-healthy Mark DeRosa and Jonathan Sanchez rejoin the Giants.
The Giants and Diamondbacks, among others, made big moves to improve their team as they prepare for a possible postseason appearance.
Bill Hall is gone and Manny Burriss is headed for Fresno as Carlos Beltran joins the World Champions.
Former New York Yankees pitcher Hideki Irabu was found dead of an apparent suicide in the wealthy Los Angeles suburb of Rancho Palos Verdes, authorities confirmed Thursday.
The highly sought-after Carlos Beltran is likely to join San Francisco in just 24 hours.
President Obama honors the World Champion Giants at the White House, but not all of our 2010 heroes are able to be there.
Rookie right-hander Vance Worley threw a three-hitter and Chase Utley hit an inside-the-park homer to lead the Philadelphia Phillies to a 7-2 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday night in a matchup of the NL's top teams.
The Giants will soon have some decisions to make concerning the weak links in the rotation, Barry Zito and Jonathan Sanchez.
The Giants hope to improve the offensive production from second base with the acquisition of Jeff Keppinger.
Brandon Belt finally feels comfortable hitting in the majors, and the timing couldn't be better for the San Francisco Giants.
Tragedy struck the sports world again last night. Not another steroid scandal or high-priced athlete acting like a spoiled brat, or even a clueless owner expediting the demise of his own team. This is about the loss of a hero.
Pick a moment. Andres Torres getting tagged out at home trying to score on a wild pitch. The usually reliable Matt Cain giving up a costly hit. Or another ninth-inning rally cut short.
Inflation and California's higher wages are driving up the cost of dining out, but the Call Kurtis team has found some relief for your wallet in the form of discount gift cards for restaurants.
Helene flooded a North Carolina facility that manufactures 60% of the nation's IV doses, so now hospitals are preparing for a potential shortage.
One of the hottest new executive chefs in California's Central Valley is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month by serving up not only incredible dishes at her restaurant but also an inspiring story of how she got there.
Local agencies are looking to find a permanent home for the Myers Watercraft Inspection Station.
Sacramento-area officials are on the lookout for a type of mosquito capable of spreading dangerous diseases. Its proliferation is so much of a concern that authorities are now asking the public for help spotting it.
A multiple-vehicle crash in on the Lake Natoma Crossing Bridge in Folsom Sunday afternoon left at least five people hurt, authorities said.
Inflation and California's higher wages are driving up the cost of dining out, but the Call Kurtis team has found some relief for your wallet in the form of discount gift cards for restaurants.
Firefighters rescued three people from an early-morning fire at their duplex in North Highlands, fire officials said.
A new wildfire burning near the Nevada and Placer county line has forced officials to issue mandatory evacuations in both counties on Saturday.
The dangerous heat wave blistering Northern California was peaking Sunday with another round of record-breaking temperatures before gradual cooling begins.
The Sacramento County Sheriff's Office is trying to buy a new boat worth more than a million dollars, but this is no luxury yacht.
An annual report shows there's been a rise in crime at Sacramento State over the last three years.
The importance of regular mammograms is a big part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Here's where you can get one for free.
Next week, Sacramento County leaders will consider a total ban on the sale of any hemp products with a trace of THC.
This week, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a budget bill allocating $4.6 million for Old Sacramento deferred maintenance and improved infrastructure.
Voting by mail is now underway in California for the Nov. 5 presidential election. Here's how and where voters can cast their ballots and what races Californians will be voting on.
A wildfire burning next to Clear Lake in Lake County was further contained Sunday and mandatory evacuations were lifted, authorities said.
An incessant and dangerous heat wave blistering Northern California peaked Sunday with another round of record-breaking temperatures in the Bay Area and Sacramento Valley before gradual cooling begins.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Friday that the state is awarding 18 communities with nearly $131 million to clear homeless encampments while also providing shelter and support.
Hundreds of miles of the Klamath River are now free after the largest dam removal project in U.S. history was completed Wednesday.
The short week means there will be little time spent going over all the mistakes from Sunday, but there were plenty.
LeBron and Bronny James made history today as the first father-son duo to play together in the NBA.
This marked the second time this season that San Francisco (2-3) blew a double-digit lead in the fourth quarter to a division rival, having done it in Week 3 against the Los Angeles Rams.
The 49ers along with their fans are going to be sweating it out in their red and gold for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, with temperatures expected to be in the 90s at kickoff at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara.
Athletics outfielder Brent Rooker underwent surgery on his right forearm after being bothered by an elbow issue that limited him to playing primarily designated hitter this season.
Voting by mail is now underway in California for the Nov. 5 presidential election. Here's how and where voters can cast their ballots and what races Californians will be voting on.
Hurricane Helene caused catastrophic damage from Florida into the Appalachian mountains and killed more than 225 people across multiple states.
Hundreds of roads across Western North Carolina remain closed and damaged, including portions of Interstate 40.
Billionaire Elon Musk also appeared with Trump on stage, calling the November election "the most important of our lifetime."
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Friday that the state is awarding 18 communities with nearly $131 million to clear homeless encampments while also providing shelter and support.
The importance of regular mammograms is a big part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Here's where you can get one for free.
With one major medical supplier's production hubs closed, hospitals say they are rationing IV fluid bags and employing other conservation measures.
It centers around a sweeping new weekly metric called "acute respiratory illness."
Two dairy workers in California were infected with bird flu, the 15th and 16th human cases detected in the U.S. this year.
Flu vaccine effectiveness in South America was 35% against hospitalization.
Inflation and California's higher wages are driving up the cost of dining out, but the Call Kurtis team has found some relief for your wallet in the form of discount gift cards for restaurants.
A Sacramento mother is seeking answers—and justice—after discovering that her daughter's grave was moved without her knowledge.
A Lodi animal rescue and adoption agency said someone hijacked their Facebook page and is using it to rip people off. They reached out to the Call Kurtis team to look into it.
A Folsom viewer said a credit reporting agency is refusing to remove a debt that isn't hers. She reached out to the Call Kurtis team for help.
CBS13 and the Call Kurtis consumer investigative team have found some Monday restaurant deals you can score.
Gov. Gavin Newsom signs law prompted by a decade-long CBS News California investigation into California's newborn genetic biobank.
Credit card companies are responsible for fraud loss, under federal law. But there's no penalty for big banks when venerable victims wire thousands of dollars to scammers.
When California Democrats accept oil money or vote against "climate-friendly" bills, they are often criticized or accused of being beholden to the oil industry. But are they?
A CBS News California investigation found roughly half of California voters will have someone new to the job running their presidential election this year.
California lawmakers are trying again to give public school teachers paid family leave. Critics worry it could come at the actual expense of students.
Inflation and California's higher wages are driving up the cost of dining out, but the Call Kurtis team has found some relief for your wallet in the form of discount gift cards for restaurants.
Booster seats and car seats are the law for children under eight years old, but a new study reveals many kids aren't being kept in them.
A CBS13 viewer was left disappointed when a summer Styx and Foreigner concert in the East Bay was canceled due to a power outage. When Ticketmaster refused to refund them, she called Kurtis.
A Rancho Cordova viewer was recently scammed out of $9,000. Afterward, she reached out to CBS13 and the Call Kurtis consumer investigative team for help.
St. Mary Cemetery has found itself at the center of controversy following revelations that it improperly managed graves, including burying someone in the wrong plot and moving a grave without notifying the family.
A new wildfire burning near the Nevada and Placer county line has forced officials to issue mandatory evacuations in both counties on Saturday.
As wildfires rage across California, new research reveals an alarming impact on one of the region's most vital industries: agriculture.
California voters will be asked to authorize the state to borrow $10 billion to pay for climate and environmental projects, including wildfire prevention.
Forward progress has been stopped for a fire burning in southeastern Butte County that forced officials to issue evacuation warnings on Thursday.
El Dorado and Placer County communities continue to recover two years after the Mosquito Fire burned more than 76,000 acres.
It was a day of conquering fears and overcoming odds at the Sacramento Deep Water Channel this weekend. People living with physical disabilities got an opportunity to feel the exhilaration of setting sail.
A nutrition program to get kids excited about healthy eating in Yuba City is seeing success and now the farm-to-school program will be growing not just food but in size and opportunity.
Kids and teens in Stockton are flocking to a program that's offering them the opportunity of a lifetime.
More than one hundred customers came out to celebrate the grand reopening of a restaurant that's been around for seven decades.
Pursuing higher education can be challenging for any college-bound student and for former foster youth, doing it alone can seem impossible.
Inflation and California's higher wages are driving up the cost of dining out, but the Call Kurtis team has found some relief for your wallet in the form of discount gift cards for restaurants.
Steve Large reports.
Sacramento has recorded its 50th day of 100-degree heat this year.
Nina Burns reports.
Hurricane Helene flooded a North Carolina facility that manufactures 60% of the nation's IV fluid doses, so now hospitals are preparing for a potential shortage.