Giants vs. Arizona

Is MLB’s pitch clock responsible for recent pitcher injuries, or one factor among many? A’s and Giants pitchers weigh in: “Right now, we’re finding there are ceilings to human anatomy.” sfchronicle.com/sports/giants/… via San Francisco Chronicle

Art Schallock, the oldest major league ballplayer, turns 100 next week. I paid him a visit and heard tales of Yogi Berra, Mickey Mantle and a life well lived. Special thanks to The Bill Chuck Files for the impeccable research:
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As a lawsuit over the constitutionality of public ballpark funding slowly winds its way through the Nevada courts, the A's this week raised their hands and said, 'Hey, the sooner the better for that money.'

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After aces Spencer Strider and Shane Bieber went down with elbow injuries, the MLB players’ union noted the pitch clock could be a factor.

Others identify it among several threats to pitchers’ health. trib.al/z7L05Ep

Great read.

San Francisco Zoo to get coveted giant pandas from China, in big win for city sfchronicle.com/sf/article/zoo… via San Francisco Chronicle

Alex Cobb said after game tonight that he had MRI that came back clean, and he will throw on flat going tomorrow. So all good for now.

Giants say Alex Cobb has developed “mild shoulder irritation” and will see Dr. Ken Akizuki tonight. Bob Melvin said there’s some stiffness in the lat area and that Cobb isn’t too concerned about it. But for now, everyone’s being careful and not pushing it.

First look at the 5/3 Ports Rally Possum Luau giveaway pin!

We’ll have 500 of them available at the pre game tailgate and another 500 that will be giving out at the gates!

Come out to Banner Island and support the Stockton Ports!

Would be amazing to outdraw the A’s that…

Giants back home: Lee CF, Wade 1B, Soler DH, Conforto LF, Chapman 3B, Estrada 2B, Yastrzemski RF, Bailey C, Ahmed SS. Webb RHP

Paul Blackburn, bummed (but not ready to get nostalgic) about A’s relocation, extends scoreless streak in win over Cardinals that finishes a rare .500 homestand: sfchronicle.com/sports/athleti… via San Francisco Chronicle

Switching gears is right in Mason Miller’s comfort zone, and so is dealing with medical obstacles, so no wonder he’s dealing as the A’s closer, post UCL sprain - and somehow throwing harder than anyone in the majors: sfchronicle.com/sports/athleti… via San Francisco Chronicle

Switching gears is right in Mason Miller’s comfort zone, and so is dealing with medical obstacles, so no wonder he’s dealing as the A’s closer, post UCL sprain - and somehow throwing harder than anyone in the majors: sfchronicle.com/sports/athleti… via San Francisco Chronicle

From Shayna Rubin: Giants salvage Florida trip split as Keaton Winn beats Marlins, but offensive struggles continue sfchronicle.com/sports/giants/… via San Francisco Chronicle

A grizzly bear chase. A dead penguin. Behind the scenes, the S.F. Zoo is in turmoil over safety.

My new story on San Francisco Chronicle with Todd Trumbull stephen lam daymond & others. sfchronicle.com/bayarea/articl…

From Shayna Rubin Marlins exec Gabe Kapler looks back at managing Giants: ‘My job is to always be accountable’ sfchronicle.com/sports/giants/… via San Francisco Chronicle

From John Shea Rickwood Field game going to be a tough ticket for Giants fans to get sfchronicle.com/sports/giants/… via San Francisco Chronicle

The A’s were in a great mood before Tuesday night’s game thanks to Rickey Henderson, but the good feelings likely vanished when Oakland fell 3-2 to St. Louis at the Coliseum.
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'You feel like there’s a lot of work to do, but at least you know what you can do, and you can just hit the ground running, roll up your sleeves and get to work.”

Kate Paye era is underway | San Francisco Chronicle

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