The bottom line isn't runs but wins, and the Giants have done just fine at AT&T Park, where they enter a three-game series this weekend against Colorado sporting a 32-23 record, best in the NL West and fourth-best in the NL.
Frazier looks back on his path to the big leagues
In a sitdown with youth correspondent Meggie Zahneis, Todd Frazier discusses his progress from Little League World Series star to one of the NL's top rookies.
Viola watches daughter in Olympic platform diving
The Mets gave Frank Viola, the pitching coach for their Class A affiliate in Savannah, six days off to fly to London and watch his daughter, Brittany, dive in the Olympics.
Back-to-back blasts lift Yanks after disputed call
Mark Teixeira and Eric Chavez hit back-to-back home runs on consecutive eighth-inning pitches from Joaquin Benoit, lifting the Yankees to a victory over the Tigers on Thursday at Comerica Park.
Kubel belts two HRs as D-backs top Bucs
Jason Kubel hit two home runs as the D-backs beat the Pirates, 6-3, on Thursday at PNC Park.
Machado ready for big league challenge with O's
The Orioles promoted top prospect Manny Machado from Double-A on Thursday. He'll play third base and bat ninth Thursday night in his big league debut.
Hafner placed on DL; Tribe call up Donald
The Indians placed designated hitter Travis Hafner on the 15-day disabled list with lower back inflammation and recalled infielder Jason Donald from Triple-A Columbus on Thursday.
Yankees in good shape if they find their rhythm
It's no stretch to assume the Yankees are October-bound. And while it's easy to get caught up in the negative of their current concerns, we've also seen how quickly the wins can pile up when this club finds its footing.
Pitching coach Radinsky dismissed; Niebla interim
The Indians on Thursday promoted Ruben Niebla from Triple-A Columbus to serve as the ballclub's interim pitching coach and dismissed Scott Radinsky from his role with the big league club.
Wainwright stellar in subduing Giants
A night after one of the worst lopsided losses in franchise history, the Cardinals rebounded with a 3-1 win over San Francisco behind a strong Adam Wainwright start and a timely Carlos Beltran blast.
Harrisburg RBI upbeat despite first loss in pool play
Harrisburg RBI came up just short in its bid for an undefeated record in pool play, but the club is confident in its ability to take home the title this weekend.
Rays come alive with bats to finish sweep of Jays
Matt Moore was sensational, retiring 14 in a row at one point, and the Rays received contributions from up and down the lineup en route to a 7-1 win over the Blue Jays on Thursday at Tropicana Field.
Dickey not knuckling under in Cy Young Award picture
R.A. Dickey's latest complete game on Thursday proved again why he should be the frontrunner in the National League Cy Young Award race.
Abreu clears waivers, accepts Minors assignment
Veteran outfielder Bobby Abreu has cleared waivers and accepted an outright assignment by the Dodgers to Triple-A Albuquerque.
Torres, Mets complement R.A.'s complete game
R.A. Dickey ended the Mets' three-game skid — and nine-game home losing streak — by tossing nine innings of one-run ball in New York's 6-1 win over the Marlins on Thursday, earning his 15th win with a seven-strikeout performance.
O's made right call promoting Machado now
Manny Machado, 20, has never played above Double-A, but with his tools and potential, the Orioles made the right call in promoting the heralded prospect to the big leagues in the middle of a playoff race.
Byrdak knows surgery might be career ending
The news that Tim Byrdak will undergo season-ending shoulder surgery rippled through his family this week, forcing the left-hander to face his baseball mortality.