2007 — Trevor Hoffman became the first major leaguer with 500 career saves when he closed out the San Diego Padres’ 5-2 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers.

1921 — Babe Ruth of the New York Yankees became baseball’s career home run leader by hitting his 120th off Cleveland’s Jim Bagby in the third inning. The Indians took the game 8-6.

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Heliot Ramos hit a tying two-run double in the seventh then Jung Hoo Lee followed with a sacrifice fly ...

Giants president of baseball operations Buster Posey executed his first major roster shakeup on Wednesday, making a flurry of ...

The Giants’ new baseball boss was wildly successful against the Padres as a player; time will tell whether he’ll be a success ...

Jorge Montanez breaks down the last week in saves and middle relievers on the rise in the latest closer report.

Can you believe it? The Colorado Rockies have swept the Marlins for their first sweep in 57 different series. The drought is ...

The Giants designated veteran first baseman LaMonte Wade Jr. for assignment on Wednesday and signed former first-round pick ...

The San Francisco Giants designated veteran first baseman LaMonte Wade Jr. for assignment on Wednesday and signed former ...

Frank Lane was never known to be bashful. In 1950 he was the general manager of the Chicago White Sox when he decided to present a geography lesson to the eight men who owned teams in the American ...

1987 — Danny Harris defeats Edwin Moses in the 400 hurdles at a meet in Madrid, ending the longest winning streak in track ...

Whether these players and their teams struggle or thrive could determine how the trade deadline shakes out this season.