Manny Machado hits 350th homer as Giants outduel Padres.

San Diego Padres star Manny Machado joined an exclusive club on Thursday during the team's loss against the San Francisco Giants.

Atlanta Braves at San Francisco Giants Preview

The Atlanta Braves (27-34) and the San Francisco Giants (35-28) open a 3-game set Friday. First pitch from Oracle Park is scheduled for 10:15 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Braves vs. Giants odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets. Season series: First meeting; Braves won 4-3 last year The Braves have lost 4 straight and were swept in 3 games vs. the Arizona Diamondbacks at Truist Park. They wrapped up the set with an 11-10 setback as -146 home favorites Thursday with the Over (9) cashing. Atlanta had a 99.9% win probability, according to ESPN Analytics, leading 10-4 with 1 out in the top of the ninth -- but gave up 7

The Atlanta Braves (27-34) and the San Francisco Giants (35-28) open a 3-game set Friday. First pitch from Oracle Park is scheduled for 10:15 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Braves vs. Giants odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets. Season series: First meeting; Braves won 4-3 last year The Braves have lost 4 straight and were swept in 3 games vs. the Arizona Diamondbacks at Truist Park. They wrapped up the set with an 11-10 setback as -146 home favorites Thursday with the Over (9) cashing. Atlanta had a 99.9% win probability, according to ESPN Analytics, leading 10-4 with 1 out in the top of the ninth -- but gave up 7

Bryce Eldridge got a brief taste of Triple-A action in 2024, but the San Francisco Giants' top prospect didn't do much with it. With his wrist injury and hot start in Double-A behind him, Eldridge is making the most of his opportunity with the Sacramento River Cats in 2025. The 20-year-old first baseman got called up to Triple-A on Tuesday, then went 1-for-2 with two walks in his first game Wednesday. In Thursday's showdown with the Sugar Land Space Cowboys, Eldridge finally showed off his power tool. Eldridge stepped up to the plate with two outs in the top of the seventh, the Rivers Cats trailing 3-2. He proceeded to crush a 109.8 mile-per-hour live drive to right center, clearing the fence

The San Francisco Giants desperately need to figure something out at first base because they production they have received there to this point will not cut it. Taking over for him in some capacity will be Dominic Smith, who was signed to a contract and will immediately be on the active roster tonight against the San Diego Padres. A former first-round pick, Smith has never quite lived up to that billing.

All Times EDT East Division W L Pct GB New York 39 24 .619 — Philadelphia 37 25 .597 1½ Washington 29 33 .468 9½ Atlanta 27 34 .443 11 Miami 23 37 .383 14½ Central Division W L Pct GB Chicago 39 23 .629 — St. Louis 34 28 .548 5 Milwaukee 34 29 .540 5½ Cincinnati 30 33 .476 9½ Pittsburgh 23 40 .365 16½ West Division W L Pct GB Los Angeles 38 25 .603 — San Diego 35 26 .574 2 San Francisco 35 28 .556 3 Arizona 31 31 .500 6½ Colorado 12 50 .194 25½ Thursday's Games Arizona 11, Atlanta 10 St. Louis 6, Kansas City 5, 10 innings, 1st game Toronto 9, Philadelphia 1 San Francisco 3, San Diego 2 L.A. Dodgers 6, N.Y. Mets 5 Houston 8, Pittsburgh 2 Chicago Cubs 7, Washington 1 Kansas City 7, St. Louis 5,

Atlanta Braves (27-34, fourth in the NL East) vs. San Francisco Giants (35-28, third in the NL West) San Francisco; Friday, 10:15 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Braves: Spencer Schwellenbach (4-4, 3.13 ERA, 1.03 WHIP, 71 strikeouts); Giants: Hayden Birdsong (3-1, 2.37 ERA, 1.24 WHIP, 40 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Braves -135, Giants +114; over/under is 7 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The San Francisco Giants begin a three-game series at home against the Atlanta Braves on Friday. San Francisco has gone 19-11 in home games and 35-28 overall. The Giants have gone 22-11 in games when they did not allow a home run. Atlanta is 27-34 overall and 10-20 in road games. The Braves have the eighth-ranked

The San Diego Padres could be without two key starters when they begin a three-game series against the host Milwaukee Brewers on Friday. Padres manager Mike Shildt is monitoring the status of first baseman Luis Arraez and shortstop Xander Bogaerts. Arraez exited San Diego's 3-2 road loss against the San Francisco Giants on Thursday due to posterior soreness in his right knee. San Diego split the four-game series in San Francisco after opening the set with consecutive one-run, 10-inning wins.

Is the right-hander the answer as the fifth starter in the rotation?

Losing to the rival Giants wasn't bad enough for the Padres.

No team has had more success with their pitching staff than the San Francisco Giants. At 35-28, the Giants are trending towards buying at the deadline coming off a series split against the San Diego Padres. If San Francisco were to make a big move, it would likely be for a bat to complement the already complete pitching staff.

A split series.

The former Jeffersonville High School and University of Louisville standout is in his eighth season of professional baseball. On May 16, Ellis signed a free-agent, minor-league contract with the San Francisco Giants. That day, he was assigned to the Richmond Flying Squirrels, the Double-A affiliate of the Giants. × This page requires Javascript. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings. kAm{2DE uC:52J[ t==:D H6?E a\7@C\c H:E9 2 9@>6 CF? 2?5 EH@ #qxD :? E96 u=J:?8 $BF:CC6=D' f\e H:? @G6C E96 w2CC:D3FC8 $6?2E@CD]k^Am kAm%96 ?6IE 52J[ 96 H2D a\7@C\d H:E9 2 CF? D4@C65 :? #:49>@?5'D c\a =@DD E@ w2CC:D3FC8]k^Am kAm%9C@F89 9:D 7:CDE

Robbie Ray struck out nine in seven innings and became the National League's first eight-game winner as the San Francisco Giants beat the San Diego Padres 3-2 on Thursday. Ray (8-1) allowed two runs and four hits with a walk. The 2021 AL Cy Young Award winner struck out four of the first five hitters he faced and retired 11 in a row after Manny Machado's homer run in the third. Randy Rodriguez retired three betters and Camilo Doval set down three for his eighth save.

All Times EDT East Division W L Pct GB New York 39 24 .619 — Philadelphia 37 25 .597 1½ Washington 29 33 .468 9½ Atlanta 27 34 .443 11 Miami 23 37 .383 14½ Central Division W L Pct GB Chicago 39 23 .629 — St. Louis 34 27 .557 4½ Milwaukee 34 29 .540 5½ Cincinnati 30 33 .476 9½ Pittsburgh 23 39 .371 16 West Division W L Pct GB Los Angeles 38 25 .603 — San Diego 35 26 .574 2 San Francisco 35 28 .556 3 Arizona 31 31 .500 6½ Colorado 12 50 .194 25½ ___ Wednesday's Games Colorado 3, Miami 2 Milwaukee 9, Cincinnati 1 Pittsburgh 3, Houston 0 Washington 2, Chicago Cubs 0 Toronto 2, Philadelphia 1 Arizona 2, Atlanta 1 San Francisco 6, San Diego 5 N.Y. Mets 6, L.A. Dodgers 1 Kansas City at St. Louis, ppd.

The Giants needed a shakeup. First-year president of baseball operations Buster Posey tried patience and positive reinforcement, but as the Giants' offensive struggles reached their third week unabated, it was undeniable that San Francisco's clubhouse had become just a bit too comfortable with not scoring runs. Posey might have successfully navigated his first real crisis as the Giants' man in charge, but he did it in a way that, dare I say, was downright Farhan Zaidi-like?

The Giants needed a shakeup. First-year president of baseball operations Buster Posey tried patience and positive reinforcement, but as the Giants' offensive struggles reached their third week unabated, it was undeniable that San Francisco's clubhouse had become just a bit too comfortable with not scoring runs. Posey might have successfully navigated his first real crisis as the Giants' man in charge, but he did it in a way that, dare I say, was downright Farhan Zaidi-like?

The Giants needed a shakeup. First-year president of baseball operations Buster Posey tried patience and positive reinforcement, but as the Giants' offensive struggles reached their third week unabated, it was undeniable that San Francisco's clubhouse had become just a bit too comfortable with not scoring runs. Posey might have successfully navigated his first real crisis as the Giants' man in charge, but he did it in a way that, dare I say, was downright Farhan Zaidi-like?