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Justin Verlander and San Francisco Giants finalize $15 million, 1-year contract

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Justin Verlander and the San Francisco Giants have finalized a $15 million, one-year contract.

Matos hits first career HR to lift Giants past Diamondbacks 7-6 for 12th win in 13 games

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Luis Matos hit his first career home run, a go-ahead two-run drive in the sixth inning, and the San Francisco Giants beat the division-leading Arizona Diamondbacks 7-6 for their 12th win in 13 games.

Overturned outs are prompting confusion, frustration over MLB's blocking-the-plate rule

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The rules have changed since Bob Melvin and Bruce Bochy were big league catchers when big collisions with runners trying to score were just part of the game.

Overturned calls at home plate proving costly to the Padres and Rangers

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For the second straight day, a video review overturned a call at home plate and had a significant impact on a game’s outcome.

Yastrzemski splashes 3-run HR into McCovey Cove in the 10th as the Giants rally past the Padres 7-4

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Mike Yastrzemski splashed a game-ending three-run homer into McCovey Cove in the 10th inning, and the San Francisco Giants rallied past the San Diego Padres 7-4 for their season-best eighth straight victory.