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Cain Returns In Giants Win

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12 years ago

June 7, 2014

San Francisco, CA – It was a pitcher’s duel through the first four frames. Matt Cain returned to the mound after his second stint on the disable list this season. Cain was probably the best he’s been all season, he retired the first twelve batters he faced and held the New York Mets scoreless through five innings.

Cain tossed seven innings in the Giants 4-2 win over the Mets. He allowed two hits, walked one and yielded one home run. Cain put his first runner on base with a walk and had his no-hitter broken up in the sixth.

“He was sharp,” said manager Bruce Bochy. “What a great job. He misses three turns in the rotation, goes out and throws the ball like that. All his pitches were crisp and his command was good.”

Curtis Granderson was issued a free pass to leadoff the fifth. Andrew Brown followed by grounding into a double play and cleared the bases. San Francisco rallied two double plays after the first two batters got on base.

Ruben Tejada singled to lead off the sixth and broke up Cain’s “no-no”. Travis d’Arnaud grounded into a double play to clear the bases again. David Murphy’s two-run homer in the seventh gave New York the lead but that didn’t last. In fact, the Mets scored no more runs for the remainder of the game.

“It felt great,” Cain said. “Buster and I got that fastball working pretty well today. I think the big key today was getting that fastball and throwing strikes.”

“He was really good,” Posey said. “I thought the fastball had as much life on it as I’ve seen in awhile. I think what was encouraging was his off-speed stuff wasn’t as sharp as it can be. Definitely some positive stuff.”

Both Brandon’s worked together to knock the first runs in the fifth and the seventh. Brandon Hicks hit a triple that bounced off the center field wall with one out. And Brandon Crawford followed with a sacrifice fly to give the Giants the 1-0 lead.

Crawford tied the game 2-2 with a single up the middle, scoring in Hicks who was issued a free pass. Hicks advanced to second on a wild pitch before scoring on Crawford’s single. Those two carried the offense while batting 7th and 8th.

“We have quite a quinella with these two,” said Bochy.

“That was my mistake. I shouldn’t have let Crawford get anything to hit,” Jon Niese said. “Both those runs, I made mistakes, and he put together some good at-bats. With him being the only lefty in the lineup, I shouldn’t make those mistakes.”

Posey went yard with a two-run homer to center field and gave San Francisco a 4-2 lead in the eighth. He snapped a 93 at-bat homeless drought. This marked his first home run since May 3rd at Atlanta and his first homer at home since April 29th against San Diego.

“Fortunately, I got a good pitch I could handle, and it went out,” said Posey.

Notes – They have the best record in the Majors, the Giants have a two-game lead on the top two American League teams, the Oakland A’s and the Toronto Blue Jays. A month away from the first half of the season coming to an end and San Francisco continues to play good baseball just as they did to start the season.

“We don’t look at the standings at all,” said Giants manager Bruce Bochy. “They’ve done a great job of how they handle both wins and loses and I think that plays a huge part in our wins.”

San Francisco became the first team to reach 40 wins in the Majors. They didn’t win their 40th game last season until July 6th. The Giants have won three straight and 11 of their last 14. It’s safe to say the team’s chemistry is very good. San Francisco has scored a Major League best 47 runs in the 1st inning, three more than the Blue Jays, who rank with 44.

“We’re just playing,” Michael Morse said. “And that’s the good thing about our team. We’re not doing anything out of the norm, we’re playing with blinders on and everyone is playing their game.”

“We obviously all know we’re playing well…,” said Buster Posey. “We’re just having fun, trying to go out and play good defense and get some timely hits. It’s a good feeling right now, way better than last year. It’s fun to come to the park when your playing this well.”

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Sale of Coliseum to African American Developers Moves Toward Completion

The deal includes the sale of the Oakland Arena to an unidentified third-party buyer for no less than $100 million, which Bobbitt said was one of the most important aspects of the site’s future redevelopment.

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The deal includes the sale of the Oakland Arena to an unidentified third-party buyer for no less than $100 million, which Bobbitt said was one of the most important aspects of the site’s future redevelopment.

‘This is on the precipice of actually occurring,’ said Ray Bobbitt, buyers’ representative

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After many months of complex negotiations, the Oakland Coliseum development deal is finally nearing an agreement that will open the way for new owners – the African Americans Sports and Entertainment Group (AASEG) – to revitalize the sports complex and the Hegenberger Corridor in East Oakland.

On May 28, the Alameda County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a non-binding agreement to dispose of the County’s portion of the complex for $115 million in a deal with AASEG, with a closing date set for June 30.

“People are seeing that this is on the precipice of actually occurring,” said Ray Bobbitt, founder of the AASEG and an East Oakland native. “People feel that this needs to happen for Oakland, for East Oakland in particular,” Bobbitt said, as reported in the East Bay Times.

The agreement would transfer ownership of the 112-acre Coliseum complex property, which was owned 50-50 by Alameda County and the City of Oakland, to Oakland Acquisition Company, which is AASEG’s real estate wing.

The County’s approval marks an important step in the sale of the property, even though concerns about environmental liability remain. Under the terms of the non-binding agreement, the county will pay $115 million to Coliseum Way Partners, the corporate entity of the Oakland Athletics that had previously purchased the county’s half of the property for $85 million.

AASEG will then pay $115 million to the County in three annual payments, with 5% annual interest paid on any outstanding balance, according to the term sheet.

AASEG already negotiated a purchase of the city’s half of the property for $125 million in 2025, awaiting the sale of the county’s half.

A strong supporter of the sale, Supervisor Nate Miley said he was not “breaking out the champagne” until the sale was final. This is not perfect, but it is good.

“It’s good because the County ends up with more money,” Miley continued. “It’s good because an African American team takes ownership of the property, and they’ve got a lot of potential in terms of what they want to do with the property.”

A remaining disagreement between Alameda County and the AASEG involves environmental concerns.

AASEG wanted a “carve-out” for environmental concerns so that it would not face liability for the release of groundwater into San Francisco Bay without a permit. Obtaining a permit could be time-consuming and expensive, requiring the need for consultants, studies, and an oversight process by the San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board.

County supervisors unanimously supported the non-binding agreement without the carve-out, though Bobbitt said delaying or excluding the carve-out creates timing risks for the project.

“The motion is to accept the terms as presented, excluding the carve-out,” Board of Supervisors President David Haubert said. “Noting that it’s a non-binding term sheet and terms can always be discussed going forward. It’s been pointed out that that could affect the deal, timing, which we’ve been at this for nine years, but what’s a little more time?”

“The arena represents an anchor of the site,” said Babbitt. “This arena … has become a pop culture mecca, and the opportunity to enhance that and expand that is critical to the overall process.”

Speaking at the Board of Supervisors meeting, Miley explained the County’s reasoning behind some of the complex negotiations. He asked interim County Counsel Andrea Weddle:

“In layman’s term’s who’s on the hook for the environmental (cleanup)” under the current deal with the Oakland A’s?

“When the county with a former board entered in the deal with the (A’s), we took on all of the environmental obligations,” Miley said. “Since then, we’ve learned a lot more about the environmental conditions of the Coliseum.”

“If we do a deal with Coliseum Way Partners (the A’s), we remain on the hook,” she said. “If we do a deal as we’ve currently structured with OAC (AASEG), we have eliminated some or hopefully all (or) as much as we can of that liability and aligned our deal with the terms of the city.”

Bobbitt, despite his concerns, supported the nonbinding agreement. He said the public has waited nearly a decade to come to this point.

“The community support has been overwhelming,” he said. “We’ve used a lot of P-words: patience, perseverance, persistence. And we’ve just had to do it, and we understand how complex this has been.”

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Seth Curry Makes Impressive Debut with the Golden State Warriors

Seth looked comfortable in his new uniform, seamlessly fitting into the Warriors’ offensive and defensive system. He finished the night with an impressive 14 points, becoming one of the team’s top scorers for the game. Seth’s points came in a variety of ways – floaters, spot-up three-pointers, mid-range jumpers, and a handful of aggressive drives that kept the Oklahoma City Thunder defense on its heels.

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Seth Curry is a point guard on the GSW team.Photo courtesy of the Golden State Warriors.

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Tuesday night was anything but ordinary for fans in San Francisco as Seth Curry made his highly anticipated debut as a new member of the Golden State Warriors. Seth didn’t disappoint, delivering a performance that not only showcased his scoring ability but also demonstrated his added value to the team.

At 35, the 12-year NBA veteran on Monday signed a contract to play with the Warriors for the rest of the season.

One of the most memorable moments of the evening came before Seth even scored his first points. As he checked into the game, the Chase Center erupted into applause, with fans rising to their feet to give the newest Warrior a standing ovation.

The crowd’s reaction was a testament not only to Seth’s reputation as a sharpshooter but also to the excitement he brings to the Warriors. It was clear that fans quickly embraced Seth as one of their own, eager to see what he could bring to the team’s championship aspirations.

Warriors’ superstar Steph Curry – Seth’s brother – did not play due to an injury. One could only imagine what it would be like if the Curry brothers were on the court together. Magic in the making.

Seth’s debut proved to be a turning point for the Warriors. Not only did he contribute on the scoreboard, but he also brought a sense of confidence and composure to the floor.

While their loss last night, OKC 124 – GSW 112, Seth’s impact was a game-changer and there’s more yet to come. Beyond statistics, it was clear that Seth’s presence elevated the team’s performance, giving the Warriors a new force as they look to make a deep playoff run.

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WNBA’s Golden State Valkyries Kick Off Season with Community Programs in Oakland

“The Golden State Valkyries are more than a team—they’re a movement,” said Oakland Interim-Mayor Kevin Jenkins. “Their touchdown in Oakland marks a new era of opportunity, inspiration, and equity in sports. This partnership reflects our city’s deep commitment to uplifting women, investing in youth, and building a community where every dream has a place to grow. We’re proud to welcome the Valkyries to The Town.”

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The Valkyries came to Oakland City Hall with a “Hoopbus.” Present were (from left to right): City Councilmembers Noel Gallo, Rebecca Kaplan, Zac Unger and Rowena Brown; Oakland Mayor-elect Barbara Lee, Valkyries President Jess Smith, a Valkyries team representative and Deputy Mayor LaNiece Jones. Photo courtesy Rebecca Kaplan’s office.

Team installs new nets at playgrounds, holds flag-raisings at City Halls in Oakland and S.F.

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The Golden State Valkyries brought the excitement of their inaugural season to every corner of the Bay Area with a full slate of community celebrations leading up to their historic home-opener against the Los Angeles Sparks at the Chase Center in San Francisco on Friday.

The week featured flag-raising ceremonies at city halls in Oakland and San Francisco, three “Violet Net” installation days at Oakland parks to encourage basketball play, fun “Hoopbus” takeovers at multiple schools presented by Kaiser Permanente, and player appearances.

In total, 90 violet nets were installed on 45 basketball courts across 34 public parks throughout Oakland this week. A list of the parks receiving violet nets can be found at Valkyries.com.

About the Golden State Valkyries

The Golden State Valkyries, the WNBA affiliate of the seven-time NBA Champion Golden State Warriors, were announced as the 13th WNBA franchise on Oct. 5, 2023. According to Norse mythology, Valkyries are a host of warrior women who are fearless and unwavering – flying through air and sea alike.

This brand is Golden State’s modern interpretation of Valkyries: strong, bold, and fierce. Tipping off during the 2025 WNBA season, the team is headquartered in Oakland and will play home games at Chase Center in San Francisco. For Golden State Valkyries’ assets, including team logos, visit valkyries.com.