The Giants are making a big change to their pitching staff, shifting Jordan Hicks back to the bullpen and moving Hayden Birdsong into their starting rotation.

Hicks signed a four-year, $44 million deal with the Giants in January 2024 to join the team as a starter after spending years with the St. Louis Cardinals as a reliever. The right-hander started hot (1.59 ERA in April) but transitioned to the bullpen by late July as the innings added up and fatigue set in.

Preview the May 18 matchup between the San Francisco Giants and Athletics with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more.

The Athletics are an underdog (+110 moneyline odds) when they take on the Giants (-130). The Giants will start Landen Roupp (2-3) against the Athletics and Luis Severino (1-4). Here's what you need to get ready for Saturday's Giants vs.

Charter Communications is merging with Cox Communications in an approximately $34.5 billion deal that brings together two of the biggest cable companies in the country

Two of the largest cable companies in the US are intent on merging. Charter Communications’ proposed acquisition of Cox Communications — the largest division of Cox Enterprises — will value the former at over $34 billion inclusive of debt.