Topic: San Francisco Giants

The San Diego Padres activated shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. from the 10-day injured list and inserted him into the starting lineup for Friday night's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Petco Park.

The 85th Masters headlines weekend sports action, but plenty of other elite athletes perform as part of national broadcasts Friday through Sunday. NASCAR, MLB, NHL and NBA seasons also continue through the weekend.

The San Diego Padres have placed star shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. on the injured list, but the team says it doesn't look like he'll need surgery for his shoulder.

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. sustained a partial dislocation of his left shoulder when he took a powerful swing during a game with the San Francisco Giants on Monday.

Outfielder Rafael Ortega provided some preseason drama with a walk-off grand slam to help the Chicago Cubs beat the Oakland Athletics in a spring training game in Mesa, Ariz.

Former Baltimore Orioles manager Joe Altobelli, who guided the club to a World Series championship in 1983, died Wednesday of natural causes. He was 88.

The Los Angeles Dodgers appeared to be in postseason form with a 10-0 win over the Colorado Rockies in their second spring training game of 2021. Trevor Bauer also was dominant in his first appearance for the Dodgers.

Legendary baseball star and onetime home run king Hank Aaron, who captivated the nation almost 50 years ago when he broke the mark held by Babe Ruth, died Friday at the age of 86.

The Boston Red Sox have hired Bianca Smith as a Minor League coach. She will be the first Black woman to coach in professional baseball history.

Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker says he hasn't decided if he wants to return for the job after the 2021 season.