Mason Black made his return to the major leagues Friday night. Called up by the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday, the Valley ...

Black threw four relief innings in Friday's 11-2 loss to the Athletics, allowing five runs (three earned) on five hits -- including two home runs -- while striking out five.

The Giants optioned Black to Triple-A Sacramento on Saturday.

The Giants made a roster move Wednesday, optioning right-handed pitcher Carson Seymour to Triple-A Sacramento, while ...

San Francisco manager Bob Melvin speaks with reporters ahead of the Giants' game against the Arizona Diamondbacks on ...

Black isn’t having the best year — he has a 4.75 ERA and a 5.40 FIP in AAA, with 42 walks in 72 innings — but he’s a very fresh arm, and one who has some Major League reps already in his past.

Mason Black’s debut was no doubt unforgettable to him, but pretty forgettable to fans: a 6-1 trouncing by an inevitable playoff team, making it clear no matter how much we refused to admit it at ...