BOTTOM LINE: The Athletics lead 1-0 in a three-game series against the San Francisco Giants. The Athletics have a 37-53 record overall and a 16-27 record in home games. The Athletics are 17-8 in games ...

PITCHING PROBABLES: Pirates: Mike Burrows (1-2, 4.15 ERA, 1.27 WHIP, 35 strikeouts); Mariners: Luis Castillo (4-5, 3.55 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, 79 strikeouts) BOTTOM LINE: The Pittsburgh Pirates will aim to ...