Happening soon: Open House on the Alpharetta Patch calendar ...

IRENE, S.D. — Platte-Geddes outlasted Alcester-Hudson in the fourth quarter to earn a 46-43 victory in the Blizzard Buster Classic in high school boys basketball action on Saturday.

Free agent infielder Luis Arraez and the San Francisco Giants have agreed to a $12 million, one-year contract, according to a person with knowledge of the negotiations.

While Florida will have a quarterback competition largely centered on Aaron Philo and Tramell Jones Jr., one true freshman could be a dark-horse candidate.

Giants starter Robbie Ray explained why he has confidence that San Francisco's offseason moves will help the team compete in ...