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Mike Yastrzemski Mike Yastrzemski Idle versus southpaw
Sat, Apr 27, 2024, 5:08 PM
Yastrzemski isn't in the Giants' lineup for Saturday's game against the Pirates, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Yastrzemski will retreat to the bench as the left-handed Martin Perez prepares to start on the mound for the Bucs. Austin Slater will step in to cover right field Saturday and bat in the leadoff spot. |
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Thairo Estrada Thairo Estrada Returns to lineup
Sat, Apr 27, 2024, 5:04 PM
Estrada (hamstring) is starting at second base and batting eighth Saturday against the Pirates, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Hamstring tightness forced Estrada out of Wednesday's game against the Mets and prevented him from starting Friday, but it seems to no longer be a problem heading into Saturday's contest. The 28-year-old has gone 4-for-16 with two RBI and three runs scored across his last five games. |
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LaMonte Wade Jr. LaMonte Wade Jr. Resting against lefty
Sat, Apr 27, 2024, 5:01 PM
Wade isn't in the Giants' lineup for Saturday's game against Pittsburgh, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: With the Giants set to face lefty Martin Perez on Saturday, the lefty-hitting Wade will stay put in the dugout to begin the game. Wilmer Flores will start at first base instead and bat second. |
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Alex Cobb Alex Cobb MRI comes back clean
Sat, Apr 27, 2024, 4:48 PM
An MRI on Cobb's right shoulder came back negative Saturday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Analysis: Cobb was pulled off his throwing progression a few days ago after experiencing soreness in his shoulder, but he doesn't appear to be dealing with any structural damage. The 36-year-old veteran was moved to the 60-day injured list last Saturday as he continues to work his way back from an offseason hip procedure, and he's also battled elbow problems during his rehab process. He will be eligible to return beginning May 27, though it's unclear whether or not he will be ready to go by then. |
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Camilo Doval Camilo Doval Records second win
Sat, Apr 27, 2024, 12:01 PM
Doval (2-0) allowed two hits and a walk while striking out one over a scoreless inning to earn the win Friday over the Pirates.
Analysis: Doval walked the tightrope in the top of the ninth inning Friday, loading the bases with one out before inducing a double play to escape the jam while keeping the game scoreless. Patrick Bailey then delivered a walk-off three-run home run to give Doval and the Giants the win. Doval has kept runs off the board in seven of his nine appearances this season, earning four saves with a 3.12 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 13:5 K:BB over 8.2 innings. |
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Kyle Harrison Kyle Harrison Fires six scoreless innings
Sat, Apr 27, 2024, 3:47 AM
Harrison didn't factor in the decision Friday against the Pirates after he struck out seven and allowed five hits and no walks across six scoreless innings.
Analysis: Harrison generated 13 swinging strikes on 93 pitches as he gave up fewer than three earned runs in a start for the first time since his season debut. The right-hander missed out on his third win, however, as the Giants didn't score until Patrick Bailey's walk-off, three-run homer in the ninth. Harrison has a 4.09 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 31:5 K:BB over 33 innings through five starts this season. |
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Patrick Bailey Patrick Bailey Launches walk-off homer
Sat, Apr 27, 2024, 3:34 AM
Bailey went 1-for-4 with a walk-off, three run home run in Friday's 3-0 win against the Pirates.
Analysis: The Giants mustered just four singles through eight innings Friday, but Bailey broke a scoreless tie in the bottom of the ninth with a 378-foot shot over the wall in right field. The 24-year-old backstop hit just seven homers in 97 games as a rookie last season, but he's well on his way to eclipsing that in 2024 with three long balls through 20 contests. Bailey has been a key offensive piece for San Francisco early in the season with a .297/.365/.516 slash line, five doubles and 10 RBI in addition to the homers. |
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Alex Cobb Alex Cobb Pauses throwing program
Fri, Apr 26, 2024, 6:26 PM
Cobb (hip/elbow/shoulder) has been held back from throwing for the last few days due to soreness in his right shoulder, and he is set to see a team doctor Friday night, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.comreports.
Analysis: Cobb was shifted to the 60-day IL on April 20 to give him more time to recover from his multiple ailments. He underwent left hip surgery in the offseason and was progressing through his rehab assignment following spring training, but he has suffered another setback with right shoulder soreness this time. Cobb's visit with the team doctor Friday night should give him and the Giants a better idea of the next steps forward in his rehab schedule. |
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Thairo Estrada Thairo Estrada Not starting Friday
Fri, Apr 26, 2024, 5:18 PM
Estrada (hamstring) is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Pirates, Shayna Rubin of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Analysis: Estrada went 0-for-2 in Wednesday's game against the Mets before being pulled due to left hamstring tightness. The Giants had their off day Thursday, but the 28-year-old will sit out for at least one more game while managing his injury. Tyler Fitzgerald will start at second base Friday and bat eighth against Pirates right-hander Quinn Priester. |
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Austin Slater Austin Slater Notches first steal
Thu, Apr 25, 2024, 11:46 AM
Slater went 1-for-2 with a walk and a stolen base in Wednesday's 8-2 loss to the Mets.
Analysis: Slater has struggled at the plate this year, but he remains in a short-side platoon role in right field. The steal was his first of the campaign, and he's batting just .115 with one RBI, three runs scored and no extra-base hits over 32 plate appearances. Slater will often play in right field when Mike Yastrzemski is on the bench, but the former's hitting hasn't been strong enough to make much of a fantasy impact. |
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Tyler Fitzgerald Tyler Fitzgerald Swats first homer
Thu, Apr 25, 2024, 11:43 AM
Fitzgerald went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 8-2 loss to the Mets.
Analysis: Fitzgerald got the Giants on the board in the seventh inning. He has often found his way into the lineup versus southpaws while also serving as a right-handed bench bat. The utility man is batting .269 with a homer, four stolen bases, three RBI, five runs scored, two doubles and a triple over 28 plate appearances. |
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Sean Hjelle Sean Hjelle Takes loss Wednesday
Thu, Apr 25, 2024, 11:40 AM
Hjelle (0-1) took the loss versus the Mets on Wednesday, allowing three runs on two hits and a walk while striking out two over 2.2 innings.
Analysis: Blake Snell (thigh) was placed on the injured list Wednesday, forcing the Giants to go with a bullpen game. Hjelle ended up with the most innings of the seven pitchers used, but he was unable to match his success from his season debut Sunday versus the Diamondbacks, when he pitched two innings of one-hit ball. The right-hander was on the shelf with an elbow injury to begin the season, and he'll likely serve as a long reliever for the majority of 2024. |
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Thairo Estrada Thairo Estrada Battling hamstring tightness
Wed, Apr 24, 2024, 5:57 PM
Estrada was removed from Wednesday's game against the Mets due to left hamstring tightness, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Analysis: Estrada reportedly wanted to play through his injury, suggesting that his removal was more of a precautionary decision. The Giants don't play Thursday, so the 28-year-old will get an extra day to recover and may be able to return Friday without missing any time. |
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Blake Snell Blake Snell Out with Grade 2 adductor strain
Wed, Apr 24, 2024, 1:57 PM
Giants manager Bob Melvin said Wednesday that Snell could spend more than the minimum 15 days on the injured list after being diagnosed with a moderate left adductor strain, Shayna Rubin of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Analysis: Snell first felt the injury during a recent bullpen session and still was in discomfort when he attempted to throw again, necessitating a move to the IL on Wednesday. After Snell was scratched ahead of his scheduled start, the Giants tabbed Ryan Walker to open Wednesday's contest, with Mitch White being a candidate to cover multiple innings once Walker exits the contest. Melvin didn't provide details on how the Giants plan to fill Snell's spot in the rotation for what will be a multi-week absence. |
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LaMonte Wade Jr. LaMonte Wade Jr. Sitting against southpaw
Wed, Apr 24, 2024, 11:59 AM
Wade is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Mets, Shayna Rubin of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Analysis: As per usual, the lefty-hitting Wade finds himself on the bench while the Giants face off against a left-handed starting pitcher (Sean Manaea) in the series finale. Wilmer Flores will replace Wade at first base and as the Giants' No. 2 batter. |
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Jung Hoo Lee Jung Hoo Lee Takes seat for series finale
Wed, Apr 24, 2024, 11:58 AM
Lee is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Mets, Shayna Rubin of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Analysis: Lee is one of multiple lefty-hitting regulars for the Giants who will take a seat Wednesday as the Mets send left-hander Sean Manaea to the hill for the series finale. Austin Slater steps into Lee's usual spot atop the batting order, while the Giants will roll out an outfield featuring Michael Conforto, Tyler Fitzgerald and Slater from left to right. |
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Mike Yastrzemski Mike Yastrzemski Sits against lefty Wednesday
Wed, Apr 24, 2024, 11:57 AM
Yastrzemski is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Mets, Shayna Rubin of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Analysis: With left-hander Sean Manaea on the hill for the Mets, the lefty-hitting Yastrzemski will get a breather in the series finale. Yastrzemski starred in Tuesday's 5-1 win, going 2-for-3 with a run scored while delivered a two-run single in the fifth inning and plating another run with a single in the seventh. |
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Ryan Walker Ryan Walker Opening Wednesday's game
Wed, Apr 24, 2024, 11:56 AM
Walker will serve as the Giants' opening pitcher for Wednesday's game against the Mets, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Analysis: The Giants will opt for an impromptu bullpen day in the series finale with the Mets after Blake Snell (adductor) was scratched from his scheduled start and placed on the 15-day injured list. New acquisition Mitch White would seem to be a candidate to eat some innings as a bulk reliever Wednesday once Walker exits the contest. |
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Landen Roupp Landen Roupp Rejoins big club
Wed, Apr 24, 2024, 11:54 AM
The Giants recalled Roupp from Triple-A Sacramento on Wednesday.
Analysis: Roupp was optioned to Triple-A on Tuesday, but he'll be back with the Giants one day later after Blake Snell (adductor) was placed on the 15-day injured list in a corresponding move. Snell had been slated to start Wednesday's game against the Mets, and though Ryan Walker is now set to serve as the Giants' opening pitcher, Roupp is likely to be part of the Giants' pitching plan either as a multi-inning reliever. Each of his eight appearances with the Giants this season have come out of the bullpen, with Roupp posting a 4.35 ERA, 1.35 WHIP and 7:4 K:BB across 10.1 innings. |
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Blake Snell Blake Snell Headed to IL with adductor strain
Wed, Apr 24, 2024, 11:53 AM
The Giants placed Snell on the 15-day injured list Wednesday with a left adductor strain.
Analysis: Snell had been scheduled to start Wednesday's game against the Mets, but he's been scratched as a result of the injury and will now miss at least a couple weeks. It's not clear when or how he suffered the injury, but Snell has struggled mightily since getting off to a delayed start to his season after signing with the Giants late in spring training. Over his three starts, Snell has posted a 11.57 ERA, 1.97 WHIP and 12:5 K:BB in 11.2 innings. With Snell on the shelf, Ryan Walker will serve as the Giants' opening pitcher Wednesday in a bullpen day. |
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