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Freeman HR ahead of emotional return, Dodgers sweep Reds

Freddie Freeman homered and drove in three runs ahead of what’s sure to be an emotional weekend, leading Clayton Kershaw and the Los Angeles Dodgers over the Cincinnati Reds 10-5 f...

JUNE 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Swanson homers twice, Braves hold on to beat Giants 7-6

Dansby Swanson hit two home runs and the Atlanta Braves built a big lead early before holding off the San Francisco Giants 7-6 for their 18th win in 21 games this month

JUNE 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Yields two runs in return Cobb allowed two runs on four hits and a walk over four innings in Sunday's loss to the Pirates. He struck out two and did not factor in the decision.

Impact The only damage against Cobb came via the long ball; he coughed up solo home runs to Hoy Park and Jack Suwinski in the third and fourth innings, respectively. It was his first start since May 29 after a stint on the injured list. He threw 37 of 60 pitches for strikes. The 34-year-old is now sporting a 5.62 ERA with a 49:13 K:BB through nine starts. Cobb is expected to face the Reds at home next week, when he'll likely work deeper into the game.

JUNE 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Suwinski hits 3rd HR in bottom 9th, lifts Bucs over Giants

Jack Suwinski hit his third homer of the game in the ninth inning, giving the Pittsburgh Pirates a 4-3, walk-off victory over the San Francisco Giants to avoid a three-game sweep

JUNE 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Activated for start The Giants activated Cobb (neck) from the 15-day injured list ahead of his scheduled start Sunday in Pittsburgh, Evan Webeck of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact Reliever Mauricio Llovera was sent to Triple-A Sacramento to clear a spot on the 26-man active roster for Cobb, who returns from a strained neck following a minimum-length stay on the IL. The right-hander didn't complete a minor-league rehab assignment prior to being reinstated, but he's not expected to have any major workload restrictions in Sunday's outing.

JUNE 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pirates take home losing streak into matchup with the Giants

The Pittsburgh Pirates host the San Francisco Giants looking to stop a four-game home losing streak

JUNE 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Crawford, Giants pounce on shaky Pirates bullpen in 7-5 win

Brandon Crawford tied the game with an RBI single in the sixth and provided some breathing room with an RBI double in the ninth as the San Francisco Giants rallied past the Pittsbu...

JUNE 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pirates host the Giants on 3-game home slide

The Pittsburgh Pirates look to stop their three-game home skid with a victory against the San Francisco Giants

JUNE 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cleared to start Sunday The Giants announced that Cobb (neck) will be activated from the 15-day injured list to start Sunday's game against the Pirates in Pittsburgh, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area...

Impact Cobb is on track to return after a minimum-length stay on the IL due to a neck strain. He completed a live batting practice session Tuesday without incident, and the Giants determined after evaluating him a day later that he wouldn't require a rehab assignment before coming off the IL. Prior to sustaining the neck injury, Cobb went 3-2 with a 5.73 ERA and 1.49 WHIP over eight starts spanning 37.2 innings, but a strong 21.3 K-BB% and 2.67 SIERA offer hope that he'll be able to stage a major turnaround in the ratio categories.

JUNE 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Giants take on the Royals on home winning streak

The San Francisco Giants, on a five-game home winning streak, host the Kansas City Royals

JUNE 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Webb 7 shutout IP, Giants beat Royals 4-2 for 5th win in row

Logan Webb pitched five-hit ball over seven scoreless innings to win for the first time in a month, and the San Francisco Giants stretched their winning streak to five with a 4-2 w...

JUNE 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Set for live batting practice Cobb (neck) will throw live batting practice Tuesday, Evan Webeck of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact Cobb was scratched from his scheduled June 3 start with what was originally called back tightness, then a hamstring strain and finally a neck strain. A precise timeline for his return has yet to emerge, but the fact that he's ready to pitch to batters certainly seems to be a good sign.

JUNE 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dozier leads Royals against the Giants after 4-hit outing

The Kansas City Royals take on the San Francisco Giants after Hunter Dozier had four hits on Sunday in a 10-7 loss to the Orioles

JUNE 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Giants bring 1-0 series lead over Dodgers into game 2

The San Francisco Giants play the Los Angeles Dodgers, leading the series 1-0

JUNE 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Resumes playing catch Cobb (neck) has resumed playing catch, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Impact Cobb has been sidelined for a week due to a neck strain, but he's been throwing off flat ground early during his IL stint. The right-hander still has several steps to take to ramp up his workload, and it's not yet clear when he'll be able to rejoin the Giants.

JUNE 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lux leads Dodgers against the Giants after 4-hit performance

The Los Angeles Dodgers play the San Francisco Giants after Gavin Lux had four hits on Thursday in an 11-9 win over the White Sox

JUNE 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Giants and Rockies play to decide series winner

Both the San Francisco Giants and the Colorado Rockies are looking for a series win with a victory on Thursday

JUNE 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rockies bring 1-0 series lead over Giants into game 2

The Colorado Rockies bring a 1-0 advantage into the next game of the series against the San Francisco Giants

JUNE 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Blackmon's pinch-hit HR boosts Rockies past Giants 5-3

Connor Joe homered leading off the game, pinch-hitter Charlie Blackmon connected for a three-run shot and the Colorado Rockies beat the San Francisco Giants 5-3

JUNE 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Moves to injured list Cobb (hamstring) was placed on the 15-day injured list Tuesday, retroactive to June 4, with a neck strain.

Impact The veteran right-hander was scratched from Friday's start with back tightness only for the injury to be clarified as a left hamstring issue, and he's now on the shelf with a neck strain. Cobb will be eligible to return June 19 in Pittsburgh and could be activated at that point, per Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle, so the injury doesn't appear to be a serious concern. Sam Long was recalled from Triple-A Sacramento in a corresponding move, though it's unclear who will fill Cobb's spot in the starting rotation.

JUNE 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rockies enter matchup with the Giants on losing streak

The Colorado Rockies look to stop their four-game skid with a win against the San Francisco Giants

JUNE 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Walton's slam, Junis' solid outing lead Giants past Marlins

Donovan Walton hit a grand slam, Jakob Junis pitched six innings of one-run ball and the San Francisco Giants beat the Miami Marlins 5-1

JUNE 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Marlins play the Giants leading series 2-1

The Miami Marlins lead 2-1 in a four-game series against the San Francisco Giants

JUNE 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Miami Marlins host the San Francisco Giants Saturday

The Miami Marlins host the San Francisco Giants on Saturday

JUNE 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Crawford slam among 5 Giants homers in 15-6 win over Marlins

Brandon Crawford hit his fifth career grand slam, Mike Yastrzemski homered and doubled and the San Francisco Giants beat the Miami Marlins 15-6

JUNE 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS