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Tosses five innings Cobb allowed three runs (two earned) on six hits over five innings in Friday's win over the Mets. He struck out three and did not factor in the decision.

Impact Cobb returned from a stint on the injured list with an oblique injury and made his first start since June 13. He tossed 56 of 79 pitches for strikes, including 10 whiffs. The veteran righty owns a strong 3.12 ERA and 79:21 K:BB across 83.2 frames this season. Cobb is currently lined up to face the Mariners at home next week.

JULY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Activated for Friday return San Francisco activated Cobb (oblique) from the 15-day injured list ahead of his scheduled start Friday against the Mets, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic reports.

Impact Cobb was excellent in his lone minor-league rehab outing last Saturday with Single-A San Jose, racking up nine strikeouts across 3.2 innings of one-run ball. Following a 15-day absence to heal a mild oblique strain, he returns Friday to a sharp 3.09 season ERA and 76:21 K:BB through 78.2 major-league innings.

JUNE 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set for Friday return Cobb (oblique) will return to the Giants' rotation Friday versus the Mets, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact Cobb proved his health in a rehab start Saturday with Single-A San Jose, tallying nine strikeouts over 3.2 innings of one-run ball. He's been on the shelf since June 15 because of a mild left oblique strain.

JUNE 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Expected back this week Cobb (oblique) is expected to return from the injured list during this week's road trip, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact He struck out nine and walked none over 3.2 innings in a rehab start Saturday for Single-A San Jose. Cobb was able to build up to 66 pitches while touching 96 mph with his fastball in that rehab outing, so it makes sense that he would be able return to the rotation this week, likely either Friday in New York or Thursday in Toronto.

JUNE 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Giants place RHP Alex Cobb (oblique) on IL The San Francisco Giants placed right-hander Alex Cobb on the 15-day injured list Sunday due to a left oblique strain.

JUNE 18, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Giants put right-handed pitcher Alex Cobb on injured list with oblique strain

The San Francisco Giants have put pitcher Alex Cobb on the injured list with an oblique strain

JUNE 18, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out with oblique strain Cobb was placed on the 15-day injured list Sunday, retroactive to June 15, with a left oblique strain, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact The veteran right-hander dealt with hip tightness during his June 8 start in Colorado and lasted just 79 pitches his last time out against St. Louis on Tuesday, and he'll now be sidelined for at least the next couple weeks with an oblique strain. It's a big blow to San Francisco's rotation, and it's unclear if Cobb will have a chance to return when first eligible June 30.

JUNE 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Can't go deep Tuesday Cobb didn't factor into the decision in Tuesday's 11-3 win over the Cardinals, giving up two runs on five hits and two walks over four innings. He struck out five.

Impact The Giants held just a 3-2 lead when Cobb got the hook after 79 pitches (51 strikes), denying him a chance at his sixth win of the year. The veteran right-hander dealt with tightness in his left hip during his last start, which might explain why he wasn't pushed too hard, but it didn't appear to be an issue Tuesday. Cobb will take a 3.09 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and 76:21 K:BB through 78.2 innings into his next outing, likely to come at home early next week against the Padres.

JUNE 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Giants' Alex Cobb aims for strong encore vs. Cardinals The last time Giants right-hander Alex Cobb faced the St. Louis Cardinals, he threw a six-hit shutout on April 24 in San Francisco

JUNE 13, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Had hip tightness Thursday Cobb battled minor hip tightness during his start Thursday at Colorado, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Cobb told reporters afterward that it's a minor issue and will not prevent him from taking his next scheduled turn in the Giants' rotation. He looked a little uncomfortable in parts of Thursday's outing while surrendering four earned runs on eight hits and one walk over five innings in a no-decision versus the Rockies. Cobb did manage to tally seven strikeouts in what became a 6-4 comeback victory for San Francisco. He holds a solid 3.01 ERA with 71 strikeouts through 74.2 total innings this year.

JUNE 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting on Thursday Cobb will start for the Giants on Thursday in Colorado, Danny Emerman of KNBR 680 San Francisco reports.

Impact The team had been considering an opener/bulk reliever situation but instead will go with Cobb, who will be on normal rest. The Giants could use an opener Friday against the Cubs instead.

JUNE 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cobb rebounds with scoreless outing vs. O's SAN FRANCISCO -- Alex Cobb rebounded from his worst start of the year with one of his best. Cobb allowed five hits over 7 2/3 scoreless inni...

JUNE 4, 2023 • MLB.COM

Orioles shut out by Giants, 4-0, as Alex Cobb dominates his former club Alex Cobb received the largest contract given to a pitcher in Orioles history. Owed $4.5 million in deferred payments from that agreement, C...

JUNE 4, 2023 • TWINCITIES.COM

Bounces back in big way Cobb (5-2) allowed five hits and struck out seven without walking a batter over 7.2 shutout innings to earn the win Saturday over the Orioles.

Impact Cobb was lit up for seven runs over four innings against the Brewers his last time out, but he responded with his fourth scoreless outing of the season. He's gone at least seven innings in each of those stellar starts. This was also the first time in his last six appearances that he didn't walk a batter. Cobb is at a 2.71 ERA despite a 1.32 WHIP and 64:18 K:BB over 69.2 innings. The right-hander is set to face a tough test in his next start, which is projected to be in Colorado next week.

JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Cobb dazzles and Wilmer Flores provides 2-run single as Giants beat Orioles 4-0

Alex Cobb struck out seven over 7 2/3 scoreless innings to bounce back from his worst outing of the season, Wilmer Flores hit a two-run single and also doubled among his three hits...

JUNE 4, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Giants P Alex Cobb seeks to frustrate Orioles again Alex Cobb will seek to continue to torment the Baltimore Orioles -- both as an employee and now as an opponent -- when he gets the ball Satu...

JUNE 3, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Allows season-high seven runs Cobb (4-2) took the loss Sunday, allowing seven runs on seven hits and four walks over four innings during a 7-5 defeat to the Brewers. He struck out five.

Impact Cobb walked multiple batters for the fourth time over his past five starts and surrendered a season-high seven runs. Coming into the contest, the right-hander had been excellent, sporting a 2.17 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and 52:14 K:BB across 10 appearances (58 innings), so it's safe to chalk Sunday's outing up as an outlier. The 35-year-old's role in the Giants rotation is solidified as long as he's healthy, and his next start is tentatively scheduled during a three-game weekend set versus Baltimore.

MAY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Brewers jump on Giants ace Alex Cobb, win 7-5 William Contreras hit a two-run homer and drove in three runs Sunday afternoon to help the Milwaukee Brewers past the visiting San Francisco...

MAY 28, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Fires seven strong innings Cobb (4-1) got the win over the Twins on Tuesday, allowing three runs on six hits and a walk while striking out eight over seven innings.

Impact Cobb surrendered a two-run homer to Byron Buxton in the first and then a solo home run to Michael Taylor in the fifth but otherwise did not allow a single Twins hitter to reach scoring position. He generated 22 chases and tied his season-high with eight strikeouts while tossing his third quality start over his last four tries. He's now completed at least seven innings five times this season after only managing to do so three times last year. He's sitting at a 2.17 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and 52:14 K:BB over 58 innings and lines up for a road start against the Brewers over the weekend.

MAY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Giants clinch series win vs. Phillies after bullpen steps up to back Cobb's tough outing SAN FRANCISCO — If two players on the Giants have had more disparate starts to the season, it might be Alex Cobb and Taylor Rogers. Cobb too...

MAY 17, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Giants clinch series win vs. Phillies after bullpen steps up to back Cobb's tough outing SAN FRANCISCO — If two players on the Giants have had more disparate starts to the season, it might be Alex Cobb and Taylor Rogers. Cobb too...

MAY 17, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Struggles with control Cobb allowed two runs on five hits and five walks while striking out three over 3.1 innings in a no-decision versus the Phillies on Tuesday.

Impact In addition to his season-high five walks, he also had two wild pitches and a balk. Considering Cobb hadn't allowed a run in three of his last four outings, this was an unusually poor effort. It's also the third time in nine starts he's failed to complete four innings, though he's yet to give up more than three runs in any game. Cobb owns a 1.94 ERA, 1.35 WHIP and 44:13 K:BB over 51 innings. He's tentatively projected for a road start in Minnesota early next week.

MAY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Delivers another dominant start Cobb (3-1) earned the win Thursday, pitching 7.1 shutout innings, while allowing seven hits and two walks against Arizona. He struck out three.

Impact Cobb was lifted after 104 pitches in the eighth inning after walking Josh Rojas. It was the third time in four starts that Cobb did not allow a run. His ERA is down to 1.70, well below his career 3.76 ERA. However, Cobb's WHIP sits at 1.24, nearly identical to his career 1.26 WHIP. So an ERA regression is likely coming.

MAY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Cobb keeps Brewers grounded as Giants win fourth straight SAN FRANCISCO — Alex Cobb threw seven shutout innings and the Giants got home runs from middle infielders Thairo Estrada and Brett Wisely in...

MAY 7, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Giants' Alex Cobb shuts down struggling Brewers Alex Cobb pitched shutout ball for the second time in three starts, Thairo Estrada and Brett Wisely homered, and the San Francisco Giants be...

MAY 7, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM