ALEX COBB NEWS

Tosses seven scoreless Cobb (2-1) earned the win Saturday, allowing five hits and two walks over seven scoreless innings against the Brewers. He struck out five.

Impact Cobb had no issues with the Brewers lineup Saturday, holding the team to just five hits over seven shutout innings without allowing a single extra-base hit. Despite the 2-1 record, Cobb has been incredible through seven starts this season, owning a 2.01 ERA and 6.33 K/BB. Though the 35-year-old isn't the best source of strikeouts (8.48 K/9), Cobb provides value by limiting damage while benefitting from making frequent starts in pitcher-friendly Oracle Park.

MAY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Strong start continues Cobb did not factor into the decision Sunday, allowing three runs on seven hits over five innings against the Padres. He struck out seven.

Impact Cobb turned in another strong outing Sunday, striking out seven while allowing three runs, each of which came in the fifth inning where Austin Nola hit a two-run homer and a Juan Soto single drove in Fernando Tatis. Cobb is off to a roaring start to 2023, having tossed a complete game shutout and owning a 2.43 ERA and an 8.25 K/BB through 33.1 innings. Considering Cobb's incredible form play and pitcher-friendly home diamond, the 35-year-old should remain a strong fantasy option.

MAY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Giants, Padres look to light up scoreboard in Mexico City Say a little prayer for right-handers Alex Cobb and Yu Darvish.

APRIL 30, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Giants, Padres look to light up scoreboard in Mexico City Say a little prayer for right-handers Alex Cobb and Yu Darvish.

APRIL 30, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Tosses complete-game shutout Cobb (1-1) earned the win Monday, allowing six hits and one walk over nine scoreless innings in a 4-0 victory over the Cardinals. He struck out four.

Impact This masterful performance marks the second shutout of Cobb's career. The right-hander currently ranks 10th in the league with a 1.91 ERA, and has not allowed more than two runs in any of his starts this year. The 35-year-old veteran is tentatively slated to face the Padres on the road in his next appearance.

APRIL 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

'We have to play together collectively': Cardinals suffer another frustrating loss The Cardinals were stymied by Giants pitcher Alex Cobb, who pitched a complete game and recorded his first shutout in a decade.

APRIL 25, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Long time coming: Cobb gets 2nd shutout, 10-plus years after 1st SAN FRANCISCO -- Back in 2012, Alex Cobb was a young right-hander who was still attempting to solidify his spot in the Rays’ starting rotati...

APRIL 25, 2023 • MLB.COM

Giants' Alex Cobb fires 6-hit shutout vs. Cardinals Alex Cobb threw the second shutout of his 12-year career and the San Francisco Giants opened a four-game home series against the St.

APRIL 25, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Cobb throws 2nd career shutout, Giants beat Cardinals 4-0

Alex Cobb pitched his first shutout in 11 years and J

APRIL 25, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fans eight in no-decision Cobb didn't factor into the decision in Wednesday's 5-2 extra-innings win over the Marlins, allowing one run on seven hits and a walk over five innings. He struck out eight.

Impact The 35-year-old righty fell short of a quality start but did set a new season high for strikeouts, as Cobb generated 31 called or swinging strikes among his 92 pitches. He's had a strong beginning to the season, posting a 2.79 ERA and 22:3 K:BB through 19.1 innings, but Cobb is still looking for his first win as he heads into his next start, likely to come early next week at home against the Cardinals.

APRIL 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Giants take on the Marlins looking to break road slide

The San Francisco Giants travel to the Miami Marlins looking to end a four-game road losing streak

APRIL 19, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chased in fourth inning Wednesday Cobb pitched 3.2 innings against the Dodgers on Wednesday, allowing two runs on eight hits and one walk while striking out two batters. He did not factor in the decision.

Impact The Giants gave Cobb an early three-run lead, but the veteran hurler couldn't take advantage. He gave up a hit in each of his first three frames but escaped without Los Angeles scoring before being chased with two outs in the fourth. In that inning, he yielded a hit to five of the six batters he faced and gave up two runs, though the damage could have been worse -- one of his outs came on a caught-stealing and the other on a sharp liner to center field. Cobb's 3.14 ERA and 14:2 K:BB on the campaign appear fine on the surface, but he's made it out of the fourth inning just once in three starts.

APRIL 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Giants and Dodgers square off with series tied 1-1

Both the San Francisco Giants and the Los Angeles Dodgers are looking for a series win with a victory on Wednesday

APRIL 12, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Receives no run support Cobb (0-1) allowed two runs on seven hits over seven innings Friday, striking out six and taking a loss against the Royals.

Impact The 35-year-old righty gave up one run through three frames before serving up a solo shot to Vinnie Pasquantino in the fourth. Cobb is sporting an impressive 12:1 K:BB with a 2.53 ERA through two starts to begin the year. He forced 13 whiffs Friday, including 10 with the splitter. Cobb is currently projected to face the Dodgers at home next week.

APRIL 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Royals visit the Giants to begin 3-game series

The San Francisco Giants begin a three-game series at home against the Kansas City Royals on Friday

APRIL 7, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Early exit in no-decision Cobb didn't factor into the decision in Saturday's 7-5 win over the Yankees, giving up two runs (one earned) on four hits and a walk over 3.2 innings. He struck out six.

Impact The right-hander was stingy but not efficient, getting the hook after needing 76 pitches (47 strikes) to record only 11 outs, but he was always likely to get a quick hook after being bothered by knee soreness late in spring training. Cobb is coming off a 2022 campaign in which he struck out a career-high 151 batters over 149.2 innings, but that was also the first time since 2018 he's been able to make more than 18 starts. The 35-year-old is next set to take the mound at home next week against the Royals.

APRIL 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Volpe gets first two hits but disappointed in defensive play

Anthony Volpe got his first two big league hits was was disappointed about a play he was unable to make at shortstop

APRIL 2, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Yankees bring 1-0 series advantage over Giants into game 2

The New York Yankees take a 1-0 lead into the latest game of the series against the San Francisco Giants

APRIL 1, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Starting second game of season Cobb will start the Giants' second game of the season Saturday versus the Yankees, Evan Webeck of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact Cobb has been battling some knee discomfort lately, but he threw four innings in a minor-league game Monday, clearing the way for him to take his first turn of the regular season. Given the difficult matchup and probably a relatively limited workload for Cobb, fantasy managers might want to consider benching him this weekend.

MARCH 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Throws four innings in Scottsdale Cobb (knee) threw four innings in a minor-league contest in Scottsdale on Monday, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact Cobb told Pavlovic after the game that he felt "good" and that he'll be ready for the start of the season. While the right-hander does appear likely to be in the rotation from the start of the campaign, the Giants have not decided if Cobb will start the second game of the season or get pushed back. It's something to keep an eye on for those who roster Cobb in fantasy leagues, as he would face the Yankees if does start the second game or the White Sox if pushed down.

MARCH 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Minor-league game on tap Cobb (knee) is slated to pitch in a minor-league game Monday on the back fields of Giants camp, Danny Emerman of KNBR 680 San Francisco reports.

Impact Cobb's bruised knee apparently responded well to his bullpen session Saturday, so he'll likely aim to get at least a few innings under his belt Monday as he aims to avoid a stint on the injured list to begin the 2023 season. If Cobb checks out fine following Monday's outing, he could be cleared to make a start in New York next weekend in the Giants' season-opening series with the Yankees.

MARCH 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Throwing bullpen Saturday Cobb (knee) will throw a bullpen session Saturday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Cobb was labeled "iffy" for the start of the season by manager Gabe Kapler on Thursday, but it appears he's trending in the right direction. The right-hander is still scheduled to start the second game of the season, as the Giants haven't announced an alternative plan for their rotation yet.

MARCH 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Might miss start of season Cobb (knee) might not be on the active roster on Opening Day, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Cobb took a comebacker off his knee March 11, though he didn't seem to be hindered by the injury after he threw five frames five days later. However, the issue has kept him off the mound since and manager Gabe Kapler remarked that Cobb's status for the start of the regular season is "iffy." Injuries have played a major role in Cobb's career, though he did manage to record 149.2 frames in 2022 while maintaining a 3.73 ERA and 1.30 WHIP with the Giants.

MARCH 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

To start second game of season Giants manager Gabe Kapler announced Tuesday that Cobb (knee) will start the second game of the regular season, Evan Webeck of the San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact Clearly that knee contusion that Cobb suffered Saturday in a Cactus League start against the Dodgers is not going to be a lingering issue. The veteran right-hander pitched to a 3.73 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 151:43 K:BB over 149.2 innings (28 starts) for San Francisco last season.

MARCH 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bullpen session on tap Cobb (knee) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Tuesday, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Impact The side session should provide the Giants with a good gauge for how Cobb's left knee is feeling two days after it was struck by a line drive during his Cactus League start versus the Dodgers. Cobb was diagnosed with a bruise after follow-up tests ruled out any structural damage to the knee, so the right-hander looks as though he could be on track to return to the Giants' spring pitching schedule without having to miss a start. The team will offer an update on his next steps once he completes the bullpen session.

MARCH 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE