Stalling hits game-ending, 2-run HR, Pirates beat Giants 8-6
Jacob Stallings hit a two-out, two-run homer in the ninth inning and the Pittsburgh Pirates rallied past the San Francisco Giants 8-6MAY 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cronenworth, Tatis homer off Cueto, Padres rout Giants 11-1
Jake Cronenworth hit a splash shot, Fernando Tatis Jr. also connected off Johnny Cueto and the San Diego Padres roughed up the San Francisco Giants 11-1MAY 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Clubs two-run homer Ruf went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run during Wednesday's 6-5 loss to the Rockies.
Impact The 34-year-old didn't start Wednesday's contest, but he entered on a double switch during the fourth inning and ended up receiving three at-bats. Ruf has a .209/.340/.512 slash line with four homers, 12 RBI and nine runs in 53 plate appearances this season.
MAY 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Gray stays perfect at home, Rockies beat Giants, 6-5
Jon Gray tossed six strong innings and helped himself with an RBI single, and the Colorado Rockies held off the San Francisco Giants for a 6-5 winMAY 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Snell gets 1st W with Padres, backed by Machado HR vs Giants
Blake Snell earned his first win for the San Diego Padres, backed by Manny Machado’s early three-run homer in a 6-2 victory over the San Francisco GiantsMAY 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Darvish fans 12, replay reversal helps Padres top Giants 3-2
Yu Darvish struck out 12 and the San Diego Padres, helped when a replay review turned a Giants grand slam into a foul ball, beat San Francisco 3-2MAY 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Darvish scheduled to start as San Diego hosts San Francisco
The Giants will start Logan Webb on Friday and the Padres are expected to counter with Yu DarvishAPRIL 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
On base three times Monday Ruf went 1-for-3 with an RBI single, two walks and a run scored in Monday's 12-0 blowout win over the Rockies.
Impact Ruf contributed an RBI single as part of the Giants' first-inning rally. He got aboard with a walk in the second and scored on a three-run double by Mauricio Dubon. Through 36 plate appearances, Ruf has three home runs, nine RBI, seven runs scored and a stolen base. The outfielder is slashing .207/.333/.552 and will typically hit in the middle of the order versus southpaws.
APRIL 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Posey hits 2-run homer, Giants pound Rockies in 12-0 rout
Anthony DeSclafani pitched a three-hitter, Evan Longoria had a two-run double and an RBI single after sitting out three games with a sore left hamstring, and the San Francisco Gian...APRIL 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Gausman expected to start as San Francisco hosts Miami
The Marlins will start Pablo Lopez on Saturday and the Giants are expected to counter with Kevin GausmanAPRIL 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Wood expected to start for the Giants against the Marlins
The Marlins will start Sandy Alcantara on Friday while the Giants are expected to counter with Alex WoodAPRIL 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Casali catches 5th straight shutout, Giants beat Marlins 3-0
Giants catcher Curt Casali caught his fifth consecutive shutout, guiding Aaron Sanchez and four relievers in San Francisco’s 3-0 win over the Miami MarlinsAPRIL 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Blasts three-run homer Ruf hit a pinch-hit, three-run home run in his only at-bat in Wednesday's 6-5 loss to the Phillies.
Impact Ruf pinch hit for pitcher Caleb Baragar in the seventh inning and blasted the three-run shot to tie the game at 4-4. The 34-year-old Ruf has mostly worked in a bench role this season. He has three homers, six RBI, five runs scored and a stolen base across 23 plate appearances. Only one of his four hits so far has stayed in the yard.
APRIL 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Blast from past: Ruf homers vs. former club In his return to Philadelphia, Darin Ruf put his power on display with a dramatic pinch-hit three-run homer in the seventh inning, but it wa...
APRIL 21, 2021 • MLB.COM
Knapp's 9th-inning single leads Phillies past Giants 6-5
Andrew Knapp hit the winning single in the ninth inning, Bryce Harper hit a tying solo homer in the seventh and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the San Francisco Giants 6-5APRIL 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Giants’ Darin Ruf smashes 3-run homer in return to Philadelphia (Video) Former Philadelphia Phillies utilityman Darin Ruf smashed a three-run homer on Wednesday to even things up for the Giants. After spending t...
APRIL 21, 2021 • FANSIDED.COM
Slugs second homer, steals bag Ruf went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and a stolen base Wednesday against the Padres.
Impact Ruf was in the lineup in place of Alex Dickerson with lefty Blake Snell on the mound. He launched his second home run of the season, both of which have come against southpaws. He'll likely continue to get his at-bats primarily when he has the handedness advantage, meaning Dickerson should see the majority of playing time in left field as the season wears on.
APRIL 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Ruf's homer, Gausman's arm help Giants beat Padres 3-2 in 10
Alex Dickerson scored on Donovan Solano’s sacrifice fly in the top of the 10th inning and the San Francisco Giants beat the San Diego Padres 3-2 to take two of threeAPRIL 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Launches first long ball Monday Ruf went 1-for-1 with a solo home run and a walk in a 3-2 win over the Padres on Monday.
Impact Ruf opened up the second inning by mashing a changeup deep to center field to put the Giants up 1-0. The long ball was his first hit of the campaign. Ruf was lifted in favor of Alex Dickerson in the sixth inning, and the combination of his platoon splits and his defensive limitations will likely continue to limit his at-bats.
APRIL 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Yastrzemski, Giants win 3-2 over Padres; Tatis injured SAN DIEGO - Pinch-hitter Mike Yastrzemski launched a go-ahead homer in the seventh inning and Darin Ruf and Evan Longoria also connected to...
APRIL 6, 2021 • THESTAR.COM
Yastrzemski, Giants win 3-2 over Padres; Tatis injured Pinch-hitter Mike Yastrzemski hit a go-ahead home run in the seventh inning and Darin Ruf and Evan Longoria also...
APRIL 6, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
Yastrzemski, Giants win 3-2 over Padres; Tatis injured
Pinch-hitter Mike Yastrzemski launched a go-ahead home run in the seventh inning and Darin Ruf and Evan Longoria also connected to lead the San Francisco Giants to a 3-2 victory ag...APRIL 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Battling for final reserve role Ruf and LaMonte Wade Jr. are the candidates for the last reserve spot on the 26-man roster, the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Impact Ruf is out of minor league options, which could help keep him in the majors. Ruf is hitting just .195 (8-for-41) with a home run this spring.
MARCH 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Ohtani fans 5 in return to mound; Harper HR on 1st swing
Shohei Ohtani figured he’d be careful in his return to the mound after two injury-spoiled seasonsMARCH 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Giants with 2 to go ahead of arb deadline Friday marks another notable day on the offseason calendar, as the Giants will have until 10 a.m. PT to exchange salary proposals with unsig...
JANUARY 15, 2021 • MLB.COM
