DARIN RUF NEWS

Double, home run Ruf went 2-for-4 with a double, two-run home run, an additional RBI and a strikeout as San Francisco beat Arizona 5-2 on Sunday.

Impact Ruf plated Buster Posey with his first inning double and later smacked a two-run home run off Arizona starter Caleb Smith to extend San Francisco's lead to 5-0 in the sixth. It was a nice breakout performance after Ruf had gone 0-for-6 with three strikeouts across his last five appearances and his.250/.373/.510 slash line has continued a late-career renaissance that began in 2020.

JULY 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

DeSclafani dominates, Posey leaves game, Giants win 5-2

Anthony DeSclafani threw 8 2/3 effective innings, Austin Slater and Darin Ruf both homered and the San Francisco Giants beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-2 for their third straight v...

JULY 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kelly pitches Diamondbacks past Giants in 5-3 win

Merrill Kelly threw seven solid innings, Pavin Smith and Josh Reddick homered and the Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the San Francisco Giants 5-3

JULY 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Irvin fans 8, A's beat Giants 6-2 to avoid 3-game sweep

Cole Irvin struck out eight in eight innings to remain unbeaten in five June starts, and the Oakland Athletics beat the San Francisco Giants 6-2

JUNE 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Two hits in return Ruf (hamstring) went 2-for-4 with a double and a run scored in Tuesday's 5-0 win over the Angels.

Impact Ruf made his first appearance since May 26 after he missed nearly four weeks with a right hamstring strain. He hit third in the order Tuesday and served as the designated hitter with the Giants playing in an AL park. The 34-year-old is slashing .256/.375/.523 with six home runs, 15 RBI, 18 runs scored and a stolen base across 104 plate appearances. Ruf will likely be a depth option going forward, although he may see the short side of platoon in left field with Alex Dickerson or pick up time when Brandon Belt needs a day off at first base.

JUNE 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

DeSclafani wins again, Flores HR as Giants top Angels 5-0

Anthony DeSclafani allowed three hits in seven sharp innings, Wilmer Flores homered during a four-run first and the San Francisco Giants defeated the Los Angeles Angels 5-0

JUNE 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Back from injured list Ruf (hamstring) was activated from the 10-day injured list Monday.

Impact Ruf joined Triple-A Sacramento for a rehab assignment Saturday and will rejoin the Giants after going 2-for-8 with a double, two RBI and a run in two minor-league games. The 34-year-old should be a reserve option at first base and left field, and he figures to receive some starts against left-handed pitching.

JUNE 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Eflin, Phillies to face Long, Giants

The Giants will roll out Sammy Long to the mound Sunday and the Phillies plan to give Zach Eflin the start

JUNE 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hoskins breaks out of slump with 6 RBIs, Phillies top Giants

Rhys Hoskins broke out a 2 for 40 slump with a pair of home runs and a career-best six RBIs, leading the Philadelphia Phillies over the San Francisco Giants 13-6

JUNE 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Giants’ Alex Dickerson, Darin Ruf to begin rehab assignments Dickerson was hitting .226 with an OPS of .693 in 51 games this season at the time of the injury.

JUNE 19, 2021 • MERCURYNEWS.COM

Beginning rehab Saturday Ruf (hamstring) will start his Triple-A rehab assignment Saturday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Having been sidelined nearly a month with a strained right hamstring, the first baseman figures to require a couple rehab games before being activated by the Giants. Early next week, perhaps Tuesday against the Angels, remains a realistic target for Ruf's return to action.

JUNE 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Wood expected to start for San Francisco against Philadelphia

The Giants will send Alex Wood to the mound Saturday and the Phillies plan to give Aaron Nola the start

JUNE 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kapler beats former team as Giants defeat Phillies 5-3

Johnny Cueto struck out five in six uneven innings, Brandon Belt homered and the San Francisco Giants beat the Philadelphia Phillies 5-3

JUNE 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Giants host the Phillies after Gausman's solid performance

San Francisco looks to follow up a strong showing by Thursday starter Kevin Gausman

JUNE 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Joyless Journey: D-backs' 23rd straight road loss sets mark

The Arizona Diamondbacks have made dubious history, setting an MLB record with their 23rd straight road loss, a 10-3 trouncing at the hands of the San Francisco Giants

JUNE 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Arizona takes 13-game losing streak into matchup with San Francisco

Arizona heads into the matchup against San Francisco in a rut, losers of 13 straight

JUNE 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Arizona takes 12-game slide into matchup with San Francisco

Arizona is looking to snap its 12-game losing streak with a win over San Francisco

JUNE 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

D-backs lose 21st straight road game, blow 7-run lead at SF

The Arizona Diamondbacks blew a seven-run lead and lost their 21st straight road game, one short of the major league record, when Mike Yastrzemski hit a grand slam in the eighth in...

JUNE 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Appears to be nearing return Manager Gabe Kapler said Tuesday that there was previous optimism that Ruf (hamstring) would be able to return Thursday or Friday but that he may need a few more days before being...

Impact Ruf has been out since suffering a strained right hamstring May 26. He ran the bases Monday and was hoping to be activated toward the end of the week. It still seems possible that he'll be reinstated at some point during the weekend series against the Phillies, though next Tuesday's series opener against the Angels might be a more likely return date at this point.

JUNE 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Crawford, Giants send Diamondbacks to 20th road loss in row

Brandon Crawford homered and drove in three runs as the San Francisco Giants sent the Arizona Diamondbacks to their 20th straight road loss with a 5-2 victory

JUNE 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Runs bases Ruf (hamstring) ran the bases Monday, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact Ruf has been out since late May with a strained right hamstring. He resumed hitting, playing catch and fielding grounders last week and continues to make progress, though his exact return date remains unclear.

JUNE 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Diamondbacks take 10-game slide into matchup with Giants

Arizona heads into the matchup against San Francisco in a rut, losers of 10 straight

JUNE 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ross expected to start for Washington against San Francisco

The Nationals are expected to send Joe Ross to the mound Sunday and the Giants will give Johnny Cueto the start

JUNE 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

San Francisco visits Washington, aims to build on DeSclafani's solid showing

San Francisco looks to follow up a no-hitter by Friday starter Anthony DeSclafani

JUNE 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scherzer hurt, Giants beat Nats 1-0 behind Posey, DeSclafani

Washington ace Max Scherzer left after just 12 pitches with a groin injury, Buster Posey homered and the San Francisco Giants beat the Nationals 1-0 night on Anthony DeSclafani’s c...

JUNE 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS