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 OriolesJUNE 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rodón goes 6 strong, Giants complete sweep of Dodgers 2-0
Carlos Rodón pitched two-hit ball over six strong innings and the San Francisco Giants completed a three-game sweep of the NL West-leading Dodgers, beating Los Angeles 2-0 on Sunda...JUNE 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Remains sidelined Longoria (hamstring) remains on the bench Sunday against the Dodgers, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.
Impact Longoria left Friday's game with left hamstring tightness and didn't appear in Saturday's contest. Exactly how much more time he'll have to miss is unclear. Wilmer Flores will get the start at the hot corner Sunday.
JUNE 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Dodgers' Kershaw loses to Giants in return from month out
Clayton Kershaw gave up a go-ahead home run to Thairo Estrada in a two-run second inning as the three-time Cy Young Award winner returned from the injured list, and the San Francis...JUNE 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Out Saturday Longoria (hamstring) is not in Saturday's lineup against the Dodgers, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Impact With lefty Clayton Kershaw on the hill, the righty-hitting Longoria would surely be in the lineup if he were up for it physically. Wilmer Flores starts at third base as Longoria sits after exiting Friday's game with left hamstring tightness.
JUNE 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Ruf hits 2 HRs, Junis wins 3rd straight as Giants beat LA
Darin Ruf hit two homers and drove in four runs, Joc Pederson added two hits and two RBIs, and Jakob Junis won his third straight decision as the San Francisco Giants beat the Los...JUNE 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Managing hamstring issue Longoria was removed from Friday's game against the Dodgers due to left hamstring tightness, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic reports.
Impact Longoria was unable to run at full strength after grounding out in the bottom of the fourth inning Friday, and he was removed from the game as a result. It's not yet clear whether his injury will require a trip to the injured list, but Thairo Estrada and Darin Ruf will likely see additional playing time if Longoria is unavailable in the coming days.
JUNE 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Exits with apparent injury Longoria exited Friday's game against the Dodgers in the bottom of the fourth inning due to an apparent injury, Evan Webeck of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Impact Longoria slowly ran to first base after grounding out in the bottom of the fourth inning Friday, and he was replaced defensively to begin the fifth. Prior to his departure, he went 1-for-2 with a double, a run and an RBI. The nature and severity of Longoria's injury aren't yet clear.
JUNE 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Takes seat Wednesday Longoria is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rockies, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.
Impact Longoria will head to the bench Wednesday for the second time in the past three games. Thairo Estrada will start at the hot corner and bat sixth in Longoria's absence.
JUNE 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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 5-1JUNE 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 GiantsJUNE 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Not in Saturday's lineup Longoria isn't starting Saturday against the Marlins, Amy Gutierrez of the Giants' official site reports.
Impact Longoria returned to the lineup from a shoulder injury Friday against Miami and went 2-for-5 with a double, a run, a walk and a strikeout. However, Jason Vosler will take over at the hot corner and bat eighth Saturday.
JUNE 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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 15-6JUNE 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Hitting sixth Friday Longoria (shoulder) is starting at third base and hitting sixth Friday against the Marlins.
Impact He appeared off the bench as a pinch hitter in back-to-back games after suffering the shoulder injury Tuesday. Longoria is hitting .310 with five home runs in his last 10 games.
JUNE 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Marlins bring 1-0 series advantage over Giants into game 2
The Miami Marlins play the San Francisco Giants, leading the series 1-0JUNE 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Pinch hits in return Longoria went 0-for-1 in a 3-0 loss Thursday in Miami.
Impact Longoria pinch hit for designated hitter Tommy La Stella in the eighth inning, facing lefty Steven Okert. After being removed from Tuesday's game and sitting out Wednesday due to a shoulder injury, the veteran flew out in his lone plate appearance Thursday. It's unclear when he will return to the field, but it's possible he will be able to contribute with the bat as the designated or pinch hitter in the near term.
JUNE 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Sitting again Thursday Longoria (shoulder) is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Phillies, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Impact The veteran third baseman was lifted from Tuesday's contest with right shoulder soreness and will sit out Thursday for the second straight game. Longoria struck out as a pinch hitter Wednesday, so he could again be available off the bench. Jason Vosler will start at the hot corner and bat eighth.
JUNE 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
On bench Wednesday Longoria (shoulder) isn't in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Phillies, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.
Impact Longoria was removed from Tuesday's game against the Phillies due to right shoulder soreness, and he'll be out of the lineup for at least one matchup. It's possible that the 36-year-old will be available off the bench, but Jason Vosler will start at the hot corner and bat ninth.
JUNE 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Nursing sore shoulder Longoria left Tuesday's game against the Phillies due to soreness in his right shoulder and isn't expected to be in the lineup Wednesday, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.
Impact Longoria went 0-for-1 with a strikeout and a walk prior to exiting Tuesday's contest, and he's poised to receive a day off for the series finale in Philadelphia. The veteran third baseman may still be available off the bench, however, so the injury doesn't appear to be a serious concern.
JUNE 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Pederson's homer lifts Giants over sliding Phillies in 11
Joc Pederson’s two-run homer in the 11th inning helped power the San Francisco Giants to a 7-4 victory over the struggling Philadelphia PhilliesJUNE 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Phillies aim to stop 4-game slide, play the Giants
The Philadelphia Phillies look to stop a four-game skid when they play the San Francisco GiantsMAY 31, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Power surge continues Longoria went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and three strikeouts in Monday's 5-4 extra-inning win over the Phillies.
Impact Longoria homered for the third game in a row, and his fifth time in the last five contests. The power surge is part of a seven-game hitting streak, during which he's gone 9-for-26 (.346). The third baseman owns a .241/.268/.556 slash line with five long balls, 11 RBI, seven runs scored and a 33.9 percent strikeout rate in 16 contests this season.
MAY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Casali's HR gives Giants 5-4 win, Phillies lose 11th of 15
Curt Casali hit a two-run homer in the 10th inning, and the San Francisco Giants beat Philadelphia 5-4 on Monday in a long-ball contest that extended the Phillies losing streak to...MAY 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Homers again Sunday Longoria went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in Sunday's 6-4 win over the Reds.
Impact Longoria's eighth-inning blast gave the Giants their first lead in a game that didn't see them record a hit until the seventh inning. The third baseman's hitting streak is up to six games, a span in which he's hit all four of his homers this year while going 8-for-22 (.364). Overall, he's at a .240/.269/.520 slash line with 10 RBI, six runs scored and a pair of doubles in 15 contests.
MAY 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Longoria's 4th homer in 4 games lifts Giants over Reds 6-4
Evan Longoria hit his fourth home run in four games, a go-ahead, three-run drive in a six-run eighth inning that lifted the San Francisco Giants over the Cincinnati Reds 6-4 and av...MAY 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
