AUGUST 1, 2021•THEATHLETIC.COM
'Right over my head!': LaMonte Wade Jr. gives his parents a thrill in Giants' homer-fueled winWade's splashdown highlighted the fourth time in 22 seasons the Giants hit five home runs in a home game; Kapler got a steak-like cake.
'Right over my head!': LaMonte Wade Jr. gave his parents a thrill in Giants' homer-fueled winWade's splashdown highlighted the fourth time in 22 seasons the Giants hit five home runs in a home game; Kapler got a steak-like cake.
AUGUST 1, 2021•THEATHLETIC.COM
LEADING OFF: Bryant set for SF debut, Tatis on injured list
Kris Bryant is expected to make his debut for the NL West-leading Giants on Sunday when they host HoustonAUGUST 1, 2021•ASSOCIATED PRESS
Díaz mashes twice, but Astros drop slugfestSAN FRANCISCO -- So much for Oracle Park being pitcher-friendly. Aledmys Díaz followed up Jose Altuve’s two-homer night on Friday with two o...
AUGUST 1, 2021•MLB.COM
Brandon Belt - Needs more rehab gamesBelt (knee) should return within a week or 10 days, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
ImpactBelt was having a strong season at the plate, slashing .253/.363/.512, before suffering a knee injury in late June. He's made a pair of rehab appearances already but needs a few more before he's considered ready to return.
JULY 31, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Wilmer Flores - Won't start SundayManager Gabe Kapler said he hopes Flores (back) will be available off the bench Sunday versus the Astros, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
ImpactThe 29-year-old exited Saturday's contest with soreness in his lower back, but it appears the injury isn't a serious concern. He went 1-for-2 with a two-run homer prior to exiting the contest. Flores should be considered day-to-day heading into Sunday's series finale.
JULY 31, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Tommy La Stella - Still needs more timeLa Stella (hamstring/thumb) is expected to be activated off the 60-day injured list in the next week or 10 days, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
ImpactLa Stella has missed nearly three months while battling a hamstring strain and then a thumb fracture. He's already played a total of 10 rehab games but evidently needs a handful more before he's ready to return.
JULY 31, 2021•ROTOWIRE
