JAKE MCGEE NEWS

Earns save against Cubs McGee clinched the save Sunday against the Cubs after tossing a scoreless ninth inning, allowing one hit.

Impact McGee has closed the door on his last two save chances, and he seems to be settling down after allowing earned runs in two straight contests earlier this month. The veteran reliever has gone 31-for-36 in save chances this season and owns a 3.60 ERA across five appearances this month.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Flores homers, Giants beat Cubs 6-5 for 7th straight win

Wilmer Flores homered and drove in three runs, Kris Bryant scored two against his former team, and the San Francisco Giants hung on to beat the Chicago Cubs 6-5 for their season-hi...

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Registers 30th save McGee pitched a perfect inning to earn the save in Wednesday's 7-4 win over Colorado.

Impact San Francisco rallied for a three-run lead in the top of the ninth inning, and McGee had no trouble making it stick as he earned his 30th save of the year. Prior to 2021, he had never recorded more than 19 saves in a season. McGee has been excellent with a 2.76 ERA, 0.90 WHIP and 58:10 K:BB through 58.2 innings, although he's faltered a bit more lately by allowing eight runs (seven earned) across his last 11.1 innings.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Giants get 4 in 9th to beat Rockies; 1st team with 90 wins

LaMonte Wade Jr. and Evan Longoria each had two RBIs during a four-run rally in the ninth inning and the streaking San Francisco Giants beat the Colorado Rockies 7-4

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Shaky in non-save situation McGee pitched the ninth inning of Sunday's 6-4 win over the Dodgers, allowing two runs (one earned) on two hits with one strikeout.

Impact After Austin Barnes reached on an error, Albert Pujols halved San Francisco's lead with a two-run homer. A one-out single brought the tying run to the plate but the closer was able to nail down the win (he did not qualify for the save) to put the Giants alone in first place atop the NL West. McGee has now permitted runs in consecutive appearances, though San Francisco has won both games and he still possesses an excellent 2.81 ERA.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Duggar triples, Giants hold off Dodgers 6-4 for NL West lead

Steven Duggar hit a tiebreaking two-run triple after being called up earlier in the day, Brandon Belt homered, and the San Francisco Giants wrapped up their key weekend series agai...

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Takes fifth blown save McGee allowed a run on three hits in one inning Friday versus the Dodgers. He was charged with a blown save.

Impact San Francisco nursed a 1-0 lead from the third to the ninth inning, but McGee wasn't able to slam the door before Chris Taylor's game-tying RBI single. McGee is 29-for-34 in save chances this season, although three of his five blown saves have come in his last 10 appearances. He owns a 2.70 ERA, 0.90 WHIP and 57:10 K:BB across 56.2 innings overall. Since he's pitched both Thursday and Friday, McGee might not be available should a save chance arise Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Collects 29th save McGee gave up a hit and a walk in a scoreless ninth inning Wednesday to record his 29th save of the season in a 3-2 win over the Mets. He struck out one.

Impact The southpaw has converted three straight save chances since blowing his fourth of the year, and second of the month, Aug. 18 -- also against the Mets. Despite some recent speed bumps, McGee sports a 2.63 ERA, 0.86 WHIP and 56:10 K:BB through 54.2 innings in what has become a career-best campaign. as his previous personal best in saves was only 19.

AUGUST 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Giants turn 5 DPs, get Alonso with bags full to top Mets 3-2

Jake McGee induced a game-ending popup from Pete Alonso with the bases loaded, and the San Francisco Giants turned five double plays to beat the freefalling New York Mets 3-2

AUGUST 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Notches 28th save McGee secured the save, allowing just one hit while striking out one across one inning in the win over the Athletics on Sunday.

Impact McGee entered the ninth inning with a one-run lead. He allowed a double to Josh Harrison, but retired the other three batters including a strikeout to Chad Pinder to end the game. The closer has picked up saves in back-to-back days, converting 28 saves in 32 chances this season. He has a 2.68 ERA and 0.84 WHIP with 55 strikeouts in 53.2 innings. His 28 saves are tied for second-most in all of baseball.

AUGUST 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Solano's pinch-hit, 2-run homer rallies Giants past A's

Pinch-hitter Donovan Solano delivered a go-ahead two-run homer on the first pitch he saw from A

AUGUST 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Converts 27th save McGee pitched a perfect inning to earn the save in Saturday's 6-5 win over Oakland.

Impact The 35-year-old was back at his best after blowing a save versus the Mets on Wednesday. McGee has taken three saves, one hold and two blown saves in his last six appearances. While the recent inconsistency is frustrating, he's been one of the better closers in baseball this year with a 2.73 ERA, 0.84 WHIP and 54:9 K:BB while converting 27 of 31 save chances and adding eight holds in 52.2 innings.

AUGUST 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Wade's pinch-hit HR in 9th lifts Giants past A's 6-5

Pinch-hitter LaMonte Wade Jr. connected for a two-run homer in the ninth inning, helping the San Francisco Giants rally for a 6-5 victory over the Oakland Athletics

AUGUST 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Takes fourth blown save McGee allowed a run on one hit and a hit batter and struck out one in one inning, taking a blown save versus the Mets on Wednesday.

Impact After logging consecutive clean innings to earn saves Sunday and Monday, McGee couldn't get the job done with a one-run lead Wednesday. The 35-year-old has taken two of his four blown saves this year in his last five outings, and he's now 26-for-30 in save chances. The southpaw owns a 2.79 ERA, 0.85 WHIP and 54:9 K:BB in 51.2 innings, and he should continue to have decent job stability despite his recent struggles.

AUGUST 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Second save in two days McGee saved Monday's 7-5 win against the Mets, pitching a 1-2-3 ninth with one strikeout.

Impact Pitching on consecutive nights, McGee quickly recorded three outs to remain among the league leaders with his 26th save. The 35-year-old lefty has responded with two saves following two poor outings and appears to still be manager Gabe Kapler's preferred closer option despite other viable options at the back of the pen.

AUGUST 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bryant homers twice, Giants beat tired Mets 7-5

Kris Bryant hit two home runs, Kevin Gausman set a career high for wins and the San Francisco Giants beat the New York Mets 7-5

AUGUST 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Clinches 25th save McGee clinched the save Sunday against the Rockies after tossing a scoreless ninth inning.

Impact McGee was called upon to record the final three outs of the contest, and he was extremely efficient in that task as he needed just seven pitches (six strikes) to retire the side in order. McGee is among the MLB leaders in saves this season with 25 and this was an excellent bounce-back performance after he gave up two earned runs in each of his previous two outings. He has given up five runs (four earned) in seven appearances this month.

AUGUST 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

La Stella, Wood keep Giants rolling, top Rockies 5-2

Tommy La Stella had three hits and two RBIs, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Colorado Rockies 5-2

AUGUST 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Struggles again Friday McGee allowed two runs on four hits and struck out one in two-thirds of an inning, earning a hold in Friday's 5-4 win over Colorado.

Impact McGee yielded a two-run home run to Connor Joe and put two more runners on base before Zack Littell came on to record the final out. It's a troubling trend recently for McGee, who has yielded five runs (four earned) in his last three appearances. The 35-year-old has spent most of the season as San Francisco's closer with 24 saves and eight holds through 51 appearances, but his recent poor outings have inflated his ERA to 2.77. It wouldn't be a surprise to see Tyler Rogers or Littell get a save chance in the near future, especially if McGee continues to falter in his next outing.

AUGUST 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Flores' 3-run homer sends MLB-leading Giants past Rockies

Wilmer Flores hit a three-run homer in the first, Thairo Estrada added an RBI single, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Colorado Rockies 5-4 for their sixth straight win

AUGUST 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rare misstep Tuesday McGee allowed two runs on two hits and two walks with one strikeout in two-thirds of an inning, taking a blown save versus Arizona on Tuesday.

Impact The southpaw has had few poor outings this season, but he loaded the bases with two singles and a walk before a walk and a sacrifice fly tied the game at 7-7. McGee was relieved by Zack Littell, who struck out Ketel Marte, and San Francisco walked it off in the bottom of the ninth. McGee is now 24-for-27 in save chances with a 2.44 ERA, 0.81 WHIP and 51:9 K:BB through 48 innings. He's allowed three runs (two earned) over his last two appearances after a 14-inning scoreless streak -- if he continues to falter, Tyler Rogers may see a save chance in the near future.

AUGUST 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Giants top Diamondbacks 8-7 for 3rd straight win

LaMonte Wade Jr. scored the winning run with two outs in the ninth inning when first baseman Christian Walker failed to handle Kris Bryant’s sharp grounder, and the San Francisco G...

AUGUST 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Awarded win Saturday McGee (4-2) allowed an unearned run on one hit and struck out one, earning the win Saturday versus Milwaukee.

Impact McGee entered after San Francisco took the lead in the top of the 11th inning, but the official scorer awarded him the win in a back-and-forth contest. He was the ninth pitcher used by the Giants in the game, and his third game in a row, so the 35-year-old closer likely won't be available should a save chance arise Sunday. McGee has a 2.09 ERA, 0.74 WHIP and 50:7 K:BB with 24 saves and seven holds in 47.1 innings.

AUGUST 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Anderson expected to start as Milwaukee hosts San Francisco

The Giants will start Johnny Cueto on Sunday while the Brewers are expected to counter with Brett Anderson

AUGUST 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Slams door in extras McGee threw a scoreless inning with one strikeout to secure his 24th save Thursday against Arizona.

Impact McGee was called upon to protect a 5-4 lead in the 10th inning and retired Christian Walker, Pavin Smith and Drew Ellis in order. The 35-year-old McGee has converted 14 consecutive save opportunities going back to mid-May, and he hasn't allowed an earned run since May 30. McGee boasts a 2.18 ERA and 0.75 WHIP in 45.1 innings on the year while limiting opponents to a .165 batting average.

AUGUST 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE