KRIS BRYANT NEWS

Leaves with wrist discomfort Bryant was removed from Monday's win over the Rockies with wrist discomfort, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic reports.

Impact Bryant went 1-for-4 before being replaced by a pinch hitter during the seventh inning with the Giants leading 10-2, and it sounds as though his removal was a precautionary measure. The 29-year-old should be considered day-to-day and could be back in the starting nine for Tuesday's contest.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Estrada, Gausman lead Giants past Rockies, 10-5

Thairo Estrada hit two of San Francisco’s four home runs, Kevin Gausman pitched seven solid innings and the Giants beat the Colorado Rockies 10-5 to maintain their one-game lead in...

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

What could Kris Bryant have to do with Pirates' player development? It’s not just Oneil Cruz. Pirates director of coaching and player development John Baker explained Monday why they’re pushing versatility.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Freeland scheduled to start as Colorado hosts San Francisco

The Rockies will roll out Kyle Freeland to the mound Monday and the Giants will give Kevin Gausman the start

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dodgers to face Giants on the road

The Dodgers will start Walker Buehler on Sunday while the Giants have yet to decide who will take the mound

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Los Angeles to visit San Francisco Saturday

The Dodgers will start Julio Urias on Saturday while the Giants have yet to decide who will take the mound

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nabs eighth stolen base Bryant went 0-for-3 with a walk and stolen base in Thursday's win over the Brewers.

Impact With the score tied 1-1 in the eighth inning, Bryant drew a two-out walk and stole second base, putting himself in position to score the go-ahead run on Darin Ruf's double two batters later. The swipe was Bryant's eighth of the season and made him a perfect 4-for-4 since joining the Giants at the trade deadline. The 29-year-old is hitting .270/.353/.513 with 24 homers and 65 RBI in 479 plate appearances on the year.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Will any of the Cubs' ex-Big Three return? Thumbs up or thumbs down on Javy Báez, Anthony Rizzo, Kris Bryant Some of the Chicago Cubs' former stars who departed at the trade deadline are likelier to return than others.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Webb scheduled to start as San Francisco hosts Milwaukee

The Brewers will start Eric Lauer on Thursday while the Giants are expected to counter with Logan Webb

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Brewers knock Giants from top spot in NL, win fourth in row

Jace Peterson hit a go-ahead single in the seventh, Lorenzo Cain homered for a second straight game and the Milwaukee Brewers knocked the San Francisco Giants out of the top spot i...

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gausman expected to start for San Francisco against Milwaukee

The Giants will roll out Kevin Gausman to the mound Wednesday and the Brewers will give Brett Anderson the start

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cain homers, Woodruff pitches Brewers past Giants 6-2

Lorenzo Cain homered and added an RBI single, and the Milwaukee Brewers won their second straight over the Giants, thumping Johnny Cueto and San Francisco 6-2 in a matchup of divis...

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kris Bryant isn't on the Chicago Cubs anymore, but the Milwaukee Brewers aren't done facing the former NL MVP Third baseman Kris Bryant said he thought he was done facing Milwaukee’s strong pitching staff after being traded from the Chicago Cubs at t...

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • JSONLINE.COM

Burnes pitches Brewers by Giants in matchup of NL contenders

Corbin Burnes struck out nine while tossing scoreless ball into the seventh inning and singled home a run to help his winning cause, pitching the Milwaukee Brewers past the San Fra...

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

In Monday's lineup Bryant (side) is batting fifth and playing third base Monday against the Brewers, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact Bryant missed a couple games with side soreness but is back in action for Monday's series opener. Barring any aggravation of his injury, the 29-year-old figures to be an everyday fixture in San Francisco's lineup going forward.

AUGUST 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Burnes, Brewers to take on Cueto, Giants

The Brewers will start Corbin Burnes on Monday while the Giants are expected to counter with Johnny Cueto

AUGUST 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Soler, Riley back Anderson with HRs, Braves romp over Giants

Jorge Soler and Austin Riley homered off Anthony DeSclafani, Ian Anderson pitched into the sixth inning in his return from the injured list, and the Atlanta Braves beat the San Fra...

AUGUST 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Won't start Sunday Bryant (side) won't start Sunday's game versus Atlanta but may be available off the bench, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact Bryant will sit for the second straight contest after exiting Friday's game with tightness in his right side. The 29-year-old had an MRI come back clean and remains day-to-day, and there's a chance he's able to rejoin the lineup Monday versus the Brewers.

AUGUST 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Anderson expected to start for Atlanta against San Francisco

The Braves are expected to send Ian Anderson to the mound Sunday and the Giants plan to give Anthony DeSclafani the start

AUGUST 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Webb wins again as La Stella, Yaz power Giants past Braves

Logan Webb threw seven strong innings to win his seventh consecutive decision, Tommy La Stella and Mike Yastrzemski each homered and drove in two runs, and the San Francisco Giants...

AUGUST 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Available off bench Bryant (side) will be available off the bench Saturday after his MRI came back clean, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact Bryant will spend at least one day on the bench after exiting Friday's contest with side tightness, but he's evidently avoided serious injury. He could return to the lineup as soon as Sunday.

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Won't start Saturday Bryant (side) is not in the lineup for Saturday's game in Atlanta, John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Bryant left Friday's game with tightness in his right side following a check swing. The Giants are expected to provide an update on the nature and severity of his injury prior to Saturday's game. Wilmer Flores will start at third base in his absence.

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

SF Giants once again dealing with familiar, frustrating concern Several Giants players including Kris Bryant, Buster Posey and Brandon Crawford have exited games with injuries this week.

AUGUST 28, 2021 • MERCURYNEWS.COM

Managing right side tightness Bryant exited Friday's loss to Atlanta due to right side tightness, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact Bryant went 0-for-1 in his lone at-bat Friday but sustained an injury during a check swing in the first inning. Since Evan Longoria (hand) has been sidelined recently, Wilmer Flores would be in line for increased playing time at third base if Bryant is forced to miss additional games. The 29-year-old will likely be further evaluated ahead of Saturday's game against Atlanta.

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Soler's homer, Pederson's catch lift Braves over Giants 6-5

Jorge Soler hit a go-ahead, three-run homer in the seventh inning, Joc Pederson made a leaping catch at the wall for the final out and the Atlanta Braves rallied to beat San Franci...

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS