Hill expected to start for the Mets against Giants
The Giants are expected to send Kevin Gausman to the mound Monday and the Mets plan to give Rich Hill the startAUGUST 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
KRIS BRYANT #23 - RIGHT FIELDER - COLORADO ROCKIES
2 HR •
15 RBI •
.218 AVG
2 HR
15 RBI
.218 AVG
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 5-2AUGUST 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Receives maintenance day Bryant is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rockies.
Impact Bryant will get a breather after he started each of the past nine games for the Giants while going 12-for-38 with five doubles, five runs, three RBI and two stolen bases. With San Francisco bringing Evan Longoria back from the 60-day injured list Saturday, Bryant is expected to see most of his opportunities in the outfield moving forward rather than at third base.
AUGUST 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Registers steal in loss Bryant went 1-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base in Saturday's 4-1 loss to Colorado.
Impact Bryant was one of two Giants to get on base multiple times against Colorado starter Kyle Freeland and two relievers. The steal was Bryant's sixth in eight attempts and his second theft in 13 games in August. He's slashing .271/.358/.496 with 19 home runs, 55 RBI, 65 runs scored and 24 doubles. With Evan Longoria (shoulder) back from the injured list, Bryant will likely start most games in the outfield going forward.
AUGUST 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Rockies to face Giants on the road
The Rockies will start Kyle Freeland on Saturday while the Giants have yet to decide who will take the moundAUGUST 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Marlins tie team mark with 11-run inning; Cubs 9th L in row
Bryan De La Cruz hit a grand slam and Alex Jackson added a three-run homer as the Miami Marlins tied a team record by scoring 11 times in the second inning during a 14-10 win over...AUGUST 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Urías 5 extra-base hits, Piña 6 RBIs, Brewers rout Cubs 17-4
Luis Urías tied a major league record with five extra-base hits and Manny Piña drove in six runs, leading the Milwaukee Brewers to a 17-4 romp over the Chicago CubsAUGUST 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cubs release former ace Arrieta after rough return to team
Right-hander Jake Arrieta has been released by the Chicago CubsAUGUST 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
La Stella's hit in 8th gives Giants 5-4 win over Milwaukee
Pinch-hitter Tommy La Stella singled in the go-ahead run in the eighth inning and the San Francisco Giants beat the Milwaukee Brewers 5-4 to take two of three in the series between...AUGUST 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Keeps producing for new squad Bryant went 3-for-4 with a pair of walks Saturday against Milwaukee.
Impact Bryant registered an RBI double in the 11th inning to go with his two singles for his second three-hit game in the last two days. In seven appearances since being acquired from the Cubs at the trade deadline, Bryant is 10-for-26 (.385) with a 1.063 OPS and a stolen base.
AUGUST 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
LEADING OFF: Dodgers exposed in extras, Bosox minus Martinez
Mookie Betts, Max Muncy and the World Series champion Dodgers have been hitting on almost all cylinders this seasonAUGUST 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
LEADING OFF: Dodgers exposed in extras, Bosox minus Martinez
Mookie Betts, Max Muncy and the World Series champion Dodgers have been hitting on almost all cylinders this seasonAUGUST 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
LEADING OFF: Cabrera's 500 watch, Turner starts for Dodgers
Miguel Cabrera’s 500th career homer could be just a few swings awayAUGUST 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Logs stolen base Bryant went 1-for-4 with a stolen base in Friday's 2-1 extra-inning loss to Milwaukee.
Impact While not a huge speed threat, Bryant recorded his fifth stolen base of the year and his first since June 24. In six games with San Francisco, the versatile 29-year-old has already started at third base, left field and center field. He should continue to enjoy a near-everyday role going forward while often hitting near the top of the order. He has a .270/.358/.506 slash line through 397 plate appearances this year.
AUGUST 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
LEADING OFF: Cabrera's 500 watch, Laureano suspended
Miguel Cabrera’s 500th career homer could be just a few swings awayAUGUST 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Now happy with the Giants, Kris Bryant has no regrets on how his Cubs career ended The Cubs should've signed Bryant to an extension, but they didn't. Now he's happy to be playing for San Francisco.
AUGUST 6, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Goodwin homers, White Sox regroup to beat Cubs 8-6 in 10
Brian Goodwin led off the 10th inning with a two-run homer, and the Chicago White Sox regrouped after Craig Kimbrel blew a three-run lead against his former team to beat the rebuil...AUGUST 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
LEADING OFF: Local rivalries, Phils vs Mets for NL East lead
In-state interleague matchups take center stage in several locales Friday as the Chicago White Sox play the Cubs in a Wrigley Field matinee, the Los Angeles Dodgers host the Angels...AUGUST 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
LEADING OFF: Local rivalries, Phils vs Mets for NL East lead
In-state interleague matchups take center stage in several locales Friday as the Chicago White Sox play the Cubs in a Wrigley Field matinee, the Los Angeles Dodgers host the Angels...AUGUST 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Strokes three hits in win Bryant went 3-for-5 with a pair of doubles Thursday against the Diamondbacks.
Impact Bryant got the start in center field and produced his first multi-hit effort since being acquired from the Cubs at the trade deadline. His second double of the day brought home Tommy La Stella with the winning run in the 10th inning. Bryant is 6-for-18 with a .979 OPS in his first five games with San Francisco. For the season, he's slashing .270/.359/.509 with 19 home runs and 53 RBI.
AUGUST 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Giants score 4 in 9th to tie, beat Diamondbacks 5-4 in 10
LaMonte Wade Jr. tied it with a two-out single in a four-run ninth inning and Kris Bryant doubled in the winning run in the 10th in the San Francisco Giants’ 5-4 victory over the A...AUGUST 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Still here: Story homers twice, Rockies beat Cubs 6-5
Trevor Story hit two home runs, including a go-ahead two-run drive in the fifth inning, and the Colorado Rockies hung on to beat the Chicago Cubs 6-5AUGUST 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Takes seat Wednesday Bryant is not starting Wednesday's game against the Diamondbacks, Amy Gutierrez of the Giants' official site reports.
Impact The deadline acquisition has gone 2-for-12 with a home run and a pair of runs in his first three games with San Francisco. Tommy La Stella, just activated from the injured list, is starting at third base and batting seventh Wednesday.
AUGUST 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Ken Rosenthal stops by 'Flippin' Bats' to recap a wild MLB trade deadline
Ken Rosenthal joined Ben Verlander to break down the Dodgers', Cubs' and Yankees' moves at the MLB trade deadline.AUGUST 4, 2021
Rosenthal: Reds inquired about Kris Bryant at deadline; overlooked reason Cubs went all in on trades; more notes Plus, the free-agent class of pitchers in the offseason includes four potential Hall of Famers; who fills in for the injured Tatis?;
AUGUST 3, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
