San Francisco visits Washington, aims to build on DeSclafani's solid showing
San Francisco looks to follow up a no-hitter by Friday starter Anthony DeSclafaniJUNE 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
MIKE YASTRZEMSKI #5 - RIGHT FIELDER - SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS
18 HR •
57 RBI •
.231 AVG
18 HR
57 RBI
.231 AVG
Scherzer hurt, Giants beat Nats 1-0 behind Posey, DeSclafani
Washington ace Max Scherzer left after just 12 pitches with a groin injury, Buster Posey homered and the San Francisco Giants beat the Nationals 1-0 night on Anthony DeSclafani’s c...JUNE 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Set to return Saturday Yastrzemski (thumb) is expected to be activated from the 10-day injured list Saturday, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Impact The 30-year-old landed on the injured list June 2 and will rejoin the active roster after being sidelined for the 10-day minimum. Yastrzemski was 3-for-14 with two doubles and four walks over his last five games before suffering the sprained right thumb.
JUNE 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
DeSclafani scheduled to start for Giants at Nationals
The Nationals are expected to send Max Scherzer to the mound Friday and the Giants plan to give Anthony DeSclafani the startJUNE 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Giants, Nationals rained out, day-night twin-bill Saturday
The San Francisco Giants’ game at the Washington Nationals was postponed because of rainJUNE 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nearing return Yastrzemski (thumb) is on track to return during the Giants' weekend series against the Nationals, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Impact Yastrzemski has been on the 10-day IL with a sprained right thumb since June 3, but he could return when he's first eligible. The team doesn't plan to push him if his thumb is still bothering him this weekend, but the outfielder is getting close to returning.
JUNE 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Texas takes 3-game losing streak into matchup with San Francisco
Texas will try to break its three-game losing streak when the Rangers take on San FranciscoJUNE 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lyles expected to start for the Rangers against the Giants
The Rangers will send Jordan Lyles to the mound Tuesday and the Giants plan to give Alex Wood the startJUNE 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Gausman scheduled to start as San Francisco hosts Chicago
The Cubs will start Kohl Stewart on Saturday while the Giants are expected to counter with Kevin GausmanJUNE 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cubs to take on Giants on the road
The Cubs will start Jake Arrieta on Friday while the Giants have yet to announce who will take the moundJUNE 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Crawford's 3-run HR propels Giants past Cubs 7-2
Brandon Crawford homered and drove in four runs, Anthony DeSclafani pitched six solid innings and hit an RBI double, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Chicago Cubs 7-2JUNE 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lands on injured list Yastrzemski was placed on the 10-day injured list Thursday with a sprained right thumb, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic reports.
Impact The 30-year-old suffered the injury Tuesday against the Angels and isn't expected to be sidelined more than 14 days, per Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle. Austin Slater and Steven Duggar figure to see increased playing time in the outfield while Yastrzemski is unavailable.
JUNE 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
DeSclafani expected to start for San Francisco against Chicago
The Giants will send Anthony DeSclafani to the mound Thursday and the Cubs will give Zach Davies the startJUNE 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Painful night for Giants, Yaz (thumb sprain) Injury concerns continue to pile up for the Giants, who lost right fielder Mike Yastrzemski to a right thumb sprain in the fourth inning of...
JUNE 2, 2021 • MLB.COM
Rendon drives in 5 runs, Angels beat Giants 8-1
Anthony Rendon drove in five runs, Max Stassi returned from a concussion and hit an RBI double, and the Los Angeles Angels beat the San Francisco Giants 8-1JUNE 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Managing sprained thumb Yastrzemski had X-rays come back negative after leaving Tuesday's game against the Angels and was diagnosed with a sprained right thumb, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.
Impact The 30-year-old sustained the injury when his glove hand collided with the bricks above the padding of the right field wall while attempting a leaping catch. The severity of the sprain remains unclear, though it wouldn't be a major surprise if Yastrzemski requires a stint on the injured list.
JUNE 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Exits with apparent hand issue Yastrzemski was removed from Tuesday's game against the Angels with an apparent right hand injury, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Impact The 30-year-old suffered the injury when attempting a leaping catch at the wall in right field, and his gloved right hand collided with the brick wall above the padding. Yastrzemski initially remained in the contest but was seen shaking out his hand before being removed. He'll have Wednesday's scheduled off day to aid in his recovery before potentially missing more time.
JUNE 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Cueto scheduled to start for San Francisco against Los Angeles
The Giants are expected to send Johnny Cueto to the mound Monday and the Angels plan to give Dylan Bundy the startMAY 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Not starting Sunday Yastrzemski is out of the lineup Sunday against the Dodgers, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.
Impact Yastrzemski started the past 13 games and will receive Sunday off with southpaw Clayton Kershaw starting for the Dodgers. Austin Slater, Steven Duggar and Mike Tauchman will start from left to right in the outfield in the series finale for the Giants.
MAY 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Kershaw expected to start for the Dodgers against the Giants
The Giants will start Kevin Gausman on Sunday and the Dodgers are expected to counter with Clayton KershawMAY 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Solano, Longoria HR, Webb sharp as Giants beat Dodgers 11-6
Donovan Solano and Evan Longoria homered, Logan Webb pitched five sharp innings and the San Francisco Giants beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 11-6MAY 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Buehler scheduled to start for Los Angeles against San Francisco
The Giants will start Anthony DeSclafani on Friday and the Dodgers are expected to counter with Walker BuehlerMAY 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dodgers outlast rival Giants 4-3 in homer-filled contest
Max Muncy hit a go-ahead solo shot leading off the sixth — one of five home runs in the game — and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Francisco Giants 4-3MAY 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Diamondbacks take 9-game slide into matchup with Giants
Arizona is looking to snap its nine-game losing streak with a win over San FranciscoMAY 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lux slam, pitcher Urías 3 RBIs send Dodgers past Giants 11-5
Gavin Lux hit a grand slam, Julio Urías drove in three runs to help back his gem on the mound, and the Los Angeles Dodgers pounded the Giants 11-5 for their seventh straight win an...MAY 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
