PABLO SANDOVAL NEWS

Giants beat Diamondbacks, end Gallen's record streak

Kevin Gausman and three relievers combined on a three-hitter, and the San Francisco Giants ended pitcher Zac Gallen’s record-setting streak to begin his career, beating the Arizona...

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sandoval shares family's COVID-19 battle The Giants were in Houston last month for a series against the Astros when Pablo Sandoval received the frightening news. His wife, Yulimar,...

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020 • MLB.COM

Playing time trending down Sandoval is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rockies, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact Sandoval made back-to-back starts at designated hitter to close out last weekend's series in Arizona, but those were the lone times he cracked the lineup in the Giants' last eight games. Wilmer Flores looks to have emerged as the Giants' preferred DH option over Sandoval, who has submitted a .535 OPS over 82 plate appearances on the season.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Yastrzemski homers on 30th birthday, Giants beat D'backs 6-1

Mike Yastrzemski celebrated his 30th birthday with a go-ahead home run and the San Francisco Giants beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-1 Sunday for their sixth consecutive victory

AUGUST 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lowe, Meadows lead Rays to a 6-3 win over Yankees.

AUGUST 19, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Yastrzemski, Sandoval HRs lift Giants over Angels 8-2

Mike Yastrzemski and Pablo Sandoval homered, and the San Francisco Giants snapped a five-game losing streak with an 8-2 victory over the Los Angeles Angels

AUGUST 18, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Piscotty HR, 5 RBIs, A's rout Giants 15-3 for 4th win in row

Stephen Piscotty homered and drove in five runs as the Oakland Athletics clobbered the San Francisco Giants 15-3 for their fourth straight win

AUGUST 16, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ready to go Friday Sandoval (personal) is batting seventh as the designated hitter Friday against Oakland.

Impact The veteran slugger was absent from the lineup the past few games due to family concerns, but he's back in the starting nine Friday. Sandoval has a .179/.267/.179 slash line through 45 plate appearances this season.

AUGUST 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Sandoval (personal) will remain on the bench Wednesday against the Astros, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Impact "Family concerns" were cited as the reason for Sandoval's absence from Tuesday's lineup, though he was able to make an appearance off the bench. He'll sit for the third straight contest Wednesday, with Hunter Pence starting in the designated hitter spot.

AUGUST 12, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Absent for family matter Sandoval is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Astros due to "family concerns," John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Sandoval will sit for the second straight game, with Wilmer Flores again serving as the designated hitter. It's not clear when he's expected to be available.

AUGUST 11, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Monday Sandoval will not start Monday's game against the Astros, John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Sandoval will sit for the third time in the last four games. Wilmer Flores will serve as the designated hitter. Sandoval is hitting just .184/.273/.184 through 44 plate appearances this season.

AUGUST 10, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Remains on bench Sandoval will sit Saturday against the Dodgers, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Impact While Sandoval is a switch hitter, it's clear that the Giants preer him batting from the left side. He's started against just one of the seven lefties the team has faced this season but has been in the lineup against eight out of nine righties. Darin Ruf will be the designated hitter in this contest.

AUGUST 8, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Friday Sandoval is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Dodgers, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact Sandoval doesn't seem to be the Giants' preferred option against southpaws such as Friday's starter Julio Urias, as he's started against just one of the six San Francisco has faced thus far. Wilmer Flores will be the designated hitter Friday.

AUGUST 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Draws third straight start Sandoval will start at first base and bat seventh Thursday against the Rockies.

Impact The July 30 returns of Brandon Belt and Evan Longoria from the injured list haven't cost Sandoval much playing time yet, as he'll be making his fifth start in the Giants' eighth game since the two corner infielders were activated. However, manager Gabe Kapler's patience with Sandoval may soon wear off quickly if the 33-year-old doesn't start heating up soon. Sandoval is off to a 5-for-30 start to the season, with all of his hits being singles.

AUGUST 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

The Giants' veteran hitters are all struggling, but Pablo Sandoval stands alone Sandoval has seen 110 pitches this year and has barrelled just one of them; with roster cuts looming, his future is in jeopardy.

AUGUST 5, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Márquez strikes out 9, Rockies beat Giants 5-2

Germán Márquez struck out nine in efficiently throwing into the eighth and benefited from an overturned home-run call as the rolling Colorado Rockies beat the San Francisco Giants...

AUGUST 5, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not in Saturday's lineup Pence isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Rangers.

Impact Pence has served as the primary designated hitter to begin the season but has gone hitless with six strikeouts over 21 at-bats. In his absence, Pablo Sandoval will take over as the designated hitter and bat sixth Saturday.

AUGUST 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat Thursday Pence isn't in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Padres.

Impact Pence remains hitless in his first 17 at-bats of the season, and he'll sit for Thursday's series finale against the Padres. Pablo Sandoval will serve as the designated hitter and bat sixth.

JULY 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Giants beat Dodgers 3-1, gain split of season-opening series

Mauricio Dubon singled home the go-ahead run in the sixth inning and the San Francisco Giants beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-1

JULY 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Giants beat Dodgers 5-4 for Kapler's 1st win as manager

Wilmer Flores homered and the Giants beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-4 on Saturday to give Gabe Kapler his first win as San Francisco manager

JULY 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Video of Chris Taylor getting rocked after running into Pablo Sandoval’s butt is wild Dodgers' Chris Taylor ran into Pablo Sandoval's butt on Friday night and took a hard fall to the ground In a Friday night showdown between t...

JULY 25, 2020 • FANSIDED.COM

Muncy homers twice, leads Stripling, Dodgers over Giants 9-1

Max Muncy homered twice, Ross Stripling pitched seven neat innings and the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the San Francisco Giants 9-1

JULY 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Betts gets debut souvenirs, Dodgers top Giants 8-1 in opener

Mookie Betts singled for his first hit with Los Angeles and scored the go-ahead run in an 8-1 opening victory over the San Francisco Giants in a fan-less Dodger Stadium

JULY 24, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS