PATRICK BAILEY NEWS

Giants Player's First Career Splash Home Run Into McCovey Cove Landed in Kayaker's Lap Giants catcher Patrick Bailey's first splash home run into McCovey Cove at Oracle Park was a memorable one, as it landed directly in the lap...

APRIL 21 • SI.COM

Bailey leads Giants against the Diamondbacks after 4-hit game

The San Francisco Giants play the Arizona Diamondbacks after Patrick Bailey's four-hit game on Saturday

APRIL 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Patrick Bailey nearly hits for cycle as Giants beat Diamondbacks Patrick Bailey came close to hitting for the cycle with his four hits in the San Francisco Giants’ 7-3 victory Saturday over the Arizona Dia...

APRIL 20 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Patrick Bailey's 4-hit day, 2-run homer into McCovey Cove lift Giants over Diamondbacks 7-3

Patrick Bailey drove in three runs and had four hits, including a two-run homer into McCovey Cove, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-3

APRIL 20 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sitting Saturday Bailey isn't in the Giants' lineup for Saturday's game against the Padres, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact Bailey will catch a breather Saturday after going 2-for-3 with a walk and a run scored during Friday's win. Tom Murphy will start behind the plate instead and bat eighth.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat Friday Bailey is out of the lineup Friday against the Dodgers.

Impact Blake Sabol will catch and bat eighth for the Giants. Bailey has enjoyed some promising stretches this season, but the 24-year-old is slashing just .127/.172/.146 with 21 strikeouts in 58 plate appearances since the beginning of September.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting amid slump Bailey is not in the lineup Tuesday versus the Padres.

Impact Blake Sabol will start at catcher and bat eighth against the Padres and right-hander Seth Lugo. Bailey went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts in Monday's series opener and is slashing just .130/.190/.148 over his last 58 plate appearances dating back to Aug. 30.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Receives Sunday off Bailey is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Dodgers, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Bailey started the past two games and will take a seat for Sunday's series finale in Los Angeles. Blake Sabol will step in behind the plate and bat eighth.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Thursday Bailey isn't in the Giants' lineup Thursday against the Dodgers, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Bailey will get a breather Thursday after going 5-for-25 with three RBI and three runs scored since returning from the injured list Sept. 13. Blake Sabol will fill in behind the plate and bat eighth.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Saturday afternoon Bailey will hit the bench for the first portion of Saturday's doubleheader against Colorado, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Blake Sabol will start behind the plate in the afternoon contest, but Bailey should return to the lineup for the nightcap. Bailey hit .329/.356/.571 in his first 20 MLB games this season, but he's since hit a modest .223/.289/.327 across 66 contests.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Giants activate C Patrick Bailey from concussion injured list The San Francisco Giants activated rookie catcher Patrick Bailey from the seven-day concussion injured list on Wednesday.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Back from concussion IL Bailey was activated from the 7-day concussion injured list Wednesday, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact His concussion symptoms subsided, Bailey has rejoined the Giants following a minimum absence and will do his best to aid the club in their quest for a playoff spot. Joey Bart was optioned to Triple-A Sacramento in a corresponding move.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Expected back Wednesday Bailey (head) said he expects to be activated from the 7-day concussion injured list Wednesday, Curtis Pashelka of the San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact Bailey was diagnosed with a mild concussion following a home-plate collision with Jeimer Candelario last Tuesday. Joey Bart and Blake Sabol have been sharing starts at catcher for the Giants during Bailey's one-week absence.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Giants C Patrick Bailey placed on 7-day concussion list The San Francisco Giants placed catcher Patrick Bailey on the seven-day concussion injured list Wednesday.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Goes on concussion injured list Bailey was placed on the 7-day concussion injured list Wednesday.

Impact Bailey suffered the concussion during Tuesday's loss to the Cubs when he was involved in a collision at the plate with Jeimer Candelario. He will be eligible to return next week, but as is the case anytime a concussion is involved, it's difficult to project when Bailey might be ready. Blake Sabol and Joey Bart will handle the catching duties for the Giants while Bailey is sidelined.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could land on concussion IL Bailey could be placed on the 7-day concussion injured list prior to Wednesday's game against the Cubs, John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Bailey collided with Jeimer Candelario during Tuesday's loss to the Cubs and reported lightheadedness afterward. Joey Bart was spotted in the Giants' clubhouse ahead of Wednesday's contest, so it would appear he's taking Bailey's roster spot.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

May have concussion Manager Gabe Kapler said Bailey might have a concussion after colliding with Jeimer Candelario during Tuesday's game against the Cubs, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Impact Bailey was reportedly feeling lightheaded after Candelario slid into him during the seventh inning. If he does indeed have a concussion, he will be forced to miss at least seven days and Blake Sabol will be next in line to start behind the plate for San Francisco. For now, Bailey should be considered day-to-day.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat Tuesday Bailey is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Cubs.

Impact Bailey will grab a breather after making four straight starts behind the plate for the Giants. Blake Sabol is catching and batting fifth Tuesday versus the Cubs and right-hander Kyle Hendricks.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat Thursday Bailey is out of the lineup Thursday versus the Padres.

Impact Blake Sabol will catch and bat eighth in the Giants' series opener at San Diego after Bailey drew five straight starts behind the plate. He went 5-for-18 (.278) with one homer and six RBI during that five-game stretch.

AUGUST 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Goes yard in win Bailey went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and an additional run scored in Tuesday's 6-1 win over the Reds.

Impact Bailey's hit safely in four straight games, and he has an extra-base hit in his last three contests. The catcher is batting .268 (19-for-71) in August, but he's hit just two homers over 23 games this month. The rookie is at a .260/.311/.411 slash line, seven long balls, 45 RBI, 25 runs scored and a stolen base through 78 contests overall while providing strong defense behind the plate.

AUGUST 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Giants rookies Patrick Bailey, Casey Schmitt deliver big hits in 8-5 win over Braves

Patrick Bailey hit a tiebreaking three-run double in the fifth inning, fellow rookie Casey Schmitt hit his first homer since in 3 1/2 months, and the San Francisco Giants beat the...

AUGUST 28, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Taking seat Friday Bailey is absent from the lineup for Friday's contest against Atlanta, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Impact Atlanta is starting Spencer Strider, so Bailey probably didn't put up too much of a fight when he was told he was getting a day off. Blake Sabol will do the catching for Logan Webb.

AUGUST 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Saturday Bailey isn't in the Giants' lineup Saturday against Atlanta, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Bailey will catch a break Saturday after going 5-for-19 with a homer and four RBI across his last five games. Blake Sabol will fill in behind the dish and bat seventh in Bailey's place.

AUGUST 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Getting breather Wednesday Bailey is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's tilt against the Rays.

Impact It's a day game after a night game, so Bailey will get an opportunity to rest. Blake Sabol will do the catching for opener Ryan Walker and a slew of relievers.

AUGUST 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

In Patrick Bailey, have Giants finally found their Buster Posey successor?

Over just a few months, rookie Patrick Bailey earned the trust of the Giants' pitching staff and emerged as their catcher of the future. He'...

AUGUST 15, 2023