'Not that hard': Giants SS Brandon Crawford has jokes after pitching scoreless inning
Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford tossed a scoreless inning in his MLB pitching debut, then had some fun at his teammates' expense.JUNE 12, 2023
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Donovan Walton - Rehabbing in Arizona Walton (shoulder) began a rehab assignment Friday with the Giants' rookie-level Arizona Complex League affiliate and has gone 3-for-6 with a double, a walk and two runs in two game...
Impact Walton picked up starts at designated hitter and second base in the ACL in what marked his first game action since last August. Because of his prolonged absence after undergoing right shoulder surgery, Walton may need to ramp up over the course of several more games in the Complex League before he's activated from Triple-A Sacramento's 7-day injured list.
JUNE 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Tristan Beck - Sent back to minors The Giants optioned Beck to Triple-A Sacramento on Sunday.
Impact Beck covered 4.1 innings over two relief appearances during the Giants' series with the Cubs this past weekend and wasn't likely to be available for the next couple of days, so San Francisco opted to swap him off the 26-man active roster for a fresh relief arm in Keaton Winn, who was called up from Triple-A. During his upcoming stint with Sacramento, Beck is expected to transition back into a starting role in the event he's needed in the San Francisco rotation later in 2023.
JUNE 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Keaton Winn - Gets first MLB call-up The Giants recalled Winn from Triple-A Sacramento on Monday.
Impact Winn has made nine of his 12 appearances with Sacramento this season as a starter, but he's expected to operate as a multi-inning option out of the bullpen during his upcoming stint with the big club. After being added to the Giants' 40-man roster over the winter, the 25-year-old right-hander submitted a 4.35 ERA and 1.65 WHIP while striking out 51 over 41.1 innings at Sacramento to earn his first call to the majors.
JUNE 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Keaton Winn - Joining team in St. Louis Winn is headed to St. Louis to join the Giants for their series against the Cardinals, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic reports.
Impact Baggarly writes that Winn will be with the team "in some capacity," so it's unclear at this point whether he'll be recalled or joining the taxi squad. Winn has never pitched in the majors but was added to the 40-man roster over the offseason. He holds a 4.35 ERA and 51:21 K:BB over 41.1 innings with Triple-A Sacramento in 2023, making nine starts and three relief appearances.
JUNE 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Giants SS Brandon Crawford Looked So Good Pitching Scoreless Inning He took his mop-up duty very seriously.
JUNE 12, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
MLB Power Rankings: Who's each team's likeliest first-time All-Star?
With voting for the Midsummer Classic underway, this week’s rankings include one potential first-time All-Star from each club.JUNE 12, 2023
Pederson leads Giants against the Cardinals after 4-hit game
The San Francisco Giants take on the St. Louis Cardinals after Joc Pederson had four hits against the Cubs on SundayJUNE 12, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tristan Beck - Earns first win Beck (1-0) allowed two runs (one earned) on three hits and a walk over two innings Sunday, striking out two and earning a win over the Cubs.
Impact Beck entered the game in the second inning following the opener John Brebbia. It wasn't the cleanest outing for Beck as he needed 62 pitches to record just six outs. He allowed a run at the MLB level for the first time since May 22 and he now owns a 3.73 ERA with a 28:5 K:BB through 31.1 innings.
JUNE 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Thairo Estrada - Drills two home runs Estrada went 2-for-4 with two homers, four RBI and three runs scored in Sunday's win against the Cubs.
Impact Estrada went deep in the sixth and seventh innings after getting hit by a pitch in the opening frame. After going 17 games without a homer, he's belted three in the last four games, giving him nine on the year. He now owns a robust .297/.345/.498 slash line with 24 RBI, 25 extra-base hits and 14 steals through 235 plate appearances.
JUNE 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Joc Pederson - Perfect day at plate Pederson went 4-for-4 with two homers, four runs scored, four RBI and a walk in Sunday's win over the Cubs.
Impact Pederson had a massive day at the dish, reaching base five times and knocking a pair of two-run shots. He had two four-hit games during the weekend series against the Cubs, raising his average from .228 to .282 in the process. Pederson went deep for the first time since May 12 and now has seven long balls with 24 RBI and a .934 OPS through 123 plate appearances.
JUNE 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Crawford tosses scoreless frame in 1st pitching appearance SAN FRANCISCO -- Brandon Crawford has played in precisely 1,601 games in his Major League career. Up until Sunday, he had only played at one...
JUNE 12, 2023 • MLB.COM
Giants vs. Cardinals Betting Odds, Over/Under, Spread - June 12
Preview the June 12 matchup between the San Francisco Giants and St. Louis Cardinals with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and mo...JUNE 12, 2023 • DATA SKRIVE
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JUNE 12, 2023 • MLB.COM
Chicago Cubs routed 13-3 by San Francisco Giants to end 3-city road trip Joc Pederson and Thairo Estrada each hit two-run homers and drove in four runs as the San Francisco Giants built a six-run lead through five...
JUNE 12, 2023 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM
Joc, Thairo become 3rd pair of Giants to accomplish this feat SAN FRANCISCO -- If the Giants’ performance on Sunday against the Cubs was judged solely on pitching and defense, this game could be categor...
JUNE 11, 2023 • MLB.COM
Ross Stripling - Set to face hitters Tuesday Stripling (back) threw 30-35 pitches during a bullpen session Sunday and is scheduled to face live hitters Tuesday, Evan Webeck of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Impact Stripling has been on the injured list since mid-May due to a low-back strain, and he received a cortisone shot for his SI joint in early June. However, he's been trending in the right direction recently and will take another significant step by facing live hitters early this week. A clear timetable for his return to game action hasn't yet been revealed, but his recent progress has been encouraging.
JUNE 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Pederson, Estrada homer, SS Crawford pitches as Giants rout Cubs 13-3
Joc Pederson and Thairo Estrada each hit two-run homers and drove in four runs as the San Francisco Giants built a six-run lead through five innings and rolled to a 13-3 win over t...JUNE 11, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Joc Pederson, Thairo Estrada help Giants bash Cubs Joc Pederson and Thairo Estrada each homered twice, Brandon Crawford made his major league pitching debut and the San Francisco Giants rebou...
JUNE 11, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM
Giants' Luciano goes on homer binge in midst of on-base streak No. 2 Giants prospect Marco Luciano has been finding his offensive groove with Double-A Richmond, and he’s been far from one-dimensional in...
JUNE 11, 2023 • MLB.COM
Alex Wood - Could return from IL next weekend Wood (back) could return from the 15-day injured list to make a start during the Giants' series in Los Angeles versus the Dodgers next weekend, Evan Webeck of The San Jose Mercury...
Impact Wood will make his second rehab start with Triple-A Sacramento on Sunday, and though he's expected to cover around only 50 pitches in the outing, that might be enough for the Giants to have him make his subsequent start with the big club. Whenever Wood makes his return from the IL, it would be a welcome development for a Giants squad that will be doing a bullpen day for the second straight game Sunday.
JUNE 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Brandon Crawford - Goes to bench Sunday Crawford is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cubs, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Impact Crawford had started at shortstop in four of the past five games, but he'll give way to rookie Casey Schmitt for the series finale. Though Crawford still grades out well defensively, his middling .192/.276/.350 slash line over 134 plate appearances has made it difficult for the Giants to justify giving him an everyday role at this stage of his career. Expect him to continue to see part-time duties behind Schmitt while the Giants are at full strength in the infield.
JUNE 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
LaMonte Wade Jr. - Takes seat Sunday Wade is not in the starting lineup Sunday versus the Cubs.
Impact Wade will take a seat after he went 0-for-6 with two walks and a run scored while striking out one over the first two games of the series versus Chicago. Wilmer Flores will take over at first base and bat fifth as the Giants look to avoid the sweep Sunday.
JUNE 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Patrick Bailey - Takes seat Sunday Bailey is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game versus the Cubs.
Impact Bailey is out of the lineup for a second consecutive game after returning from his neck injury on Friday, and it's possible the neck is still giving him trouble. Blake Sabol will get the start behind the plate and hit eighth in Bailey's absence.
JUNE 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Giants host the Cubs on home losing streak
The San Francisco Giants take on the Chicago Cubs looking to end a three-game home skidJUNE 11, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
