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SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS 80-82 · 4TH IN NL WEST
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Josh Lester's first major league hit fuels Orioles' six-run inning in series-clinching 8-3 win over Giants Josh Lester recorded his first major league hit, a bases-loaded single amid the Orioles’ six-run third inning that propelled them to an 8-3...
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JUNE 4, 2023 • MLB.COM
Mike Yastrzemski - Tending to side injury Giants manager Gabe Kapler said Yastrzemski is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Orioles due to side tightness, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Impact The injury explains why the lefty-hitting Yastrzemski finds himself on the bench versus a right-handed starting pitcher (Tyler Wells). Kapler downplayed any concern about the injury, and with the benefit of a team off day Monday, Yastrzemski could be ready to reclaim his regular role in center field when the Giants return to action Tuesday in Colorado.
JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Alex Wood - Brief IL stint expected Wood, who was placed on the 15-day injured list Sunday with a back strain, is expected to spend the minimum amount of time on the shelf, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area report...
Impact While the Giants are hopeful Wood isn't dealing with a significant injury, he has a checkered history on the health front, so fantasy managers shouldn't take it as a given that he'll back in 15 days. At the very least, the Giants will have to replace Wood in two turns through the rotation, with Jakob Junis and the newly recalled Tristan Beck looking like the most logical candidates to fill in for the veteran southpaw.
JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Thairo Estrada - Expected back Tuesday The Giants are expected to activate Estrada (wrist) from the 10-day injured list ahead of Tuesday's game in Colorado, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Impact The 27-year-old infielder is on track to return from the IL after a minimum-length stay due to a sore left wrist. Estrada didn't go on a minor-league rehab assignment this weekend, but he must have demonstrated enough progress in his recent workouts for the Giants to feel confident that he'll be ready to go for the upcoming series in Colorado. Once activated, Estrada will likely displace Brett Wisely as the Giants' primary option at the keystone.
JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Joc Pederson - Likely to be activated Tuesday The Giants expect Pederson (hand) to return from the 10-day injured list ahead of Tuesday's series opener in Colorado, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Impact On the shelf since May 15 with a right hand contusion, Pederson is nearing the finish line in his recovery from the injury after he headed out on a minor-league rehab assignment with Single-A San Jose this weekend. Assuming he comes out of Sunday's game with San Jose no worse for the wear, Pederson should reclaim a role with the Giants as a strong-side platoon option at designated hitter once activated.
JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Giants place LHP Alex Wood (back) on 15-day IL The San Francisco Giants placed left-hander Alex Wood on the 15-day injured list Sunday due to a low back strain
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Brandon Crawford - On bench Sunday Crawford is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Orioles, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Impact Crawford had started in five of the past six games and should enjoy a semi-regular role while Thairo Estrada (wrist) is on the shelf, but the veteran shortstop hasn't made a strong case to deserve steady playing time when the Giants are at full strength. Over 119 plate appearances on the season, Crawford is maintaining a .629 OPS -- the lowest mark of his career since his 2011 rookie campaign.
JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Mike Yastrzemski - On bench vs. righty Yastrzemski is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Orioles, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.
Impact Yastrzemski receives most of his off days against left-handed pitchers, but he's sitting Sunday with righty Tyler Wells on the mound for Baltimore. The veteran outfielder has hits in nine of his past 10 games and has a .949 OPS during that stretch, so it's likely just a maintenance day. Blake Sabol, Austin Slater and Mitch Haniger will start from left to right in the outfield.
JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Michael Conforto - Remains out of lineup Conforto (heel) is not in the starting lineup for the Giants on Sunday versus the Orioles, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.
Impact Conforto was able to appear off the bench against Baltimore on Friday, but he hasn't been able to start since leaving Tuesday's game against the Pirates with a bruise on his left heel. Mitch Haniger gets the start in right field again with Blake Sabol lining up in left field while Conforto recovers.
JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Tristan Beck - Recalled from Sacramento San Francisco recalled Beck from Triple-A Sacramento on Sunday, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.
Impact Beck will rejoin the Giants as a replacement on the active roster for lefty Alex Wood, who was placed on the 15-day injured list with a back strain. The Giants haven't named formal replacements in the rotation for Wood or Ross Stripling (back), but Sean Manaea should be the top candidate to fill one of those starting roles, while Jakob Junis or Beck look like the top contenders for the other spot. Beck pitched well over three extended relief appearances with San Francisco prior to being sent down to Triple-A and pitched an inning for Sacramento on Saturday before being recalled.
JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Alex Wood - Placed on IL with back strain San Francisco placed Wood on the 15-day injured list Sunday with a back strain.
Impact It's unknown when Wood picked up the injury, as he hadn't pitched since allowing six runs in a loss to the Pirates on Wednesday. The left-hander will miss two-plus weeks with the strain, and the Giants have recalled Tristan Beck from Triple-A Sacramento in a corresponding move. Would was scheduled to start Tuesday, so the Giants will need to make changes to the rotation, as well.
JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Ross Stripling - Could face hitters soon Stripling (back) received a cortisone shot for his SI joint, and he could advance to facing hitters soon, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Impact Stripling told Slusser that he's also made changes to his delivery, and is standing more upright than he was prior to his injury. The right-hander has been on the injured list with a back strain since the middle of May, and assuming he does face hitters in the coming days, he could have a chance to rejoin the San Francisco pitching staff around the middle of June.
JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Giants vs. Orioles Betting Odds, Over/Under, Spread - June 4
Preview the June 4 matchup between the San Francisco Giants and Baltimore Orioles with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more.JUNE 4, 2023 • DATA SKRIVE
Giants and Orioles meet in series rubber match
Both the San Francisco Giants and the Baltimore Orioles are looking for a series win with a victory on SundayJUNE 4, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cobb rebounds with scoreless outing vs. O's SAN FRANCISCO -- Alex Cobb rebounded from his worst start of the year with one of his best. Cobb allowed five hits over 7 2/3 scoreless inni...
JUNE 4, 2023 • MLB.COM
Orioles stall but maintain tie for MLB's best road record SAN FRANCISCO -- Not much went right for the Orioles on Saturday night. Baltimore could only muster five hits -- three singles and two doubl...
JUNE 4, 2023 • MLB.COM
Orioles shut out by Giants, 4-0, as Alex Cobb dominates his former club Alex Cobb received the largest contract given to a pitcher in Orioles history. Owed $4.5 million in deferred payments from that agreement, C...
JUNE 4, 2023 • TWINCITIES.COM
Wilmer Flores - Three hits in Saturday's win Flores went 3-for-4 with a double and two RBI in Saturday's 4-0 win over the Orioles.
Impact Flores has seen his playing time steadily decline with LaMonte Wade at first base and Casey Schmitt holding down a regular role in the middle infield. Over his last 10 games, Flores went a meager 2-for-21 before breaking the slump Saturday. He's now at a .248/.299/.436 slash line with six home runs, 18 RBI, 15 runs scored and seven doubles through 44 contests. Flores appears to be the Giants' preferred first baseman versus southpaws, but he's stuck competing with Blake Sabol for time at designated hitter against righties.
JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Alex Cobb - Bounces back in big way Cobb (5-2) allowed five hits and struck out seven without walking a batter over 7.2 shutout innings to earn the win Saturday over the Orioles.
Impact Cobb was lit up for seven runs over four innings against the Brewers his last time out, but he responded with his fourth scoreless outing of the season. He's gone at least seven innings in each of those stellar starts. This was also the first time in his last six appearances that he didn't walk a batter. Cobb is at a 2.71 ERA despite a 1.32 WHIP and 64:18 K:BB over 69.2 innings. The right-hander is set to face a tough test in his next start, which is projected to be in Colorado next week.
JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Alex Cobb dazzles and Wilmer Flores provides 2-run single as Giants beat Orioles 4-0
Alex Cobb struck out seven over 7 2/3 scoreless innings to bounce back from his worst outing of the season, Wilmer Flores hit a two-run single and also doubled among his three hits...JUNE 4, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Orioles vs. Giants, June 3 | PHOTOS Browse photos of the Orioles' road game against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park on Saturday, June 3.
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Webb building quick rapport with Bailey This story was excerpted from Maria Guardado’s Giants Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regu...
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Michael Conforto - Still out Saturday Conforto (heel) isn't in San Francisco's lineup Saturday against the Orioles, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Impact Conforto's bruised left heel will keep him out of the lineup for the third straight game, though he was able to pinch hit during Friday's contest. His absence will shift Mitch Haniger into right field, Blake Sabol into left and Wilmer Flores in as San Francisco's designated hitter.
JUNE 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Brett Wisely - Takes seat Saturday Wisely isn't in the Giants' lineup Saturday against Baltimore, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Impact Wisely has logged a base hit in each of his last two games, but his .517 OPS over the last seven days will send him to the bench Saturday. Casey Schmitt will start at second base instead, allowing Brandon Crawford to start at short and bat ninth.
JUNE 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
