SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS NEWS

Joey Bart - Back in action Sunday Bart (groin) is starting behind the plate and batting eighth Sunday against the Padres, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Impact Bart has been sidelined by a groin issue since April 24, but he'll return to action for Sunday's series finale versus the Friars in Mexico City. The 26-year-old is still looking for his first home run and RBI of the season but has a .303/.378/.364 slash line through 37 plate appearances.

APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

David Villar - Homers off bench Saturday Villar went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Saturday's 16-11 loss to the Padres.

Impact Brett Wisely initially replaced Brandon Crawford (calf), but Villar entered as a pinch hitter in the sixth inning. One frame later, Villar briefly put the Giants ahead 11-10 with his solo shot. He was initially expected to start at third base this season, but J.D. Davis has hit well to begin the year, limiting Villar to more of a utility role in the infield. He still gets his fair share of playing time, but he's managed a paltry .156/.258/.351 slash line with four homers, 11 RBI, 10 runs scored, a stolen base and three doubles through 89 plate appearances.

APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Giants, Padres look to light up scoreboard in Mexico City Say a little prayer for right-handers Alex Cobb and Yu Darvish.

APRIL 30, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Giants, Padres look to light up scoreboard in Mexico City Say a little prayer for right-handers Alex Cobb and Yu Darvish.

APRIL 30, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Estrada leads Giants against the Padres after 4-hit game

The San Francisco Giants play the San Diego Padres after Thairo Estrada had four hits on Saturday in a 16-11 loss to the Padres

APRIL 30, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tyler Rogers - Charged with loss Rogers (0-1) gave up two runs on three hits and struck out one over two-thirds of an inning, taking the loss Saturday versus the Padres.

Impact The game was played at altitude in Mexico City, making this a pitcher's worst nightmare. Rogers was the unlucky one who gave up a two-run home run to Manny Machado in the seventh inning, which put the Padres ahead for good. Rogers had allowed just one run over 14.1 innings prior to Saturday, and he has a still-solid 1.80 ERA and 0.80 WHIP with a 13:3 K:BB through 12 appearances this season. He's also picked up a save and three holds as a high-leverage option in the Giants' bullpen.

APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Machado, Padres beat Giants 16-11 in Mexico City MEXICO CITY (AP) — Manny Machado put San Diego ahead in the seventh inning with his second homer of the night, and the San Diego Padres outs...

APRIL 30, 2023 • THESTAR.COM

Blake Sabol - Crushes another homer Sabol went 1-for-4 with one homer, two RBI and two runs scored in Saturday's 16-11 loss to San Diego.

Impact Sabol tied the game in the seventh inning with a two-run shot. The 25-year-old has made a solid case for playing time behind the plate even when Joey Bart (groin) returns. Sabol has a .775 OPS, a couple of stolen bases and 10 RBI in 20 games.

APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mitch Haniger - Swats first homer Haniger went 2-for-5 with one double, one homer, three RBI and two runs scored in Saturday's 16-11 loss against the Padres.

Impact Haniger had his best game as a Giant, hitting his first home run. Haniger has appeared in four of the Giants' five games since his return from the 10-day injured list. The left fielder should be a good source of power, as he drilled 39 homers in his last full season.

APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Thairo Estrada - Delivers four-hit night Estrada went 4-for-5 with two doubles and three RBI in Saturday's 16-11 loss against San Diego.

Impact The most improbable stat from Saturday's slugfest is Estrada not scoring a run despite reaching base four times, twice via a double. The middle infielder did set a season high in RBI. Estrada has been phenomenal to start the season with a .938 OPS and eight stolen bases.

APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

LaMonte Wade Jr. - Continues impressive start Wade went 1-for-3 with one homer and two runs scored in Saturday's 16-11 loss to the Padres.

Impact Wade crushed a solo shot in the third inning and is on pace to beat his career high of 18 homers in the 2021 season. The 29-year-old walked two more times as well. Wade has walked 20 times this season in 24 games. His career high is 33. Thanks to the improved plate discipline, Wade has a .438 on-base percentage.

APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 30, 2023 • MLB.COM

Sean Manaea - Dinged up in short start Manaea did not factor into the decision Saturday, allowing five runs on five hits and four walks over two innings against the Padres. He struck out three.

Impact Manaea took a 107.6 mph line drive off his leg in the first inning. He managed to finish the frame, but he was out of the game after the second inning. The 31-year-old pitched 1.1 innings on Wednesday, setting up for Saturday's start to be short regardless. After allowing four earned runs while only recording six outs, Manaea's ERA is up to 7.85.

APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Padres outslug Giants as teams combine for 11 HRs in Mexico City Manny Machado’s second home run of the game was a go-ahead, two-run shot in the seventh and Nelson Cruz capped the scoring with a two-run si...

APRIL 30, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Padres outslug Giants as teams combine for 11 HRs in Mexico City Manny Machado’s second home run of the game was a go-ahead, two-run shot in the seventh and Nelson Cruz capped the scoring with a two-run si...

APRIL 30, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Machado leads 11-HR Mexico City slugfest, Padres top Giants

Manny Machado put San Diego ahead in the seventh inning with his second homer and the 11th of the night, and the San Diego Padres outslugged the San Francisco Giants 16-11 in Major...

APRIL 30, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Denied by replay, Crawford instead hits 482-foot HR during same AB MEXICO CITY – Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford secured a cool bit of history on Saturday afternoon, launching Mexico City’s first MLB regul...

APRIL 30, 2023 • MLB.COM

Brandon Crawford - Leaves with right calf tightness Crawford left Saturday's game against the Padres with right calf tightness, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. He went 1-for-2 with a solo homer before exiting.

Impact Crawford has been replaced by Brett Wisely, with Wisely playing second base and Thairo Estrada sliding over to shortstop. Crawford should be considered day-to-day until there are more updates, but there's a strong chance he will sit out Sunday's series finale against San Diego while recuperating.

APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Brett Wisely - Added for Mexico Series The Giants added Wisely as the 27th man for the Mexico Series against the Padres, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Impact Each team gets an extra bench player for the two-game series in Mexico City. The lefty-hitting utility player is slashing .304/.467/.500 with zero home runs and three steals in 12 games at Triple-A. Wisely is capable of playing both middle-infield positions as well as center field.

APRIL 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Joey Bart - Remains out Saturday Bart (groin) remains out of the lineup Saturday against the Padres, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact Bart has been sidelined since Monday due to tightness in his right groin, but he traveled with the Giants to Mexico City for this special two-game series and participated in a team workout Friday. Maybe he could be back in action Sunday. Blake Sabol will draw another start at catcher Saturday at Estadio Alfredo Harp Helu.

APRIL 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Padres on deck: Hosting the Giants in Mexico City Previewing the Padres’ two-game series vs. the San Francisco Giants in Mexico City: 3:05 p.m. Saturday and 1:05 p.m. Sunday

APRIL 29, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Padres begin 2-game series with the Giants

The San Diego Padres begin a two-game series at home against the San Francisco Giants on Saturday

APRIL 29, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Giants manager gets lost in Mexico City before practice

Before coming to Mexico for a two-day series against the San Diego Padres, San Francisco Giants manager Gabe Kapler said that he was planning on doing some sight-seeing in the city

APRIL 29, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Giants hope to avoid traffic on the basepaths in Mexico City series Gabe Kapler had an adventurous trip navigating Mexico City as he tried in vain to get to his Friday press conference on time.

APRIL 29, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Joey Bart - Participates in workout Bart (groin) ran on the field in Mexico on Friday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact The Giants have a rare Friday off with the team playing a two-game series in Mexico starting Saturday against the Padres, but it's a positive sign that Bart was able to participate in some pregame activities. The backstop has been out of action with tightness in his right groin strain, and he has a chance to return to the lineup against San Diego over the weekend.

APRIL 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE