SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS NEWS

J.D. Davis - Knocks in five Davis went 3-for-6 with a home run, five RBI and two runs scored Thursday against the White Sox.

Impact Davis' line isn't as impressive as it looks at first glance, as he hit a grand slam off Hanser Alberto in the top of the ninth inning in a blowout win. However, he managed an RBI knock one frame earlier with Gregory Santos on the mound. David Villar has gotten regular run ahead of Davis to begin the season, but so long as Brandon Crawford (forearm) is sidelined there should be room for both Villar and Davis in the lineup.

APRIL 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Giants trounce White Sox, establish their power credentials ahead of home opener The Giants' 13 home runs against White Sox pitchers matched the franchise record for a three-game series.

APRIL 7, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

The Giants are overflowing with bulk-inning relievers, and it should help Through six games the Giants have employed a bullpen unlike any we've seen from them.

APRIL 7, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Alex Wood - Inefficient in season opener Wood allowed three runs (one earned) on six hits and two walks while striking out three across three innings Thursday against the White Sox. He did not factor into the decision.

Impact Wood was spotted a four-run lead in just two innings, but he was far too inefficient to qualify for a win. He needed 71 pitches to complete only three innings, and while he wasn't helped by an error in the second inning, he still managed to throw only 40 strikes. It was a poor start to the new season, and Wood will need to improve his performance to stick in the rotation with the likes of Sean Manaea and Jakob Junis currently working in relief.

APRIL 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Minor-league pitcher shades Fernando Tatís Jr. after home run; Tatís' mother responds

Giants minor-leaguer Kade McClure called Fernando Tatís Jr. a "cheater" after giving up a home run to the Padres superstar — and Tatís' moth...

APRIL 7, 2023

Column: Chicago White Sox are trying not to panic after a mind-numbing series against the San Francisco Giants If the Sox were a dating app, they’d be a quick “swipe right" after allowing 13 home runs in a three-game series against the San Francisco G...

APRIL 7, 2023 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Chicago White Sox allow 5 home runs — and 13 in the series — in a 16-6 loss to the San Francisco Giants The Chicago White Sox allowed five home runs Thursday, falling to the San Francisco Giants 16-6. They gave up 13 homers in the three-game se...

APRIL 6, 2023 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Giants blast five homers in rout of ChiSox, 16-6 Michael Conforto, Blake Sabol, Mike Yastrzemski, Wilmer Flores and J.D.

APRIL 6, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Homer-happy Giants slug 5 more, pound White Sox 16-6

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APRIL 6, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Minor league pitcher calls Tatis 'cheater' after monster HR

A San Francisco Giants minor leaguer called Fernando Tatis Jr. a “cheater” on Twitter after the suspended San Diego Padres superstar hit a mammoth homer in a Triple-A game while on...

APRIL 6, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mitch Haniger - Return not imminent Haniger (oblique) is not expected to join the Giants before the end of their upcoming homestand, Evan Webeck of the San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact That homestand runs from this Friday to next Wednesday. Haniger was placed on the injured list just ahead of Opening Day after suffering a Grade 1 strain of his left oblique around the middle of spring training. There's no exact timetable at the moment, though he does figure to be ready well before the end of April.

APRIL 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Brandon Crawford - Out with mild forearm tightness Crawford is out of the lineup Thursday due to mild forearm tightness, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Thairo Estrada is starting at shortstop in the Giants' series finale Thursday afternoon against the White Sox, but Crawford is expected to return for Friday's home opener versus the Royals. It's something to monitor nonetheless.

APRIL 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Blake Sabol - In lineup again Thursday Sabol is starting at catcher Thursday against the White Sox.

Impact Sabol has been part of the Giants' starting lineup for every game so far this season, whether in left field or behind the dish. But the Rule 5 Draft pick hasn't quite taken advantage of the opportunity, going 1-for-12 with one walk and four strikeouts through five games. He's batting ninth Thursday in Chicago.

APRIL 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sean Manaea - To start Saturday vs. KC Manaea will start for the Giants on Saturday against the Royals, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Impact Manaea came out of the bullpen in his first appearance of the season Monday against the White Sox and gave up three earned runs on two hits and two walks over two innings of work. Now he steps into a rotation spot, at least for the time being. Giants manager Gabe Kapler has been noncommittal about steadily deploying a six-man starting mix.

APRIL 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wilmer Flores - Batting second Thursday Flores is starting at first base and batting second Thursday against the White Sox.

Impact It's just the second start of the season for Flores, who appears to be stuck in a short-side platoon on the Giants' infield. He's racked up a couple of hits and two runs scored off the bench.

APRIL 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Roberto Pérez - Not in lineup Thursday Perez is not in the lineup Thursday afternoon against the White Sox.

Impact Sabol will take a turn behind the plate and bat ninth versus the White Sox and right-handed starter Lance Lynn. LaMonte Wade is in left field and batting leadoff. Perez seems to have emerged as the Giants' primary catcher, but he'll grab some rest during Thursday's matinee game in Chicago.

APRIL 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Brandon Crawford - Sitting out Thursday Crawford is absent from the Giants' lineup for Thursday's game against the White Sox.

Impact It appears to be a routine day off for the veteran. Thairo Estrada is handling shortstop while Crawford rests, with David Villar at second base and J.D. Davis at third.

APRIL 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Thairo Estrada - Returns to lineup Estrada (calf) is back in the Giants' lineup for Thursday's game against the White Sox.

Impact Estrada was sore for a bit after fouling a ball off his left calf Monday, but he's ready to roll now. The 27-year-old is at shortstop and batting eighth against Lance Lynn.

APRIL 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

What we learned in MLB this week: The stolen base is back

Steals are (way) up, the Rangers are relevant, and the Dodgers are still the Dodgers. Here's what we learned across MLB in Week 1.

APRIL 6, 2023

Giants chase series win over White Sox behind Alex Wood A surplus of starters and two off days in the first week of the season pushed Alex Wood’s 2023 debut back a bit.

APRIL 6, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

White Sox and Giants meet in series rubber match

The Chicago White Sox and San Francisco Giants meet on Thursday with the three-game series tied 1-1

APRIL 6, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Giants lose as White Sox hassle Logan Webb from batter's box, dugout The White Sox made Webb look hittable six days after he struck out 12 in six innings at Yankee Stadium on Opening Day.

APRIL 6, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Webb's second outing 'wasn't his best work' CHICAGO -- Logan Webb has turned into a top-tier pitcher for the Giants over the past couple of seasons, finishing with a 3.03 ERA in 2021 a...

APRIL 6, 2023 • MLB.COM

J.D. Davis - Blasts solo shot in loss Davis went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 7-3 loss against the White Sox.

Impact Davis opened the scoring for the Giants will a solo shot in the second, marking his first extra-base knock of the season. The veteran is expected to split time at third, first and designated hitter this season, but he may not see regular starts, making him a less than ideal fantasy option.

APRIL 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Logan Webb - Struggles early in loss Webb (0-2) took the loss Wednesday, allowing four runs on nine hits and zero walks over five innings against the White Sox. He struck out four.

Impact Webb gave up two runs in the first, and it could have been worse, as Andrew Vaughn was thrown out at home by Mike Yastrzemski to end the inning. The right-hander was able to settle down and tossed three shutout frames before giving up back-to-back RBI knocks to Hanser Alberto and Luis Robert in the fifth, but he was able to get out of the inning before being replaced to start the sixth. Webb posted a 2.90 ERA in 2022, but he's off to a slow start this season, allowing eight runs over his first 11 innings of work. His next start is scheduled for Monday's home matchup against the Dodgers.

APRIL 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE