SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS NEWS

Wilmer Flores - Drives in three runs Flores went 3-for-5 with three RBI, a run and a strikeout in Sunday's 12-3 win over the Nationals.

Impact Flores has reached base in each of his last seven appearances, and he put together back-to-back multi-hit games to close out the series against Washington. The 30-year-old has five extra-base hits in 14 appearances this year while hitting .283 with eight RBI and seven runs.

APRIL 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Joc Pederson - Blasts two home runs Sunday Pederson went 3-for-3 with two home runs, a double, three runs and three RBI in Sunday's 12-3 win over the Nationals.

Impact Pederson now has multi-hit performances in three of his last four appearances, and Sunday's outing marked the first time this year that he recorded multiple extra-base hits in a game. The 30-year-old has been a strong contributor despite hitting in the strong side of a platoon, as he has a 1.133 OPS with five home runs, two doubles, 10 runs, eight RBI and a stolen base in 13 games.

APRIL 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Logan Webb - Strikes out six in win Webb (2-1) allowed three runs on seven hits and a walk while striking out six in 6.2 innings to earn the win over the Nationals on Sunday.

Impact Webb was charged with the loss when he gave up three runs in his last start, but he got plenty of run support from the Giants' offense Sunday. The right-hander built up to 98 pitches in Sunday's outing, and he's now posted a 2.96 ERA and 1.11 WHIP in 24.1 innings this season. He tentatively lines up to make his next start at home against the Nationals next Sunday.

APRIL 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

From anywhere in the lineup, Joc rakes WASHINGTON -- The Giants found themselves without their usual leadoff hitter after Mike Yastrzemski tested positive for COVID-19 on Sunday m...

APRIL 24, 2022 • MLB.COM

Piscotty homers, A's blank Rangers 2-0 to avoid sweep

Cole Irvin and three relievers combined on a four-hitter, Stephen Piscotty homered in his second game back from the COVID-19 injured list, and the Oakland Athletics beat the Texas...

APRIL 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Carlos Rodón - Starting Tuesday Rodon is starting Tuesday's game against the Athletics, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Rodon initially lined up to start Monday's road matchup in Milwaukee, but he'll get an extra day of rest while Sam Long takes the mound against the Brewers. Rodon has earned wins in two of his three starts this year and has posted a 1.06 ERA and 0.82 WHIP in 17 innings.

APRIL 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sam Long - Starting Monday Long will start Monday's game against the Brewers, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Long served as an opener in Friday's win over Washington and tossed two scoreless frames. He hasn't yet allowed a run in 4.2 innings this year, and he'll draw the start in Monday's matchup while Carlos Rodon takes the mound Tuesday.

APRIL 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

The Giants Are Writing Their Own Rules Brandon Belt and Brandon Crawford are the old guard in San Francisco, but they have embraced Manager Gabe Kapler’s new-school approach — eve...

APRIL 24, 2022 • NYTIMES.COM

Pederson homers twice in Giants' 12-3 rout of Nationals

Joc Pederson homered twice, doubled and drove in three runs to help the San Francisco Giants rout the Washington Nationals 12-3 for the series sweep

APRIL 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mike Yastrzemski tests positive for COVID-19 WASHINGTON -- Giants manager Gabe Kapler said outfielder Mike Yastrzemski tested positive for COVID-19, leaving the club without a key left-...

APRIL 24, 2022 • MLB.COM

Thairo Estrada - Records another steal Saturday Estrada went 1-for-4 with a stolen base and a run scored in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Nationals.

Impact Estrada got aboard with a single in the Giants' fifth-inning rally. He then stole second and scored on a Curt Casali single. Estrada has provided a bit of power and speed from the bottom half of the order. He's slashing .255/.293/.400 with two home runs, nine RBI, 12 runs scored and three stolen bases while working as the primary second baseman with Tommy La Stella (Achilles) out. Estrada enters Sunday having gone 4-for-11 in his last three games.

APRIL 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Giants place OF Mike Yastrzemski on COVID-19 injured list The San Francisco Giants have placed outfielder Mike Yastrzemski on the COVID-19 injured list.

APRIL 24, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Mike Yastrzemski - Tests positive for COVID-19 Yastrzemski was placed on the COVID-19 injured list Sunday after testing positive for the virus, Evan Webeck of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact The 31-year-old is experiencing mild symptoms and will now head into quarantine for a minimum of five days and could be cleared if he delivers a negative PCR test on the fourth and fifth days. Luis Gonzalez, who was called up Friday and made his first start of the season Saturday, could have an expanded role in Yastrzemski's absence.

APRIL 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Camilo Doval - Tallies third save Doval allowed one hit and struck out one across a scoreless ninth inning to earn the save Saturday against Washington.

Impact Doval had a three-run cushion to work with, though he was never in danger. He allowed a single to the second batter he faced, but he still needed only 16 pitches to record his third save of the season. Doval is sharing save chances with Jake McGee, though he has now turned in six consecutive scoreless outings to make his case for a larger share of the closer role.

APRIL 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Wood - Earns second win Wood (2-0) allowed two earned runs on four hits and a walk while striking out five across five innings to earn the win Saturday against the Nationals.

Impact Wood began the game with four shutout innings, though he allowed three consecutive hits in the fifth frame -- including a solo home run -- to allow two runs score. Otherwise, he rarely allowed the ball to leave the infield, as he combined to record 12 of his 15 outs via either groundout or strikeout. Wood has been remarkably consistent to begin the season, allowing no more than a pair of earned runs in any of his three starts while also striking out at least five in each appearance. He currently maintains a 2.51 ERA and 1.19 WHIP across 14.1 frames.

APRIL 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nationals take 4-game losing streak into matchup with the Giants

The Washington Nationals will try to break their four-game losing streak when they take on the San Francisco Giants

APRIL 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nats shake things up, but offense still looks rattled as Giants roll The Nationals lost their fourth straight at home and failed to score more than three runs for the fifth time in six games on this homestand.

APRIL 23, 2022 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Facing familiar foe, Giants' bats keep rolling against Nationals WASHINGTON — There was a familiar face standing 60 feet, 6 inches away Saturday afternoon at Nationals Park, and it showed, as the Giants fo...

APRIL 23, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Facing familiar foe, Giants' bats keep rolling against Nationals WASHINGTON — There was a familiar face standing 60 feet, 6 inches away Saturday afternoon at Nationals Park, and it showed, as the Giants fo...

APRIL 23, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Wood, four Giants relievers stifle Nationals in 5-2 win

Alex Wood pitched five effective innings and San Francisco’s bullpen closed it out, leading the Giants to a 5-2 victory over the Washington Nationals

APRIL 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nationals 1B Josh Bell exits vs Giants after 2 innings Washington Nationals first baseman Josh Bell has left the game against the San Francisco Giants after two innings.

APRIL 23, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Miguel Cabrera's 3,000th hit only part of his lasting legacy

As Miguel Cabrera reaches another milestone with 3,000 hits, his Venezuelan countrymen tell Jake Mintz about his impact on them.

APRIL 23, 2022

Joey Bart - Not in Saturday's lineup Bart is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Nationals.

Impact Bart played all nine innings in Friday's game despite dealing with a blister on his left hand, so it would seem he is being held out Saturday with the Giants playing an afternoon affair following a night game. Curt Casali will start behind the plate in Bart's place.

APRIL 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Luis González - Garners first start Gonzalez will start Saturday against the Nationals, Evan Webeck of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact Gonzalez pinch hit in Friday's game after being called up earlier in the day, and he is set to make his first start of the season one day later. According to manager Gabe Kapler, Gonzalez could start regularly against right-handed pitchers until Lamonte Wade (knee) is ready to return.

APRIL 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nationals aim to break 3-game losing streak, play the Giants

The Washington Nationals look to break their three-game skid when they play the San Francisco Giants

APRIL 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS