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SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS 80-82 · 4TH IN NL WEST
80-82 · 4TH IN NL WEST
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San Francisco Giants Rookie Does Something Not Done Since Barry Bonds in Team History The San Francisco Giants beat the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday afternoon to move to 56-57 on the year. Still on the periphery of the playoff ra...
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Yankees, Astros: World Series or bust? 6 MLB front-office execs who need to win now
Deesha Thosar identifies which MLB lead executives are under the most pressure, along with what their respective clubs might need to accompl...AUGUST 5
Nationals host the Giants to begin 4-game series
The Washington Nationals host the San Francisco Giants to open a four-game seriesAUGUST 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
San Francisco Giants at Washington Nationals odds, picks and predictions The San Francisco Giants (56-57) and Washington Nationals (51-61) begin a 4-game series Monday. First pitch from Nationals Park is set for 6...
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Michael Conforto - Another multi-hit effort Conforto went 3-for-5 with two doubles, two RBI and one run scored in Sunday's 8-2 win over the Reds.
Impact Conforto had just three multi-hit games in July, but he's already got two through three contests in August. The outfielder has gone 9-for-32 (.281) across his last 10 contests, adding a home run, four doubles and four RBI in that span. He's up to a .231/.305/.424 slash line, 11 home runs, 20 doubles, 43 RBI, 32 runs scored and no stolen bases over 88 games in 2024.
AUGUST 5 • ROTOWIRE
Tyler Fitzgerald - Hammers 11th homer Fitzgerald went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and an additional run scored in Sunday's 8-2 win over the Reds.
Impact Fitzgerald has 10 homers over his last 16 games, including two long balls over three contests in August. He continues to run with the opportunity to be a near-everyday option at shortstop, and it's tough to see him coming out of the lineup often as long as he keeps mashing. For the year, the 26-year-old has a .309/.369/.632 slash line with 11 homers, 23 RBI, 28 runs scored, seven stolen bases, seven doubles and two triples over 50 contests.
AUGUST 5 • ROTOWIRE
LaMonte Wade - Clubs homer in three-hit game Wade went 3-for-5 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in Sunday's 8-2 win over the Reds.
Impact Wade put the Giants ahead with his sixth-inning homer. The first baseman has batted atop the order in his last three games -- he didn't hit leadoff often earlier in the season, as Jung Hoo Lee (knee) was there early in the year and Jorge Soler spent more time there before he was traded to Atlanta. Since the All-Star break, Wade is 8-for-37 (.216) with four walks over 11 contests. He's slashing .294/.417/.407 with four homers, 20 RBI, 33 runs scored and a stolen base over 252 plate appearances, but he's struggled to replicate his strong on-base skills from earlier in the year since returning from a hamstring injury in late June.
AUGUST 5 • ROTOWIRE
Giants carry momentum into series with Nationals Fresh off of back-to-back wins over a division leader, the Washington Nationals will host the red-hot San Francisco Giants for a four-game s...
AUGUST 5 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Trio of home runs power Giants to rare road series win over Reds CINCINNATI - Bob Melvin laid out two imperatives in recent days. The San Francisco Giants needed to ...
AUGUST 5 • SUNHERALD.COM
How to Watch Giants vs. Nationals: TV Channel & Live Stream - August 5
Preview the August 5 matchup between the San Francisco Giants and Washington Nationals with recent trends, how to watch, livestream info, an...AUGUST 5 • DATA SKRIVE
Hayden Birdsong - Rejoining rotation Tuesday The Giants will promote Birdsong from Single-A San Jose to start Tuesday's game against the Nationals in Washington.
Impact Though the Giants sent him to San Jose following his most recent start July 27, the big club had always intended to bring him back when a fifth starter was needed. The Giants' recent trade of Alex Cobb (hip/shoulder) further cements the rookie into the rotation, a distinction Birdsong earned after turning in a 2.97 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 38:15 K:BB in 30.1 innings through his first six big-league starts. Birdsong projects as a strong source of strikeouts while he's holding down a rotation spot, but a high walk rate could make him less of an asset in the WHIP category while also limiting his ability to work deep into his outings.
AUGUST 5 • ROTOWIRE
Giants vs. Nationals Prediction, Odds, Picks - August 5
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Matt Chapman - Slugs 17th homer Chapman went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run and an additional run scored in Sunday's win against the Reds.
Impact Chapman homered for the second-consecutive game and is now up to 17 long balls, matching last season's total in 30 fewer games. The 31-year-old is enjoying a post All-Star break renaissance, batting .316 with nine extra-base hits, eight RBI, 14 runs scored, 11 walks and three stolen bases in 16 games played.
AUGUST 4 • ROTOWIRE
Robbie Ray wins again as Giants turn back Reds Matt Chapman hit a game-tying home run in the fourth inning and made a key defensive play in the sixth to help lead the visiting San Francis...
AUGUST 4 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Matt Chapman homers, saves run with defensive play to lead Giants past Reds 8-2
Matt Chapman hit his 17th homer and saved a run by barehanding a slow roller to third base, lifting the San Francisco Giants to an 8-2 win over the Cincinnati RedsAUGUST 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Robbie Ray - Fans nine in win Ray (2-1) picked up the win Sunday against the Reds, allowing two earned runs on three hits and one walk while striking out nine in five innings.
Impact Ray bounced back from a shaky start his last time out, fanning nine batters and allowing just three hits to earn his second win in three starts. Ray's two earned runs came on back-to-back home runs by Jeimer Candelario and Santiago Espinal in the second inning, and Ray has now surrendered five home runs over his past two starts. As he shakes off the rust and becomes more consistent, Ray's sky-high 3.14 HR/9 should normalize towards his career average of 1.39. The southpaw now owns a 4.40 ERA, 1.12 WHIP and 21:6 K:BB in 14.1 innings. Ray is currently scheduled to take on the Tigers next weekend.
AUGUST 4 • ROTOWIRE
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Mark Canha - Filling short-side platoon role Canha is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Reds, Shayna Rubin of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Impact Canha has now started just once in four games since joining the Giants after being acquired from the Tigers on Tuesday. The right-handed-hitting Canha's lone start came Friday versus Reds lefty Andrew Abbott, with the other three absences coming while the Giants have faced right-handed pitching. Canha looks like he'll have to settle for a short-side platoon role while the Giants have all their key lineup contributors at full health.
AUGUST 4 • ROTOWIRE
Marco Luciano - Taking seat Sunday Luciano is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Reds, Shayna Rubin of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Impact Luciano made four straight starts after being called up by the Giants on Tuesday, but he'll head to the bench Sunday after going 3-for-13 with a double, two runs and seven strikeouts. Patrick Bailey will rest his legs as the designated hitter while Curt Casali receives a start behind the plate.
AUGUST 4 • ROTOWIRE
Heliot Ramos - Thumb injury lingering Ramos is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Reds due to a thumb injury, Shayna Rubin of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Impact The 24-year-old sat out last Sunday due to the thumb issue and returned to action following Monday's team off day, but he apparently hasn't fully shaken the injury. According to Rubin, Ramos is dealing with some significant swelling, and he's gone 2-for-14 with five strikeouts since rejoining the lineup. Mike Yastrzemski will shift to center field Sunday while Jerar Encarnacion starts in right.
AUGUST 4 • ROTOWIRE
Reds and Giants meet with series tied 1-1
The Cincinnati Reds and San Francisco Giants play on Sunday with the winner claiming the three-game seriesAUGUST 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Giants send 3rd straight lefty to face Reds in series finale In a series that has been dominated by stellar starting pitching, the visiting San Francisco Giants and Cincinnati Reds will play the rubber...
AUGUST 4 • THESTATE.COM
Jerar Encarnación - Swats first homer as Giant Encarnacion hit a solo home run in his only at-bat in a loss to Cincinnati on Saturday.
Impact Encarnacion entered the contest as a defensive replacement in the sixth inning and logged his only at-bat in the eighth. He made the most of that opportunity, slugging a solo shot to bring San Francisco to within three runs. The homer was Encarnacion's first in the majors since he went deep three times over 23 games with Miami in 2022.Though he's struggled with contact issues, Encarnacion has also demonstrated substantial power as a pro, slugging 26 long balls across 122 contests at Triple-A in 2023 and belting 10 homers in 33 games as a minor-leaguer this year.
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