Cubs look to end losing streak in game against the Giants
The Chicago Cubs look to break their four-game slide with a win against the San Francisco GiantsJUNE 27 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS 80-82 · 4TH IN NL WEST
80-82 · 4TH IN NL WEST
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Relying on bullpen, Giants go for 4-game sweep of Cubs The San Francisco Giants go for their first four-game home sweep of the Chicago Cubs since 2012 when the clubs wrap up their rematch series...
JUNE 27 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Willie Mays wanted 1 more at-bat in the 1973 World Series before the `Say Hey Kid' said goodbye
Willie Mays authored plenty of unforgettable moments during his Hall of Fame careerJUNE 27 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bullpen helps Giants make it three straight over Cubs Luis Matos broke a fifth-inning tie with a home run, the San Francisco bullpen pitched brilliantly for a second consecutive game and the hos...
JUNE 27 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Conforto, Villar go back-to-back, Matos hits tiebreaking blast as Giants beat Cubs 4-3
Michael Conforto and David Villar hit back-to-back home runs in the second inning, Luis Matos hit a tiebreaking solo shot in the fifth and the San Francisco Giants beat the Chicago...JUNE 27 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Austin Slater - Sitting down Wednesday Slater isn't in the Giants' lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cubs, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Impact Slater has gone just 1-for-11 with six strikeouts in his last five contests, and he'll now sit out for the second game in a row. Luis Matos will instead start in right field and bat ninth.
JUNE 26 • ROTOWIRE
Hayden Birdsong - Promoted for MLB debut The Giants selected Birdsong's contract from Triple-A Sacramento ahead of his start Wednesday versus the Cubs, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic reports.
Impact Birdsong earned a promotion to Triple-A in mid-June after putting up a 2.05 ERA and 1.12 WHIP with Double-A Richmond, and he'll now be launched into the majors due to the Giants' injury situation. Mason Black was optioned to Sacramento in a corresponding move, and Raymond Burgos was DFA'd to create a 40-man roster spot.
JUNE 26 • ROTOWIRE
Mason Black - Optioned to Triple-A The Giants optioned Black to Triple-A Sacramento on Wednesday, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic reports.
Impact Black was recalled from Sacramento ahead of Tuesday's contest, but he will now return to the minors without appearing in a game. The 24-year-old right-hander owns an 8.79 ERA and 1.95 WHIP in 14.1 innings with the Giants this season but the lack of depth in San Francisco's rotation could allow him to return to the majors if needed for a spot start. Hayden Birdsong was selected from Triple-A in a corresponding move.
JUNE 26 • ROTOWIRE
Ray Burgos - Designated for assignment The Giants designated Burgos for assignment Wednesday, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic reports.
Impact In the span of just two days, Burgos has been selected from Triple-A, optioned back to the minors and now will lose his spot on the 40-man roster. The 25-year-old lefty gave up a run during his only MLB appearance Monday but sports a 1.64 ERA in Triple-A, which could spark some interest from other organizations in need of bullpen help. Hayden Birdsong was selected from Sacramento in a corresponding move.
JUNE 26 • ROTOWIRE
Cubs hope to mimic Giants' success on mound After watching the San Francisco Giants throw bullpen games -- and win -- the past two nights, Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell has elect...
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Cubs look to stop 3-game slide, play the Giants
The Chicago Cubs look to stop their three-game skid with a victory over the San Francisco GiantsJUNE 26 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Tyler Rogers - Awarded win Tuesday Rogers (1-2) pitched a perfect inning and was awarded the win Tuesday over the Cubs.
Impact The Giants led from the second inning on during the bullpen game. Rogers was the first reliever to post a clean outing, and the official scorer handed him his first win of the campaign. Aside from a June 18 three-run meltdown versus these same Cubs in Chicago, Rogers has had a good month. He's kept runs off the board in his other 10 appearances while adding four holds in a setup role. For the season, he's at a 2.92 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 27:2 K:BB with a save, 12 holds and a blown save across 37 innings.
JUNE 26 • ROTOWIRE
Randy Rodríguez - Strikes out five as opener Rodriguez allowed a run on one hit and two walks while striking out five over 2.2 innings in a no-decision versus the Cubs on Tuesday.
Impact Rodriguez made his first career start and had the most work of the Giants' six pitchers in the contest, though he was never going to pitch deep enough to have a chance at the win. He's given up 11 runs over 14.1 innings in June, but he has a 15:4 K:BB in that span that suggests he's got a skill set that can keep him in the majors. For the year, he's at a 4.70 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 36:11 K:BB over 30.2 innings through 19 appearances. With the Giants' rotation unlikely to gain reinforcements until July, Rodriguez may see a few more opener assignments over the next couple of weeks if manager Bob Melvin opts to protect the pitchers the team has called up to plug holes.
JUNE 26 • ROTOWIRE
Giants ride stellar bullpen to win over Cubs SAN FRANCISCO -- With their rotation depleted by injuries, the Giants have been leaning heavily on their bullpen to cover innings and help t...
JUNE 26 • MLB.COM
Matt Chapman drives in 2 runs and 6 Giants pitchers limit Cubs to four hits in a 5-1 win
Matt Chapman’s two-run single highlighted a three-run eighth inning and six San Francisco pitchers combined for a four-hitter as the Giants beat the Chicago Cubs 5-1JUNE 26 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Hayden Birdsong - Making MLB debut Wednesday The Giants will promote Birdsong from Triple-A Sacramento on Wednesday to start against the Cubs, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.
Impact The Giants' rotation has been hit hard by injuries recently, so Birdsong will receive an opportunity to pitch in the majors just two weeks after reaching Triple-A. The 22-year-old right-hander posted a 2.05 ERA and 1.12 WHIP through 48.1 innings with Double-A Richmond, but he's slowed down at Sacramento, allowing five earned runs in nine innings across his first two starts. Birdsong is considered one of the best pitching prospects in the Giants' farm system, though he may struggle initially in the majors following a rapid ascension through the minor leagues.
JUNE 25 • ROTOWIRE
San Francisco Giants on Verge of Being Shut Out in All-Star Game Voting Only San Francisco Giants outfielder Heliot Ramos appears to have any shot of getting out of phase one voting for the All-Star Game, which e...
JUNE 25 • SI.COM
Mason Black - Recalled from Sacramento The Giants recalled Black from Triple-A Sacramento on Tuesday, Shayna Rubin of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Impact Black was dispatched to Triple-A in May after allowing 14 earned runs in 14.1 innings through his first four MLB appearances. He has since performed even worse in the minors (11.93 ERA, 2.72 WHIP in 14.1 innings), but he should be a part of the Giants' pitching plan for Tuesday's game against the Cubs once opening pitcher Randy Rodriguez exits the contest. Raymond Burgos was optioned to Sacramento in a corresponding move.
JUNE 25 • ROTOWIRE
Cubs' Kyle Hendricks looks to subdue Giants Chicago right-hander Kyle Hendricks hopes to continue to advance his season in a positive direction Tuesday night when he starts in the Cubs...
JUNE 25 • SACBEE.COM
Giants bring 1-0 series lead over Cubs into game 2
The San Francisco Giants host the Chicago Cubs, leading the series 1-0JUNE 25 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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