JUNE 10, 2021•MERCURYNEWS.COM
How the ‘opener’ strategy can help, hurt the SF Giants moving forwardThe SF Giants may need Sammy Long and Conner Menez to throw more innings in future bullpen games.
Curt Casali - Trending toward returnCasali (wrist) could be reinstated from the 10-day injured list as early as Saturday or Sunday, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
ImpactCasali has been sidelined since June 1 due to a left wrist strain, but the issue wasn't considered particularly serious. Manager Gabe Kapler is hopeful that the catcher will be able to return to the active roster after spending just over the minimum amount of time on the injured list.
JUNE 10, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Wilmer Flores - Takes seat ThursdayFlores isn't in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Nationals.
ImpactFlores had started each of the last three games but went 0-for-12 with two walks and two strikeouts during that time. Jason Vosler will start at the hot corner and bat eighth.
JUNE 10, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Spencer Patton’s call-up may not have been expected, but the move helped solidify a new Rangers standardARLINGTON — It wasn’t long ago that Spencer Patton re-started his pro baseball career in the United States because he couldn’t find an offer...
JUNE 10, 2021•DALLASNEWS.COM
Brandon Crawford Is Back—And So Are the GiantsHe has helped turn San Francisco into a compelling contender with the best record in baseball.
JUNE 10, 2021•SI.COM
Isiah Kiner-Falefa - Involved in winKiner-Falefa went 1-for-4 with a walk, an RBI, a run scored and a stolen base in Wednesday's 4-3 extra-innings win over San Francisco.
ImpactKiner-Falefa played a key role in the win. He plated the Rangers' first run on an RBI-groundout in the sixth inning, then came around to tie the game in the bottom of the ninth after a leadoff single and stolen base. Later, his walk was part of an 11th-inning rally that led to Brock Holt's walkoff single. Kiner-Falefa is batting .291/.327/.410 with 11 steals, five home runs and 21 RBI through 63 games. He's also working on a nice little eight-game hitting streak.
JUNE 10, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Eli White - Fills in for GalloWhite started in right field in place of the injured Joey Gallo (groin) and went 2-for-4 with a double and a run scored in Wednesday's 4-3 extra-innings win over the Giants.
ImpactWhite made his second straight start since being called up from Triple-A Round Rock on Tuesday. With Gallo and David Dahl (ribs, back) both sidelined, there should be at-bats available for White at either corner outfield spot.
JUNE 10, 2021•ROTOWIRE
