Longoria guaranteed $4M by Dbacks, can earn $1M in bonuses
January 11, 2023 GMTPHOENIX (AP) — Evan Longoria is guaranteed $4 million in his one-year contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks, and the three-time All-Star third baseman can earn an additional $1 million in roster bonuses.
D-backs sign 3-time All-Star Evan Longoria to 1-year deal
January 6, 2023 GMTPHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona Diamondbacks have signed three-time All-Star third baseman Evan Longoria to a one-year deal.
The team announced the signing on Thursday. The 37-year-old Longoria is a 15-year veteran, spending his first 10 seasons with the Tampa Bay Rays and the last five with the San Francisco Giants.
Padres host the Giants for the season opener
October 4, 2022 GMTSan Francisco Giants vs. San Diego Padres
San Diego; Tuesday, 9:40 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Giants: TBD; Padres: Sean Manaea (7-9, 5.15 ERA, 1.34 WHIP, 150 strikeouts)
Villar single in 10th, Giants beat D-backs in home finale
October 3, 2022 GMTSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Rookie David Villar hit a two-run, bases-loaded single with nobody out in the 10th inning to give the San Francisco Giants a 4-3 victory against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday, a dramatic finish to the final game of the season at Oracle Park.
Longoria 2 HRs, 5 RBIs, Giants win 10 of 11, beat Dbacks
October 1, 2022 GMTSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Evan Longoria homered twice and drove in five runs as the San Francisco Giants beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 10-4 Friday night for their 10th win in 11 games.
Mike Yastrzemski and Austin Wynns also went deep as San Francisco (79-78) moved above .500 for the first time since Aug.
Longoria’s pinch-single sends Giants over Diamondbacks 3-2
September 26, 2022 GMTPHOENIX (AP) — Pinch-hitter Evan Longoria had a go-ahead, two-run single in the eighth inning and the San Francisco Giants beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 3-2 on Sunday.
Brandon Crawford led off the Giants eighth with a single against Luis Frias (1-1) and advanced to second on Cooper Hummel’s passed ball.
Davis hits go-ahead double in 9th, Giants beat D-backs 6-5
September 24, 2022 GMTPHOENIX (AP) — J.D. Davis had the go-ahead RBI double in the ninth, Shelby Miller pitched 2 2/3 innings of scoreless relief in his season debut and the San Francisco Giants beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-5 on Friday night.
Betts, Muncy lead Dodgers to 4-3 win over Giants in 10
September 19, 2022 GMTSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Mookie Betts had an RBI double in the 10th inning, Max Muncy drew a bases-loaded walk and the Los Angeles Dodgers held on to beat the San Francisco Giants 4-3 on Sunday night.
The Dodgers beat the Giants for the 15th time in 19 meetings this season, getting that many wins for the first time in the rivalry that goes back to 1884.
Estrada, Flores homer in late innings, Giants beat Cubs 4-2
September 12, 2022 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — Thairo Estrada homered in the seventh, Wilmer Flores connected in the eighth and the San Francisco Giants held on to beat the Chicago Cubs 4-2 on Sunday night.
The Giants kept the Cubs’ offense in check while using six pitchers on a bullpen day, though Zach McKinstry had four hits for the Cubs, who have dropped 15 of 21.
Smyly, Gomes, Hoerner help Cubs beat Giants, 4-2
September 9, 2022 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — Drew Smyly allowed one hit in seven scoreless innings and Yan Gomes and Nico Hoerner homered in the Chicago Cubs’ 4-2 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Friday.
Flores hits game-ending, 2-run homer, Giants sweep Phillies
September 5, 2022 GMTSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Carlos Rodón is hardly counting as his strikeouts pile up, even as the comparisons to Tim Lincecum keep coming.
Rodón reached the 200-strikeout mark for the first time in his career, then watched as Wilmer Flores hit a two-run homer with two outs in the ninth inning to send the San Francisco Giants over the Philadelphia Phillies 5-3 on Sunday for a three-game sweep.
Giants rout Phillies 13-1, snap seven-game losing streak
September 3, 2022 GMTSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Joc Pederson homered and drove in five runs, Alex Cobb struck out seven in seven scoreless innings and the San Francisco Giants routed the Philadelphia Phillies 13-1 on Friday night.
Rodón stays hot as Longoria helps Giants beat Tigers, 3-1
August 24, 2022 GMTDETROIT (AP) — Carlos Rodón continued his hot streak with seven strong innings on Tuesday night as the San Francisco Giants survived a bases-loaded threat in the bottom of the ninth inning and beat the Detroit Tigers 3-1.
Flores’ sac fly the difference in 9-8 Giants’ win over Rox
August 22, 2022 GMTDENVER (AP) — Wilmer Flores delivered a go-ahead sacrifice fly in the 11th inning, Evan Longoria had a grand slam among his three hits and the San Francisco Giants averted a series sweep by beating the Colorado Rockies 9-8 on Sunday.
Longoria, Cobb power San Francisco to 6-1 over Diamondbacks
August 16, 2022 GMTSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Evan Longoria hit a two-run homer and Alex Cobb pitched six solid innings to lead the San Francisco Giants to a 6-1 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday night.
The Giants are 18-2 at home against Arizona since the start of the 2020 season.
Estrada hits 2-run HR in 9th, Giants edge Pirates 8-7
August 15, 2022 GMTSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Thairo Estrada hit a two-run homer with one out in the ninth inning and the San Francisco Giants edged the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-7 in a back-and-forth game Sunday.
Evan Longoria, whose wild throw gave Pittsburgh the go-ahead run in the top of the ninth, started the rally in the bottom half with a leadoff single against Wil Crowe (4-7).
Bases-loaded balk in 8th helps Giants edge Brewers 2-1
July 17, 2022 GMTSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Brewers reliever Jandel Gustave’s balk with the bases loaded allowed Wilmer Flores to score the go-ahead run in the eighth inning, and the San Francisco Giants held off Milwaukee 2-1 on Saturday night.
Padres bring 1-0 series advantage over Giants into game 2
July 8, 2022 GMTSan Francisco Giants (41-39, third in the NL West) vs. San Diego Padres (47-36, second in the NL West)
San Diego; Friday, 9:40 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Giants: TBD; Padres: Blake Snell (0-5, 5.13 ERA, 1.46 WHIP, 50 strikeouts)
Giants host the White Sox on home losing streak
July 3, 2022 GMTChicago White Sox (37-39, third in the AL Central) vs. San Francisco Giants (40-36, third in the NL West)
San Francisco; Sunday, 4:05 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: White Sox: Lucas Giolito (4-4, 5.19 ERA, 1.53 WHIP, 82 strikeouts); Giants: John Brebbia (3-1, 2.97 ERA, 1.20 WHIP, 33 strikeouts)
Haase’s two-run HR allows Tigers to hold off Giants 3-2
June 29, 2022 GMTSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Eric Haase hit a two-run homer to break a 1-all tie in the sixth inning and the Detroit Tigers held on to beat the San Francisco Giants 3-2 on Wednesday.
It was Haase’s fifth home run of the season and his second in the last three games.
Yastrzemski’s bat, glove help Giants hold off Tigers 4-3
June 29, 2022 GMTSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Mike Yastrzemski briefly lost the line drive in the lights, but the right fielder realized he needed to scurry back because the ball had gotten over his head and he would have to jump.
Webb helps Giants end three-game skid with 9-2 win over Reds
June 26, 2022 GMTSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Logan Webb pitched six innings of two-hit ball and the San Francisco Giants backed their ace with four home runs in a 9-2 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday.
Evan Longoria, Thairo Estrada, Joc Pederson and Wilmer Flores homered for the Giants, who snapped a three-game skid.
Ashcraft goes 8, Reds beat Giants 4-2 to halt 7-game skid
June 25, 2022 GMTSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Rookie right-hander Graham Ashcraft bounced back from two poor starts, pitching a career-high eight innings to help the Cincinnati Reds stop their seven-game losing streak Friday night with a 4-2 victory over the San Francisco Giants.
Casali’s HR gives Giants 5-4 win, Phillies lose 11th of 15
May 31, 2022 GMTPHILADELPHIA (AP) — Curt Casali hit a two-run homer in the 10th inning, and the San Francisco Giants beat Philadelphia 5-4 on Monday in a long-ball contest that extended the Phillies losing streak to four and added pressure to manager Joe Girardi.
Longoria’s 4th homer in 4 games lifts Giants over Reds 6-4
May 30, 2022 GMTCINCINNATI (AP) — Evan Longoria was unhappy when plate umpire Shane Livensparger called him out on full-count slider in the fifth inning that Longoria thought missed the low, outside corner.
Then in the eighth, Longoria dropped his bat and started taking off his shin guard when Art Warren's 3-1 slider was called a strike.
Longoria homers twice, Giants rout Mets 9-3, take 2 of 3
May 26, 2022 GMTEvan Longoria homered twice and Joc Pederson hit his fourth in two games as the San Francisco Giants went deep four times in the first two innings off rookie Thomas Szapucki and routed the New York Mets 9-3 Wednesday.
Longoria, Giants tee off on Mets rookie Szapucki in 9-3 rout
May 26, 2022 GMTSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Evan Longoria homered twice and Joc Pederson hit his fourth in two games as the San Francisco Giants went deep four times in the first two innings off rookie Thomas Szapucki and routed the New York Mets 9-3 Wednesday.
Giants play the Padres with series tied 1-1
April 13, 2022 GMTSan Diego Padres (4-2) vs. San Francisco Giants (3-2)
San Francisco; Wednesday, 3:45 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Padres: Sean Manaea (1-0, .00 ERA, .14 WHIP, seven strikeouts); Giants: Logan Webb (0-0, 1.50 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, three strikeouts)
Padres seek to extend win streak, take on the Giants
April 12, 2022 GMTSan Diego Padres (4-1) vs. San Francisco Giants (2-2)
San Francisco; Tuesday, 9:45 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Padres: Yu Darvish (0-0, .00 ERA, .67 WHIP, three strikeouts); Giants: Alex Cobb (0-0)
Giants host the Padres to begin 3-game series
April 11, 2022 GMTSan Diego Padres (3-1) vs. San Francisco Giants (2-1)
San Francisco; Monday, 9:45 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Padres: Nick Martinez (0-0); Giants: Alex Wood (0-0)
Giants and Marlins meet to decide series winner
April 10, 2022 GMTMiami Marlins (1-1) vs. San Francisco Giants (1-1)
San Francisco; Sunday, 4:05 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Marlins: Trevor Rogers (0-0); Giants: Anthony DeSclafani (0-0)
Giants face the Marlins leading series 1-0
April 9, 2022 GMTMiami Marlins (0-1) vs. San Francisco Giants (1-0)
San Francisco; Saturday, 4:05 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Marlins: Pablo Lopez (0-0); Giants: Carlos Rodon (0-0)
Marlins visit the Giants in season opener
April 6, 2022 GMTMiami Marlins vs. San Francisco Giants
San Francisco; Friday, 4:35 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Marlins: Sandy Alcantara (0-0); Giants: Logan Webb (0-0)
Versatile Kapler, Giants set to defend NL West title
April 5, 2022 GMTSCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The San Francisco Giants will open defense of their NL West title without two key components. It's a situation they managed well a year ago.
Third baseman Evan Longoria and outfielder/first baseman LaMonte Wade Jr.
Giants third baseman Evan Longoria to have finger surgery
March 29, 2022 GMTSCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — San Francisco Giants third baseman Evan Longoria is scheduled for surgery Tuesday to repair a ligament in his right index finger.
The team announced Monday night that the veteran infielder would undergo the procedure in Los Angeles, performed by Dr.
Playoff series for the ages as Dodgers, Giants go to Game 5
October 13, 2021 GMTSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Everybody expected a playoff series for the ages between the century-old rival Dodgers and Giants, and now they've got it.
Anything less than a winner-take-all Game 5 would have been a baseball travesty, leaving the sport short-changed on the October stage.
Blowin’ in the wind: Giants edge Dodgers 1-0 on Longoria HR
October 12, 2021 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Evan Longoria powered a home run off Max Scherzer through fierce wind. Chris Taylor and pinch-hitter Gavin Lux fell short, putting the defending World Series champions on the brink of elimination.
Dodgers look to force Game 5 at home
October 12, 2021 GMTSan Francisco Giants (107-55, first in the NL West) vs. Los Angeles Dodgers (106-56, second in the NL West)
Giants miss chance to clinch NL West, fall to Padres in 10th
October 3, 2021 GMTSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The San Francisco Giants missed a chance to clinch the NL West, falling to the San Diego Padres 3-2 when Jake Cronenworth hit an RBI double in the 10th inning Saturday.
A sellout crowd of 40,760 was ready to celebrate San Francisco’s first division crown since 2012, but the Padres spoiled the party, sending the raucous group to the exits in a state of disbelief.
Giants top Rockies 7-2 for 100th win, hold onto NL West lead
September 25, 2021 GMTDENVER (AP) — The San Francisco Giants reached one milestone and are close to another in their resurgent season. The real goal is another World Series title.
Mike Yastrzemski hit a three-run homer, one of four long balls by San Francisco, and the NL West-leading Giants beat the Colorado Rockies 7-2 Friday night to become the season’s first 100-win team.
Tatis slugs 39th homer, Padres beat Giants to gain on Cards
September 17, 2021 GMTSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Fernando Tatis Jr. hit his NL-leading 39th homer, and the San Diego Padres beat the San Francisco Giants 7-4 on Thursday to earn a series split.
The Padres moved within half a game of the idle Cardinals for the second NL wild card at 76-70.
Tatis hits 39th HR, Padres beat Giants 7-4 to gain on Cards
September 17, 2021 GMTSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Fernando Tatis Jr. hit his NL-leading 39th home run and the San Diego Padres beat the San Francisco Giants 7-4 on Thursday to earn a series split.
The Padres moved within half a game of the idle Cardinals for the second NL wild card at 76-70.
Arrieta scheduled to start for San Diego against San Francisco
September 14, 2021 GMTSan Diego Padres (74-69, third in the NL West) vs. San Francisco Giants (94-50, first in the NL West)
San Francisco; Tuesday, 9:45 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Padres: Jake Arrieta (5-12, 7.04 ERA, 1.69 WHIP, 80 strikeouts) Giants: Anthony DeSclafani (11-6, 3.33 ERA, 1.11 WHIP, 137 strikeouts)
Giants beat Padres, become 1st team to clinch playoff berth
September 14, 2021 GMTSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The San Francisco Giants became the first major league team to clinch a playoff spot this season, hitting four home runs to beat the San Diego Padres 9-1 on Monday night for their season-high eighth consecutive victory.
Kris Bryant returns to Wrigley Field, Giants beat Cubs 6-1
September 11, 2021 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — Kris Bryant drew a pair of standing ovations in his return to Wrigley Field, Evan Longoria and Brandon Belt homered in the seventh inning and the San Francisco Giants beat the Chicago Cubs 6-1 on Friday for their fifth straight victory.
Bryant cheered in Wrigley return, Giants win 5th in row
September 10, 2021 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — Kris Bryant drew a pair of standing ovations in his return to Wrigley Field, then Evan Longoria and Brandon Belt homered in the seventh inning to send the San Francisco Giants over the Chicago Cubs 6-1 Friday for their fifth straight win.
Giants get 4 in 9th to beat Rockies; 1st team with 90 wins
September 9, 2021 GMTDENVER (AP) — LaMonte Wade Jr. and Evan Longoria each had two RBIs during a four-run rally in the ninth inning and the San Francisco Giants beat the Colorado Rockies 7-4 on Wednesday.
The streaking Giants (90-50) won their fourth straight and became the first team in the majors to win 90 games.
La Stella, Longoria homer to back latest Webb win for Giants
August 18, 2021 GMTSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Logan Webb has been so dominant for three months now that he allows himself to be bothered by even one big hit.
Tommy La Stella launched a two-run homer in the first inning to back Webb's sixth straight win, and the San Francisco Giants beat the fading New York Mets 3-2 on Tuesday night.
Longoria out at least 6 weeks with left shoulder sprain
June 6, 2021 GMTSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The San Francisco Giants placed Evan Longoria on the 10-day injured list with a left shoulder sprain before Sunday's series finale against the Chicago Cubs.
Giants hit 3 more homers to back Cueto, beat Angels 6-1
June 1, 2021 GMTSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Johnny Cueto danced and dazzled on the mound like the entertainer he is, and the Giants gave him three home runs to take a little pressure off — and take back first place in the tight NL West after a magnificent May.
Solano, Longoria HR, Webb sharp as Giants beat Dodgers 11-6
May 30, 2021 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Donovan Solano and Evan Longoria homered, Logan Webb pitched five sharp innings and the San Francisco Giants beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 11-6 on Saturday.
The Giants have won consecutive games at Dodger Stadium, scoring a combined 19 runs, after losing the first four in the season series.
Evan Longoria powers San Francisco past Arizona
May 26, 2021 GMTPHOENIX (AP) — Evan Longoria had three hits, including a three-run homer, and drove in four runs, Kevin Gausman struck out nine in five scoreless innings and San Francisco broke a three-game losing streak with an 8-0 victory over Arizona on Tuesday night.
Slater hits tiebreaking HR, Giants beat Padres 5-4
May 8, 2021 GMTSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Austin Slater hit a tiebreaking homer in the seventh inning and the San Francisco Giants beat the San Diego Padres 5-4 Friday night.
Slater led off the inning with an opposite-field drive to right against right-hander Keone Kela (2-2)...
Giants play the Athletics after Bumgarner’s strong showing
August 14, 2019 GMTOakland Athletics (67-52, second in the AL West) vs. San Francisco Giants (60-60, third in the AL West)...
Giants score 3 in eighth inning, rally past Phillies 9-6
August 12, 2019 GMTSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Will Smith's resume as a pitcher has grown substantially this season, with 28 saves and an All-Star appearance...
Giants overcome 8-run deficit, beat Reds 12-11 in 10 innings
May 4, 2019 GMTCINCINNATI (AP) — The crowd was energized for Nick Senzel's debut. A pair of three-run homers SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Evan Longoria expects to win immediately with the San Francisco Giants, whose run of success in even years is well documented — and the club's new third baseman knows all about that...Giants acquire Evan Longoria from Rays for 4 players
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Longoria and Morrison homer in 15th, Rays outlast Twins 8-6
May 29, 2017 GMTMINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Evan Longoria and Logan Morrison hit back-to-back homers in the 15th inning, Steven Souza Jr. drove in the tying run with a single with two outs in the ninth, and the Tampa Bay Rays outlasted the Minnesota Twins 8-6 Sunday in a game that took nearly 6 ½ hours.
Vargas goes 7 innings, Angels beat Rays 2-0
August 29, 2013 GMTST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays are heading out on a long road trip in a little slump.
Jason Vargas allowed two hits over seven innings and the Los Angeles Angels held off the Rays 2-0 on Thursday.
Longoria back in Rays camp after birth of daughter
February 23, 2013 GMTPORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. (AP) — Rays third baseman Evan Longoria returned to camp after missing three days due to the birth of his daughter.
Longoria, and girlfriend Jaime Edmondson, welcomed Elle Leona Longoria, who was born more than a month premature, on Feb.