SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Rookie Patrick Bailey had four RBIs on his 24th birthday, boosting the San Francisco Giants to a 14-4 rout of Pittsburgh on Monday that dropped the Pirates under .500 for the first time since the opening weekend of the season.
Giants host the Pirates in first of 3-game series
May 29, 2023 GMTPittsburgh Pirates (26-26, second in the NL Central) vs. San Francisco Giants (27-26, third in the NL West)
San Francisco; Monday, 5:05 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Pirates: Rich Hill (4-4, 4.44 ERA, 1.39 WHIP, 52 strikeouts); Giants: Anthony DeSclafani (3-4, 3.43 ERA, 1.04 WHIP, 47 strikeouts)
William Contreras homers as Brewers beat Alex Cobb, Giants 7-5
May 28, 2023 GMTMILWAUKEE (AP) — William Contreras homered and drove in three runs, and the Milwaukee Brewers held off the San Francisco Giants for a 7-5 win on Sunday.
Owen Miller had two hits, scored twice and drove in two runs as Milwaukee salvaged the finale of the four-game series.
Mitch Haniger, Logan Webb pace Giants past Brewers 3-1
May 28, 2023 GMTMILWAUKEE (AP) — Mitch Haniger hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the eighth inning and Logan Webb allowed one run over seven innings to pace the San Francisco Giants to a 3-1 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday.
Brewers place shortstop Willy Adames on concussion list after hit in head by teammate’s foul ball
May 27, 2023 GMTMILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Willy Adames was placed on the seven-day concussion list Saturday after getting hit in the head by a foul ball in the dugout the previous night during Milwaukee’s game against the San Francisco Giants.
Bailey leads Giants against the Brewers after 4-hit outing
May 27, 2023 GMTSan Francisco Giants (26-25, third in the NL West) vs. Milwaukee Brewers (27-24, first in the NL Central)
Milwaukee; Saturday, 4:10 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Giants: Logan Webb (3-5, 3.32 ERA, 1.12 WHIP, 65 strikeouts); Brewers: Corbin Burnes (4-4, 3.97 ERA, 1.22 WHIP, 51 strikeouts)
Giants win 15-1 to climb above .500; Brewers’ Adames hit by foul ball while in dugout
May 27, 2023 GMTMILWAUKEE (AP) — Mitch Haniger and the San Francisco Giants are starting to bounce back from their slow starts.
Haniger homered and drove in four runs to help the Giants trounce Milwaukee 15-1 on Friday night after the Brewers lost Willy Adames when he was struck by a foul ball while in the dugout.
Brewers’ Adames taken to hospital, heading to IL after getting hit by foul ball in dugout
May 27, 2023 GMTMILWAUKEE (AP) — Brewers shortstop Willy Adames was taken to the hospital after getting hit by a foul ball off the bat of teammate Brian Anderson while in the dugout during Milwaukee's game against the San Francisco Giants on Friday night.
Conforto leads Giants against the Brewers after 4-hit game
May 26, 2023 GMTSan Francisco Giants (25-25, third in the NL West) vs. Milwaukee Brewers (27-23, first in the NL Central)
Milwaukee; Friday, 8:10 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Giants: Alex Wood (0-0, 4.05 ERA, 1.45 WHIP, 21 strikeouts); Brewers: Freddy Peralta (5-3, 3.81 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, 54 strikeouts)
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Michael Conforto needed some time to adjust to changes he was making in his hitting approach.
Now, he’s seeing the benefits of his new plan.
Conforto went 4 for 4 with a homer, and six San Francisco pitchers combined on a four-hitter as the Giants beat the Milwaukee Brewers 5-0 on Thursday night.
Teheran signs with Brewers, to start Thursday against Giants
May 26, 2023 GMTMILWAUKEE (AP) — Two-time All-Star right-hander Julio Teheran was set to make his first major league appearance in more than two years Thursday night, starting for the Milwaukee Brewers against the San Francisco Giants.
Brewers host the Giants to start 4-game series
May 25, 2023 GMTSan Francisco Giants (24-25, third in the NL West) vs. Milwaukee Brewers (27-22, first in the NL Central)
Milwaukee; Thursday, 7:40 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Giants: Scott Alexander (0-0); Brewers: TBD
Julien, Twins pound Giants 7-1 in series finale
May 24, 2023 GMTMINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Edouard Julien returned to the leadoff spot and hit a home run, knocked in two runs and scored twice to lead Minnesota to a 7-1 win over the San Francisco Giants Wednesday, ending the Twins' three-game losing streak.
Twins look to stop skid in game against the Giants
May 24, 2023 GMTSan Francisco Giants (24-24, third in the NL West) vs. Minnesota Twins (25-24, first in the AL Central)
Minneapolis; Wednesday, 1:10 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Giants: Anthony DeSclafani (3-3, 3.09 ERA, .99 WHIP, 41 strikeouts); Twins: Joe Ryan (6-1, 2.25 ERA, .89 WHIP, 66 strikeouts)
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — With plenty of patience and couple of big swings by Michael Conforto, the San Francisco Giants pushed their record back to the .500 mark for the first time in 47 days.
Conforto doubled to spark a slow-developing sixth-inning rally and hit the go-ahead two-run homer in the seventh for the Giants, who rallied to beat the Minnesota Twins 4-3 on Tuesday night for their seventh win in eight games.
Conforto’s 3-run homer in 4-run 1st leads Giants over Twins 4-1
May 23, 2023 GMTMINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Michael Conforto hit a three-run homer and the first four San Francisco Giants batters scored in a 4-1 win over the Minnesota Twins on Monday night.
San Francisco has won six of seven and at 23-24 is one game under .500 for the first time since the Giants were 5-6.
Correa reflects on turbulent free agency as Twins host Giants
May 22, 2023 GMTMINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Carlos Correa's eventful offseason included a period where the free agent shortstop agreed to a deal with the San Francisco Giants. But an ankle issue led to a failed physical, and the deal with the Giants fell apart.
Giants aim to end road losing streak, face the Twins
May 22, 2023 GMTSan Francisco Giants (22-24, third in the NL West) vs. Minnesota Twins (25-22, first in the AL Central)
Minneapolis; Monday, 7:40 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Giants: Alex Cobb (3-1, 1.94 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, 44 strikeouts); Twins: Bailey Ober (3-0, 1.78 ERA, .96 WHIP, 28 strikeouts)
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Patrick Bailey hit his first major league homer and drove in a run with a squeeze bunt, helping the San Francisco Giants beat the Miami Marlins 7-5 on Sunday for their fifth win in six games.
Giants and Marlins meet in series rubber match
May 21, 2023 GMTMiami Marlins (24-22, second in the NL East) vs. San Francisco Giants (21-24, third in the NL West)
San Francisco; Sunday, 4:05 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Marlins: Jesus Luzardo (3-2, 3.16 ERA, 1.36 WHIP, 55 strikeouts); Giants: Alex Wood (0-0, 2.87 ERA, 1.47 WHIP, 16 strikeouts)
Giants host the Marlins on 4-game home win streak
May 20, 2023 GMTMiami Marlins (23-22, second in the NL East) vs. San Francisco Giants (21-23, third in the NL West)
San Francisco; Saturday, 4:05 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Marlins: Braxton Garrett (1-2, 5.40 ERA, 1.53 WHIP, 36 strikeouts); Giants: Logan Webb (3-5, 3.66 ERA, 1.14 WHIP, 58 strikeouts)
Giants rally against Alcantara in 6th, beat Marlins 4-3
May 20, 2023 GMTSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The San Francisco Giants scored three runs in the sixth following a throwing error by Miami pitcher Sandy Alcantara, offsetting another big night by the majors’ leading hitter Luis Arraez, and beat the Marlins 4-3 on Friday night.
Giants begin 3-game series at home against the Marlins
May 19, 2023 GMTMiami Marlins (23-21, second in the NL East) vs. San Francisco Giants (20-23, third in the NL West)
San Francisco; Friday, 10:15 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Marlins: Sandy Alcantara (1-4, 5.08 ERA, 1.23 WHIP, 49 strikeouts); Giants: Anthony DeSclafani (3-3, 3.06 ERA, .96 WHIP, 35 strikeouts)
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Thairo Estrada hit a tiebreaking RBI single as part of a three-run eighth inning and the San Francisco Giants beat the Philadelphia Phillies 7-4 Wednesday to complete a three-game sweep.
Diamondbacks pitcher accidentally kills bird with pregame throw
May 17, 2023 GMTOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Arizona Diamondbacks pitchers aspire to be like Randy Johnson.
Zac Gallen unintentionally got real close in emulating the Hall of Famer.
While warming up in the outfield before Arizona's game at Oakland on Wednesday, Gallen threw a curveball that hit a bird in midflight, killing the animal.
Phillies look to stop 3-game road losing streak, play the Giants
May 17, 2023 GMTPhiladelphia Phillies (20-22, third in the NL East) vs. San Francisco Giants (19-23, fourth in the NL West)
San Francisco; Wednesday, 3:45 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Phillies: Taijuan Walker (3-2, 5.75 ERA, 1.38 WHIP, 38 strikeouts); Giants: Ross Stripling (0-2, 7.14 ERA, 1.59 WHIP, 24 strikeouts)
Bart’s routine fly drops for an RBI double as Giants deal Phillies 3rd straight loss
May 17, 2023 GMTSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Joey Bart's routine pop fly turned into a tiebreaking RBI double and the San Francisco Giants beat Philadelphia 4-3 on Tuesday night, sending the Phillies to their third straight loss.
Giants play the Phillies with 1-0 series lead
May 16, 2023 GMTPhiladelphia Phillies (20-21, third in the NL East) vs. San Francisco Giants (18-23, fourth in the NL West)
San Francisco; Tuesday, 9:45 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Phillies: Zack Wheeler (3-2, 3.80 ERA, 1.13 WHIP, 53 strikeouts); Giants: Alex Cobb (3-1, 1.70 ERA, 1.24 WHIP, 41 strikeouts)
Conforto’s 3-run homer propels Giants to 6-3 win over Phillies
May 16, 2023 GMTSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Michael Conforto hit his fourth homer in the past six games as part of a six-run second inning for the San Francisco Giants, who beat the Philadelphia Phillies 6-3 on Monday night to snap a three-game skid.
ST. LOUIS (AP) — First baseman/outfielder Darin Ruf agreed to a one-year contract with the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday, two days after he elected free agency rather than accept an outright assignment to the minor leagues with the San Francisco Giants.
PHOENIX (AP) — Long before David Peralta was a veteran outfielder for the Los Angeles Dodgers, he was an 18-year-old kid from Venezuela who didn't speak much English playing minor league baseball in Johnson City, Tennessee.
Giants bring 3-game losing streak into matchup with the Phillies
May 15, 2023 GMTPhiladelphia Phillies (20-20, second in the NL East) vs. San Francisco Giants (17-23, fourth in the NL West)
San Francisco; Monday, 9:45 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Phillies: Bailey Falter (0-6, 5.75 ERA, 1.39 WHIP, 26 strikeouts); Giants: Alex Wood (0-0, 2.45 ERA, 1.64 WHIP, 12 strikeouts)
Gurriel’s RBI double in 9th sends Diamondbacks past Giants 2-1
May 14, 2023 GMTPHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona Diamondbacks faced a really good pitcher on Sunday, trailed for a decent chunk of the game and spent the majority of the afternoon struggling at the plate.
Diamondbacks face the Giants leading series 2-1
May 14, 2023 GMTSan Francisco Giants (17-22, fourth in the NL West) vs. Arizona Diamondbacks (22-18, second in the NL West)
Phoenix; Sunday, 4:10 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Giants: Logan Webb (3-5, 3.98 ERA, 1.17 WHIP, 55 strikeouts); Diamondbacks: Brandon Pfaadt (0-1, 12.10 ERA, 1.97 WHIP, six strikeouts)
PHOENIX (AP) — Dominic Fletcher watched as good friends and fellow outfielders Alek Thomas, Corbin Carroll and Jake McCarthy all got the call to the big leagues while he stayed in the minor leagues.
Arizona Diamondbacks host the San Francisco Giants Saturday
May 13, 2023 GMTSan Francisco Giants (17-21, fourth in the NL West) vs. Arizona Diamondbacks (21-18, second in the NL West)
Phoenix; Saturday, 8:10 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Giants: Anthony DeSclafani (3-2, 2.80 ERA, .93 WHIP, 33 strikeouts); Diamondbacks: Zac Gallen (5-1, 2.36 ERA, .85 WHIP, 64 strikeouts)
Fletcher’s 1st MLB homer, 4 RBIs lift D-backs over Giants 7-5
May 13, 2023 GMTPHOENIX (AP) — Dominic Fletcher hit his first major league homer, doubled in the go-ahead run in the sixth inning and had four RBIs to help the Arizona Diamondbacks rally past the San Francisco Giants 7-5 Friday night, ending their three-game losing streak.
PHOENIX (AP) — Rookie Casey Schmitt had four more hits, including a two-run homer, and Alex Cobb blanked Arizona into the eighth inning as the San Francisco Giants beat the Diamondbacks 6-2 on Thursday night.
Diamondbacks take on the Giants in first of 4-game series
May 11, 2023 GMTSan Francisco Giants (16-20, fourth in the NL West) vs. Arizona Diamondbacks (20-17, second in the NL West)
Phoenix; Thursday, 9:40 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Giants: Alex Cobb (2-1, 2.01 ERA, 1.24 WHIP, 38 strikeouts); Diamondbacks: Tommy Henry (1-0, 5.17 ERA, 1.53 WHIP, seven strikeouts)
Adams, Thomas homer, Nationals beat Giants 11-6 behind Gray
May 10, 2023 GMTSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Riley Adams and Lane Thomas homered, Josiah Gray pitched seven strong innings and the Washington Nationals beat the San Francisco Giants 11-6 on Wednesday in the rubber match of a three-game series.
Giants play the Nationals with series tied 1-1
May 10, 2023 GMTWashington Nationals (15-21, fifth in the NL East) vs. San Francisco Giants (16-19, fourth in the NL West)
San Francisco; Wednesday, 3:45 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Nationals: Josiah Gray (2-5, 3.03 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, 37 strikeouts); Giants: Sean Manaea (1-1, 7.33 ERA, 1.63 WHIP, 27 strikeouts)
Casey Schmitt homers in debut, Giants beat Nationals 4-1
May 10, 2023 GMTSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Casey Schmitt homered for his first career hit in his major league debut and the San Francisco Giants beat the Washington Nationals 4-1 on Tuesday night.
Gary Sánchez agrees to minor league contract with Mets
May 9, 2023 GMTCINCINNATI (AP) — Catcher Gary Sánchez is getting another chance to restart his baseball career, agreeing Tuesday to a minor league contract with the New York Mets following his release by the San Francisco Giants.
Nationals face the Giants leading series 1-0
May 9, 2023 GMTWashington Nationals (15-20, fifth in the NL East) vs. San Francisco Giants (15-19, fourth in the NL West)
San Francisco; Tuesday, 9:45 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Nationals: Patrick Corbin (1-4, 5.17 ERA, 1.44 WHIP, 27 strikeouts); Giants: Logan Webb (2-5, 4.40 ERA, 1.13 WHIP, 48 strikeouts)
Irvin’s first MLB win helps Nationals beat Giants 5-1
May 9, 2023 GMTSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Nationals manager Dave Martinez was pleased with how pitcher Jake Irvin composed himself in his major league debut last week. Martinez was even more impressed with how the rookie handled himself in his first start on the road.
Giants host the Nationals to begin 3-game series
May 8, 2023 GMTWashington Nationals (14-20, fifth in the NL East) vs. San Francisco Giants (15-18, fourth in the NL West)
San Francisco; Monday, 9:45 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Nationals: Jake Irvin (0-0, 2.08 ERA, 1.39 WHIP, three strikeouts); Giants: Anthony DeSclafani (3-1, 2.13 ERA, .82 WHIP, 30 strikeouts)
Brewers end 6-game skid with 7-3 victory over Giants
May 7, 2023 GMTSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Willy Adames and William Contreras each hit two-run home runs and the Milwaukee Brewers defeated the San Francisco Giants 7-3 on Sunday to end a six-game losing streak.
Contreras opened up the scoring for the Brewers with a two-run home run in the second inning.
Brewers look to break 5-game road skid, play the Giants
May 7, 2023 GMTMilwaukee Brewers (18-15, second in the NL Central) vs. San Francisco Giants (15-17, fourth in the NL West)
San Francisco; Sunday, 4:05 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Brewers: Adrian Houser (0-0); Giants: Ross Stripling (0-1, 6.10 ERA, 1.45 WHIP, 19 strikeouts)
Mays watches Cobb, Giants beat Brewers on 92nd birthday
May 7, 2023 GMTSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Willie Mays was on hand as his 92nd birthday was celebrated, and Alex Cobb led the San Francisco Giants to a 4-1 victory on Saturday that stretched the Milwaukee Brewers’ losing streak to six.
Brewers look to stop 5-game slide, play the Giants
May 6, 2023 GMTMilwaukee Brewers (18-14, second in the NL Central) vs. San Francisco Giants (14-17, fourth in the NL West)
San Francisco; Saturday, 7:15 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Brewers: Colin Rea (0-2, 4.79 ERA, 1.11 WHIP, 18 strikeouts); Giants: Alex Cobb (1-1, 2.43 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, 33 strikeouts)
Pederson, Davis propel Giants to 6-4 win over Brewers
May 6, 2023 GMTSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Joc Pederson hit a go-ahead, two-run single against Corbin Burnes in the fifth inning that propelled the San Francisco Giants to a 6-4 victory over the scuffling Milwaukee Brewers in the opener of a three-game series Friday night.
Giants host the Brewers to start 3-game series
May 5, 2023 GMTMilwaukee Brewers (18-13, second in the NL Central) vs. San Francisco Giants (13-17, fourth in the NL West)
San Francisco; Friday, 10:15 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Brewers: Corbin Burnes (3-1, 4.01 ERA, 1.13 WHIP, 27 strikeouts); Giants: Sean Manaea (0-1, 7.85 ERA, 1.64 WHIP, 21 strikeouts)
Flores homers to help Giants to 4-2 win over Astros
May 3, 2023 GMTHOUSTON (AP) — Wilmer Flores homered and Joey Bart and Austin Slater had two hits each to give the San Francisco Giants a 4-2 win over the Houston Astros on Wednesday.
Slater drove in a run to put the Giants up in a two-run sixth, and an RBI double by Bart extended the lead to 3-0 in the seventh.
Astros and Giants meet to determine series winner
May 3, 2023 GMTSan Francisco Giants (12-17, fourth in the NL West) vs. Houston Astros (16-14, second in the AL West)
Houston; Wednesday, 2:10 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Giants: Logan Webb (1-5, 4.82 ERA, 1.18 WHIP, 43 strikeouts); Astros: Framber Valdez (2-3, 2.54 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, 37 strikeouts)
World Series champion Astros get visit from Lil Wayne
May 3, 2023 GMTHOUSTON (AP) — Grammy Award-winning rapper Lil Wayne visited the World Series champion Houston Astros Tuesday night before their game against the San Francisco Giants.
The Louisiana-born rapper was in town for a show later Tuesday, but stopped by the ballpark to hang with the Astros before taking the stage.
DeSclafani throws 8 scoreless as Giants shut out Astros 2-0
May 3, 2023 GMTHOUSTON (AP) — San Francisco's Anthony DeSclafani threw a season-high 109 pitches in eight scoreless innings of a win over the Houston Astros on Tuesday.
Hard work for sure, but from Houston manager Dusty Baker's vantage point the right-hander made it look easy.