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Marlins bring 1-0 series advantage over Giants into game 2

The Miami Marlins play the San Francisco Giants, leading the series 1-0

JUNE 3, 2022 • Associated Press

Marlins' Alcantara dominant again, shuts down Giants

Sandy Alcantara allowed three hits in seven innings and the Miami Marlins beat the San Francisco Giants 3-0

JUNE 3, 2022 • Associated Press

Takes BP again Thursday Slater (wrist) participated in batting practice ahead of Thursday's game against the Marlins, Evan Webeck of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact Although Slater is eligible to return from the injured list Thursday, he won't be activated ahead of the series opener in Miami. However, he also took part in batting practice Monday and appears likely to return to game action sometime this weekend.

JUNE 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Marlins start 4-game series against the Giants

The Miami Marlins open a four-game series at home against the San Francisco Giants on Thursday

JUNE 2, 2022 • Associated Press

Phillies aim to stop 4-game slide, play the Giants

The Philadelphia Phillies look to stop a four-game skid when they play the San Francisco Giants

MAY 31, 2022 • Associated Press

Takes batting practice Slater (wrist) took batting practice with his teammates prior to Monday's game in Philadelphia, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Impact Slater will be eligible to return from the injured list Thursday. The Giants haven't officially confirmed that he'll do so, but the fact that he's with his teammates on the road trip suggests a minimum-length absence may be in play.

MAY 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Phillies host the Giants to open 3-game series

The Philadelphia Phillies start a three-game series at home against the San Francisco Giants on Monday

MAY 30, 2022 • Associated Press

Reds host the Giants, try to extend home win streak

The Cincinnati Reds, on a four-game home winning streak, host the San Francisco Giants

MAY 29, 2022 • Associated Press

Reds host the Giants, look to extend home win streak

The Cincinnati Reds host the San Francisco Giants aiming to continue a three-game home winning streak

MAY 28, 2022 • Associated Press

Davis leads Mets against the Giants after 4-hit outing

The New York Mets take on the San Francisco Giants after J.D

MAY 24, 2022 • Associated Press

Alonso hits 3-run homer, Mets rack up 18 hits to rout Giants

Pete Alonso hit an early three-run homer moments after Francisco Lindor’s tying, two-run double, and the New York Mets kept slugging all game long to rout the stumbling San Francis...

MAY 24, 2022 • Associated Press

Placed on injured list Slater was placed on the 10-day injured list due to left wrist inflammation Monday, Amy Gutierrez of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact Slater was removed with the injury from Sunday's game against the Mets and will now miss at least the next 10 days. Though no formal timetable was announced, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports that a minimum stay is realistic. Stuart Fairchild was recalled from Triple-A Sacramento and is starting in center field and hitting ninth Monday. Prior to the injury, Slater had hit .250/.388/.391 across 80 plate appearances.

MAY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Exits with left wrist discomfort Slater was removed from Sunday's game against the Padres due to left wrist discomfort, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic reports.

Impact Slater went 0-for-2 with a strikeout to begin Sunday's matchup, but he experienced wrist discomfort after his second at-bat and was removed from the game. The 29-year-old will likely be evaluated ahead of Monday's series opener against the Mets and should be considered day-to-day for now.

MAY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Musgrove sharp, Machado homers as Padres top Giants 2-1

Joe Musgrove pitched seven scoreless innings of four-hit ball to remain unbeaten, Manny Machado homered and the San Diego Padres beat the San Francisco Giants 2-1

MAY 21, 2022 • Associated Press

Rockies TV reporter hit in head by foul ball, is recovering

A television reporter who covers the Colorado Rockies is recovering after being struck in the forehead by a foul ball earlier this week

MAY 19, 2022 • Associated Press

Heads to bench Slater isn't in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Rockies, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Impact Slater will get a breather in the series opener after playing in each of San Francisco's last nine games. LaMonte Wade shifts to left field and Joc Pederson will man right with Slater out of the starting nine.

MAY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

The surprising statistical categories that Giants hitters are leading I’m itching to write an “Austin Slater has arrived” article. Just give me that chance. His strikeout rate has improved greatly, as has his w...

MAY 13, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Wood helps Giants beat Rockies for 9th straight meeting

Alex Wood pitched into the sixth inning and didn’t allow an earned run, Brandon Belt had an RBI double in his return to the lineup and the San Francisco Giants won their ninth stra...

MAY 11, 2022 • Associated Press

Rodón strikes out 12 in 6 innings, Giants beat Rockies 8-5

Carlos Rodón matched his season high with 12 strikeouts in six innings and the San Francisco Giants beat the Colorado Rockies 8-5

MAY 10, 2022 • Associated Press

Giants aim to end 4-game losing streak, take on the Cardinals

The San Francisco Giants look to break their four-game slide when they take on the St. Louis Cardinals

MAY 6, 2022 • Associated Press

Giants come into matchup with the Cardinals on losing streak

The San Francisco Giants look to break a three-game skid when they play the St. Louis Cardinals

MAY 5, 2022 • Associated Press

Reaches base three times Slater (knee) went 2-for-3 with a walk in Tuesday's 3-1 loss to the Dodgers.

Impact Slater missed one game with the knee injury. He's gone 9-for-22 (.409) over his last nine contests, though his everyday role in the lineup is likely close to ending with Mike Yastrzemski (illness) and Joc Pederson (groin) nearing returns. Slater owns a .268/.362/.439 slash line with two home runs, two stolen bases, nine RBI and eight runs scored through 47 plate appearances.

MAY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Tuesday Slater (knee) is starting in right field and batting leadoff Tuesday against the Dodgers, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Impact Slater left Saturday's game with a bruised right knee and was out of the lineup Sunday, though he may have been on the bench regardless of the injury with righty Josiah Gray on the mound for Washington. Southpaw Julio Urias is starting Tuesday for the Dodgers, so Slater will rejoin the lineup and hit atop the order.

MAY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers host the Giants to begin 2-game series

The Los Angeles Dodgers host the San Francisco Giants to open a two-game series

MAY 3, 2022 • Associated Press

Likely available off bench Slater (knee) isn't starting but is available off the bench Saturday against the Nationals, Evan Webeck of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact Slater suffered the knee injury when he collided with the outfield wall Friday and attempted to play through the issue Saturday, though he was forced to exit early. The 29-year-old won't start Sunday with righty Josiah Gray pitching for Washington, but he may be available off the bench.

MAY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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