DARIN RUF NEWS

Resumes baseball activity Ruf (hamstring) played catch, took ground balls and hit off a tee Wednesday, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic reports.

Impact This is the first known baseball activity that Ruf has completed since being placed on the injured list on May 27. Though he is likely still a couple weeks away from a return, this progress is encouraging in that Ruf could remain on track to return towards the end of his original 3-to-4 week timeline. Ruf will continue his running program in the meantime.

JUNE 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Texas takes 3-game losing streak into matchup with San Francisco

Texas will try to break its three-game losing streak when the Rangers take on San Francisco

JUNE 9, 2021 • Associated Press

Lyles expected to start for the Rangers against the Giants

The Rangers will send Jordan Lyles to the mound Tuesday and the Giants plan to give Alex Wood the start

JUNE 8, 2021 • Associated Press

Gausman scheduled to start as San Francisco hosts Chicago

The Cubs will start Kohl Stewart on Saturday while the Giants are expected to counter with Kevin Gausman

JUNE 5, 2021 • Associated Press

Still several weeks away Ruf (hamstring) will miss "at least the next three weeks," Mark W. Sanchez of KNBR 680 San Francisco reports.

Impact Ruf was diagnosed with a Grade 2 hamstring strain at the end of May, and the injury has a 3-to-4 week recovery timeline. Manager Gabe Kapler provided an update on the 34-year-old's status Friday, and he'll likely be sidelined until at least the latter end of his recovery timetable.

JUNE 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs to take on Giants on the road

The Cubs will start Jake Arrieta on Friday while the Giants have yet to announce who will take the mound

JUNE 4, 2021 • Associated Press

DeSclafani expected to start for San Francisco against Chicago

The Giants will send Anthony DeSclafani to the mound Thursday and the Cubs will give Zach Davies the start

JUNE 3, 2021 • Associated Press

Giants play Angels, aim to build on Cueto's strong performance

San Francisco looks to follow up a dominant performance by Monday starter Johnny Cueto

JUNE 1, 2021 • Associated Press

Cueto scheduled to start for San Francisco against Los Angeles

The Giants are expected to send Johnny Cueto to the mound Monday and the Angels plan to give Dylan Bundy the start

MAY 31, 2021 • Associated Press

Kershaw expected to start for the Dodgers against the Giants

The Giants will start Kevin Gausman on Sunday and the Dodgers are expected to counter with Clayton Kershaw

MAY 30, 2021 • Associated Press

Urias expected to start for the Dodgers against the Giants

The Giants will start Logan Webb on Saturday while the Dodgers are expected to counter with Julio Urias

MAY 29, 2021 • Associated Press

Tauchman robs Pujols of winning HR, Giants top Dodgers in 10

Giants left fielder Mike Tauchman remarkably reached over the wall to rob Albert Pujols of a walk-off home run in the bottom of the ninth inning and San Francisco broke through in...

MAY 29, 2021 • Associated Press

Diagnosed with Grade 2 strain Ruf was diagnosed with a Grade 2 hamstring strain Friday, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact Ruf was placed on the 10-day injured list Thursday, and he underwent an MRI that revealed a strain. The injury has a 3-to-4 week recovery timeline, so the 34-year-old should spend more than the minimum amount of time on the shelf. A better idea of his return timetable could come into focus once Ruf is able to resume activities.

MAY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Buehler scheduled to start for Los Angeles against San Francisco

The Giants will start Anthony DeSclafani on Friday and the Dodgers are expected to counter with Walker Buehler

MAY 28, 2021 • Associated Press

Dodgers outlast rival Giants 4-3 in homer-filled contest

Max Muncy hit a go-ahead solo shot leading off the sixth — one of five home runs in the game — and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Francisco Giants 4-3

MAY 28, 2021 • Associated Press

Placed on injured list Ruf (hamstring) was placed on the injured list Thursday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Ruf suffered the injury while rounding first base in Wednesday's contest against the Diamondbacks. He'll now be out at least ten days, though the results of a pending MRI will dictate if he can return after the minimum amount of time. LaMonte Wade was recalled in the corresponding move.

MAY 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Thursday Ruf (hamstring) isn't in the lineup Thursday against the Dodgers, Mark W. Sanchez of KNBR 680 San Francisco reports.

Impact Ruf left Wednesday's game against the Diamondbacks with an apparent right hamstring injury and was slated to undergo an MRI on Thursday. While the results of his MRI aren't yet known, Jason Vosler will start at first base and bat eighth.

MAY 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Slated for MRI Ruf (hamstring) is scheduled to undergo an MRI on Thursday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Ruf went 2-for-3 with a pair of base hits before he was removed from Wednesday's 5-4 win with an apparent right hamstring injury. Jason Vosler came on to replace Ruf and supplied a go-ahead solo home run in the eighth inning to lift the Giants to victory. With all of Brandon Belt (oblique), Wilmer Flores (hamstring) and Tommy La Stella (hamstring) on the injured list, Ruf will likely be in line for steady reps at first base if his own hamstring issue doesn't prove to be too significant. The Giants should have a better idea of Ruf's recovery timeline once the results of the MRI are read.

MAY 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Vosler's 1st homer sends Giants over skidding D'backs 5-4

Jason Vosler snapped an eighth-inning tie with his first major league home run and the San Francisco Giants rallied past Arizona 5-4, handing the Diamondbacks their 10th straight d...

MAY 27, 2021 • Associated Press

Leaves with hamstring issue Ruf was removed from Wednesday's game against the Diamondbacks with an apparent right hamstring injury, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact The 34-year-old suffered the injury while rounding first base on a single during the sixth inning, and he was immediately replaced by a pinch runner. It would be a tough break for Ruf should he be forced to miss any time since he was poised to fill in at first base with Brandon Belt (oblique) on the injured list.

MAY 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Three extra-base hits Ruf went 4-for-5 with a home run, two doubles, two RBI, four runs scored and a walk Thursday against Cincinnati.

Impact Ruf highlighted his impressive performance with a two-run homer in the third inning -- his sixth of the season. He also added a pair doubles and came around to score on each occasion. With Brandon Belt (side) banged up and Wilmer Flores (hamstring) on the injured list, Ruf could see increased opportunity in the short-term.

MAY 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Duggar slam, Crawford 6 RBIs, Giants rout Reds 19-4 & sweep

Steven Duggar hit his first career grand slam in a nine-run third inning, Brandon Crawford drove in six runs and the San Francisco Giants routed the Cincinnati Reds 19-4 to sweep a...

MAY 20, 2021 • Associated Press

Slugs fifth homer Ruf went 2-for-4 with a walk, a double, a solo home run and a second run scored in Saturday's 8-6 loss to the Pirates.

Impact He gave the Giants a quick lead by driving a one-out offering from Tyler Anderson over the fence in center field in the first inning. Ruf continues to find his way into the lineup only against southpaws, limiting his playing time and his fantasy value, but through 66 plate appearances this season he has a .235/.394/.569 slash line with five homers, one steal, 12 runs and 13 RBI.

MAY 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Stallings hits game-ending, 2-run HR, Pirates top Giants 8-6

Jacob Stallings hit a two-out, two-run homer in the ninth inning and the Pittsburgh Pirates rallied past the San Francisco Giants 8-6

MAY 16, 2021 • Associated Press

Stalling hits game-ending, 2-run HR, Pirates beat Giants 8-6

Jacob Stallings hit a two-out, two-run homer in the ninth inning and the Pittsburgh Pirates rallied past the San Francisco Giants 8-6

MAY 16, 2021 • Associated Press