Luis Matos' 3-run homer powers Giants to 4-2 win over Marlins
Luis Matos hit a three-run home run and the San Francisco Giants beat the Miami Marlins 4-2JUNE 1
HAYDEN BIRDSONG
4-3 W-L •
1.42 WHIP •
4.11Â ERAÂ
4-3 W-L
1.42 WHIP
4.11 ERA
Marlins and Giants meet, winner claims 3-game series
Both the Miami Marlins and the San Francisco Giants are looking for a series win with a victory on SundayJUNE 1
Strikes out six in defeat Birdsong (2-1) took the loss and surrendered three runs and five hits in 4.1 innings of work during Monday's 3-1 loss to the Tigers. He walked two and struck out six.
Impact Birdsong made 11 appearances in relief to start the season, but the Giants have attempted to stretch him out to a starter's workload mid-season. His second start wasn't quite as sharp as his first when he went five scoreless, but he kept the Giants in the game and set a new benchmark in strikeouts this season with six. Over the last 14.1 innings, the 23-year-old has struck out 16 batters, a 10.2 K/9 rate.
MAY 27 • ROTOWIRE
Giants' Hayden Birdsong uses middle finger to throw one of nastiest pitches in MLB | Sporting News Canada This is a different way to throw a changeup.
MAY 26 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Giants' Hayden Birdsong uses middle finger to throw one of nastiest pitches in MLB | Sporting News This is a different way to throw a changeup.
MAY 26 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Hayden Birdsong looks to lock in permanent spot in Giants' rotation Hayden Birdsong began the season as a long reliever.The San Francisco Giants right-hander was so effective in that role, he earned an opport...
MAY 26 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM
Tigers host the Giants to start 3-game series
The Detroit Tigers start a three-game series at home against the San Francisco Giants on MondayMAY 26
Roupp hurls 6-plus scoreless innings as Giants blank Nats in opener WASHINGTON -- The Giants’ starting rotation has undergone something of a youth movement this week, with Hayden Birdsong and Kyle Harrison su...
MAY 24 • MLB.COM
Harrison to make '25 rotation debut with Verlander injured WASHINGTON -- A week ago, the Giants had two young starters -- Hayden Birdsong and Kyle Harrison \-\- pitching out of their bullpen. Now, bo...
MAY 24 • MLB.COM
Hayden Birdsong's effective start steers Giants past Royals Hayden Birdsong won his first start of the season with five strong innings and the San Francisco Giants prevailed in a second consecutive pi...
MAY 21 • THESTATE.COM
Looks good in first start of season Birdsong (2-0) allowed one unearned run on five hits and struck out four without walking a batter over five innings to earn the win over the Royals on Tuesday.
Impact Birdsong's strong start to the year out of the bullpen earned him a chance to replace Jordan Hicks in the Giants' rotation. This outing was a good first look for Birdsong, who wasn't asked to do too much with 80 pitches (54 strikes) while facing a low-scoring offense. He had been tagged for eight runs (four earned) over 7.2 innings across four relief outings in May before his promotion to the rotation. Birdsong is sporting a 1.91 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 29:10 K:BB across 28.1 innings this season. He is projected to make his next start on the road versus the Tigers, which is a much more intimidating matchup.
MAY 21 • ROTOWIRE
Looks good in first start of season Birdsong (2-0) allowed one unearned run on five hits and struck out four without walking a batter over five innings to earn the win over the Royals on Tuesday.
Impact Birdsong's strong start to the year out of the bullpen earned him a chance to replace Jordan Hicks in the Giants' rotation. This outing was a good first look for Birdsong, who wasn't asked to do too much with 80 pitches (54 strikes) while facing a low-scoring offense. He had been tagged for eight runs (four earned) over 7.2 innings across four relief outings in May before his promotion to the rotation. Birdsong is sporting a 1.91 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 29:10 K:BB across 28.1 innings this season. He is projected to make his next start on the road versus the Tigers, which is a much more intimidating matchup.
MAY 21 • ROTOWIRE
Birdsong soars in '25 rotation debut vs. Royals SAN FRANCISCO -- The early returns from the Giants’ recent rotation swap certainly seem promising. Hayden Birdsong, who made his first start...
MAY 21 • MLB.COM
Birdsong pitches the Giants past the Royals 3-2 in his 1st start of the season
Hayden Birdsong threw five sharp innings in his first start of the season and the San Francisco Giants beat the Kansas City Royals 3-2MAY 21
Hayden Birdsong leads SF Giants to 3-2 win over Royals in return to rotation Birdsong allowed one unearned run, struck out four and didn’t issue a walk over five innings to even the three-game series with Kansas City.
MAY 21 • MERCURYNEWS.COM
Deadspin | Giants turn to Hayden Birdsong in encounter vs. Royals Deadspin | Giants turn to Hayden Birdsong in encounter vs. Royals
MAY 20 • DEADSPIN.COM
Jordan Hicks accepts move to bullpen but hopes to return to Giants rotation
Jordan Hicks is accepting his move to the San Francisco Giants bullpen but wants to return to the rotationMAY 18
Giants use walk-off walk to beat the Athletics in the 10th inning
Wilmer Flores drew a bases-loaded walk with two outs in the bottom of 10th inning to bring home Willy Adames and lift the San Francisco Gian...MAY 18
Hicks moving to Giants' 'pen, Birdsong joining rotation SAN FRANCISCO -- The Giants are making a big change to their pitching staff, shifting Jordan Hicks back to the bullpen and moving Hayden Bir...
MAY 18 • MLB.COM
Joining rotation Birdsong will replace Jordan Hicks in the Giants' rotation, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Impact Birdsong lost the race for a rotation spot during spring training, but his 2.31 ERA and 1.29 WHIP across 23.1 innings out of the bullpen combined with Hicks' struggles as a starter will cause the two pitchers to swap roles. Birdsong's first start of the season will come Tuesday against the Royals, who own the fourth-lowest scoring offense (157 runs) and sixth-worst OPS (.662) in the majors.
MAY 17 • ROTOWIRE
Logs season-high three earned runs Birdsong was charged with three earned runs on four hits (two home runs) and two walks while striking out three across three innings in Wednesday's 8-7 loss to the Diamondbacks.
Impact The 23-year-old entered the game for Jordan Hicks with no outs and two runners on base in the third inning. Birdsong allowed a three-run homer to the first batter he faced and later gave up a two-run shot in the fourth. The right-hander struggled with his control, throwing 34 of his 65 pitches for strikes and generating nine whiffs. Over his last five appearances, Birdsong has recorded a 3.48 ERA, 1.55 WHIP and a 12:4 K:BB, allowing three home runs across 10.1 innings.
MAY 15 • ROTOWIRE
Marte hits 2 homers and Suárez adds 3-run blast as the Diamondbacks outlast the Giants 8-7
Ketel Marte hit two home runs, Eugenio Suárez added a three-run shot and the Arizona Diamondbacks racked up 13 hits in an 8-7 victory over the San Francisco GiantsMAY 14
Struggles in defeat Birdsong was charged with five runs (one earned) on two walks and two hits over one-third of an inning during Monday's 9-2 loss to the Cubs.
Impact Birdsong entered the game in the sixth frame with the Giants trailing 4-2. The 23-year-old gave up his second home run of the season to the first batter he faced and issued two free passes for the second time in the 2025 campaign. However, San Francisco also committed two of its four errors while Birdsong was on the mound. The right-hander has now allowed three earned runs this season, recording a 1.47 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and a 19:8 K:BB over 18.1 innings in nine appearances.
MAY 6 • ROTOWIRE
Robbie Ray's gem leads the Giants over the Rockies 4-0
Robbie Ray held the Colorado Rockies to two singles over seven innings and the San Francisco Giants ended a three-game losing streak with a 4-0 victoryMAY 3
Fans five in scoreless outing Birdsong threw three scoreless innings during Sunday's 3-2 win over the Rangers, allowing three hits while striking out five.
Impact Birdsong entered the game in the sixth frame, surrendering a triple to the first batter he faced. However, he settled in and retired the next three hitters. The 23-year-old also allowed a double and a single over his three innings but racked up a season-high five strikeouts. Birdsong owns a 1.13 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and an 18:6 K:BB across 16.0 innings in seven games. The right-hander has been impressive to start the 2025 campaign and will likely continue to serve in a long-relief role.
APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE
