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Pfaadt and Verlander trade lot of zeros in Giants-Diamondbacks game with playoff implications

Brandon Pfaadt and 42-year-old three-time Cy Young Award winner Justin Verlander matched a lot of zeros in a mid-September pitcher’s duel between NL West rivals still hoping to get...

SEPTEMBER 18 • Associated Press

Diamondbacks waste 9 innings of 1-hit ball by Brandon Pfaadt, lose 5-1 in 11 innings to Giants

Christian Koss hit a two-run double in a five-run 11th inning, and the San Francisco Giants spoiled a nine-inning, one-hit start by Arizona’s Brandon Pfaadt, beating the Diamondbac...

SEPTEMBER 17 • Associated Press

Multi-hit effort in loss Encarnacion went 2-for-4 with two RBI and a double in Tuesday's 6-5 loss to the Diamondbacks.

Impact Encarnacion made his third appearance after missing over a month due to a Grade 2 hamstring strain. The 27-year-old lined a two-run double to right field in the first inning and added a single in the third. With that, he delivered his second multi-hit performance over 13 games this season. Overall, he's slashing .205/.205/.436 with six RBI, four runs scored, three doubles, two home runs and a stolen base across 39 plate appearances in the 2025 campaign.

SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

D-backs rally from early 4-run deficit and beat Giants 6-5 to keep pace in NL playoff race

Jordan Lawlar's infield single with the bases loaded scores Corbin Carroll with the winning run in the ninth inning, and the Arizona Diamondbacks erase an early four-run deficit to...

SEPTEMBER 17 • Associated Press

Two RBI in return Encarnacion went 1-for-4 with a double, two RBI and one run scored in Saturday's 13-7 loss to the Dodgers.

Impact Encarnacion missed more than a month due to a Grade 2 hamstring strain. He previously missed nearly two months due to an oblique injury, but it's a positive that he was able to be involved in run production in his return to big-league action Saturday. He's batting .176 with two home runs, four RBI, four runs scored and a stolen base over 11 games in the majors this season.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Two RBI in return Encarnacion went 1-for-4 with a double, two RBI and one run scored in Saturday's 13-7 loss to the Dodgers.

Impact Encarnacion returned to action Saturday after he missed more than a month due to a Grade 2 hamstring strain. He previously missed nearly two months due to an oblique injury, but it's a positive that he was able to be involved in run production in his return to big-league action. He's batting .176 with two home runs, four RBI, four runs scored and a stolen base over 11 games in the majors this season.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Shohei Ohtani hits his 49th homer and Dodgers rally to beat Giants 13-7

Shohei Ohtani hit his 49th homer and the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied past the San Francisco Giants 13-7

SEPTEMBER 14 • Associated Press

Giants infielder Dominic Smith goes on injured list with strained right hamstring

San Francisco Giants infielder Dominic Smith went on the 10-day injured list after straining his right hamstring stretching to catch a ball at first base during Friday’s 5-1, 10-in...

SEPTEMBER 14 • Associated Press

Activated from IL The Giants reinstated Encarnacion (hamstring) from the injured list Saturday.

Impact A Grade 2 strain in Encarnacion's right hamstring has kept him on the shelf since early August. After playing in five rehab games and going 2-for-17 with two RBI, a run scored and a steal, the 27-year-old outfielder will return to San Francisco and replace Dominic Smith (hamstring) on the 28-man roster. Encarnacion will start in right field and bat seventh Saturday but isn't expected to receive regular starts down the stretch.

SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Giants meet the Dodgers with 1-0 series lead

The San Francisco Giants lead 1-0 in a three-game series against the Los Angeles Dodgers

SEPTEMBER 13 • Associated Press

Diamondbacks look to break 3-game losing streak, play the Giants

The Arizona Diamondbacks are looking to break their three-game slide with a victory against the San Francisco Giants

SEPTEMBER 10 • Associated Press

Begins rehab assignment Encarnacion (hamstring) began his rehab assignment with Triple-A Sacramento on Friday, going 0-for-4 as the designated hitter in a 2-1 extra-inning loss to Las Vegas.

Impact Encarnacion was placed on the 10-day injured list Aug. 8 (retroactive to Aug. 7) due to a strained right hamstring, though he is seemingly nearing a return to the big leagues. The 27-year-old has appeared in two rehab games with Sacramento this month, batting 0-for-7 over that span. He has dealt with multiple injuries this season -- including a strained left oblique and a fractured left hand -- appearing in just 10 big-league outings. During that span, Encarnacion has recorded a .167/.167/.400 slash line with two home runs, a double and a stolen base across 30 plate appearances. He's expected to return to the majors before the end of the regular season.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Giants take on the Diamondbacks in first of 3-game series

The San Francisco Giants host the Arizona Diamondbacks to begin a three-game series

SEPTEMBER 8 • Associated Press

Cardinals and Giants square off with series tied 1-1

Both the St. Louis Cardinals and the San Francisco Giants are looking for a series win with a victory on Sunday

SEPTEMBER 7 • Associated Press

Lee leads Giants against the Cardinals after 4-hit game

The San Francisco Giants take on the St. Louis Cardinals after Jung Hoo Lee had four hits on Friday in an 8-2 win over the Cardinals

SEPTEMBER 6 • Associated Press

Giants bring win streak into game against the Cardinals

The San Francisco Giants will attempt to keep a four-game win streak alive when they take on the St. Louis Cardinals

SEPTEMBER 5 • Associated Press

Giants try to extend win streak, play the Rockies

The San Francisco Giants will attempt to keep a three-game win streak alive when they take on the Colorado Rockies

SEPTEMBER 3 • Associated Press

Gilbert leads Giants against the Rockies following 4-hit performance

The San Francisco Giants play the Colorado Rockies after Drew Gilbert had four hits on Monday in an 8-2 win over the Rockies

SEPTEMBER 2 • Associated Press

Nearing rehab assignment Encarnacion (hamstring) could begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Sacramento by the end of this week, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Encarnacion has been working out with Sacramento lately and should be cleared to play in games with them soon as long as he continues to progress. He's been sidelined since early August with a Grade 2 right hamstring strain but could be back on the Giants' active roster by mid-September.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Nearing rehab assignment Encarnacion (hamstring) could begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Sacramento by the end of this week, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Rockies open 3-game series against the Giants

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

SEPTEMBER 1 • Associated Press

Giants and Orioles meet with series tied 1-1

Both the San Francisco Giants and the Baltimore Orioles are looking for a series win with a victory on Sunday

AUGUST 31 • Associated Press

Matos leads Giants against the Orioles after 4-hit outing

The San Francisco Giants play the Baltimore Orioles after Luis Matos had four hits against the Orioles on Friday

AUGUST 30 • Associated Press

Giants host the Orioles in first of 3-game series

The San Francisco Giants open a three-game series at home against the Baltimore Orioles on Friday

AUGUST 29 • Associated Press

Devers leads Giants against the Cubs after 4-hit outing

The San Francisco Giants take on the Chicago Cubs after Rafael Devers' four-hit game on Wednesday

AUGUST 28 • Associated Press

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