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Dodgers outslug Giants 10-4, led by Mookie Betts with four hits

Mookie Betts had four hits, including three doubles, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Francisco Giants 10-4

SEPTEMBER 20 • Associated Press

Makes history with eighth save Kuhnel gave up an unearned run on two walks in the 10th inning Wednesday to record his eighth save of the season in a 6-5 win over the Cardinals.

Impact It was his second save in six appearances for the Giants since being claimed off waivers from the Brewers, although Kuhnel couldn't stop the phantom runner from crossing the plate in the 10th. In the process, the 31-year-old right-hander became the first player in MLB history to record multiple saves for three different teams in the same season, after he picked up four for the A's and two for Milwaukee earlier in the year. Both Dylan Smith and Trent Harris had pitched earlier in the contest, with Harris getting a hold and Smith blowing the save in the ninth, so the closing picture in San Francisco remains as muddled as ever.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Drew Gilbert's two-run homer in the 10th lifts Giants to a 6-5 win over the Cardinals

Drew Gilbert hit a two-run home run in the 10th inning to lift the San Francisco Giants to a 6-5 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals

SEPTEMBER 16 • Associated Press

Earns save for third different team in 2026 Kuhnel allowed one run on two hits over 1.1 innings, recording no walks or strikeouts while earning the save in Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Cardinals.

Impact It's not often a pitcher has a chance to log a save for three different teams in the same year, but that's what Kuhnel has achieved in 2026. He's allowed one run over 2.2 innings across his three appearances for the Giants, allowing four hits and one walk in that span. Kuhnel is at a 4.74 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 23:13 K:BB through 38 innings between the Giants, Brewers and Athletics, adding seven saves, six holds and a blown save. Regular closer Dylan Smith struggled in a blown save Tuesday, but it's not yet clear if Kuhnel has worked his way into the high-leverage mix for the last three weeks of the Giants' campaign. Kuhnel is the 11th pitched to earn a save for San Francisco this year.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Home runs by Bryce Eldridge, Christian Koss lead Giants past Cardinals 2-1

Bryce Eldridge hit a solo home run in the first inning and extended his on-base streak to 17 games, Christian Koss connected the next inning, and the San Francisco Giants beat the...

SEPTEMBER 9 • Associated Press

Why San Francisco Giants Claimed Joel Kuhnel off Waivers from Brewers On the surface, what the San Francisco Giants did on Friday felt small.

SEPTEMBER 5 • SI.COM

Scooped up off waivers by Giants The Giants claimed Kuhnel off waivers from the Brewers on Friday, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

Impact Kuhnel hasn't pitched in the big leagues since early July due to right rotator cuff tendinopathy, but he's healthy now after completing a rehab assignment. The 31-year-old has posted a 4.84 ERA and 22:12 K:BB over 35.1 innings in the majors this season and will give the Giants some experienced bullpen help.

SEPTEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Activated and DFA'd The Brewers activated Kuhnel (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list Wednesday and designated him for assignment, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

Impact Kuhnel is recovered from the right rotator cuff tendinopathy that sent him to the IL in early July, but the Brewers have decided they don't have room for the reliever on their roster. The 31-year-old has authored a 4.84 ERA and 22:12 K:BB over 35.1 innings between the Athletics and Brewers in 2026.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs meet the Brewers following Bregman's 3-home run game

The Chicago Cubs play the Milwaukee Brewers after Alex Bregman hit three home runs on Monday in a 17-3 win over the Brewers

SEPTEMBER 1 • Associated Press

Cubs host the Brewers in first of 4-game series

The Chicago Cubs host the Milwaukee Brewers to open a four-game series

AUGUST 31 • Associated Press

Rangers bring 3-game losing streak into matchup with the Brewers

The Texas Rangers head into the matchup with the Milwaukee Brewers as losers of three games in a row

AUGUST 29 • Associated Press

Brewers take on the Rangers after Chourio's 4-hit game

The Milwaukee Brewers play the Texas Rangers after Jackson Chourio's four-hit game on Thursday

AUGUST 28 • Associated Press

New York Mets and Milwaukee Brewers play in game 2 of series

The New York Mets host the Milwaukee Brewers, leading the series 1-0

AUGUST 26 • Associated Press

Mets host the Brewers to open 3-game series

The New York Mets host the Milwaukee Brewers to start a three-game series

AUGUST 25 • Associated Press

Brewers try to keep home win streak going, host the Braves

The Milwaukee Brewers, on a three-game home winning streak, host the Atlanta Braves

AUGUST 23 • Associated Press

Contreras leads Brewers against the Braves after 4-hit outing

The Milwaukee Brewers take on the Atlanta Braves after William Contreras' four-hit game on Friday

AUGUST 22 • Associated Press

Brewers host the Braves to begin 3-game series

The Milwaukee Brewers host the Atlanta Braves to begin a three-game series

AUGUST 21 • Associated Press

Brewers and Mariners meet to determine series winner

Both the Milwaukee Brewers and the Seattle Mariners are looking for a series win with a victory on Thursday

AUGUST 20 • Associated Press

Brewers take on the Mariners after Mitchell's 4-hit game

The Milwaukee Brewers take on the Seattle Mariners after Garrett Mitchell's four-hit game on Tuesday

AUGUST 19 • Associated Press

Bauers leads Brewers against the Mariners after 4-hit performance

The Milwaukee Brewers play the Seattle Mariners after Jake Bauers had four hits against the Dodgers on Sunday

AUGUST 18 • Associated Press

Brewers face the Dodgers with 2-1 series lead

The Milwaukee Brewers play the Los Angeles Dodgers with a 2-1 series lead

AUGUST 16 • Associated Press

Los Angeles Dodgers host the Milwaukee Brewers Saturday

The Los Angeles Dodgers play the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday

AUGUST 15 • Associated Press

Brewers face the Dodgers with 1-0 series lead

The Milwaukee Brewers bring a 1-0 advantage into the next game of the series against the Los Angeles Dodgers

AUGUST 14 • Associated Press

Brewers look to stop road losing streak, play the Padres

The Milwaukee Brewers travel to the San Diego Padres looking to end a three-game road losing streak

AUGUST 12 • Associated Press

Padres host the Brewers, look to continue home win streak

The San Diego Padres, on a three-game home winning streak, host the Milwaukee Brewers

AUGUST 11 • Associated Press

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