DeSclafani expected to start for the Giants against Dodgers
The Dodgers will roll out Walker Buehler to the mound Thursday and the Giants plan to give Anthony DeSclafani the startJULY 22, 2021 • Associated Press
Notches third win Alvarez (3-1) won Wednesday 4-2 victory against the Dodgers, pitching a 1-2-3 eighth.
Impact Alvarez pitched the eighth inning of a one-run game, retired all three batters he faced and became the winner after San Francisco rallied for three runs in the top of the ninth. He's pitched well this year to the tune of a 3.24 ERA, though Alvarez hasn't been utilized in high-leverage situations evidenced by San Francisco losing 19 of his 33 appearances.
JULY 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Flores' homer off Jansen in 9th rallies Giants past Dodgers
Wilmer Flores hit a go-ahead, two-run homer off closer Kenley Jansen in the ninth inning and the San Francisco Giants rallied past the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-2JULY 22, 2021 • Associated Press
Pitches scoreless inning Alvarez allowed a hit in a scoreless inning during Saturday's 3-1 loss to St. Louis.
Impact Outside of a three-run mishap versus Washington on July 9, Alvarez has been a steady option in San Francisco's bullpen. He owns a 3.34 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 21:10 K:BB across 32.1 innings this season, although he's only logged two holds and a 2-1 record in 32 appearances. While he only averages 91 mph on his fastball, the southpaw's 3.60 FIP indicates he's producing sustainable surface stats.
JULY 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Extends scoreless streak Alvarez has not allowed a run in his last 9.1 innings.
Impact Alvarez logged a perfect inning in Sunday's 6-2 loss to Oakland. The southpaw has given up just three hits, but he's only struck out two batters during his scoreless streak, which has spanned eight appearances. For the year, Alvarez has a 3.12 ERA, 1.27 WHIP, 17:9 K:BB, two holds and a 2-1 record across 26 innings in a low-leverage role.
JUNE 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Throws two scoreless innings Alvarez allowed one hit in two scoreless innings in Game 1 of Saturday's doubleheader versus Washington.
Impact Alvarez kept it close enough for San Francisco to attempt a comeback, but the offense didn't have a rally. The southpaw has a 3.98 ERA, 1.57 WHIP and 15:9 K:BB across 20.1 innings this season. He's posted a 2-1 record and two holds, but the 32-year-old is unlikely to see many high-leverage opportunities.
JUNE 13, 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 FranciscoJUNE 9, 2021 • Associated Press
Tauchman slam, Crawford 2 HRs as Giants beat Rangers 9-4
Mike Tauchman hit a go-ahead grand slam, Brandon Crawford homered twice and the San Francisco Giants beat the slumping Texas Rangers 9-4JUNE 9, 2021 • Associated Press
Returns from injured list Alvarez (ankle) was activated off the 10-day injured list Thursday.
Impact Alvarez's absence due to a right ankle sprain wound up being a relatively brief one. He'll return to his bullpen role, where he owns a decent 4.35 ERA but a poor 1.94 WHIP through 12 appearances. Logan Webb (shoulder) landed on the injured list in a corresponding move.
MAY 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Reds look to stop 3-game slide against Giants
Cincinnati is looking to snap its three-game losing streak with a win over San FranciscoMAY 20, 2021 • Associated Press
Miley expected to start for Cincinnati against San Francisco
The Reds are expected to send Wade Miley to the mound Wednesday and the Giants plan to give Kevin Gausman the startMAY 19, 2021 • Associated Press
Castillo expected to start as Reds host the Giants
The Giants will start Anthony DeSclafani on Tuesday and the Reds are expected to counter with Luis CastilloMAY 18, 2021 • Associated Press
Gray expected to start for Cincinnati against San Francisco
The Giants will start Logan Webb on Monday while the Reds are expected to counter with Sonny GrayMAY 17, 2021 • Associated Press
Keller expected to start as Pittsburgh hosts San Francisco
The Giants will start Alex Wood on Sunday and the Pirates are expected to counter with Mitch KellerMAY 16, 2021 • Associated Press
San Francisco plays Pittsburgh following Gausman's strong performance
San Francisco looks to follow up a dominant performance by Friday starter Kevin GausmanMAY 15, 2021 • Associated Press
DeSclafani, Duggar lead NL-best Giants over Pirates 3-1
Anthony DeSclafani allowed one hit over five scoreless innings and Steven Duggar hit his first home run in nearly two years to lead the San Francisco Giants past the Pittsburgh Pir...MAY 14, 2021 • Associated Press
Placed on injured list Alvarez was placed on the 10-day injured list with a right ankle sprain Thursday, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.
Impact Alvarez rolled his ankle Tuesday, but manager Gabe Kapler said that the left-hander's injury is believed to be minor, Mark W. Sanchez of KNBR 680 San Francisco reports. LaMonte Wade (oblique) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move.
MAY 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Sloppy inning in blowout loss Alvarez allowed four runs (two earned) on four hits and struck out one in one inning during Sunday's 11-1 loss to San Diego.
Impact San Francisco was already far behind by the time Alvarez entered the game. He didn't help their chances of a comeback much with a sloppy eighth inning. Alvarez's first run allowed came on his own throwing error. He also gave up a two-run triple to Trent Grisham and an RBI single to Eric Hosmer. Alvarez has a 4.35 ERA, 1.94 WHIP and 11:9 K:BB across 10.1 innings. With so many baserunners allowed, the southpaw is unlikely to see many high-leverage assignments.
MAY 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Snell gets 1st W with Padres, backed by Machado HR vs Giants
Blake Snell earned his first win for the San Diego Padres, backed by Manny Machado’s early three-run homer in a 6-2 victory over the San Francisco GiantsMAY 2, 2021 • Associated Press
Picks up win Alvarez (1-1) walked and struck out a batter but did not allow a hit during a scoreless seventh inning and picked up his first win of the year Tuesday against the Phillies.
Impact Alvarez needed 21 pitches to get through the inning but ultimately dealt a stress-free frame and ended up with the win after the Giants took the lead the following frame. The 32-year-old southpaw now owns a 3.38 ERA, 7:5 K:BB and two holds across 5.1 innings.
APRIL 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Eflin scheduled to start for Philadelphia against San Francisco
The Giants will start Anthony DeSclafani on Wednesday and the Phillies are expected to counter with Zach EflinAPRIL 21, 2021 • Associated Press
Eflin scheduled to start for Philadelphia against San Francisco
The Giants will start Anthony DeSclafani on Wednesday and the Phillies are expected to counter with Zach EflinAPRIL 21, 2021 • Associated Press
Logs second hold Alvarez pitched a perfect sixth inning with one strikeout to earn a hold in Sunday's 1-0 win over the Marlins.
Impact Alvarez relieved starter Alex Wood to begin the sixth inning. The 31-year-old Alvarez threw 11 of his 17 pitches for strikes to complete a clean inning. He has a 4.15 ERA, 1.62 WHIP and six strikeouts over 4.1 innings this season. The southpaw is likely to continue in a low-leverage role for the foreseeable future.
APRIL 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Posts hold Sunday Alvarez allowed two hits and struck out one over two-thirds of an inning to earn a hold in Sunday's 4-0 win over the Rockies.
Impact Alvarez got into some trouble during the seventh inning, but Tyler Rogers relieved him and avoided the danger. The 31-year-old Alvarez has given up an unearned run, two hits and three walks with two strikeouts over 1.2 innings. He's expected to work more often in the middle innings this season, though the southpaw had 16 holds in 67 outings during the 2019 season when he pitched for the Phillies.
APRIL 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Giants pitchers scatter 8 hits, beat Rockies for sweep
Anthony DeSclafani and three relievers combined to scatter eight hits and the San Francisco Giants beat the Colorado Rockies 4-0 to complete a three-game sweepAPRIL 11, 2021 • Associated Press
