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This past January, the San Francisco Giants reinforced their starting rotation by signing a legend in future Hall of Famer Justin Verlander. On Wednesday, they finally got another one of the performances they envisioned when they signed him.

San Francisco Giants News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 25

Giants exploring rotation market

The Giants’ rotation was a big strength early in the season but has struggled more of late. Fifth starter Hayden Birdsong was optioned to Triple-A earlier in the week, and it’s not entirely clear how they’ll fill out the rotation moving forward.

San Francisco Giants News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 24

Giants notes: Devers, Birdsong, rotation, outfield

Rafael Devers made the first start of his career at first base for the Giants this week and, coincidentally or not, belted his first two home runs in nearly a month the following day.

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San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / July 22

Giants Struggles in Key Area Have Played Massive Role in Poor Offense

It's no secret the San Francisco Giants have been struggling all season long to score runs, and that issue has already continued to crop up in the first official week of the second half of the campaign.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / July 22

Giants Option Hayden Birdsong After Disastrous Outing in Flurry of Roster Moves

The San Francisco Giants announced a series of roster moves on Tuesday afternoon, some of which have raised some eyebrows. According to an announcement of the team, right-handed pitcher Hayden Birdsong has been optioned to Triple-A Sacramento along with fellow right-hander Tristan Beck.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / July 21

Does Giants Young Pitcher Hayden Birdsong Miss Being Able To Hit?

It wasn’t too long ago that San Francisco Giants youngster Hayden Birdsong was doing more than just pitching. When he was figuring out what the next step in baseball career would be following high school, he began his career at a junior college.

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 21

Giants, Braves looking to get out of recent struggles

The San Francisco Giants will send right-hander Hayden Birdsong to the mound to try to end their season-worst five-game losing streak and continue their mastery over the Atlanta Braves when they open a three-game road series on Monday.

MLB News / McCovey Chronicles / July 2

Aggressively good at losing

Arizona put on a home run derby. If you’re reading this, then you’re probably a fan of the San Francisco Giants. And if you’re a fan of the San Francisco Giants, then you probably need a reminder right now that baseball is fun.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / June 2

Giants Young Star Pitcher Beginning to Come Into His Own as Starter

The San Francisco Giants have a stable of young arms, both at the big league level and knocking on the door, who could be the faces of their starting rotation for years to come.

San Francisco Giants News / LWOSports.com / May 30

Hayden Birdsong and the Giants’ Young Arms Break Into the Rotation

With the injury to Justin Verlander and the removal of Jordan Hicks from the starting rotation the San Francisco Giants have fully embraced the youth movement.

San Francisco Giants News / Field Level Media / May 26

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 opportunity to join the starting rotation.

San Francisco Giants News / Field Level Media / May 21

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 pitchers' duel with the visiting Kansas City Royals, posting a 3-2 victory on Tuesday.

San Francisco Giants News / Field Level Media / May 20

Giants turn to Hayden Birdsong in encounter vs. Royals

The San Francisco Giants will make the first tweak of the season in their rotation Tuesday night when they send right-hander Hayden Birdsong against the visiting Kansas City Royals.

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San Francisco Giants News / Fastball on SI / September 30

San Francisco Giants' Hayden Birdsong Wraps Up Rookie Season With Historic Outing

While the San Francisco Giants were unable to make it back to .500 on Sunday, their season-ending loss to the St. Louis Cardinals wasn't all bad. Rookie right-hander Hayden Birdsong took the mound for the Giants, and it didn't take him long to get a leg up on the Cardinals' lineup.

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 23

MLB strikeout props for Sept. 23: The Bryce is right

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San Francisco Giants News / Fastball on SI / July 22, 2024

San Francisco Giants Pitcher Joins Franchise Legends in Historic Sunday Outing

The San Francisco Giants beat the Colorado Rockies 3-2 on Sunday afternoon to stay within striking distance of a playoff berth in the hotly-contested National League.

San Francisco Giants News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 25, 2024