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San Francisco Giants News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 31

Spencer Howard To Sign With NPB’s Yomiuri Giants

Right-hander Spencer Howard is signing with the Yomiuri Giants of Nippon Professional Baseball, according to reports out of Japan (h/t to Yakyu Cosmopolitan).

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MLB News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / August 10, 2024

Former Philadelphia Phillies Top Prospect Re-Signed by San Francisco Giants

At one time, the Philadelphia Phillies saw right-handed pitcher Spencer Howard as one of the future pieces of their starting rotation. Now, the franchise watches from afar as he continues to bounce around Major League Baseball.

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San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / July 21, 2024

Former San Francisco Giants Reliever Designated For Assignment

Spencer Howard is back on the move again, as the Cleveland Guardians designated him for assignment on Sunday in a move to bring up a fresh arm from Triple-A Columbus.

Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / July 21, 2024

Cleveland Guardians Shake Up Pitching Staff With Roster Moves

The Guardians acquired RHP Spencer Howard from the San Francisco Giants on July 5. His time in Cleveland didn’t last long as the Guardians designated him for assignment on Sunday, July 21.

Cleveland Guardians News / Covering the Corner / July 11, 2024

Here’s what you need to know about Spencer Howard

Can the Guardians cook in the lab or is this just another come-and-go body to eat some innings short-term? Once upon a time in 2021, Spencer Howard was the top prospect for the Philadelphia Phillies.

MLB News / Bleacher Nation / July 11, 2024

Tigers vs. Guardians Probable Starting Pitchers – July 11

The Cleveland Guardians (57-34) and the Detroit Tigers (44-49) face off at Comerica Park on Thursday at 1:10 PM ET. The probable starters are Jack Flaherty (5-5) for the Tigers and Spencer Howard (1-1) for the Guardians.

MLB News / San Francisco Giants on SI / July 8, 2024

San Francisco Giants Trade for Pitcher with Cincinnati Reds

The San Francisco Giants recently made a trade that sent pitcher Spencer Howard to the Cleveland Guardians. Now, they have made another move, this time with the Cincinnati Reds.

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MLB News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / July 5, 2024

Cleveland Guardians Complete Trade With San Francisco Giants

The Cleveland Guardians have acquired right-handed pitcher Spencer Howard in a trade with the San Francisco Giants, via Shayna Rubin of The San Francisco Chronicle.

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San Francisco Giants News / Last Word On Sports / June 30, 2024

Giants Surprisingly Designate Pitcher For Assignment

The San Francisco Giants made a roster move today and designated pitcher Spencer Howard for assignment, who is a former top prospect. He’s recorded decent results this year with a 1-1 record and a 3.80 ERA across 21 1/3 innings of work.

San Francisco Giants News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 1, 2024

Giants designate pitcher for assignment after Dodgers debacle

The Los Angeles Dodgers wrecked San Francisco Giants pitcher Spencer Howard for six runs on Saturday and that may mark the end of his road by the bay.

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Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / June 9, 2024

Former Phillies Second-Round Pick Shines In First Start In Two Years

ARLINGTON, Texas — Former Philadelphia Phillies top prospect Spencer Howard made his first Major League start in two years when he started for the San Francisco Giants on Saturday against the Texas Rangers.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / May 29, 2024

Spencer Howard Cruises in His San Francisco Giants Debut

The San Francisco Giants made a flurry of roster moves prior to Tuesday's game, including calling up right handed pitcher Spencer Howard. He signed a minor league deal with the Giants in 2023, and was finally given the call, ultimately facing his former team in the Philadelphia Phillies in his debut with San Francisco.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 28, 2022