Dodgers vs Giants Prediction, Odds, Picks - Sep. 18
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Series Preview: Michael Conforto vs. the Giants
Why is Michael Conforto so good against the Giants? On the season, Conforto is slashing .199/.303/.334 with 11 home runs and 34 RBI. The online Dodgers fans hate to see him in the lineup — and yet, when he faces his former team,
The Arizona Diamondbacks designated Anthony DeSclafani for assignment. If "Disco" clears waivers, he will likely be released later this week.
It's been a turn back the clock month for 42-year-old Justin Verlander. He continued his stretch of dominant pitching on Wednesday, going seven strong innings for the second outing in a row, and did not allow a run in the game against Arizona.
The San Francisco Giants snapped their four-game losing streak with a 5-1 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday.
PHOENIX — The Giants aren’t not done quite yet. After only mustering one hit through the first 10 innings, the Giants put up in the top of the 11th inning to beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-1 on Wednesday afternoon, snapping a four-game losing streak and keeping their fading playoff hopes alive.
The Arizona Diamondbacks couldn't capitalize on chances to score and win late, and lost to the San Francisco Giants 5-1 on Sept. 17.
BOTTOM LINE: The Los Angeles Dodgers open a four-game series at home against the San Francisco Giants on Thursday. Los Angeles has a 49-28 record in home games and an 85-67 record overall. The Dodgers are 63-16 in games when they have more hits than their opponents.
Bryce Eldridge is hard to miss. The San Francisco Giants ' top prospect stands 6-foot-7, and that was a historic number when he made his MLB debut on Monday night. Because the second Eldridge took that field in Arizona to take on the Diamondbacks, he was tied for a Giants franchise record.
Eight is great: San Jose Giants capture California League title for eighth time in franchise history
After going three years without a playoff win, the San Jose Giants wrapped up their first Cal League title since 2021 on Tuesday night.
Perhaps the biggest decision will be what the Cardinals do with ace starter Sonny Gray. Trade rumors are swirling from all angles, and one of the teams potentially in the mix is the San Francisco Giants.