Jake McGee
RP FA
Thu 8/26/21 7:49 AM

McGee gave up a hit and a walk in a scoreless ninth inning Wednesday to record his 29th save of the season in a 3-2 win over the Mets. He struck out one.
EDGE Analysis
The southpaw has converted three straight save chances since blowing his fourth of the year, and second of the month, Aug. 18 -- also against the Mets. Despite some recent speed bumps, McGee sports a 2.63 ERA, 0.86 WHIP and 56:10 K:BB through 54.2 innings in what has become a career-best campaign. as his previous personal best in saves was only 19.

Jake McGee
RP FA
Mon 8/23/21 1:15 AM

McGee secured the save, allowing just one hit while striking out one across one inning in the win over the Athletics on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
McGee entered the ninth inning with a one-run lead. He allowed a double to Josh Harrison, but retired the other three batters including a strikeout to Chad Pinder to end the game. The closer has picked up saves in back-to-back days, converting 28 saves in 32 chances this season. He has a 2.68 ERA and 0.84 WHIP with 55 strikeouts in 53.2 innings. His 28 saves are tied for second-most in all of baseball.

Jake McGee
RP FA
Sun 8/22/21 1:22 AM

McGee pitched a perfect inning to earn the save in Saturday's 6-5 win over Oakland.
EDGE Analysis
The 35-year-old was back at his best after blowing a save versus the Mets on Wednesday. McGee has taken three saves, one hold and two blown saves in his last six appearances. While the recent inconsistency is frustrating, he's been one of the better closers in baseball this year with a 2.73 ERA, 0.84 WHIP and 54:9 K:BB while converting 27 of 31 save chances and adding eight holds in 52.2 innings.

Jake McGee
RP FA
Thu 8/19/21 2:04 AM

McGee allowed a run on one hit and a hit batter and struck out one in one inning, taking a blown save versus the Mets on Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
After logging consecutive clean innings to earn saves Sunday and Monday, McGee couldn't get the job done with a one-run lead Wednesday. The 35-year-old has taken two of his four blown saves this year in his last five outings, and he's now 26-for-30 in save chances. The southpaw owns a 2.79 ERA, 0.85 WHIP and 54:9 K:BB in 51.2 innings, and he should continue to have decent job stability despite his recent struggles.

Jake McGee
RP FA
Tue 8/17/21 3:35 AM

McGee saved Monday's 7-5 win against the Mets, pitching a 1-2-3 ninth with one strikeout.
EDGE Analysis
Pitching on consecutive nights, McGee quickly recorded three outs to remain among the league leaders with his 26th save. The 35-year-old lefty has responded with two saves following two poor outings and appears to still be manager Gabe Kapler's preferred closer option despite other viable options at the back of the pen.

Jake McGee
RP FA
Mon 8/16/21 12:39 AM

McGee clinched the save Sunday against the Rockies after tossing a scoreless ninth inning.
EDGE Analysis
McGee was called upon to record the final three outs of the contest, and he was extremely efficient in that task as he needed just seven pitches (six strikes) to retire the side in order. McGee is among the MLB leaders in saves this season with 25 and this was an excellent bounce-back performance after he gave up two earned runs in each of his previous two outings. He has given up five runs (four earned) in seven appearances this month.

Jake McGee
RP FA
Sat 8/14/21 12:35 PM

McGee allowed two runs on four hits and struck out one in two-thirds of an inning, earning a hold in Friday's 5-4 win over Colorado.
EDGE Analysis
McGee yielded a two-run home run to Connor Joe and put two more runners on base before Zack Littell came on to record the final out. It's a troubling trend recently for McGee, who has yielded five runs (four earned) in his last three appearances. The 35-year-old has spent most of the season as San Francisco's closer with 24 saves and eight holds through 51 appearances, but his recent poor outings have inflated his ERA to 2.77. It wouldn't be a surprise to see Tyler Rogers or Littell get a save chance in the near future, especially if McGee continues to falter in his next outing.

Jake McGee
RP FA
Wed 8/11/21 12:57 PM

McGee allowed two runs on two hits and two walks with one strikeout in two-thirds of an inning, taking a blown save versus Arizona on Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
The southpaw has had few poor outings this season, but he loaded the bases with two singles and a walk before a walk and a sacrifice fly tied the game at 7-7. McGee was relieved by Zack Littell, who struck out Ketel Marte, and San Francisco walked it off in the bottom of the ninth. McGee is now 24-for-27 in save chances with a 2.44 ERA, 0.81 WHIP and 51:9 K:BB through 48 innings. He's allowed three runs (two earned) over his last two appearances after a 14-inning scoreless streak -- if he continues to falter, Tyler Rogers may see a save chance in the near future.

Jake McGee
RP FA
Sun 8/8/21 1:25 PM

McGee (4-2) allowed an unearned run on one hit and struck out one, earning the win Saturday versus Milwaukee.
EDGE Analysis
McGee entered after San Francisco took the lead in the top of the 11th inning, but the official scorer awarded him the win in a back-and-forth contest. He was the ninth pitcher used by the Giants in the game. It was also his third game in a row, so the 35-year-old closer likely won't be available should a save chance arise Sunday. McGee has a 2.09 ERA, 0.74 WHIP and 50:7 K:BB with 24 saves and seven holds in 47.1 innings.

Jake McGee
RP FA
Thu 8/5/21 9:06 PM

McGee threw a scoreless inning with one strikeout to secure his 24th save Thursday against Arizona.
EDGE Analysis
McGee was called upon to protect a 5-4 lead in the 10th inning and retired Christian Walker, Pavin Smith and Drew Ellis in order. The 35-year-old McGee has converted 14 consecutive save opportunities going back to mid-May, and he hasn't allowed an earned run since May 30. McGee boasts a 2.18 ERA and 0.75 WHIP in 45.1 innings on the year while limiting opponents to a .165 batting average.