Ryan Vogelsong was tagged for five runs over five innings in Saturday's loss to the Yankees.

Vogelsong gave up five hits (including a two-run homer by Eduardo Nunez) and one walk while notching one strikeout. He has struck out just seven batters over his last five starts and now owns an ugly 5.90 ERA through 18 starts this year. The Giants are no lock to pick up his $6.5 million option for next season.

Ryan Vogelsong posted a quality start in a no-decision against the Dodgers on Sunday, surrendering three runs on seven hits over his six frames.

Vogelsong punched out a pair without walking a batter in the game. The only blemish on his afternoon was a bases-clearing three-run double by Adrian Gonzalez in the fifth inning. The 36-year-old right-hander has posted a 4.27 ERA and 23/15 K/BB ratio over 46 1/3 innings in his eight starts since returning from the disabled list. He'll look to earn his first victory since August 25 when he does battle against the Yankees in New York on Saturday.

Ryan Vogelsong believes he may have been adversely affected by pitching in the World Baseball Classic.

Struggling through a lost season filled with rough outings and injuries, Vogelsong pointed toward an obvious target. "I definitely have some questions whether the WBC hurt me or not," said Vogelsong. The right-hander had two spectacular starts for Team USA. "The WBC . it's a valid question," Vogelsong (5.62 ERA) said. "I'm just not sure. The only way we'll have an answer is to have an offseason of rest and come back next year. I plan on coming back strong and having a great year, and then we can blame this on the WBC if you want."

Ryan Vogelsong was chased out of Thursday's game against the Snakes after 4 2/3 innings having allowed four runs on eight hits.

Vogelsong had posted four of five quality starts, which put his ERA on the Atkin's Diet (8.06 to 5.49). This was the first time Vogelsong has given up more than three runs in an outing since May 9. He'll take a 5.62 ERA into Tuesday's outing at home against Colorado.

Ryan Vogelsong threw eight scoreless innings in Sunday's win over the Pirates.

It was his first win since returning from the DL. He gave up just two hits, one walk, and had five strikeouts. Vogelsong has pitched well of late and has three quality starts in his last four outings. His next start is scheduled for Saturday against the Diamondbacks.

Ryan Vogelsong pitched seven innings of two-run ball against the Red Sox on Tuesday.

He surrendered six hits and a walk, striking out five in the no-decision. Vogelsong has given up seven earned runs in 16 2/3 innings (3.78 ERA) over three starts since returning from the 60-day disabled list on August 9. The 36-year-old right-hander squares off against the Pirates on Sunday.

Ryan Vogelsong allowed three runs over 3 2/3 frames Thursday but managed to escape with a no-decision in a 4-3 comeback win over the Nationals.

Vogelsong was pretty sharp in his first start back from the DL, but that wasn't the case in this one, as he was touched up for six runs and three walks. He certainly has the ability to turn things around, but with a 6.75 ERA and 1.75 WHIP for the season, it will be hard to trust him next week against the Red Sox.

Ryan Vogelsong pitched six innings of two-run ball against the Orioles in his return from the disabled list Friday.

That's a pretty good showing considering that the Giants were weighing having him make another rehab start before activating him. Vogelsong allowed six hits, walked three and struck out four in the 103-pitch outing. He gets the Nationals next, so he should be OK to use in NL-only leagues anyway.

Giants activated RHP Ryan Vogelsong from the 60-day disabled list.

Vogelsong will make his return in a start against the Orioles on Friday night. The 36-year-old right-hander has been sidelined since mid-May with a fractured right hand. He had an ugly 7.19 ERA over nine starts prior to the injury, but he could be worth a flier in deeper mixed leagues down the stretch.

Ryan Vogelsong (hand) will be activated from the disabled list on Friday to start against the Orioles.

The Giants were considering giving Vogelsong another rehab start, but he convinced them he was ready by allowing just one run over his last 11 rehab innings. Though he has put up a 7.19 ERA with the big club this season, Vogelsong is worth a shot in deeper mixed leagues if he's on your waiver wire.

Ryan Vogelsong (hand) could need an additional rehab start after Sunday's outing.

Vogelsong will make his fourth rehab start on Sunday and had been in line to rejoin the rotation Friday. That could still happen, though the Giants are leaving open the possibility that he'll need one more rehab appearance. He's been out since mid-May with a fractured right hand.

Ryan Vogelsong struck out three over 2 2/3 innings in his first minor league rehab start with High-A San Jose on Friday.

Vogelsong surrendered a two-run homer in the outing, which was the only hit that he allowed. He's expected to need at least a few more rehab starts before returning to the Giants rotation on August 9.

Ryan Vogelsong (hand) will begin a rehab assignment with High-A San Jose on Friday.

Vogelsong was cleared after getting through a simulated game on Tuesday with no issues. The right-hander is expected to make at least a couple rehab start before hopefully rejoining the Giants' rotation on August 9. He's been on the shelf since mid-May with a fractured right hand.

Ryan Vogelsong (hand) will throw a 30-35 pitch simulated game Tuesday.

It will come after he faced hitters for the first time on Saturday. It shouldn't be long before Vogelsong begins a rehab assignment. Out since mid-May with a fractured right hand, he's hoping to rejoin the Giants' rotation on August 9.

Ryan Vogelsong (hand) will face live hitters for the first time in batting practice on Saturday.

Vogelsong confirmed on Friday that he's targeting August 9 as his return date from the disabled list. The veteran right-hander struggled mightily through his first nine starts before going on the DL, posting a 7.19 ERA and 1.73 WHIP, but his hand injury may have played a role in his troubles. He could be worthy of stashing now in deeper mixed leagues.

Giants manager Bruce Bochy said Thursday that there is no timetable for Ryan Vogelsong (hand) beginning a rehab assignment.

Vogelsong threw some more off the mound over the All-Star break and appears to be coming along, but it doesn't look like he's close to game-ready yet. The right-hander will likely return in early August.

Ryan Vogelsong (hand) was pleased with how he felt during a 30-pitch bullpen session Thursday.

"Felt good. Hand is good, arm is good," Vogelsong said. "I've just got to get some timing back." Vogelsong is still dealing with some swelling in his surgically-repaired right hand and doesn't anticipate it going away until the offseason, but he said it doesn't bother him. It's not clear when he'll be ready for a rehab assignment, but he's hoping to be back in late July or early August.

Ryan Vogelsong (hand) threw a bullpen session Thursday.

It's the first time he's thrown from a mound since having surgery to repair a fractured right hand. Vogelsong seems likely to throw from the bump a few more times before being cleared for a rehab assignment. He's shooting to return by the end of the month.

Ryan Vogelsong (hand) could throw a bullpen session around the All-Star break.

He played catch in the outfield again on Monday, and Alex Pavlovic of the San Jose Mercury News said the righty was "really letting it fly." Vogelsong is shooting to rejoin the Giants' rotation by the end of the month.

Ryan Vogelsong (hand) played catch Monday for about five minutes from a distance of 70-80 feet.

Vogelsong told Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle a few days ago that he was unable to straighten his pinkie because the muscles had atrophied while his surgically-repaired hand was in a splint, so this is a very encouraging development. Barring any setbacks, he'll continue to build up his workload over time. As of now, he's hoping to return by the end of July or the early part of August.