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Brandon Crawford powers Giants past Mets Brandon Crawford launched a three-run home run in the first, Logan Webb retained a comfortable lead through seven innings for his first win...

APRIL 23, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Returns to lineup Crawford (ribs) will bat sixth and play shortstop Saturday against the Mets, Evan Webeck of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact Crawford sat Friday due to discomfort in his ribs, but he's evidently good to go Saturday. He's struggled at the plate to start the year, hitting .151/.250/.283, though he does have a pair of homers.

APRIL 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Brandon Crawford addresses his rough start, insists confidence isn't shaken Crawford's play has been one of their redder flags as the Giants have stumbled to a 6-13 record.

APRIL 22, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Discomfort in rib area Giants managers Gabe Kapler told reporters before Friday's game against the Mets that Crawford is feeling discomfort in his rib area, Danny Emerman of KNBR 680 San Francisco report...

Impact Kapler may have been out of the lineup anyway because a southpaw is starting for the Mets in Joey Lucchesi, but Kapler notes that Crawford felt discomfort after diving to his left during Thursday's game against the Mets. The shortstop should be considered day-to-day with a good chance to return before the end of the weekend.

APRIL 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets Friday off Crawford is out of the lineup for Friday's contest against the Mets.

Impact Crawford will once again sit against a southpaw for Friday's battle against the Mets. With the shortstop out, Thairo Estrada will play shortstop with David Villar handling second base duties.

APRIL 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting versus lefty Crawford will take a seat Wednesday against the Marlins, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact With left-hander Trevor Rogers on the mound for Miami, Crawford will exit the lineup for the series finale. Thairo Estrada will take over at shortstop and bat leadoff versus Miami.

APRIL 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat against southpaw Crawford is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Tigers.

Impact Crawford will take the seat against left-hander Matthew Boyd for the series finale against the Tigers. Thairo Estrada is leading off and playing shortstop as the Giants look for the sweep.

APRIL 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 14, 2023 • Associated Press

Takes seat against lefty Crawford is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Dodgers, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact Crawford will take a seat against southpaw Clayton Kershaw and the Dodgers for Wednesday's contest. With the veteran infielder out of action, San Francisco will turn to Thairo Estrada as the starting shortstop and hitting leadoff, with David Villar his double play partner at second base while hitting sixth.

APRIL 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Connects on second homer Crawford went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Tuesday's 5-0 win over the Dodgers.

Impact David Villar and Crawford supplied back-to-back long balls in the eighth inning off reliever Evan Phillips to put the finishing touches on the shutout win. Crawford's home run ended his seven-game streak without an extra-base hit.

APRIL 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Giants' bullpen comes up big in 5-0 win over Dodgers

Alex Wood and five relievers combined on a three-hitter and the San Francisco Giants beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-0, ending a six-game losing streak to their NL West rivals

APRIL 12, 2023 • Associated Press

In lineup Saturday Crawford (forearm) is starting at shortstop and batting seventh Saturday against the Royals, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Crawford missed one game with mild forearm tightness but returned to action Friday and went 0-for-3 with a walk. The veteran shortstop went 3-for-5 with a home run, three RBI and a stolen base in the second game of the season, but he's otherwise hitless in 19 plate appearances.

APRIL 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out with mild forearm tightness Crawford is out of the lineup Thursday due to mild forearm tightness, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Thairo Estrada is starting at shortstop in the Giants' series finale Thursday afternoon against the White Sox, but Crawford is expected to return for Friday's home opener versus the Royals. It's something to monitor nonetheless.

APRIL 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out Thursday Crawford is absent from the Giants' lineup for Thursday's game against the White Sox.

Impact It appears to be a routine day off for the veteran. Thairo Estrada is handling shortstop while Crawford rests, with David Villar at second base and J.D. Davis at third.

APRIL 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Giants struggle with pitch clock, but Brandon Crawford shows his time isn't up The Giants' mandate is to develop more players like Brandon Crawford, even if the real Crawford has to remind you he's still here.

APRIL 2, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Big day in win over Yanks Crawford went 3-for-5 with a double, a home run, two runs scored, three RBI and a stolen base in Saturday's 7-5 win over the Yankees.

Impact The homer and the steal were the first of the year for the veteran shortstop. Crawford saw his production fade badly last season after he set career highs with 24 home runs and 11 stolen bases in 2021, so Saturday's performance is an encouraging sign the 36-year-old might be able to regain some of that ground.

APRIL 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Doval escapes in the 9th as Giants hold off Yankees 7-5

Camilo Doval retired Giancarlo Stanton on a game-ending, double-play grounder with the bases loaded and the San Francisco Giants hung on for a 7-5 victory over the New York Yankees

APRIL 2, 2023 • Associated Press

SF Giants: Crawford, Pederson put on power display to beat Yankees in first win of 2023 Brandon Crawford and Joc Pederson each homered in multi-hit efforts to lead the Giants over the Yankees, 7-5.

APRIL 1, 2023 • MERCURYNEWS.COM

Back in lineup Wednesday Crawford (knee) is starting at shortstop and batting third Wednesday versus the Rangers, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Crawford appears like he'll be ready to go for Opening Day after he makes his return to the lineup Wednesday after missing action with a sore left knee. The 36-year-old is set to play in his 13th season with the Giants and will remain their everyday shortstop in 2023.

MARCH 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nearing return to Cactus League Crawford (knee) is set to return to Cactus League action this week, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact Crawford received a cortisone injection in his troublesome left knee early last week, but he was able to resume baseball activities over the weekend and is aiming to be ready for Opening Day. The veteran shortstop has logged only 13 plate appearances this spring and has recorded just one hit.

MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set to resume baseball activities Crawford (knee) will resume baseball activities over the weekend, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact Crawford has been battling some left knee soreness for the last several days but appears to be making some progress. He should be able to return to Cactus League action sometime next week, and the Giants anticipate him being ready to play shortstop Opening Day.

MARCH 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets cortisone injection for knee Crawford received a cortisone injection Sunday for his sore left knee, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact The hope is that the cortisone shot will help Crawford get over the hump and return to Cactus League action within a week or so. If it doesn't, the veteran shortstop will be at risk of missing the beginning of the 2023 regular season. He hasn't appeared in an exhibition game since last Friday.

MARCH 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Giants notes: Brandon Crawford's sore knee opens a host of questions Crawford dealt with knee problems in 2022, but the Giants might be able to get creative if he's forced to be out for an extended period.

MARCH 14, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Crawford on pause with knee discomfort PEORIA, Ariz. -- Another injury concern cropped up for the Giants on Monday, when the club announced that veteran shortstop Brandon Crawford...

MARCH 13, 2023 • MLB.COM

Knee hurting, out at least one week The Giants announced Monday that Crawford is experiencing left knee discomfort and will be held out of baseball activities for the next week, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Impact Crawford's week-long shutdown period wouldn't be a major concern if it came during the early portion of spring training, but now that he's battling a knee issue with Opening Day just two and a half weeks away, the veteran shortstop's availability for the start of the season is suddenly more of a question mark. Thairo Estrada will start at shortstop in Monday's Cactus League game against the Padres, and he could continue to see more work at the position for the duration of spring training in preparation for the possibility of Crawford opening the season on the injured list.

MARCH 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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