Justin Crawford - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Alcantara works 7 strong innings, Stowers homers to lead Marlins past Phillies 1-0

Sandy Alcantara pitched four-hit ball over seven sharp innings, Kyle Stowers homered and the Miami Marlins beat the Philadelphia Phillies 1-0

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Griffin Conine's walk-off RBI single snaps the Marlins' 12-game skid with an 8-7 win over Phillies

Griffin Conine hit a walkoff run-scoring single to lift the Marlins past the Philadelphia Phillies 8-7 and end Miami’s 12-game losing streak

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Phillies trade idea sends Justin Crawford to Blue Jays in deal that makes no sense | Sporting News This trade idea for the Phillies using Justin Crawford would be a terrible one.

JULY 23 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Sitting against lefty again Crawford is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Dodgers.

Impact The left-handed-hitting Crawford will remain on the bench for the second night in a row while the Dodgers send another southpaw (Eric Lauer) to the bump. Derek Hill will replace Crawford in center field and will bat sixth.

JULY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Muncy's two-run homer, Wrobleski's pitching help Dodgers defeat Wheeler, Phillies 2-1

Max Muncy hit a two-run homer, Justin Wrobleski pitched into the seventh inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat Zack Wheeler and the Philadelphia Phillies 2-1 on Tuesday night

JULY 22 • Associated Press

Mets bring road win streak into game against the Phillies

The New York Mets visit the Philadelphia Phillies looking to extend a three-game road winning streak

JULY 18 • Associated Press

Returning to lineup Thursday Crawford (knee) will start in center field and bat ninth in Thursday's game versus the Mets.

Impact Crawford missed the final three games of the first half while dealing with left knee soreness, but he's ready to go after getting some additional rest over the All-Star break. The rookie outfielder sports a .263/.312/.353 batting line with two home runs and 12 stolen bases this season.

JULY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting again Sunday Crawford (knee) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Tigers, Lochlahn March of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Impact It's the third straight absence for Crawford after being scratched from Friday's starting nine due to left knee soreness. The 23-year will now have three additional days to recover from the injury before the Phillies open the second half of the season Thursday against the Mets. Derek Hill is starting in center field again Sunday for Philadelphia.

JULY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting again Saturday Crawford (knee) isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Tigers.

Impact Crawford will miss a second consecutive start after being scratched from the lineup ahead of Friday's game due to left knee soreness. Derek Hill will pick up another start in center field as a result and bat ninth.

JULY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Tigers take on the Phillies on home winning streak

The Detroit Tigers, on a four-game home winning streak, host the Philadelphia Phillies

JULY 11 • Associated Press

Scratched with sore knee Crawford was scratched from the lineup for Friday's game against Detroit due to left knee soreness, Charlotte Varnes of The Athletic reports.

Impact The severity of Crawford's injury is unknown, but it will be enough to keep him out of Friday's series opener. Derek Hill will fil in as Philadelphia's center fielder and bat eighth.

JULY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Jesús Luzardo pitches 11-strikeout gem as Phillies defeat Reds 1-0 in pitcher's duel

Jesús Luzardo allowed two hits in seven innings and struck out 11, Justin Crawford’s base hit in the eighth inning drove in the game’s only run and the Philadelphia Phillies beat t...

JULY 10 • Associated Press

Schwarber homers, Wheeler throws 14 strikeouts in Phillies' 4-1 win over Reds

Zack Wheeler tied a career high with 14 strikeouts, Kyle Schwarber hit his major league-best 31st home run of the season, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Cincinnati Reds 4-1

JULY 8 • Associated Press

Taking seat against lefty Crawford is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Royals.

Impact As per usual, the left-handed-hitting Crawford will hit the bench while the Phillies face off against a lefty starter (Noah Cameron) in the series finale in Kansas City. Derek Hill will fill in for Crawford in center field and will bat ninth.

JULY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Paul Skenes lasts 4 innings, allows a season-high 7 earned runs vs the Phillies

Pittsburgh ace Paul Skenes continues to struggle

JULY 2 • Associated Press

Tallies three RBI in three-hit game Crawford went 3-for-4 with a double, three RBI and one run scored in Tuesday's 8-0 win over the Pirates.

Impact While Crawford isn't hitting for much power overall, he's still been swinging a fairly hot bat as of late. The rookie center fielder finishes out the month of June having gone 23-for-75 (.307) with no home runs, four doubles, seven RBI and three stolen bases over his last 27 games. With Adolis Garcia (lat) and Johan Rojas (elbow) both done for the season, the left-handed-hitting Crawford is locked in as Philadelphia's primary center fielder.

JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Sánchez fans 9 in 7 innings, becomes 1st starter to reach 10 wins in 8-0 victory over Pirates

Cristopher Sánchez returned to form after a couple of shaky outings, allowing only three hits in seven innings as the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-0

JULY 1 • Associated Press

Valdez, Triolo and Rodriguez homer for Pirates in 11-7 win over Phillies

Esmerlyn Valdez and Jared Triolo both hit home runs to help the Pittsburgh Pirates escape an early five-run deficit, and Endy Rodriguez closed the deal with a three-run homer in th...

JUNE 30 • Associated Press

Harper and Hill homers in the 9th help rally Phillies to a 10-5 victory over the Nationals

Bryce Harper hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the ninth inning, Derek Hill followed with a three-run shot as the Philadelphia Phillies rallied from an early five-run deficit and bea...

JUNE 26 • Associated Press

Derek Hill hits 2-out, 2-run pinch homer in 9th to lift the Phillies past the Nationals, 5-4

Derek Hill hit a two-out, two-run pinch home run in the ninth inning to lift the Philadelphia Phillies past the Washington Nationals, 5-4 on Wednesday night

JUNE 25 • Associated Press

Sitting with lefty on mound Crawford is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mets.

Impact The Phillies will keep Crawford on the bench Sunday, shielding him from a lefty starter (David Peterson) for the second time in the series. The rookie outfielder is slashing just .143/.231/.143 in 39 plate appearances versus same-handed pitching this season.

JUNE 21 • ROTOWIRE

Juan Soto homers twice to lead the Mets to a 6-4 win over the Phillies

Juan Soto hit two solo homers and made a sliding catch in the left-field corner to rob Bryce Harper of a run-scoring hit as the New York Mets defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 6-4

JUNE 19 • Associated Press

Idle against lefty Crawford is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Brewers.

Impact The left-handed-hitting Crawford will hit the bench for the second day in a row while the Brewers send another lefty starter (Kyle Harrison) to the hill. Derek Hill will receive the start in center field in place of Crawford.

JUNE 14 • ROTOWIRE

Misiorowski throws first professional complete game on another night of record velocity

Jacob Misiorowski keeps setting records for velocity by a starting pitcher

JUNE 13 • Associated Press

Brewers' Misiorowski throws 104.5 mph pitch, strikes out 15 in 1-hit, 6-0 win over Phillies

Jacob Misiorowski threw a 104.5 mph pitch, the fastest by a starting pitcher since tracking began, and struck out 15 with no walks in a one-hitter that led the Milwaukee Brewers ov...