Justin Crawford - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Pops first MLB homer Crawford went 3-for-4 with a two-run home run in Friday's 9-7 extra-innings loss to the Rockies.

Impact The rookie center fielder came up big in the eighth inning, getting hold of a Jimmy Herget sweeper and dropping it over the right-field wall to tie the game at 7-7 and cap a five-run frame, but the Phillies couldn't complete the comeback in extras. It was Crawford's first career homer in the majors, and since getting a day off April 26 he's caught fire, slashing .371/.405/.571 over the last 11 games with four extra-base hits, one steal, three runs and seven RBI.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Troy Johnston has go-ahead hit in 11th as Rockies beat Phillies 9-7

Colorado pinch-hitter Troy Johnston doubled home automatic runner Willi Castro in the 11th inning, and Jake McCarthy plated Johnston with a single, boosting the Rockies to a 9-7 vi...

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Sosa, García lift the Phillies to a 6-3 comeback win over the Athletics

Edmundo Sosa hit a go-ahead two-run single in the eighth inning, Adolis García homered and the Philadelphia Phillies rallied to beat the Athletics 6-3

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Sitting versus lefty Crawford is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Athletics.

Impact The left-handed-swinging Crawford will get a day off as the Athletics send southpaw Jeffrey Springs to the bump. Brandon Marsh will shift over to center field, and Felix Reyes will get a start in left field for the Phillies.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Bryson Stott's 3-run homer and Jesús Luzardo's strong outing help Phillies beat Marlins 7-2

Bryson Stott hit a three-run homer to cap a six-run first inning, Jesús Luzardo pitched into the seventh and Philadelphia Phillies beat the Miami Marlins 7-2

MAY 3 • Associated Press

Good to go Sunday Crawford (head) is starting in center field and batting ninth Sunday against the Marlins, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Impact Crawford was scratched from the lineup Saturday due to a migraine but is ready to go for Sunday's series finale in Miami. The rookie outfielder is in the midst of a modest five-game hit streak, during which he is batting .350 (7-for-20) with a double, a triple, a steal, three RBI and one run.

MAY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Meyer and 2 relievers combine on 1-hitter in Marlins' 4-0 victory over Phillies

Max Meyer and two Miami relievers combined on a one-hitter, Xavier Edwards homered and the Marlins beat the Philadelphia Phillies 4-0

MAY 2 • Associated Press

Scratched from Saturday's lineup Crawford was scratched from the Phillies' lineup against the Marlins on Saturday due to a migraine, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Impact Crawford was initially slated to start in center field Saturday, but the Phillies will instead go with Garrett Stubbs, Adolis Garcia and Felix Reyes from left to right. Crawford will aim to return for Sunday's matinee.

MAY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Wheeler throws 6 strong innings, Stott homers to help Phillies beat Marlins 6-5

Zack Wheeler struck out eight over six strong innings of one-run ball, Bryson Stott homered and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Miami Marlins 6-5 on Friday night

MAY 2 • Associated Press

Like father, like son: Justin Crawford joins dad Carl in baseball history playing for manager Don Mattingly | Sporting News This is quite the full-circle moment.

MAY 1 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Phillies rally in the 9th inning to beat the Giants 3-2 in the first game of a doubleheader

Bryson Stott lined a tying triple with one out in the ninth inning and scored the winning run on a two-out infield single by rookie Justin Crawford, rallying the Philadelphia Phill...

APRIL 30 • Associated Press

Hitting bench Sunday Crawford is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against Atlanta, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Impact The rookie outfielder has started eight of 12 games against left-handed starting pitchers this season, but he'll take a seat Sunday versus Atlanta ace Chris Sale. Crawford is mired in a 4-for-34 slump in his past 10 contests and has struggled overall versus southpaws (just one hit in 17 plate appearances), so it may not be long before the Phillies transition to more of a straight platoon in center field.

APRIL 26 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting against southpaw again Crawford is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Cubs.

Impact It marks the third time over the Phillies' last four games versus left-handers that the lefty-swinging Crawford has been on the bench. He had been in the lineup for six of his team's first seven tilts against southpaws. Brandon Marsh will occupy center field Tuesday, while Felix Reyes gets the start in left field.

APRIL 21 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs play the Phillies on home winning streak

The Chicago Cubs, on a five-game home winning streak, host the Philadelphia Phillies

APRIL 21 • Associated Press

Rea and Swanson help the Cubs beat the slumping Phillies 5-1 for their 6th straight win

Colin Rea pitched into the seventh inning and the Chicago Cubs beat the Philadelphia Phillies 5-1 for their sixth consecutive win

APRIL 21 • Associated Press

How Justin Crawford is related to Carl Crawford in rookie season for Phillies | Sporting News He's making the most of his first season.

APRIL 19 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Andrew Painter and Justin Crawford are two big positives amid bad start to 2026 for Phillies | Sporting News Despite the rough start, the young stars have shown out for the Phillies.

APRIL 19 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Justin Crawford can hit. But how can he get better? The Phillies proved their trust in Justin Crawford by making him their Opening Day center fielder. So far, MLB Pipeline’s No. 48 overall pro...

APRIL 16 • MLB.COM

Idle for series finale Crawford is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cubs.

Impact The Phillies will hold the left-handed-hitting Crawford out for just the second time this season, shielding him from Cubs lefty Shota Imanaga while adding another right-handed bat (Otto Kemp) to the starting outfield. Crawford has done well early on to hold his own at the plate with a .288 average and .755 OPS, but the rookie hasn't offered much of an impact on the bases (one steal in two attempts) after swiping 46 bags in 113 Triple-A games in 2025.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

Phillies bring 1-0 series advantage over Cubs into game 2

The Philadelphia Phillies lead 1-0 in a three-game series against the Chicago Cubs

APRIL 14 • Associated Press

Phillies start 3-game series with the Cubs

The Philadelphia Phillies start a three-game series at home against the Chicago Cubs on Monday

APRIL 13 • Associated Press

Soroka fans 10 as Sewald strands tying run, Diamondbacks edge Phillies 5-4

Mike Soroka strikes out 10, and closer Paul Sewald retires Trea Turner to help the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Philadelphia Phillies 5-4

APRIL 11 • Associated Press

Alec Bohm and Bryce Harper lead rally in 7th as Phillies come back to beat Giants 6-4

Alec Bohm hit a go-ahead double in the seventh inning after Bryce Harper’s two-run single tied it, and the Philadelphia Phillies rallied past the struggling San Francisco Giants fo...

APRIL 7 • Associated Press

Luzardo fans 11, Turner hits go-ahead RBI double as Phillies edge Rockies 2-1

Trea Turner hit a go-ahead RBI double in the fifth inning and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Colorado Rockies 2-1 on Saturday

APRIL 5 • Associated Press

Phillies' Justin Crawford is good — but dad Carl Crawford's 3-sport history is insane | Sporting News Carl was an all-time kind of athlete.

APRIL 2 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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