BRANDON CRAWFORD NEWS

Varsho's 3-run homer seals Diamondbacks' 6-2 win over Giants

Daulton Varsho hit a three-run homer in the eighth inning after Josh Rojas caused problems with his speed, and the Arizona Diamondbacks extended the San Francisco Giants’ losing st...

JULY 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Reinstated, starting Tuesday Crawford (knee) was activated from the 10-day injured list and is starting at shortstop Tuesday against the Diamondbacks, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact Crawford landed on the shelf June 25 with left knee inflammation, and he'll rejoin the big-league roster after spending the 10-day minimum on the IL. The 35-year-old has a .224/.313/.350 slash line through 63 games this year and should reclaim the starting job at shortstop now that he's healthy.

JULY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Giants look to stop road losing streak, take on the Diamondbacks

The San Francisco Giants will attempt to break their three-game road skid in a matchup against the Arizona Diamondbacks

JULY 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bumgarner, Diamondbacks send Giants to 5th straight loss

Madison Bumgarner posted a win against his former team and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat San Francisco 8-3, handing the Giants their fifth straight loss

JULY 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Diamondbacks host the Giants to start 3-game series

The Arizona Diamondbacks host the San Francisco Giants to start a three-game series

JULY 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Giants host the White Sox on home losing streak

The San Francisco Giants take on the Chicago White Sox looking to break a three-game home slide

JULY 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Leury García hits deciding RBI single in ninth for White Sox

Leury García broke up a scoreless game on an RBI single with two outs in the top of the ninth, and the Chicago White Sox beat the San Francisco Giants 1-0

JULY 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Aiming for minimum absence Crawford (knee) is feeling better and aims to return when first eligible Tuesday, John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Crawford hit the injured list Sunday with left knee inflammation, but the issue evidently wasn't particularly serious. He hit on the field and took grounders Friday for the first time since landing on the injured list, and it looks like he won't miss much more time as long as he can avoid setbacks.

JULY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

White Sox take on the Giants after Abreu's 4-hit game

The Chicago White Sox take on the San Francisco Giants after José Abreu had four hits against the Angels on Wednesday

JULY 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Giants play the Tigers leading series 1-0

The San Francisco Giants host the Detroit Tigers, leading the series 1-0

JUNE 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Yastrzemski's bat, glove help Giants hold off Tigers 4-3

Mike Yastrzemski hit a two-run single and made a beautiful catch in the outfield on Miguel Cabrera’s sharp liner, and the San Francisco Giants held off the Detroit Tigers 4-3

JUNE 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mahle ends long drought, Reds thump Giants 10-3

Tyler Mahle pitched into the seventh inning for his first victory in more than a month, and the Cincinnati Reds routed the San Francisco Giants 10-3

JUNE 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Moves to injured list The Giants placed Crawford on the 10-day injured list Sunday with left knee inflammation.

Impact Crawford was out of Saturday's lineup but appeared to be past the knee injury after returning from a two-game absence Friday, but it appears he was never fully healthy. According to Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com, manager Gabe Kapler said he's optimistic that Crawford will be ready to return from the IL when first eligible for reinstatement July 5. Thairo Estrada and Donovan Walton should see playing time at shortstop while Crawford is sidelined.

JUNE 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Giants and Reds meet, winner secures 3-game series

The San Francisco Giants and Cincinnati Reds meet on Sunday with the winner claiming the three-game series

JUNE 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Webb helps Giants end three-game skid with 9-2 win over Reds

Logan Webb pitched six innings of two-hit ball and the San Francisco Giants backed their ace with four home runs in a 9-2 victory over the Cincinnati Reds

JUNE 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not in Saturday's lineup Crawford is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Reds, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Impact Crawford missed two games with a bruised left knee before rejoining the lineup Friday, and he went 0-for-3 with two strikeouts and a hit-by-pitch. Thairo Estrada will shift to shortstop Saturday while Wilmer Flores starts at the keystone.

JUNE 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Giants aim to break 3-game losing streak, play the Reds

The San Francisco Giants will try to break a three-game slide when they play the Cincinnati Reds

JUNE 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rejoining lineup Friday Crawford (knee) is in the lineup for Friday's game against the Reds, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact Crawford missed the past two games after suffering a bruised left knee Tuesday, but he's tentatively in the lineup for Friday's contest. The 35-year-old will need to go through a pre-game workout before being fully cleared to take the field, but as of now he's expected to play versus Cincinnati.

JUNE 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Reds aim to end skid in matchup with the Giants

The Cincinnati Reds come into the matchup against the San Francisco Giants after losing seven straight games

JUNE 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Swanson homers twice, Braves hold on to beat Giants 7-6

Dansby Swanson hit two home runs and the Atlanta Braves built a big lead early before holding off the San Francisco Giants 7-6 for their 18th win in 21 games this month

JUNE 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Remains out Crawford (knee) remains out of the lineup Thursday against Atlanta, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Crawford left Tuesday's game with a bruised left knee after an awkward slide at home plate and didn't participate in Wednesday's contest. While an MRI confirmed that Crawford has avoided structural damage, he'll sit for at least one more game, though manager Gabe Kapler suggested the 35-year-old could be available off the bench, according to Slusser. Thairo Estrada will again handle shortstop duties Thursday, with Wilmer Flores starting at second base.

JUNE 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Braves play the Giants leading series 2-1

The Atlanta Braves host the San Francisco Giants, leading the series 2-1

JUNE 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Duvall caps Braves' comeback in 9th for 4-3 win over Giants

Adam Duvall’s run-scoring single capped Atlanta’s three-run rally in the ninth as the Braves beat the San Francisco Giants 4-3

JUNE 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Avoids structural damage Crawford, who isn't starting Wednesday against Atlanta, had an MRI on his bruised left knee come back clean, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact The veteran shortstop is expected to be sidelined for a day or two after suffering the injury while sliding into home plate Tuesday, and it's now confirmed he's avoided a more serious issue. Thairo Estrada is starting at shortstop Wednesday while Crawford should be considered day-to-day.

JUNE 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Wednesday's lineup Crawford (knee) isn't starting Wednesday against Atlanta.

Impact Crawford exited Tuesday's game against Atlanta due to a left knee contusion, although the Giants are optimistic that the issue won't require a trip to the injured list. Thairo Estrada is starting at shortstop while Tommy La Stella takes over at second base Wednesday.

JUNE 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE