BRANDON CRAWFORD NEWS

Another three-hit effort Crawford went 3-for-4 with a run scored in Sunday's 3-1 win over Washington.

Impact The shortstop has had an excellent year, but he's impressed even more in July. He's hit safely in nine straight games, going 20-for-36 (.556) with a home runs, seven RBI and seven runs scored in that span. Crawford has been fueled by five contests with three or more hits during the scorching streak. He's lifted his season slash line up to .289/.364/.556 with 18 home runs, 58 RBI, 48 runs scored and seven stolen bases, as well as a well-earned All-Star nod.

JULY 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gausman expected to start as San Francisco hosts Washington

The Nationals will start Erick Fedde on Sunday and the Giants are expected to counter with Kevin Gausman

JULY 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Strokes three hits, drives in three Crawford went 3-for-3 with a solo homer, three RBI and a pair of runs scored Saturday against the Nationals.

Impact Crawford drove in his first of three runs with a sacrifice fly in the first inning, then he added an RBI single in the third and a solo dinger in the sixth. Crawford, who is hitting a scorching-hot .571 (16-28) over his last seven contests, will go into the final game of the first half with 18 homers and 58 RBI while slashing .282/.359/.553 in 298 plate appearances. He owns a robust .912 OPS after having never topped .800 in any of his 10 previous major-league campaigns.

JULY 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Crawford homers, Giants assured MLB's top record at break

All-Star Brandon Crawford had three hits, including his 18th home run, and the San Francisco Giants ensured themselves the best record in baseball at the break by thumping the Wash...

JULY 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lester scheduled to start for Nationals at Giants

The Giants will send Anthony DeSclafani to the mound Saturday and the Nationals plan to give Jon Lester the start

JULY 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fill-ins Casali, Ruf hit homers, Giants beat Nationals 5-3

Curt Casali hit a two-run homer while filling in for injured All-Star catcher Buster Posey, late lineup addition Darin Ruf added a go-ahead drive and the San Francisco Giants beat...

JULY 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Shohei Ohtani, Jacob deGrom highlight MLB's 10 most surprising stories of the first half

We all know about Ohtani's feats, but several other MLBers have also produced unexpected starts, good and bad, Pedro Moura writes.

JULY 9, 2021

Webb expected to start for the Giants against the Nationals

The Giants will roll out Logan Webb to the mound Friday and the Nationals plan to give Paolo Espino the start

JULY 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rookie reliever hits slam off Scherzer, Pads sting Nats 9-8

Rookie reliever Daniel Camarena hit a stunning grand slam off Washington ace Max Scherzer and the San Diego Padres overcame an eight-run deficit, finally beating the Nationals 9-8...

JULY 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Steals base in win Crawford went 1-for-4 with a walk and a steal in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Cardinals.

Impact Crawford got on for his first time of the day with a fifth-inning walk and then later singled and stole second in the seventh before the frame came to a close. The 34-year-old has racked up 13 hits over six games so far in July and is slashing .275/.355/.537 with 17 homers, 55 RBI, 46 runs scored, seven steals and a 31:64 BB:K over 290 plate appearances overall in 2021.

JULY 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Enjoys big offensive effort in loss Crawford went 4-for-5 with a double and three RBI in Tuesday's loss to St. Louis.

Impact The shortstop racked up four hits for the first time this season and plated over half of the Giants' runs in the game. He knocked in two with a third-inning single and drove home another run with a double in the fifth. Crawford has been scorching at the plate of late, going 11-for-17 with two doubles, a triple, two walks and four RBI over his past four games.

JULY 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Oviedo scheduled to start for Cardinals at Giants

The Cardinals will start Johan Oviedo on Wednesday while the Giants are expected to counter with Alex Wood

JULY 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Giants fall to Cardinals despite Brandon Crawford's dramatics, Johnny Cueto's theatrics Brandon Crawford and Mike Yastrzemski combined for seven hits, but the San Francisco...

JULY 7, 2021 • SFCHRONICLE.COM

Wainwright wins fourth straight decision, Cards beat Giants

Nolan Arenado and Edmundo Sosa homered to back Adam Wainwright’s fourth straight winning decision, Paul Goldschmidt hit a two-run single in the fourth inning, and the St. Louis Car...

JULY 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Wainwright expected to start for the Cardinals against Giants

The Cardinals will start Adam Wainwright on Tuesday while the Giants are expected to counter with Johnny Cueto

JULY 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gausman scheduled to start for San Francisco against St. Louis

The Giants are expected to send Kevin Gausman to the mound Monday and the Cardinals will give Kwang Hyun Kim the start

JULY 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Young forever: Giants win and celebrate All-Stars Buster Posey, Brandon Crawford, Kevin Gausman Buster Posey is an All-Star for the seventh time, Brandon Crawford for the first. The honor is a high point in Kevin Gausman's revival.

JULY 5, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Ohtani 1st All-Star picked as pitcher and hitter

Shohei Ohtani achieved a first in the near century history of baseball’s All-Star Game: selection as both a hitter and a pitcher

JULY 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sitting versus lefty Crawford is out of the lineup Sunday against the Diamondbacks, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Impact Crawford had three hits in each of the past two games but will take a seat Sunday with southpaw Caleb Smith starting for Arizona. Thairo Estrada will operate at shortstop for San Francisco.

JULY 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Second straight three-hit game Crawford went 3-for-4 with a triple, a walk, an RBI and a run scored in Saturday's 6-5 win over Arizona.

Impact Crawford has feasted on Arizona pitching this weekend, going 7-for-12 through the first three games of the series. Saturday was the shortstop's second straight three-hit game and his fifth this year. Through 276 plate appearances, he's posted a .264/.348/.537 slash line with 17 home runs, 52 RBI, 46 runs scored and six stolen bases. His triple Saturday was his first since he had a pair in the 2019 season.

JULY 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nightengale's Notebook: Giants stalwarts Buster Posey, Brandon Crawford are enjoying a renaissance “It’s always nice to prove people wrong,’’ Giants SS Brandon Crawford said. “I thought we were going to surprise teams.\

JULY 4, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Tallies three hits in win Crawford went 3-for-4 with a double, a walk and two runs scored in Friday's 11-4 win over Arizona.

Impact Crawford had his fourth three-hit effort this year and his second in nine games Friday night. The only time he didn't manage to reach base was his initial at-bat when he grounded out to second. The 34-year-old has maintained a solid slash line of .256/.339/.525 with 17 homers, 51 RBI, 45 runs scored, six stolen bases and a 29:63 BB:K over 271 plate appearances. Crawford's spike in power has been a pleasant surprise for fantasy managers. He's currently well on pace to set a new career-high in home runs this year and has a chance to end the season with an over .500 slugging percentage for the first time ever.

JULY 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Giants look to break 4-game losing streak against Diamondbacks

San Francisco heads into the matchup against Arizona in a rut, losers of four straight

JULY 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Diamondbacks look to break 4-game losing streak against Giants

Arizona will try to break its four-game losing streak when the Diamondbacks take on San Francisco

JULY 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Brandon Crawford deserves Home Run Derby consideration San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford has 17 home runs, which puts him in a tie...

JUNE 30, 2021 • SFCHRONICLE.COM