BRANDON CRAWFORD NEWS

Leaves with right calf tightness Crawford left Saturday's game against the Padres with right calf tightness, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. He went 1-for-2 with a solo homer before exiting.

Impact Crawford has been replaced by Brett Wisely, with Wisely playing second base and Thairo Estrada sliding over to shortstop. Crawford should be considered day-to-day until there are more updates, but there's a strong chance he will sit out Sunday's series finale against San Diego while recuperating.

APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up third steal Crawford went 1-for-4 with a stolen base in Thursday's 6-0 loss to the Cardinals.

Impact Crawford seems to be taking advantage of the larger bases -- he's up three steals in 20 contests, a pace that would allow him to challenge his career-high 11 thefts from 2021. The shortstop will need to get on base at a higher clip to keep it up, as he's slashing a meager .159/.237/.304 with three home runs, nine RBI and five runs scored over 76 plate appearances.

APRIL 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out versus lefty Crawford isn't in the Giants' lineup for Wednesday's game against St. Louis, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact With Steven Matz starting for the Cardinals on Wednesday, Crawford and his .413 OPS against left-handers will take a seat. Thairo Estrada will take over at shortstop, allowing David Villar to start at second base and bat eighth.

APRIL 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting again vs. left-hander Crawford is out of the lineup for Monday's opener against the Cardinals, Danny Emerman of KNBR 680 San Francisco reports.

Impact Crawford has been getting nights off against left-hander often in 2023 and Monday won't be an exception with Jordan Montgomery on the hill for the Cardinals on Monday. Thairo Estrada will handle shortstop duties in Crawford's absence.

APRIL 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Notches steal Sunday Crawford went 1-for-4 with a stolen base and a run scored in Sunday's 5-4 win over the Mets.

Impact Crawford has bounced back from an 0-for-14 slump by hitting safely in each of the last two games. The shortstop still has a meager .164/.250/.328 slash line while adding three home runs, two stolen bases, nine RBI and five runs scored through 68 plate appearances. He may sit against the occasional southpaw, but Crawford's still-strong defense keeps him in a near-everyday role.

APRIL 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Brandon Crawford, Logan Webb help Giants make a U-turn against the Mets Just when you were wondering loudest about the Giants' sense of urgency, the players who have been here longest spoke loudest.

APRIL 23, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Hits three-run homer in first Crawford went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in Saturday's 7-4 victory over the Mets.

Impact Crawford extended the Giants' lead to 4-0 with a three-run homer in the first inning, marking his third long ball of the season. The shortstop currently sports an abysmal .158 batting average and has 18 strikeouts to just seven walks through 16 appearances (64 plate appearances).

APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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

MLB players find less time for small talk with pitch clock

The pitch clock hasn't just made baseball quicker

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