Justin CrawfordAmid struggles at the plate, Justin Crawford has found other ways to improve: ‘You see a difference’Crawford was out of the lineup in Friday's series opener against the White Sox, but outfield coach Paco Figueroa has been impressed with how he's playing more aggressively and with confidence.Lochlahn March OpinionThe 2026 trade deadline won’t save the Phillies any more than the previous ones didDavid Murphy | Columnist Justin Crawford sits again vs. a lefty, but it’s not a continuation of their Brandon Marsh strategyScott Lauber Phillies storm back to force extras, but lose 9-7 to Rockies in 11th inningLochlahn March Kyle Schwarber hits his 350th home run and the Phillies win, 3-2, on Justin Crawford’s walk-offLochlahn March AdvertisementThe Phillies have elite speed at the top and bottom of the order. And it could be key for an inconsistent offense.Stolen bases “are going to come” for Justin Crawford, who is learning when to run at the major league level. But the value of his speed — and Trea Turner's — go beyond swiping bags. Scott Lauber Justin Crawford says ‘it means everything’ to wear No. 42 to honor Jackie Robinson, his favorite playerA self-proclaimed “baseball junkie,” Crawford said April 15 — the anniversary of Robinson’s historic debut for the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947 — has always been special to him. Lochlahn March Philly fought robots, brought spaghetti to CBP, and fixed Reese’s | Weekly Report CardPhilly fought robots, packed snacks for Citizens Bank Park, fixed Reese’s, and checked Shore prices. Just another week.Sam Ruland Justin Crawford prepares for ‘extra room to run around’ in center field during first road trip with PhilliesCoors Field is the biggest in Major League Baseball with 116,729 square feet of fair territory and its thin air is infamous for carrying hit balls further, which could challenge the young outfielder.Lochlahn March OpinionHigh hopes, indeed: Porter Martone beefs with ref, Andrew Painter and Justin Crawford win, and VJ Edgecombe carries SixersThe kids are all right (so far) as Flyers, Phillies, and Sixers, like the Eagles, look to ride their youth for years.Marcus Hayes | Columnist ‘Phillies Extra’ Q&A: Brian Barber on the paths to the majors for Justin Crawford and Andrew PainterThe dazzling debuts of the top prospects was "fulfilling" for Barber, who has overseen the Phillies’ draft since 2020. He joined The Inquirer's baseball show to discuss his experience with the duo.Scott Lauber Justin Crawford’s unforgettable first week in the majors continues with walk-off hit in 10-inning Phillies winAt 22 years and 78 days old, Crawford, is the youngest Phillies player with a walk-off hit since Scott Rolen on June 5, 1997. The rookie is 7-for-17 to open the season.Scott Lauber OpinionJustin Crawford delights his dad Carl and showed the Phillies the weapon they might have in the nine-holeCrawford didn’t just perform as advertised on opening day. He showed the value of what was advertised. David Murphy | Columnist The Phillies are infusing youth with Justin Crawford and Andrew Painter. No pressure, but they ‘need ’em.’ The Phillies had the second-oldest set of position players in 2025 and seventh-oldest pitching staff in the majors. But in Crawford and Painter, they welcome "new blood" that will be counted on.Scott Lauber See more storiesAdvertisement
Amid struggles at the plate, Justin Crawford has found other ways to improve: ‘You see a difference’Crawford was out of the lineup in Friday's series opener against the White Sox, but outfield coach Paco Figueroa has been impressed with how he's playing more aggressively and with confidence.Lochlahn March
Amid struggles at the plate, Justin Crawford has found other ways to improve: ‘You see a difference’Crawford was out of the lineup in Friday's series opener against the White Sox, but outfield coach Paco Figueroa has been impressed with how he's playing more aggressively and with confidence.Lochlahn March
OpinionThe 2026 trade deadline won’t save the Phillies any more than the previous ones didDavid Murphy | Columnist
OpinionThe 2026 trade deadline won’t save the Phillies any more than the previous ones didDavid Murphy | Columnist
Justin Crawford sits again vs. a lefty, but it’s not a continuation of their Brandon Marsh strategyScott Lauber
Justin Crawford sits again vs. a lefty, but it’s not a continuation of their Brandon Marsh strategyScott Lauber
Kyle Schwarber hits his 350th home run and the Phillies win, 3-2, on Justin Crawford’s walk-offLochlahn March
Kyle Schwarber hits his 350th home run and the Phillies win, 3-2, on Justin Crawford’s walk-offLochlahn March
The Phillies have elite speed at the top and bottom of the order. And it could be key for an inconsistent offense.Stolen bases “are going to come” for Justin Crawford, who is learning when to run at the major league level. But the value of his speed — and Trea Turner's — go beyond swiping bags. Scott Lauber
The Phillies have elite speed at the top and bottom of the order. And it could be key for an inconsistent offense.Stolen bases “are going to come” for Justin Crawford, who is learning when to run at the major league level. But the value of his speed — and Trea Turner's — go beyond swiping bags. Scott Lauber
Justin Crawford says ‘it means everything’ to wear No. 42 to honor Jackie Robinson, his favorite playerA self-proclaimed “baseball junkie,” Crawford said April 15 — the anniversary of Robinson’s historic debut for the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947 — has always been special to him. Lochlahn March
Justin Crawford says ‘it means everything’ to wear No. 42 to honor Jackie Robinson, his favorite playerA self-proclaimed “baseball junkie,” Crawford said April 15 — the anniversary of Robinson’s historic debut for the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947 — has always been special to him. Lochlahn March
Philly fought robots, brought spaghetti to CBP, and fixed Reese’s | Weekly Report CardPhilly fought robots, packed snacks for Citizens Bank Park, fixed Reese’s, and checked Shore prices. Just another week.Sam Ruland
Philly fought robots, brought spaghetti to CBP, and fixed Reese’s | Weekly Report CardPhilly fought robots, packed snacks for Citizens Bank Park, fixed Reese’s, and checked Shore prices. Just another week.Sam Ruland
Justin Crawford prepares for ‘extra room to run around’ in center field during first road trip with PhilliesCoors Field is the biggest in Major League Baseball with 116,729 square feet of fair territory and its thin air is infamous for carrying hit balls further, which could challenge the young outfielder.Lochlahn March
Justin Crawford prepares for ‘extra room to run around’ in center field during first road trip with PhilliesCoors Field is the biggest in Major League Baseball with 116,729 square feet of fair territory and its thin air is infamous for carrying hit balls further, which could challenge the young outfielder.Lochlahn March
OpinionHigh hopes, indeed: Porter Martone beefs with ref, Andrew Painter and Justin Crawford win, and VJ Edgecombe carries SixersThe kids are all right (so far) as Flyers, Phillies, and Sixers, like the Eagles, look to ride their youth for years.Marcus Hayes | Columnist
OpinionHigh hopes, indeed: Porter Martone beefs with ref, Andrew Painter and Justin Crawford win, and VJ Edgecombe carries SixersThe kids are all right (so far) as Flyers, Phillies, and Sixers, like the Eagles, look to ride their youth for years.Marcus Hayes | Columnist
‘Phillies Extra’ Q&A: Brian Barber on the paths to the majors for Justin Crawford and Andrew PainterThe dazzling debuts of the top prospects was "fulfilling" for Barber, who has overseen the Phillies’ draft since 2020. He joined The Inquirer's baseball show to discuss his experience with the duo.Scott Lauber
‘Phillies Extra’ Q&A: Brian Barber on the paths to the majors for Justin Crawford and Andrew PainterThe dazzling debuts of the top prospects was "fulfilling" for Barber, who has overseen the Phillies’ draft since 2020. He joined The Inquirer's baseball show to discuss his experience with the duo.Scott Lauber
Justin Crawford’s unforgettable first week in the majors continues with walk-off hit in 10-inning Phillies winAt 22 years and 78 days old, Crawford, is the youngest Phillies player with a walk-off hit since Scott Rolen on June 5, 1997. The rookie is 7-for-17 to open the season.Scott Lauber
Justin Crawford’s unforgettable first week in the majors continues with walk-off hit in 10-inning Phillies winAt 22 years and 78 days old, Crawford, is the youngest Phillies player with a walk-off hit since Scott Rolen on June 5, 1997. The rookie is 7-for-17 to open the season.Scott Lauber
OpinionJustin Crawford delights his dad Carl and showed the Phillies the weapon they might have in the nine-holeCrawford didn’t just perform as advertised on opening day. He showed the value of what was advertised. David Murphy | Columnist
OpinionJustin Crawford delights his dad Carl and showed the Phillies the weapon they might have in the nine-holeCrawford didn’t just perform as advertised on opening day. He showed the value of what was advertised. David Murphy | Columnist
The Phillies are infusing youth with Justin Crawford and Andrew Painter. No pressure, but they ‘need ’em.’ The Phillies had the second-oldest set of position players in 2025 and seventh-oldest pitching staff in the majors. But in Crawford and Painter, they welcome "new blood" that will be counted on.Scott Lauber
The Phillies are infusing youth with Justin Crawford and Andrew Painter. No pressure, but they ‘need ’em.’ The Phillies had the second-oldest set of position players in 2025 and seventh-oldest pitching staff in the majors. But in Crawford and Painter, they welcome "new blood" that will be counted on.Scott Lauber
