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Hello and happy Thursday.
I come bearing good news, which you could surely use after the San Francisco Giants got utterly destroyed by the Los Angeles Dodgers Wednesday night. Brandon Crawford is ready to return.
Before Wednesday’s game, it was reported that Crawford was likely to be activated for Thursday’s series finale matinee.
Brandon Crawford expects to be back in lineup tomorrow for final game against Dodgers. Brandon Belt starts rehab assignment tomorrow. #brandons
— Alex Pavlovic (@PavlovicNBCS) July 28, 2021
Who’s excited to see @bcraw35 back tomorrow :) ♀️
— Jalynne Crawford (@JalynneC35) July 29, 2021
Thairo Estrada has done an admirable job filling in for Crawford while he was out, but it sure will be great to have the All-Star shortstop back.
His namesake, Brandon Belt, is also nearing a return, and will start a rehab assignment on Thursday.
Old, random MCC article for you to read
10 Hottest Giants Prospects of the Decade (Dec. 17, 2019 — Roger)
Giants links
- Grant Brisbee on how the Giants would benefit from a star bat like Kris Bryant, but will also have a roster crunch (The Athletic, subscription required)
- Kerry Crowley on Thairo Estrada’s emergence (Mercury News)
- Alex Pavlovic on Gabe Kapler being optimistic about Buster Posey after the catcher left Wednesday’s game following a foul tip off the mask (NBC Sports Bay Area)
What time do the Giants play today?
The Giants play the Dodgers this afternoon at 12:45 p.m. PT.
Have a great Thursday, everyone. Beat LA.