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  • Orioles' Ryan Mountcastle: Notches third steal

    Mountcastle went 1-for-5 with a stolen base in Sunday's 6-5 win over the Yankees.

    Mountcastle's steal was his third of the year, putting him one shy of matching his career high. The first baseman's speed isn't notable, but he's been steady at the plate, going 10-for-40 (.250) over 10 contests in July. Overall, he's slashing .271/.311.,447 with 12 home runs, 43 RBI, 44 runs scored, 22 doubles and a triple through 88 games this season.

  • Dominic Smith 1B | ATL

    Red Sox's Dominic Smith: Homers, drives in three

    Smith went 2-for-3 with a home run, a walk and three RBI Sunday against the Royals.

    Smith's second-inning two-run blast off Brady Singer gave the Red Sox an early three-run lead. He then provided insurance with an RBI single in the seventh that turned out to provide the game-winning run. It was the third multi-hit game in a week for Smith, who has added five RBI over the past two games. However, his days as the regular starter at first base appear to be numbered as Triston Casas (ribs) is beginning to prepare for a rehab assignment and is hoping to return to the Red Sox lineup by the end of the month.

  • Anthony Rizzo 1B | NYY

    Yankees' Anthony Rizzo: Limited to weight-room activities

    Rizzo continues to be restricted in his recovery from a fracture of his right forearm, as he's currently limited to activities in the weight room, MLB.com reports.

    Rizzo said he'd be unable to resume baseball activities for 4-to-5 weeks following his placement on the injured list June 18, so it's not a surprise that he hasn't yet begun to ramp up. The veteran slugger said Friday that he's "feeling good" and that the forearm has "progressed a lot" while acknowledging that he still has "some pain." While Rizzo has been out of action, rookie Ben Rice has stepped up to assume an everyday role at first base.

  • Ty France 1B | SD

    Mariners' Ty France: Getting Sunday off

    France is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Angels.

    Mariners manager Scott Servais will give France an early head start on the All-Star break after the 30-year-old had started each of the last six games while going 6-for-25 with three doubles, two RBI and one run. Luke Raley will fill in for France at first base.

  • Mark Canha LF | TEX

    Tigers' Mark Canha: Hopes to return after break

    Canha (wrist) said Sunday that he will rest and do treatment over the All-Star break and hopes to be able to play in Detroit's first game of the second half next Friday in Toronto, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

    Canha exited Saturday's 11-9 extra-inning win over the Dodgers early due to a sore wrist and isn't in the lineup for Sunday's series finale, though Jason Beck of MLB.com notes that the veteran is available in an emergency situation. Canha doesn't look like he'll need a trip to the injured list, especially with the extra rest afforded by the All-Star break.

  • Andrew Vaughn 1B | MIL

    White Sox's Andrew Vaughn: Not starting Sunday

    Vaughn isn't in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against Pittsburgh.

    Vaughn will get a breather in Chicago's final game before the All-Star break as the White Sox go up against Pirates righty Mitch Keller. Gavin Sheets is batting fifth and playing first base in Vaughn's stead Sunday, while Eloy Jimenez is serving as the designated hitter.

  • Mark Canha LF | TEX

    Tigers' Mark Canha: Not in lineup Sunday

    Canha (wrist) isn't in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Dodgers, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

    Canha was removed for a pinch hitter in Saturday's contest due to a sore wrist and will begin Sunday's game on the bench. It isn't clear if he's available to pinch hit. Sunday is the final day before the All-Star break, so Canha will have an opportunity to recover before Detroit's next game Friday, July 19.

  • Dominic Smith 1B | ATL

    Red Sox's Dominic Smith: Knocks in two in win

    Smith went 2-for-4 with two RBI and a run scored in Saturday's 5-0 win over the Royals.

    Smith singled and scored in the second inning then plated two runs an inning later. He's batting just .226 since joining the Red Sox but has been better of late, going 11-for-38 (.289) over the last 13 games. Smith remains the primary first baseman, starting against righties, but his role should change soon after the All-Star break. Injured first baseman Triston Casas (ribs) has started to hit baseballs again and could return in the second half of the month.

  • Nate Lowe 1B | CIN

    Rangers' Nathaniel Lowe: Ends slump

    Lowe went 1-for-5 with an RBI in Saturday's 2-1 extra-inning win over the Astros.

    Lowe snapped an 0-for-14 slump with a single in the top of the 10th inning that scored the go-ahead run. The Astros fed him a steady diet of changeups, and Lowe, who has a .138 average against that pitch in 2024, finally caught one in the extra frame.

  • Carlos Santana 1B | ARI

    Twins' Carlos Santana: Delivers go-ahead blast

    Santana went 2-for-2 with a solo home run and two walks in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Giants.

    Santana ended June hot, but this was his first multi-hit effort over 10 games in July. The first baseman is 6-for-32 (.188) with three extra-base hits this month. Despite the slump, he's maintained a decent .247/.328/.431 slash line for the year while adding 13 homers, 41 RBI, 35 runs scored, 17 doubles and two stolen bases across 88 contests.

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