MLB Player News
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Andrew Vaughn 1B | MIL
White Sox's Andrew Vaughn: Still targeting Tuesday return
Vaughn (foot) is showing improvement and remains hopeful to return to the lineup Tuesday against the Cubs, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports. "He tried to hit a little bit but he's still sore. We'll wait and see how he is [Monday], and make a decision," manager Pedro Grifol said.
Though the White Sox are maintaining optimism that Vaughn will be ready to go for the series opener versus the North Siders, the team seemingly hasn't ruled out the possibility that the first baseman will require a stint on the 10-day injured list due to the bone bruise in his left foot. As Grifol suggests, the White Sox will presumably reassess how Vaughn is feeling Monday before determining whether he'll be fit to play Tuesday or need to be deactivated. Yasmani Grandal will fill in for Vaughn at first base Sunday.
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Luke Raley RF | SEA
Rays' Luke Raley: Rests against righty
Raley is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Orioles.
The lefty-hitting Raley has been a mainstay in the lineup against right-handed pitching for several weeks now, but he'll take a seat versus Orioles righty Tyler Wells in the series finale. With Raley on the bench, Harold Ramirez will get a chance to start at designated hitter Sunday despite not having the platoon advantage in his favor.
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Ryan Mountcastle 1B | BAL
Orioles' Ryan Mountcastle: On bench Sunday
Mountcastle is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rays.
Mountcastle will sit for the second time in five games, as he has yet to fully work his way back into an everyday role following his return from the 10-day injured list July 9. The Orioles seem content to take a committee approach to the designated-hitter spot, which will fall to Anthony Santander on Sunday.
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Ryan Noda 1B | BAL
Athletics' Ryan Noda: Tracks pitches Saturday
Noda (jaw) tracked pitches in the batter's box while James Kaprielian (shoulder) and Zach Jackson (elbow) completed mound sessions Saturday, the Associated Press reports.
The rookie still likely has at least a couple of more weeks on the shelf before returning from the fractured mandible he suffered while getting hit in the face during pregame fielding practice Tuesday. However, it's certainly a positive for Noda to try and remain mentally locked in as much as possible during his sudden shutdown. If Noda's healing process goes as expected, he may not need a rehab assignment before being activated.
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Vladimir Guerrero Jr. 1B | TOR
Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero: Slugs 16th homer
Guerrero went 2-for-5 with a double, a solo home run and a second run scored in Saturday's 9-8 loss to the Mariners.
He took Logan Gilbert deep in the fifth inning as part of a four-run outburst that gave the Jays their first lead in a back-and-forth affair. Guerrero has gone yard three times in eight games since winning the Home Run Derby during the All-Star break, and on the season he's up to 16 homers and 62 RBI in 96 contests to go along with a .272/.342/.457 slash line.
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Nick Pratto 1B | TEX
Royals' Nick Pratto: Homers in loss
Pratto went 1-for-2 with a solo home run and two walks in Saturday's 5-2 loss to the Yankees.
It was a solid showing from Pratto, who was one of three Royals to get on base multiple times in the contest. The first baseman had gone 13 games without a homer and hit just .150 (6-for-40) in that span. He's struggled in July, causing his season slash line to fall to .245/.334/.390 with seven homers, 31 RBI, 31 runs scored, 15 doubles and a stolen base through 74 contests. While his walk rate is at a solid 10.1 percent, he's also striking out at an uninspiring 36.6 percent clip, which will likely continue to limit his ability to get on base.
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Andrew Vaughn 1B | MIL
White Sox's Andrew Vaughn: Aims for Tuesday return
White Sox manager Pedro Grifol said the hope is Vaughn (foot) can return to the lineup Tuesday, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Vaughn has been sidelined for much of this week due to a bruised left foot and is still experiencing some lingering discomfort, but he should avoid the injured list and be available for the team's next series against the crosstown Cubs. The 25-year-old first baseman is sitting on 12 homers and 54 RBI through 94 games this season with the White Sox.
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Andrew Vaughn 1B | MIL
White Sox's Andrew Vaughn: Sits for fourth straight
Vaughn (foot) will be on the bench for the fourth straight game Saturday against the Twins.
X-rays were negative on Vaughn's left foot after he fouled a ball off himself Tuesday, but he remains too sore to play. Yasmani Grandal will be the first baseman Saturday, with Seby Zavala starting behind the plate.
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Ty France 1B | SD
Mariners' Ty France: Reaches three times in win
France went 2-for-3 with an RBI double, a walk and a run in a win over the Blue Jays on Friday.
France came through with a clutch two-bagger in the eighth that plated Tom Murphy to knot the game at 2-2. France's performance Friday represented a much-needed respite from what had been an abysmal 1-for-30 slump that had encompassed a nine-game stretch dating back to July 8. France had struck out at an atypically high 29.4 percent clip during his skid, but he'd also been saddled with some abysmal luck in the form of an absurdly low .050 BABIP.
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Alex Kirilloff LF | MIN
Twins' Alex Kirilloff: Drives in four runs
Kirilloff went 2-for-4 with a home run, a double and four RBI in Friday's victory over the White Sox.
Kirilloff belted a two-run homer in the first inning followed by a two-run double in the seventh. He's hit four home runs with 13 RBI over his last six games, giving him eight long balls through 63 games. Kirilloff boosted his slash line to an impressive .284/.372/.468 with 20 extra-base knocks and 31 RBI.