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  • Nick Yorke 2B | PIT

    Pirates' Nick Yorke: Draws start against lefty

    Yorke went 1-for-2 on Tuesday against the Dodgers.

    Yorke was called up to the majors when rosters expanded and made his first appearance of 2025. He started at first base and hit seventh with lefty Clayton Kershaw on the mound and tallied his first hit in the opening frame. Yorke could settle into a short-side platoon with Spencer Horwitz at first base.

  • Pete Alonso 1B | BAL

    Mets' Pete Alonso: Goes yard twice in Detroit

    Alonso went 2-for-5 with two solo home runs in Tuesday's 12-5 win over the Tigers.

    The first baseman racked up 823 feet worth of long balls by taking Sawyer Gipson-Long deep in the first inning and Chris Paddack in the seventh. Alonso is up to 33 homers on the season through 139 games, including five in his last 11 contests, and with 23 games left on the Mets' schedule, he's got a shot at reaching 40 for the fourth time in his career.

  • Luis Arraez 2B | SF

    Padres' Luis Arraez: Pops seventh homer

    Arraez went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's 6-2 loss to the Orioles.

    Arraez's third-inning blast was the lone scoring play the Padres generated. He's gone 7-for-20 (.350) since his off day versus the Mariners last Wednesday, so it appears he has gotten his hitting back on track after a small slump. The infielder is up to seven homers this season, including five at home, while slashing .285/.318/.393 with 52 RBI, 56 runs scored and nine stolen bases across 133 contests overall.

  • Rockies' Warming Bernabel: Absence continuing Tuesday

    Bernabel (knee/quadriceps) is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Giants.

    The rookie corner infielder will sit for a third straight game as he continues to manage a bruised left knee and quad. Kyle Farmer is starting at first base Tuesday in place of Bernabel.

  • Spencer Steer 1B | CIN

    Reds' Spencer Steer: Out of lineup again Tuesday

    Steer (leg) remains out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Blue Jays.

    Steer will miss a second straight start because of a lingering leg issue. He was able to appear in Monday's game off the bench and presumably will be available again Tuesday. Sal Stewart is again handling first base and batting sixth for the Reds.

  • Spencer Steer 1B | CIN

    Reds' Spencer Steer: Enters late

    Steer (leg) entered Monday's game as a replacement at first base and went 0-for-1 in a 5-4 win over Toronto.

    Steer opened the game on the bench due to a nagging leg issue, which is purportedly not serious. His departure from the lineup opened a slot for prospect Sal Stewart, who made his MLB debut as the starting first baseman. Steer, who eventually replaced Stewart for defensive purposes, seemingly will be ready to play a full nine innings Tuesday.

  • Sal Stewart 1B | CIN

    Reds' Sal Stewart: Makes MLB debut

    Stewart started at first base and went 1-for-3 with a run scored in Monday's 5-4 win over the Blue Jays.

    Stewart was called up Monday and made his big-league debut while filling in at first base for Spencer Steer (leg). The highly regarded prospect singled in his first at-bat and scored on a Ke'Bryan Hayes double. In addition to first base, Stewart could see time at second base, DH and third base when Hayes needs a breather.

  • Tyler Locklear 3B | ARI

    Diamondbacks' Tyler Locklear: Homers in extra-inning loss

    Locklear went 1-for-2 with a solo home run and a walk in Monday's 7-5 extra-inning loss to the Rangers.

    Locklear hit his third homer of the year in the second inning. His last long ball also came against Texas on Aug. 11. The first baseman's blast snapped an 0-for-20 skid over his previous seven games. Despite those struggles, he's set to start a majority of the time at first base following Pavin Smith's season-ending quad injury. Locklear is batting just .163 with six RBI, nine runs scored and two stolen bases over 97 plate appearances, so he still has plenty of work to do to prove himself in the majors.

  • Andrew Vaughn 1B | MIL

    Brewers' Andrew Vaughn: Heading to bench Monday

    Vaughn is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Phillies.

    After going just 5-for-30 (.167 average) with two walks while starting in each of the past eight games, Vaughn will exit the lineup and receive a mental reset as the Brewers kick off a three-game set with the Phillies. Jake Bauers will fill in for Vaughn at first base.

  • Alec Burleson LF | STL

    Cardinals' Alec Burleson: Plays catch Monday

    Burleson (wrist) was spotted playing catch on the field prior to Monday's game against the Athletics, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

    St. Louis placed Burleson on the 10-day injured list Friday due to right wrist inflammation, but after getting an injection to relieve discomfort, he's already started throwing again. Burleson remains hopeful to be activated from the IL around when he's first eligible to return Sept. 8.

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