MLB Player News
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Wilmer Flores 1B | SF
Giants' Wilmer Flores: Homers in loss
Flores went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Monday's loss to the Tigers.
Flores was responsible for the Giants' lone run Monday with a solo home run off Jose Cisnero in the sixth inning, cutting the deficit to 3-1. The 31-year-old Flores has now hit five homers in his last seven games -- he's gone 10-for-23 (.435) with a 1.217 OPS in that span. With his recent hot streak, Flores has boosted his slash line to an impressive .295/.353/.539 with 13 homers, 32 RBI and 30 runs scored through 241 plate appearances this season.
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C.J. Cron 1B | BOS
Rockies' C.J. Cron: Nearing return to action
Rockies manager Bud Black said Monday that Cron (back) is "getting closer" to a return to the lineup, Patrick Lyons of TheDNVR.com reports.
Cron is missing a third straight start Monday because of lower-back tightness, but he was able to take some swings in the batting cage, run some light sprints and play catch pregame. The first baseman is widely expected to be on the trade block this week, so the Rockies no doubt want to see him back and healthy as he auditions for contenders.
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C.J. Cron 1B | BOS
Rockies' C.J. Cron: Remains unavailable Monday
Cron (back) is not in the starting lineup Monday versus the Nationals.
Cron will miss a third game in a row as he continues to nurse lower-back tightness. Michael Toglia will draw the start at first base and bat seventh in the series opener with Washington.
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Alec Bohm 3B | PHI
Phillies' Alec Bohm: Takes seat Monday
Bohm is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Orioles.
Since homering twice and recording six RBI on July 1 versus Washington, Bohm has failed to leave the yard in his subsequent 17 games and has plated only seven runs during that stretch. Phillies manager Rob Thomson will give Bohm a chance to hit the reset button Monday, paving the way for Josh Harrison to pick up a start at third base.
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Brewers' Rowdy Tellez: Getting stitches removed Tuesday
Tellez (forearm) said that he'll have 17 stitches removed from his fractured ring finger Tuesday, and he expects to resume swinging a bat as soon as Wednesday, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.
Tellez was initially placed on the 10-day injured list July 5 with right forearm inflammation, but he appeared on pace to get activated at some point this past week before he fractured his ring finger while shagging a fly ball July 15. Now one week into an expected 3-to-4-week recovery, Tellez looks to be progressing as anticipated but still has a few more hurdles to clear before his return can be considered imminent. Owen Miller will likely continue to serve as the Brewers' primary first baseman until Tellez is back in the fold.
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Paul Goldschmidt 1B | NYY
Cardinals' Paul Goldschmidt: Not starting Sunday
Goldschmidt is out of the lineup for Sunday's game versus the Cubs, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.
Goldschmidt has a .586 OPS over his past five games and will take a seat Sunday after starting the past 11 contests. Alec Burleson will step in at first base and bat fifth.
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Garrett Cooper 1B | ATL
Marlins' Garrett Cooper: Scratched with illness
Cooper was scratched from the Sunday's lineup against Colorado due to an illness, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.
Cooper was penciled in as Miami's designated hitter Sunday but will instead sit out due to an ailment. The 32-year-old will have Monday's team off day to rest up before the Marlins open a two-game set Tuesday against Tampa Bay.
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LaMonte Wade 1B | CHW
Giants' LaMonte Wade: On bench Sunday
Wade is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Nationals.
The lefty-hitting Wade will bow out of the lineup with southpaw MacKenzie Gore taking the hill for Washington. Wilmer Flores will spell Wade at first base and bat second.
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C.J. Cron 1B | BOS
Rockies' C.J. Cron: Still out Sunday
Cron (back) is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Marlins, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.
The 33-year-old was scratched from Saturday's lineup due to low-back stiffness and will be sidelined for a second straight game. Michael Toglia will receive another start at first base Sunday in Cron's absence.