MLB Player News
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Jake Cronenworth 1B | SD
Padres' Jake Cronenworth: Three singles in win
Cronenworth went 3-for-4 with a run scored in Wednesday's 10-3 victory over Seattle.
Cronenworth matched a season high with three hits in the win, recording his first multi-hit game since May 17. He'd gone 8-for-58 (.138) over his last 16 contests. Overall, it's been a tough start to the season for the 29-year-old Cronenworth. He's slashing just .208/.322/.356 with six homers, 26 runs scored, 21 RBI and three stolen bases across 216 plate appearances this year.
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Spencer Steer 1B | CIN
Reds' Spencer Steer: Starting again in left field
Steer is starting in left field and batting fifth on Thursday against the Dodgers.
Steer made his first career start in left field Tuesday and, after playing first base Wednesday, is back in the outfield again. The 25-year-old's experience in the outfield is extremely limited, but showing he's capable there would be helpful as the Reds try to fit all of their infielders into the lineup.
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Spencer Steer 1B | CIN
Reds' Spencer Steer: Swipes two bags in win
Steer went 1-for-3 with a run, an RBI and two stolen bases in Wednesday's 8-6 win against the Dodgers.
Steer has never been known for his speed, but he took advantage of a Los Angeles squad that has had trouble containing thefts this season with a pair of swipes. He's provided five steals to go along with eight homers, 32 RBI and a .291/.371/.491 on the campaign, making him a must-roster fantasy player. It's promising that Steer has been particularly active on the basepaths of late -- four of his five thefts have come over his past five games.
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Pete Alonso 1B | BAL
Mets' Pete Alonso: X-rays come back negative
X-rays on Alonso's left wrist came back negative Wednesday, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.
After taking a 97-mph fastball to the hand during Wednesday's game against Atlanta, Alonso appears to have avoided a major injury. The Mets are officially calling it a bruised left wrist for Alonso, and he is listed as day-to-day.
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Pete Alonso 1B | BAL
Mets' Pete Alonso: Exits game after HBP on hand
Alonso was removed from Wednesday's game in Atlanta after being hit on the left hand/wrist by a pitch, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports.
A 97-mph fastball from Charlie Morton struck Alonso, who crumpled to the ground in pain before walking to first base. He had a brief conversation with Mets manager Buck Showalter and the trainer before retreating to the clubhouse, where he will undoubtedly undergo X-rays.
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Drew Ellis 1B | PHI
Phillies' Drew Ellis: Hits bench Wednesday
Ellis is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Tigers.
Ellis had started in each of the Phillies' last five games, but aside from turning in a big two-home run, three-RBI performance in Sunday's 11-3 win over the Nationals, he's otherwise come up largely empty at the plate (1-for-13 with two walks and five strikeouts). He'll give way to Josh Harrison at third base Wednesday, though Ellis should have some security in a near-everyday role at a corner-infield spot until the Phillies get one of Darick Hall (thumb) or Alec Bohm (hamstring) back from the injured list.
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Freddie Freeman 1B | LAD
Dodgers' Freddie Freeman: Launches grand slam
Freeman went 1-for-4 with a grand slam, a walk and two runs scored in Tuesday's loss to the Reds.
Freeman crushed a changeup from Luke Weaver and sent it over the wall in center to cap off a five-run fourth inning for the Dodgers. It was his fifth game this season with at least three RBI and his second grand slam of the year. The 33-year-old is as consistent as they come with his approach at the plate and is now slashing .329/.402/.565 with 11 homers, 39 RBI, 51 runs, eight steals and a 29:44 BB:K over 281 plate appearances. Freeman appears to be on track to surpass his home run (21), RBI (100) and steal (13) totals from a season ago.
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Pete Alonso 1B | BAL
Mets' Pete Alonso: Mashes 22nd homer
Alonso went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's 6-4 loss to Atlanta.
The Mets did all their scoring in the third inning, and Alonso's blast off Bryce Elder gave them a 4-1 lead the pitching staff ultimately squandered. The first baseman leads the majors with 22 homers, three ahead of Aaron Judge (toe). However, Alonso sports just a .231 batting average on the season thanks to a career-worst .199 BABIP.
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LaMonte Wade 1B | CHW
Giants' LaMonte Wade: Perfect at plate Tuesday
Wade went 3-for-3 with a double, three walks, two RBI and three runs scored in Tuesday's 10-4 win over the Rockies.
It doesn't get much better than that for a leadoff hitter. Wade has done an excellent job of setting the table lately, going 19-for-52 (.365) with eight walks over his last 13 games. This was his sixth multi-hit effort in that span. The 29-year-old is up to a .285/.429/.480 slash line with eight home runs, 19 RBI, 31 runs scored, nine doubles and two stolen bases through 58 contests in what's been an excellent bounce-back campaign.
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Kole Calhoun 1B | CLE
Dodgers' Kole Calhoun: Inks minors deal with LAD
Calhoun signed a minor-league contract Tuesday with the Dodgers.
Calhoun is in the lineup at Triple-A Oklahoma City on Tuesday night. He exercised the opt-out clause in his minor-league pact with the Yankees last week after failing to earn a call-up despite posting a .919 OPS in 23 games (105 plate appearances) at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.