MLB Player News
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C.J. Cron 1B | BOS
Rockies' C.J. Cron: Launches three-run homer
Cron went 3-for-5 with a three-run home run and a double to go along with an additional RBI and run scored in Sunday's victory over the Diamondbacks.
Cron had Ryne Nelson's number Sunday, tagging him for a double in the second inning before swatting a three-run homer in the third that plated Charlie Blackmon and Jurickson Profar. Cron's breakout performance was much needed considering the 33-year-old was 2-for-20 (.100) in his last five games. Though Cron is striking out at a 27.6 percent clip overall and holds just a .188 average against right-handed pitching this season, Cron has been significantly better versus lefties with a .300/.323/.467 slash line.
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Kody Clemens 1B | MIN
Phillies' Kody Clemens: Getting more work versus righties
Clemens will serve as the Phillies' designated hitter and No. 8 batter in Sunday's game against the Astros.
Clemens has now started against four of the last five right-handed pitchers the Phillies have faced, and he at least temporarily appears to have secured the final spot in the team's regular lineup over the struggling Jake Cave. For the season, Clemens has cobbled together an unimpressive .160/.222/.400 slash line in 27 plate appearances, and he'll be a prime candidate to see his opportunities fall by the wayside as soon as Bryce Harper (elbow) is cleared to return from the 10-day injured list.
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Garrett Cooper 1B | ATL
Marlins' Garrett Cooper: Leaves with stomach illness
Cooper left Sunday's game against the Cubs with an upset stomach, Andre Fernandez of the Miami Herald reports. he went 1-for-2 before exiting.
Cooper can be considered day-to-day, but with the Marlins off Monday, he should have a good chance at returning to the lineup Tuesday against Atlanta. Jesus Sanchez came off the bench to serve as Cooper's replacement following the latter's early depature.
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Freddie Freeman 1B | LAD
Dodgers' Freddie Freeman: Tallies two thefts
Freeman went 0-for-3 with a walk and two stolen bases in Saturday's 1-0 win over St. Louis.
Though he didn't pick up any hits in the contest, Freeman gave his fantasy managers a positive performance with a pair of steals. They were the second and third thefts of the season for the veteran first baseman, who tallied a career-high 13 stolen bases last year. Freeman is putting together another strong campaign at the plate, slashing .294/.376/.459 with four homers, nine RBI and 21 runs scored.
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Christian Walker 1B | HOU
Diamondbacks' Christian Walker: Hits fourth homer of year
Walker went 3-for-5 with one home run and two RBI in Saturday's victory over the Rockies.
Walker provided Arizona some extra insurance in the ninth inning, pulling a 373-foot shot over the left field wall. The first baseman is now on a three-game hit streak and leads the team with 19 RBI. The former Oriole is continuing his solid play after hitting a career-high 36 long balls last year.
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Dominic Smith 1B | ATL
Nationals' Dominic Smith: Breaks homer drought
Smith went 2-for-8 with a solo home run across both games during Saturday's twin bill versus the Pirates.
Smith went 0-for-4 in the matinee but bounced back with a 2-for-4 effort in the nightcap. The first baseman kept Washington from being shut out in that contest by launching a solo homer to center field in the ninth inning. It was the first long ball across 90 plate appearances this season for Smith after failing to go deep over 152 plate appearances last year with the Mets.
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LaMonte Wade 1B | CHW
Giants' LaMonte Wade: Continues impressive start
Wade went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in Saturday's 16-11 loss to the Padres.
Wade crushed a solo shot in the third inning and is on pace to best his career high of 18 homers in 2021. The 29-year-old walked twice Saturday and now has 20 free passes through 24 games this year. Thanks to the improved plate discipline, Wade has a .438 on-base percentage.
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Brandon Dixon 1B | SD
Padres' Brandon Dixon: Up as 27th man
Dixon was recalled Saturday to serve as the 27th man for the two-game series in Mexico City against the Giants.
Dixon, who can play all four corner spots, will be up as a depth option for these two games at altitude in Mexico. The 31-year-old is slashing .364/.463/.773 with five home runs and three steals in 12 games in the Pacific Coast League.
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Paul Goldschmidt 1B | NYY
Cardinals' Paul Goldschmidt: Logs 150th career steal
Goldschmidt went 2-for-4 two doubles, a walk, a stolen base and a run scored in Friday's 7-3 loss to the Dodgers.
The steal was the 150th of Goldschmidt's career, three of which have come this season. That's solid work on the basepaths for a first baseman, though he's far from a significant speed threat overall. With the bat, he's gone 10-for-25 (.400) over the last six games and is now slashing .310/.415/.530 with four home runs, 14 RBI, 17 runs and 10 doubles through 26 contests in 2023.
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Garrett Cooper 1B | ATL
Marlins' Garrett Cooper: Absent from lineup Saturday
Cooper is absent from the lineup Saturday against the Cubs, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.
Yuli Gurriel will take a turn at first base and Jorge Soler is in at designated hitter versus the Cubs and right-hander Caleb Kilian. Cooper went 0-for-4 in Friday's series opener and is slashing just .159/.192/.182 over his last 47 plate appearances.