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Cron went 1-for-5 with a grand slam and an additional run scored in Sunday's 8-7 extra-innings win over the Yankees.

Cron put the Rockies ahead 5-3 with his eighth-inning blast, his second in as many games. The first baseman is batting a solid .314 (11-for-35) in July, lifting his season slash line to .250/.293/.451 through 50 contests. He's added nine homers, 28 RBI, 28 runs scored and 10 doubles over 198 plate appearances.

The Cubs acquired Higgins from the Diamondbacks on Sunday in exchange for cash considerations, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Higgins was having a nice season at Triple-A Reno, slashing .316/.407/.471 through 58 games, but clearly Arizona did not have plans for him at the major-league level. Now back with the team that drafted him in 2015, Higgins could get another opportunity with the Cubs down the road if there is an injury or if the team trades a catcher or two.

Tellez (forearm) suffered a fractured left ring finger while shagging a fly ball Saturday and will be sidelined for another 3-to-4 weeks, at a minimum, Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Tellez appeared set to return from the injury list Tuesday after turning the page on an inflamed right forearm. However, he's been set back by a stroke of bad luck after injuring the ring finger during batting practice and requiring 17 stitches for a torn nail bed. Manager Craig Counsell suggested the Brewers will continue to lean on Owen Miller heavily at first base in the weeks ahead.

Cron went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 6-3 loss to the Yankees.

Cron has four multi-hit efforts over nine games in July, but he's also gone hitless three times this month. The first baseman has added two of his eight homers this season in that stretch. He's at a decent .251/.295/.441 slash line with 24 RBI, 26 runs scored and 10 doubles through 49 contests overall.

Hall isn't in the Phillies' lineup for Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader against San Diego, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Left-hander Ryan Weathers will start Game 2 on the mound for San Diego, so the left-handed bat of Hall will stay put in Philly's dugout. Alec Bohm will take over at first base, allowing Edmundo Sosa to start at third and bat seventh.

Cooper isn't in the Marlins' lineup Saturday against Baltimore, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

After going 0-for-4 with three strikeouts during Friday's game, Cooper will sit out Saturday to regroup. Yuli Gurriel will take over as Miami's first baseman and bat fifth.

Young isn't in the Cubs' lineup Saturday against Boston.

With left-hander James Paxton starting on the mound Saturday for the Red Sox, the lefty-hitting Young will stay put in Chicago's dugout to begin the game. Trey Mancini will fill in at first base and bat fifth.

Hall will sit for the first game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Padres.

The Phillies will rest a handful of lefties against Blake Snell, though the Padres are starting a second southpaw (Ryan Weathers) in the nightcap, so Hall could see himself stuck on the bench all day. Drew Ellis starts at first base in the afternoon game.

Olson went 1-for-4 with a grand slam in Friday's win over the White Sox.

Olson picked up right where he left off before the All-Star break by drilling a grand slam in the first inning. He's up to 30 homers and 76 RBI with a .254/.358/.573 slash line through 90 games. Over his last 11 contests, he's gone 17-for-43 (.395) with five home runs, four doubles and 17 RBI.

Tellez (forearm) will return from the injured list Tuesday in Philadelphia, Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

He will end up missing nearly two weeks due to right forearm inflammation. Tellez hit .186 with only three home runs in his most recent 161 at-bats, but if the forearm issue was contributing to his ineffectiveness, he could be poised for a much better second half.