MLB Player News

Goldschmidt went 2-for-3 with a home run and a walk in Saturday's win over the Pirates.

Goldschmidt snapped a five-game homer drought with his 11th long ball of the campaign, and the star first baseman has gone deep five times during the current month. Goldschmidt is not repeating the same numbers he's delivered in past seasons, but he remains a reliable offensive presence for the Cardinals. He's hitting .253 on the season, but that number increases to .287 across 80 at-bats this month.

Wade will start at first base and hit leadoff in Saturday's game against Oakland, Amy Gutierrez of the Giants' official site reports.

Wade was recalled from Triple-A Sacramento on Friday with Brandon Belt (knee) landing on the injured list. He didn't start Friday against left-hander Sean Manaea, but he'll get the nod Saturday against righty Frankie Montas. Wade could see ample action at first base against right-handers until Belt returns, and he also figures to see time in the outfield.

Higgins (forearm) will undergo Tommy John surgery in a few weeks, Gordon Wittenmyer of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

Higgins suffered a right forearm strain June 11, and he's now been diagnosed with a torn UCL. The 28-year-old is already on the 60-day injured list, and he'll miss the remainder of the 2021 season and the start of the 2022 campaign while he recovers. Jose Lobaton has been serving as the backup catcher while Austin Romine (wrist) has also been sidelined.

Bell (side) is starting Saturday's game against the Marlins, Matt Weyrich of NBC Sports Washington reports.

Bell had missed the last two games due to right side soreness, but he took swings Friday and was available off the bench if needed. He'll start at first base and bat fourth during Saturday's matchup in Miami.

Bohm isn't in the lineup Saturday against the Mets.

Bohm started both games of Friday's doubleheader and went 0-for-6 with a pair of strikeouts. Luke Williams will take his place at third base and bat sixth.

Cronenworth went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and two runs scored in Friday's 11-5 win over the Diamondbacks.

Cronenworth walked and later scored his first time up to bat and would end up hitting back-to-back jacks with Fernando Tatis in the second inning. It's Cronenworth's fifth homer in six games and his 12th on the year, raising his slash line to .287/.355/.479 with 31 RBI, 53 runs scored, three stolen bases and a 27:44 BB:K. He has registered a hit in each of his last 10 games and is currently swinging one of the hottest bats in the majors.

Hiura went 1-for-4 with a home run, two RBI and two strikeouts in Friday's 5-4 win over the Rockies.

Hiura put the Brewers on the board with his second home run of the season in the seventh inning Friday, and he drove in the winning run with a sacrifice fly in the 11th. The 24-year-old nearly went yard in his return to the major-league lineup Wednesday, and he should have plenty of chances to bounce back from his early struggles in 2021 with Daniel Vogelbach (hamstring) slated to miss approximately six weeks.

Bell (side) is slated to return to the lineup for Saturday's game against the Marlins, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Bell was scratched from Thursday's lineup due to right side soreness that kept him out Friday, but he underwent an MRI that revealed no structural damage. He took swings ahead of Friday's matchup and was available off the bench if needed, and manager Dave Martinez said that the 28-year-old will be back in action Saturday.

Cooper went 3-for-4 with a home run, two doubles, two RBI, four runs scored and a walk in Friday's win over Washington.

Cooper returned from the injured list and made his presence felt right away, as he was one of the best players in a game in which the Marlins recorded 11 runs and 11 hits. The first baseman homered for the first time since May 22 with his two-run shot in the eighth inning.

Wade was recalled by the Giants on Friday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

The 27-year-old was sent down by the Giants on Sunday, but he'll return to the major-league club after Brandon Belt (knee) was placed on the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move. Wade has appeared in 26 games for San Francisco this year and has slashed .265/.344/.470 with four home runs, 13 runs, 11 RBI and two stolen bases.