MLB Player News

Freeman went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Monday's 5-3 loss to the Dodgers.

He took Walker Buehler deep in the sixth inning for his seventh homer of the year. Freeman has been scuffling a little at the plate recently, going 10-for-30 (.256) over the last 10 games, but he's still gone yard four times in that stretch and remains on pace for another outstanding campaign.

Rizzo went 2-for-4 with a walk and a two-run home run in Monday's 6-5 loss to the Marlins.

Rizzo wasted no time in hitting his ninth home run of the season, as he connected off Miami starter Sandy Alcantara in the first inning with a runner on. The blast also gave Rizzo 200 for his career, 199 of which have come since being traded to the Cubs in 2012. The 29-year-old has hit 30 or more home runs four times in the previous five seasons, with the 25 he launched in 2018 representing a low water mark in that span.

Cooper (hand) started a hitting progression Monday, Andre Fernandez of The Athletic reports.

Cooper landed on the injured list over the weekend due to a left hand contusion, though the fact that he's already been cleared to resume hitting suggests his stay on the shelf may not be an extended one. The 28-year-old will be eligible to return May 11, should he prove ready.

Hoskins went 1-for-2 with a double, two RBI and two walks Sunday against the Nationals.

Hoskins tacked on a pair of insurance runs in the sixth inning on a double to left field, giving the Phillies a 7-1 lead, which stuck as the final score. He's now hit safely in eight straight contests, slugging three homers and driving in 11 runs over that stretch.

France is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Dodgers.

France had started each of the Padres' last five games at third base. Greg Garcia will get a turn at the hot corner in the series finale, but France looks like he'll be the top option at the position while Manny Machado fills in at shortstop for the injured Fernando Tatis Jr. (hamstring).

Flores is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rockies.

Flores capitalized on his first two starts at Coors Field this weekend, going a combined 4-for-9 with a pair of doubles, three RBI and a run. With a tough righty (German Marquez) on the hill in the series finale, Flores will head to the bench in favor of Ildemaro Vargas.

Beaty has been sent to Triple-A Oklahoma City, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

The Dodgers signed Travis d'Arnaud Sunday, so Beaty was sent down to clear a roster spot. The 26-year-old recorded three at-bats with the big club following his April 30 promotion, getting hits in two of them.

Alonso went 2-for-7 with a solo home run against the Brewers on Saturday.

Alonso took Junior Guerra deep in the ninth inning to knot the game at two for his 10th home run of the season. Alonso had been in a bit of a slump entering Saturday's action as he had just one home run since April 22. Still, his .289/.374/.620 line through 139 plate appearances is exceptional, especially given that it's his first taste of major-league pitching.

Bell went 2-for-4 with a pair of home runs in a 6-4 victory over the Athletics on Saturday.

Continuing his strong start, Bell singlehandedly erased an early 3-0 deficit with two home runs in his first two at-bats. After a disappointing 2018, Bell is swinging the bat extremely well to begin 2019. He's batting .291 with eight home runs, 25 RBI and 19 runs in 110 at-bats. Bell is seeing the ball well, as he's walked 14 times, and behind 19 extra-base hits, he supports a .627 slugging percentage.

Cooper was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday with a left hand contusion, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Cooper lasted just a single day in his return from a month-long absence due to a calf injury before getting injured again. The assignment is retroactive to Wednesday, so Cooper will be eligible to return as soon as May 11. Peter O'Brien was recalled from Triple-A New Orleans in a corresponding move.