MLB Player News

Freeman went 4-for-5 with two doubles and an RBI in Sunday's win over the Mets.

He's now collected at least three hits in five of his last seven games while racking up three home runs, eight RBI and six runs scored, pushing his batting average in June to .358 (24-for-67) with a .701 SLG. Not coincidentally, the Braves have won five straight games during Freeman's hot streak as they finally have some offense to support their pitching staff. He'll get a day off Monday before Atlanta finishes their road trip with a two-game set in Miami.

Goldschmidt went 2-for-5 with a two-run homer in Saturday's 4-1 victory over the Phillies.

The veteran slugger is feasting on Phillies pitching in the series, now hitting .500 (5-for-10) with a double, two homers and three RBI. He's enjoying a banner June overall, and has raised his average 21 points since May 31.

Bour is out of the lineup Sunday against the Rockies, Clark Spencer of the Miami Herald reports.

Bour was at the forefront of the Marlins' 9-6 victory Saturday, going 2-for-3 with his 11th homer of the season and a pair of runs and RBI, but he'll take a day off Sunday with a lefty in Tyler Anderson on the mound for the Rockies. Chris Johnson replaces Bour at first base.

Flores (wrist) is back in the lineup Saturday, hitting sixth and playing third base against the Braves.

He was out of the lineup for two games due to the wrist ailment and the Mets are happy to have him back, as they are without starting corner infielders David Wright and Lucas Duda, both of whom are on the DL. Flores offers modest offensive potential in the short term and could be useful in deep leagues.

Joseph is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Diamondbacks, Stephen Gross of the Morning Call reports.

Joseph will get a day off as he has started each of the last nine games at first base. Ryan Howard will start in his place Saturday, batting fourth. With Zack Greinke opposing the Phillies on the mound, manager Pete Mackanin is stacking the lineup with left-handed hitters.

GM Matt Klentak said the Phillies have no plans to release Howard, Jim Salisbury of CSN Philadelphia reports.

Klentak said Howard has not been a distraction since being demoted to a bench role, and the Phillies still value his power bat coming off the bench. Howard has made just four starts this month, and two of those came as a DH while the Phils were in Toronto. His opportunities will be limited over the remainder of the season.

Goldschmidt went 3-for-5 with a double, solo homer and two runs in Friday's 10-2 victory over the Phillies.

The 28-year-old slugger extended his hitting streak to 11 games with his fourth multi-hit effort over that span. He's also homered for the second time in the last four games, and drove in a run for the sixth straight contest. Goldschmidt is enjoying his best month of the season in June, hitting .345 (20-for-58) with three homers and 10 RBI.

Freeman went 3-for-5 with a double, a steal and an RBI Friday at the Mets.

Freeman's double in the third inning broke up a tie game, and ended up being all the runs the Braves would need to earn the win over the Mets. He's been on fire the last three games, as he's collected 10 hits in 22 at-bats to raise his batting average 24 points to .272.

Flores (wrist) can pinch-hit during Friday's game against the Braves, Adam Rubin of ESPN reports.

According to manager Terry Collins, he believes that Flores will be back in the lineup Saturday and could pinch hit if need be for Friday's contest. Flores was hit by a pitch during Thursday's game and is out of the lineup tonight as Kelly Johnson will man the hot corner.

Flores (wrist) is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Braves.

Flores suffered a wrist injury after being plunked on the hand by a pitch during Thursday's game. He left the contest in the third inning and had X-rays taken on his left hand, which came back negative. Flores could end up missing Saturday's game as well, but will be replaced by Kelly Johnson at third base for Friday's game.