MLB Player News

  • Cardinals' Paul Goldschmidt: Smacks 22nd homer

    Goldschmidt went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Thursday's 10-8 loss to the Rockies.

    Goldschmidt went back-to-back with Lars Nootbaar in the first inning. This long ball ended a 19-game homer drought for Goldschmidt, who hit just .197 (13-for-66) in that span. The first baseman is up to 22 homers on the year, but his .241/.299/.403 slash line represents career-low numbers across the board. He's added 62 RBI, 69 runs scored and 11 stolen bases across 152 games.

  • Dodgers' Freddie Freeman: Exits Thursday's game

    Freeman exited Thursday's game against the Padres with an apparent ankle injury, Kirsten Watson of Spectrum SportsNet LA reports.

    Freeman was attempting to avoid a tag at first base and rolled his ankle in the process. He walked off the field under his own power but immediately went to the clubhouse. The severity of the issue is unclear, though it wouldn't be a surprise for the Dodgers to rest him in hopes of a postseason return -- particularly if they can clinch the NL West on Thursday.

  • Andrew Vaughn 1B | CHW

    White Sox's Andrew Vaughn: Logs three hits

    Vaughn went 3-for-4 with a two-RBI single and a run scored during Thursday's 7-0 win over the Angels.

    All seven runs scored by the ChiSox came in the fifth inning, and Vaughn started the scoring by plating Dominic Fletcher and Miguel Vargas on an RBI single. Vaughn came around to score in the frame on a Lenyn Sosa double. In September, Vaughn is 25-for-78 (.320) with four home runs, 10 RBI and seven runs.

  • Orioles' Ryan Mountcastle: Not starting Thursday

    Mountcastle isn't in Baltimore's lineup for Thursday's game against the Yankees.

    Mountcastle has recorded a hit in both games he's played in since returning from the injured list Tuesday. He'll get a chance to rest Thursday while Ryan O'Hearn starts at first base and Adley Rutschman serves as the DH, putting James McCann behind the plate.

  • Justin Turner 1B | SEA

    Mariners' Justin Turner: Extends impressive on-base streak

    Turner went 1-for-5 with a two-run single in a win over the Astros on Wednesday, extending his on-base streak to 20 games.

    Turner has also reached safely in 24 straight starts, and he owns a .302/.396/.500 slash line with a 14.2 percent walk rate and 17.0 percent strikeout rate over that span. Those numbers are reminiscent of vintage Turner from the pinnacle of his career with the Dodgers, and his contributions have played an integral part in keeping the Mariners in contention for an AL wild-card spot.

  • Royals' Vinnie Pasquantino: Takes batting practice

    Pasquantino (thumb) took batting practice on the field Thursday, Jaylon T. Thompson of The Kansas City Star reports.

    Pasquantino is just over three weeks removed from surgery to repair a fractured right thumb, a procedure which carried a projected 6-to-8 week timetable. That he's already taking what looked to be full swings in batting practice seems to suggest he has a shot to beat that timeline, although the Royals would need to qualify for the postseason and probably advance at least one round in order for Pasquantino to become a realistic option.

  • Niko Kavadas 1B | LAA

    Angels' Niko Kavadas: Playing time continues to slip

    Kavadas is not in the lineup for Thursday's contest against the White Sox.

    For the second straight day and third time in four games, Kavadas is not in the lineup versus a right-hander. Angels manager Ron Washington has leaned more towards having both of his catchers in the lineup lately, with one of them behind the plate and the other serving as the designated hitter. In Thursday's series finale, it will be Logan O'Hoppe catching and Matt Thaiss at DH.

  • Nolan Schanuel 1B | LAA

    Angels' Nolan Schanuel: Sitting out with leg bruise

    Schanuel (leg) is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the White Sox.

    Schanuel departed Wednesday's contest when a foul ball off his right lower leg resulted in a painful contusion. He's considered day-to-day. Brandon Drury will fill in at first base for the Angels in Thursday's matinee.

  • Yandy Diaz 1B | TB

    Rays' Yandy Diaz: Sitting again Thursday

    Diaz is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Tigers.

    The Rays haven't indicated that Diaz is dealing with an injury, and despite being one of the team's more productive hitters this season, he'll be on the bench for the third time in four games Thursday. With Diaz's playing time having been scaled back lately, Jonathan Aranda has taken over as the Rays' everyday first baseman, and manager Kevin Cash has rotated a number of different players at the designated-hitter spot.

  • Rhys Hoskins 1B | MIL

    Brewers' Rhys Hoskins: Taking seat Thursday

    Hoskins is not in the lineup for Thursday's contest in Pittsburgh.

    Hoskins will get a routine day off for the afternoon contest after he had started each of the previous five games. Jake Bauers will cover first base and William Contreras will get a start at designated hitter for the Brewers.

Around the Web Promoted by Taboola