Skip to Main Content

MLB Player News

  • Matt Olson 1B | ATL

    Braves' Matt Olson: Belts 14th homer

    Olson went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and two walks in a 7-1 win against Milwaukee on Monday.

    Olson broke a 1-1 tie and put Atlanta up for good with a two-run blast to center field in the fifth inning. The veteran first baseman has knocked in eight runs over his past five contests despite going a modest 4-for-16 at the plate during that span. Olson has also walked six times during the five-game stretch, and all four of the hits (two doubles and two homers) have gone for extra bases. He's up to 14 home runs, 39 RBI and an .817 OPS on the campaign.

  • Josh Naylor 1B | SEA

    Diamondbacks' Josh Naylor: Goes grand for walk-off

    Naylor went 3-for-5 with a grand slam, an RBI double, a walk and two total runs scored in Monday's 8-4 extra-innings win over the Mariners.

    Naylor entered Monday in a 2-for-21 skid to begin June. The first baseman broke out in a big way, which included his first two extra-base hits of the month, the latter of which was a walk-off grand slam in the 11th inning. Naylor is up to a .290/.346/.457 slash line with eight homers, 44 RBI, 32 runs scored, 15 doubles, one triple and nine stolen bases over 64 contests this season.

  • Dodgers' Freddie Freeman: Three-hit effort in win

    Freeman went 3-fo-5 with a double, one RBI and two runs scored in Monday's 8-7 extra-inning win over the Padres.

    Freeman had been in a bit of a rut prior to Monday, going just 1-for-16 with two walks and six strikeouts over his last five games. He broke out of the slump with his third multi-hit effort of June. The first baseman has been one of the hottest hitters in the majors since late April, so a brief slump is nothing to be worried about. He's posted a .351/.418/.591 slash line with nine home runs, 41 RBI, 36 runs scored, 21 doubles, one triple and no stolen bases through 56 games.

  • Nolan Schanuel 1B | LAA

    Angels' Nolan Schanuel: Swipes bag in win

    Schanuel went 2-for-4 with one RBI, one stolen base and one run scored in Monday's 7-4 win over the Athletics.

    Schanuel has hit safely in five of his last six games, going 8-for-24 (.333) with four doubles and six RBI in that span. The steal was just his second of the season, as the first baseman typically doesn't add much speed or power despite steady contact skills. For the year, he's up to a .276/.374/.385 slash line with three home runs, 20 RBI, 34 runs scored, 13 doubles and a triple over 63 contests.

  • LaMonte Wade 1B | CHW

    Angels' LaMonte Wade: Joining Angels soon

    Wade will report to the Angels in the coming days, perhaps as soon as Tuesday, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

    Wade was acquired via trade from the Giants over the weekend and is not eligible to be sent to the minors without being exposed to waivers, so he will go directly onto the big-league roster. It's not clear how much playing time Wade will receive initially, as his primary position, first base, is held down by Nolan Schanuel. Wade has experience in the outfield and could see some action in either left or right.

  • Athletics' Logan Davidson: Sent back to minors

    The Athletics optioned Davidson to Triple-A Las Vegas on Monday.

    Davidson went 3-for-20 with 12 strikeouts during his brief time with the big club. He's making room on the roster for the return of Nick Kurtz (groin) from the 10-day injured list.

  • Nick Kurtz 1B | ATH

    Athletics' Nick Kurtz: Returns from injured list

    The Athletics activated Kurtz (hip) from the 10-day injured list Monday.

    Kurtz has been sidelined since late May with a strained left hip flexor but is ready to roll after homering in his lone rehab game. The rookie first baseman has collected a .762 OPS with five long balls over 28 contests with the Athletics this season.

  • Ryan Noda 1B | BAL

    Red Sox's Ryan Noda: Booted off 40-man roster

    The Red Sox designated Noda for assignment Monday.

    The transaction frees a spot on the 40-man roster for the addition of Roman Anthony. Noda was acquired from the Angels via trade in late May and has slashed .378/.519/.703 with three homers and a 12:12 K:BB in 13 games with Triple-A Worcester. There could be some interest in Noda on waivers.

  • Spencer Steer 1B | CIN

    Reds' Spencer Steer: Not in lineup Monday

    Steer is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Guardians.

    With Steer getting the night off against Cleveland right-hander Luis L. Ortiz, Christian Encarnacion-Strand will man first base and bat cleanup. Santiago Espinal is at third base and batting seventh. Steer is slashing .226/.294/.327 with four home runs, 20 RBI, 24 runs scored and three stolen bases across 238 plate appearances this season.

  • Nationals' Nathaniel Lowe: Three hits in Sunday's loss

    Lowe went 3-for-4 with a double in Sunday's loss to the Rangers.

    The first baseman produced his first three-hit performance since May 3, accounting for half of the Nationals' knocks on the day. Lowe's homer drought stands at 19 games, but his bat may be coming around -- over the last 10 contests, he's batting .289 (11-for-38) with two doubles and six RBI.

Around the Web Promoted by Taboola