MLB Player News

Calhoun went 2-for-4 with a pair of home runs and three RBI in Friday's loss to the Rays.

Calhoun went deep twice for the first time this season, launching a two-run homer in the third inning followed by a solo shot in the eighth. The long balls gave the 31-year-old outfielder a career-high 31 home runs, and he is batting .234/.326/.479 on the year.

Cooper's left Friday's contest versus the Giants with a knee injury, Andre Fernandez of The Athletic reports.

Cooper said after the game that he jammed his knee on a diving catch in the first inning. Tests showed no structural damage, which indicates Cooper dodged a more serious injury. He is day-to-day.

Votto went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in Friday's win over the Diamondbacks.

Votto opened the scoring with a two-run homer off Mike Leake in the third inning. The long ball was the 15th of the season for the 36-year-old, who continues to battle through a disappointing season -- he's batting .268/.359/.424 with 75 runs scored and 46 RBI. Votto has been hot the last few games however, collecting six hits over that stretch.

Freeman (elbow) may be back in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Nationals, Gabe Burns of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Freeman was pulled from Friday's matchup with right elbow soreness, but the Braves don't sound too worried. The All-Star first baseman should have a chance to return to the starting lineup for Saturday's matchup.

Cooper left Friday's game against the Giants due to an undisclosed injury, Andre Fernandez of The Athletic reports.

Cooper suffered the injury on a diving catch in the outfield, and he was spotted limping off the field shortly after. Harold Ramirez took over in right field.

Bell left Friday's game against the Cubs due to left groin discomfort, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

The Pirates will consider Bell day-to-day moving forward, though there'll be no need to push their star first baseman back into action at this point in the season, considering Pittsburgh is out of the playoff picture.

Freeman was removed from Friday's game against the Nationals due to right elbow soreness.

The Braves announced that Freeman's removal was precautionary, but he's likely headed for further evaluation to ensure the issue isn't serious. Charlie Culberson replaced Freeman at first base.

Cron isn't in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Indians.

Cron is situated on the bench for the fourth consecutive contest, giving Willians Astudillo another chance to start at first base and hit eighth.

Bell left Friday's game against the Cubs with an unspecified injury, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports.

Bell appeared to suffer the injury while on the basepaths, and he walked off the field slowly, per Berry. Jose Osuna moved to first base following Bell's removal from the contest.

Gurriel (hamstring) is back in the lineup Friday against the Royals, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Gurriel will wind up missing a week with a minor hamstring injury. Initial reports expected him back Tuesday or Wednesday, but he ended up needing a few more days to recover. He'll bat fifth and play first base in his return to the lineup.