MLB Player News

Gurriel went 2-for-3 with two home runs, three runs scored, three RBI and a walk in the Astros' 11-6 victory over the Rockies on Tuesday.

Gurriel had been in a brief 3-for-19 skid over his last five games coming into this contest, but he snapped out of it in resounding fashion with this multi-homer effort that brings him up to 22 long balls on the season. He's now surpassed his career high of 20 that he set last season, to go along with a solid .293/.332/.530 slash line across 445 plate appearances.

O'Hearn went 1-for-4 with a solo home run Tuesday against the Red Sox.

O'Hearn led off the fifth frame with a solo home run, his seventh long ball of the season. It was just his second hit since being recalled to the big-league club July 27 (eight strikeouts in 27 plate appearances in that span). O'Hearn currently appears to be slotted in behind Cheslor Cuthbert at first base, giving him only sporadic chances at the dish.

Alonso went 1-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in Tuesday's 5-0 win over the Marlins.

The rookie slugger went yard for the second straight game, and the 36th time this season, with a fifth-inning blast off Hector Noesi. Alonso is now three long balls back of Christian Yelich for the major-league lead in homers.

Diaz (foot) fielded grounders Tuesday but isn't ready to return to action just yet, Josh Tolentino of The Athletic reports.

Diaz hasn't played since fouling a ball off his foot back on July 22. He reportedly didn't look sharp while fielding and was walking slowly. It's not clear when he's expected to return.

Bell will head to the bench for the next two games in an effort to get him some rest, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Bell has been slumping at the dish of late, slashing .138/.242/.172 with three RBI over his last eight contests, so the Pirates will give him some time off to regroup. Jose Osuna figures to see time at first base with Bell out of the lineup.

Calhoun will be on the bench Tuesday against the Reds.

Calhoun sits after starting each of the last nine games. He went just 5-for-33 at the plate over that stretch. Brian Goodwin starts in right field in his absence.

Alonso went 2-for-3 with a solo home run in the second game of Monday's doubleheader sweep of the Marlins.

His seventh-inning blast proved to be the game-winner. Alonso now has 35 homers through 112 games to go with a .259/.363/.585 slash line, and he figures to blow past Cody Bellinger's NL record for home runs by a rookie (39) sometime this month.

Freeman went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a walk in Atlanta's 5-3 loss to the Twins on Monday.

The 29-year-old star got his 27th homer of the season, touching up Jake Odorizzi with a fifth-inning solo blast in a losing effort. Freeman is in the midst of yet another standout campaign at the dish for the Braves, as this performance boosts his slash line to .303/.396/.562 over 500 plate appearances.

Cooper isn't in the starting lineup for Game 2 of Monday's doubleheader against the Mets.

Cooper took the collar in Game 1 (0-for-4), so he'll retreat to the bench for the nightcap. Martin Prado draws the start at first base and is set to bat seventh in Cooper's stead.

Cabrera signed a major-league contract with the Nationals on Monday, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports.

It didn't take long for Cabrera to find a new home after being released by the Rangers earlier Monday. The veteran infielder compiled a lackluster .235/.318/.393 slash line with 12 home runs and four stolen bases in 93 games with the Rangers before being designated for assignment, so he'll likely settle for a reserve role with the Nationals.