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  • Diamondbacks' Christian Walker: Collects 10th RBI of spring

    Walker went 1-for-3 with a double and two RBI in Monday's game against the Reds.

    Walker has been on a tear at the dish to begin camp and is 7-for-15 with a home run, 10 RBI and four runs scored to this point. He'll aim to maintain his hot start as he continues to battle for a spot on the Opening Day roster.

  • Donovan Solano 1B | TEX

    Giants' Donovan Solano: Removed after being hit by pitch

    Solano was removed from Monday's game against the Dodgers after being hit by a pitch on the helmet, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic reports.

    Solano got up relatively quickly, though he was immediately removed from the game as the Giants decided to take no chances. The 31-year-old was able to walk off under his own power and should be considered day-to-day until he's further evaluated.

  • Rowdy Tellez 1B | ATL

    Blue Jays' Rowdy Tellez: Swats first spring homer

    Tellez went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Yankees.

    The blast was his first of the spring, and his first extra-base hit in 16 at-bats. Tellez has yet to catch fire in Florida, and he probably needs to make a good impression -- despite his huge September last season, the 23-year-old's not guaranteed a spot on the Opening Day roster with Justin Smoak and Kendrys Morales locked into starting jobs at first base and DH.

  • Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero Jr.: Goes viral with one-handed swing

    Guerrero went 1-for-3 with his second double of the spring in Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Yankees.

    Getting the start at third base and hitting fifth, the phenom nearly put the ball out of the park with an easy one-handed swing that lit up social media. On the other hand, Rob Longley of The Toronto Sun reports that the Jays are now listing Vladito's weight at 250 pounds, and improving his fitness level is likely to be the focus of their organizational plan for him this season, as well as their PR efforts to justify not having him on the Opening Day roster. Whenever Guerrero makes his big-league debut, expect plenty more hitting highlights to follow.

  • Dominic Smith DH | ATL

    Mets' Dominic Smith: Registers multi-hit day

    Smith with 3-for-4 with a home run and four RBI on Sunday against the Cardinals.

    Smith belted a three-run blast in the seventh inning to give New York a 9-6 lead. Although it's still early in camp, the 23-year-old first baseman has looked sharp at the dish, collecting eight hits and five RBI in 16 at-bats.

  • Carlos Santana 1B | ATL

    Indians' Carlos Santana: Tags second spring homer

    Santana went 2-for-3 with a home run, three RBI and two runs scored Sunday against Kansas City.

    Santana laced an RBI single to left field in the first inning and capped off his day by slugging a two-run homer in the second. The 32-year-old has already showcased his power early in the spring, as he sits on two home runs and seven RBI in 13 at-bats.

  • Yuli Gurriel DH | SD

    Astros' Yuli Gurriel: Hot start to spring

    Gurriel went 2-for-3 with a double and an RBI in Sunday's game against Washington.

    Gurriel knocked home a run in the first inning on a double to left field. He's already collected six hits so far this spring in 11 at-bats. Gurriel slotted in as the starting third baseman Sunday, and he should continue to see time at the hot corner and at second base throughout spring training and into the regular season, although his primary position will remain first base.

  • Yandy Diaz DH | TB

    Rays' Yandy Diaz: Bumped from Sunday's lineup

    Diaz is out of the lineup for Sunday's game due to general body soreness, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

    The fact no specific injury is responsible is an encouraging sign for Diaz. According to Rays broadcaster Neil Solondz, the 27-year-old is expected to return to the lineup Tuesday against the Twins following Monday's off-day.

  • Evan White 1B | LAA

    Mariners' Evan White: Back in action Saturday

    White (hamstring) went hitless in two at-bats during an 8-0 Cactus League loss to the Royals on Saturday in his return from a two-game absence.

    The promising first baseman had missed the prior two games with his hamstring issue, but he was healthy enough to pinch hit for Ryon Healy on Saturday and then remain in the game at first base. White is in his first major-league training camp after being selected 17th overall back in June 2017. White spent most of last season terrorizing High-A pitching, slashing .303/.375/.458 with 45 extra-base hits (27 doubles, seven triples, 11 home runs) and 66 RBI across 538 plate appearances with Modesto. Given his level of success, his 2019 season could well begin in Double-A Arkansas.

  • Justin Bour 1B | SF

    Angels' Justin Bour: Hits homer in return

    Bour (hamstring) went 1-for-3 with a two-run homer and two strikeouts in Saturday's spring win over the Reds.

    Bour has dealt with a hamstring issue over the last week but was able to step into the lineup at designated hitter for his spring debut.

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