MLB Player News
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Spencer Torkelson 1B | DET
Tigers' Spencer Torkelson: Cracks game-winning double
Torkelson went 1-for-5 with a double and two RBI in Sunday's 4-3 victory over the White Sox.
The Detroit first baseman stepped to the plate in the ninth against Jordan Leasure with the bases juiced and did not disappoint, hitting a walkoff two-run double. Torkelson has been electric to start the season, slashing .324/.439/.618 over his first 41 plate appearances with two homers and six runs and RBI apiece. However, he is also striking out at a 31.7 percent clip and sporting a .474 BABIP, so caution should be taken with the 25-year-old's outlook for the rest of 2025.
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Michael Busch 3B | CHC
Cubs' Michael Busch: Getting afternoon off vs. lefty
Busch is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Padres.
With lefty Kyle Hart taking the hill for San Diego, Busch will retreat to the bench. Platoon mate Justin Turner will step in for Busch at first base.
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Ty France 1B | TOR
Twins' Ty France: Not in Sunday's lineup
France is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Astros.
France started Minnesota's first eight games of the season and will receive a day off after going 6-for-30 with a double, two RBI and two runs scored. Mickey Gasper will step in at first base for the series finale versus Houston.
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Endy Rodriguez C | PIT
Pirates' Endy Rodriguez: Getting Sunday off
Rodriguez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Yankees.
Rodriguez will get a breather after he started each of the last three games -- two at catcher, and one at first base. Enmanuel Valdez will occupy first base Sunday, while Joey Bart settles back in behind the dish in the series finale.
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Jake Burger 3B | TEX
Rangers' Jake Burger: Provides early cushion
Burger went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in Saturday's 6-4 win over the Rays.
After Marcus Semien led off the bottom of the first inning with a solo homer, Burger extended the Rangers' cushion with a three-run blast in the same frame. It was Burger's second homer of the season, and the knock snapped an 0-for-11 run.
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Matt Mervis 1B | MIA
Marlins' Matt Mervis: Powers team with two homers
Mervis went 3-for-5 with a pair of home runs and three RBI in Saturday's 4-0 win over Atlanta.
Mervis got the scoring started with a two-run shot off AJ Smith-Shawver in the first inning, his first homer of the season, before launching a 421-foot blast off lefty Jose Suarez in the seventh. It was quite a performance from the 26-year-old Mervis, who had gone just 2-for-15 (.133) in five games prior to Saturday. Mervis should continue to see regular playing time in the middle of Miami's order.
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Christian Encarnacion-Strand 1B | CIN
Reds' Christian Encarnacion-Strand: Snaps drought
Encarnacion-Strand went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Saturday's 11-7 win over the Brewers.
Encarnacion-Strand ended a string of 18 at-bats without a hit when he belted a solo homer to lead off the fourth inning. The blast was his second of the season. He's been the Reds' primary first baseman and does not appear to be in danger of losing that role at this time despite a .172 average. That could eventually happen if he continues to struggle, but manager Terry Francona has limited options due to injuries.
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Carlos Santana 1B | CHC
Guardians' Carlos Santana: Slugs first long ball
Santana went 2-for-3 with a solo home run, an additional run, an additional RBI and a walk against the Angels in Saturday's 10-4 loss.
Santana knocked in half of Cleveland's runs in the contest, launching a solo homer to center field in the first inning and adding an RBI groundout in the third. The veteran first baseman has been a steady presence in the Guardians' lineup this season, as he's gotten at least one hit in six of his eight games and is slashing a sturdy .290/.343/.452 through 35 plate appearances.
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Jonathan Aranda 1B | TB
Rays' Jonathan Aranda: Records first homer of 2025
Aranda went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and a double Saturday against the Rangers.
Aranda started for the sixth time in seven games when the Rays have faced right-handed pitching to begin the season. While Saturday's long ball was his first of the season, he was already providing some power with five doubles. Aranda has only three RBI for the campaign, but he should have more opportunities to drive in runs thanks to his status as Tampa Bay's primary cleanup hitter.