MLB Player News

Toglia went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Sunday's 8-7 extra-innings win over the Yankees.

Toglia got the nod at first base, spelling C.J. Cron, who served as the designated hitter Sunday. The homer was Toglia's first of the campaign. He's batting just .172 with a 2:10 BB:K over 31 major-league plate appearances, and it's unlikely he sees much more than a reserve role while on the Rockies' 26-man roster.

Cron went 1-for-5 with a grand slam and an additional run scored in Sunday's 8-7 extra-innings win over the Yankees.

Cron put the Rockies ahead 5-3 with his eighth-inning blast, his second in as many games. The first baseman is batting a solid .314 (11-for-35) in July, lifting his season slash line to .250/.293/.451 through 50 contests. He's added nine homers, 28 RBI, 28 runs scored and 10 doubles over 198 plate appearances.

Casas hit a two-run home run in his lone at-bat during Sunday's 11-5 win over the Cubs.

Casas has gone 4-for-9 while homering in three straight games since the All-Star break. That matches his homer total from all of June. The first baseman is slashing .233/.333/.434 with 12 long balls, 32 RBI, 37 runs scored and 14 doubles over 300 plate appearances. Casas should continue to see the bulk of the playing time against right-handed pitchers while platooning with Justin Turner, who is often in the lineup at designated hitter versus righties.

Kirilloff went 2-for-4 with a home run, a double and four RBI in Sunday's win over the Athletics.

Kirilloff knocked a solo homer in the fifth inning followed by a bases-clearing, go-ahead double in the seventh. It was his first homer since June 16; in 21 games since his last home run, Kirilloff posted a .604 OPS. The 25-year-old has gone deep five times with a .272/.370/.411 slash line through 209 plate appearances this season.

The Cubs acquired Higgins from the Diamondbacks on Sunday in exchange for cash considerations, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Higgins was having a nice season at Triple-A Reno, slashing .316/.407/.471 through 58 games, but clearly Arizona did not have plans for him at the major-league level. Now back with the team that drafted him in 2015, Higgins could get another opportunity with the Cubs down the road if there is an injury or if the team trades a catcher or two.

Noda isn't in Oakland's lineup Sunday versus the Twins.

Despite Noda's .790 OPS against right-handers this season, he'll sit out Sunday's contest against Bryce Miller and the Mariners. Tyler Soderstrom will fill in as Oakland's first baseman while Jordan Diaz serves as the DH and bats sixth.

Bell isn't in the Guardians' lineup Sunday against the Rangers, Andre Knott of Bally Sports Ohio reports.

After starting the second half 2-for-7 with a walk, Bell will get a day off for Sunday's series finale. Jose Ramirez will fill in as Cleveland's designated hitter, allowing Gabriel Arias to pick up a start at the hot corner and bat eighth.

Tellez (forearm) suffered a fractured left ring finger while shagging a fly ball Saturday and will be sidelined for another 3-to-4 weeks, at a minimum, Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Tellez appeared set to return from the injury list Tuesday after turning the page on an inflamed right forearm. However, he's been set back by a stroke of bad luck after injuring the ring finger during batting practice and requiring 17 stitches for a torn nail bed. Manager Craig Counsell suggested the Brewers will continue to lean on Owen Miller heavily at first base in the weeks ahead.

Casas isn't in the Red Sox's lineup Sunday against the Cubs, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports.

After starting the second half 3-for-8 with two homers and three RBI, Casas will catch a breather against southpaw Justin Steele. Justin Turner will start at first base in Casas' absence, allowing Jorge Alfaro to serve as Boston's designated hitter and bat sixth.

Mountcastle isn't in the Orioles' lineup Sunday against Miami.

After starting off the second half 1-for-4 with a double and a run scored, Mountcastle will get a day off in Sunday's series finale. Ryan O'Hearn will fill in at first base and bat fourth.