MLB Player News
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Freddie Freeman 1B | LAD
Dodgers' Freddie Freeman: Goes deep in loss
Freeman went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional RBI in a loss to San Diego on Friday.
Freeman gave Los Angeles an early lead with a 446-foot solo homer to center field in the first inning. The long ball was his second during his current four-game hitting streak, during which the All-Star first baseman has gone 6-for-14 with five runs and four RBI. Freeman leads the majors in hits this season with 174, five ahead of teammate Trea Turner.
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Carlos Santana 1B | ATL
Mariners' Carlos Santana: Clubs two long balls
Santana went 2-for-4 with a pair of home runs and three RBI during Friday's 6-4 loss to Atlanta.
Santana provided nearly all of Seattle's offense with a two-run homer in the second inning and a solo shot in the seventh, both off Atlanta starter Charlie Morton. The power surge follows a 2-for-24 stretch, but three of the 36-year-old's last four hits have left the yard. Santana has connected on 10 home runs in 56 games since joining Seattle, though he's slashing just .179/.291/.382 for his new club.
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Spencer Steer 1B | CIN
Reds' Spencer Steer: Not in Friday's lineup
Steer is not in the lineup Friday against the Brewers.
Steer started six straight games after getting called up at the start of September, posting an .849 OPS. He's appeared at second base, third base and designated hitter but has been primarily used at first base, a spot which will be occupied by Donovan Solano on Friday.
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Rowdy Tellez 1B | ATL
Brewers' Rowdy Tellez: Rides pine versus lefty
Tellez is not in the lineup for Friday's contest against the Reds.
Tellez will get a day off against lefty Nick Lodolo after going 1-for-6 with a walk during Thursday's doubleheader. Keston Hiura will take over at first base and bat sixth in the lineup.
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Anthony Rizzo 1B | NYY
Yankees' Anthony Rizzo: Could start ramping back up
Rizzo (head) will attempt to resume baseball activities soon and could start ramping back up if his headaches are gone, per MLB.com.
Rizzo has been dealing with migraines since receiving an epidural injection last week to alleviate the pain in his lower back. He was directed by doctors to rest for 48 hours before attempting to resume activities, and he's scheduled to start "moving around" Friday. If that goes well and the headaches have subsided, Rizzo could be on track to return when eligible next week.
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Nick Pratto 1B | TEX
Royals' Nick Pratto: On bench Friday
Pratto isn't starting Friday against the Tigers.
Pratto is getting a day off after he went 2-for-14 with three walks and six strikeouts over the last four games. Vinnie Pasquantino will take over at first base and bat cleanup.
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Vinnie Pasquantino 1B | KC
Royals' Vinnie Pasquantino: Reinstated from IL
Pasquantino (shoulder) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Friday.
The 24-year-old was placed on the injured list in late August due to right shoulder discomfort and began his rehab assignment in Triple-A Omaha on Saturday. Pasquantino went 3-for-14 with three RBI in his four rehab games. Brent Rooker will be sent down to Omaha in a corresponding move to open a roster spot for Pasquantino.
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Yuli Gurriel DH | SD
Astros' Yuli Gurriel: Absent from Friday's lineup
Gurriel isn't starting Friday against the Angels.
Gurriel is resting after he went 1-for-11 with two RBI and two strikeouts over the last three games. Trey Mancini will start at first base and bat sixth.
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LaMonte Wade Jr. LF | HOU
Giants' LaMonte Wade: Takes seat against southpaw
Wade isn't starting Friday against the Cubs.
Wade started the last two games but will retreat to the bench with left-hander Drew Smyly on the mound for the Cubs. David Villar will take over at first base and bat seventh.
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Alec Bohm 3B | PHI
Phillies' Alec Bohm: Notches triple against Miami
Bohm went 2-for-4 with a double, a triple, two RBI and a run scored in Thursday's loss against the Marlins.
Bohm recorded a two-run triple in the fifth to put the Phillies on top, his second extra-base hit of the game off Sandy Alcantara. The third baseman has recorded eight multi-hit performances in his last 16 games, slashing .358/.389/.507 over 72 plate appearances during that span. The 26-year-old boasts a .956 OPS in 154 plate appearances against left-handed pitching, much better than his .647 OPS in 376 plate appearances facing righties.