MLB Player News
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Dylan Moore 2B | TEX
Rangers' Dylan Moore: Starts at first base
Moore started at first base and went 1-for-2 with an RBI in Friday's 5-2 win over the Athletics.
The injury-riddled Rangers are getting by with unexpected names in the infield. Moore, whose contract was selected Friday, filled in for the injured Jake Burger (wrist). There are other opportunities for Moore with two middle-infield starters -- shortstop Corey Seager (appendectomy) and second baseman Marcus Semien (foot) -- currently on the shelf.
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Gleyber Torres 2B | DET
Tigers' Gleyber Torres: Collects three hits in win
Torres went 3-for-5 with a run scored in Friday's 5-3 win over the Royals.
Torres recorded his first three-hit performance since July 22 to help lead the Tigers to a win. The infielder is struggling a bit this month with a .213 batting average and .324 on-base percentage, though he still has a respectable .263 batting average and .365 on-base percentage overall. Torres has also contributed 14 home runs, 61 RBI and 69 runs scored across 120 games this season.
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Jackson Holliday SS | BAL
Orioles' Jackson Holliday: Records 13th steal
Holliday went 2-for-4 with a walk, a stolen base and a run scored in Friday's 15-8 loss to the Giants.
Holliday has posted consecutive multi-hit efforts after going eight games without one. The infielder is batting a paltry .173 (17-for-98) over 25 contests in August, adding just four extra-base hits, six RBI and three steals. For the season, he's posted a lackluster .244/.306/.378 slash line with 15 homers, 13 steals, 49 RBI, 60 runs scored, 18 doubles and two triples across 126 contests. Baltimore continues to put him in a position to succeed as the leadoff hitter, but he's still looking for long-term consistency.
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Dylan Moore 2B | TEX
Rangers' Dylan Moore: Officially promoted
The Rangers selected Moore's contract from Triple-A Round Rock on Friday.
With Corey Seager (abdomen) expected to miss the vast majority, if not the remainder of the regular season, Moore will come up from the minors to round out the Rangers' infield depth. Josh Smith is expected to take over as Texas' primary shortstop going forward; however, Moore's ability to play virtually every position could allow him to play on a somewhat consistent basis.
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Jose Altuve 2B | HOU
Astros' Jose Altuve: Pops 23rd homer
Altuve went 1-for-4 with a solo home run Thursday against the Rockies.
Altuve kicked off the scoring for the Astros by going deep in the first inning, his 23rd homer of the season. He's had mixed results in August, as he's hit just .229 across 96 at-bats, though he's also smacked five home runs and swiped three bases. Overall, he's topped 20 long balls for the first time since 2022 and should reach double-digit steals for the fourth consecutive campaign.
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Jazz Chisholm CF | NYY
Yankees' Jazz Chisholm: Homer, steal in Thursday's win
Chisholm went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, a second RBI and a stolen base in Thursday's 10-4 win over the White Sox.
Chisholm logged a steal for the second game in a row, and he's also swatted four homers while supplying eight RBI over his last five games. The 27-year-old continues to put up strong power and speed numbers with 26 homers and 24 steals through 102 contests. He's added 66 RBI, 63 runs scored and a .242/.338/.495 slash line, with the low average being about the only flaw in his overall performance this year.
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Ryan Bliss SS | SEA
Mariners' Ryan Bliss: Commencing rehab assignment
Bliss (biceps) is starting a rehab assignment with Triple-A Tacoma on Thursday.
Bliss has been ahead of schedule and is expected to make his return to the majors in mid-September. He will likely need 40-to-50 at-bats during his rehab assignment before he's activated to return to Seattle.
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Dylan Moore 2B | TEX
Rangers' Dylan Moore: Joining big club
The Rangers are expected to select Moore's contract from Triple-A Round Rock on Friday, Jeff Wilson of AllDLLS.com reports.
The Rangers are going to be without Corey Seager (appendectomy) for an extended period of time, so the team will turn to Moore to provide additional infield depth. Although he owns just a .622 OPS through 213 plate appearances from his time with the Mariners this year, Moore could be in line for regular playing time with the Rangers, and his extreme defensive versatility will only help his chances of sticking in the lineup.
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Daniel Schneemann 2B | CLE
Guardians' Daniel Schneemann: Returns from paternity leave
The Guardians reinstated Schneemann from the paternity list Thursday.
After missing the entirety of Cleveland's last series against Tampa Bay while spending time with his growing family, Schneemann will return in time for the beginning of a stretch that sees the Guardians play 16 games in 16 days. He'll reclaim his role as the team's third baseman against right-handed starters and take the roster spot of Carlos Santana, who was released in a corresponding move.
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Christian Moore 2B | LAA
Angels' Christian Moore: Lifts homer in blowout loss
Moore went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 20-3 loss to the Rangers.
Moore provided one of the few bright spots for the Angels in the embarrassing loss when he stroked a solo homer to center field in the fifth inning. The rookie has started at second base in three of Los Angeles' past four games after starting just once in three games before that. It's worth noting, however, that both of the Angels' past two games have been against lefty starters, while Moore has began on the bench in three of the team's most recent five matchups with a right-handed starter. He may continue to be in and out of the lineup against righties given his rough .192/.304/.269 slash line against same-handed pitching this year.