MLB Player News
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Nolan Gorman 2B | STL
Cardinals' Nolan Gorman: Posts three hits in loss
Gorman went 3-for-4 in Saturday's 8-3 loss to the Royals.
Gorman was the only Cardinal with multiple hits Saturday, but they were all singles. He lost his grip on a starting role to begin August, but he's bounced back to feature in the lineup in five straight games, including once against a left-handed pitcher. Gorman has gone 6-for-18 in that five-game span, though he's still struck out five times. The second baseman is at a .206/.276/.410 slash line with 19 home runs, 50 RBI, 42 runs scored, six stolen bases and 15 doubles over 104 contests.
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Jackson Holliday SS | BAL
Orioles' Jackson Holliday: Smacks another homer in win
Holliday went 1-for-4 with a solo home run, a walk and an additional run scored in Saturday's 7-5 win over the Rays.
Holliday was back to the No. 8 spot in the order after hitting sixth Friday, but he was able to snap an 0-for-8 skid at the plate. He went deep in the second inning to stretch the Orioles' lead to 4-0. That was his fifth homer in 10 games since he rejoined the big-league roster at the end of July. The infielder is up to five homers, 13 RBI, 15 runs scored, no stolen bases and a .171/.237/.400 slash line through 20 games, though it's clear he's much more comfortable in his second stint in the majors than he was at any point in his first.
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Ketel Marte 2B | ARI
Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte: Avoids serious injury
Marte (ankle) will likely miss Sunday's game against the Phillies but expects to play Monday against Colorado, Jesse Friedman of GoPHNX.com reports.
After being slid into by Garrett Stubbs on Saturday and folding awkwardly, Marte expects to miss only one game with what's being labeled a bruised left ankle. The Diamondbacks determined that X-rays were unnecessary, a very positive sign for the second baseman. While he'll get a day off Sunday, Marte should be back in action Monday -- a favorable outcome considering he appeared to be in significant pain following the collision.
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Ketel Marte 2B | ARI
Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte: Lifted from game after collision
The Diamondbacks removed Marte from Saturday's game against the Phillies with a left ankle contusion.
Garrett Stubbs slid through second base and into Marte's left leg while Marte was receiving a throw from left field and applying the tag, causing Marte to go down in a heap of pain. He was able to walk off the diamond under his own power but sported a noticeable limp. Prior to walking off, Marte was seen grabbing at his ankle. The All-Star second baseman will likely be evaluated Saturday night, and an update on his health should be provided prior to Sunday's series finale at 4:10 ET.
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Michael Massey 2B | KC
Royals' Michael Massey: Scratched with back tightness
Massey was scratched from the Royals' lineup ahead of Saturday's game versus the Cardinals due to back tightness, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
Massey was originally in line to start at second base, but his back injury will force him to leave the starting nine. He's being viewed as day-to-day by the team, and he'll have the benefit of a scheduled off day Sunday to give him additional time to recover. In the meantime, Maikel Garcia will move over to the keystone Saturday while Paul DeJong covers third base and bats fifth.
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Nicky Lopez 3B | ARI
White Sox's Nicky Lopez: Not starting Saturday
Lopez isn't in the White Sox's lineup for Saturday's game versus the Cubs.
Lopez will get a breather Saturday after he went 3-for-5 with an RBI during a loss in Friday's series opener. While he rests, Brooks Baldwin will shift to shortstop while Lenyn Sosa and Miguel Vargas start at second and third base, respectively.
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Nico Hoerner 2B | CHC
Cubs' Nico Hoerner: Homers in win Friday
Hoerner went 2-for-5 with a solo home run in Friday's 7-6 win over the White Sox.
Hoerner isn't known as much of a power threat, as this was just his fifth home run of the season and first since June 30. Instead, the infielder is known for his speed, with 20 stolen bases for the season after swiping a career-high 43 bases last year. Hoerner has been making more solid contact lately, and if he can continue to get on base regularly, he should be able to make an impact on the basepaths for fantasy managers.
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Michael Massey 2B | KC
Royals' Michael Massey: Three hits from leadoff spot
Massey went 3-for-4 with a run scored and two RBI in Friday's 8-5 loss to the Cardinals.
Making his third straight start at second base while hitting leadoff, Massey produced his first three-hit effort since May 20. While the Royals still limit his exposure to left-handed pitchers, Massey's current form is making a strong case for him to be an everyday player. Over his last eight games, he's batting .370 (10-for-27) with two doubles, a triple, two home runs, five RBI and eight runs scored.
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Andres Gimenez 2B | TOR
Guardians' Andres Gimenez: Gets aboard four times in twin bill
Gimenez went 3-for-7 with a walk, a stolen base and a run scored across both games of Friday's doubleheader versus the Twins.
Gimenez logged a steal in the matinee before picking up his fourth multi-hit effort in six contests during the nightcap. The second baseman has gone 19-for-53 (.358) over his last 14 games, a vast improvement on his .259 batting average for the year. He's added a paltry .647 OPS with 17 steals, five home runs, 47 RBI and 48 runs scored across 108 contests.
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Colt Keith 3B | DET
Tigers' Colt Keith: Notches steal in loss
Keith went 2-for-4 with a stolen base in Friday's 3-2 loss to the Giants.
Keith has gone 7-for-33 (.212) over his first eight games in August. His steal Friday was his sixth of the campaign and his first since July 7. The infielder has added a decent .251/.307/.388 slash line with 11 home runs, 42 RBI, 41 runs scored, 11 doubles and three triples across 397 plate appearances. Keith continues to see a majority of the playing time at second base despite his fairly average performance, and he also regularly bats in the top third of the order.