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  • Matt Chapman 3B | SF

    Giants' Matt Chapman: Homers Sunday

    Chapman went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer and an additional run scored in Sunday's 8-6 loss to the Blue Jays.

    Chapman cut the Giants' deficit to 7-4 in the sixth inning with a two-out, opposite-field blast off Jose Berrios, his 13th homer this season. Chapman would also deliver just his second multi-hit effort in 11 games since returning from the IL -- he'd gone just 2-for-27 (.074) in seven contests prior to Sunday. Overall, the 32-year-old Chapman is slashing .234/.343/.425 with 33 RBI, 44 runs scored and seven steals across 318 plate appearances.

  • Noelvi Marte 3B | CIN

    Reds' Noelvi Marte: Gets opportunity in OF

    Marte started in right field and went 1-for-4 in Sunday's 3-2 loss to the Mets.

    Marte made his first career start in the outfield and fielded just one ball in right field. He handled it cleanly, scooping up a groundball single and making a nice one-hop throw to the plate. Reds manager Terry Francona told Mark Sheldon of MLB.com that Marte's not ready to play everyday in right field but could see occasional work there against certain lefties.

  • Eugenio Suarez 3B | CIN

    Diamondbacks' Eugenio Suarez: Caps series with two more homers

    Saurez went 2-for-4 with two home runs and four RBI in Sunday's 5-3 win versus St. Louis.

    The Arizona third baseman extended his team's lead to 4-0 with a 425-foot, three-run blast off Cardinals starter Miles Mikolas in the first inning. Suarez then returned in the third to slug a solo shot off Mikolas to reach the 35-homer mark for the second time in his career (the first time coming in 2019 with Cincinnati, when he totaled 49). This performance wrapped up a fantastic three-game weekend for the 34-year-old, as he went 5-for-10 with four long balls, seven RBI and five runs scored. Through 403 total plate appearances across 98 games, Suarez is slashing .257/.328/.601 with 85 RBI and 63 runs scored.

  • Brady House 3B | WAS

    Nationals' Brady House: Taking seat Sunday

    House is not in the Nationals' starting lineup Sunday versus San Diego.

    House will get at least a partial breather Sunday after starting each of Washington's previous five contests. The young slugger has been hitting well, collecting at least one base knock in eight of his past nine contests and slashing .343/.361/.571 with two homers and five RBI during that span. With House beginning on the bench Sunday, Paul DeJong is getting a start at the hot corner.

  • Austin Riley 3B | ATL

    Braves' Austin Riley: Runs on field Sunday

    Riley (abdomen) ran on the outfield and around the bases Sunday, and he seems likely to be activated from the injured list when first eligible Tuesday, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

    Riley's activity Sunday is another positive sign after he took batting practice Friday. The star third baseman was placed on the injured list with a right abdominal strain July 12, but he's said to be feeling better and optimistic about being able to return next week, possibly as soon as Tuesday when he's first eligible. While Riley has been out of action, Nacho Alvarez has been starting at third base for Atlanta.

  • Noelvi Marte 3B | CIN

    Reds' Noelvi Marte: Getting first start in RF

    Marte is starting in right field and batting seventh Sunday versus the Mets.

    Marte has been the Reds' regular starter at third base, but Santiago Espinal is manning the hot corner Sunday while Marte is logging his first career appearance in the outfield. Per Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19 Now Cincinnati, Marte began working in the outfield Saturday, as the Reds believe that having him in right while Espinal plays third base is a "stronger defensive alignment." Having Marte get experience in the outfield could also be a look toward a longer-term team construction, as prized third-base prospect Sal Stewart recently moved up to Triple-A.

  • Giants' Casey Schmitt: Not in Sunday's lineup

    Schmitt is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Blue Jays, Shayna Rubin of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

    Schmitt started eight straight games since returning from the injured list July 7, but he'll take a seat Sunday after going 4-for-27 during that stretch. Brett Wisely will step in at second base and bat eighth in the series finale.

  • Eugenio Suarez 3B | CIN

    Diamondbacks' Eugenio Suarez: Blasts two homers

    Suarez went 2-for-3 with two homers, three RBI and a walk in Saturday's 10-1 win over the Cardinals.

    Suarez's power surge continued Saturday with two more home runs, bringing his season total to 33. The veteran third baseman now sports a .911 OPS and 81 RBI through 97 games. He's one of the most talked-about trade candidates ahead of the deadline and could bring back a significant return if the Diamondbacks decide to move him.

  • Ke'Bryan Hayes 3B | CIN

    Pirates' Ke'Bryan Hayes: Knocks in two

    Hayes went 1-for-3 with a double, two RBI, a run scored and a walk Saturday against the White Sox.

    Hayes ripped a two-RBI double into the right field gap in the fourth inning to account for both of his RBI. He's had a dismal season at the plate overall with a .577 OPS, though he has managed to go 22-for-82 (.268) with 14 RBI, 11 runs scored and a stolen base in the last month.

  • Matt Shaw SS | CHC

    Cubs' Matt Shaw: Tallies pair of hits off bench

    Shaw went 2-for-2 with a solo home run in Saturday's victory over Boston.

    Shaw began Saturday's game on the bench but entered as a substitute for Vidal Brujan at third base and tallied two hits, including a solo homer in the seventh inning. The rookie has endured a rocky start to his MLB career, slashing .208/.283/.302 with 14 extra-base hits, 16 RBI and 12 stolen bases across 65 games. While the numbers are underwhelming, it's still too early to dismiss the once highly regarded prospect.

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