MLB Player News
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Evan Longoria 3B | ARI
Giants' Evan Longoria: Not starting Sunday
Longoria is not in the lineup Sunday against the Yankees, Amy Gutierrez of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Longoria finds himself on the bench for just the third time this season. Pablo Sandoval gets the call at third base.
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Anthony Rendon 3B | LAA
Nationals' Anthony Rendon: May need IL stint
Rendon's elbow has swollen up in the last two days and may force him to head to the injured list, source reports.
Rendon missed four games with an elbow bruise after getting hit by a pitch in the left elbow. He returned Friday but perhaps shouldn't have, as that only increased the swelling. The Nationals will make a decision on whether or not to send him to the injured list Monday. Jake Noll would be called back up from Triple-A Fresno should such a move be necessary.
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Anthony Rendon 3B | LAA
Nationals' Anthony Rendon: Remains on bench
Rendon is not in the lineup Sunday against San Diego.
Rendon returned from a four-game absence due to an elbow bruise on Friday, but he's since been back on the bench for two straight. Howie Kendrick gets the start at third base.
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Ryan McMahon 3B | NYY
Rockies' Ryan McMahon: Not in lineup
McMahon is not starting Sunday against the Braves.
McMahon is riding a six-game hitting streak. He'll sit Sunday, with Garrett Hampson getting the start at second base.
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Jean Segura 3B | CLE
Phillies' Jean Segura: Won't miss any games
Segura is in the lineup Sunday against the Marlins after a pitch struck him in the head in Saturday's game, Meghan Montemurro of The Athletic reports.
Segura's helmet did its job, as the pitch was enough to knock him out of the game but did not lead to a concussion. He'll bat second and play shortstop as usual.
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Nolan Arenado 3B | ARI
Rockies' Nolan Arenado: Hot streak continues
Arenado went 2-for-4 with a double and a solo home run in Saturday's 9-5 win over Atlanta.
It took the third baseman until April 14 to hit his first homer, but since then Arenado's been on fire, hitting .356 (16-for-45) with four doubles, six home runs and 14 RBI over his last 11 games. The hot streak has pushed his slash line up to .292/.336/.538, and given his career numbers there should be plenty more production to come.
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Jean Segura 3B | CLE
Phillies' Jean Segura: Avoids concussion from HBP
Segura did not suffer a concussion when he was hit in the head by a pitch Saturday, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Thankfully Segura remained somewhat protected as he was hit in the helmet by the fastball, but it was still a scary situation as he stayed down for some time before eventually walking off the field. Sean Rodriguez figures to fill in at shortstop should Segura require any time off.
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Jean Segura 3B | CLE
Phillies' Jean Segura: Exits after getting hit in head
Segura left Saturday's game against the Marlins after getting hit in the head by a fastball, Jim Salisbury of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.
Segura stayed down for some time but was eventually able to walk off the field. The at-bat was just his second since returning from the injured list earlier in the day. Sean Rodriguez replaced him in Saturday's contest and would be in line for more starts if Segura is forced to miss more time.
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Josh Donaldson 3B | MIL
Braves' Josh Donaldson: Heads to bench
Donaldson is not in the lineup Saturday against the Rockies.
Donaldson hasn't been handled cautiously after his injury-plagued 2018 campaign, as Saturday's off day is just his third of the season. Johan Camargo will get the start at third base.
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Jean Segura 3B | CLE
Phillies' Jean Segura: Activated as expected
Segura (hamstring) was activated from the 10-day injured list as expected Saturday.
Segura wound up missing the minimum 10 days with a hamstring strain. He'll resume his everyday shortstop job and will look to build on his .328/.384/.478 line now that he's back on the field. Outfielder Dylan Cozens was optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley in a corresponding move.