MLB Player News

Newman went 3-for-4 with a pair of RBI and a run scored in Friday's 9-2 win over Cincinnati.

All three of Newman's hits were singles, the biggest coming in the eighth inning to extend Pittsburgh's lead to 4-1. He came around to score on a Cole Tucker grand slam. Newman has a modest four-game hitting streak, during which he's gone 6-for-13 with three RBI and a pair of runs. He's still sitting on a lackluster .226/.265/.310 slash line through 550 plate appearances overall, and he's gone seven games without an extra-base hit.

Manager David Bell said Friday that Farmer could miss the remainder of the season after he tweaked his oblique prior to the series opener against the Pirates, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Farmer was initially diagnosed with left abdominal soreness after he was scratched from Friday's lineup, and the injury could keep him out for the final two games of the regular season. Jose Barrero will likely continue to fill in at shortstop if the 31-year-old is held out.

Machado isn't starting Friday's game against the Giants.

Machado went 3-for-8 with a homer, two runs and two RBI across the last two games, and he'll get a day off for Friday's series opener. Ha-Seong Kim will start at the hot corner and bat seventh.

Farmer was scratched from Friday's lineup against the Pirates due to left abdominal soreness, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Farmer had recorded hits in five of his last six appearances, but he's apparently dealing with an abdominal issue. Whether he's available off the bench remains to be seen, but Jose Barrero will step in at shortstop and bat seventh.

Chapman will sit for Friday's game against Houston.

Chapman has failed to meet expectations at the plate this season, posting a career-low .718 OPS, and he's been particularly poor recently, recording just one hit and 13 strikeouts across his last seven games. He'll sit Friday, with Josh Harrison taking over at the hot corner.

Paredes will sit Friday against the White Sox, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

Paredes hits the bench for the second time in three games. Willi Castro starts at second base.

Candelario will sit Friday against the White Sox, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

Candelario sits for just the second time since the start of July. Harold Castro takes over at third base.

LeMahieu (hip) is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Rays.

LeMahieu left Thursday's game against Toronto with right hip soreness and will miss at least one start. Per Brendan Kuty of The Newark Star-Ledger, the infielder is visiting a doctor and may not be available Friday. Rougned Odor gets the start at third base.

Segura is out of the lineup Friday against the Marlins, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Segura will head to the bench after starting the past 23 games sine the Phillies are now eliminated from playoff contention. Ronald Torreyes will cover the keystone in his place Friday.

Sosa (wrist) is not in the lineup Friday against the Cubs, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

Sosa will be on the bench for the seventh straight contest as he continues to manage a right wrist injury, The Cardinals have secured their place in the playoffs, so the 25-year-old won't be rushed back this weekend. However, he'll be available off the bench in Friday's matchup, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports. Paul DeJong will receive another start at shortstop.