MLB Player News

Newman went 2-for-4 with a walkoff home run, five RBI and a walk during a 6-5 victory against the Reds on Friday.

The 26-year-old delivered his fourth walkoff moment (one was an actual walk) of the season with a two-run blast in the ninth. Newman came into the night with just one home run at home this year, but his two long balls propelled the Pirates to a fifth straight win. Newman is batting .310 with 12 home runs, 64 RBI, 61 runs and 16 steals in 484 at-bats this season.

McMahon went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer in Friday's victory over the Brewers.

McMahon extended the Rockies' lead with a home run -- his 24th of the season -- in the seventh inning. Overall, the 24-year-old is slashing .252/.331/.456 with 83 RBI and 70 runs scored.

Davis went 2-for-4 with a double and a two-run homer in Friday's win over Atlanta.

Davis put his team ahead in the fourth inning with his 21st long ball of the 2019 campaign. The 26-year-old is slashing .307/.368/.522 over 138 contests.

Donaldson went 2-for-3 with an RBI and a walk in Friday's loss to the Mets.

Donaldson kicked off the scoring in this one with an RBI single to right field, but Atlanta would fall 4-2. The 33-year-old is slashing .260/.380/.524 with 37 home runs and 94 RBI over 155 games in 2019.

Moustakas isn't in Friday's lineup against Colorado due to a sore right elbow, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

It was announced prior to Friday's series opener that the third baseman is nursing an elbow issue, which is why he's sitting for the second straight day. He'll be considered day-to-day moving forward but will be available off the bench if needed.

Ramirez's absence Friday against the Nationals is due to hand soreness, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports.

The news is hardly a surprise, as Ramirez returned faster than expected from a broken hamate bone. He'll get at least one day to rest, though whether he returns Saturday could depend at least partially on whether Cleveland is still in the Wild Card hunt.

Moustakas isn't in the starting lineup for Friday's game against Colorado.

Moustakas will head to the bench for the second straight contest, which is odd considering the Brewers are currently pushing for a division title. There's been no word of an injury for the starting third baseman at this point, however. Cory Spangenberg draws the start at the hot corner and is set to bat seventh.

Urshela (hand) is back in the lineup for Friday's game against the Rangers.

Urshela left Tuesday's game after getting hit in the hand by a pitch, but the injury evidently wasn't a particularly serious one. He'll bat seventh and play third base Friday.

Ramirez is not in the lineup for Friday's game in Washington.

Ramirez returned faster than expected from a broken hand, returning from the injured list Tuesday. He's gone 3-for-9 with three homers and eight RBI since his return, though he's evidently not ready to play every day just yet. Cleveland sits two games out of a Wild Card spot with three left to play, so there's a chance he ends up shut down for the season if a loss Friday eliminates them from contention. Ryan Flaherty starts at the hot corner in his absence.

Segura (ankle) is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Marlins.

Segura sustained the right ankle sprain during Thursday's game against the Nationals, so it's no surprise to see him withheld from Friday's starting nine. The 29-year-old seems like a decent bet to be done for the season with only a couple games left on the schedule and the Phillies out of playoff contention. Scott Kingery will start at shortstop in the series opener while Maikel Franco takes over at the hot corner.