MLB Player News
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Connor Wong C | BOS
Red Sox's Connor Wong: Clubs 11th homer
Wong went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run and a second run scored in Tuesday's 9-4 win over the Rangers.
He launched a Jose Urena slider over the Green Monster in the third inning to give the Red Sox a 6-0 lead. Wong has cooled down a bit in August, slashing .289/.304/.422 through 10 games with a 37.0 percent strikeout rate, but the 28-year-old backstop has already put together a career-best campaign with 11 homers and 43 RBI through 91 contests. With Danny Jansen and Mickey Gasper now on the roster, it wouldn't a surprise if manager Alex Cora tries to find a bit more rest for Wong down the stretch, even if it's just at a less demanding defensive position -- Wong's seen action in nine games at first base, five at DH and four at second base already this season.
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Shea Langeliers C | ATH
Athletics' Shea Langeliers: Bangs out three XBH in win
Langeliers went 4-for-4 with two doubles, a home run, two runs scored and four RBI in Tuesday's 9-4 win over the Mets.
The backstop came one base shy of hitting for the cycle, and he supplied what proved to be the game-winning hit in the third inning when he launched a three-run homer off former batterymate Paul Blackburn. Langeliers has produced four hits in back-to-back games, but prior to that offensive eruption he was batting just .182 (10-for-55) in 16 contests since the All-Star break. On the season, he sports a lopsided .226/.288/.466 slash line, and his next home run will give him a new career high with 23.
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Jake Rogers C | DET
Tigers' Jake Rogers: Drives in seven runs Tuesday
Rogers went 3-for-5 with two doubles, a grand slam and seven total RBI in Tuesday's 15-1 win over the Mariners.
It was an unexpected monster performance for Rogers, who came into the contest mired in a 1-for-23 slump and sporting just a .591 OPS overall. The seven-RBI tally is also a new single-game career high for the catcher. While Rogers provided a huge jolt Tuesday, his fantasy value moving forward will be capped if he continues to split time behind the plate with Dillon Dingler.
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Logan O'Hoppe C | LAA
Angels' Logan O'Hoppe: Back in lineup
O'Hoppe (knee) will start at catcher and bat third Tuesday against Toronto, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.
O'Hoppe was pulled from Monday's game due to a sore right knee, though manager Ron Washington said afterward that his removal was precautionary. The 24-year-old backstop will now return to the lineup without missing a game and look to turn things around after going 0-for-24 over his last six contests.
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Ryan Jeffers C | MIN
Twins' Ryan Jeffers: Out of Tuesday's lineup
Jeffers is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Royals.
Jeffers went 1-for-4 with three strikeouts in Monday's series opener and will sit Tuesday as he and Christian Vazquez continue to split playing time behind the plate.
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Jonah Heim C | TEX
Rangers' Jonah Heim: Taking seat Tuesday
Heim is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Red Sox.
Heim will give way to Carson Kelly behind the plate for the third time in four games. Heim is working through a minor skid at the plate, going 8-for-47 (.170) in his last 14 games.
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Logan O'Hoppe C | LAA
Angels' Logan O'Hoppe: Avoids major injury
O'Hoppe (knee) is expected to play Tuesday against Toronto, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.
Manager Ron Washington said after the game that O'Hoppe was removed as a precaution, and he expects his starting catcher to be back in the lineup for the second game of the series. The team's training staff will likely check on O'Hoppe in the morning to confirm his availability for Tuesday's matchup.
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Logan O'Hoppe C | LAA
Angels' Logan O'Hoppe: Lifted with knee injury
O'Hoppe left Monday's game against the Blue Jays due to right knee soreness.
O'Hoppe went 0-for-2 at the dish with a strikeout before departing due to the injury. Matt Thaiss took over behind the plate in O'Hoppe's absence. O'Hoppe will be considered day-to-day until further notice.