MLB Player News
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Liam Hicks C | MIA
Marlins' Liam Hicks: Drives in Miami's lone run Saturday
Hicks went 2-for-3 with an RBI single and a steal during the Marlins' 4-1 loss to the Guardians on Saturday.
Hicks was responsible for the Marlins' only run Saturday, with his single in the seventh inning bringing Joe Mack home. Hicks also picked up his second steal of the season and the fourth of his major-league career. He has gone 21-for-63 (.333) with seven RBI and 11 runs scored over his last 15 games.
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Dillon Dingler C | DET
Tigers' Dillon Dingler: Back in lineup
Dingler (thumb) will serve as the designated hitter and bat third during Saturday's game against the Phillies.
Manager A.J. Hinch said Friday that Dingler's availability for the rest of the series was uncertain due to his injured right thumb, but he's been cleared to work as the DH and could return behind the plate in Sunday's first-half finale, per Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic. Dingler had gone 9-for-32 (.281) with two RBI and six runs scored in his last eight games before getting injured.
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William Contreras C | MIL
Brewers' William Contreras: Taking seat in Game 2
Contreras isn't in the lineup for the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against Pittsburgh.
After going 2-for-5 with a run scored and an RBI during a loss in Game 1, Contreras will pass catching duties along to Gary Sanchez in the nightcap.
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Henry Davis C | PIT
Pirates' Henry Davis: Sitting during nightcap
Davis isn't in the lineup for the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Brewers.
Davis went 1-for-2 with a run and a pair of walks during the first half of the twin bill, and he'll now get a chance to rest during the final game. Rafael Flores will start at catcher and bat seventh.
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Tyler Stephenson C | CIN
Reds' Tyler Stephenson: Sitting down Saturday
Stephenson isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Cubs.
Stephenson has amassed six hits across his last four games, but the Reds will keep him in the dugout for the start of Saturday's contest. Jose Trevino will replace him behind the plate and bat seventh.
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Keibert Ruiz C | WAS
Nationals' Keibert Ruiz: Getting breather Saturday
Ruiz isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Yankees.
Ruiz will get a chance to rest his legs after slugging a home run during Friday's series opener. Drew Millas will replace him behind the dish Saturday and bat eighth.
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Ryan Jeffers C | MIN
Twins' Ryan Jeffers: Sitting Saturday
Jeffers isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Angels.
After going 1-for-4 with a double and a walk during his return from the injured list Friday, Jeffers will take a seat Saturday as he eases his way back into major-league action. Victor Caratini will start behind the plate and bat sixth.
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Brian Serven C | ATH
Athletics' Brian Serven: Recalled from Vegas
The Athletics recalled Serven from Triple-A Las Vegas on Saturday.
Serven will return to the majors as the roster replacement for Nick Kurtz, who landed on the injured list Saturday with a sprained thumb. With Shea Langeliers and Jonah Heim both already on the active roster, Serven will likely see limited time behind the plate.
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Samuel Basallo C | BAL
Orioles' Samuel Basallo: Belts go-ahead homer Friday
Basallo went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Friday's 5-3 win over the Royals.
Friday's game was tied 3-3 in the eighth inning, but Basallo changed that with one swing of the bat, crushing a two-run homer to right field to give the Orioles a two-run lead that they did not relinquish. The 21-year-old is up to 15 home runs this season, which is tied with Drake Baldwin for fourth-most among catchers behind Hunter Goodman (27), Shea Langeliers (20) and Dillon Dingler (thumb) (19). Basallo has a .770 OPS with 44 RBI across 293 plate appearances in 2026.
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Luis Campusano C | SD
Padres' Luis Campusano: Sitting Friday
Campusano isn't in the lineup for Friday's game against the Blue Jays.
Campusano will retreat to the bench Friday after going 4-for-8 with a homer and two runs scored during San Diego's last series against Arizona. Rodolfo Duran will fill in behind the plate and bat ninth.