MLB Player News

Baldwin went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run against Boston in a loss Saturday.

Baldwin hit one of three Atlanta homers off Red Sox starter Lucas Giolito, slugging a 416-foot two-run shot in the third inning. The rookie catcher has been scorching at the plate of late -- over his past four games, he's batting a sizzling .625 (10-for-16) with two home runs and five RBI. Baldwin's hot stretch extends even further -- through 11 games in May, he's batting .556 (15-for-27) with three long balls and eight RBI. His performance has led to Baldwin moving into a timeshare with Sean Murphy behind the plate, as the pair has alternated starts for Atlanta's past eight games.

Smith isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Angels, Andres Soto of MLB.com reports.

After going 2-for-4 with a run in Friday's series opener versus the Halos, Smith will catch a breather Saturday while Dalton Rushing starts behind the plate and bats eighth.

Heim isn't in the starting lineup for Saturday's contest against Houston.

Heim will begin on the bench after starting behind the plate in each of the Rangers' previous two games. He'll give way to Kyle Higashioka, who returned from a stint on the injured list Tuesday.

Murphy isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Red Sox.

Atlanta seems to have fallen into a pattern of alternating between Murphy and Drake Baldwin behind the plate, and Saturday will mark the latter's turn to start after Murphy went 2-for-4 with a home run Friday.

Stephenson isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Guardians.

Stephenson has gone just 4-for-20 with nine strikeouts across his last five games and will step out of the starting nine Saturday, allowing Jose Trevino to start behind the plate and bat eighth.

Ramirez isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against Tampa Bay.

Ramirez will get a breather Saturday after going 5-for-18 with a homer, three RBI and three runs scored over his last five games. His absence will put Nick Fortes behind the plate to catch for Sandy Alcantara.

The Nationals released Knizner on Saturday, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.

Knizner has been phenomenal at Triple-A Rochester this season, slashing .382/.516/.500 with 11 RBI and 10 runs scored across 91 plate appearances. The 30-year-old backstop had the ability to opt out of his minor-league deal this weekend, so he'll now enter free agency and presumably pursue a major-league contract, given how well he's done in the minors.

Dingler isn't part of the Tigers' lineup for Saturday's game against Toronto.

Dingler started each of Detroit's last five games, and he'll get a rest day Saturday against Eric Lauer and the Blue Jays. In Dingler's place, Tomas Nido will catch and bat ninth. In 127 plate appearances, Dingler is slashing .270/.299/.434.

Kirk isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against Detroit.

Kirk will get a day to reset after going 0-for-8 with a strikeout over his last two games. Tyler Heineman will catch for Eric Lauer instead and bat eighth.

Kelly isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the White Sox.

Kelly will give way to Miguel Amaya behind the plate Saturday after going 2-for-4 with a double and two runs scored in Friday's win.