MLB Player News

Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera hit his 30th home run Thursday againt the White Sox.

Cabrera was 1 for 3 with the fifth-inning home run. He trails only Chris Davis (33) in home runs. Cabrera is hitting .366. 

Roc Nation Sports is looking to represent two Cuban major leaguers, Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig and Athletics outfielder Yoenis Cespedes, Yahoo! Sports reports. Puig already has met with the agency and reportedly left intrigued.

Roc Nation Sports, led by agent and rapper Jay-Z, signed Yankees second baseman Robinson Cano as its first client earlier this year. The agency has partnered wth Creative Artists Agency.

Tigers third baseman Miguel Cabrera appeared to be in some pain with his ailing back Tuesday after leaping for a high throw in the eighth inning in a loss to the White Sox. Of course, he stayed in the game and hit a home run in the bottom of the inning, MLive.com reports. 

Manager Jim Leyland is glad that Cabrera has turned down the Home Run Derby invitation because he'll have three days off during the All-Star break to rest the back. 

"I think it will get better even though he's playing," Leyland said. "I think the All-Star break will do him some good. I don't think he'll be going through this all year long, if that's what you mean. I don't think that. I think it's one of those things that it's fine unless a certain thing happens, where he has to make a quick move or something. That seems to be when it might flare up momentarily and then it kind of goes away."

Athletics outfielder Yoenis Cespedes is currently hitting .224 with 15 home runs and just three steals. His .713 OPS is about 150 points lower than last season, and his .286 OBP is lower than those of Lyle Overbay, Miguel Montero and Placido Polanco. 

Cespedes is still on pace for a 30-homer season, and his batting average struggles in the first half may have something to do with a string of minor injuies that he suffered and played through. His BABIP is only .250 (it should be about .300), and he's actually hitting more fly balls than last year, while his HR/FB rate remains pretty much the same. 

Cespedes should see improvement in batting average and steals in the second half, while keeping his power numbers up around the 30 home run pace. With an ugly overall line and whispers of a sophomore slump, Cespedes makes for a stellar buy-low candidate heading into the All-Star break. 

Athletics outfielder Yoenis Cespedes is back in the fourth spot Wednesday against the Pirates.

Cespedes was demoted to the fifth spot in the lineup Tuesday, prompting speculation that he could be used lower in the order more often. The team doesn't have a need for a DH Wednesday, so that could be the reason for Cespedes' move.

Cespedes is hitting .224/.286/.427 in 295 at-bats. 

Mariners shortstop Brad Miller knocked in a career-high four runs in Tuesday's loss to Boston.

Miller finished 3 for 5 with a pair of doubles as well. The rookie was playing in just his 11th career game (10th start) and had just two RBI entering the contest. Miller is hitting a robust .275/.356/.475 with four doubles and two triples in his first 40 at-bats.

Athletics outfielder Yoenis Cespedes was chosen Tuesday by Robinson Cano as the fourth member of the American League team for the Home Run Derby.

Cespedes joins Cano, Prince Fielder and Chris Davis on the American League team for Monday's event. The 27-year-old has 15 home runs and 42 RBI in 74 games this season. He has 38 home runs in 203 games since making his big-league debut March 28, 2012.

Tigers third baseman Miguel Cabrera will not compete in the Home Run Derby during the All-Star break. Yoenis Cespedes joins Robinson Cano, Chris Davis and Prince Fielder in the field. 

Cabrera was asked by Cano to participate but was hesitant as he preferred to rest a balky back. He'll take the derby off and play in the All-Star Game. Cabrera has 28 homers with a major-league leading .364 average and 90 RBI over 87 games. 

Athletics outfielder Yoenis Cespedes has been moved to the fifth spot in the order Tuesday against the Pirates.

Cespedes has mainly been used as the three or four hitter this season, but he did hit sixth Friday. Until he turns things around, he will likely be used lower in the order. Cespedes is hitting .223/.287/.430 in 291 at-bats. He'll face Gerrit Cole Tuesday.

Mariners infielder Brad Miller collected two hits against the Red Sox Monday.

Miller hit two singles, finishing 2 for 5. He scored a run and knocked in an RBI. Miller is hitting .229/.325/.400 in 35 at-bats.