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  • Pirates' Andrew McCutchen: Rejoining lineup Tuesday

    McCutchen (quadriceps) is batting leadoff as the designated hitter Tuesday against the Padres.

    The 37-year-old was withheld from Sunday's starting nine after he tweaked his quad during Saturday's contest, but he'll make a quick return to the lineup Tuesday. McCutchen has a .240/.345/.360 slash line with one homer and an 8:14 BB:K in 14 games since the All-Star break.

  • Shohei Ohtani DH | LAD

    Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani: Hits homer, swipes base

    Ohtani went 2-for-3 with a home run, two total RBI and a stolen base in Monday's 5-3 win over Philadelphia.

    Ohtani tied the score with a sacrifice fly in the third inning and added a solo homer in the eighth. He also swiped a bag in the fifth frame. This was the seventh time this season that Ohtani has stolen a base and homered in the same game. He's making a serious run at the Triple Crown in the National League, leading the circuit in batting average (.309) and homers (34) while ranking second in RBI (81). He's also tied for second in the NL with 32 stolen bases.

  • Joc Pederson DH | TEX

    Diamondbacks' Joc Pederson: Blasts pinch-hit homer

    Pederson hit a two-run home run in Monday's 7-6 win over the Guardians.

    Pederson entered the game with one out in the top of the eighth and gave his team the lead with a two-run blast off Scott Barlow. It was Pederson's sixth career pinch-hit home run, and in the process, he became the first Diamondbacks player with go-ahead homers in the seventh inning or later in back-to-back games since 2013. The 32-year-old has caught fire as of late with five home runs and 12 RBI over his last nine games.

  • Pirates' Andrew McCutchen: Appears as pinch hitter

    McCutchen (quadriceps) walked in his only plate appearance and scored a run Sunday against the Diamondbacks.

    McCutchen was out of the lineup after injuring his quad Saturday night, though his pinch-hit appearance bodes well for him avoiding the injured list. He was also not pinch run for after reaching base and scored from second base on a single.

  • Joc Pederson DH | TEX

    Diamondbacks' Joc Pederson: Idle Monday

    Pederson is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Guardians.

    Pederson will dodge a matchup with southpaw Logan Allen on Monday, giving way to Ketel Marte at designated hitter. Though the Diamondbacks will continue to shield Pederson from lefties, he'll retain a spot in the heart of the order whenever Arizona faces right-handed pitching.

  • Kyle Schwarber LF | PHI

    Phillies' Kyle Schwarber: Swats leadoff home run

    Schwarber went 3-for-5 with a solo homer and a double in Sunday's win over the Mariners.

    Schwarber took Logan Gilbert deep to right on just the third pitch of the game to give the Phillies a quick lead they would never relinquish. Schwarber later chipped in a double in the third and a base knock in the ninth for his fifth three-hit game of the year. He's been seeing the ball exceptionally well as of late, slashing .371/.551/.800 with four homers, nine RBI, eight runs and a 13:13 BB:K over his last 10 games. Overall, Schwarber is hitting .251/.383/.467 with 23 homers, 64 RBI, 74 runs, four steals and an 80:127 BB:K in 465 plate appearances.

  • Joc Pederson DH | TEX

    Diamondbacks' Joc Pederson: Swats go-ahead homer

    Pederson went 2-for-5 with a three-run home run and an additional run scored during Sunday's 6-5 win over the Pirates.

    Pederson gave the Diamondbacks their first lead of the game in the seventh inning, lifting a three-run shot off Colin Holderman with two outs. The long ball was Pederson's 17th of the year. In 311 plate appearances, the 32-year-old has a .282/.390/.541 slash line with 41 runs and 49 RBI.

  • Gary Sanchez C | BAL

    Brewers' Gary Sanchez: Late homer not enough

    Sanchez went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run during Sunday's 4-3 loss to Washington.

    Sanchez went yard for the first time since being activated from the 10-day injured list July 24, tagging Robert Garcia for a two-run shot to bring the Brewers within one run in the eighth inning. Sanchez has logged an RBI in four consecutive games, going 5-for-12 at the plate during that stretch. He has eight home runs on the year.

  • Kris Bryant RF | COL

    Rockies' Kris Bryant: Not in Sunday's lineup

    Bryant is out of the lineup for Sunday's game at San Diego.

    Bryant started the first two games of the series and will take a seat Sunday after going 3-for-6 with a double and two RBI. Jake Cave will start in right field and bat second in the series finale.

  • Rockies' Charlie Blackmon: Remaining on bench Sunday

    Blackmon (head) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Padres.

    Blackmon exited Friday's contest after being hit in the head with a throw while running the bases, and he's out of the starting nine Sunday for the second straight game. Hunter Goodman will bat seventh as the designated hitter in the series finale at San Diego.

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