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  • J.P. Martinez RF | ATL

    Braves' J.P. Martinez: Making first start of season

    Martinez is batting ninth and playing right field Friday against the Nationals.

    Martinez will make his first start since being called up from Triple-A Gwinnett on May 27. Jarred Kelenic (wrist) is dealing with a minor injury and Ronald Acuna (knee) is out for the season, so Friday's start might not be a one-off for Martinez.

  • Pirates' Andrew McCutchen: Absent from lineup Friday

    McCutchen is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Twins.

    It's the first day off since May 16 for McCutchen. The 37-year-old will yield designated hitter duties Friday to Henry Davis.

  • Marcell Ozuna DH | ATL

    Braves' Marcell Ozuna: Blasts 18th homer

    Ozuna went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and an additional run in a 5-2 win against Washington on Thursday.

    Ozuna gave Atlanta some breathing room with his two-run, eighth-inning blast that extended his team's lead from one run to three. It was the slugger's 18th long ball of the campaign, moving him into fourth place in the majors. Ozuna also ranks second with 55 RBI while slashing an excellent .312/.389/.611 through 252 plate appearances.

  • Padres' Manny Machado: Appears as pinch hitter

    Machado (hip) entered Thursday's game against the Diamondbacks as a pinch hitter and grounded out to the pitcher, AJ Cassavell of MLB.comreports.

    Machado was held out of Thursday's lineup after suffering a hip flexor strain Wednesday. He is considered day-to-day and was expected to be unavailable Thursday. The fact that he was able to pinch hit is a positive sign, though it's still unclear when he'll be able to rejoin the lineup.

  • Padres' Manny Machado: Remains out of lineup

    Machado (hip) is not in the Padres' lineup versus the Diamondbacks on Thursday, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

    Machado suffered the hip flexor strain during the fourth inning of Wednesday's 3-2 loss to the Angels as he hustled to first base in an effort to beat out a double play. The 31-year-old is considered day-to-day, and it seems he has avoided any significant damage. Tyler Wade will start in his place at third base and bat eighth.

  • Jorge Soler RF | LAA

    Giants' Jorge Soler: Pops solo shot

    Soler went 2-for-6 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in Wednesday's 9-3 win over the Diamondbacks.

    Soler's Giants career has gotten off to an unremarkable start, but he's showing signs of finding a groove in June. He's gone 7-for-20 (.350) with three extra-base hits over his first five games this month after batting just .164 in May, though he was hampered by a shoulder injury. For the season, Soler has seven homers, 18 RBI, 24 runs scored, no stolen bases and a .215/.288/.376 slash line over 51 contests.

  • Padres' Manny Machado: Considered day-to-day

    Manager Mike Shildt said that Machado is day-to-day with a mild right hip flexor strain after exiting in the fourth inning of Wednesday's 3-2 loss to the Angels, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports. He went 0-for-2 prior to leaving the game.

    Machado suffered the injury while hustling to first base in an effort to beat out a potential double play in the fourth inning. Though he was able to reach base on a fielder's choice, Machado was forced from the game, with Donovan Solano coming off the bench to pinch run for him. Fortunately, Machado appears to have avoided any significant damage, but it's possible the Padres hold him out of Thursday's series opener against Arizona to aid his recovery. The 31-year-old has gone 8-for-22 with four RBI and two stolen bases across his last seven games.

  • Shohei Ohtani DH | LAD

    Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani: Belts 15th homer

    Ohtani went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run during Wednesday's 10-6 loss to the Pirates.

    Ohtani plated Mookie Betts in the second inning on a 415-foot homer off Paul Skenes. While Ohtani isn't quite hitting with the power he did a season ago, he owns a .322 batting average -- which would be a career best if it stands. The 29-year-old is one of nine players with 15 long balls this season and he's also tied for the ninth-most stolen bases in MLB at 14.

  • Padres' Manny Machado: Injures leg Wednesday

    Machado was removed from Wednesday's game against the Angels due to an apparent leg injury, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.

    Machado suffered the injury while running to first base on an attempt to beat out a double play during the fourth inning. The slugging third baseman likely tweaked something in his lower body while running, but the Padres should clarify the nature of Machado's injury relatively soon.

  • Marlins' Bryan De La Cruz: Mashes homer No. 10

    De La Cruz went 1-for-5 with a home run and two RBI in Tuesday's loss to the Rays.

    He got the Marlins on the board with a solo shot off Ryan Pepiot in the first inning before adding an RBI fielder's choice in the seventh. De La Cruz snapped a 14-game power drought with the performance, a stretch in which he'd hit just .226 (12-for-53) with one RBI. On the season, the 27-year-old is slashing .248/.304/.412 with 10 homers, 27 RBI and 28 runs in 60 contests.

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