MLB Player News

Stanton went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts against Mets starter Noah Syndergaard in Sunday's 5-2 loss.

Stanton is now 0-for-11 in his career against Thor. While hitting .280, Stanton is still searching for his first home run of the season. Injuries and high strikeout rates have held Stanton from reaching his true potential, but he remains one of the premier young power hitters in the game. Expect him to clear the fences sooner than later.

Blackmon went 2-for-5 with his first home run of the season, three RBI and two runs scored in a 10-6 loss to the Dodgers on Sunday.

Despite his slow start (.214), Blackmon remains one of the few players that can contribute across all categories. It doesn't hurt that he'll play half of his games at hitter-friendly Coors Field. This game could be the spark that gets him going.

Turner went 2-for-4 with a double, two RBI and a run scored in the Dodgers' 10-6 win over the Rockies on Sunday.

The 32-year-old third baseman has done nothing but hit in the first week of the season, as he's batting .400 so far after another two-hit performance. Turner doesn't have a home run yet, but he's recorded at least two knocks in four of the club's first six games. He has become a useful middle-of-the-order hitter for fantasy owners.

Pederson is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rockies, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

Despite manager Dave Roberts' recent proclamation that Pederson will see more playing time against left-handed starters in 2017, the 24-year-old will get the day off Sunday against Rockies southpaw Tyler Anderson. Enrique Hernandez will draw the start in his place.

Ozuna went 2-for-4 with his first homer of the year, a walk, two RBI and two runs against the Mets on Saturday.

He's opened the season with a five-game hitting streak that has him at .429 with six RBI. Ozuna is an interesting case for fantasy purposes, as he's had some extreme hot streaks that have made him look like a potential star, but also some major slumps that have taken the shine off his numbers. It's worth considering the possibility that he's essentially reached his ceiling as a hitter; after all, he's posted stunningly consistent numbers throughout his pro career. Ozuna's MLB slash line last year was .266/.321/.452; his career line in the minors is .276/.336/.492.

Ozuna went 3-for-4 with a walk, a run and an RBI in a win over the Mets on Friday.

The 26-year-old is off to a good start to the campaign, going 7-for-17 with four RBI through four games. Ozuna is still looking for his first extra-base hit of 2017, but if he keeps making solid contact, the doubles and homers will come.

Cespedes went 1-for-4 with a solo homer in Friday's loss to the Marlins.

The eighth-inning blast off Nick Wittgren was Cespedes' first of the season. The 31-year-old only has three hits through four games, but his 3:2 BB:K is a good sign that better days are right around the corner.

McCutchen went 3-for-4 with one walk and an RBI against Atlanta on Friday.

He hit the ball with authority Friday and crushed a foul ball down the left field line with plenty of home run distance. His effort was particularly encouraging after an 0-for-9 start to the season at Fenway Park. McCutchen also looked spry on the bases, as if he was looking to run when possible. It's only one game, but he played much better Friday in the home opener.

Belt went 2-for-4 with two homers and five RBI on Friday against the Padres.

Belt blasted a grand slam to give the Giants a brief lead in the sixth inning before homering again in the eighth to bring the team within a single run in a losing effort. He's connected for three homers and six hits over his last four games, and the power is especially welcomed by fantasy owners who haven't seen the veteran hit more than 18 bombs in any season to date.

Harper went 2-for-4 with a homer, a walk, two runs and two RBI on Friday against the Phillies.

Harper's second homer of the year gave the Nationals a first-inning lead they'd never relinquish. He's reached base nine times over four games and he's off to a great start as he tries to put his disappointing 2016 campaign behind him. It certainly wouldn't be a big surprise if he returned to his status as one of the elite hitters in the majors.