MLB Player News

Blackmon went 4-for-5 with a solo home run and three runs in an 8-4 victory against the Yankees on Sunday.

The 33-year-old led off the game with a solo shot, which was clearly an indication of things to come. This was Blackmon's first four-hit game since June 15, while June 30 was the last time he went deep prior to Sunday. Blackmon is batting .319 with a .602 slugging percentage, 21 home runs, 60 RBI, 74 runs and two steals in 354 at-bats this season.

Buxton (concussion) took batting practice, ran the bases and completed outfield drills Sunday, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Buxton could have been activated Sunday, but the Twins held him out another day. He could be activated before Monday's game against the Yankees, but it's hard to get a true read on his progress.

Soler went 3-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Sunday's 5-4 loss to Cleveland.

Soler clubbed a solo shot over the fence in right center during the third inning, but it wasn't enough to lift his team to victory. The 27-year-old continues to put on a display of power, slugging four home runs over his last 10 contests.

Belt is not in the lineup Sunday against the Mets.

Belt will take a seat with southpaw Steven Matz on the mound for the Mets. Belt has started in all 10 of the Giants' games since the All-Star break and recorded multiple hits on five occasions. Tyler Austin will draw the start at first base in his place and bat third.

Ramirez is not in Sunday's lineup against the Dodgers,Joe Frisaro of MLB.com reports.

Ramirez will sit for the second time in the team's past four games. Curtis Granderson will start in left field and lead off for the Marlins in his place.

Vogelbach is not in Sunday's lineup against the Angels.

With the Mariners facing a southpaw (Dillon Peters), Vogelbach will open the contest on the bench. Omar Narvaez will start at designated hitter while Tom Murphy gets the start behind the dish. Vogelbach is hitting .179 with 16 strikeouts in 12 games this month.

Reyes is not in Sunday's lineup against the Cubs.

Reyes had started four consecutive contests but finds himself out of the lineup Sunday. Wil Myers will draw a rare start in his place, playing in left field and batting seventh.

Stanton (knee) is still not doing baseball activities, David Lennon of Newsday reports.

Manager Aaron Boone said Stanton has been making slow progress in his rehab from a right knee injury. It sounds like he is without a timetable to return, with an activation in mid August seeming like the best-case scenario.

Cabrera is not in Sunday's lineup against the Blue Jays, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

Cabrera is 3-for-31 (.097) with zero home runs and eight strikeouts in eight games since the All-Star break. Nick Castellanos will get the nod at designated hitter while Harold Castro starts in right field, hitting second.

Dickerson went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Saturday's 11-4 loss to the Mets.

Friday's day off didn't slow down Dickerson's red-hot bat one bit, as he cranked the homer that caused him to fall short of hitting for the cycle in his previous start Thursday. The 29-year-old is slashing a career-best .352/.410/.670 over 100 plate appearances this year. It is worth noting that Dickerson has sat against right-handed starters twice over the last four games. Part of that is due to the addition of Austin Slater to a crowded outfield, but it may also be due to a cautious approach after the outfielder suffered a minor back injury last week and his history of severe back issues. Even with the recent reduction in playing time, Dickerson's production alone keeps him in the mixed-league conversation.