MLB Player News

Blackmon went 4-for-5 with a home run, a triple, two RBI and two runs in a loss to the Phillies on Saturday.

The walkoff homer he hit Friday night seemed to propel him to a four-hit night Saturday. He led off the bottom of the first with another bomb and kept hitting the rest of the game. Blackmon is hitting .264 with two homers, 10 RBI, nine runs and a steal in 87 at-bats this season.

Winker hit a pinch-hit home run in a 4-2 victory over the Padres on Saturday.

The 25-year-old didn't start Saturday because the Padres were sending left-hander Eric Lauer to the mound. Winker took advantage of his one at-bat against Matt Wisler, though, as he led off the seventh inning with a bomb. Winker is hitting .183 but has six home runs and 10 RBI in 60 at-bats this season.

Choi left Saturday's game against the Red Sox with left calf tightness, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

The description of the issue as "tightness" seems to indicate that Rays don't expect a long absence, though more may become clear after further tests. If Choi is forced to miss an extended period, Yandy Diaz would likely play first base on a regular basis, with Daniel Robertson playing third base more frequently.

McCutchen (knee) is leading off and playing left field Saturday against the Rockies.

McCutchen left Friday's game with left knee inflammation but won't wind up missing any time. He's started every single game for the Phillies this season.

Reyes is not in the lineup Saturday against the Reds.

Reyes will sit after starting eight straight games and posting a .930 OPS with three homers over that stretch. Hunter Renfroe will start in right field in his absence.

Carpenter left Saturday's game against the Mets after fouling a ball off his knee, Jenifer Langosch of MLB.com reports.

The fact that Carpenter's injury is simply being referred to as a contusion likely means that he's not in line for a lengthy absence, though more details could be revealed after further tests. Jedd Gyorko or Yairo Munoz would likely get more opportunities should Carpenter miss time.

Winker will sit Saturday against lefty Eric Lauer and the Padres.

After finding himself on the bench for two of the Reds' first three contests, Winker started 14 of the next 16. He hasn't been as advertised at the plate, however, hitting just .169, though he does have a surprising five homers, just two shy of his career high already. Matt Kemp will start in left field in San Diego.

Vogelbach went 1-for-3 with a two-run homer and two walks in a win over the Angels on Friday.

Vogelbach appeared to slow down briefly over a three-game period earlier in the week, but he's right back to wielding a red-hot bat. Friday, the slugger broke a modest five-game long-ball drought and also drove in his first runs since April 11. Factoring in Friday's performance, Vogelbach is hitting .354 through his first 63 plate appearances, and the pair of free passes he drew Friday pushed his walk rate to a hefty 20.6 percent.

Jimenez and the White Sox won't play Saturday against the Tigers after the game was postponed due to inclement weather in Detroit, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

The two teams will make up the game as part of a doubleheader Aug. 6. Expect Jimenez to return to action in Sunday's series finale.

Cabrera and the Tigers won't play Saturday against the White Sox after the game was postponed due to inclement weather in Detroit, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

The two teams will make up the game as part of a doubleheader Aug. 6. Expect Cabrera to return to action in Sunday's series finale.