MLB Player News

Harper went 1-for-4 with a two-run single in Friday's 7-4 win over the Pirates.

Harper ripped a two-run single as part of the Phillies' four-run first inning. It was his first game in two months since a lengthy stint on the injured list with a thumb injury. He's now slashing .317/.384/.593 with 50 RBI and 37 extra-base hits through 65 games on the year.

Belt (knee) underwent an MRI on Friday that didn't reveal any additional damage, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Belt has dealt with chronic knee issues this year and was ultimately placed on the injured list with right knee inflammation Wednesday. While he isn't dealing with any structural damage, the Giants plan to give the 34-year-old as much time as he needs to recover in order to prevent a more significant injury.

Madris isn't starting Friday against the Phillies.

Madris has lost out on some playing time recently and will be on the bench for a third consecutive game. Michael Chavis is starting at first base and batting cleanup.

Miller will sit Friday against the Tigers.

Miller will ride the pine for a third game in a row. Mark Mathias will start at designated hitter and bat seventh versus Detroit.

Harper (thumb) was reinstated from the 60-day injured list Friday and will bat cleanup while serving as the designated hitter Friday against the Pirates, Jim Salisbury of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

Harper hasn't played in two months after fracturing his left thumb when a pitch hit his hand, but he's ready to go after just a pair of rehab games. He could hardly have done more to show he was ready in those two contests, as he went 5-for-8 with two homers and two doubles. He was having an excellent year prior to the injury, slashing .318/.385/.599 with 15 homers in 64 games, and he'll try to continue that form down the stretch as the Phillies look to end the league's second-longest playoff drought.

Vogelbach is not in the starting lineup Friday versus the Rockies.

Vogelbach will get a breather after he went 0-for-3 with a walk and strikeout in Thursday's win. Tyler Naquin will take over at designated hitter and bat fifth against Colorado.

Ramirez went 1-for-4 with three RBI and a run scored Thursday against the Angels.

Ramirez delivered a two-run single in the seventh inning, and he now has a hit in nine straight games since returning from the injured list. He's hit .333 in that span while also chipping in six runs scored and nine RBI. Overall, he's put together a strong .330/.373/.448 slash line across 303 plate appearances on the season.

Ford went 2-for-4 in a loss to the Rays on Thursday.

Ford signed with the Angels on Wednesday and was brought up to the big club the following day. He struck out in his first at-bat but followed with consecutive singles before fanning again in his final plate appearance. Ford should see plenty of playing time with Jared Walsh out for the season after being diagnosed with thoracic outlet syndrome.

Stanton went 1-for-4 with a walk and three RBI in Thursday's 13-4 rout of Oakland.

Stanton was activated from the injured list prior to the game after he missed over a month due to an Achilles injury. The slugger wasted little time reintroducing himself to the offense, driving in two runs with a single in the second inning. Stanton produced another RBI as a result of walking with the bases loaded in the following frame, giving him his ninth performance with at least three RBI on the campaign. Stanton's bat is a welcome addition to a Yankees offense that largely struggled during the later stages of his absence.

Stanton (Achilles) is hitting third while serving as the designated hitter Thursday against the Athletics.

Stanton was activated from the injured list earlier Thursday and will immediately re-enter the lineup. Though he's split time fairly evenly between right field and designated hitter throughout the season, Stanton will likely be given light defensive duties for the foreseeable future. DJ LeMahieu was forced to the bench Thursday as the Yankees shuffled their lineup for Stanton's return.