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  • Jose Barrero SS | BAL

    Reds' Jose Barrero: Logs steal, scores twice

    Barrero went 1-for-3 with a walk, an RBI, a stolen base and two runs scored in a 10-0 win over the Rockies in the second game of Sunday's doubleheader.

    Barrero went 0-for-4 in the first game of the doubleheader before finding more success in the second contest. He scored as part of both of the Reds' five-run rallies in the fourth and sixth innings. The shortstop has yet to hit safely in more than three straight games since his season debut Aug. 3. He's slashed just .165/.198/.237 with two home runs, two steals, eight RBI and eight runs scored through 97 plate appearances despite steady playing time.

  • Giants' Brandon Crawford: Resting against lefty

    Crawford is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Phillies, Evan Webeck of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

    Crawford will join fellow lefty-hitting lineup regulars Mike Yastrzemski and Joc Pederson on the bench for the series finale while lefty Ranger Suarez toes the rubber for Philadelphia. Thairo Estrada moves over from his usual post at the keystone to replace Crawford as the Giants' shortstop.

  • Jon Berti 3B | CHC

    Marlins' Jon Berti: Remains idle with sore hip

    Berti (hip) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game in Atlanta, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

    Berti's sore right hip will keep him on the bench for the third game in a row, allowing Charles Leblanc to pick up another start in the middle infield. The Marlins are seemingly hopeful that another day out of the lineup coupled with Monday's team off day will be enough time for Berti to move past the injury and rejoin the starting nine for Tuesday's series opener in Philadelphia.

  • Trea Turner SS | PHI

    Dodgers' Trea Turner: Homers in return to lineup

    Turner went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run in Saturday's 12-1 victory over the Padres.

    Turner received his first day off this season Friday, and he wasted little time making his presence felt upon his return Saturday. The All-Star shortstop gave the Dodgers an early lead against Sean Manaea with a two-run homer in the first inning. Turner is up to 19 long balls on the campaign -- he needs one more to record the second 20-20 season of his career.

  • Tommy Edman LF | LAD

    Cardinals' Tommy Edman: Continues homer barrage

    Edman went 2-for-5 with a solo home run and a double in an 8-4 win against the Cubs on Saturday.

    Edman ignited a six-run third inning with a solo shot off Chicago starter Drew Smyly and tacked on a double in the sixth. The 27-year-old infielder has now homered four times in his last six games and is batting 10-for-25 (.400) with eight extra-base hits during the stretch. The recent binge comes on the heels of a 48-game homerless streak between June 15 and Aug. 14.

  • Pirates' Tucupita Marcano: Absent from Saturday's lineup

    Marcano isn't starting Saturday against the Blue Jays, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.

    Marcano started the last six games and went 4-for-19 with a triple, three runs, an RBI, a walk and six strikeouts. Jack Suwinski is starting in left field and batting cleanup Saturday.

  • Miguel Rojas 2B | LAD

    Marlins' Miguel Rojas: Retreats to bench

    Rojas will sit Saturday against Atlanta, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

    Rojas missed a game earlier in the week due to right wrist discomfort but returned Friday, going 0-for-3 with a pair of strikeouts. It's unclear if the issue has gotten worse again or if the Marlins simply don't want to ask him to play on consecutive days while not 100 percent healthy. Joey Wendle will be Saturday's shortstop.

  • Jon Berti 3B | CHC

    Marlins' Jon Berti: Still not starting

    Berti (hip) isn't in the lineup Saturday against Atlanta, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

    Berti is out of the lineup for a second consecutive game due to right hip soreness. Luke Williams will take over at the hot corner and bat ninth Saturday.

  • Vaughn Grissom 1B | LAA

    Braves' Vaughn Grissom: Pops fourth homer

    Grissom went 1-for-3 with a walk and a two-run home run in Friday's 8-1 win over the Marlins.

    The rookie took Sandy Alcantara deep in the fourth inning, one of five Atlanta homers on the night and Grissom's fourth in the majors. He's cooled down somewhat since a blistering start to his big-league career, but over his last 12 games, the 21-year-old is still slashing ,267/.298/.422 with two homers, one steal, five RBI and seven runs. His 14.9 percent strikeout rate during that stretch doesn't suggest the league has figured him out yet.

  • Dansby Swanson SS | CHC

    Braves' Dansby Swanson: Swipes 17th bag

    Swanson went 1-for-5 with a run scored and a stolen base in Friday's 8-1 win over the Marlins.

    While the rest of the Atlanta lineup was flexing its muscles and erupting for five homers, Swanson was flashing his speed. The 28-year-old shortstop is up to 17 steals on the year, wiping away his prior career high of 10. He's three home runs and three stolen bases away from his first 20-20 campaign.

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