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  • Braves' Johan Camargo: Out of lineup

    Camargo is not starting Sunday against Philadelphia.

    The Braves are resting five starters after clinching a playoff berth Saturday. Rio Ruiz will get the start at third base.

  • Dansby Swanson SS | CHC

    Braves' Dansby Swanson: Day off Sunday

    Swanson is not starting Sunday against the Phillies.

    Swanson is one of several Braves to be rested following the team's division-clinching win Saturday. Charlie Culberson will get the start at shortstop in his absence.

  • Javier Baez SS | DET

    Cubs' Javier Baez: Swats 34th homer

    Baez went 2-for-4 with a walk, a home run and three RBI in Saturday's 8-3 win over the White Sox.

    Baez's two-run shot in the first inning off Lucas Giolito gave him 34 homers on the year, putting him one behind Matt Carpenter for the NL lead, while his 110 RBI pace the Senior Circuit, six ahead of Jesus Aguilar. The Cubs' infielder remains in the thick of the MVP conversation as the team looks to lock up another division title.

  • Trea Turner SS | PHI

    Nationals' Trea Turner: Homers, steals base in win

    Turner went 2-for-3 with a walk, a double, a stolen base, and a two-run homer in a win over the Mets on Saturday.

    Turner cleared the fences for the first time since Sept. 3. Between then and Saturday, he struggled to a .250/.354/.309 line. However, he now owns a 10-game hitting streak and has stolen five bases in that window, giving him an MLB-best 41 steals on the year. His speed will likely keep him in the conversation for a first-round fantasy pick in many 2019 leagues.

  • Trevor Story SS | BOS

    Rockies' Trevor Story: No timeline for return

    Story (elbow) may not return over the weekend as initially expected, Nick Groke of The Athletic reports.

    The Rockies are concerned with bringing Story back too soon, so they'll likely elect to hold him out for another day or two. Manager Bud Black stated there's no timeline for his return, so he'll be considered day-to-day until further information is provided regarding Story's availability.

  • Trevor Story SS | BOS

    Rockies' Trevor Story: Remains out Friday

    Story (elbow) remains out of the lineup Friday in Arizona, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.

    Previous reports held that the Rockies hoped Story could return at some point over the weekend series. That's still possible, but that return won't come at the start of Friday's contest. Garrett Hampson will start at shortstop in his absence.

  • J.P. Crawford SS | SEA

    Phillies' J.P. Crawford: Dealing with shoulder soreness, available to hit

    Crawford is dealing with shoulder soreness, though he is available to hit, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

    The issue apparently bothers Crawford more when he throws, leaving him to hit and run off the bench should an opportunity arise. Given the youngster's .214/.318/.384 slash line through 43 games with the big club this season, he likely won't be manager Gabe Kapler's first choice should the Phillies need a pinch hitter.

  • Giants' Brandon Crawford: Collects three hits

    Crawford went 3-for-4 with a run scored in Wednesday's loss to San Diego.

    Crawford was dealing with a balky knee earlier this month, but he has since started nine of the Giants' last 10 contests. The 31-year-old has gone 10-for-35 with a home run and a steal over that span, and he is set for everyday duties to close out the season.

  • Chris Owings SS | LAD

    Diamondbacks' Chris Owings: Big day in win

    Owings went 3-for-4 with a home run, three RBI and two runs scored in Wednesday's win over the Cubs.

    Owings got in on a four-run first inning with an RBI single, then later added to the 9-0 blowout with a two-run homer in the sixth. It was the 27-year-old's first start at the big-league level since July, and despite the big day, he's slashing just .204/.269/.300.

  • Trevor Story SS | BOS

    Rockies' Trevor Story: Hoping to return over weekend

    The Rockies hope Story (elbow) will be able to return sometime during the team's three-game series against the Diamondbacks over the weekend, Nick Groke of The Athletic reports.

    Story is day-to-day after exiting Monday's game with right elbow soreness. He's headed to Arizona on Thursday to get treatment and potentially do some baseball activities before rejoining the Rockies ahead of Friday's series opener, at which point Colorado will evaluate his readiness for a return to game action.

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