MLB Player News
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Trea Turner SS | PHI
Dodgers' Trea Turner: Slugs pair of homers
Turner went 2-for-4 with two home runs and three RBI in Saturday's 7-1 win over the Angels.
Turner hit a solo shot in the first inning and a two-run blast in the third, giving the Dodgers all the offense they needed for the win. It was his first multi-homer game of the season and the 11th such effort in his career. The shortstop has four multi-hit games during his seven-game hitting streak, which has lifted his season slash line to .306/.354/.493 in 90 contests. He has 14 homers, 68 RBI, 54 runs scored and 17 stolen bases as the Dodgers' regular No. 2 hitter.
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Carlos Correa SS | HOU
Twins' Carlos Correa: Two-run homer in win
Correa went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in Saturday's 6-3 victory over the White Sox.
Lance Lynn hung a breaking pitch in the middle of the zone and Correa did not miss. It was just Correa's second homer of July -- he entered Saturday's game with a .163/.302/.256 line across 12 games this month. However, after the two-hit effort Saturday, Correa is back up to .282/.357/.455 for the season. He has 11 home runs to go along with 33 RBI and 39 runs scored in 69 games.
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Tommy Edman 2B | LAD
Cardinals' Tommy Edman: Swipes bag, scores three runs
Edman went 2-for-5 with a walk, a stolen base and three runs scored in Saturday's 11-3 victory over the Reds.
The steal was Edman's 20th this season, tying him with Ronald Acuna for fourth in MLB. Edman endured a rough stretch at the plate recently and his OPS still sits at just .699 for the season, but he has now recorded multiple hits in four of his last five games. Edman remains the Cardinals' leadoff hitter.
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Trevor Story SS | BOS
Red Sox's Trevor Story: Lands on injured list
Story was placed on the injured list with a bruised right hand Saturday, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.
Story has been out since being hit in the hand by a pitch Tuesday against Tampa Bay. The decision to place him on the injured list won't cost him many days due to the All-Star break. The move can be backdated to Wednesday, meaning he'll be eligible to return for the second game of the second half. Connor Wong was recalled to take his place on the roster.
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Brandon Crawford SS | STL
Giants' Brandon Crawford: Out with knee inflammation
Crawford landed on the 10-day injured list with right knee inflammation Saturday, Evan Webeck of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Crawford had been back from a previous trip to the injured list with the same problem for less than two weeks, struggling to a .407 OPS over that stretch. Per Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle, the Giants believe Crawford may need to miss more than the minimum 10 days to get fully healthy. Evan Longoria (oblique) returned from the injured list to take his place on the roster, while Thairo Estrada will slide over from second base to become the primary shortstop in Crawford's absence.
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Trevor Story SS | BOS
Red Sox's Trevor Story: Still sidelined
Story (finger) remains on the bench Saturday against the Yankees, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports.
Story hasn't played since being forced to leave Tuesday's game against the Rays after a pitch hit his hand. Previous reports indicated that there was no guarantee the second baseman would return prior to the All-Star break, so it's possible he remains out Sunday as well. Jeter Downs will make another start at the keystone Saturday.
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J.P. Crawford SS | SEA
Mariners' J.P. Crawford: Returns to lineup Saturday
Crawford (finger) is starting Saturday against the Rangers.
Crawford missed the last two games due to a bruised right index finger but is starting at shortstop and batting sixth Saturday. Over his last five matchups, he's hit .250 with a double, five runs, an RBI and two walks.
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Joey Wendle 2B | ATL
Marlins' Joey Wendle: Not in Saturday's lineup
Wendle isn't starting Saturday against the Phillies, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.
Wendle is getting a breather after he went 4-for-10 with two doubles, an RBI, a walk and two strikeouts over the last three games. Luke Williams will start at the keystone and bat eighth.
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Johan Camargo SS | SF
Phillies' Johan Camargo: Reinstated from injured list
Camargo (knee) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Saturday.
Camargo was on the injured list since late June but began a rehab assignment July 8. He hit .360 with two doubles, six runs and three RBI over seven games between Triple-A Lehigh Valley and Double-A Reading and will be available for the Phillies' final two games ahead of the All-Star break.
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Orlando Arcia SS | MIN
Braves' Orlando Arcia: Pops fourth homer
Arcia went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a second run scored in Friday's 8-4 win over the Nationals.
With southpaw Patrick Corbin on the mound for the Nats, Arcia got the start at second base while hitting eighth and took advantage of the matchup. The 27-year-old infielder is slashing .256/.329/.388 with four homers, 13 runs and 18 RBI in 146 plate appearances, and for now he'll handle the short side of a platoon alongside Robinson Cano until Ozzie Albies (foot) is ready to return.