MLB Player News
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Brandon Crawford SS | STL
Giants' Brandon Crawford: Power surge continues
Crawford went 2-for-4 with a walk and a two-run home run in Saturday's 8-6 loss to the Pirates.
The veteran shortstop remains red hot in May. Crawford has slugged five of his nine homers on the year in the last 10 games, slashing .345/.459/.862 during that stretch with 11 RBI, and he's already gone yard more often through 33 games in 2021 than he did in 54 games last season.
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Corey Seager SS | TEX
Dodgers' Corey Seager: IL stint anticipated
Manager Dave Roberts expects Seager (hand) to be placed on the injured list Sunday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.
The 27-year-old was removed from Saturday's contest after being struck on the right hand by a pitch, and he's dealing with some pain and swelling. Seager will undergo medical imaging to determine the severity of the injury, but it's safe to rule him out indefinitely with a trip to the injured list on the horizon.
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Xander Bogaerts SS | SD
Red Sox's Xander Bogaerts: Clubs three-run homer
Bogaerts went 2-for-2 with a three-run home run, a double, a walk and an additional run scored during Saturday's 9-0 win over the Angels.
The 28-year-old was in a 1-for-12 slump before busting out with a three-run shot Thursday, and he added another three-run blast during Saturday's contest. Bogaerts is playing like the best shortstop in the league with a .354/.414/.626 slash line, nine home runs, 13 doubles, 26 RBI and 24 runs through 39 games in 20201.
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Corey Seager SS | TEX
Dodgers' Corey Seager: Leaves after HBP
Seager was removed from Saturday's game against the Marlins after being hit by a pitch on the right hand, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.
The 27-year-old appeared to be in significant pain after being struck by the 90-mph pitch during the fifth inning, and he was promptly lifted for a pinch runner. Seager's availability for Sunday's series finale versus the Marlins is now up in the air.
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Joey Wendle 2B | ATL
Rays' Joey Wendle: Records four hits
Wendle went 4-for-5 with three doubles, two RBI and two runs scored in Saturday's 12-5 win over the Mets.
The cleanup hitter was a nightmare for the Mets throughout Saturday's contest, playing a considerable role in the Rays' 12-run outburst. Wendle's average had fallen to .267 after a rough stretch at the plate, but is now back up to .289 on the season. The 31-year-old has hit three homers in 2021, but power isn't his forte. Rather, multi-hit performances like Saturday are what give Wendle his legitimate fantasy value.
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David Fletcher 2B | ATL
Angels' David Fletcher: Shifts down in order
Fletcher is starting at second base and hitting ninth Saturday against the Red Sox.
Fletcher's shift down in the order is notable, as he had hit exclusively atop the order to this point in the season. He's struggled to a.256/.278/.282 line through 164 plate appearances this season, and Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register recently reported that Fletcher has been playing through a hip injury for the past few days.
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Brandon Crawford SS | STL
Giants' Brandon Crawford: Homers in return to lineup
Crawford went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and two runs scored in Friday's 3-2 loss to the Pirates.
The Giants only had four hits as a team and Crawford had the biggest one of the night when he led off the eighth with a solo home run to right to put the Giants up 1-0. He also later scored in extra innings as the runner on second. The 34-year-old has been scorching hot over his last 10 games, slashing .360/.500/.840 with four home runs, nine RBI and eight runs scored.
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Carlos Correa SS | HOU
Astros' Carlos Correa: Scores three times in win
Correa went 1-for-2 with three walks and three runs scored in Friday's 10-4 win over Texas.
For the second time in the last three games, Correa reached base safely four times. That time on the basepaths enabled him to score five runs, giving him 23 in 37 games. The shortstop appears to be seeing the ball better after stumbling to begin the month of May. Over his last four games, Correa has reached base nine times (five walks) in 18 plate appearances.
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Trea Turner SS | PHI
Nationals' Trea Turner: Catalyst for offensive onslaught
Turner went 2-for-5 with a home run, a double and three RBI in Friday's 17-2 win over Arizona.
Turner got Washington off to a quick start with a leadoff home run off Riley Smith. He went on to slug a two-run double in the fifth inning before being given a rest in the sixth with Washington staked to an 11-run lead. Turner is among baseball's top offensive performers again this season, slashing .312/.351/.551 with nine homers, 18 RBI and seven stolen bases.