MLB Player News

Crawford went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Sunday's 9-2 loss to St. Louis.

Crawford was the lone bright spot for the Giants in an otherwise lifeless showing against starter Miles Mikolas. The 31-year-old needed exactly one extra game (four plate appearances) to match last year's mark of 14 homers. Crawford's .256/.322/.397 slash line is right on par with his 2017 marks, as he's providing another season of modest production at the shortstop position.

Wendle went 1-for-2 with an RBI double, two walks and a run in a win over the Blue Jays on Sunday.

As he's done virtually all season, Wendle both set the table and had a direct hand in run production as well. The 28-year-old's .417 on-base percentage during September has one-upped an already impressive .373 August figure, and an outstanding second half of the season overall has his season line sitting at a fantasy-friendly .301/.356/.439.

Bogaerts was removed from Sunday's game against Cleveland due to left shoulder soreness, Michael Silverman of the Boston Herald reports.

Bogaerts was lifted from the contest as a precaution, and he'll be considered day-to-day moving forward. The Red Sox may elect to rest him until the postseason, given they've already clinched the division title.

Story (elbow) remains out of the lineup Sunday against Arizona, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.

Story will miss his fifth straight start after hurting his elbow Monday. He avoided a significant injury and appeared to be in contention for a start Sunday but will wind up sitting for at least one more game. Garrett Hampson will start at shortstop again in his absence.

Adames is out of Sunday's lineup because he is sick, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

The illness doesn't appear overly severe but will cost Adames at least one game. Joey Wendle is starting at shortstop for the Rays on Sunday in his absence.

Gordon is not in the lineup for Sunday's series finale against the Rangers, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.

Gordon hit his first home run in over a month Saturday but heads to the bench with left-hander Martin Perez taking the hill for the Rangers. Robinson Cano slides over to second base while Ryon Healy starts at first base for the Mariners.

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.

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.

Adames is not in the lineup for Sunday's series finale against Toronto, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Adames will head to the bench for the second time in the series despite being in the midst of an eight-game hit streak, in which he is 10-for-29 with a pair of home runs and five walks in 34 plate appearances. Joey Wendle will start at shortstop and bat fifth for the Rays.

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.