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  • Tigers' Spencer Torkelson: Goes deep again Friday

    Torkelson went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 6-2 loss to the Blue Jays.

    Torkelson took Toronto starter Jose Berrios deep in the sixth inning for his 23rd home run of the season. After hitting zero homers in his first six games after the All-Star break, the slugger has now gone deep on consecutive days. Torkelson is known to be a streaky power hitter, so fantasy managers could be in for a homer binge at the moment.

  • Nick Kurtz 1B | ATH

    Athletics' Nick Kurtz: Makes history with four homers

    Kurtz went 6-for-6 with four home runs, a double, eight RBI and six runs in Friday's 15-3 win over the Astros.

    In a dazzling performance, Kurtz become the 20th player in MLB history and the first rookie to hit four home runs in a single game. His first long ball came in the second inning, a two-run blast that padded the lead to 5-0. He added an RBI double in the fourth before turning up the power late with solo shots in the sixth and eighth frames. Kurtz capped the historic performance with a three-run blast off position player Cooper Hummel in the ninth. In addition to joining the four-homer club, Kurtz also accounted for 19 total bases, tying the all-time single-game mark Shawn Green established in his own four-homer performance for the Dodgers on May 23, 2002. Kurtz is on an incredible tear with nine home runs in his current 12-game hitting streak, during which he has hit .553 (26-for-47) with 20 RBI.

  • Josh Naylor 1B | SEA

    Mariners' Josh Naylor: Debuting for new team Friday

    Naylor is starting at first base and batting out of the cleanup spot against the Angels on Friday.

    Naylor will make his Mariners debut one day after being traded by the Diamondbacks. The 28-year-old slugger, who has an .807 OPS with 11 steals, 11 home runs and 59 RBI this across 392 plate appearances this season, is expected to take over as the everyday starter at first base.

  • Astros' Logan Davidson: Claimed by Astros

    The Astros claimed Davidson off waivers Friday.

    The Athletics designated Davidson for assignment Wednesday, and he'll get a fresh start within the Astros' organization. The 27-year-old went 3-for-20 with the Athletics in 2025, but he slashed .266/.414/.402 in 326 plate appearances at Triple-A Las Vegas.

  • Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero: Three more hits Thursday

    Guerrero went 3-for-5 with a double, two runs scored and two RBI in Thursday's win over the Tigers.

    The Blue Jays' $500 million man led the way in an 11-run, 15-hit barrage. It was Guerrero's third straight multi-hit performance, and over the last 15 contests he's slashing .375/.478/.500 with eight RBI and 12 runs. Despite that impressive stretch, he's still looking for his power stroke -- with 13 homers through 101 games, Guerrero's on pace to fall short of 25 over a full season for the first time.

  • Tigers' Spencer Torkelson: Pops 22nd home run

    Torkelson went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Thursday's 11-4 loss to the Blue Jays.

    Torkelson was having a forgettable game until the bottom of the ninth inning, when he launched his 22nd home run of the season. It's his first long ball in seven games following the All-Star break, but the 25-year-old has been known to go on power surges throughout his career and could be primed for a hot stretch soon. Torkelson's career high of 31 home runs, which he recorded two years ago, could be within reach if he heats up down the stretch.

  • Josh Naylor 1B | SEA

    Mariners' Josh Naylor: Shipped to Seattle

    The Diamondbacks traded Naylor to the Mariners on Thursday in exchange for Brandyn Garcia and Ashton Izzi, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

    The Diamondbacks are expected to unload a number of assets before the trade deadline, and they'll officially kick things off by sending Naylor up to Seattle. Eugenio Suarez has been the primary target for many teams looking to add a bat for a postseason run, but Naylor has fared well in his own right, slashing .292/.360/.447 with 11 homers, 59 RBI, 49 runs scored and 11 stolen bases over 93 games in Arizona. Now with the Mariners, the 28-year-old slugger will presumably start every day at first base, taking playing time away from Luke Raley and Donovan Solano.

  • Ryan O'Hearn 1B | PIT

    Orioles' Ryan O'Hearn: Taking seat Thursday

    O'Hearn is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Guardians.

    Coby Mayo gets the start at first base in place of the left-handed-hitting O'Hearn, who will head to the bench for the series finale while the Guardians send lefty Logan Allen to the hill. Fresh off his first All-Star Game appearance, O'Hearn has gone 4-for-19 with a home run, a walk, three RBI and two runs through his first six games of the second half.

  • Carlos Santana 1B | ARI

    Guardians' Carlos Santana: Resting up Thursday

    Santana is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Orioles.

    Santana will get a standard veteran rest day while the Guardians and Orioles close out their four-game series with a matinee contest. With Santana on the bench, Kyle Manzardo will cover first base, while Jose Ramirez gets a day out of the infield and serves as the Guardians' designated hitter.

  • Romy Gonzalez 2B | BOS

    Red Sox's Romy Gonzalez: Wallops first career grand slam

    Gonzalez went 1-for-4 with a grand slam in Wednesday's 9-8 extra-innings win over Philadelphia.

    It was the first career grand slam for Gonzalez, with those four RBI representing a season high. Despite Wednesday's eruption, the 28-year-old infielder should remain on the weak side of a platoon with the switch-hitting Abraham Toro at first base going forward. Gonzalez owns a 1.078 OPS over 82 at-bats versus left-handers as opposed to a .658 OPS across 76 at-bats against righties this year.

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