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  • Jake Bauers 1B | MIL

    Brewers' Jake Bauers: Yielding to Vaughn at first base

    Bauers is not in the lineup for Monday's game in San Diego.

    Bauers had a recent stretch with four straight starts at first base, but he'll yield the position to Andrew Vaughn on Monday for the fifth time across the last seven tilts. The 29-year-old Bauers did draw one start in left field during the latter stretch, but he looks to have fallen back behind Vaughn on the first-base depth chart.

  • Eric Wagaman 1B | MIA

    Marlins' Eric Wagaman: Taking seat Sunday

    Wagaman is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rangers.

    After seeing his seven-game hitting streak end with an 0-for-3 showing in Saturday's 4-3 win, Wagaman will hit the bench Sunday. The 28-year-old should continue to play regularly against left-handed pitching during the final week of the season, though he may have to settle for a part-time role against right-handed pitching after the Marlins recently welcomed back fellow infielders Connor Norby and Graham Pauley from the 10-day injured list.

  • Sal Stewart 1B | CIN

    Reds' Sal Stewart: Losing out on playing time

    Stewart is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cubs.

    On the bench for the third game in a row, Stewart appears to have faded into a utility infield role while Spencer Steer has regained control of primary duties at first base. The Reds will still likely find room for Stewart in the lineup against left-handed pitching, but the rookie's opportunities to play against righties could be sporadic over the final week of the regular season.

  • Jake Bauers 1B | MIL

    Brewers' Jake Bauers: On bench Sunday

    Bauers is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.

    The left-handed-hitting Bauers will take a seat against left-hander Matthew Liberatore, allowing Andrew Vaughn to draw the start at first base. Bauers has taken hold of the strong side of a platoon at first base with Vaughn as the regular season winds down.

  • Giants' Bryce Eldridge: Notches first big-league hit

    Eldridge went 1-for-3 with three RBI, a double, a walk and a run scored in Saturday's 7-5 loss to the Dodgers.

    Eldridge hit a three-run double to left field in the first inning before coming around to score, giving the Giants an early 4-0 lead. It was the 20-year-old's first major-league hit after going 0-for-9 in his first three games. Before being called up to the majors, Eldridge slashed .249/.322/.514 with 63 RBI, 31 runs scored, 18 long balls and a stolen base across 286 plate appearances for Triple-A Sacramento.

  • Michael Busch 1B | CHC

    Cubs' Michael Busch: Reaches 30-homer plateau

    Busch went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 6-3 loss to the Reds.

    Busch took Cincinnati starter Zack Littell deep in the third inning, giving him 30 homers in a season for the first time in his MLB career. The Chicago first baseman has been on a power surge lately, as he now has four long balls across his last eight games. Busch should remain a key offensive cog for the Cubs as they head into the playoffs, though he figures to remain on the bench when the team faces a lefty starter.

  • Sal Stewart 1B | CIN

    Reds' Sal Stewart: Fills in at first base Saturday

    Stewart entered Saturday's 6-3 win over the Cubs in the sixth inning to play first base and went 0-for-1 in his lone plate appearance.

    Stewart entered the game when left fielder Austin Hays (back) was removed, and Spencer Steer moved from first base to left field. Stewart had been held out of the starting lineups Friday and Saturday, likely in deference to the hot-hitting Steer and the return of third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes, who missed time with a back issue. The Hays injury could lead to opportunities for Stewart at first base, although manager Terry Francona has more options for left field than just Steer. Will Benson and Gavin Lux could also fill in.

  • Spencer Steer 1B | CIN

    Reds' Spencer Steer: Continues to mash

    Steer went 1-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Cubs.

    Whatever Steer did to overcome the neck spasms that forced him out the starting lineup for three games early this week seems to have worked. He's bashed four home runs over four contests since his return while driving in 10 runs. The Reds have won all four and sit one game out of the final wild-card spot in the NL. Steer is up to 21 home runs and 74 RBI over 139 games.

  • Ryan O'Hearn 1B | SD

    Padres' Ryan O'Hearn: Trio of RBI in three-hit attack

    O'Hearn went 3-for-4 with a double and three RBI in Saturday's 7-3 win over the White Sox.

    It was the fourth three-RBI effort of the season by O'Hearn, who also knocked at least three hits for the seventh time in 2025. The All-Star slugger has found himself in quite the tailspin at the plate -- he has a .529 OPS in September -- though he doesn't appear to be in immediate danger of losing action as the designated hitter. Gavin Sheets, who's O'Hearn's main threat to playing time, has a .589 OPS this month.

  • Troy Johnston 1B | MIA

    Marlins' Troy Johnston: Lifts fourth homer

    Johnston went 2-for-4 with a home run and an additional RBI in Saturday's 4-3 win over Texas.

    Johnston blasted his fourth homer of the season, also logging multiple hits for the fourth time this month. The rookie outfielder has made a nice impression since being called up in late July, as he's settled in as Miami's primary right fielder. Through his first 99 at-bats, Johnston is batting .283 with four long balls, 13 RBI, 10 runs scored and two stolen bases.

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