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Rizzo is out of the lineup Sunday against the Diamondbacks.

The opposing Diamondbacks are sending southpaw Patrick Corbin to the hill, so the timing was right for Rizzo to get just his second day off of the season, as he's hitting just .186 against lefties on the year. Kris Bryant will take over for Rizzo at first base, while Javier Baez gets the nod at the hot corner.

Howard will get a start during the Phillies' series against the Cubs this week, Evan Webeck of MLB.com reports.

Tommy Joseph will make his fifth straight start at first base Sunday, and then will be in the lineup Monday against Jon Lester. Howard will likely start Tuesday. If Joseph keeps hitting, Howard's opportunities will be limited the rest of the season.

Votto went 1-for-3 with a two-run homer, two runs scored and a walk in Saturday's 6-3 victory over the Nationals.

The veteran first baseman continued his recent resurgence, one that has seen him lift his average 20 points since May 22. Part of that improvement has been in the power department, as Votto now has four homers over his last nine games. He's also currently riding a six-game hitting streak, and is already slashing .357/.500/.714 over his first 14 at-bats in June.

Calhoun went 2-for-4 with a solo homer, two RBI and two runs scored in Saturday's 8-7 loss to the Pirates.

The 28-year-old posted his fourth multi-hit effort in his last six games, and blasted his third homer in the last five contests in the process. Calhoun has ramped up his impactful contact over the last three weeks, during which four of his six round-trippers on the season have transpired. A stellar May in which he slashed .324/.407/.438-- along with his 4-for-11 start to June-- has Calhoun's season line up to .302/.384/.455.

Joseph went 1-for-4 with a solo homer in Saturday's 6-3 loss to the Brewers.

Joseph continues to generate solid returns in Ryan Howard's stead, now having hit safely in three straight contests. The 24-year-old has four homers over just 53 at-bats, and is slashing .283/.286/.528 for the season. If he's able to maintain his current level of production, he may well hold on to the first base job for the long term.

Rizzo went 2-for-4 with a solo homer and two runs scored in Saturday's 5-3 victory over Arizona.

After a lackluster May, Rizzo's bat has come alive in June. The 26-year-old slugger has gone 6-for-16 with a double, two homers, three RBI and a pair of walks over four contests in the new month. The pair of round-trippers has been particularly encouraging, considering Rizzo went deep only three times over 100 at-bats during May.

Parmelee was called up by the Yankees on Saturday.

Parmelee was added to the roster when Mark Teixeira was placed on the 15-day DL with a knee injury. With Dustin Ackley and Greg Bird also out with injuries, Parmelee could see some time starting at first base. The Yankees could also use Brian McCann or Austin Romine when they aren't catching, or let Rob Refsnyder get a chance at the position. Parmelee posted a .252 average with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre in 151 at-bats this season.

Calhoun was 2-for-4 with a pair of runs, a homer, a pair of RBI and two walks as the Angels piled it on the Pirates on Friday night.

Every starter except the pitcher (the game was played in Pittsburgh) reached base at least twice via the Angels' 15 hits and 10 walks. Six different players logged an RBI in the balanced attack.

Abreu went 2-for-4 with a double and RBI in Friday's 10-3 loss to the Tigers.

The 29-year-old Cuban slugger recorded his first multi-hit game of June, and drove in a run for the second consecutive game. He's also hit safely in four of his last five, but is struggling to generate a lot of impactful contact. After blasting 69 doubles and 66 homers over his first two major league seasons, Abreu has just 10 two-baggers and six homers over his first 215 at-bats of 2016.

Cabrera went 1-for-4 with a solo homer in Friday's 6-2 victory over the Marlins.

The switch-hitting shorstop was slotted out of the two-hole, and hit safely for the fourth time in the last five games. The homer was his third in the last nine contests, after he'd managed only two on the season prior to May 24. Cabrera is now slashing .275/.333/.404 over 193 at-bats this season.