MLB Player News

Diamondbacks first baseman Paul Goldschmidt went 2 for 3 with a double, an RBI and two runs scored in a win over the Rockies on Thursday.

Goldy just continues to get it done, adding his 38th double and 107th RBI on the season in this game. All the numbers across the board are ridiculous for the first baseman and he's making a strong case for MVP, albeit his team being below .500. No first baseman provides the power, speed, and average combo that Goldy does and that makes him immensely valuable going into next season.

White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu went 2 for 4 with two RBI in a loss to the Royals on Thursday.

The two RBI now give the Cuban 101 on the season and he's making history, as one of the first players to have two 30-100 season in their first two years. Imagine how good his season could have been if the White sox lived up to the lofty expectations they had at the beginning of the season. One more bat to protect Abreu could do him a world of good next year and will only raise his already sky-high value.

A nagging wrist issue has Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman sidelined Thursday against visiting Washington.

Considering Freeman is dealing with a small bone spur in his wrist, this isn't a surprising development. With the Braves well out of the playoff contention, it's fair to question if Freeman will return to the starting lineup this season. Nick Swisher will get the start at first base once again and hit third in the batting order.

A back tweak has Mets shortstop Wilmer Flores on the bench Thursday against Philadelphia, per Adam Rubin of ESPN New York.

Flores apparently sustained the minor injury in the game Wednesday. Consider him day-to-day for the remainder of the regular season.

Astrosfirst baseman Chris Carter went 1 for 3 with a three-run homer and a walk in a 7-6 win over Seattle on Wednesday.

Carter appears to be getting hot, as he has five homers in his past nine games. This is when the Astros need a hot stretch, but it won't salvage his season.

Carter is batting .196, but he does have 24 home runs in 378 at-bats. He simply can't stick around the majors batting below .200, and he'll need to fix that in the offseason if he wants an everyday job next season.

White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu went 1 for 5 with a solo home run in a loss to Kansas City on Wednesday.

It's hard to say 30 home runs and 99 RBI could be quiet, but that seems to be the case with Abreu. In any case, he holds those fantastic numbers to go along with a formidable .291 average. It appears the Cuban's rookie season was no fluke, and he should be a top-20 pick in Fantasy for years to come.

Reds first baseman Joey Votto is sitting out Wednesday's game against the Cubs to deal with a stinger in his neck or upper back, Fox Sports Ohio's Jim Day reported in the Reds broadcast.

Votto has a significant on-base streak going, which could make it interesting if he is available for pinch-hit duty.

Reds first baseman Joey Votto isn't in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cubs. Votto has been a consistent presence in the Reds' lineup this season, appearing in 154 games and starting 152 at first base.

He'll get a rare day off Wednesday, however, with Adam Duvall moving in from left field to replace him at first base, batting sixth.

Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman has revealed that he has a small bone spur in his right wrist, Kevin McAlpin of 680 The Fan reports.

Freeman and the Braves are currently operating under the belief that surgery will not be necessary, but they will know more later in the week.

The 26 year old is not starting Wednesday and admitted he doesn't know if he will be able to again this season. He was adamant, however, that he will be available in a pinch-hitting role over the final few days.

Freeman missed more than a month earlier this season with an injury to the same wrist.

Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman (wrist) is a no-go Wednesday against Washington.

Freeman has dealt with injuries all year, but this time it finally seems to have caught up with him. It has been speculated that Atlanta might rule him out for the rest of the season considering they are well out of the playoff race, but no official statement has been announced. He's at this point considered day-to-day.