MLB Player News

Walker went 3-for-5 with three doubles, an RBI and two runs scored in Saturday's 11-2 win over the Rockies.

Walker had three doubles in a game for the first time this season, and it was just his second game with multiple extra-base hits. In addition, it was his sixth game in which he scored two runs. The 30-year-old is slashing .244/.315/.383 with 10 long balls, 46 RBI and 54 runs scored in 441 plate appearances this season. He has nine hits -- including five extra-base hits -- in his last four games.

France went 2-for-3 with two doubles, three runs and a walk in Saturday's 6-4 win against the Angels.

France walked in the first inning, doubled and scored in the third and fifth and scored again in the eighth for his third three-run game of the season and second in his last five games. The infielder is 7-for-18 over his last five games and is slashing .293/.369/.448 on the season.

Rizzo went 1-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in Saturday's 12-2 loss to the Rays.

The first baseman took Shane Baz deep in the bottom of the first inning, but the Yankees were already in a 3-0 hole at that point. After going 16 games without a homer, Rizzo has gone yard twice in the last three games to give him 22 on the year, including eight since joining New York at the trade deadline.

Guerrero exited Saturday's win over the Orioles after rolling his ankle but is feeling fine, Mike Wilner of the Toronto Star reports.

Guerrero was taken out of the game late after rolling his ankle rounding first base in the sixth inning. Manager Charlie Montoyo clarified that there was no serious injury, and that the team would have had more concern had it been a knee or hamstring issue. Prior to his exit, Guerrero went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run to bring his homer total on the season to 47.

Hiura was optioned to Triple-A Nashville on Saturday.

Hiura was recalled to the big-league club Thursday, so his promotion was short-lived. He started one of two games during his time with the club and collected one hit and drove in one across four at-bats. The move will end a disappointing campaign for Hiura, as he hit just .168/.256/.301 across 197 plate appearances for Milwaukee and also spent a large portion of his season in Nashville.

Tellez (kneecap) was activated from the 10-day injured list Saturday.

Tellez joined the team Friday after a brief two-game rehab assignment, so his activation was expected. He's been sidelined since Sept. 11, but he will re-enter the lineup playing first base and hitting seventh Saturday against the Dodgers. Keston Hiura was optioned to Triple-A Nashville in the corresponding move.

Vaughn isn't starting Saturday's game against the Tigers.

Vaughn appears to have lost his starting role for the White Sox, as he'll be out of the lineup for a fourth straight game. Gavin Sheets will serve as the designated hitter and bat seventh.

Beaty hit a solo homer as a pinch hitter in Friday's 8-6 victory versus the Brewers.

Beaty hasn't seen much action of late, but he took advantage of a rare opportunity to hit in a key spot, going deep to center field to bring Los Angeles within a run in the seventh inning. The homer was Beaty's first hit of any kind since Sept. 17, though he has logged only seven at-bats over the span.

Flores went 1-for-2 with a pair of walks in Friday's 3-0 win over San Diego.

Since Brandon Belt (thumb) went on the injured list, Flores has started three of four games at first base, with the other game going to LaMonte Wade. Flores had been little more than a bench option prior to Belt's injury, but the former has hit .400 (8-for-20) with five walks and two doubles in his last 10 games. Flores could still end up on the short side of a platoon, but he's a natural infielder, which bodes well for his usage in the postseason.

Dalbec isn't starting Saturday's game against the Nationals.

Dalbec blasted a solo homer in Friday's series opener against Washington, and he'll get a breather in Saturday's matchup. Kyle Schwarber will shift to first base while J.D. Martinez starts in right field at Nationals Park.