MLB Player News

Sogard went 2-for-3 with a solo home run, a double and an additional run scored in Sunday's 5-4 win over the Giants.

Sogard got the Red Sox on the board with a solo homer over the Green Monster in the second inning before adding a double in the fourth frame. The infielder has been on a tear of late, logging multiple hits in five of his past six contests. In 150 plate appearances this season, Sogard is slashing .287/.401/.426 with two homers, nine RBI and 20 runs.

Ramirez went 3-for-6 with a home run, two additional runs scored and five total RBI in Sunday's 19-2 win over the Mariners.

Ramirez had a huge afternoon as he helped lead the Cubs to the blowout victory. The rookie infielder set a new career best with the five RBI, and he's looked comfortable overall in the majors with a .285 batting average and .767 OPS through 55 games. With Dansby Swanson (oblique) on the injured list, the Cubs have been using Nico Hoerner at shortstop, which has opened up regular time for Ramirez at second base. The 22-year-old is worth a look for however long his role remains elevated.

The Rockies recalled Ritter from Triple-A Albuquerque, and he's starting at second base and batting eighth Sunday against the Guardians.

The 25-year-old cracked Colorado's Opening Day roster but went 1-for-7 in just six games before being demoted to Triple-A. Ritter has enjoyed a productive season at Albuquerque with four homers, eight steals and a .325/.424/.459 slash line in 52 games. He's taking the roster spot of Kyle Karros, who was placed on the injured list with a concussion.

Freeman will start at third base and bat eighth in Sunday's game against the Angels.

Freeman will draw a fourth straight start after going 2-for-6 with a walk over the previous three contests. Three of those starts have come against left-handed pitching, so Freeman doesn't appear to have solidified himself as a near-everyday player for the Rangers and may be benefiting from a favorable runout of pitching matchups.

Lopez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Angels.

Lopez will hit the bench for a fourth straight game, with three of those absences coming against left-handed pitching. Justin Foscue will draw the start at the keystone Sunday, but Lopez still appears to be the favored option at the position versus righties.

Massey is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Tigers.

After starting in the last three games, the left-handed-hitting Massey will hit the bench for the series finale while the Tigers send a lefty primary pitcher (Andrew Sears) to the bump. Tyler Tolbert will spell Massey at second base and will bat seventh.

McKinstry is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Royals.

After starting in five of the Tigers' previous six games, the left-handed-hitting McKinstry will retreat to the bench while the Royals send southpaw Daniel Lynch to the hill. Ben Malgeri will replace McKinstry in right field and will bat seventh.

McNeil is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Astros.

McNeil started the previous six games and will receive Sunday off after batting .308 (8-for-26) with a double, a homer, four RBI and three runs during that span. Tommy White will step in at first base and bat fifth versus Houston righty Cristian Javier.

Arraez (hamstring) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.

The Phillies will give Arraez the day off after he made an early exit in Saturday's 12-3 win due to cramping near his hamstring. Interim manager Don Mattingly hasn't suggested that Arraez is dealing with anything more serious, so the 29-year-old is trending toward a return to the lineup Monday in Seattle. Bryson Stott will get the nod at second base while Arraez sits for the first time since the Phillies acquired him from the Giants on Aug. 3.

Walton went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Astros.

Walton opened the scoring with a 422-foot blast to center field in the third inning, his first homer since June 15 when he was a member of the Angels. Since being picked up by the Athletics on July 12, the journeyman infielder is slashing .230/.397/.377 with six RBI, 14 runs and two stolen bases across 79 plate appearances. Overall, Walton has a .283/.374/.454 line with four homers, 18 RBI, 28 runs and two stolen bases in 176 plate appearances this season.