MLB Player News
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Nico Hoerner 2B | CHC
Cubs' Nico Hoerner: Doubles, scores twice in win
Hoerner went 2-for-4 with a walk, two doubles and two runs scored in Friday's 11-7 win over the Rockies.
Hoerner benefitted from the friendly confines of Coors Field and continued his strong recent play. Over his last 15 games, the infielder is batting .302 with a home run, two stolen bases, six RBI and six runs scored. Hoerner remains a strong contact hitter with a .292 batting average overall, and his greatest fantasy asset is his speed, as he has 23 stolen bases in 27 attempts.
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Kyle Farmer 2B | COL
Rockies' Kyle Farmer: Pops homer off bench
Farmer went 1-for-1 with a two-run home run Friday against the Cubs.
Farmer entered the game as a defensive replacement for Ezequiel Tovar in the eighth inning and managed his seventh home run of the season. Farmer has started only two of Colorado's last 14 games.
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Jordan Lawlar SS | ARI
Diamondbacks' Jordan Lawlar: Starts at third base
Lawlar started at third base and went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts in Friday's 3-0 win over the Dodgers.
Lawlar's three-K night continued a trend that was evident in his previous visits to the majors: striking out a lot. In two brief stints with Arizona, he's been overwhelmed by the pitching, collecting 20 strikeouts over 56 plate appearances. HIs presence in the lineup resulted in Blaze Alexander, who had been the primary third baseman since the Eugenio Suarez trade, being moved to second base Friday while Ketel Marte served as the DH. Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo told Alex Weiner of Arizona Sports that Lawlar would see time on the left side of the infield while Alexander migrates around the field, including time in center field. The manager added that Lawlar will be in the lineup against every left-hander, and the club will mix-and-match against righties.
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Jackson Holliday SS | BAL
Orioles' Jackson Holliday: Records 13th steal
Holliday went 2-for-4 with a walk, a stolen base and a run scored in Friday's 15-8 loss to the Giants.
Holliday has posted consecutive multi-hit efforts after going eight games without one. The infielder is batting a paltry .173 (17-for-98) over 25 contests in August, adding just four extra-base hits, six RBI and three steals. For the season, he's posted a lackluster .244/.306/.378 slash line with 15 homers, 13 steals, 49 RBI, 60 runs scored, 18 doubles and two triples across 126 contests. Baltimore continues to put him in a position to succeed as the leadoff hitter, but he's still looking for long-term consistency.
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Dylan Moore 2B | TEX
Rangers' Dylan Moore: Officially promoted
The Rangers selected Moore's contract from Triple-A Round Rock on Friday.
With Corey Seager (abdomen) expected to miss the vast majority, if not the remainder of the regular season, Moore will come up from the minors to round out the Rangers' infield depth. Josh Smith is expected to take over as Texas' primary shortstop going forward; however, Moore's ability to play virtually every position could allow him to play on a somewhat consistent basis.
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Tommy Edman 2B | LAD
Dodgers' Tommy Edman: Taking live at-bats
Edman (ankle) took live at-bats Friday for the first time since landing on the 10-day injured list Aug. 4, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.
Edman continues to progress in his recovery from a sprained right ankle that landed him on the 10-day IL. The veteran infielder is aiming to be reinstated from the IL in early September, but a timeline for his return should be more once he's been given the green light to embark on a rehab assignment.
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Jordan Lawlar SS | ARI
Diamondbacks' Jordan Lawlar: Back in bigs
The Diamondbacks recalled Lawlar from Triple-A Reno on Friday.
Lawlar is back with Arizona for the first time since being optioned to Reno in late May. A Grade 1 hamstring strain held him out from late June to mid-August, which could have delayed his big-league return. The top prospect replaces Pavin Smith (quadriceps) on the active roster. Torey Lovullo said Friday that Lawlar will mostly play on the left side of the diamond while Blaze Alexander moves around, per Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com.
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Mason McCoy SS | SD
Padres' Mason McCoy: Joining big-league club
The Padres recalled McCoy from Triple-A El Paso on Friday.
McCoy will fill in for Xander Bogaerts (foot), who's being placed on the 10-day injured list. McCoy has gone hitless in five plate appearances with the Padres this season, but he's logged an .804 OPS with 11 homers and 17 stolen bases with El Paso. McCoy will likely compete with Jose Iglesias for starts at the shortstop position.
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Jeff McNeil 2B | NYM
Mets' Jeff McNeil: Receiving Friday off
McNeil is out of the lineup for Friday's game versus the Marlins.
McNeil started the previous six games and will take a seat after going hitless in the past three contests. Starling Marte is serving as the designated hitter Friday, which pushes Mark Vientos to third base and Brett Baty to second.
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Matt McLain SS | CIN
Reds' Matt McLain: On bench Friday
McLain is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Cardinals.
McLain will get the night off after making four consecutive starts at second base. Santiago Espinal will fill in at the keystone and bat ninth.