MLB Player News

Machado went 1-for-4 with an RBI and a stolen base in Friday's 7-3 win against the Pirates.

Machado made fantasy managers who roster him happy with a single and a stolen base in the fourth inning, and he knocked in a run with a sacrifice fly in the fifth. The theft was the veteran third baseman's fourth of the campaign, though it was his first since April 14. Machado has reached base safely in 10 straight games and is slashing .472/.535/.722 with two homers, seven RBI and 10 runs over that stretch.

McMahon went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run and a walk Friday against the Reds.

McMahon managed only one hit, but he made it by count by taking Hunter Greene yard in the fifth frame to record his second home run of the season. It was his first long ball since April 17, though he did have three doubles in 10 starts in that span. McMahon has also found other ways to contribute, as he has at least one hit in seven of his last nine games, and he's also collected seven RBI and three runs scored in that span. Overall, McMahon is hitting .242/.359/.424 across 78 plate appearances on the campaign.

Manager Buck Showalter said Davis (foot) is feeling much better and could be available off the bench Friday against the Phillies, Deesha Thosar of the New York Daily News reports.

The 29-year-old had X-rays on his left foot come back negative after being hit by a pitch Wednesday, and the injury may not end up resulting in much of an absence. Davis remains out of the lineup Friday, though he'd likely be sitting regardless of the injury since righty Aaron Nola is pitching for Philadelphia.

Madrigal isn't starting Friday against Milwaukee.

Madrigal has hit just .130 with a double, two RBI, two walks and three strikeouts over his last seven appearances, and he'll be out of the lineup for a second straight game. Jonathan Villar will start at the keystone and bat second.

Riley went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in a 5-1 win over the Cubs on Thursday.

Riley gave the Braves an early lead with a 429-foot solo shot to left field in the first inning. The blast was his fifth of the campaign, tied for seventh-most in the league. Three of Riley's long balls have come in his past five games.

Arenado remains in the lineup Thursday against the Diamondbacks and is appealing his suspension, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

Arenado was suspended two games for his role in a brawl Wednesday against the Mets. However, he'll be eligible to remain in the lineup while the appeals process plays out. Arenado is set to start at third base and hit cleanup Thursday against the Diamondbacks.

Moustakas went 2-for-3 with a walk, two runs scored and an RBI in Thursday's loss to the Padres.

Moustakas' return comes at a good time, with the Reds about to embark on a road trip to Coors Field this weekend. The addition of the universal DH is especially helpful for him as he works his way back from his biceps injury.

Arenado has been issued a two-game suspension for his role in a benches-clearing brawl Wednesday against the Mets, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

It seems likely that Arenado will appeal his two-game ban since the Cardinals haven't removed him from Thursday's lineup against the Diamondbacks. He's gone 5-for-18 with a double, three RBI, a run and three walks in his last five appearances.

Machado went 4-for-5 with two runs and an RBI during Thursday's 7-5 win over the Reds.

Machado rallied the Padres with a leadoff double in the sixth, which propelled a four-run inning to give San Diego the lead. He added an RBI single in the eighth to extend the Padres' lead to three runs. Machado has nine hits over his last three games and is currently hitting .395 with 12 RBI.

Madrigal isn't starting Thursday's game against Atlanta.

Madrigal will get a breather after he went 2-for-11 with a double, an RBI, a walk and three strikeouts in his last three appearances. Jonathan Villar will start at the keystone and bat fifth.