MLB Player News

Rivera went 1-for-4 with a stolen base and two runs scored in Thursday's 6-4 win over Seattle.

The third baseman singled in the sixth inning before a Salvador Perez grand slam. Rivera then got aboard on an error in the seventh, stole second and scored on a Nicky Lopez single. The 25-year-old Rivera has recorded both of his stolen bases this year in the last five games. He's hit .262 with a home run, five RBI and 10 runs scored through 19 games in August, emerging as a regular presence in the lineup, albeit at the bottom of the order lately.

Urias went 3-for-4 with a double, a walk, two RBI and two runs scored in Thursday's 13-1 win over the Angels.

The 27-year-old got the start at shortstop with Jorge Mateo (back/hip) still sidelined. Urias was able to make an impact from the No. 6 spot in the order, and he's now produced nine RBI in his last seven contests. The recent surge has lifted his slash line to .277/.353/.432 with seven home runs, 34 RBI, 28 runs scored and a stolen base through 238 plate appearances. He figures to see regular playing time around the infield over the final month-plus of the season.

Chapman went 2-for-2 with a solo home run, an additional RBI and two walks as Oakland fell 7-6 to the Yankees on Thursday.

Chapman launched his 20th home run to lead off the third inning, walked with the bases load in the fourth, singled in the sixth and waked in the eighth to reach base four times for only the second time all season. While the third baseman's 2021 has been a disappointment thus far, Chapman has turned things around in August with a .269/.402/.552 slash line in 20 games.

Ramirez went 2-for-3 with a pair of walks, one RBI, three stolen bases and three runs scored in Thursday's 10-6 win over Texas.

Ramirez notched steals in each of his first three trips to the plate, accounting for his fourth multi-steal game of the season. He's up to 19-for-22 in thefts this year. The third baseman has been locked in at the plate in his last 12 games, going 17-for-50 (.340) with four home runs, 12 RBI, 11 runs scored and six steals.

Segura went 2-for-5 with a home run and two RBI in a loss to Arizona on Thursday.

Batting in the two-hole, Segura took advantage of a fifth-inning error to launch a two-run home run to get Philadelphia on the board. His ninth home run of the season, Segura has a .735 OPS in August and will continue to draw starts at the top of the lineup when healthy.

Devers went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run and another RBI during Thursday's win over the Twins.

Devers cranked a 396-footer against Kyle Barraclough in the sixth inning to tally his 30th long ball of the year. The 24-year-old, who is batting .276/.352/.550 on the season, is within arm's reach of surpassing his career high of 32 homers set during his 2019 campaign.

Astudillo went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run during Thursday's loss to the Red Sox.

Astudillo got the Twins on the board with a 371-foot shot against Chris Sale in the fifth inning. The 29-year-old has battled for playing time this season, hitting .257/.281/.421 with seven long balls across 61 games. Mitch Garver (back) and Ryan Jeffers (heel) are both nursing injuries, which could open up more catching opportunities for Astudillo.

Sosa went 2-for-3 with a home run, two RBI and two runs scored in an 11-7 loss to Pittsburgh on Thursday.

Drawing the start at shortstop batting seventh Thursday, Sosa hit home run No. 4 on the season, while also adding an infield single in the second inning. Sosa has now drawn a start in four of his past five games, two of which he has collected multiple hits.

Arenado went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in a loss to the Pirates on Thursday.

Arenado opened the scoring Thursday night with a first inning, two-run home run off Pirates starter Mitch Keller. The veteran third-baseman has collected just one multi-hit outing over his past nine games, while this was his first home run since Aug. 15 against Kansas City.

Urshela is starting at third base and hitting eighth Thursday against the Athletics.

Urshela was activated from the injured list earlier in the day and will now return to his starting role at third base. He was sidelined for over three weeks by a strained hamstring, and he participated in two rehab games prior to being activated. Rougned Odor is out of the lineup Thursday and should see a dip in playing time moving forward due to Urshela's return.