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  • Jean Segura 3B | CLE

    Mariners' Jean Segura: Pair of hits in Sunday's win

    Segura went 2-for-4 with an RBI double and a run in Sunday's 5-4 win over the Indians.

    He opened the scoring for the Mariners after they'd fallen behind by a 2-0 margin through four, lacing a two-bagger to deep right that plated David Freitas. Segura went hitless Opening Day, but he bounced back with three hits and a pair of RBI overall in the last two games of the three-game set against the Indians. He's projected to once again thrive near the top of the order in 2018, with dynamic leadoff man Dee Gordon likely to afford him a solid allotment of RBI opportunities over the course of the season.

  • Matt Chapman 3B | SF

    Athletics' Matt Chapman: Launches first homer of season

    Chapman went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run and a walk in Sunday's 7-4 loss to the Angels.

    His 392-foot shot to left center off Shohei Ohtani in the second plated Matt Joyce and Stephen Piscotty to give the Athletics an early 3-2 lead. After a hitless opener, Chapman came on over the final three games of the four-game set, going 4-for-10 with a double, Sunday's home run, four RBI and a walk.

  • Brian Anderson RF | ATL

    Marlins' Brian Anderson: Drives in three Sunday

    Anderson went 1-for-3 with a walk, a double and three RBI in Sunday's 6-0 win over the Cubs.

    The young third baseman hit cleanup for the Marlins with Justin Bour getting the day off, and he's earned the assignment -- Anderson has gone 6-for-18 with five RBI in the first four games of 2018. The double was his first extra-base hit, though, and despite his hot start, he'll need to show more power to get on the radar in shallower fantasy formats.

  • Anthony Rendon 3B | LAA

    Nationals' Anthony Rendon: Blasts first homer of season Sunday

    Rendon went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run in Sunday's 6-5 win over the Reds.

    His first-inning shot was his first of the season, and Rendon got the ball rolling on what ended up being a four-homer day for the Nats. The third baseman is just 3-for-13 to begin the year, but Sunday's blast could signal the beginning of one of his patented hot streaks.

  • Drew Robinson 3B | TEX

    Rangers' Drew Robinson: Homers in Sunday loss

    Robinson went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Sunday's 8-2 loss to the Astros.

    Robinson drew the start in center field, the position normally occupied by the injured Delino DeShields, who will miss up to six weeks with a fractured hamate bone in his left hand. Robinson has appeared in both games since DeShields was placed on the disabled list -- he played left field Saturday -- and should get more opportunities as long as DeShields remains sidelined. He had been in line for the heavy side of a platoon in left field but lost the job completely to Ryan Rua in spring training. But that hasn't worked out so well for the Rangers as Rua is hitless in nine at-bats. If that keeps up, Robinson may get regular at-bats regardless of DeShields' health.

  • Orioles' Manny Machado: Quiet in shutout loss

    Machado went 1-for-4 and struck out once in Baltimore's shutout loss to the Twins on Sunday.

    After Sunday's game, Machado has gone 3-for-9 (.333) with four walks over the Orioles' first three outings of the year. However, despite reaching base regularly Machado has yet to score, as many of his teammates at the top of the order have struggled offensively in the initial stages of the season.

  • Twins' Eduardo Escobar: Shows power Sunday

    Escobar went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, a double, two RBI and two runs scored in Sunday's win against the Orioles.

    Escobar sat out Saturday after a subpar showing on Opening Day. The rest appeared to help, as he put on a show in Sunday's victory, with each of his hits being for extra bases. Moving forward, Escobar figures to see regular time in Minnesota's lineup while Jorge Polanco serves his 80-game suspension.

  • Josh Donaldson 3B | MIL

    Blue Jays' Josh Donaldson: Scores twice in Sunday win

    Donaldson (arm) went 1-for-3 with two walks and two runs scored in Sunday's victory over the Yankees.

    In addition to making an impact at the dish during the victory over the Yankees, Donaldson was able to make progress towards returning to his usual spot at the hot corner. Per Gregor Chisholm of MLB.com, Donaldson participated in long toss and practiced making throws from third base after the game concluded. While he may not return to playing the field for a couple more days, Donaldson should continue receiving plenty of at-bats as designated hitter.

  • Drew Robinson 3B | TEX

    Rangers' Drew Robinson: Starting in center field Sunday

    Robinson will start in center field and bat ninth Sunday against the Astros, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

    The Rangers have a vacancy in center field with Delino DeShields likely to miss more than a month with a broken hand, and it looks like Robinson and Carlos Tocci will be tasked with filling the void. Both players hit from the right side and have received starts since DeShields was placed on the disabled list, so it appears manager Jeff Banister will opt for a timeshare at the position for now until one candidate separates himself from the other.

  • Red Sox's Rafael Devers: Hitting second Sunday

    Devers will start at third base and bat second Sunday against the Rays, Sean McAdam of BostonSportsJournal.com reports.

    After receiving a day off Saturday, Devers, who had batted sixth in the Red Sox's first two games of the season, will jump four spots in the order in his return to the lineup due to the struggling Andrew Benintendi hitting the bench. The move up in the order coupled with a matchup against a right-handed pitcher (Jake Faria) could make Devers a solid value play in DFS contests Sunday.

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