MLB Player News

Pirates third baseman Pedro Alvarez went yard for the second day in a row Friday against the Cardinals in Game 2 of the National League Division Series.

Alvarez took opposing starter Lance Lynn deep for a two-run shot in the second inning to give Pittsburgh an early 3-0 lead. He finished 2 for 4 with a walk, two runs scored and two RBI in a 7-1 victory. He has gone 3 of 7 with a walk, three runs scored, two homers and three RBI through the first two games of the NLDS.

Pirates third baseman Pedro Alvarez provided the only run of the night for Pittsburgh during Thursday's Game 1 loss to the Cardinals in the NLDS. Alvarez launched a a 437-foot solo home run in fifth inning. He finished 1 for 3 with one run scored and one RBI in a 9-1 defeat.

Rays third baseman Evan Longoria came up big in Texas Monday night as Tampa Bay won the one-game playoff to earn the one-game wild card game in Cleveland.

Longoria fell a triple shy of the cycle as he went 3 for 4 with a walk in the game. He homered in the third inning for a two-run shot, his 32nd of the year. He added a double and scored twice.

Longoria finishes his regular season with a .269 average and 88 runs batted in. His big game means the Rays must beat Cleveland if they hope to get into a playoff series.

Orioles third baseman Manny Machado consulted with Dr. James Andrews on Monday, and the second opinion he received from him supported the one he already received from the team's medical staff. Dr. Andrews recommended that Machado rest his injured left knee and embark on a rehab program rather than undergoing surgery.

Machado will have the MPL tear re-examined in roughly four weeks, and his next steps will be mapped out at that point. If he does not make sufficient progress, surgery could still be a possibility.

Phillies third baseman Cody Asche was removed from Sunday's game against the Braves after taking a throw from outfielder Domonic Brown off the chin.

The injury may require stitches for Asche, who ends the season with a .235/.302/.389 line, five home runs and 22 RBI in 162 at-bats.

Brewers shortstop Jean Segura is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's finale against the Mets. He returned from a hamstring injury Saturday, playing eight innings while going 0 for 4 at the plate.

Segura is tied for the National League lead in stolen bases with 44 and has hit .294/.329/.423 with 12 home runs and 49 RBI in 588 at-bats.

Brewers infielder Jean Segura was able to play Saturday against the Mets, his first appearance since Sept. 18 due to a hamstring injury. Segura played eight innings before being pulled in a double switch, after going 0 for 4 with a strikeouts.

Segura enters the final game of the season hitting .294/.329/.423, with 12 home runs, 49 RBI and 44 stolen bases. 

Pirates third baseman Pedro Alvarez blasted his 36th home run of the season on Saturday in Cincinnati. Alvarez took starter Bronson Arroyo deep in the fourth inning for a solo shot.

Alvarez hit one of six homers for the Pirates on the day. He finished the game going 2 for 4 and is batting .233 on the year for the Pirates. He now has exactly 100 RBI on the season.

The 26-year-old has gone 6 for 17 over his last four games with two homers and six RBI. He hasn't had the best of averages, but he's been a big-time producer for the Pirates on their run to the wild card playoff game.

Brewers infielder Jean Segura finally returned to the starting lineup Saturday against the Mets. He had been out since Sept. 18 due to a hamstring injury. Segura returns to action boasting a .296 batting average over 584 at-bats for the Brewers. 

Brewers shortstop Jean Segura is still out Friday against the Mets.

Segura has been out since September 18 with a hamstring injury. He's hitting .296/.331/.426 in 584 at-bats.