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Brewers shortstop Jean Segura extended his hitting streak to 10 games Wednesday against the Rangers, one night after picking up his 35th stolen base in unconventional fashion. Segura was left hanging off third base after a botched bunt attempt, but managed to swipe home anyways after the Rangers botched the rundown.

Segura now has 35 steals with about a month and a half left in the season, and he isn't satisfied until he settles on a nice, big round number.

"I've always been an aggressive runner," Segura told MLB.com. "It's a part of my game, stealing and running. One of my goals is 50 [steals]."

Segura is hitting .313 with an .809 OPS on the season, and he ranks second in the National League in steals. 

Orioles third baseman Manny Machado belted his 11th home run Wednesday in Arizona. Machado went very deep to left field for a two-run homer in the second inning off Patrick Corbin.

Machado finished the game 3 for 6 with two RBI and a run scored. He's batting .295 on the season for Baltimore. The 21-year-old is heating up again with hits in eight of his last 11 games, including five multi-hit games over that stretch.

Nationals second baseman Anthony Rendon returned to the starting lineup and enjoyed a productive performance at the plate Tuesday against the Giants.

Rendon lined a double in the opening frame for his only hit of the night. He finished 1 for 2 with two walks and a strikeout in a 4-2 win. He is hitting .264 with six homers and 22 RBI in 235 at-bats.

Rockies infielder DJ LeMahieu turned in a big performance in his team's 14-2 win over the Padres Monday, going 3 for 4 with one walk, one home run, two RBI, three runs and a stolen base.

It was LeMahieu's second three-hit performance in his last four games and his third three-hit game in August, raising his line to .275/.314/.370 with two home runs, 18 RBI and 14 stolen bases in 265 at-bats.

Phillies third baseman Cody Asche hit a three-run home run and stole his first base in his team's 5-1 win over the Braves Monday. Asche's 2-for-4 performance gives him a .225/.262/.425 line with two home runs and seven RBI in 40 at-bats.

Twins third baseman Trevor Plouffe had a much-needed homer in Monday's win over the Indians.

Plouffe went deep for the 11th time this season in the second inning for all the runs the Twins would need in the game. He hit a two-run shot.

The corner infielder finished 2 for 3 with a walk in the nice performance. He's now batting .237 for the year.

The 27-year-old had recorded just one hit in his previous 16 at-bats.

Athletics third baseman Josh Donaldson will serve as the team's designated hitter Monday against the Blue Jays.

Donaldson will hit third against pitcher J.A. Happ. Alberto Callaspo will play third. Donaldson is hitting .296/.376/.484 in 419 at-bats. 

Pirates third baseman Pedro Alvarez overcame a left index finger injury and launched his 28th home run of the season Sunday against the Rockies.

Alvarez took Chad Bettis deep for a solo shot in the second inning. He finished 1 for 4 with a run scored and an RBI in a 3-2 defeat. He is hitting .236/.296/.482 in 394 at-bats.

Nationals manager Davey Johnson said he held second baseman Anthony Rendon out of the lineup Sunday against the Phillies for precautionary reasons to rest his left forearm, according to The Washington Post. Rendon was seeing flexing and rotating his left forearm after his final at-bat Saturday.

Rendon was deemed to have no problems with his forearm after being evaluated by team physician Dr. Wiemi Douoguih.

"He’s fine," Johnson said.

Pirates third baseman Pedro Alvarez, who was spiked on his left index finger Saturday, swung in the batting cages Sunday morning and reported feeling fine, according to the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. He is wearing a bandage, but doesn't have to wear a splint.

Alvarez was in the starting lineup Sunday against the Rockies.