MLB Player News

Herrera isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game versus the Angels.

After collecting a base hit and an RBI in each of his last two starts, Herrera will step out of the starting nine Saturday while James McCann catches for Zac Gallen and bats seventh.

Kelly went 2-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run during Saturday's 5-2 win over the Yankees.

Kelly continued his great first half Saturday, reaching in three out of four plate appearances and clubbing his 12th home run of the season. With one game to go before the All-Star break, the 30-year-old Kelly is slashing .272/.374/.518 with 12 home runs and 33 RBI, putting him on pace for a career-best campaign in all those categories. He's also off to a strong start in July with a 1.180 OPS in seven games.

Naylor isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the White Sox.

Naylor went 0-for-4 with a walk in the final game of Friday's twin bill and will now take a seat on the bench while Austin Hedges catches for starter Tanner Bibee.

Stephenson is not in Saturday's lineup against the Rockies.

Stephenson continues to alternate starts with Jose Trevino, with this being Stephenson's third absence in the last seven games. Trevino will hit eighth in the order Saturday.

Fermin isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game versus the Mets.

Fermin will sit down for the fourth time in five games after making five consecutive starts earlier in the month. Salvador Perez will serve as Kansas City's catcher while Jonathan India gets a turn as the DH.

Smith is not in the lineup Saturday against the Giants.

Smith had started two straight games, but his day off Saturday should set him up to be in the lineup Sunday as the Dodgers head into the All-Star break. Dalton Rushing will take over at catcher and hit ninth.

Pages isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against Atlanta.

After going 1-for-2 with two RBI during Friday's loss, Pages will give way to Yohel Pozo behind the dish.

Baldwin isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against St. Louis.

Baldwin will get a chance to catch his breath Saturday after going 2-for-4 with an RBI in Friday's series opener. Sean Murphy will pick up another start at catcher and bat fourth.

Heim went 1-for-4 with a double and two RBI in Friday's 7-3 win over the Astros.

Heim's two-run double in the third inning turned out to be the game-winning knock. July is shaping up to be the catcher's best month. Heim, who's batting .224 for the season, is 10-for-38 (.263) with three doubles and six RBI over 10 games this month.

Dingler isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Mariners.

Dingler will grab a seat on the bench Saturday after going 0-for-2 with a strikeout and a HBP during Friday's series opener. Jake Rogers will take over behind the plate and bat ninth.