MLB Player News

Vogelbach is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cubs.

Vogelbach started the past seven games, including two starts against left-handed pitchers, but will receive Sunday off with southpaw Justin Steele on the mound for Chicago. The 29-year-old slugger is in the midst of a six-game hit streak, during which he's gone 7-for-21 with two home runs, a double, three walks, three RBI and three runs. Bryan Reynolds will serve as the designated hitter for the series finale, with Jake Marisnick set to roam center field.

Dickerson went 1-for-3 with a walk, a two-run home run and a second run scored in Saturday's 9-7 loss to the Marlins.

His fourth-inning blast off Elieser Hernandez gave Atlanta a short-lived 4-2 lead in the wild contest. Dickerson hasn't seen much playing time or success to begin the season, as Saturday's homer was his first of the year and only his second hit in 25 at-bats.

Blackmon went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run Saturday in a win over the Tigers in Game 2 of a doubleheader.

Blackmon's lone hit of the game was a big one, as his long ball accounted for the Rockies' final two runs and proved to be the difference in the eventual victory. The veteran outfielder is off to a slow start this season with a .227/.306/.409 slash line, but he does have four extra-base hits (two homers, two doubles) and six RBI over 51 plate appearances.

Canha is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Diamondbacks.

Canha started three straight games after being reinstated from the COVID-19 IL, and he will get a breather Saturday night. Jeff McNeil will start in left field in Canha's place, and Robinson Cano will take over for McNeil at the keystone.

Blackmon is not in the lineup for Game 1 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Tigers.

The veteran outfielder is hitting .225/.311/.350 with one home run in 40 at-bats. His absence could be related to the Tigers starting lefty Tarik Skubal. Randal Grichuk is starting in right field while Yonathan Daza enters the lineup in center field.

Harper went 2-for-4 with an RBI double and a run scored in Friday's 4-2 win over the Brewers.

Harper got the Phillies on the board early with his RBI double off of Freddy Peralta in the first inning. He later scored on Alec Bohm's eighth-inning single. The reigning NL MVP has racked up 11 RBI and seven extra-base hits through 54 at-bats. He's been serving as the DH lately due to an elbow issue.

Pederson isn't starting Friday against the Nationals, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Pederson will get a breather against left-hander Patrick Corbin after hitting .292 with two homers, a double, five runs, three RBI and a stolen base in his last seven appearances. Austin Slater will start in left field and lead off.

Harper is serving as the designated hitter and batting third in Friday's game against the Brewers.

Harper hasn't played in the field since Saturday as he deals with a sore elbow, but he'll remain in the lineup as a designated hitter for a fifth consecutive game. He recently underwent an MRI on his right elbow that revealed a minor strain, and he won't be allowed to throw until Tuesday, Jim Salisbury of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports. While the 29-year-old would've likely required a trip to the injured list before the universal designated hitter was introduced, he should be able to continue playing through the injury as the DH.

Canha went 2-for-4 with two RBI in Thursday's win over the Giants.

He supplied the Mets with some insurance in the third inning, bringing home two runs with a two-out single. Canha hasn't missed a beat since spending a week on the COVID-19 injured list, and while he's still looking for his first extra-base hit this season, the 33-year-old outfielder is batting .379 with a .471 OBP and six RBI through eight games.

Hummel went 2-for-5 with a home run and two RBI in Thursday's 4-3 win over the Nationals.

Hummel batted leadoff after riding the bench for two games against Washington and gave his batting average a much-needed boost. Through his first 12 games in the majors, the 27-year-old is slashing .154/.353/.385.