MLB Player News

Blackmon is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks, Danielle Allentuck of The Denver Gazette reports.

The 35-year-old will close out the season on the bench for the Rockies, while Yonathan Daza enters the outfield mix Sunday. Blackmon has a .269/.349/.409 slash line with 13 homers, 78 RBI and 76 runs in 581 plate appearances this season.

Dickerson (foot) is out of the lineup Sunday against the Padres, Amy Gutierrez of the Giants' official site reports.

Dickerson has been out of the lineup since being hit by a pitch on the left foot Tuesday, though his appearance as a pinch hitter Saturday indicates he's close to being fully healthy. Kris Bryant will move to left field while LaMonte Wade starts in right Sunday.

Turner went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run and an additional run in an 8-3 win over Milwaukee on Saturday.

Turner took Milwaukee starter Corbin Burnes deep in the first inning to give Los Angeles an early 3-1 lead and later singled and scored in the fourth. The veteran third baseman is 6-for-12 over his last four games with a double and two home runs and is slashing .279/.363/.474 on the season.

Soler will sit Saturday against the Mets.

Atlanta will rotate its lineup heavily in order to rest several regulars ahead of the playoffs. Soler sits for the second straight day, with Joc Pederson again starting in right field.

Miller isn't starting Saturday's game against the Marlins.

Miller will head to the bench with left-hander Jesus Luzardo on the mound for Miami. J.T. Realmuto will shift to first base while Andrew Knapp starts at catcher.

Dickerson (foot) remains on the bench for Saturday's game against San Diego, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Dickerson hasn't played since getting hit in the foot by a pitch Tuesday against Arizona. LaMonte Wade starts in left field Saturday.

Ruf went 1-for-4 with a solo home run Friday in a 3-0 win over the Padres.

The veteran got San Francisco off to a quick start, going deep to left field with one out in the first inning. The long ball extended his season marks to 16 homers and 43 RBI, both of which are career highs. Since returning from the injured list Sept. 30, Ruf has gone 3-for-8 with a pair of extra-base hits and two RBI.

Dickerson (foot) isn't starting Friday's game against the Padres, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Dickerson was hit by a pitch on his foot Tuesday and will be out of the starting nine for a third straight game. It's not clear whether he'll be available off the bench, but Darin Ruf will start in left field and bat second.

Soler is not in the lineup Friday against the Mets.

Atlanta clinched the NL East division title Thursday, and Soler will head to the bench after starting the past 10 games. Joc Pederson will man right field in his absence.

McCutchen is not in the lineup Friday at Miami, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

McCutchen started the last 12 games and will head to the bench Friday with the Phillies now eliminated from playoff contention. Odubel Herrera will shift to left field while Travis Jankowski mans center.