MLB Player News

Harper is not in the lineup Friday against the Braves, Meghan Montemurro of The Athletic reports.

The 27-year-old started all 21 games in right field this season, so he'll receive a day off Friday as manager Joe Girardi described him as "dog-tired," per Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer. Harper has an impressive 1.147 OPS with six homers, 21 runs, 16 RBI and four stolen bases through 86 plate appearances. Roman Quinn receives the start in right field for the Phillies.

Belt is not in the lineup Friday against Arizona, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

The 32-year-old will take a seat with left-hander Robbie Ray pitching for the Diamondbacks in the series opener after going 1-for-3 with a run and two walks Thursday. Wilmer Flores starts at first base Friday, while Austin Slater serves as the designated hitter.

Dickerson is out of the lineup Friday against the Diamondbacks, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

The Giants are facing their third straight left-handed starter with Robbie Ray on the mound for the Diamondbacks, and Dickerson has been on the bench for all three games. Hunter Pence receives the start in left field for San Francisco.

McCutchen went 4-for-8 with a double, four RBI, and one run scored across both games of the Phillies' doubleheader against the Blue Jays on Thursday.

McCutchen delivered two knocks in each game, with the big blow coming on a bases loaded double in the first inning of the second contest. After a slow start to the season, McCutchen now has a five-game hitting streak, three of which have been multi-hit efforts. That has brought his line to .243/.289/.329 to go along with seven runs scored and 12 RBI across 76 plate appearances for the campaign.

Harper went 1-for-3 with a solo home run as the Phillies fell to the Blue Jays 3-2 in Game 1 of Thursday's doubleheader.

Harper opened the scoring with a solo homer off Chase Anderson in the first. The slugger has six homers and 16 RBI with a stellar .343/.470./.687 line on the season.

Dickerson is not in the lineup Thursday against the Angels, Amy Gutierrez of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Dickerson will stick on the bench for a second straight game with another left-hander in Jose Suarez starting for the Angels. In his absence, Darin Ruf will draw another start in left field.

Pederson is not starting Thursday against the Mariners.

Pederson will head to the bench for Thursday's series finale with left-hander Yusei Kikuchi on the mound for Seattle. A.J. Pollock is covering left field in his absence, with Matt Beaty serving as DH.

Miller went 3-for-5 with a double, three RBI and two walks while playing in both games of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Cubs.

The Cardinals' extensive list of absent players due to the team's recent COVID-19 outbreak has afforded the versatile Miller an abundance of playing time since St. Louis resumed play Saturday. The veteran has made excellent use of the opportunity, hitting .438 (7-for-16) with a pair of home runs and nine RBI while logging at least one official at-bat in each of the eight games during that span. Miller started at third base in Game 1 on Wednesday before filling in at shortstop for the nightcap of the doubleheader.

Pederson went 1-for-4 with a solo home run during Wednesday's loss to Seattle.

Pederson provided the Dodgers with their first lead of the game by launching a solo homer off Taijuan Walker in the second inning. Unfortunately, Los Angeles fell short this time. Across 67 at-bats this season, the 28-year-old is batting a mere .164/.263/.343 with four home runs.

Carpenter went 2-for-7 with a grand slam during Wednesday's doubleheader against the Cubs.

The 34-year-old started the twin bill off strong with the 410-foot grand slam during the first inning of the matinee, and he was thrown out at second base during the nightcap while attempting to stretch a single into a double. Carpenter has a .238/.304/.357 slash line with one homer, 11 RBI and 13 strikeouts through 46 plate appearances this season.