MLB Player News

  • Brad Miller DH | SD

    Phillies' Brad Miller: Goes deep twice

    Miller went 4-for-5 with two home runs and three RBI in a 4-3 loss against the Marlins on Sunday.

    While he didn't reach base a lot, Miller posted a .305 ISO in limited opportunities during 2019. He's recorded 20 extra-base hits in just 154 at-bats this season, including seven home runs in his final nine contests. In three of those nine games, Miller had multiple homers. He finished the season hitting .260 with 13 home runs, 25 RBI, 26 runs and two steals in 79 games.

  • Alex Dickerson DH | ATL

    Giants' Alex Dickerson: Sitting in season finale

    Dickerson is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Dodgers, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

    Dickerson will conclude the season with back-to-back absences from the lineup while the Dodgers roll out another left-handed starting pitcher (Rich Hill). After losing much of the past two seasons to injury, Dickerson proved he still had something left in the tank while he was up with the big club in 2019, slashing .279/.335/.494 (115 wRC+) across 188 plate appearances. The 29-year-old's solid offensive showing could put him in position to open 2020 in a large-side platoon role in the corner outfield.

  • Joc Pederson DH | TEX

    Dodgers' Joc Pederson: Out of Sunday's lineup

    Pederson is not in Sunday's lineup against the Giants.

    He is hitting .339 with nine home runs in 22 games this month. Chris Taylor will start in right field and lead off.

  • Bryce Harper 1B | PHI

    Phillies' Bryce Harper: Clubs 35th homer

    Harper went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run and a stolen base in Saturday's 9-3 win over the Marlins.

    Harper is finishing the season on a strong note as he is 15-for-46 (.326 average) with four doubles, one triple, four home runs and 12 RBI in his last 13 contests. Overall the 26-year-old has a .259/.372/.511 slash line with 35 home runs, 114 RBI and 15 stolen bases in 156 games.

  • Justin Turner DH | CHC

    Dodgers' Justin Turner: Won't return Sunday

    Turner (back) will not return Sunday against the Giants, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.

    A minor back issue will cut Turner's season a few games short, though he's expected to take part in a simulated game Tuesday in hopes of not missing any time in the playoffs. He'll wrap up the season with 27 homers and a .290/.372/.509 slash line in 135 games.

  • Brad Miller DH | SD

    Phillies' Brad Miller: Not starting Saturday

    Miller is not in the lineup Saturday against the Marlins.

    Miller sits after starting nine of the last 10 games in left field. He hit .313 with five homers over that stretch. Phil Gosselin gets the start in his absence.

  • Alex Dickerson DH | ATL

    Giants' Alex Dickerson: Sits against southpaw

    Dickerson will hit the bench Saturday against the Dodgers.

    Dickerson sits against lefty Hyun-Jin Ryu. Joey Rickard gets the start in left field.

  • Brandon Belt DH | TOR

    Giants' Brandon Belt: On bench again lefty

    Belt will sit against lefty Hyun-Jin Ryu and the Dodgers on Saturday.

    Belt has struggled at the plate for most of September, hitting just .228/.299/.405. Austin Slater gets the nod at first base in his absence.

  • Justin Turner DH | CHC

    Dodgers' Justin Turner: Not back yet

    Turner (back) remains sidelined Saturday against San Francisco, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.

    Back tightness has kept Turner out of the lineup since Tuesday. He reportedly had a shot to return Saturday but needs at least one more day off. He's considered questionable for Sunday's season finale as well but is expected to participate in a simulated game Tuesday, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports. Matt Beaty starts at third base in his absence.

  • Joc Pederson DH | TEX

    Dodgers' Joc Pederson: Homers again in win

    Pederson went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Friday's win over San Francisco.

    Pederson put the cap on a five-run second inning with a a 434-foot blast to right field. The 27-year-old has been on a tear in his last three starts, going 5-for-10 with four homers and six RBI. He ranks 11th in the National League with 36 long balls this season and fifth with 12.4 AB/HR.

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