MLB Player News

McCutchen went 1-for-3 with two walks and a stolen base Saturday against the Athletics.

McCutchen's power production has been nonexistent of late -- he has no extra-base hits in July -- but he has produced on the basepaths in that time. Since the calendar flipped, he has two stolen bases on three attempts, bringing his season total to eight. That puts him on pace for his highest single-season mark since 2014, helping him maintain fantasy viability despite disappointing production in most other areas.

Carpenter went 2-for-4 with a solo home run during Saturday's loss to the Reds.

Carpenter led off the game with his 18th home run of the year and third of July. The infielder has enjoyed a renaissance in the first half of 2018, compiling a .263/.372/.522 slash line with 42 RBI and 56 runs over 374 plate appearances.

Belt was ejected from Saturday's game for arguing balls and strikes, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic Bay Area reports.

Belt was tossed while heading back onto the field to play defense after berating a check-swing appeal that didn't go his way. He went 0-for-3 and was replaced at first base by Pablo Sandoval.

Turner (groin) is unlikely to play Saturday or Sunday but is not expected to need a trip to the disabled list, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

Turner tweaked his adductor Wednesday and hasn't started since, but the Dodgers don't believe the injury to be a serious one. They'll want to give him as much rest as possible but expect him to be ready to go right after the break.

Pederson is not in the lineup Saturday against the Angels.

As usual, Pederson will take a seat against a lefty, with Andrew Heaney on the mound for the Angels. Enrique Hernandez will start in left field.

Miller is out of the lineup for the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Pirates.

Miller will head to the bench after an 0-for-3, two-strikeout showing in the first game of the twin bill. Jonathan Villar will take over at second base.

Turner (groin/hamstring) remains out of the lineup Saturday against the Angels.

Turner tweaked his adductor Wednesday and has been out of the starting lineup ever since, though he did appear off the bench Thursday. He's considered day-to-day, but with just one day remaining before the All-Star break it wouldn't be surprising to see him held out again Sunday in order to get a full eight days of rest. Max Muncy will man the hot corner in his absence.

Cespedes (hip) might return from the disabled list as early as July 20 against the Yankees, Tim Britton of The Athletic New York reports.

Cespedes managed to successfully run the bases, and he'll either head for a simulated game or a short rehab stint over the All-Star break. If all goes well, Mickey Callaway stated Cespedes could serve as the designated hitter during the Mets' first series coming out of the break. More news on his status should surface as he begins the next step in his rehab.

Blackmon went 2-for-5 with a solo home run in a 10-7 win over Seattle on Friday.

Blackmon has now left the yard five times in his last nine games to give him 19 home runs on the season. His .846 OPS through 358 at-bats is not on par with the 1.000 mark he put up in last season's ridiculous campaign, but Blackmon is capable of putting up hot streaks with the best of them when he's locked in, so that number could stand to rise in a hurry if he's able to keep up his recent pace into the second half of the season.

Turner (groin/hamstring) will be considered day-to-day moving forward, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

Turner was held out of Friday's starting lineup against the Angels after tweaking a muscle Wednesday, although he'll be able to hit off the bench if needed. The Dodgers are likely being cautious with their star third baseman, especially since the All-Star break is right around the corner. Turner is set to receive medical treatment for the issue, and he'll likely be reevaluated prior to Saturday's tilt.