MLB Player News
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Justin Turner DH | CHC
Dodgers' Justin Turner: Leaves Monday's game with knee injury
Turner left Monday's game with a foot injury, Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register reports.
Turner fouled a ball off his foot in the ninth inning and exited the game when the Dodgers took the field in the bottom half of the inning. He will likely be evaluated soon and more information regarding the injury should be released shortly.
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Joc Pederson DH | TEX
Dodgers' Joc Pederson: Not in Monday's lineup
Pederson is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Pirates, according to David Vassegh of AM 570 LA reports.
As has typically been the case this season, Pederson will be held out with a left-hander -- this time, Francisco Liriano -- on the mound for the opponent. Trayce Thompson will get the start in center field in Pederson's place.
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Marcell Ozuna DH | PIT
Marlins' Marcell Ozuna: Remains out Sunday
Ozuna (wrist) remains out of the lineup Sunday against the Cubs.
Ozuna was held out of action for Saturday's matchup due to what was later revealed as wrist soreness, and that ailment will force another absence Sunday. With a team day off on tap for Monday, the Marlins are likely being overly cautious with their center fielder in an effort to get him healthy before next week's two-game series in Detroit. With Ozuna on the shelf, Ichiro Suzuki will get his second straight start in center field.
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Giancarlo Stanton DH | NYY
Marlins' Giancarlo Stanton: Continues climbing out of slump Saturday
Stanton went 2-for-3 with a double, three RBI, two runs and a walk in Saturday's 9-6 victory over the Cubs.
Don't look now, but the Marlins slugger is finally showing some signs of life. He's recorded multi-hit efforts in five of his last eight games, and has a pair of homers and eight RBI over that span as well. Considering he was hitting .192 as recently as June 12, even Stanton's current .219/.319/.443 line is cause for optimism.
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Andrew McCutchen DH | ATL
Pirates' Andrew McCutchen: Clubs two homers Saturday
McCutchen went 2-for-4 with a pair of homers and four RBI against the Dodgers on Saturday.
McCutchen led off the scoring for the Pirates with a solo shot in the first inning, and then gave the team the lead for good with his three-run shot in the sixth inning. This was only the second time he's homered in a game since May 27, though he now has 14 homers on the season.
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Andrew McCutchen DH | ATL
Pirates' Andrew McCutchen: Thumb may be indirect cause of slump
McCutchen's thumb has played a role in his current slump, according to Travis Sawchik of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review.
McCutchen aggravated a pre-existing thumb injury in early June, but didn't miss much time as he played through the pain. Since the injury, he's hit .197 (14-for-71) in 19 games. The thumb has improved, but Sawchik says the injury led to poor results and a loss of confidence. Confidence doesn't appear to be an issue Saturday, as he's already hit two homers in consecutive at-bats against the Dodgers.
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Joc Pederson DH | TEX
Dodgers' Joc Pederson: Out of lineup
Pederson is not in the lineup for Saturday's tilt with Pittsburgh.
Having not missed game action since June 6, Pederson will get a routine day off with Trayce Thompson filling in for him in center field. Pederson has heated up since mid-June, homering five times and reaching base safely in 11 of his last 14 games. The 24-year-old outfielder has slashed .300/.340/.680 with a 1.020 OPS over than span.
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Yoenis Cespedes DH | NYM
Mets' Yoenis Cespedes: In Saturday's lineup
Cespedes (ankle) is in the lineup Saturday against the Braves.
He appeared to tweak his ankle on a pickoff attempt at first base Friday, but Cespedes remained in the game and has been cleared to man his normal spots Saturday. Cespedes has been the saving grace of the Mets' offense this month and really all season long, slashing .288/.358/.576 with 18 homers in 265 plate appearances.
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Brandon Belt DH | TOR
Giants' Brandon Belt: Hits clutch double, driving in three Friday
Belt returned to the lineup and went 2-for-4 with a double, three RBI and a run in Friday's 5-4 win over Philadelphia.
Belt hit a bases-clearing double to put the Giants ahead in the seventh inning Friday. He continued his breakout campaign that features an impressive .305/.410/.537 slash line through 72 games. The only criticism of his season could be the lack of steals after swiping nine bags in 2015. As long as he continues to produce in the heart of the lineup, his owners will give him a pass.
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Marcell Ozuna DH | PIT
Marlins' Marcell Ozuna: Out Saturday with sore wrist
Ozuna is out of the lineup Saturday due to wrist soreness, Andre Fernandez of the Miami Herald reports.
The extent of the issue is uncertain, but a wrist injury to a slugger like Ozuna is bound to cause some concern. He has homered four times in his last six games though, so it doesn't seem this is anything that been bothering him very long. Ozuna has improved his plate skills significantly this season, resulting in 61-point jump in batting average from last year.