MLB Player News

Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner (knee) is back in the lineup and hitting third Thursday, SB Nation's Eric Stephen reports. 

After missing four games with the knee issue, Turner returns as one of the only Dodgers regulars in Thursday's lineup.

Manager Don Mattingly said Turner won't play every day over the rest of the regular season as the Dodgers hope to have him fresh for a run in October.

Rockies outfielder Charlie Blackmon (neck) is out of the lineup Thursday, The Denver Post reports. 

He will miss his second straight game with neck stiffness. Corey Dickerson will slide over to center field with Kyle Parker getting the start in right field.

Cardinals third baseman Matt Carpenter went 2 for 3 with two home runs and four runs batted in, guiding St. Louis to a 10-2 win over the Reds. 

Carpenter took opposing pitcher Brandon Finnegan deep in the third and fifth innings, providing his fifth and sixth home runs of the year against left-handed pitching. The 29-year-old has showed off his power lately, hitting five home runs in his last 31 at-bats.

Cubs outfielder Jorge Soler went 2 for 3 with his 10th homer of the year Wednesday against the Brewers.

Soler's now homered in three of his last four games -- a span that's included only seven at-bats. It's nice to see him ending the year on a high note, as Soler should be an intriguing post-hype selection in next year's drafts, assuming he can nail down a regular lineup spot.

Giants first baseman Brandon Belt (concussion) did not make the trip to San Diego, the San Francisco Chronicle's John Shea reports.

He is flying to Pittsburgh on Wednesday to visit a concussion specialist on Thursday, so he can be safely ruled out for the rest of the series against the Padres. It is not clear when he will rejoin the team, or if he will be able to return to the lineup this season. Buster Posey, Ehire Adrianza and Nick Noonan should see the starts at first base for the foreseeable future.

Giants first baseman Brandon Belt (concussion) is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Padres.

Buster Posey will take over at first base once again as Belt continues to deal with a concussion he suffered sometime last week. Considering the 27-year-old has now suffered three concussions in the past two years, the Giants could be extra cautious with his availability moving forward, meaning Trevor Brown and Jackson Williams will likely man catcher while Posey fills in at first base.

Dodgers thrid baseman Justin Turner's MRI revealed he is suffering from tendinitis and a bone bruise in his left knee, Dylan Hernandez of the Los Angeles Times reports. 

Turner described the injury as 'pretty much the best case we could have had' and expects to play again in a couple days. The 30-year-old has been out of the lineup since Saturday, when a sore knee forced him out of the game early.

Pirates center fielder Andrew McCutchen went 1 for 1 with a career-tying four walks Sunday against the Dodgers.

The perennial MVP candidate has recorded 95 RBI (one fewer than his career high), giving him a good shot at reaching the 100-RBI mark. He also has stolen two bases in his last six starts and needs one more to reach double digits.

Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper kept doing his thing in Sunday's win against the Marlins, going 3 for 4 with a walk and a double.

Here's the list of players that led their league in all three triple slash statistics at age 22, like Harper's doing: Ted Williams, Ty Cobb, and Stan Musial. Here are three players that never had an OPS in their career higher than Harper's current 1.144: Hank Aaron, Joe DiMaggio, and Willie Mays.

Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner may miss a few games with a bruised knee, Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register reports.

It appears as if Turner's knee problems have been bothering him for awhile which seems to suggest it's not severe. However, the 30-year-old will most likely take a few days to try and rehab the injury with the playoffs looming, meaning rookie Corey Seager could see additional starts at third base in the coming days.