MLB Player News

Harper went 0-for-2 with three walks, a steal and two runs scored in Sunday's 11-10 win over the A's.

He didn't put the ball in play in his first game back from a suspension, as Harper struck out in his other two plate appearances, but he still made an impact. The 24-year-old phenom will take a .324/.441/.648 slash line into a three-game road series against the Dodgers beginning Monday.

McCutchen went 3-for-5 with a three-run homer and three runs scored during Sunday's win over the Mets.

The ninth-inning homer just padded Pittsburgh's lead, but it was a welcome blast for the outfielder's fantasy owners. McCutchen is riding an 11-for-27 stretch at the plate with three homers, eight RBI and nine runs through his past eight games, pushing him up to a .232/.313/.419 slash line for the season. It's worth noting that he's batted sixth in each of those eight contests, so perhaps the shift down the lineup is helping to kick-start his bat.

Martinez went 2-for-4 with two runs scored and his 10th home run of the season in Sunday's win over the White Sox.

What makes his 10 home runs so incredible is the fact that Martinez reached that mark in just 22 games after missing the first month plus of the season due to a sprained foot. As long as he stays healthy, Martinez should remain one of the more productive players in the fantasy universe.

Blackmon went 2-for-5 with a double and a strikeout Sunday during Colorado's 3-1 win over San Diego.

After an extremely impressive May in which Blackmon hit .359 with six home runs and 22 RBI, all signs point to him continuing that success into June. His strikeout numbers remain high, but Blackmon will be considered a top-tier outfielder and fantasy option the rest of the season.

Canha was scratched from the lineup for Sunday's game against the Nationals with a case of the stomach flu, Joe Stiglich of NBC Sports California reports.

Initially set to start in left field and bat eighth, Canha was pulled from the starting nine after experiencing nausea and dizziness. He's not scheduled to meet with a gastrointestinal specialist until Tuesday, so it's possible that Canha won't be available for the series opener Monday with the Blue Jays. Khris Davis was originally set to receive Sunday off, but he'll now draw into the lineup with Canha feeling ill.

Dickerson (back) experienced upper-back soreness following a batting practice session and will be shut down for the time being, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.

Dickerson has been on the disabled list all season with a protruding disc in his back. He had been progressing well in his rehab and was expected to begin an extended spring training assignment this weekend but will now be shut down for an undetermined amount of time due to this unfortunate batting practice setback. An exact timetable for his return still remains unclear.

Buxton is out of the lineup Sunday against the Angels, LaVelle E. Neal III of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Buxton suffered a lacerated finger earlier in the week, but it didn't force him to miss any game action, as he had started the subsequent five games, going 4-for-17 with three RBI and two steals. It appears his absence from the lineup Sunday is just for rest purposes. Eddie Rosario will cover center field in Buxton's stead.

Brantley is out of the lineup Sunday against the Royals, Paul Hoynes of Cleveland.com reports.

Brantley had started the Indians' previous 21 games, so manager Terry Francona will attempt to take advantage of the Indians' scheduled off day Monday by giving the veteran outfielder extra time to rest up. Austin Jackson will draw into the lineup in place of Brantley, manning right field and batting seventh.

Harper (suspension) is batting third and playing right field during Sunday's game against the Athletics, Dan Kolko of MASN Sports reports.

Harper served his three-game suspension following his bout with Hunter Strickland and is set to rejoin the heart of the Nationals' potent lineup. The superstar right fielder should pick up where he left off as he looks to build on his ridiculous 179 wRC+.

Turner (hamstring) will likely start a rehab assignment later in the coming week and may be activated from the 10-day disabled list prior to the Dodgers' upcoming road trip beginning June 13, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

Turner has been sidelined with a hamstring strain since May 19 but has progressed enough in his rehab to soon begin a minor-league stint. If all goes well during his games, it's possible that the 32-year-old will be ready to rejoin the Dodgers on their six-game road trip beginning in Cleveland. Additional updates on his condition should become available over the coming days. Logan Forsythe will continue to hold down third base in his absence.