MLB Player News

Marlins outfielder Giancarlo Stanton hit his 18th home run in Saturday's extra-inning loss to Atlanta.

Stanton finished 1 for 3 with two runs scored, two walks and the solo blast. He's hitting .251/.366/.480 in 331 at-bats and has two home runs in his last four games and three in his last 10 -- all three have been solo shots.

Tigers third baseman Miguel Cabrera could not start Saturday against the Indians due to his abdominal injury. Cabrera had to be removed from Friday's game due to irritation in the area.

Athough the Tigers label him day to day, Cabrera may want to rest a bit to ensure his health for the stretch run. He is batting .358 with 43 homers and 130 RBI.

Blue Jays infielder Ryan Goins is trying to get a stranglehold over the second base job for manager John Gibbons, MLB.com reports. Entering Saturday, Goins is batting .423 with six runs scored and two RBI over his first seven games.

The Tigers announced Friday that Miguel Cabrera left Friday's game against the Indians with irritation in his abdominal area. He was treated by doctors and is considered day-to-day.

Cabrera was 0 for 1 with a strikeout before exiting, giving him a .358/.449/.681 line with 43 home runs and 130 RBI in 483 at-bats.

Tigers third baseman Miguel Cabrera is in the team's starting lineup Friday against the Indians.

Cabrera left Thursday's game with an abdominal issue, and was considered day-to-day. He's hitting .359/.450/.683 in 482 at-bats. 

Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper was one of three players on his team to collect multiple hits while homering in Thursday's 9-0 win over the Marlins, going 2 for 3 with one walk, one home run, two RBI and three runs.

Harper, who has an 11-game hitting streak currently active, has hit .280/.379/.522 with 19 home runs, 49 RBI and seven stolen bases in 339 at-bats.

Tigers third baseman Miguel Cabrera is day-to-day with abdoment discomfort.

Cabrera left Thursday's game against the Athletics after sliding into a base in the fifth inning. Cabrera was 2 for 3 before leaving with the injury. 

Tigers third baseman Miguel Cabrera had to leave Thursday's game after injuring his leg or hip following a slide. 

Cabrera was trying to stretch out a double in the fifth inning, and came up holding his leg. Cabrera was 2 for 3 before leaving the game. 

Athletics outfielder Yoenis Cespedes is not in the team's starting lineup Thursday against the Yankees. 

Cespedes will be replaced by Seth Smith in left. Through 436 at-bats, Cespedes is hitting .227/.289/.422.

Giants first baseman Brandon Belt picked up four hits Tuesday against the Rockies.

Belt hit four singles, finishing the game 4 for 5. He scored two runs, but did not register any RBI. Belt is hitting .279/.354/.478 in 408 at-bats.