MLB Player News
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Francisco Lindor SS | NYM
Indians' Francisco Lindor: Collects three hits Saturday
Lindor went 3-for-4 with a steal, two runs and an RBI Saturday against the White Sox.
Lindor was one of three Indians' hitters to post three hits, and he also stole his 11th base, in a blowout victory over the White Sox. He's posted three hits in four different games over the last two weeks to move his batting average to .311.
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Tim Anderson 2B | LAA
White Sox's Tim Anderson: Tallies first triple in first three-hit game
Anderson went 3-for-5 with his first career triple and three runs against the Tigers on Wednesday.
Through his first six games in the majors, Anderson's shown that his bat -- lacking though it may be in home-run pop -- does indeed have some lightning in it, as he's smashed four extra-base hits already. The triple ought to be but the first of many for Anderson; however, fantasy owners are more interested in seeing the speedy shortstop swipe some bases, and he hasn't yet attempted a steal.
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Carlos Correa SS | HOU
Astros' Carlos Correa: Returns to lineup Tuesday
Correa (ankle) is back in the lineup Tuesday against the Cardinals, Angel Verdejo Jr. of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Correa missed the previous three games with a sprained left ankle, but it looks like he benefitted from the team's off day Monday and is ready to get back into the lineup. He'll return to his usual spot in the field at shortstop and bat cleanup Tuesday against St. Louis lefty Jaime Garcia.
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Tim Anderson 2B | LAA
White Sox's Tim Anderson: Will lead off against Tigers on Monday
Anderson will lead off the lineup for Monday's game against the Tigers.
Anderson made his major league debut on Friday while Adam Eaton will move to the second spot. At the Triple-A Level, Anderson was slashing .304/.325/.409 over 247 total at-bats. The right-handed shortstop has good speed and was hitting especially well against southpaw pitching, notching a .346 batting average over 81 at-bats at the Triple-A Level. The White Sox will hope he continues that streak against lefty starter Matt Boyd on Monday.
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Xander Bogaerts SS | SD
Red Sox's Xander Bogaerts: Third straight multi-hit effort Sunday
Bogaerts went 2-for-5 with an RBI and his ninth steal of the season in Sunday's loss to the Twins.
He's been on fire in June, hitting a cool .400 (18-for-45) with two home runs, 14 RBI, nine runs scored and two steals. Bogaerts' breakout 2015 season appears to have been just the tip of the iceberg, as he's added over 150 points to his OPS so far this year.
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Francisco Lindor SS | NYM
Indians' Francisco Lindor: Blasts seventh homer Sunday
Lindor went 3-for-5 with a homer, two runs and three RBI Sunday at the Angels.
Lindor's seventh homer of the season was a solo shot in the first inning that gave the Indians a lead they'd never relinquish, and then his two-run single gave them a comfortable five-run lead in the second frame. He now has four multi-hit games over his last 10 starts, and his slash line is at .304/.360/.450.
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Carlos Correa SS | HOU
Astros' Carlos Correa: Expects to play Tuesday
Correa (ankle), who is out of the lineup Sunday against the Rays for the third straight game, expects to return to a starting role for Tuesday's series opener with the Cardinals, Jake Kaplan of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Correa likely would have been ready to go Sunday if it were a playoff game, but with the Astros in the midst of a long season and an off day looming Monday, the team decided it was best to prolong the star shortstop's rest. After taking part in batting practice and fielding drills prior to Sunday's game, Correa should be available in a pinch-hitting capacity, if needed.
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Carlos Correa SS | HOU
Astros' Carlos Correa: Remains out Sunday
Correa (ankle) is out of the lineup for the third straight game Sunday against the Rays.
Correa tested his ankle Saturday and reported "it didn't feel great, but it felt good." His ankle clearly hasn't improved enough to feel comfortable playing however, as he remains out Sunday. Marwin Gonzalez will start at shortstop and bat second in his stead.
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Xander Bogaerts SS | SD
Red Sox's Xander Bogaerts: Post second straight four-hit effort Saturday
Bogaerts went 4-for-5 with a double, two-run homer, three RBI and four runs in Saturday's 15-4 blowout victory over the Twins.
We're running out of superlatives for the 23-year-old phenom, who's now slashing an MVP-caliber .358/.405/.529 over 257 at-bats this season. It was the second straight four-hit effort for Bogaerts, who's now tallied five multi-hit outings over nine June contests, and who's hitting .800 (8-for-10) with a double, two homers and seven RBI over the first two games of the series versus the Twins. As one of the linchpins of perhaps the most prolific offense in the majors-- and a proven track record of his own-- there's little reason to doubt Bogaerts' ability to keep up his oustanding pace as the season unfolds.