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  • Josh Bell DH | MIN

    Nationals' Josh Bell: Three hits in Saturday's loss

    Bell went 3-for-4 with an RBI in Saturday's loss to the Red Sox.

    The veteran switch hitter is digging his way out of an early-season hole at the plate. The three-hit performance was Bell's second in the last four games, and over his last 16 contests he's slashing .327/.377/.491 with three doubles, two homers, five runs and 11 RBI.

  • Liam Hicks C | MIA

    Marlins' Liam Hicks: Taking seat Sunday

    Hicks is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Brewers.

    Hicks will sit for the second time in the past three games, even though the Marlins have faced a right-handed starter in all three contests. The 26-year-old has a .708 OPS with a 5:6 BB:K in his past 10 games and should continue to see at least semi-regular starts, though his grip on a strong-side platoon role appears to be slipping.

  • Luis Torrens C | NYM

    Mets' Luis Torrens: Getting afternoon off

    Torrens is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Yankees.

    Torrens will receive a breather after starting each of the previous three contests. Hayden Senger will handle catching duties Sunday.

  • MacKenzie Gore SP | TEX

    Nationals' MacKenzie Gore: Next start bumped

    Gore will get extra rest before making his next start Wednesday in St. Louis, Mark Zuckerman of MASN Sports reports.

    The 26-year-old southpaw will get a full week between outings after tossing a career-high 111 pitches against the Tigers on July 2, marking his third straight start with 100-plus pitches. Gore also struck out a season-low two batters versus Detroit, so more time to recuperate seems warranted. He's still third in the NL on the season with 131 punchouts, and making a start Wednesday would put Gore on regular rest for his first All-Star Game appearance, should he get named to the squad.

  • Mets' Francisco Lindor: Crosses plate four times Saturday

    Lindor went 2-for-3 with two walks, a double, four runs scored, an RBI and a stolen base in Saturday's win over the Yankees.

    The top of the Mets' order carried the day in a 12-6 romp, with Lindor helping to set the table for Pete Alonso (two homers, five RBI) and Brandon Nimmo (second grand slam in four days). The steal was Lindor's first since June 7, and on the season the All-Star shortstop is slashing .261/.332/.455 with 17 homers, 14 pilfers, 47 RBI and 57 runs in 88 contests.

  • Kyle Stowers LF | MIA

    Marlins' Kyle Stowers: Socks 16th homer

    Stowers went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Saturday's win over the Brewers.

    The 27-year-old slugger opened the scoring for the Marlins by taking Chad Patrick deep to lead off the second inning. It was Stowers' 16th homer of the season and sixth in his last 12 games, a stretch in which he's slashing a massive .357/.438/.881 with four doubles, nine runs and 12 RBI.

  • Marlins' Ronny Henriquez: Nabs win Saturday

    Henriquez (5-1) picked up the win Saturday over the Brewers, striking out two in a perfect eighth inning.

    The right-hander breezed through the middle of Milwaukee's order on eight pitches (seven strikes) before Miami broke a 2-2 tie in the bottom of the frame. Henriquez has emerged as the Marlins' top high-leverage option, and over his last 11 appearances he's collected two wins, two holds and four saves with a 0.84 ERA, 0.84 WHIP and 16:2 K:BB in 10.2 innings.

  • Austin Riley 3B | ATL

    Braves' Austin Riley: Power perking up

    Riley went 2-for-5 with a double, a home run and three RBI in Saturday's loss to the Orioles.

    The third baseman launched a two-run homer off Dean Kremer in the first inning. although the lead didn't last long for Atlanta. Riley snapped a 13-game homer drought with the blast, but his power was showing signs of returning before Saturday -- over his last 12 contests, he's slashing .292/.333/.479 with four doubles and a triple among his 14 hits. On the season, Riley's up to 13 home runs and 45 RBI in 88 games, but a .761 OPS would be his lowest mark since 2020.

  • Jose Trevino C | CIN

    Reds' Jose Trevino: Losing out on playing time

    Trevino is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Phillies.

    With top backstop Tyler Stephenson seeing less time at designated hitter of late and most of his starts behind the dish, Trevino has begun to see his playing time dip. The veteran has also gone 1-for-14 with four strikeouts over his last four starts.

  • Rece Hinds RF | MIA

    Reds' Rece Hinds: Back on bench vs. RHP

    Hinds is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Phillies.

    Hinds was included in the lineup in four of the past five games while Cincinnati faced a parade of southpaws, but he'll be back on the bench Sunday against Zack Wheeler. Hinds looks as though he'll be limited to the short side of a platoon in right field with Will Benson until Jake Fraley (shoulder) returns from the injured list.

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