MLB Player News

Gurriel went 2-for-4 with a double, three RBI and a stolen base in Saturday's 6-5 win over the Rockies.

Gurriel opened the scoring with an RBI single in the first inning. He added a sacrifice fly in the third and then delivered a walk-off double in the ninth. The outfielder already has four multi-hit efforts over eight games in August, batting .294 (10-for-34) with 11 RBI in that span. Overall, he's at a .249/.294/.410 slash line with 14 home runs, 59 RBI, 38 runs scored and nine steals through 107 games this season.

Carroll went 1-for-4 with a solo home run, a walk and two total runs scored in Saturday's 6-5 win over the Rockies.

Carroll has homered in three straight games and has four long balls over eight contests in August. His fifth-inning blast tied the game at 4-4. The star outfielder has tied his career high with 25 homers this season, doing so in just 100 games, which gives him plenty of time to add on to his count. He's also provided 59 RBI, 75 runs scored, 14 stolen bases and a .248/.323/.555 slash line through 449 plate appearances this year.

Conforto exited Saturday's game against the Blue Jays in the sixth inning after getting hit on the side of his right knee by a pitch, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

Conforto took his base after being hit by the pitch, but Alex Call came on to pinch hit for him later in the six-run inning while the Dodgers were up 9-0. The Dodgers will be facing lefty Eric Lauer on Sunday, so the left-handed-hitting Conforto will likely begin the game on the bench regardless of how his knee is feeling.

White isn't in the lineup for the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Marlins.

White went 0-for-3 with a sacrifice fly en route to a 7-1 victory over Miami in the afternoon game, and he'll get a chance to rest his legs during the nightcap. His absence will put Vidal Brujan in right field and seventh in the batting order.

Castellanos isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Rangers.

Castellanos will receive a rare day off Saturday after going 6-for-27 with a homer, two RBI and seven runs scored through the first seven games of August. While he sits, Brandon Marsh, Harrison Bader and Max Kepler will make up the Phillies' outfield trio.

Scott isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Cubs.

Scott will sit down for a second consecutive game Saturday after going 3-for-18 with seven strikeouts through his first six games of August. Lars Nootbaar will take his place in center field and bat fifth against right-hander Colin Rea.

Profar went 1-for-3 with a walk, a solo home run and a stolen base in Friday's loss to the Marlins.

Atlanta scored only one run on the night, and it came when Profar spoiled Edward Cabrera's shutout bid in the sixth inning. Profar has gone yard three times in the last five games, and he's been setting the table effectively for the team from the leadoff spot -- over his last 16 games, he's slashing .238/.377/.460 with with two steals, six RBI, nine runs and a 13:13 BB:K.

Hernandez isn't in the lineup for the first game of Saturday's doubleheader against Atlanta.

After going 2-for-4 with a two-run homer and an additional run scored in Friday's win, Hernandez will step out of the starting nine for the first half of Saturday's twin bill. His absence will create an opening in the lineup for Dane Myers to start in left field while batting sixth.

Walker went 3-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in Friday's 5-0 win over the Cubs.

The 23-year-old outfielder got hold of a Ryan Brasier sinker in the sixth inning and crushed it 434 feet to left-center field for a solo shot. It was Walker's fourth long ball of the season and his first since May 17, ending a 35-game drought, but he's been on a heater since the All-Star break. Friday's effort was his second straight three-hit performance, and over his last 18 games Walker is slashing .318/.366/.455 with six doubles, two steals, five runs, eight RBI and a 23.9 percent strikeout rate -- a big improvement on his 30.5 percent mark for the season.

Doyle went 1-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base in Friday's 6-1 loss to the Diamondbacks.

Doyle is hitting .381 (8-for-21) with two extra-base hits and three RBI over six games in August. The outfielder came out of the All-Star break hot as well, though he was hampered by a shoulder issue for part of that time. He's working to overcome a rough first half of the campaign, which has him at a .226/.274/.343 slash line overall through 95 contests. Doyle has added 11 steals, eight home runs, 34 RBI and 40 runs scored while serving as Colorado's primary center fielder.