MLB Player News

Adell went 1-for-4 with two RBI in Wednesday's 6-3 win over the White Sox.

Adell was a significant contributor for a second straight game, delivering a two-run single in the third inning. This, after he belted a two-run home run during Tuesday's 7-6 win. Adell, playing meaningful September baseball for the first time in his career, has hit safely in five consecutive contests, going 6-for-20 with one double, two home runs and six RBI during the streak.

Halpin started in center field and went 2-for-4 with a home run, three RBI and an additional run scored in Wednesday's 6-3 win over the White Sox.

Halpin was in the starting lineup for a second straight day with both Chase DeLauter (wrist) and Angel Martinez (side) unavailable and became an unlikely difference-maker in the win. The left-handed batter, who had gone deep just three times through 73 games, went into his home run trot after belting a three-run shot in the sixth inning to give Cleveland a 5-3 lead. Halpin's contributions enabled the Guardians to win the series and take over first place in the AL Central, a half game ahead of the White Sox.

Lawlar entered Wednesday's game as a pinch runner with two outs in the ninth inning and made the final out attempting to steal second base in a 4-3 loss to the Marlins.

The Diamondbacks were trying to get the tying run to second base with Ketel Marte at the plate, but Miami catcher Joe Mack's throw beat Lawlar. It was the first time in six attempted steals that Lawlar had been caught.

Rodriguez went 2-for-4 with a double, a walk and a stolen base in Wednesday's 7-2 win over the Angels.

Rodriguez has gotten on track by hitting safely in seven of his last eight games, adding five RBI and two steals in that span. The outfielder is up to 22-for-25 on the basepaths this season. Rodriguez is batting .243 with a .701 OPS, 21 home runs, 24 doubles, 66 RBI and 68 runs scored in 142 contests on the year.

Cruz went 2-for-4 with a solo home run Wednesday against the Brewers.

Cruz took Logan Henderson yard to lead off the fourth inning to record his 19th home run of the season. It was only his second time going deep in September, though Cruz has still managed to hit .333 with three steals, 12 RBI and five runs through 14 games this month.

Hernandez went 4-for-5 with one RBI in Wednesday's 4-3 win over the Diamondbacks.

Hernandez has hit safely in six straight games, but this was his first multi-hit effort in that span. He's also gone nine contests without an extra-base hit. The outfielder is now batting .232 with a .766 OPS, 24 home runs, 64 RBI, 47 runs scored, 16 doubles, one triple and 11 stolen bases through 121 contests this season.

Marsee went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run, a double, a walk, a stolen base and two total runs scored in Wednesday's 4-3 win over the Diamondbacks.

Marsee filled the box score with his sixth multi-hit effort over his last 10 games. He has two homers, seven RBI and two steals in that span. For the season, the 25-year-old outfielder is batting .227 with a .702 OPS, 11 homers, 23 steals, 39 RBI, 78 runs scored, 19 doubles and six triples across 147 contests.

McCarthy went 0-for-3 with a walk, a stolen base and a run scored in Wednesday's 9-3 loss to the Padres.

The theft was McCarthy's 30th of the year, and this is the first time he's reached that milestone. Wednesday was just the third time in September he's been held hitless -- he's batting .345 (20-for-58) this month. Overall, the outfielder has enjoyed a career year, hitting .295 with an .822 OPS, 15 home runs, 80 RBI, 75 runs scored, 30 doubles and 10 triples across 137 contests.

Merrill went 3-for-5 with a run scored in Wednesday's 9-3 win over the Rockies.

Over his last nine games, Merrill has tallied at least three hits on five occasions, going 20-for-39 (.513) in that span. The outfielder has added 13 RBI and three home runs during the hot streak. For the season, he's batting .256 with a .746 OPS, 25 home runs, 26 stolen bases, 83 RBI, 79 runs scored, 25 doubles and four triples over 149 contests. Merrill is locked into a starting role as the Padres battle for a playoff spot.

Taylor went 2-for-4 with two RBI, a stolen base and two runs scored in Wednesday's 9-3 win over the Rockies.

Taylor has gone 10-for-37 (.270) over 12 games since he returned from an oblique injury at the end of August. He has added four steals in that span, providing a boost of speed from the lower half of the lineup. The outfielder has a career-high 10 steals on 12 attempts while batting .312 with a .770 OPS, one home run, 13 RBI, 21 runs scored, two doubles and two triples across 143 plate appearances this year.