However, Turner will not get the chance to extend that momentum on Friday. Ahead of the series opener in Miami, the Phillies announced their lineup and Turner was absent for the first time all season. Edmundo Sosa drew the start at shortstop, batting fifth, ending Turner’s streak of 31 consecutive starts to begin the year.

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CLEVELAND, Ohio — Brayan Rocchio is a leadoff hitter batting ninth for the Guardians. It is a rare commodity. Every manager wants his No. 9 hitter to do one thing — somehow, someway reach base so the top of the lineup can come to the plate and score runs.

Lopez's RBI double in the sixth inning scored Miami's go-ahead run in its series-opening win over the St. Louis Cardinals.

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"If Jhonny Level was a senior in high school right now, he'd be one of the best shortstop recruits in the country."

The Mets are still going into Opening Day with the plan for Bichette to be the everyday third baseman, but he will get some time at shortstop this weekend. Mendoza said the plan is for Bichette to play Friday afternoon's game at short, which could hint at ...