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Mariners closer Danny Farquhar picked up his 15th save in Sunday's win over Anaheim.

Farquhar allowed a hit but was otherwise clean in the save. His ERA sits at 4.44, but he has allowed just six runs in his last 21 appearances since becoming Seattle's closer.

Rays closer Fernando Rodney surrendered one earned runs on two hits while striking out one in an inning of work Sunday but held on to collect his 36th save in his team's 3-1 win over the Orioles.

Rodney entered Sunday having give up just one hit in 8 2/3 scoreless innings in September. He owns a 3.44 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 80:35 K:BB ratio in 65 1/3 innings.

Blue Jays pitcher Esmil Rogers was pulled after just 2 1/3 innings in Friday's 6-3 loss to the Red Sox, giving up two earned runs on three hits and five walks while striking out two.

Rogers threw just 29 of his 60 pitches for strikes, but he came into the game having not walked more than two batters in any of his previous eight starts. He takes a 5-8 record, 4.52 ERA, 1.40 WHIP and 94:43 K:BB ratio into Wednesday's start against the Orioles.

Rays pitcher Matt Moore fell to 15-4 Thursday, surrendering three home runs in his team's 8-2 loss to the Rangers. He gave up six runs (five earned) on seven hits and one walk while striking out six in four innings.

Moore's loss was his first since taking three straight losses in early June. The three home runs matches his total allowed over his previous 11 starts. Moore brings a 3.34 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 135:67 K:BB ratio into Tuesday's matchup with the Yankees.

Rays closer Fernando Rodney pitched the ninth inning in a 2-2 ballgame against the Rangers Wednesday. He kept it tied at two.

Rodney needed just 13 pitches to go 1-2-3 in the inning and get Tampa to the bottom of the ninth for a chance to win. His ERA is now at 3.50.

Rodney has gone eight straight scoreless appearances since giving up two runs in his eighth blown save back on Aug. 27 against the Angels. He's been strong down the stretch as the Rays look to make the playoffs.

Mariners starter Brandon Maurer enjoyed a decent outing but failed to factor into the decision Tuesday night against the Tigers. The right-hander surrendered two runs on five hits and two walks while striking out six over five innings of a 6-2 defeat.

Maurer has allowed seven earned runs over his last eight innings pitched. He is scheduled to make his next start Sunday against the Angels in Los Angeles. He is 1-1 with a 7.15 ERA in three appearances (two starts) against the Angels.

The White Sox will skip starting pitcher Hector Santiago's turn in the rotation, according to Comcast SportsNet Chicago. He is 4-9 with a 3.53 ERA and has logged a career-high 142 2/3 innings this season.

"The last few starts he's had, he just looks tired," Ventura said. "Pitching as many innings as he has this year, just give him a rest and see what he does next time out."

Twins starting pitcher Liam Hendriks got the call Monday in Chicago. The young starter couldn't even get out of the first inning.

Hendriks took the loss to fall to 1-3 on the season as he allowed seven earned runs in the first inning over two-thirds of a frame. He needed 41 pitches to get that deep and allowed five hits and three free passes. The loss brought his ERA up to 6.87 on the season for the Twins.

Hendriks has made eight starts this season and this was by far his worst to date. He's given up seven runs twice now, but he did it over 4 1/3 at least the last time on Aug. 24 at Cleveland. Minnesota continues to roll with a six-man pitching rotation and Hendriks makes his next start Sunday at Oakland.

Rays starter Matt Moore had his outing interrupted by a rain delay as he failed to factor into the decision Saturday night against the Twins. The left-hander allowed on hit and three walks while striking out five over three innings pitched.

Moore has allowed only one earned run over his last 14 2/3 innings pitched. He is scheduled to make his next start Thursday at home against Texas. He tossed 5 1/3 scoreless innings in his previous start against the Rangers on April 10.

Mariners closer Danny Farquhar collected his 14th save of the season Saturday night against the Cardinals. The right-hander needed only nine pitches as he struck out one and tossed a perfect inning to secure a 4-1 victory.

Farquhar is 14 of 18 in save chances, with a 4.62 ERA and a 1.20 WHIP.