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Blue Jays starting pitcher Esmil Rogers tossed a quality start Saturday against the Orioles, but he settled for a no-decision in a 4-3 win.

Rogers limited the Orioles to three runs in six innings of work, but actually exited the game in line for a loss. The Blue Jays' offense rallied for the win, but not until the seventh inning, so Rogers was unable to extend his winning streak to three starts.

Rogers struck out seven and walked two, while allowing five hits. He threw 59 of 101 pitches for strikes in the game. He remains 5-7 in the season, while his ERA rose ever so slightly to 4.47.

Rogers' next start is set for Friday against the Red Sox.

The Mariners will give the ball to Brandon Maurer to start Tuesday in Detroit, MLB.com reports Saturday. Wednesday and Thursday's starts are to be announced at this time. Felix Hernandez will throw a bullpen Monday and could take one of those spots depending on how he feels. 

Astros reliever Josh Fields converted his fifth save of the season Friday night against the Angels. The right-hander needed only 11 pitches as he struck out two in a scoreless ninth to preserve a 9-7 victory.

Fields is 5 of 6 in save opportunities, with a 5.73 ERA and a 1.27 WHIP.

Rays closer Fernando Rodney converted his 35th save of the season Friday night against the Twins. The right-hander needed 13 pitches as he struck out one and retired the side in order to secure a 3-0 victory.

Rodney is 35 of 43 in save chances, with a 3.56 ERA and a 1.35 WHIP.

White Sox starting pitcher Hector Santiago (4-9) took a step back as he endured a difficult outing, suffering his ninth loss of the season Friday afternoon against the Indians. he left-hander yielded three runs on six hits and three walks while striking out three over four innings of a 3-1 defeat.

Santiago has allowed nine runs combined over his last three starts (12 2/3 innings). He is scheduled to make his next start Friday at Detroit. He is 0-2 with a 3.00 ERA in three starts against the Tigers this season.

Rays closer Fernando Rodney walked a batter and allowed one hit Thursday but successfully completed a scoreless ninth inning to preserve his team's 4-3 win over the Red Sox and earn his 34th save.

Rodney hadn't allowed any hits or walks in his previous four appearances going back to a blown save on Aug. 27. He didn't strike out a batter for the first time in eight appearances. Rodney owns a 3.62 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and 78:34 K:BB ratio in 59 2/3 innings.

Mariners starter Brandon Maurer rejoined the rotation Wednesday night at home against Houston. Maurer is taking over in the rotation for the recently shut down Taijuan Walker.

The young pitcher didn't have the best of nights as Houston earned the sweep in the series. He took the loss to fall to 4-8 as he gave up five runs on seven hits and no walks over just three innings. He needed 66 pitches to record just nine outs in the game. He struck out three and his ERA is now all the way up to 7.18 on the year.

With Maurer expected to keep starting in the rotation down the stretch, his next start for Seattle is currently scheduled for Monday at Detroit.

Rays closer Fernando Rodney pitched the ninth inning in a 3-3 ballgame Wednesday against Boston. He kept it that way.

Rodney went 1-2-3 in his inning of work with two strikeouts to keep the game tied. He needed 15 pitches and his ERA is now at 3.68.

Rodney had recorded saves in each of his previous three outings since blowing his eighth of the year. Still, he's been a lot better down the stretch for the Rays.

Yankees pitcher David Robertson (shoulder) took the mound Wednesday in Baltimore and ended up earning a win in the game. 

Robertson, pitching for the first time since Sept. 5, moved to 5-1 as he allowed two hits in a scoreless eighth inning. He struck out a batter over 18 pitches. His ERA is at 1.82. 

Twins starter Liam Hendriks got the start Tuesday at home against Oakland. Hendriks kept the Twins in the game long enough for them to come back and win it late.

The starter settled for a no-decision as he gave up three runs on seven hits and no walks over 5 1/3 innings. Hendriks threw 96 pitches on his outing and struck out six batters. He was hurt only by an Alberto Callaspo two-run homer in the fifth.

Hendriks actually lowered his ERA to 5.25 on the outing. The 24-year-old has shown promise over his seven starts this season, though he's been inconsistent. Hendriks is now part of a six-man rotation for the Twins. He is likely to make his next start Monday at Chicago.