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Hand (2-1) allowed one run on a hit and two walks in a third of an inning to take the loss against the Yankees on Sunday.

Hand entered Sunday's game in the ninth inning to preserve a 2-2 tie, but he walked Tyler Wade on four pitches before issuing a free pass to Aaron Judge. The southpaw managed to record an out, but he gave up a walkoff single and was charged with his first loss of the season. Hand didn't allow any earned runs in his first nine appearances of the season, but he's now been charged with a blown save and a loss in each of his last two outings.

Weathers (2-1) pitched three scoreless innings in relief, allowing just one hit and one walk while striking out three to earn the win against the Giants on Sunday.

Weathers relieved Chris Paddack in the fourth inning and cruised through three innings of his own. The 21-year-old has been able to succeed in multiple roles this season, carrying a 0.81 ERA and 0.72 WHIP with 20 strikeouts through 22.1 innings. Part of his success is his ability to avoid the long ball, as he's given up just one home run in eight appearances.

Bass (1-3) allowed an unearned run on a hit and a walk with two strikeouts in one inning during Sunday's extra-inning loss to Milwaukee.

Bass intentionally walked Daniel Vogelbach to pitch to Tyrone Taylor, who promptly hit a go-ahead RBI single. Miami's offense was unable to bail out Bass in the bottom of the 10th. The right-hander carries a 5.40 ERA, 1.63 WHIP and 9:5 K:BB across 11.2 innings this season. He began the year as the closer, but with three blown saves early on, Bass yielded ninth-inning duties to Yimi Garcia, who pitched a scoreless inning with three strikeouts in a tied game Sunday.

Helsley picked up a save in a scoreless appearance against Colorado on Sunday. He walked one batter and recorded two outs.

Helsley came into the game after starter Adam Wainwright put two runners on base with one out in the ninth inning. He walked the first batter he saw but wiggled out of the bases-loaded threat with a double play to end the game. Helsley is sporting a 3.45 ERA with a 3-0 record and one save in 16 relief appearances.

Hader (3-0) pitched a perfect ninth inning with two strikeouts and earned the extra-inning win Sunday over Miami.

Hader took care of business to keep the game tied at 1-1 in the ninth inning, and Milwaukee pulled ahead in the top of the 10th. With Hader and Devin Williams already done for the day, Drew Rasmussen was called on for the save, and he converted with a scoreless inning. The 27-year-old Hader has a 0.71 ERA, 0.71 WHIP and 24:5 K:BB across 12.2 innings. He's been dominant and effective as the closer, converting all seven of his save opportunities so far. The southpaw hasn't pitched in a save situation since April 30, as Milwaukee has gone 2-7 in May.

Diaz allowed one hit and struck out three over 1.2 innings to earn the save in Sunday's 4-2 win over Arizona. He also hit a batter.

Diaz entered with a runner on second and promptly plunked the next batter before inducing a double play to get out of trouble in the eighth inning. He handled the ninth with less drama and recorded his fifth save of the year. Diaz has a 3.14 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 18:5 K:BB across 14.1 innings, and he remains the favorite for closing duties.

Miller (back) struck out five over three shutout innings Sunday in a rehab assignment at Triple-A Iowa. He allowed one baserunner on a walk in the 47-pitch appearance in what was ultimately a combined no-hitter for Iowa.

Before he was placed on the 10-day injured list in late April with a back strain, Miller hadn't pitched more than an inning in any of his three appearances out of the Chicago bullpen. The fact that the Cubs were seemingly willing to turn Miller loose without restriction in his first rehab outing suggests he won't be in line for an extended stay in the minors. He'll likely get a few days to rest up from Sunday's outing before the Cubs decide whether to bring him back from the IL ahead of next weekend's series in Detroit.

Thompson notched his first big-league win after tossing three shutout innings in long relief during Saturday's 3-2 triumph over the Pirates. He scattered two hits and a walk and struck out none in the 37-pitch outing.

After working 3.2 scoreless frames while making his first career start in the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Dodgers, Thompson shifted to the bullpen on three days' rest and was able to keep the opposition off the board again. With a pair of off days on tap during the upcoming week and Jake Arrieta (thumb) in line for an abbreviated stay on the 10-day injured list, Thompson will likely continue pitching in long relief until the Cubs elect to send him back to Triple-A Iowa.

Hartlieb was recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis on Sunday, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

The 27-year-old had a brief stint in the majors during late April but is still looking to make his season debut with the Pirates. Hartlieb posted a 3.63 ERA, 1.57 WHIP and 19:19 K:BB over 22.1 innings last season.

Estevez (finger) has yet to resume playing catch and won't be activated from the 10-day injured list when eligible Monday, Danielle Allentuck of The Denver Gazette reports.

The Rockies hope the right-hander will be able to play catch soon, as he's apparently been shut down from throwing since landing on the injured list with a finger strain at the start of May. Estevez figures to be at least a few weeks away from returning from the shelf since he'll likely need to build up his arm after being unable to throw.