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  • Royals' Daniel Lynch: Start moved up to Saturday

    Lynch, who was originally scheduled to start Sunday's game against Seattle, will instead start Saturday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

    The shifting of the starting rotation became a necessity when Saturday's projected starter, Carlos Hernandez, was called upon to hurl 5.2 innings in Friday's extra-innings win. Lynch's last start was Monday at Houston, so he will be pitching on normal rest. The left-hander has been on a roll of late, posting a 2.27 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 4-1 record over his past six starts.

  • Kris Bubic RP | LAD

    Royals' Kris Bubic: Falters versus Seattle

    Bubic pitched 4.1 innings against Seattle on Friday, allowing five runs on nine hits and four walks while striking out six. He did not factor in the decision.

    The southpaw entered the contest with some momentum after a strong outing against the Cubs, but he couldn't keep things going Friday. Bubic tied his season highs with nine hits and four walks while failing to complete five innings for the third time in his past four starts. Only two of the hits against him went for extra bases, but the volume of singles and walks was enough to force Bubic into an early exit. He'll try to straighten things out in his next start, which is likely to take place at home versus the White Sox next weekend.

  • Dallas Keuchel SP | MIL

    White Sox's Dallas Keuchel: Lit up in first inning

    Keuchel allowed six runs (five earned) on seven hits and a walk in one inning versus the Cubs on Friday. He struck out one and did not factor in the decision.

    In what ended up being a slugfest, Keuchel gave up a three-run shot to Patrick Wisdom. The White Sox were down six runs before they got to bat, but they got Keuchel off the hook with an eight-run third inning. The southpaw has had an ugly run lately, allowing four or more runs in five of his last seven starts. He has a 5.00 ERA, 1.41 WHIP and 83:47 K:BB through 136.2 innings. The 33-year-old lines up for a road start in Kansas City during next weekend's three-game series. It's unlikely he'll pitch on short rest after a short outing given the White Sox have two off days next week. The bigger concern for Keuchel could be a challenge from Reynaldo Lopez for a rotation spot, as the latter pitched five perfect innings in relief Friday.

  • Gerrit Cole SP | NYY

    Yankees' Gerrit Cole: Fans nine in win

    Cole (13-6) allowed six hits and two walks over six scoreless innings Friday, striking out nine and earning a win over Oakland.

    Aside from a bases-loaded threat in the fifth inning, Cole rolled through six shutout frames without much resistance from the Athletics. It was his third straight win and second straight scoreless start, dropping his season ERA to 2.80 through 148 frames. Over his last three outings, Cole has given up one run over 17.2 innings (0.51 ERA) with a 24:4 K:BB. He's projected to face the Angels on the road next week.

  • Astros' Jake Odorizzi: Goes five innings Friday

    Odorizzi allowed two runs on six hits and no walks while striking out five in five innings versus Texas on Friday. He did not factor in the decision.

    The right-hander gave up runs in the fourth and fifth innings before he was relieved by Phil Maton. Odorizzi has completed five innings in each of his last four starts, collecting two wins in that span. He's trimmed his ERA to 4.46 with a 1.25 WHIP and 75:29 K:BB across 84.2 innings overall. The 31-year-old projects for a road start in Seattle next week.

  • Andrew Albers SP | MIN

    Twins' Andrew Albers: Earns win in scoreless start

    Albers (1-0) allowed three hits and a walk over 5.1 shutout innings Friday, striking out two and earning a win over the Brewers.

    Making his first big-league start since 2017, Albers rolled through the Brewers' lineup without much resistance. He escaped a bases-loaded jam in the fourth inning but didn't see much of a threat at any other point. He's sporting a 0.96 ERA with a 6:2 K:BB through 9.1 innings since he was recalled from Triple-A St. Paul.

  • Rays' Shane McClanahan: Earns eighth win

    McClanahan (8-2) allowed two runs on eight hits and no walks while striking out four in six innings to earn the win over the Orioles on Friday.

    McClanahan has allowed at least six baserunners in each of his last five starts, but he's earned wins in each of those outings. The right-hander matched his lowest strikeout total of the season Friday, but he still limited run production against the struggling Orioles. He's picked up wins in six of his seven starts since the All-Star break and has posted a 2.90 ERA and 1.31 WHIP in 40.1 innings during that time. McClanahan tentatively lines up to make his next start at home against the Red Sox on Wednesday.

  • Matt Manning SP | PHI

    Tigers' Matt Manning: Allows one run Friday

    Manning pitched six innings of one-run ball but did not factor into the decision Friday against the Blue Jays, He allowed six hits and a walk while striking out five.

    Manning and Toronto starter Steven Matz both allowed just one run through six innings, so Manning was denied his fourth win of the season. However, this was a step in the right direction for the 23-year-old, who had allowed 11 earned runs across his last three starts (14.2 innings pitched). Manning will take a 5.46 ERA into his next scheduled start Thursday against the Athletics and will look to build on this encouraging outing.

  • Justin Dunn RP | CHW

    Mariners' Justin Dunn: Could be nearing bullpen

    The Mariners are hopeful that Dunn (shoulder) will be able to throw a bullpen session in the coming days, Corey Brock of The Athletic reports.

    Dunn has been on the injured list since June 18 due to a right shoulder strain but suffered a setback in his recovery in early August. If the right-hander is unable to progress to throwing a bullpen in the near future, the Mariners are expected shut him down for the remainder of the season.

  • Red Sox's Eduardo Rodriguez: Secures win

    Rodriguez (10-7) picked up the win Friday pitching seven innings while allowing three runs on eight hits with one walk and two strikeouts in a win over Cleveland.

    The veteran southpaw tied his season-high with seven innings pitched Friday. While Rodriguez did surrender eight hits for the second consecutive start, the left-hander was able to limit the damage with all three runs coming via home runs from Jose Ramirez and Yu Chang. After throwing a season-high 109 pitches Friday, Rodriguez is tentatively scheduled to take the mound next week against Tampa Bay.

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