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  • Kris Bubic RP | LAD

    Royals' Kris Bubic: Fans nine in win over Cubs

    Bubic (4-6) picked up the win in Saturday's 4-2 victory over the Cubs, allowing two runs on one hit and two walks over 6.1 innings. He struck out a season-high nine.

    The young southpaw took a no-hitter into the seventh inning before a 34-minute rain delay derailed his momentum, and he served up a two-run blast to Patrick Wisdom once play resumed in the seventh. Bubic bounced back in fine fashion from a seven-run disaster in his last outing, but performances like Saturday's have been the norm for him since the All-Star break as he has five quality starts in his last seven trips to the mound. Over that stretch, he sports a 4.21 ERA and 34:16 K:BB through 36.1 innings.

  • Astros' Jake Odorizzi: Solid against Mariners

    Odorizzi (6-6) allowed one run on four hits and four walks with eight strikeouts through 5.2 innings, getting the win in Saturday's 15-1 drubbing of the Mariners.

    Entering play Saturday, Odorizzi had a 6.52 ERA against the Mariners in two starts this season. He worked to shrink that number, cruising through 5.2 innings of one-run ball against Seattle. After he struck out three or fewer in each of his last four starts, the eight whiffs were a welcomed sight. The only damage to his line came on a Mitch Haniger homer after Odorizzi spent over half an hour sequestered in the dugout while his teammates hung a six-spot on the scoreboard. The 31-year-old's next chance will likely come Friday against the Rangers.

  • Logan Gilbert SP | SEA

    Mariners' Logan Gilbert: Roughed up by Astros

    Gilbert (5-5) allowed nine runs on eight hits and one walk with five strikeouts through 4.2 innings, taking the loss in Saturday's 15-1 shellacking at the hands of the Astros.

    Gilbert needed 94 pitches to get through 4.2 innings, as the Astros demolished everything the Mariners' starter had to offer. The big blow came in the third inning when Yordan Alvarez took the 24-year-old over the wall in left field for a three-run homer. After making it through his first 10 starts with a 3.51 ERA, Gilbert has a 7.56 ERA in his last seven outings.

  • Luis Gil SP | NYY

    Yankees' Luis Gil: Sunday's contest called off

    Gil and the Yankees won't play Sunday against the Twins after the game was postponed due to inclement weather.

    Gil was slated to be recalled to start Sunday's series finale against Minnesota, but the game won't be played since Hurricane Henri is forecasted to hit the East Coast. It's not yet clear whether the right-hander will start Monday's series opener against Atlanta.

  • Kenta Maeda SP | NYY

    Twins' Kenta Maeda: Slated for additional testing

    Maeda (forearm) will undergo additional testing, Phil Miller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

    Maeda was charged with the loss against the Yankees on Saturday and was removed from the game in the bottom of the fifth inning due to his injury. Forearm issues are cause for concern with all pitchers, so it's not surprising that the right-hander will undergo tests, including an MRI. Manager Rocco Baldelli isn't yet sure how long Maeda will be sidelined, but a better idea of his return timetable likely won't be known until the results of his tests are known.

  • Kenta Maeda SP | NYY

    Twins' Kenta Maeda: Exits with forearm tightness

    Maeda was removed from Saturday's game against the Yankees with right forearm tightness, Phil Miller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

    Maeda struggled early in Saturday's start, as he allowed five runs on four hits and a walk while striking out five in 4.1 innings prior to his removal. The right-hander had earned wins in each of his last two starts, and his injury likely contributed to his lackluster performance against the Yankees. It's not yet clear whether the issue will prompt a trip to the injured list, but the right-hander tentatively lines up to make his next start at home against the Brewers on Friday if he's deemed healthy enough to pitch.

  • Alex Cobb SP | DET

    Angels' Alex Cobb: Suffers setback

    Cobb (wrist) suffered a setback in his recovery recently, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.

    Cobb played catch Wednesday without experiencing issues, but he'll be shut down indefinitely following his recent setback. Manager Joe Maddon said Saturday that he doesn't know when the right-hander will be able to resume pitching.

  • Jose Urquidy RP | PHI

    Astros' Jose Urquidy: Bullpen session scheduled

    Urquidy (shoulder) will throw a bullpen session at Minute Maid Park on Sunday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

    Urquidy began a rehab assignment with the Florida Complex League affiliate Thursday, and he allowed a hit and no walks while striking out six in three scoreless innings. His bullpen session will allow the major-league staff to see his progress before he joins Triple-A Sugar Land to continue his rehab assignment afterward.

  • Domingo German SP | PIT

    Yankees' Domingo German: Dealing with soreness

    Yankees manager Aaron Boone indicated that German (shoulder) "had some soreness" following his Wednesday bullpen session, per MLB.com.

    The right-hander's most recent BP included a variety of pitches after he threw only fastballs in his previous bullpen last weekend. However, German reported feeling sore Thursday, leaving his next step unclear. Boone did not indicate how long the setback may delay German's return, if at all.

  • Athletics' James Kaprielian: Earns seventh win Friday

    Kaprielian (7-4) earned the win Friday against the Giants after tossing five innings of one-run ball, allowing three hits and four walks while fanning four.

    The right-hander tossed 54 of his 92 pitches for strikes and tied his season-high mark for walks in this outing, but he still did enough to outduel Alex Wood en route to his seventh win of the campaign. The rookie has now allowed three or fewer earned runs in each of his last three appearances, going 2-0 with a 3.31 ERA in that span, and his season-long ERA stands at 3.25 through 88.2 innings.

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