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Despite earning a quality start during Monday's 2-1 win over the White Sox, Angels pitcher Andrew Heaney received a no-decision for his effort.

Heaney allowed one run on five hits over six innings to lower his ERA to 2.43. He also struck out four and walked one.

Heaney is winless in his last four outings with just one quality start.

Twins pitcher Kyle Gibson struggled during the first inning of Monday's 8-7 loss to the Yankees and he never recovered.

Gibson was lucky to receive a no-decision after allowing six runs on four hits over five innings of work. He also struck out two and walked three. His first and biggest mistake was giving up a three-run home run to Brian McCann in the first inning.

Gibson is winless in his last six starts with two quality outings.

Despite allowing 10 hits, Mariners pitcher Taijuan Walker was able to earn a quality start during Monday's 4-3 loss to the Rangers.

Walker received a no-decision after allowing three runs on 10 hits over six innings of work. He also struck out three and walked one.

Walker is winless in his last three outings despite producing quality starts in each.

Despite producing a quality start during Monday's 4-3 win over the Mariners, Rangers pitcher Cole Hamels received a no-decision for his effort.

Hamels allowed three runs on seven hits over seven innings. He also struck out eight and walked four. Hamels is winless in his last three starts.

Despite giving up just one earned run in Monday's start against the Orioles, Athletics pitcher Sonny Gray was on the losing end of the 4-2 game.

Gray allowed four runs (one earned) on seven hits over 5 2/3 innings of work. He also struck out five and walked two.

Gray was scratched from his previous start due to back spasms. He has earned a quality start in four of his last outings.

Rangers pitcher Yu Darvish began his throwing program on Monday, reports MLB.com. Darvish was able to make 25 throws from 45 feet and reported no issues.

Darvish will continue to expand his throwing program later this week and over the next few weeks. He has not pitched this season after undergoing Tommy John surgery in March.

The Rangers will activate pitcher Derek Holland from the disabled list Wednesday in order to start him against the Mariners, the team announced Monday.

Holland has been sidelined after making one start in April with a shoulder injury. He has been rehabbing at Triple-A.

With Holland starting Wednesday, the Rangers will move pitcher Martin Perez’s next start to Thursday at Detroit.

A groin issue will not keep Rangers newcomer Cole Hamels from starting Monday against Seattle.

Hamels hopes to perform better than he has in his first two starts with the team since his arrival from Philadelphia. He has lost twice will giving up nine runs in 16 hits in 13 2/3 innings.

Blue Jays pitcher Marcus Stroman felt good after throwing his third bullpen session Monday since tearing his ACL in the spring, according to Sportsnet. He will face live hitters Friday, but there is no word yet on when he will start a rehab assignment.

Rays pitcher Drew Smyly came off the disabled list on Sunday and started his first game since May 5. 

Smyly took the loss to Texas, dropping to 0-2 on the season. He allowed a season-high five runs in a season-low four innings. 

Smyly gave up seven hits and struck out a season-low four batters.