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Fedde completed four innings in a no-decision against Texas on Monday, allowing two runs on four hits and no walks while striking out six batters.

Though he didn't go very deep, Fedde was decently effective, racking up six punchouts and retiring the final eight batters he faced. The veteran right-hander has logged five or fewer frames in nine of his past 10 outings, but that approach seems to be working for him -- he's posted a 2.68 ERA while going 5-1 with a 35:15 K:BB across 43.2 innings during that span. Fedde has worked as both a traditional starter and a bulk reliever throughout the campaign, and though he doesn't have the most overpowering stuff, recent results suggest Chicago is getting the most out of the hurler by astutely managing how he is used.

Springs allowed two runs on six hits and a walk while striking out two over five-plus innings in a no-decision versus the Diamondbacks on Monday.

Springs last held an opponent to two runs or less in his May 17 start versus the Giants. He cruised for five frames but was tagged for a game-tying two-run home run by Ketel Marte in the sixth. Springs has a 5.96 ERA with a 1.42 WHIP and 86:38 K:BB through 102.2 innings over 20 starts this season. The veteran southpaw is lined up to make his next start in Minnesota.

Flaherty did not factor into the decision of Monday's extra-inning win, allowing three runs on four hits and two walks over four innings against the Cubs. He struck out four.

The right-hander was hurt by the long ball, surrendering back-to-back homers to Seiya Suzuki and Michael Busch in the third inning. Flaherty was pulled before facing the top of the Cubs' lineup for a third time, departing after throwing 82 pitches (47 strikes). The outing snapped a strong three-start stretch before the All-Star break in which the 30-year-old posted a 1.08 ERA, 0.78 WHIP and 20:6 K:BB across 16.2 innings. Flaherty will take a 3-8 record with a 4.59 ERA, 1.41 WHIP and 102:42 K:BB through 86.1 innings (19 starts) into his next outing, tentatively scheduled for this weekend against the Royals.

Wacha allowed one run on three hits and two walks while striking out five batters over six innings in a no-decision versus San Francisco on Monday.

Wacha ended the first half of the campaign on a sour note, giving up 10 runs over 10.2 frames in losses to the Phillies and Mets. The veteran hurler seemed to benefit from the All-Star break, as he looked much better in twirling a quality start Monday. The only run Wacha allowed came on a Heliot Ramos fourth-inning homer, and the right-handed pitcher was in line for the win upon his exit, though he had to settle for a no-decision when closer Alex Lange blew the lead in the ninth. Despite that disappointment, Wacha appeared to get back on track, and he'll look to get back into the win column in his next start, which lines up to be a road matchup in Detroit.

Soriano allowed two runs on four hits and a walk while striking out seven over seven innings in a no-decision versus the Cardinals on Monday.

Soriano didn't have a strikeout in his last start, but he bounced back well in his longest outing since May 10 versus the Blue Jays. The Cardinals got to him for two runs in the second inning, but Soriano was able to get back on track, ending with 64 of his 95 pitches going for strikes. The right-hander now has a 3.43 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 122:54 K:BB through 118 innings over 21 starts this season. His next start is projected to be at San Francisco.

Kirby (8-8) allowed three hits and a walk while striking out six over six shutout innings to earn the win over the Reds on Monday.

Kirby kept his hot stretch going, racking up his sixth straight quality start with one of his best outings of the campaign. During that six-start span, he's given up just 12 runs (11 earned) over 38 innings. He now has a 3.57 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 104:25 K:BB through 116 innings over 19 starts this season. Kirby is lined up to make his next start on the road versus the Rangers.

Baz took a no-decision Monday against Boston, allowing four runs (two earned) on seven hits and no walks in six innings. He struck out six.

A pair of throwing errors, one by Gunnar Henderson in the third inning and another by Baz himself in the sixth frame, kept two earned runs off Baz's ledger, so Monday goes down as a quality start for the hurler. The right-hander has logged eight quality starts in his last 12 outings (73.1 innings), during which he has a 3.31 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 67:23 K:BB. Baz will take a 4.13 ERA, 1.38 WHIP and 105:42 K:BB over 117.2 frames overall into his next scheduled appearance against Atlanta.

Tolle took a no-decision Monday against Baltimore, allowing four runs on eight hits and one walk in 5.2 innings. He struck out nine.

Tolle appeared to have settled in following a shaky opening inning, when he gave up one run, but he ended up surrendering three more runs across the fifth and sixth frames. The southpaw still had plenty of swing-and-miss stuff working, registering 16 whiffs and fanning nine for the first time since May 22 versus the Twins, though the eight hits allowed were his most since June 9 in Tampa Bay. Tolle will bring a 3.31 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 96:26 K:BB over 89.2 innings into his next scheduled outing against Toronto.

Weathers did not factor into Monday's decision against the Pirates, allowing five runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out five across 4.2 innings.

The Yankees handed Weathers an early 4-0 lead, but the veteran southpaw gave that lead to the Pirates after yielding five runs across the second and third frames. It was the sixth time this season that he gave up at least five earned runs, though he also generated 20 whiffs and 17 first-pitch strikes on 99 pitches. Weathers will take a 4.40 ERA and 1.27 WHIP over 102.1 innings into his next start, which is slated for this weekend on the road against the Phillies.

Martinez (9-2) came away with the win against Toronto on Monday, allowing one run on six hits and one walk over six scoreless innings. He did not strike out a batter.

Monday marked the fifth start in Martinez's career that he did not record a strikeout, with the last instance taking place when he was a member of the Rangers against the Mariners on Aug. 1, 2017. The lack of punchouts didn't matter for the veteran right-hander, who came away with his 10th quality start of the season, and he has allowed one earned run in three of his last four appearances. His outing in Toronto brought his ERA down to 2.59 across 111.1 innings, which is sixth-best in the majors among qualified starters. Martinez is slated to take on the Guardians at home this weekend.