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Gray was pummeled for eight runs on 10 hits and a walk across just 3.2 innings in Sunday's start versus the Marlins. He struck out three and fell to 8-5 on the season.

The Marlins got to Gray early in this one, as he gave up four runs in the first inning before another four-run rally, capped off by a two-run homer from Giancarlo Stanton, chased him from the game in the fourth. The poor performance ended an impressive run of results for Gray, who hadn't yielded more than three earned runs in any of his previous six outings and had posted a 1.64 ERA during that span. He'll look to get back on track Friday at the Phillies.

Eickhoff picked up his seventh win of the season in Sunday's 6-5 victory over the Padres. He allowed four runs on five hits over six innings while striking out five and walking none.

Eickhoff entered the sixth inning with a 5-2 lead, but gave up three runs that inning before the Phillies scored one in the top of the seventh to give him the victory. Wins have been hard to come by this season for Eickhoff thanks in part to a Phillies offense that is among the worst in the majors. He is scheduled to face the Rockies at home in his next start.

Cole (7-7) gave up four runs on three hits and three walks over 5.2 innings Sunday while striking out six in a 7-3 loss to the Reds.

He didn't allow many baserunners but unfortunately the person he was allowing on base was Billy Hamilton, who stole third base twice off Cole among his own four steals and five (in five attempts) on the game for the Reds. Aside from his brilliant complete-game win over the Mariners at the end of July, Cole has had difficulty lasting deep into games since he returned to the rotation, throwing just 20.2 innings in his other four starts in July and August. He'll look for a better result in his next start Saturday on the road against the Dodgers.

DeGrom (7-5) gave up just one run on seven hits and two walks over 6,2 innings Sunday, striking out three, but came away with a no-decision in a 3-1 win over the Tigers.

He held Detroit scoreless through six innings before a couple of lucky bounces put runners on base and forced Terry Collins to go to his bullpen, only for Jerry Blevins to allow the tying run to score, which got charged to deGrom. It's his third straight quality start and 15th in 20 outings, but deGrom will try to get back in the win column as well Saturday at home against the Padres.

Scahill will be recalled from Triple-A Colorado on Monday.

Scahill will replace the struggling David Goforth in the bullpen. This season he has posted a 4.28 ERA and 1.72 WHIP over 27.1 innings pitched at the Triple-A Level.

Hendricks (11-7) allowed one run on three hits while striking out four over 7.1 innings to earn the win Sunday against the Athletics.

Hendricks was masterful while the offense gave him just enough support to help him earn his 11th decision of 2016. He's now held opponents to one or fewer earned runs in six of his last seven starts to lower his ERA to 2.17 on the year. He's now posted an ERA of 2.46 or lower in two of his three seasons with the Cubs. He'll make his next start Saturday against the Cardinals.

Wainwright (9-6) allowed six runs on nine hits and three walks while striking out three over six innings to take the loss Sunday against the Braves.

Wainwright was blasted for three runs in each of the first two innings he pitched before settling down to close out his day with four innings of shutout ball. After having a terrific five-start stretch in July, he's now failed to post a quality start in each of this last three outings to raise his ERA to 4.34. His 2016 ERA is currently 0.4 points higher than any ERA he's posted in a season since becoming a starter in 2007.

Kershaw (back) began baseball activities Sunday, playing catch on flat ground,

Kershaw still has a long recovery ahead of him but took a first step in the right direction Sunday. If all goes well, there's a chance he will make some meaningful starts in September, but continue to look for updates as he progresses further in the rehab process.

Urias will start Monday's contest against the Phillies, Dylan Hernandez of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Urias recently transitioned to the bullpen, pitching three innings of relief Wednesday. The youngster will likely have additional restrictions on his pitch count, so it's quite possible the outing will be a relatively short one. Given that he's reached five innings in just six of his nine starts, Urias may not factor into the decision.

Hill (blister) indicated Sunday that his next scheduled start will come Friday and he's expected to throw a bullpen session Tuesday, Dylan Hernandez of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Hill was initially scheduled to make his debut with the Dodgers Sunday, but the blister hadn't healed enough for him to do so. The start will be pushed back nearly a week but he should be a regular member of the rotation moving forward. Brandon McCarthy will start Sunday but Monday's starter remains a mystery.