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Steven Matz RP | TB
Mets SP Steven Matz (blister) fine for Friday start vs. Braves
Mets starter Steven Matz threw a bullpen session on Wednesday, and has been declared good to go for his start on Friday against the Braves, according to ESPN.com.
Matz had to leave his previous start last weekend due to a blister on his finger. But he is reportedly fine and ready to make his fourth big-league start on Friday.
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Clayton Kershaw SP | LAD
Dodgers SP Clayton Kershaw earns win Tuesday
Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw continued to show why he is one of the best pitchers in the major leagues during Tuesday's 6-4 win over the Angels.
Kershaw allowed two runs (one earned) over seven innings of work. He also struck out eight and walked two. His lone mistake was giving up a solo home run to Kole Calhoun in the first inning.
He improved to 13-6 with a 2.15 ERA. The last time Kershaw lost a start was on June 27.
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Neil Ramirez RP | CLE
Cubs activate Neil Ramirez from DL; recall Yoervis Medina
The Cubs activated relief pitcher Neil Ramirez from the 15-day disabled list and recalled pitcher Yoervis Medina from Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday, the team announced.
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Noah Syndergaard SP | CLE
Mets SP Noah Syndergaard to pitch Saturday
Mets right-hander Noah Syndergaard is scheduled to start Saturday's game at Atlanta, reports ESPNNewYork.com. Syndergaard did not make his last start to give him some rest.
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Henderson Alvarez SP | WAS
Marlins shuffle roster on Tuesday
The Marlins recalled reliever Scott McGough and claimed first baseman Tommy Medica off waivers from the Padres on Tuesday, according to the Miami Herald.
Miami also transferred starting pitcher Henderson Alvarez to the 60-day disabled list.
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Brennan Boesch RF | BOS
Kristopher Negron RF | LAD
Billy Hamilton RF | CHW
Tony Cingrani RP | CHC
Brandon Finnegan SP | CHW
Josh Smith RP | MIA
Reds activate Hamilton, Boesch from DL; recall four from minors
The Reds activated outfielders Brennan Boesch (ankle) and Billy Hamilton (shoulder) from the 15-day disabled list Tuesday.
They also recalled Tony Cingrani, Brandon Finnegan, Josh Smith and Kris Negron from Triple-A Louisville.
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Gerrit Cole SP | NYY
Report: Pirates SP Gerrit Cole to have Thursday start skipped
An effort to limit innings will keep Pirates ace Gerrit Cole from making his scheduled start Thursday, per the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. A.J. Burnett, who is returning from a stint on the disabled list, will pitch instead.
Cole has thrown a career-high 180 2/3 innings. But they have, for the most part, been wonderful innings. He is 16-8 with a 2.54 ERA and 175 strikeouts.
The right-hander will likely start next Tuesday in a doubleheader against the Cubs.
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Stephen Strasburg SP | WAS
Nationals SP Stephen Strasburg (back) will start Wednesday
After making it through a bullpen session Sunday without any issues, the Nationals announced Monday that Stephen Strasburg will pitch Wednesday in the series finale against the Mets, per The Washington Post.
Strasburg left his last start on Aug. 30 with tightness in his back, and after treatment, rest and the bullpen throwing, the Nationals have proclaimed the pitcher ready to go.
"He's slated to pitch Wednesday, barring some kind of setback or feeling something," manager Matt Williams said.
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Adam Wainwright SP | STL
Cardinals SP Adam Wainwright tosses bullpen session
Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright threw a light bullpen session on Monday, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
Wainwright is on the 60-day disabled list with an Achilles and ankle injury.
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Gerrit Cole SP | NYY
Pirates SP Gerrit Cole picks up 16th win of the season
Pirates starting pitcher Gerrit Cole won his 16th game of the season on Sunday against the Cardinals.
Cole threw seven scoreless innings while giving up just two hits. He struck out seven batters and issued three walks in the victory.
With the win, Cole improved to 16-8 on the year with a 2.54 ERA.