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Dodgers pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu began a throwing program Saturday by playing catch before his team's game against the Cubs, the Orange County Register reports.

Ryu will likely miss the remainder of the regular season, but he's hoping his shoulder injury will recover enough to allow him to pitch in the playoffs. He owns a 3.38 ERA and 139:29 K:BB ratio in 152 innings.

Padres pitcher Odrisamer Despaigne bounced back with a gem Friday night at home against the Giants, improving to 4-7 on the year. The right-hander allowed only two hits and one walk while striking out six over seven innings of a 5-0 victory.

Despaigne picked up his first win since Aug. 12. Over his last three starts covering 17 innings, Despaigne has allowed nine earned runs. He owns a 3.36 ERA and a 1.21 WHIP over 16 starts (96 1/3 innings). He will make his final start of the season at home on Wednesday against Colorado.

Rockies starter Jordan Lyles tossed a quality start in a win over the Diamondbacks on Friday, improving to 7-3 on the year. The right-hander permitted two runs on nine hits and no walks while striking out one over six innings of an 15-3 victory.

Over his last three starts covering 18 innings, Lyles has permitted six earned runs. He owns a 4.15 ERA and a 1.36 WHIP over 21 starts (121 1/3 innings). His final start of the season will come Friday in Los Angeles against the Dodgers.

Diamondbacks starting pitcher Chase Anderson got rocked Friday night against the Rockies at Coors Field, dropping to 9-7 on the year. He was charged with six runs on nine hits and two walks while striking out five over five innings of an 15-3 defeat.

Over his last three starts covering 16 innings, Anderson has allowed 10 earned runs. It remains to be seen if he'll make another start this year. If his season is over, he finishes 2014 with a 4.01 ERA and a 1.37 WHIP over 21 starts (114 1/3 innings).

Braves starting pitcher Julio Teheran hurled seven dominant innings in a tough-luck loss to the Mets at home Friday night, dropping to 13-13 on the year. He permitted two runs on seven hits and no walks while striking out six over seven innings of a 5-0 defeat.

Over his last three starts covering 20 1/3 innings, Teheran has allowed six earned runs. He owns a 2.88 ERA and a 1.06 WHIP over 32 starts (216 innings). Teheran will have one more chance to climb over .500 before the end of the season. That opportunity will come Wednesday at home against Pittsburgh.

Mets starting pitcher Zack Wheeler turned in a gem Friday night against the Braves in Atlanta, improving to 11-10 on the year. The right-hander permitted five hits and two walks while striking out seven over six innings of a 5-0 victory.

Wheeler has permitted just one earned run over his last two starts away from home (12 innings). He owns a 3.49 ERA and a 1.33 WHIP over 31 starts (180 1/3 innings). His final start of the season will come Thursday at Washington.

Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw became the league's first 20-game winner Friday afternoon in Chicago against the Cubs.

Kershaw (20-3) bounced back from a rough opening frame and received more than enough run support to get the job done. He permitted a run-scoring double to Anthony Rizzo, a run-scoring triple to Jorge Soler and a sacrifice fly in the first for his only damage of the afternoon. He permitted three runs on seven hits and three walks while striking out nine over five innings of a 14-5 victory.

Over his last four starts covering 29 innings, Kershaw has allowed seven earned runs. He owns a 1.80 ERA and a 0.86 WHIP over 26 starts (190 1/3 innings). His next start will come Wednesday at home against San Francisco.

Dodgers pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu is hoping to begin throwing this weekend, according to MLB.com.

Ryu will either throw Saturday or Sunday. He received a shot in his shoulder, and will need a few days before his arm feels better. He expressed optimism that he would pitch in the playoffs. 

Pirates pitcher Charlie Morton has been scratched from his Sunday start, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

Morton felt pain during a recent bullpen session and will not start. Vance Worley will get the call Sunday in place of Morton. 

Pirates pitcher Vance Worley will get a start Sunday, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. 

Worley will replace Charlie Morton in the rotation. Morton had some pain during a recent bullpen session, and will be unable to go. Worley has a 3.18 ERA over 96 1/3 innings.