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The Dodgers announced Sunday they activated starting pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu and infielder Juan Uribe off the disabled list. To clear two spots on the roster, Carlos Frias and Miguel Rojas were optioned to the minors.

The Cardinals announced Sunday reliever Jason Motte (back) will begin a rehab assignment with Double-A Springfield. He will pitch in the same game as starting pitcher Michael Wacha, who also begins a rehab assignment with Springfield Sunday.

Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg dominated the Mariners in Seattle on Saturday, scattering one run on six hits over 7 2/3 innings of work to improve to 11-10 on the year. He struck out eight and did not issue a walk. Of his 95 pitches, 69 were strikes.

Strasburg also broke the team's single-season record of 207 strikeouts set by Gio Gonzalez two years ago. He owns a 3.49 ERA, a 1.19 WHIP and 210:40 K:BB ratio in 183 innings. He will make his next start Friday at home against Philadelphia.

Dodgers pitcher Zack Greinke bounced back with a dominant outing but was unable to factor into the decision Saturday against the Padres. The right-hander permitted one earned run on four hits and two walks while striking out eight over eight innings of a 2-1 defeat.

Over his last three starts covering 20 innings, Greinke has allowed only four earned runs. He owns a 2.72 ERA and a 1.15 WHIP over 27 starts (172 1/3 innings). His next start will come Friday at home against Arizona.

Pirates pitcher Vance Worley put together a quality start Saturday against the Reds, improving to 6-4 on the season. The right-hander yielded two runs -- one earned -- on three hits and two walks while striking out four over 6 1/3 innings of a 3-2 victory.

Worley picked up his first win since Aug. 8. He owns a 3.01 ERA and a 1.22 WHIP over 86 2/3 innings of work. He will make his next start Friday against the Cubs at Wrigley Field.

Slumping Cardinals pitcher Justin Masterson made some mechanical adjustments in the time since his last start, but they did not appear to do much, as he struggled yet again in a 5-1 loss to the Cubs Saturday.

The Cubs got to Masterson in the second inning for one run, but things came apart in the fourth inning. Masterson was tagged for a pair of solo home runs in the fourth, followed by one in the fifth before he was listed, after allowing five runs on six hits and a walk in 4 1/3 innings. He struck out five batters on 82 pitches in the loss.

The Cardinals acquired Masterson in July with the intention of making him a reclamation project, but that has not worked out so far. He has a 7.90 ERA in six starts since joining the Cardinals, and his rotation spot no longer appears assured. His next start is currently scheduled for Thursday in Milwaukee. 

Rockies pitcher Christian Bergman had some control issues Friday against the Diamondbacks. 

Bergman allowed one run on two hits over 5 1/3 innings. He struck out five and walked five during the outing. Outside of the control issues, Bergman was fantastic early. He didn’t give up his first hit until there were two outs in the fifth inning. He gave up his only run in the sixth inning. After giving up a triple and a walk, Bergman was pulled from the game. One run would come around to score after Bergman left. That run was charged to Bergman.

For his efforts, Bergman picked up a no-decision. He’ll take on the Giants in his next start.

Cubs pitcher Kyle Hendricks turned in a quality start Friday against the Cardinals.

Hendricks allowed two runs on five hits over six innings. He struck out three and walked one during the outing. Hendricks allowed both his runs early, but managed to settle in. In the first inning, Hendricks led things off with a single, walk and run-scoring single to the first three hitters he faced. Another run came in to score on a single later in the inning. Hendricks managed to get it together over the rest of the start. He threw five scoreless innings before leaving the game. Hendricks threw 89 pitches during the start. 

The Cubs battled back, giving Hendricks a no-decision. He’ll take on the Brewers in his next start. 

Mets pitcher Jacob deGrom turned in a great start Friday against the Phillies.

deGrom allowed one unearned run on four hits over seven innings. He struck out five and walked two during the outing. The Phillies scored their only run in the seventh inning. After a leadoff single, Grady Sizemore reached on a throwing error by Lucas Duda, allowing the leadoff runner to advance to second. That run would come around on a single. It would be an unearned run for deGrom.

With the win, deGrom improved to 7-6. He'll take on the Marlins in their next start. 

Pirates pitcher Gerrit Cole has been optioned to the minors briefly.

Cole will rejoin the club September 1, and shouldn't miss his next start. The team only optioned Cole in order to get another bat on the bench for the weekend series. Cole has a 3.65 ERA over 98 2/3 innings.