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Cardinals pitcher Justin Masterson took a loss Sunday, giving up five earned runs on six hits and two walks in just three innings while striking out three in his team's 7-1 defeat against the Phillies.

Masterson (6-8) didn't toss one scoreless frame before being removed from the game, and he's now surrendered at least four earned runs in four of his first five starts with his new team. He owns a 5.88 ERA and 110:66 K:BB ratio in 121 innings. Masterson is scheduled to face the Cubs Saturday.

The Rockies activated Sunday starter Christian Bergman from the 60-day disabled list Sunday and placed outfielder Michael Cuddyer on the 15-day disabled list.

Bergman returns to the team after missing just over two months with a fractured hand. Cuddyer has dealt with a hamstring injury over the past week.

The Rockies also transferred outfielder Carlos Gonzalez to the 60-day disabled list to clear a 40-man roster spot for Bergman.

Rockies pitcher Jordan Lyles had some control issues Saturday against the Marlins.

Lyles allowed three runs on seven hits over 5 2/3 innings. He struck out five and walked five during the outing. After two scoreless innings to open the game, the Marlins offense began to put pressure on Lyles. Giancarlo Stanton drove in the first run for Miami on a run-scoring double. Lyles had some control issues in the fourth, giving up a single and two walks to load the bases. He wound up walking in the second run of the game during the inning. Another walk in the fifth led to the third and final run in the fifth inning. He was pulled after giving up two singles in the sixth inning.

Lyles left with the game tied, picking up the no-decision. He’ll take on the Giants in his next start.

Dodgers pitcher Zack Greinke pulled out a win Saturday against the Mets.

Greinke allowed four runs, three earned, on nine hits over seven innings. He struck out four and walked one during the outing. Greinke got off to a nice start, throwing three scoreless innings to open the game. He was tagged for three runs in the fourth inning. Greinke allowed a single and a runner reached on an error, putting two men on. Juan Lagares then belted a three-run shot to left center. Only two runs were charged to Greinke. A Lucas Duda solo shot in the sixth gave Greinke his third earned run.

The Dodgers got to Jacob deGrom, giving Greinke the win. He improved to 13-8. He’ll take on the Padres in his next start.

Mets pitcher Jacob deGrom had a tough start Saturday against the Dodgers.

deGrom allowed five runs on five hits over six innings. He struck out seven and walked two during the outing. deGrom got off to a decent start, tossing three scoreless frames to open the game. He ran into trouble in the fourth. deGrom walked the leadoff hitter. That hitter wound up coming around to score on a single. The second run of the inning scored on a sac fly. Things didn’t get much better the following inning. With two men on base, Adrian Gonzalez belted a three-run homer to right center. 

With the loss, deGrom fell to 6-6. He’ll take on the Phillies in his next start. 

The Mets have activated pitcher Jacob deGrom for Saturday's start.

The team had expected deGrom to return, so the move shouldn't come as a surprise. deGrom missed time with a shoulder issue. He'll take on the Dodgers Saturday.

Cubs pitcher Kyle Hendricks had his start shortened by rain Saturday against the Orioles.

Hendricks allowed two runs on five hits over two innings. He struck out two and did not issue any walks. Hendricks was tagged for runs in both innings. In the first, he gave up two consecutive doubles, plating the first run. With two men on in the second, Hendricks gave up a run-scoring single. He was able to get through the rest of the inning without giving up any more runs. The game was delayed prior to the start of the third inning. Hendricks did not return.

Hendricks was in line for the win, but did not go five innings. He’ll take on the Cardinals in his next start. 

Dodgers pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu should return from the disabled list shortly after he's eligible, according to the Orange County Register. 

Ryu has had "zero setbacks," according to manager Don Mattingly. Ryu is eligible to come off the disabled list Friday, and Mattingly expects to have him around that time. Ryu has been sidelined since August 13 due to a glute injury.

Dodgers pitcher Zack Greinke was in the team's starting lineup Saturday against the Mets.

Greinke is dealing with a minor elbow issue, and the club decided to push him back a few days. He was always expected to make the start, so the move shouldn't come as a surprise. Greinke has a 2.75 ERA over 157 1/3 innings. 

Padres rookie starter Odrisamer Despaigne has admitted that hitters have made an adjustment against him, resulting in some tough outings.

Among them was Friday night, when he surrendered three runs on five hits in five innings in Arizona for his second straight loss. Despaigne has yielded 20 earned runs on 39 hits in his last 31 innings pitched covering six starts to raise his ERA from a sparkling 1.31 to 3.44.

"The first five starts, hitters had no idea about me," Despaigne told the San Diego Union-Tribune. "I was the new guy. The last six of them, it's been different. Guys are making more adjustments, seeing me the second time, getting a better idea of how I like to work."

Despaigne found success in his early starts releasing the ball from several different arm angles.