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Dodgers pitcher Zack Greinke had some issues with his command against the Cardinals on Saturday, dropping to 11-6 on the season. The right-hander permitted four runs on six hits and five walks while striking out three over 5 2/3 innings of a 4-2 defeat.

Over his last two starts covering 12 2/3 innings, Greinke has allowed seven earned runs. He owns a 2.90 ERA and a 1.21 WHIP over 20 starts (124 1/3 innings). He will make his next start Friday against the Giants in San Francisco.

Marlins pitcher Henderson Alvarez was removed from Saturday's start against the Giants after being struck on the back of left shin by a comebacker in the third inning. He limped off under his own power and was replaced by Sam Dyson.

Alvarez allowed two runs -- one earned -- on three hits and no walks while striking out two over 2 2/3 innings of work before the injury. His status remains uncertain for his next start on Thursday at Atlanta.

Cardinals pitcher Michael Wacha is scheduled to undergo a third MRI on his injured shoulder on Monday, according to MLB.com. If all goes well, the team will then map out a throwing program in order for him to build some shoulder strength.

Cardinals pitcher Lance Lynn turned in a solid start despite his lack of control Friday.

Lynn allowed two runs on four hits over six innings. He walked four and struck out nine during the appearance. Lynn actually pitched into the seventh inning, but failed to record an out. He was removed from the game after giving up back-to-back doubles to open the frame. Lynn threw 107 pitches during the outing.

The win moves Lynn to 11-6 on the season. His next start will come against the Rays.

Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg was done in by home runs Friday against the Brewers.

Strasburg allowed four runs on seven hits over seven innings of work. He struck out nine and walked just one during the outing. Two home runs really hurt Strasburg early. In the first inning, he gave up a solo shot to Scooter Gennett. Khris Davis added to the fun in the second, popping another solo shot. Aramis Ramirez was able to plate two runs in the third on a soft single.

Despite the poor early performance, Strasburg was able to get his act together. He went on to pitch four scoreless innings. Strasburg threw just 98 pitches during the start.

The loss dropped Strasburg to 7-7 on the year. His next start is slated to come against the Rockies. 

Marlins pitcher Nate Eovaldi lasted just four innings Friday against the Giants.

Eovaldi proved to be fairly hittable, giving up nine hits over the appearance. He allowed eight runs. Eovaldi struck out five and walked one. A big reason for his struggles was the long ball. Eovaldi gave up a two-run shot to Brandon Crawford in the second inning, and then gave up a three-run homer to Pablo Sandoval in the fifth. 

With the loss, Eovaldi drops to 5-5 on the year. His ERA jumped to 4.08 following the appearance. Eovaldi’s next start is slated to come against the Braves. 

Cubs pitcher Kyle Hendricks will get the nod Tuesday, according to MLB.com.

The Cubs have been mum on the rotation following the All-Star break. While Hendricks was announced as Tuesday's starter, the club still hasn't announced the fifth starter. Hendricks has a 6.00 ERA over one start in the majors. 

As expected, Cardinals pitcher Adam Wainwright will take the mound for his second-half debut Tuesday against the Rays, the team announced Friday.

Wainwright got a few extra days off following his All-Star game appearance, but will be back on schedule beginning Tuesday.  

The Phillies have a pair of veteran left-handed starters on big contracts whose names have swirled in trade rumors this season, but that doesn't mean they value them equally.

CBSSports.com Baseball Insider Jon Heyman reports Friday the team's preference is to move Cliff Lee ahead of Cole Hamels. Lee is recovering from an elbow injury but should be back in the next few weeks, and the team has a much lower asking price for him than Hamels at this point. Hamels is also considered more likely to utilize the no-trade clause in his contract than Lee, with both players having at least 20 teams they cannot be traded to without prior notification.

Hamels has a 2.93 ERA and 3-5 record on the season, while Lee was at 4-4 with a 3.18 mark prior to his injury, which has kept him out since mid-May. It is not clear at this point if any deal is imminent. 

Mets pitching prospect Noah Syndergaard had another rough start Thursday in the minors.

Syndergaard entered the season as one of the game's top pitching talents. He's had some hardships this season, dealing with injuries and ineffectiveness. Syndergaard allowed seven runs on nine hits over five innings Thursday. He struck out five and walked three. Syndergaard's Triple-A ERA jumped to 5.74 on the year. He was expected to make his major-league debut at some point this season, but that could be on hold until he turns things around.