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Diamondbacks pitcher Wade Miley earned a win Saturday, giving up just four hits and three walks in seven scoreless innings while striking out four in his team's 2-0 victory over the Giants.

Miley (5-6) now has back-to-back wins after failing to record one in his previous nine starts. Despite the lack of strikeouts, the starter was able to deliver his first scoreless outing of the season. Miley owns a 4.18 ERA and 118:38 K:BB ratio in 127 innings going into the break.

Rockies pitcher Jordan Lyles is expected to begin a rehab assignment Friday, MLB.com reports.

Lyles is scheduled to make three rehab starts, but the team could bring him back after the second to pitch July 28 on a limited pitch count if everything goes smoothly over the next few weeks. Out since June 4 with a fractured hand, Lyles owns a 3.52 ERA and 49:26 K:BB ratio in 69 innings.

Diamondbacks pitcher Vidal Nuno will replace Chase Anderson as the scheduled starter for Sunday's game in San Francisco, the Arizona Republic reports.

Anderson will be skipped in the rotation in an attempt to keep his innings down for the remainder of the season. Nuno tosses seven scoreless innings in his first start with the Diamondbacks Tuesday after coming over from the Yankees in a trade.

Marlins pitcher Henderson Alvarez has been named a replacement for the National League All-Star team, the Sun Sentinel reports.

Alvarez was hammered in his last start, surrendering six earned runs in five innings, but he had only given up seven earned runs in his previous nine starts combined before the poor outing. He owns a 2.63 ERA and 73:22 K:BB ratio in 120 innings.

Marlins pitcher Henderson Alvarez had a tough start Friday against the Mets.

Alvarez allowed six runs on eight hits over five innings of work. He did not issue any walks, but did strike out three over the course of the outing. After a scoreless first, Henderson’s struggles began. He allowed three straight hits in the second inning, bringing in two runs. Lucas Duda cashed in two more runs the following inning after hitting a home run. David Wright also clubbed a two run shot off Alvarez in the fifth. 

The loss dropped Alvarez to 6-4 on the year. His next start should come shortly after the All-Star break.

Mets pitcher Zack Wheeler turned in an excellent start against the Marlins Friday.

Wheeler allowed one run on five hits over 6 2/3 innings. He walked two and struck out six during the appearance. Wheeler’s only blemish came in the fifth inning. After putting two men on, Wheeler allowed a run-scoring single to Christian Yelich. He was able to work out of the inning without giving up any more damage. Wheeler threw 114 pitches during the start.

The win moves Wheeler to 5-8 on the year. His next start should come shortly after the All-Star break.

Braves pitcher Alex Wood had a rough start against the Cubs Friday.

Wood gave up four runs on five hits over 5 1/3 innings. He walked three and struck out six during the outing. Wood cruised through his first two innings of work, putting the Cubs down in order. The third inning brought some complications. After putting the first two men on, Wood gave up a sacrifice fly and an RBI single, giving the Cubs a 2-0 lead. 

The Braves would come back to tie the game while Wood tossed up two more scoreless innings. Things then unraveled in the sixth. Wood again put the first two batters on base before hitting Welington Castillo with a pitch. With the bases loaded, Chris Coghlan singled in a run, chasing Wood from the game. Shae Simmons came on in relief, and allowed one run, which was charged to Wood.

Wood was set to lose the game, but the Braves mounted a comeback in the ninth inning. His next start will come after the All-Star break. 

Rockies pitcher Jordan Lyles tossed live batting practice Friday, the team announced. 

Lyles is sidelined due to a fractured hand. He's been out since early June with the issue, but is working his way back. Lyles posted a 3.52 ERA over 69 innings. 

Pirates pitcher Gerrit Cole will likely not be ready to come off the disabled list when he's eligible, according to the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review.

Cole is eligible to return to action July 20, but manager Clint Hurdle said he does not expect Cole to be available that day. Cole is rehabbing from a lat injury. Over 85 2/3 innings, Cole has a 3.78 ERA.  

2-1Padres starting pitcher Odrisamer Despaigne turned in a dominant outing in a losing effort Thursday night against the Dodgers in Los Angeles, dropping to 2-1 on the year. The right-hander yielded two runs on seven hits and no walks while striking out seven over seven innings of a 2-1 defeat.

Over his first four starts covering 26 2/3 innings, Despaigne has allowed only four earned runs. He also owns a 0.98 WHIP and a 12:8 K:BB ratio over that span. His next start will likely come after the All-Star break.