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Bieber (2-3) allowed one run on eight hits and no walks while striking out five over eight innings to earn the win Saturday versus the Tigers.

This was Bieber's longest start of the season and one of his most efficient as well. Six of his last seven outings have been quality starts. The only run he allowed Saturday came on a Willi Castro sacrifice fly in the seventh inning. Bieber dropped his ERA to 3.19 with a 1.21 WHIP and 51:14 K:BB in 53.2 innings across nine starts this year. He lines up for a road start in Baltimore next week.

Singer (2-0) earned the win Saturday after he pitched 5.2 innings, surrendering three runs on six hits while striking out eight versus the Twins.

Singer gave up a solo homer to Trevor Larnach in the bottom of the second before later surrendering two more runs in the sixth frame, recording two outs in the inning before exiting. He fell one out short of recording his third straight quality start while he gave up his first earned runs since getting recalled from Triple-A Omaha on May 17. Since his call up, Singer has compiled a 1.37 ERA and 0.86 WHIP with 20 strikeouts over 19.2 innings in three starts.

Junk was recalled from Triple-A Salt Lake on Saturday.

Junk made his major-league debut last season, posting a 3.86 ERA in four starts as his 2.8 percent walk rate largely overcame a poor 14.1 percent strikeout rate. He'll get another chance despite his unimpressive 4.94 ERA in five Triple-A starts this season, though he appears to be ticketed for a relief role, as the Angels don't have a gap in the rotation at the moment.

Woodford won't start Monday against the Padres after he pitched out of the bullpen during Saturday's game against the Brewers, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Woodford was in the mix to serve as the starter during Monday's series opener against San Diego, but he threw 39 pitches (29 strikes) over three innings Saturday. While the right-hander was effective against Milwaukee and picked up his first hold of the season, he'll no longer draw the start Monday. The Cardinals haven't yet announced a starter for Monday's matchup, but Packy Naughton seems like a strong candidate to take the mound, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

Houser (3-5) was tagged with the loss Saturday after he pitched four innings, giving up eight runs (five earned) on nine hits and a walk while striking out one versus the Cardinals.

Houser didn't have his best stuff Saturday, surrendering a season-high nine hits while also allowing two home runs including a three-run shot by Paul Goldschmidt in the third. The one strikeout was a season low for the starter and the eight-run blow up ended a two-game quality start streak for him. Houser had only allowed one homer all season before Saturday and the rough outing raised his ERA from 2.98 to 3.69. He tentatively lines up to face the Padres in his next start Thursday.

Miley is day-to-day with a minor shoulder issue but believes he'll be able to avoid the injured list, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Miley doesn't seem to have an official diagnosis, as the veteran lefty referred to his injury as "a little something." He felt better Saturday after playing catch, but whether or not the Cubs share his optimism about avoiding the injured list is not yet clear. If he's available, he could be asked to start one half of Monday's doubleheader against Milwaukee.

DeGrom (shoulder) extended his throwing distance to 135 feet this week and said he feels "completely normal," Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

DeGrom continues to make gradual progress as he works his way back from the stress reaction on his scapula which has so far prevented him from making his season debut. He still has several more steps to go, and his recent health history hardly inspires confidence, but it's undoubtedly a good sign to see that he's progressing and feels healthy. The Mets haven't committed to a timeline for deGrom to return from the 60-day injured list, though pitching coach Jeremy Hefner said the right-hander will likely require 3-to-5 minor-league rehab starts prior to being activated. If deGrom remains setback free in his buildup program, he could have a chance at debuting in late June or early July.

Liberatore (1-0) got the win Saturday after he pitched five scoreless innings, allowing two hits and three walks while striking out six against the Brewers.

After getting recalled from Triple-A Memphis on Monday, Liberatore made his second career start Saturday and blanked the Brewers over five frames. The left-hander looked far sharper in this one than his May 21 debut, surrendering two hits compared to the seven the Pirates got off him last time. With Steven Matz (shoulder) on the injured list, Liberatore is tentatively set to pitch again Thursday versus the Cubs. He'll carry a 3.72 ERA and 1.45 WHIP with nine punchouts over 9.2 innings into the outing.

Lyles tossed 4.1 innings, surrendering three runs on nine hits and a walk while striking out three in Saturday's loss to the Red Sox. He did not factor into the decision.

Lyles gave up all three runs in the bottom of the second, most notably surrendering a two-RBI single to Enrique Hernandez. The 10 baserunners he allowed were the second most he's given up this season, falling one short of the 11 that reached against him when he faced the Red Sox on May 1. Lyles had been very productive in May coming into Saturday, posting a quality start in four of his prior five starts and a 3.31 ERA on the month. The rough outing raised his month-long ERA from 3.31 to 3.65 and on the season, he now owns a 4.26 ERA and 1.42 WHIP with 51 strikeouts over 57 innings.

Eovaldi (2-2) earned the win after he pitched a complete game Saturday, allowing three runs (two earned) on seven hits and a walk while striking out six versus the Orioles.

Eovaldi surrendered a run in the first frame before later giving up two more in the fifth on a Robinson Chirinos homer, one of which was unearned. The outing was his the first complete game of his career, and he has now posted two consecutive strong starts after he surrendered nine runs (six earned) over 1.2 innings against the Astros on May 17. Over his last two outings, the 32-year-old notched back-to-back quality starts while posting a 2.30 ERA with 18 punchouts over 15.2 frames in those contests. Eovaldi tentatively lines up to take on the Athletics on Friday.