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Maeda (5-4) allowed three runs on six hits and three walks over five innings Sunday, striking out five and earning a win against Houston.

With a 1.80 WHIP and 100 pitches through five innings, it definitely wasn't Maeda's most efficient outing. He allowed RBI base hits in each of the first, fourth and fifth innings but still managed to escape with a win. The veteran righty has allowed at least three runs in four of his last five outings, raising his season ERA to 4.69 through 19 starts. Maeda is lined up to face the Rays at home next weekend.

Kikuchi allowed four hits and three walks while striking out six in five scoreless innings in Sunday's win over the Yankees. He didn't factor into the decision.

Kikuchi posted his first scoreless outing in nearly two months during Sunday's start, but he had to settle for a no-decision in the low-scoring contest. The southpaw allowed seven runs in his first start after the All-Star break, but he's settled down since then and has posted a 2.86 ERA and 1.41 WHIP in 22 innings across his last four appearances. He tentatively lines up to take the mound at home against the Blue Jays on Saturday.

McCullers (9-3) allowed four runs on eight hits and three walks over 4.2 innings Sunday, striking out four and taking a loss against Minnesota.

McCullers allowed two homers in Sunday's loss, including a two-run shot by Miguel Sano in the fourth inning. It was his shortest outing since June 15 and the first time he's allowed multiple home runs since May 6. He now owns a 3.22 ERA and a 128:54 K:BB through 109 innings. McCullers is projected to face the Angels on the road next weekend.

Detmers (0-2) allowed five earned runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out five across five innings, taking the loss to the Dodgers on Sunday.

Detmers took his second loss in his second career start. He surrendered five runs, including a two-run homer by Albert Pujols in the second inning. The rookie has had a rough start to his MLB career, allowing 11 earned runs in his first 9.1 innings. However, he was able to improve on his first outing by tallying five punchouts Sunday.

Buehler (12-2) allowed one earned run on four hits and four walks while striking out eight across six innings, earning the win over the Angels on Sunday.

Buehler allowed a total of eight batters to reach safely over six innings, but only one run scored on a Phil Gosselin double in the fourth frame. It was his sixth consecutive quality start in a row. Over that stretch, he has allowed only five runs in 39.1 innings. The 26-year-old carries a 2.13 ERA and a 0.93 WHIP with a 9.23 K/9 through 147.2 innings. He has the second-most innings pitched and third-most wins in all of baseball.

Freeland (3-6) allowed four runs on seven hits and a walk over five innings Sunday, striking out six and earning a win over Miami.

It wasn't the most impressive outing for Freeland, but Colorado's offense put up 13 runs to help him snag his second win of the month. He gave up just one run through four innings before Miami broke through to score three in the fifth, highlighted by a two-run double by Lewis Brinson. It was Freeland's first time giving up more than three runs in an outing since June 16, and he's now sporting a 4.65 ERA through 14 starts. He's lined up to take the mound in San Francisco next weekend.

Snell (6-4) won Sunday's 2-0 shutout of Arizona, allowing two hits and three walks with 13 strikeouts in seven innings.

Snell dominated Arizona all game, throwing 72 of a season-high 108 pitches for strikes, and was never threatened by a weak lineup. After going more than four innings just once in July, the former Cy Young winner has won consecutive starts to begin August, achieving a new season high in pitches in both outings and permitting just a single run across 12 total innings.

Boyd (triceps) threw live batting practice Sunday at the Tigers' spring training facility, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

Assuming Boyd checks out fine following the throwing session, he could be cleared to begin a minor-league rehab assignment as soon as the upcoming weekend. Because Boyd has been on the injured list since mid-June with left triceps tendinitis, he may require a few outings in the minors before the Tigers deem him ready to rejoin the big-league rotation.

Gil was returned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Sunday.

Gil was dominant in his second major-league start Sunday, as he allowed two hits and two walks while striking out eight in five scoreless innings in the loss to the Mariners. He didn't factor into the decision, but he's now tossed 11 scoreless frames to begin his big-league career. The right-hander served as a replacement player for Sunday's contest after Anthony Rizzo tested positive for COVID-19, so he'll head back to the minors to open a spot on the active roster. However, given Gil's back-to-back strong outings, it wouldn't be surprising to see him rejoin the Yankees later this week or early next week.

Civale (finger) has been throwing off a mound for more than two weeks, Paul Hoynes of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Civale is one of two rotation members currently residing on the 60-day injured list, with Shane Bieber (shoulder) joining him. At this stage, Civale remains further along in his rehab than Bieber, who advanced to throwing off flat ground from 90 feet Friday. Civale could soon be ready to face hitters in live batting practice before heading out on a minor-league rehab assignment, but regardless of how he progresses in his throwing program, he won't be eligible to return from the IL for at least another two weeks. Civale's open-ended return timeline could make it difficult for fantasy managers to justify stashing him in leagues with limited IL or reserve spots.