MLB Player News
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Zebby Matthews SP | MIN
Twins' Zebby Matthews: Fans six in win
Matthews (3-3) allowed one run on five hits and a walk over five innings Tuesday, striking out six and earning a win over Detroit.
The lone blemish on Matthews' line came in the third inning on a Kerry Carpenter RBI double. Outside of that frame, Matthews allowed only one other runner to reach scoring position. It was a nice bounce-back outing after he coughed up five runs against Boston on July 30. He threw 86 pitches (55 strikes) and generated 12 whiffs Tuesday. Matthews has given up at least four runs in four of his eight MLB starts this season, resulting in a 5.17 ERA across 38.1 innings. He's projected to face the Royals at home this weekend.
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Chris Paddack RP | TEX
Tigers' Chris Paddack: Falls to former team
Paddack (4-10) allowed four runs on six hits over four innings while taking a loss against the Twins on Tuesday. He did not record a walk or a strikeout.
Paddack faced the Twins for the first time since being traded from Minnesota to Detroit in July and struggled right out of the gate. He gave up three runs in the first inning, including Luke Keaschall's two-run homer. Trevor Larnach later belted a solo shot in the fourth. Paddack threw only 57 pitches (44) strikes, his lowest pitch total in any outing this year. He produced two straight quality starts before Tuesday's hiccup, and he's now sporting a 4.91 ERA with an 88:27 K:BB through 121 frames. Paddack is expected to face the White Sox in Chicago next week.
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Cal Quantrill RP | TEX
Marlins' Cal Quantrill: Hammered for seven runs
Quantrill (4-9) yielded seven runs on nine hits and three walks over 4.1 innings Tuesday, striking out two and taking a loss against Houston.
Quantrill gave up a two-run shot to Jose Altuve in the first inning, followed by a two-run triple from Jeremy Pena in the fourth. Yainer Diaz then blew the game open with a three-run shot in the fifth. Quantrill had allowed only one run over his previous 16 innings before stumbling against the Astros on Tuesday. It was the first time he yielded multiple homers in an outing since April 25, and it pushed his ERA up to 5.21 through 102 innings this season. Quantrill is lined up to take the mound in Atlanta this weekend.
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A.J. Blubaugh RP | HOU
Astros' AJ Blubaugh: Earns win Tuesday
Blubaugh (1-1) allowed two runs on three hits and a walk over five innings Tuesday, striking out five and earning a win over Miami.
Blubaugh entered the game in the third inning after Steven Okert and Kaleb Ort combined to allow one run in the first two frames. It was Blubaugh's second career MLB appearance and first since April 30. He coughed up a pair of solo homers to Jakob Marsee and Eric Wagaman but otherwise looked solid. With Spencer Arrighetti (thumb) and Cristian Javier (elbow) both potentially back within the next week, it's unclear if Blubaugh will see more action with the big club or head back to Triple-A Sugar Land. He's produced a 4.00 ERA and an 11:2 K:BB over nine MLB innings.
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Michael Burrows SP | HOU
Pirates' Mike Burrows: Tagged with six runs
Burrows (1-4) allowed six runs on five hits and three walks over 4.2 innings Tuesday, striking out three and taking a loss against the Giants.
Burrows got through two frames unscathed before the Giants started teeing off. He gave up three home runs, including a two-run shot to Christian Koss in the third inning. Willy Adames ended Burrows' night with a two-run homer in the fifth. Burrows was tagged for six runs against Minnesota on July 11 but had since given up only three runs over 17 innings before Tuesday's ugly outing. It was also the first time in his career that he allowed more than two home runs in an appearance. Burrows owns a 4.45 ERA with a 63:24 K:BB through 62.2 innings. He's projected to face the Reds at home this weekend.
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Logan Webb SP | SF
Giants' Logan Webb: Fans 10 in win
Webb (10-8) allowed a run on seven hits over six innings Tuesday, striking out 10 and earning a win over Pittsburgh.
Webb's final line was impressive, but he needed 110 pitches (74 strikes) to record 18 outs. He gave up a run in the third inning but otherwise kept the Pirates' offense quiet. Webb has faced Pittsburgh in two consecutive outings, combining for 21 punchouts and two earned runs across 11.2 innings. Prior to that, he had allowed 16 total runs in his previous three starts. Webb is now sporting a 3.24 ERA with a 165:34 K:BB across 147.1 frames this season. He's currently in line for a home matchup against the Padres next week.
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Zack Littell SP | WAS
Reds' Zack Littell: Dazzles with eight Ks in team debut
Littell (9-8) earned the win Tuesday against the Cubs, allowing one run on three hits and two walks in seven innings. He struck out eight.
Littell shined in his Reds debut, fanning a season-high eight and delivering his second start of season with at least seven innings while surrendering one run or fewer. The 29-year-old right-hander generated 16 whiffs on the evening, and his streak of starts with at least five frames was also extended to 20 on Tuesday. There may be some concerns regarding his fantasy appeal when he needs to work at homer-friendly Great American Ball Park, as Littell has served up an MLB-high 27 home runs, but his next appearance is slated for this weekend in Pittsburgh. Through 140.1 innings, Littell has a 3.46 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 97:23 K.
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Shota Imanaga SP | CHC
Cubs' Shota Imanaga: Gets back on track vs. Reds
Imanaga didn't factor into the decision Tuesday against the Reds, allowing one run on three hits and no walks in 6.1 innings. He struck out seven.
After giving up 10 runs over his prior two starts, Imanaga rediscovered his top form Tuesday. It was the fourth time in his last six outings that the star left-hander pitched at least six innings while yielding two runs or fewer, and the seven strikeouts were only one short of the season high that he set his last time out in Milwaukee. Imanaga sports a 3.12 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 70:17 K:BB across 89.1 frames, and he's set to face a tough test next week in Toronto against the first-place Blue Jays.
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Nathan Eovaldi SP | TEX
Rangers' Nathan Eovaldi: Nearly flawless over eight frames
Eovaldi (10-3) earned the win Tuesday against the Yankees, allowing one hit and no walks in eight shutout innings. He struck out six.
Eovaldi was nearly untouchable while setting a season low in hits allowed, as he kept a formidable Yankees lineup at bay Tuesday. The 35-year-old veteran right-hander fired at least seven frames for the third time in his past four starts, and he's been simply magnificent when healthy in 2025. With a 1.38 ERA, 0.84 WHIP and 111:20 K:BB over 111 frames for the year, Eovaldi will be looking to keep the good times rolling next week at home versus the Diamondbacks.
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Will Warren SP | NYY
Yankees' Will Warren: Quiets Rangers over five innings
Warren didn't factor into the decision Tuesday against the Rangers, allowing three hits and three walks in five shutout innings. He struck out five.
Tuesday marked the fifth scoreless start of the year for Warren, though he did walk a trio of batters for the fourth time in his last five outings. The 26-year-old right-hander worked around three doubles allowed, and he also threw just 52 of his 98 pitches for strikes en route to an impressive performance. Warren has a 4.44 ERA, 1.42 WHIP and 133:54 K:BB over 115.2 innings, and he'll try to build on Tuesday's showing next week at home versus the Twins.