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Rocker (3-4) earned the win against Pittsburgh on Saturday, allowing two runs on five hits and three walks while striking out four across 5.1 innings.

Rocker was given a second shot in the rotation since Nathan Eovaldi (triceps) and Tyler Mahle (shoulder) are both still on the injured list. Rocker's first start this past Sunday against the White Sox was cut short due to cramping, but he didn't run into any such issues in Saturday's contest. He kept the Pirates off the board through the first four innings before giving up a run in each of the fifth and sixth frames, but he got enough run support to come away with the win. Eovaldi is expected to be activated off the IL during the Rangers' upcoming road series against the Orioles, but Rocker could get one more turn in the rotation if Mahle isn't cleared to return. That would put Rocker in line to start against the Mariners at home next weekend.

Civale (1-4) took the loss against Toronto on Saturday, allowing five runs on nine hits and one walk while striking out two across seven innings.

Civale put the White Sox on the back foot after yielding a leadoff home run to Bo Bichette before giving up three more runs on five singles in the second. Civale seemed to settle in and kept the Blue Jays off the board over the next four frames, but he was tagged for another run on a Vladimir Guerrero solo shot in the seventh. It was Civale's longest outing of the season, but it was the second start in which he allowed five runs, and he now sits with a 5.03 ERA and 1.47 WHIP across 34 innings. He'll look for his first win with the White Sox in his next start, tentatively slated for next weekend at home against the Giants.

Bichette went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Saturday's 7-1 win over the White Sox.

Bichette set the tone early Saturday with a leadoff home run off Aaron Civale. It was Bichette's 11th homer of the season, three of which have come over his last five games. He has slashed .273/.296/.481 with 11 runs scored, four home runs and 14 RBI in 81 plate appearances since the beginning of June.

Guerrero went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 7-1 win over the White Sox.

Guerrero extended the Blue Jays' lead to four runs in the seventh, when he took Aaron Civale deep to left-center field for a solo homer. It was Guerrero's 10th home run of the season, and the All-Star first baseman has recorded at least one RBI in six of his last nine games. Over that span, he has gone 11-for-34 (.324) with one steal, four doubles, two home runs and 10 RBI.

Schneider went 2-for-3 with a walk and three RBI in Saturday's 7-1 win over the White Sox.

Schneider was a late addition to the Blue Jays' lineup after Addison Barger was scratched due to a hip injury. Schneider took advantage of the opportunity, driving in an RBI single in the second inning before tacking on two more runs on a double in the eighth. It was his first multi-RBI game of the season, and he is slashing .190/.358/.286 with one home run and five RBI across 53 plate appearances this season. Schneider could be in the lineup for Sunday's series finale if Barger is not cleared to return.

Berrios (3-3) earned the win against the White Sox on Saturday, allowing one unearned run on two hits and three walks while striking out five across 7.2 innings.

Berrios gave up two baserunners in the first inning, but he settled in to retire 14 of the next 15 batters he faced. He was efficient from the mound, needing just 98 pitches (58 strikes) to work into the eighth inning, which was sorely needed after the Blue Jays' bullpen game Friday. It was the longest outing of the season for Berrios and a nice bounce back from his previous outing against the Phillies, when he yielded six runs across 4.2 innings. He's slated to make his next start on the road at Fenway Park against the Red Sox next weekend.

Clarke is not in the Athletics' starting lineup against the Guardians on Monday.

Clarke will take a seat after going 1-for-3 with a run in Friday's 5-1 win over Cleveland. The 25-year-old has slashed .218/.246/.255 with four steals, two doubles and a 36.8 percent strikeout rate in 57 plate appearances since the beginning of June, but his defensive prowess has earned him an everyday role in the outfield. JJ Bleday will start in center field and bat seventh.

Woods Richardson (2-4) took the loss Saturday, giving up four runs (three earned) on four hits and three walks over six innings as the Twins were routed 9-0 by the Brewers. he struck out three.

A throwing error by Ryan Jeffers in the first inning took a run off the right-hander's ledger and allowed him to come away with his first quality start of the season. Woods Richardson figures to remain with the big-league club through the All-Star break as Zebby Matthews makes his way back from a shoulder strain, but his 5.06 ERA, 1.46 WHIP and 46:21 K:BB through 53.1 innings with the Twins make him a risky fantasy option. Woods Richardson lines up to make his next start at home next week against the Mariners.

Volpe went 3-for-4 with a solo home run and a second run scored in Saturday's 9-0 win over the Orioles.

The shortstop came into the afternoon having gone 0-for-22 over the prior six games, but Volpe broke out with a big performance that included his ninth homer of the season, as he led off the fifth inning by slicing an Andrew Kittredge fastball just inside the right-field foul pole. On the year, Volpe sports a .236/.308/.424 slash line with eight steals, 33 runs and 41 RBI in 75 games.

Escarra went 2-for-3 with a home run, two runs scored and three RBI in Saturday's 9-0 win over the Orioles.

The 30-year-old rookie popped his second career homer in the second inning, hooking a Zach Eflin sweeper down the right-field line into the short porch at Yankee Stadium. Escarra continues to be used sparingly behind starter Austin Wells, and Saturday's RBI were his first since May 25, while the runs were his first since May 9.