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  • Falls apart in fifth inning
    Soriano didn't factor in the decision Wednesday against the Pirates after he gave up four runs on six hits and two walks over 4.2 innings. He struck out six.

    Advice: The right-hander blanked Pittsburgh through four frames but was unable to get through the fifth as he surrendered all four runs on three hits and two walks. Soriano has a 1-4 record but has pitched well at times this season with two quality starts, though he's also given up four runs in three of his seven outings. He has a 4.32 ERA and 32:17 K:BB across 33.1 innings and tentatively lines up to face the Cardinals early next week. Rotowire.com 14 minutes ago
    José SorianoLAA - SP,RP
    W, 5-4 @PIT
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  • Solid again vs. Cleveland
    Olson did not factor into the decision Wednesday against the Guardians, allowing two runs (one earned) on one hit and two walks over six innings. He struck out four.

    Advice: It was another excellent outing from Olson though he was ultimately stuck with the no-decision, despite allowing just one hit, as the Tigers' bullpen couldn't protect a 4-2 lead. Olson is 0-4 on the year despite holding opponents to one earned run or fewer in five of his seven starts. He lowered his ERA to 2.52 with a 1.12 WHIP and 35:15 K:BB across 39.1 innings. Olson will hope for better luck in his next turn in the rotation, currently scheduled for early next week against Miami. Rotowire.com 17 minutes ago
     
  • Mariners option Emerson Hancock to Triple-A
    Mariners optioned RHP Emerson Hancock to Triple-A Tacoma.

    Advice: The 24-year-old right-hander wound up making seven starts for the Mariners, going 3-3 while registering a 5.24 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and a 23/11 K/BB ratio across 34 1/3 innings of work. With his recent struggles though, and Bryan Woo nearing a return from the injured list, there was no longer a spot for him in the M’s rotation. He’ll continue to refine his craft at the Triple-A level until he’s called upon once more. Rotoworld 17 minutes ago
     
  • Dylan Cease hurls 12-strikeout gem versus Cubs
    Dylan Cease recorded a season-high 12 strikeouts over seven shutout innings on Wednesday in a win over the Cubs.

    Advice: Cease was simply magnificent during Wednesday afternoon’s matinee at Wrigley Field, inducing a surreal 24 swinging strikes, including 12 on his slider alone, and finished with an elite 39 percent CSW. He limited Chicago’s formidable offense to just three baserunners, one hit and a pair of walks, over seven nearly-flawless frames. His 12 strikeouts were just one shy of his previous career-high mark set back on June 26, 2022. The 28-year-old fantasy ace has been outstanding in his San Diego debut, allowing two earned runs or fewer in seven of his eight starts. He’ll bring a stellar 2.19 ERA, 0.75 WHIP and 60/16 K/BB ratio across 49 1/3 innings (eight starts) into a tasty home matchup on Tuesday against the Rockies at Petco Park. Rotoworld 21 minutes ago
     
  • Hayden Wesneski completes six in loss to Padres
    Hayden Wesneski surrendered three runs over six innings on Wednesday in a loss to the Padres.

    Advice: Wesneski coughed up an early run, but managed to hang in there against Padres counterpart Dylan Cease, who simply out-dueled him during Wednesday afternoon’s showdown at historic Wrigley Field. He tallied three strikeouts and handed out only one free pass. The 26-year-old former pitching prospect has excelled of late, allowing three earned runs or fewer in three straight starts since joining Chicago’s starting rotation back on April 28. He’ll bring a sparkling 1.59 ERA, 0.88 WHIP and 17/4 K/BB ratio across 22 2/3 innings (five appearances, three starts) into a challenging road matchup on Tuesday against the Braves. He’s still too risky to trust in shallow mixed leagues, but he’s done enough to merit consideration in deeper formats. Rotoworld 22 minutes ago
    Hayden WesneskiCHC - SP,RP
    L, 0-3 vs SD
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  • Falls to Toronto
    Nola (4-2) took the loss Wednesday against the Blue Jays, allowing four runs on nine hits over 5.2 innings. He struck out seven.

    Advice: Nola held Toronto to one run through his first five innings before he started to unravel in the sixth, allowing hits to three of the first four batters in the frame as he was ultimately charged with three more runs. It's the first loss since for Nola since his first start of the year on March 30. His ERA now sits at 3.72 with a 1.20 WHIP and 47:15 K:BB across eight outings (49 innings) this season. Nola will look to get back in the win column in his next start, currently slated for early next week against the Mets. Rotowire.com 27 minutes ago
    Aaron NolaPHI - SP
    L, 3-5 vs TOR
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  • Chris Bassitt pitches into seventh in victory
    Chris Bassitt pitched 6 1/3 innings of two-run ball and struck out six Wednesday as the Blue Jays bested the Phillies 5-3.

    Advice: The Jays wanted a little extra from Bassitt today with Yimi Garcia still unavailable and a tired bullpen after Tuesday’s 10-1 loss, and they got it, even though Bassitt didn’t get through seven as he would have liked. Bassitt struck out six and walked two. The win makes him 3-5 with a 5.06 ERA ahead of next week’s outing against the Orioles. Rotoworld 28 minutes ago
     
  • Aaron Nola tagged for four runs in defeat
    Aaron Nola allowed four runs over 5 2/3 innings Wednesday in a loss versus the Blue Jays.

    Advice: It was one run through five, but Nola gave up three singles and a double to produce three runs in the sixth, spoiling a nice day. Nola wound up with seven strikeouts and no walks. He’s totaled 37 strikeouts in his last five starts after recording just 10 in his first three outings. Rotoworld 28 minutes ago
    Aaron NolaPHI - SP
    L, 3-5 vs TOR
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  • Optioned to Triple-A
    The Mariners optioned Hancock to Triple-A Tacoma on Wednesday.

    Advice: Bryan Woo (elbow) is ready to rejoin the Mariners' rotation this weekend, leaving no room for Hancock, who posted a 5.24 ERA and 23:11 K:BB over 34.1 innings covering seven starts. He'll join Tacoma's rotation and wait for another opportunity with the big club. Rotowire.com 35 minutes ago