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    Heim (neck) will start at catcher and bat seventh Wednesday versus the Angels.

    Advice: Neck stiffness caused Heim to be scratched from Texas' lineup ahead of Tuesday's contest, but he seems to be feeling well enough to return behind the plate Wednesday. The 29-year-old has slashed .360/.346/.600 with a homer and three RBI since the beginning of July. Rotowire.com 55 minutes ago
     
  • Adbert Alzolay (forearm) throws 30-pitch bullpen
    Adbert Alzolay (forearm) threw a successful 30-pitch bullpen session on Tuesday.

    Advice: The 29-year-old hurler continues to work his way back from a right forearm flexor strain that has had him shelved since mid-May. He’s getting close to facing live hitters and a minor league rehab assignment could soon follow. If everything goes according to plan, Alzolay could be able to rejoin the Cubs’ bullpen before the end of July. Rotoworld Today, 2:03 pm
     
  • Throws bullpen session
    Alzolay (forearm) threw a 30-pitch bullpen session Tuesday, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.

    Advice: Alzolay appears to have responded well to what was his first time throwing off a mound since he was shelved with a flexor strain in mid-May. Before coming off the 60-day injured list, Alzolay will need to make multiple rehab appearances in the minors, and it's unclear when he might be ready to begin an assignment. Rotowire.com Today, 12:57 pm
     
  • Max Scherzer not looking to waive no-trade
    Asked Wednesday on Foul Territory if he might be willing to waive his no-trade clause this summer. Max Scherzer said he’s “not gonna do that” and that he expects the Rangers to play better baseball.

    Advice: This will definitely come up again if the Rangers don’t play better in the coming weeks, but while their playoffs odds don’t look great now (13%, according to Fangraphs), they do seem particularly well set up for the final two months with Jacob deGrom, Tyler Mahle, Josh Jung and Evan Carter all potentially returning. Rotoworld Today, 11:05 am
     
  • Gets aboard four times Tuesday
    Kwan went 3-for-5 with a walk and two runs scored in Tuesday's 9-8 extra-inning win over the Tigers.

    Advice: Kwan was one of three Guardians, along with Jose Ramirez and Josh Naylor, to log three hits Tuesday. That trio set the table for a potent offensive showing in the high-scoring game, just one day after Monday's 1-0 victory for the Tigers. Kwan is batting .324 (11-for-34) in July across eight games, and he's slashing .363/.418/.531 with nine home runs, 27 RBI, 54 runs scored and four stolen bases over 64 contests this season. Rotowire.com Today, 9:58 am
     
  • Delivers winning run
    Garcia went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 5-4 win over the Angels.

    Advice: Garcia, who received a mental day off Sunday, delivered the winning hit Tuesday with his eighth-inning blast. The outfielder has gone 4-for-27 (.148) to open July, but three of those hits have gone for extra bases. He's now at a .215/.279/.417 slash line with 17 homers, 45 RBI, 47 runs scored and seven stolen bases across 87 contests this season. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 10:39 pm
     
  • Takes no-decision versus Angels
    Scherzer allowed four runs (three earned) on eight hits and struck out six without walking a batter over 6.2 innings, taking a no-decision Tuesday versus the Angels.

    Advice: Scherzer allowed a pair of solo home runs to Logan O'Hoppe in the contest. This was Scherzer's second quality start in a row, and he threw 95 pitches (70 strikes). It appears he's clear for a full workload after easing back into action following a lengthy absence due to offseason back surgery as well as thumb and forearm issues. The right-hander is now at a 3.09 ERA, 0.94 WHIP and 17:3 K:BB through 23.1 innings across four starts. The Rangers are off Thursday, so it is likely Scherzer is done for the first half of the campaign, which should afford him some extra rest before Texas hosts the Orioles coming out of the All-Star break. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 10:26 pm
     
  • Max Scherzer goes 6 2/3 innings in no-decision
    Max Scherzer yielded four runs — three earned — in 6 2/3 innings Tuesday in a no-decision versus the Angels.

    Advice: Scherzer struck out six with a fine 32% CSW and walked none in his longest start of the year to date. Unfortunately, it needed to be one out longer for him to get the win, as the Rangers only went ahead for good in the top of the eighth. The Rangers are off Thursday, so unless something changes, Scherzer won’t pitch again until after the break. Rotoworld Yesterday, 9:41 pm
     
  • Throws another bullpen
    DeGrom (elbow) threw a 30-pitch bullpen session Tuesday, Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News reports.

    Advice: DeGrom mixed in a few changeups Tuesday in addition to the fastballs he had been throwing in previous sessions. He hasn't experienced any setbacks since beginning his throwing program in February, though manager Bruce Bochy noted that the 36-year-old is still "a ways away" from returning from the 60-day injured list. Once deGrom is cleared to face live hitters or begin a minor-league rehab assignment, a clearer return timeline may emerge. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 9:34 pm
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