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  • 53-41-6 4th Place
    • Drawing start Friday
      Wicks is slated to start Friday's game against the Cardinals at Wrigley Field.

      Advice: Wicks worked out of the bullpen in last Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Reds following his return from the 15-day injured list, but he'll slot back into the rotation for Friday's series opener with Ben Brown (neck) landing on the IL. Given that he covered 3.1 innings and 52 pitches in his relief outing last weekend, Wicks should be fairly stretched out for starting duties Friday. Over his five starts prior to landing on the IL, Wicks went 1-2 with a 4.70 ERA, 1.52 WHIP and 28:9 K:BB across 23 innings. Rotowire.com 41 minutes ago
       
    • Takes third loss
      Grove (4-3) was charged with the loss against the Rangers on Thursday, allowing two runs on three hits over one inning.

      Advice: Grove failed to retire three of the first five batters he faced, which led to two runs coming home for Texas in the first inning. That would prove to be the difference as the Dodgers' offense managed to generate only one run on the night, leaving Grove with his first loss since May 10. The right-hander has now allowed at least one run and multiple hits in each of his last two appearances. He's also failed to record a strikeout in three straight outings. Rotowire.com 46 minutes ago
       
    • Nabs 10th save
      Yates picked up the save over the Dodgers on Thursday, allowing one walk over a scoreless ninth inning while striking out three.

      Advice: Yates had a bit of a hard time getting through the ninth after entering the contest with a two-run lead, surrendering a leadoff walk to Teoscar Hernandez on five pitches, who would later advance to second on a called balk. However, the veteran reliever made short work of the next three batters, getting all three to go down swinging as he secured his 10th save in as many chances. Yates has been solid in the closer role for Texas thus far and now holds a 1.11 ERA on the campaign. He's also recorded multiple strikeouts in three of his last four appearances and is yet to surrender a home run on the season. Rotowire.com 54 minutes ago
       
    • Strong over seven innings
      Lorenzen (4-3) picked up the win over the Dodgers on Thursday, allowing one run on four hits and one walk over seven innings. He struck out two.

      Advice: Lorenzen kept the Dodgers' offense at bay for most of the contest and only allowed one extra-base hit on the night, which came off the bat of Andy Pages in the seventh inning for a solo shot. However, the right-hander was able to get through seven frames for just the second time this season while logging his second win in his last three starts. It also marked the first time in Lorenzen's last eight starts that he didn't walk multiple batters. On the downside, he's now posted a 3:3 K:BB over his last two outings. Rotowire.com Today, 6:53 am
       
    • Sent outright to Triple-A
      The Pirates outrighted Heller to Triple-A Indianapolis on Thursday.

      Advice: Heller passed through waivers unclaimed after being designated for assignment and will remain in the organization. The reliever yielded 12 runs (11 earned) over just two innings during his brief time with the Pirates this season. Rotowire.com Today, 6:30 am
       
    • JB Bukauskas (lat) begins rehab assignment
      JB Bukauskas (lat) began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Nashville on Thursday.

      Advice: Bukauskus faced five batters and allowed two hits and one run. He threw 20 pitches. Bukauskus will need another outing or two in the minors before the Brewers consider letting him rejoin their bullpen. Rotoworld Today, 6:11 am
       
    • DL Hall (knee) begins rehab assignment
      DL Hall (knee) started a rehab assignment with Triple-A Nashville on Thursday.

      Advice: Hall faced only five hitters and threw 25 pitches. He allowed two runs in 2/3 of an inning. Hall gave up two hits, walked one and struck out one. He doesn’t appear to be close to rejoining the Brewers at the moment. Rotoworld Today, 5:58 am
      DL HallMIL - P
      5:10 pm vs CIN
      New Player Note
      IL60
       
    • Jake Bird (elbow) begins rehab assignement
      Jake Bird (elbow) began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Albuquerque on Thursday.

      Advice: Bird has been on the injured list with right elbow inflammation since the middle of May. He threw a scoreless inning with two strikeouts on Thursday. Bird figures to get a few more appearances in the minors before rejoining the Rockies’ bullpen. Rotoworld Today, 5:54 am
      Jake BirdCOL - P
      5:40 pm vs PIT
      New Player Note
      IL15
       
    • Kyle Freeland (elbow) begins rehab assignment
      Kyle Freeland (elbow) began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Albuquerque on Thursday.

      Advice: Freeland allowed one run in three innings and threw 38 pitchers. He gave up three hits, walked none and struck out four. Freeland will need at least another start or two in the minors before returning to the Rockies’ rotation. Rotoworld Today, 5:45 am