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  • Hit with second loss
    Kremer (0-2) took the loss Friday against Kansas City, allowing three earned runs on two hits and three walks while striking out three batters across 5.2 frames.

    Advice: Kremer held Baltimore off the scoreboard until Vinnie Pasquantino took him deep during the fourth inning. The score was still 1-0 when Kremer left the game in the sixth with two runners on base -- both of whom came around to score -- and a failed late rally by the Orioles' offense forced the right-hander to take his second loss of the young season. His performance Friday was certainly better than his previous outing against Milwaukee, and he's lined up for another chance to pick up his first win Wednesday against the Angels. Rotowire.com 10 minutes ago
  • Secures third win
    Marsh (3-0) threw 5.2 scoreless innings and earned the win Friday against Baltimore, striking out six batters while giving up three hits and two walks.

    Advice: Despite the Orioles' boasting one of the most dynamic offenses in baseball, Marsh has silenced them twice this year by allowing just one earned run across 12.2 frames while striking out 11 batters and walking three. His other two starts versus the Mets and White Sox didn't go nearly as well, but he'll look to establish some consistency during his next start against Toronto next week. Rotowire.com 14 minutes ago
  • Escapes with no-decision
    Heaney allowed three earned runs on three hits and two walks while striking out five batters over five innings during Friday's 8-3 loss to Atlanta. He did not factor into the decision.

    Advice: Two home runs off the bat of Travis d'Arnaud helped Atlanta build a 3-1 lead headed into the sixth inning, but the Rangers managed to tie the game before Heaney was relieved in the bottom of the frame, ensuring he wouldn't get hit with his third loss of the season. While the 32-year-old lefty may have avoided dropping to 0-3, he still owns a 6.35 ERA through his first four starts and could be at risk of losing his spot in the rotation once Cody Bradford (back) returns from the injured list. Rotowire.com 16 minutes ago
  • Fans seven during win
    Sale (2-1) earned the win Friday versus Texas, surrendering three earned runs on five hits and a walk while striking out seven batters across seven innings.

    Advice: Sale got off to a poor start Friday by allowing a leadoff home run to Marcus Semien, but he was able to pull it together quickly and keep the Rangers relatively quiet while Atlanta's offense gave him a nice lead to work with. The 35-year-old southpaw has now reached seven innings in back-to-back starts, though his ERA remains at 4.38 through 24.2 innings. He is lined up to make his next start Wednesday against the Marlins. Rotowire.com 21 minutes ago
  • Fans six in blowout victory
    McKenzie (2-2) earned the win Friday against Oakland, allowing one earned run on three hits and three walks while striking out six batters across five innings.

    Advice: It seemed McKenzie would be in for another rough outing once he surrendered a leadoff home run to Abraham Toro on just the third pitch of the game, but the 26-year-old right-hander was able to keep Oakland's bats quiet for five innings after that point. His six strikeouts were more than he had accumulated all season heading into Friday's contest, though he still holds an ugly 11:15 K:BB. McKenzie is tentatively scheduled to make his next start at home against Boston on Thursday. Rotowire.com 25 minutes ago
  • Gives up seven Friday
    Boyle (1-3) allowed seven earned runs on five hits and four walks while striking out three batters across six innings during Friday's 10-2 loss versus Cleveland.

    Advice: Boyle was able to keep Cleveland's offense relatively quiet for the first four innings, only allowing Tyler Freeman to hit a two-run home run in the second inning. However, he was lit up for another five runs in the fifth frame, putting the nail in the coffin for any hopes of an Oakland comeback. The 24-year-old righty now owns a lofty 7.23 ERA and 1.71 WHIP across his first four starts, giving him very little fantasy value even in the deepest of leagues. Rotowire.com 27 minutes ago
  • Sem Robberse lowers ERA to 1.59 on Friday at AAA
    Cardinals RHP prospect Sem Robberse struck out nine and allowed one run (zero earned) over eight innings on Friday for Triple-A Memphis.

    Advice: Robberse has been excellent at the outset of the season, posting a microscopic 1.59 ERA, 0.93 WHIP and 23/6 K/BB ratio across 22 2/3 innings (four starts) for Triple-A Memphis. The 22-year-old righty was acquired last year in the Jordan Hicks trade with the Blue Jays and could be an option for St. Louis at some point in the near future, especially if he keeps pitching well. Rotoworld Today, 4:39 am
  • Randy Vásquez starting Saturday against Blue Jays
    Randy Vásquez will start on Saturday against the Blue Jays.

    Advice: Vásquez will make his Padres debut on Saturday evening at Petco Park against Toronto taking the place of an injured Yu Darvish. The 25-year-old righty has been hit hard in a trio of starts this season for Triple-A El Paso, but held his own last year in 11 appearances (five starts) for the Yankees in his major-league debut. Rotoworld Today, 3:54 am
  • Braxton Garrett (shoulder) resumes throwing
    Braxton Garrett (shoulder) has resumed throwing.

    Advice: Garrett is expected to progress to a bullpen session soon after resuming flat-ground throwing from 90 feet earlier this week. The 26-year-old lefty was temporarily shut down earlier this month after experiencing a dead arm during a throwing session. He’s been on the shelf since spring training due to a left shoulder impingement and is several weeks away from his potential season debut. Rotoworld Today, 3:49 am