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Red Sox starter Rubby De La Rosa turned in a strong performance Thursday against the Angels.

De La Rosa allowed two runs on eight hits over 6 2/3 innings. He struck out eight and walked three during the outing. De La Rosa ran into trouble early, giving up a single and a run-scoring double in the first inning. He settled in at that point, tossing five scoreless before the seventh. Erick Aybar led off the inning with a double, and came around to score on a sac fly. De La Rosa was replaced after giving up a single to Mike Trout.

De La Rosa was matched by Matt Shoemaker during the outing, and was a hard luck loser. He fell to 4-5. He’ll take on the Blue Jays in his next start.

Athletics pitchers Jesse Chavez and Drew Pomeranz are being considered for a spot start next week, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. 

The A's want to line up their pitching staff so that their top four pitchers will face off against the Angels in an upcoming series. The team would add either Chavez or Pomeranz for a spot start in this scenario. 

Rays pitcher Matt Moore is recovering as expected from Tommy John surgery, and he told MLB.com Thursday he could begin a throwing program soon.

"I have sock throws starting this coming Monday," Moore said. "I'll do those six times, two weeks worth, Monday, Wednesday, Friday times two. After that, I'll be at 20 weeks. That will be five months [since his surgery] and I'll start my throwing program."

Moore is aiming for a May 2015 return to the majors, after missing all but two starts this season while recovering. Though he did add he might hit the brakes in his recovery a bit, if he feels rushed at the beginning of next season.

"If it was June, honestly, I think it would be best for all parties," he added. "Our squad in general and myself, just to make sure that we're not trying to get to May [and rushing things]."

The Twins will recall pitcher Yohan Pino for Saturday's doubleheader against the Tigers, manager Ron Gardnehire told MLB.com Thursday.

Pino will start the first game of the doubleheader, his first start since he was sent down last week. Pino's stay with the team will not last long, as he will be called up and sent down as the team's 26th man for the doubleheader. 

Summer was just ready to roll when Rangers rookie right-hander Nick Martinez last managed a quality start. He pitched his first one in nine outings dating back to June 21 Wednesday in Miami.

Martinez took advantage of a 5-0 lead by the time he took the mound in the second inning and finished with two runs allowed on six hits with two walks and seven strikeouts in seven innings. The relievers barely held on as Martinez raised his record to 3-9.

He will try to make it 4-9 Tuesday night in Seattle.

Yankees closer David Robertson was hit with a loss Tuesday against the Astros. 

Robertson entered with the game tied 4-4. Control issues sunk him during the inning. After getting one out, Robertson walked the next two batters. With two men on, he gave up a three-run blast to Chris Carter. Robertson gave up another walk and single during the inning, but kept those runners on base by recording the last two outs via the strikeout. 

Mariners closer Fernando Rodney picked up a one-out save Tuesday against the Phillies. 

Rodney was called upon to close the door during an emergency situation. The Mariners entered the inning up by five runs, but the bullpen collapsed. Rodney entered the game with the tying run at the plate. He struck out Cody Asche to end the threat. It was Rodney's 36th save of the season.

Twins pitcher Trevor May can’t go five innings Monday against the Royals. 

May allowed three runs on seven hits over 4 2/3 innings. He struck out four and walked three during the outing. May got off to a strong start, tossing four scoreless innings to open the game. He fell apart in the fifth. Control issues were a big problem during the inning. May wound up walking the bases loaded. He allowed two straight singles, driving in all three runs. After another single loaded the bases again, May was pulled.

With the loss, May fell to 0-2. His next start will come against the Tigers. 

Angels pitcher Hector Santiago wasn't a factor into the decision Sunday against the Rangers in Arlington. The southpaw permitted one run on four hits and one walk while striking out five over six innings of a 3-2 defeat.

Over his last two starts covering 12 innings, Santiago has allowed only one earned run. He owns a 3.46 ERA and a 1.21 WHIP over 96 1/3 innings. He will make his next start Friday at Oakland.

White Sox pitcher Scott Carroll was not at his best but received more than enough run support Sunday against the Blue Jays, improving to 5-7 on the year. The right-hander permitted five runs on eight hits and three walks while striking out two over 5 2/3 innings pitched.

Over his last two starts covering 10 2/3 innings, Carrolll has allowed 12 earned runs. He owns a 4.99 ERA and a 1.52 WHIP over 97 1/3 innings of work. He will make his next start Saturday in New York against the Yankees.