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  • Riley O'Brien RP | STL

    Cardinals' Riley O'Brien: Picks up win in return appearance

    O'Brien (3-0) struck out one in a scoreless frame and was credited with a win in Saturday's victory over the Giants.

    O'Brien missed more than a week of action with right shoulder discomfort, but he showed no ill effects Saturday, displaying his normal velocity and needing only eight pitches to retire the Giants in order in the top of the ninth. The reliever picked up his third win of the season after the Cardinals rallied for three runs to walk it off in the bottom of the frame. As long as he stays healthy, O'Brien will remain in the late-inning mix for St. Louis.

  • Reds' Graham Ashcraft: Resumes throwing program

    Ashcraft (forearm) played catch Saturday, MLB.com reports.

    Ashcraft was placed on the 15-day injured list Aug. 27 due to a right forearm strain, which an MRI confirmed to be inflammation in a muscle near his wrist. The next step for Ashcraft is to throw a side session Sunday and then face live hitters.

  • Joey Wentz SP | ATL

    Braves' Joey Wentz: Taking mound Sunday

    Wentz is starting Sunday's game against the Mariners, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

    Spencer Strider was initially penciled in to start Sunday's series finale, but he'll get extra rest while Wentz is pushed up in the rotation. The southpaw has gone fewer than five frames in two of his past three starts, but overall Wentz has been a decent rotation piece for Atlanta with a 3.88 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 47:17 K:BB over 48.2 innings (nine starts).

  • Ryan Walker RP | SF

    Giants' Ryan Walker: Collapses in ninth, blows save

    Walker (5-5) took the loss and was charged with a blown save against the Cardinals on Saturday, failing to record an out while allowing three runs on four hits and a hit batter.

    Called on to protect a two-run lead in the ninth, the right-hander quickly found himself in trouble, surrendering back-to-back singles before plunking Jimmy Crooks to load the bases. Thomas Saggese tied the game with an RBI single, and Jordan Walker followed with a two-run double to left, sealing Walker's fifth blown save of the season in 19 chances. The meltdown also snapped a 10-appearance scoreless streak for the Giants' reliever, who sports a 3.93 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and 55:14 K:BB across 55 innings of work.

  • Aaron Ashby SP | MIL

    Brewers' Aaron Ashby: Picks up third save

    Ashby gave up a run on a hit and a walk over 1.2 innings Saturday to record his third save of the season in a 4-1 win over the Pirates. He struck out two.

    With Trevor Megill (elbow) on the shelf and Abner Uribe having worked three of the first five days in September, Ashby was leaned on to close things out after entering the game with the tying run on deck and one out in the eighth inning. The save was Ashby's first since July 29, but he's been a fairly reliable high-leverage arm for the Brewers since the beginning of August, posting a 2.62 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 29:9 K:BB over his last 24 innings. Uribe should continue to be the primary ninth-inning option while Megill is on the IL, and even in situations that might call for a left-hander to get the save, Jared Koenig -- who got the final outs Wednesday and also pitched Friday -- seems to be ahead of Ashby in the pecking order.

  • Jhoan Duran RP | PHI

    Phillies' Jhoan Duran: Notches save Saturday

    Duran earned a save against the Marlins on Saturday, striking out one batter in a perfect ninth inning.

    Duran needed just 10 pitches (seven strikes) to set Miami down in order and secure the save. The righty closer continues to thrive since joining the Phillies at the trade deadline -- he's converted 11 of 12 save opportunities with his new team while posting a magnificent 15:0 K:BB and allowing just two earned runs over 12.2 innings. Duran's save Saturday was his 27th of the campaign, tying the career-high mark he set with Minnesota in 2023.

  • Robert Suarez RP | ATL

    Padres' Robert Suarez: Allows homer but converts save

    Suarez allowed one run on two hits over one inning to earn the save in Saturday's 10-8 win over the Rockies.

    Suarez picked up his first save since Aug. 26 despite giving up a solo home run to Mickey Moniak in the ninth inning. The lack of saves has been because of the Padres' 2-7 skid over the last nine games, with the only other win in that span being a blowout. This outing ended Suarez's 6.2-inning scoreless streak, but it was just the fourth homer he's allowed over 60 innings this season. The closer has matched his career high of 36 saves while maintaining a 3.00 ERA, 0.97 WHIP and 63:14 K:BB.

  • Tanner Scott RP | LAD

    Dodgers' Tanner Scott: Charged with blown save Saturday

    Scott blew the save in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Orioles, allowing two inherited runners to score on one hit without recording an out in the ninth inning.

    While Blake Treinen was ultimately charged with three runs and the loss, Scott gave up a walk-off double to the only batter he faced. After looking sharp in his first two outings back from an elbow injury that sidelined him for a month, the southpaw has now blown a save or taken a loss in three straight appearances. He's converted 20 of 29 save chances this season while posting a 4.56 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 52:12 K:BB across 49.1 innings.

  • Phillies' David Robertson: Collects sixth hold

    Robertson earned a hold Saturday against the Marlins, allowing one hit in a scoreless seventh inning.

    Robertson is already up to six holds through 10.2 innings this season. The veteran right-hander has offered a stabilizing presence to the Philadelphia bullpen since his arrival, registering a 2.53 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and 15:5 K:BB. If anything were to happen to closer Jhoan Duran down the stretch, Robertson has given the Phillies another capable arm with closing experience.

  • Matt Strahm RP | KC

    Phillies' Matt Strahm: Records 18th hold

    Strahm struck out two in a clean eighth inning for a hold Saturday against the Marlins.

    Strahm tied his career high with his 18th hold of the season Saturday. The left-hander has allowed a lone earned run over his last 12 outings, and he should remain a key component of the Philadelphia bullen to close out the campaign. Through 57.1 innings, Strahm owns a 2.83 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 67:18 K:BB.

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