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  • Keaton Winn RP | SF

    Giants' Keaton Winn: Draws another start

    Winn is scheduled to start Tuesday's game versus the Mariners at Oracle Park.

    Winn will be making his second turn through the Giants rotation after impressing in his first MLB start last Thursday in Toronto. While facing off against a formidable offense on the road, Winn struck out three and allowed two earned runs and six baserunners over six innings in a losing effort. The right-hander draws a more favorable matchup this time around and could make sense as a streaming option while facing a Mariners offense that has struck out at a 26.1 percent clip -- the third-highest rate in the majors -- since June 1.

  • Marlins' Huascar Brazoban: Picks up third win

    Brazoban (3-1) recorded the win over the Cardinals on Monday, giving up a hit and a walk without being charged with a run in an inning of relief. He struck out two.

    After Andrew Nardi walked the leadoff hitter in the top of the seventh inning, Brazoban came out of the bullpen and allowed the inherited runner to score to give St. Louis a 4-2 lead. However, Miami rallied with three runs in the bottom of the frame. Since rejoining the Marlins' bullpen in mid-June, the right-hander hasn't allowed an earned run in nine innings, posting a 0.78 WHIP and 8:2 K:BB over that stretch with a remarkable three wins and a hold in seven appearances.

  • Nick Anderson RP | ATH

    Braves' Nick Anderson: Collects 14th hold

    Anderson retired the only batter he faced to record his 14th hold of the season in Monday's win over the Guardians.

    After A.J. Minter bailed out Bryce Elder in the seventh inning, Anderson returned the favor for Minter in the eighth, getting Myles Straw to ground out to Matt Olson with runners on first and second and two outs. Anderson is tied for 10th in the majors in holds, and he sits just two shy of the career-high 16 he notched between the Marlins and Rays in 2019.

  • Jordan Weems RP | LAD

    Nationals' Jordan Weems: Dominant relief outing

    Weems struck out four batters in 1.1 scoreless innings during Monday's loss to the Reds.

    Entering the game in the seventh inning with the Nationals down 3-2, Weems did hit TJ Friedl with a pitch but was otherwise perfect as he generated seven swinging strikes on only 29 pitches. The 30-year-old right-hander has emerged as a potential high-leverage weapon, posting a 0.73 ERA, 0.49 WHIP and 15:4 K:BB over his last 12.1 innings, and Weems could find himself in the closing mix for the Nationals in the second half if the team ships out arbitration-eligible relievers like Kyle Finnegan and Hunter Harvey.

  • Braves' Raisel Iglesias: Files 15th save

    Iglesias earned a save against the Guardians on Monday, striking out one batter in a perfect inning.

    Iglesias made short work of Cleveland in the ninth frame to protect a two-run lead, retiring the side in order on 11 pitches. It was the fourth straight scoreless appearance for the veteran closer following a stretch during which he allowed seven runs across six frames. Despite that uncharacteristic hiccup, Iglesias has remained the locked-in closer for one of baseball's top teams. He's struck out at least one batter without issuing a walk in 13 straight appearances, posting an impressive 21:0 K:BB over 13 frames during that span.

  • Andre Pallante SP | STL

    Cardinals' Andre Pallante: Handed first loss

    Pallante (2-1) allowed a run on two hits and struck out one without walking a batter over one inning, taking the loss Monday versus the Marlins.

    Pallante allowed an inherited runner to score the tying run, then gave up another run in the seventh inning in relief of Miles Mikolas. Over 9.1 innings in July, Pallante was tagged for four runs on eight hits and eight walks. He's been fortunate to avoid taking a loss prior to Monday, as he has an uninspiring 4.11 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 28:16 K:BB through 30.2 big-league innings this season. The right-hander has added eight holds and three blown saves -- he's seen more high-leverage work with Ryan Helsley (forearm) on the injured list.

  • Evan Phillips RP | LAD

    Dodgers' Evan Phillips: Earns 12th save

    Phillips hit a batter but did not yield a hit or a walk in a scoreless inning to earn the save in Monday's 5-2 win over the Pirates.

    Phillips threw 14 pitches (nine strikes) in the outing, erasing the hit batsman with a double play before getting Bryan Reynolds to fly out. Phillips has put a runner on base in four of his last five appearances, but he's riding a 10.1-inning scoreless streak dating back to June 13. He's up to 12 saves, six holds, a 1.85 ERA, 0.76 WHIP and 39:7 K:BB through 34 innings this season. Phillips remains in a committee situation, but he's pitched well enough to continue seeing save chances.

  • Camilo Doval RP | SF

    Giants' Camilo Doval: Lit up in non-save situation

    Doval (2-3) allowed four runs on three hits and struck out one without walking a batter in one inning, taking the loss Monday versus the Mariners.

    It wasn't a save situation, but Doval allowed the Mariners to rally for a lead in the ninth inning after entering a 2-2 game. This was the first time he's allowed multiple runs since April 14 against the Tigers, when he gave up three unearned runs over 1.2 innings. The bad outing spiked his ERA to 2.77 with a 1.10 WHIP and 54:17 K:BB through 39 innings this season. Given his strong performance and track record of success with 24 saves in 26 tries, this one poor showing is unlikely to cost him closing duties.

  • A.J. Puk RP | ARI

    Marlins' A.J. Puk: Picks up 14th save

    Puk allowed one hit in a scoreless ninth inning Monday, striking out one batter and earning a save against the Cardinals.

    Puk coughed up a leadoff single but managed to close out the 5-4 victory. He's converted four straight save chances after coughing up three runs in a blown opportunity against the Pirates on June 23. Puk lowered his season ERA to 2.77 with 14 saves and a 29:4 K:BB.

  • Alexis Diaz RP | TEX

    Reds' Alexis Diaz: Picks up save

    Diaz allowed one hit in a scoreless inning while earning a save over Washington on Monday.

    Diaz worked around a one-out single to pick up his 24th save of the year Monday. It was his first scoreless appearance since June 28 after allowing a run in each of his last two outings. The 26-year-old lowered his season ERA to 2.13 with a 58:19 K:BB through 38 innings. However, he's punched out just one batter over his last four frames.

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