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  • Rockies' Carlos Estevez: Nails down fourth save

    Estevez allowed one hit and struck out one as he pitched the ninth inning of Monday's 5-3 win over the Marlins for his fourth save in as many tries.

    Estevez has been lights out since taking over the closer role, going 4-for-4 in save opportunities while allowing just one base runner. He'll likely be the ninth-inning man in Colorado until Jake McGee (knee) returns.

  • Mark Melancon RP | ARI

    Pirates' Mark Melancon: Nails 20th save

    Melancon allowed just one his in one inning to nail his 20th save Monday against the Giants.

    Melancon's 6.99 K/9 is low for a closer, but his lack of strikeouts haven't impacted the veteran's excellent 1.59 ERA. He hasn't allowed an earned run since May 15 and has a firm hold on the closer job in Pittsburgh.

  • Derek Law RP | ARI

    Giants' Derek Law: Earns second win of season

    Law pitched one scoreless inning and earned his second win of the season during Sunday's outing against the Rays.

    Sunday's performance brought the 25-year-old rookie's ERA down to 2.70. Since entering the league, Law has excelled with pitch control and has walked just four batters across 23.1 innings. Additionally, he's been retiring more batters via strikeouts as of late, recording at least one strikeout in each of his last seven games.

  • Carl Edwards RP | DET

    Cubs' Carl Edwards Jr.: Recalled from Triple-A

    Edwards has been recalled to the Cubs, Jesse Rogers of ESPN Chicago reports.

    Edwards will take the spot of Dexter Fowler, who was sent to the disabled list by a hamstring injury on Monday. The 24-year-old reliever served as the 26th man for a doubleheader earlier this year but has not made an MLB appearance in 2016; he threw 4.2 innings with three strikeouts and two runs allowed in 2015. For Triple-A Iowa in 2016 he has recorded a 4.26 ERA and 35 strikeouts against 17 walks in 25.1 innings.

  • Shelby Miller RP | CHC

    Diamondbacks' Shelby Miller: Gets the win in return from the DL

    Miller (2-6) was solid in his return from the disabled list on Monday, going 6.2 innings and giving up just one run on five hits.

    Miller struck out five and picked up his first win since May 7. It's mostly been a struggle for Miller in his first season with the Diamondbacks, but maybe this start will get the 25-year-old righty going. His next scheduled start could be tough, however, as he's set to face the Rockies in Coors Field on Saturday.

  • Shelby Miller RP | CHC

    Diamondbacks' Shelby Miller: Activated from disabled list

    The Diamondbacks activated Miller (finger) from the disabled list Monday.

    Miller will rejoin the Diamondbacks after missing nearly a month due to his finger injury. He will jump right back into the big league rotation and take the ball Monday afternoon against the Phillies.

  • Drew Pomeranz RP | CHC

    Padres' Drew Pomeranz: Picks up sixth win Sunday

    Pomeranz (6-7) allowed three runs on six hits and one walk while striking out seven over six innings to earn the win Sunday against the Nationals.

    Although he wasn't at his best, Pomeranz fired a quality start, and the Padres gave him plenty of run support to pick up the win. He's now held opponents to three or fewer earned runs in 12 of his 14 starts, and he has a 3.00 ERA on the year. He'll make his next start Saturday at the Reds.

  • Padres' Fernando Rodney: Notches 14th save Sunday

    Rodney struck out the side in the ninth inning to earn his 14th save Sunday against the Nationals.

    Rodney was protecting a three-run lead, and closed the door without allowing a baserunner. He continues to be absolutely unstoppable, as he's yet to allow a run this year while striking out 27 hitters in 25.1 innings of work.

  • Kenley Jansen RP | DET

    Dodgers' Kenley Jansen: Earns third win Sunday

    Jansen (3-2) pitched a perfect ninth inning while striking out one to earn the win Sunday against the Brewers.

    Jansen was protecting a one-run lead and only needed six pitches to close the door on the Brewers. He's now struck out eight batters in his last four innings of work to give him 33 on the season.

  • Brad Hand RP | ATL

    Padres' Brad Hand: Continues walking batters

    Hand has allowed seven earned runs across 9.2 innings in the month of June, bringing his ERA up to 3.89 for the season.

    Hand has continued to strike out plenty of batters this season, as he has an 11.4 K/9, but his struggles with control remain an issue. His walk rate is currently 13.5 percent, contributing to an opponent on-base percentage of .339. However, Hand's endurance has been valuable to the Padres, as he frequently throws two or more innings out of the bullpen.

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