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Mahle (1-1) took the loss Sunday, allowing four runs on eight hits and one walk over six innings against Houston. He struck out six.

All four of Mahle's earned runs came from Chas McCormick, who opened the scoring with a two-run blast in the third and extended Houston's lead to 4-1 in the fifth with a two-run double. Given the opponent, Mahle's outing was satisfactory, and he now has 13 strikeouts in 11 innings through his first two starts. Things don't get any easier for Mahle, as his next start is tentatively scheduled against the Yankees.

Brown (1-0) earned the win during Sunday's 5-1 victory over Minnesota, allowing one run on two hits and two walks over seven innings. He struck out seven.

After a shaky first start, Brown was lights out and struck out a career-high seven en route to his first win of the season. The hard-throwing right-hander is bound to have some hiccups during his first full MLB season, but his upside was on full display Sunday. His next start is tentatively scheduled to come versus the Rangers, which should be a good test for Brown.

Kopech (0-2) took the loss Sunday, allowing one earned run on two hits and three walks over six innings as the White Sox fell to the Pirates. He struck out five.

The 26-year-old performed well in his second start, giving up a single run and two hits following his rough season debut. Kopech gave up a sacrifice fly to Jack Suwinski in the first inning, which turned out to be the only run scored in the game. The right-hander looked crisp despite the loss, giving some much-needed hope for a White Sox rotation that has struggled out of the gate. Kopech owns a 6.75 ERA and 10:6 K:BB through 10.2 innings pitched.

Maeda (arm) is listed as the Twins' probable starting pitcher for Monday's game against the White Sox at Target Field.

Maeda's inclusion on the pitching schedule to begin the Twins' seven-game week is an indication that he's feeling fine after he exited his most recent start last Tuesday against the Marlins due to right arm fatigue. In spite of the issue, Maeda turned in a gem in his 2023 debut, limiting Miami to one run one three hits and no walks while striking out nine over five innings. Maeda is lined up for a two-start week, with his second turn expected to come Saturday in New York versus the Yankees.

Orioles manager Brandon Hyde told reporters that Bradish (foot) threw a side session Saturday that went well, Andy Kostka of TheBaltimoreBanner.comreports.

Bradish was placed on the injured list after being diagnosed with a right foot contusion, but the right-hander is already making steady progress and has a great chance to rejoin Baltimore's rotation when first eligible April 19.

Glasnow (oblique) threw off flat ground Sunday and said that he expects to throw a bullpen session next week, Kristie Ackert of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Glasnow added that he's been long tossing for "a while" now and throwing out past 120 feet. The right-hander has been out since late February while recovering from a left oblique strain. Glasnow will need several bullpen sessions and rehab starts before joining the Rays rotation, but the 29-year-old right-hander looks to have steered clear of any setbacks up to this point in his recovery program.

Tigers manager A.J. Hinch told reporters before Sunday's game against the Red Sox that the plan is for Lorenzen (groin) to make his next start in the big leagues, but he'll be evaluated by the medical staff before making the decision, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Lorenzen made a rehab start Saturday for Triple-A Toledo and gave up four runs in 2.1 innings of work against Triple-A Iowa. The right-hander is recovering from a left groin strain and missed well over two weeks with the injury, so it's possible Lorenzen won't be fully stretched out for an appearance or two with the Tigers, assuming that he gets clearance to join the club.

Means (elbow) threw breaking balls in Saturday's bullpen session, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

It's the first time that Means has been able to throw all of his pitches in a session as he recovers from Tommy John surgery. The southpaw will need several more bullpen sessions and also a lengthy rehab session, but he has a chance to rejoin the Baltimore rotation around the All-Star break.

Irvin (0-2) took the loss Saturday as the Orioles fell 4-1 to the Yankees. He gave up three runs on four hits and four walks over 4.2 innings and struck out five.

The southpaw's debut with Baltimore has not gone smoothly so far. Irvin was expected to provide the team with some stability in the rotation, but instead he's failed to last five innings in either of his first two starts, stumbling to a 9.35 ERA and 9:6 K:BB through 8.2 innings. He'll look to turn things around in his next outing, which could come next week in a home tilt against his former club, the A's.

Brito (2-0) picked up the win Saturday, allowing one run on three hits and two walks over five innings in a 4-1 victory over the Orioles. He struck out two.

The rookie right-hander wasn't dominant, generating only six swinging strikes among his 92 pitches, but Brito didn't give up much hard contact and benefitted from some strong defense behind him. Unlike his last start, Brito wasn't immediately sent back to Triple-A after his outing, and it looks as though he'll get a chance to make a case for the Yankees' fifth starter job after posting a 0.90 ERA and 8:3 K:BB through his first 10 major-league innings. If he does remain with the big club, the 25-year-old's next start would likely come at home against the Twins.