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Cole allowed one run on three hits and two walks while striking out 14 over six innings, getting a no-decision in Monday's 3-2 extra-inning win over the Brewers.

Cole recorded double-digit strikeouts for the 16th time in 28 starts, narrowly missing out on a win when Milwaukee's Christian Yelich hit a ninth-inning home run off closer Roberto Osuna. While he didn't get the win, Cole ran his unbeaten streak to 17 games, a stretch during which he's posted a 2.06 ERA with a 13.1 K/9. Next on the docket for Cole is a start at home against the Mariners on Sunday.

Berrios will now start Wednesday in Boston instead of Tuesday as originally expected, LaVelle E. Neal III of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

The reason for the switch isn't immediately clear. Randy Dobnak will get the start Tuesday. Berrios loses out on a potential two-start week this week but could get one next week, possibly pitching Tuesday against the Washington and Sunday against Cleveland.

Chirinos played catch again prior to Sunday's game with his injured middle finger taped, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Chirinos appears to be tolerating the catch sessions well, but he's yet to throw off a mound. The right-hander remains without a timetable for return, and Topkin separately reports Chirinos is a "long way away" from returning.

Snell (elbow) threw 18 pitches during his second bullpen session Sunday, the Associated Press reports.

Snell upped his pitch count slightly over that of his first session as he continues on his quest to return later in September. The left-hander is likely to throw at least one more bullpen with a slightly higher workload before the next step in his recovery is determined.

Severino (lat) will make another rehab appearance Friday for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, Lindsey Adler of The Athletic reports.

The Yankees are trying to get Severino ready to go after missing the entire season to date with a lat strain. He struggled in his only rehab appearance thus far and doesn't have much time to make it back before the end of the season, though he's expected to initially work out of the bullpen, so he won't have to build up to a starter's workload before being activated.

Giolito (14-8) yielded four runs on four hits and a walk over six innings Sunday, striking out seven batters and taking the loss against Atlanta.

Giolito was terrorized by Freddie Freeman, giving up a pair of two-run homers to the Braves slugger. On the bright side, he retired 14 straight batters after allowing the first long ball. The 25-year-old owns a 3.30 ERA and 210:55 K:BB. He'll face the Angels at home Friday.

Turnbull (3-14) allowed six runs on eight hits with three walks and four strikeouts across 4.2 innings while taking a loss against the Twins on Sunday.

While his record won't show it, Turnbull was pitching better out of the All-Star break. However, that is no longer the case; the 26-year-old has yielded 15 runs in his last 12.2 innings (10.66 ERA). But Turnbull has gone much longer without a win; he has lost 10 straight decisions, and his last victory came May 31. Turnbull has 14 losses with a 4.45 ERA, 1.44 WHIP and 116 strikeouts in 125.1 innings this season. He will make his next start at the Athletics on Friday.

Verlander (17-5) earned his third-career no-hitter in Sunday's 2-0 win over the Blue Jays, issuing one walk and striking out 14.

After his last start ended early due to an ejection, the 36-year-old returned to the mound in dominant fashion in the series finale, becoming the oldest MLB pitcher to complete a no-hitter since Randy Johnson in 2004. Verlander was absolutely terrific, recording 23 swinging-strikes and 19 called strikes. His 14 strikeouts were his most since June 12, and Verlander is on a 14.1 scoreless inning streak. Along with his gaudy 17-5 record, Verlander owns a 2.56 ERA, 0.77 WHIP, .166 batting average against and 257 strikeouts in 193 innings. Verlander will attempt to extend his scoreless frames streak in his next start at home against the Mariners next weekend.

The Angels selected Mejia's contract from Triple-A Salt Lake ahead of Sunday's 4-3 loss to the Red Sox. He retired two of the three batters he faced in his relief appearance.

Mejia has bounced around between three different organizations this season and is currently in the midst of his second tour with the Angels. The lefty will get a look in the big-league bullpen down the stretch with the hope of solidifying his hold on a 40-man roster spot heading into the offseason. Over his 25 appearances this season between the Angels, Cardinals and Twins, Mejia owns a 7.86 ERA and 28:18 K:BB across 26.1 innings.

Heaney (3-4) yielded four runs on seven hits and two walks over five innings Sunday, striking out four batters and taking the loss against Boston.

It was Heaney's first start allowing more than three runs since June 30, and his ERA bumped to 4.16. Most of the damage came in the third inning with Xander Bogaerts and J.D. Martinez launching back-to-back homers. The 28-year-old southpaw will face the White Sox in Chicago on Saturday.