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Yankees right-hander Nathan Eovaldi labored in his start against the Orioles on Tuesday, but the Yankees held on for the 3-2 victory. Eovaldi needed 99 pitches to go 5 2/3 innings. He allowed two runs on four hits, while walking three and striking out four. 

Both runs charged to Eovaldi came in the sixth inning on a pair of RBI singles by Matt Wieters and J.J. Hardy. He left the game with the scored tied 2-2, but the Yankees were able to plate the go-ahead--and winning--run in the bottom half of the sixth.

Eovaldi watched his ERA drop to 4.43 with Tuesday's performance. The hard-throwing righty has a 2.97 ERA over his last six starts.

The Astros are looking to add pitching help before the July 31 trade deadline. 

According to a report by the Houston Chronicle, citing sources, the Astros have spoken to the Phillies about Cole Hamels. 

The Astros have also spoken to the Padres about Andrew Cashner and Tyson Ross.

The Red Sox will promote pitcher Joe Kelly from Triple-A to make Wednesday's start at Houston, reports WEEI.com. Kelly went 2-5 with a 5.67 ERA in 14 starts earlier this season before being demoted.

The Red Sox will then turn to pitcher Wade Miley to make Thursday's start with the rest of the rotation getting pushed back. Miley is 8-8 with a 4.49 ERA in 19 starts this season.

Angels starting pitcher Andrew Heaney had good stuff during Game 2 of a doubleheader against the Red Sox on Monday.

Heaney tossed seven innings, gave up just two runs on five hits while picking up his fourth win of the season. His lone mistake came in the form of a two-run home run he allowed to David Ortiz.

Heaney improved to 4-0 on the season with an impressive 1.57 ERA.

Rays outfielder Desmond Jennings will participate in a simulated game Tuesday, reports MLB.com.

Jennings is dealing with bursitis in his left knee. Jennings will face pitcher Drew Smyly, who is working his way back from a shoulder injury. Both are expected to return in early August.

Red Sox starting pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez got completely rocked on Monday against the Angels.

In Game 1 of a doubleheader, Rodriguez didn't make it out of the second inning. He allowed seven runs, six hits and two home runs in just 1 2/3 innings of work. The Angels teed off on Rodriguez during a seven-run second inning.

With the loss, Rodriguez drops to 5-3 on the year, and his ERA ballooned to 4.64.

The Red Sox will play a doubleheader against the Angels on Monday after the teams were rained out on Sunday.

Eduardo Rodriguez will pitch in the first game for Boston, while Steven Wright will throw in the night game.

The Angels will play a doubleheader against the Red Sox on Monday after Sunday's matchup was rained out, the team announced.

Hector Santiago will start the first game, and Andrew Heaney will pitch the night game.

Twins starter Tommy Milone allowed a season-high seven runs in a season-low 2 2/3 innings, in Sunday's blowout loss to Oakland.

Three of the five hits allowed by Milone were home runs, matching the total he'd surrendered in his previous seven starts. 

Milone had a three-decision winning streak snapped and lost for the first time since April 27.

Indians starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco was impressive during his start against the Reds on Sunday.

Carrasco allowed just one run on four hits in six innings of work. His command was crisp and regularly fooled batters, as he struck out six and allowed just one walk.

Carrasco, who received a no-decision, is 10-7 on the year with a 3.94 ERA in 114 1/3 innings this season.