MLB Player News
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Andrew Heaney RP | LAD
Pirates' Andrew Heaney: Crushed for seven runs
Heaney (4-9) yielded seven runs on nine hits and two walks over four-plus innings Sunday, striking out one and taking a loss against the White Sox.
Heaney struggled right out of the gate Sunday, coughing up four runs in the first inning. All four runs came via the long ball; Miguel Vargas ripped a three-run shot before Mike Tauchman knocked a solo homer just two pitches later. The White Sox later scored another run in the fourth inning and two more in the fifth, all being charged to Heaney. Heaney produced a 3.33 ERA through his first 14 starts of the year but has been tagged with 28 runs over his last 23.2 frames, driving his season ERA up to 5.03 across 102 innings. Heaney is 1-6 with a 7.58 ERA over his last 10 outings. Heaney is projected for a home matchup against the Diamondbacks next weekend.
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MacKenzie Gore SP | WAS
Nationals' MacKenzie Gore: Roughed up early in loss
Gore (4-9) took the loss against the Padres on Sunday, allowing eight runs on eight hits and three walks with two strikeouts over 2.1 innings.
Gore allowed five runs in the first inning and never recovered in what was his worst outing of the season. He threw 46 of 75 pitches for strikes and generated just seven whiffs while allowing multiple homers for the first time since May 11. It was only the second time in 20 starts that the southpaw failed to complete at least five frames, and just the fourth time he's allowed more than three earned runs. He'll take a 3.59 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 140:38 K:BB across 112.2 innings into a road matchup with the Twins next weekend.
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German Marquez SP | COL
Rockies' German Marquez: Tagged for three runs in loss
Marquez (3-11) took the loss Sunday against Minnesota, surrendering three earned runs on four hits and four walks while striking out two over three innings.
Marquez struggled with command and efficiency Sunday, issuing four walks and allowing all three of his runs in a rough third inning capped off by a two-run homer to Matt Wallner. It marked just the second time in his last seven starts that the right-hander has allowed more than two runs, but his early exit showed signs of him reverting back to a frustrating trend during a difficult season. The 30-year-old now sports a 5.67 ERA and 1.64 WHIP through 98.1 innings. With losses in three of his last five outings, Marquez has failed to find a rhythm and remains an inconsistent arm.
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David Peterson SP | NYM
Mets' David Peterson: No decision despite quality start
Peterson did not factor in the decision during Sunday's win over the Reds. He allowed an unearned run on four hits and a walk over six innings while striking out four.
Peterson gave up an unearned run in the first inning but settled in and rolled through five scoreless frames to finish his outing. He forced 12 swinging strikes on 93 total pitches, including six with his slider. Peterson has delivered three straight quality starts in July after coughing up a combined 10 runs in 8.2 innings during his last two June appearances. He ended June with a 3.30 ERA and has since dropped it to 2.90 alongside a 97:38 K:BB through 115 frames. Peterson is lined up for a start in San Francisco next weekend.
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Andrew Abbott SP | CIN
Reds' Andrew Abbott: Delivers quality start
Abbott did not factor in the decision during Sunday's loss to the Mets. He allowed two runs on six hits and a walk over six innings while striking out five.
Abbott coughed up a run in each of the third and fifth innings during his quality start Sunday. He threw 66 of 95 pitches for strikes and forced 11 whiffs, including five with his fastball. Abbott has given up three runs over 13.2 innings in his last two appearances after being tagged with four runs in his shortest outing of the year against the Phillies on July 4. Despite that hiccup, he's allowed two or fewer earned runs in six of his last seven outings, resulting in a 2.06 ERA during that span. Abbott owns an impressive 2.13 ERA with an 88:25 K:BB across 97.1 frames. He's lined up to face the Rays at home next weekend.
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Ranger Suarez SP | PHI
Phillies' Ranger Suarez: Lacks command in loss
Suarez (7-4) took the loss against the Angels on Sunday, allowing six runs on eight hits and four walks with four strikeouts over 4.1 innings.
Suarez was mostly undone by a five-run second inning but struggled throughout the contest, throwing just 58 of 100 pitches for strikes while issuing four walks for the first time in 14 starts. It marked a rare hiccup for the southpaw, who hadn't allowed more than three earned runs in an outing since his season debut. He'll carry a 2.66 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and 82:26 K:BB across 88 innings into a road matchup with the Yankees next weekend.
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Clayton Kershaw SP | LAD
Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw: Tallies two Ks in no-decision
Kershaw allowed three runs (one earned) on five hits and one walk over 4.1 innings in a no-decision Sunday against Milwaukee. He struck out two.
Despite generating a solid 10 whiffs in this 81-pitch performance, the veteran southpaw snapped a stretch of six straight starts with three or more punchouts. Kershaw, who averaged just 88.7 mph on his fastball, didn't have his best stuff but still managed to limit the Brewers lineup, as he didn't allow any extra-base hits. The 37-year-old now owns a 3.27 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 37:16 K:BB across 55 total frames. He currently lines up to make his next start at Boston next weekend.
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Janson Junk SP | MIA
Marlins' Janson Junk: Knocked around in loss
Junk (4-2) yielded six runs (five earned) on six hits and a walk over five innings Sunday, striking out one and taking a loss against Kansas City.
Junk worked through three shutout innings before his outing went south. He was tagged with three runs in each of the fourth and fifth frames before exiting the contest. He had given up three runs (two earned) over 19 innings in his previous three appearances. Junk threw 47 of 69 pitches for strikes but generated only three whiffs. He now owns a 3.25 ERA with a 39:5 K:BB through 55.1 innings. Junk is lined up to start in Milwaukee next weekend.
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Jose Quintana SP | MIL
Brewers' Jose Quintana: Survives for seventh win
Quintana (7-3) allowed four runs on four hits and no walks over six innings and picked up the win Sunday against the Dodgers. He struck out five.
The veteran southpaw worked around two long balls -- a two-run Shohei Ohtani homer in the third and an Esteury Ruiz solo blast in the fifth -- in this 83-pitch performance to tally his 109th career victory. Since returning from a shoulder injury June 1, Quintana has produced a 4.15 ERA, 1.36 WHIP and 29:20 K:BB across 43.1 innings. In 77.1 total innings, the 36-year-old sports a 3.49 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and 53:31 K:BB. Quintana is currently scheduled to make his next turn in the rotation against the Marlins at home next weekend.
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Grant Holmes SP | ATL
Braves' Grant Holmes: Quality start in loss
Holmes (4-9) took the loss Sunday against the Yankees, allowing three runs on seven hits and two walks over six innings. He struck out two.
While Atlanta failed to provide enough run support in an eventual 4-2 defeat, it was an encouraging bounce-back effort from Holmes after he gave up five runs in just three innings in his last start before the All-Star break. Overall, the right-hander sports a 3.81 ERA with a 1.32 WHIP and 121:52 K:BB across 111 innings this season. Holmes is currently scheduled to face the Rangers on the road in his next outing.