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Merryweather (0-1) gave up two runs (one earned) while retiring two batters to take the loss Sunday against the Phillies. He allowed one hit and three walks.

Merryweather's control eluded him as he took his first loss of the season in the 3-1, 10-inning defeat. Despite the hiccup, the righty has mostly pitched well for the Cubs, registering a 2.45 ERA and 10 strikeouts across 11 frames. Merryweather struggled with injuries last year as he posted a disappointing 6.60 ERA in 15 innings of work, but he looks healthier and more effective in 2025. His control remains a concern, however, as he now has a 4.9 BB/9, which could lead to some rough outings down the road.

Norby went 3-for-4 with a three-run homer, a double and two runs scored in Sunday's loss to the Mariners.

Norby posted his second three-hit game of the season, but this one included a three-run blast to bring the Marlins within one after they were down 7-2. The long ball knocked in his first runs of the season and all three of his hits had an exit velocity of 99 MPH or higher. Norby has swung the bat well since missing the first couple weeks of the season with an oblique issue, slashing .303/.343/.485, though he's yet to draw a walk in 35 plate appearances.

Ramirez went 2-for-5 with two solo home runs in Sunday's 7-6 loss to the Mariners.

Ramirez took Logan Evans deep in his first plate appearance of the afternoon and later followed it up with a 421-foot blast to left in the sixth. He now has three home runs and nine hits over his first five MLB games while donning a 2:2 BB:K. Though Nick Fortes (oblique) had been serving as the Marlins' No. 1 catcher prior to landing on the injured list April 11, Ramirez's impressive start to his big-league career should put him on track to retain a regular spot in the lineup once Fortes is healthy again.

Meyer (2-3) took the loss Sunday against the Mariners, allowing five runs on five hits and four walks while striking out six in four innings.

Meyer's five runs and four walks allowed were both season-high marks. Sunday was also the first time this season he's failed to reach five innings pitched. He surrendered a first-inning home run to Cal Raleigh and allowed eight baserunners combined during the second and fourth innings leading to more runs for the Mariners. Meyer is third in the majors with 47 strikeouts and has been effective overall with a 3.18 ERA and 1.21 WHIP.

Ramos went 2-for-3 with a steal and two runs scored in Sunday's win over the Rangers.

Ramos had two of the five hits the Giants managed on the day and swiped his first bag since April 4. His second hit was an infield single that turned into a little-league homer after two throwing errors allowed him to scoot all the way around the bases to end the game. Ramos now has four multi-hit efforts in his last eight games but has just one RBI to show for it. For the season, he's lifted his average to .246 and his three steals are already half the number of steals he totaled in 121 games in 2024.

Doval (2-1) got the win over the Rangers on Sunday after pitching a perfect ninth inning. He struck out two.

Doval made easy work of his opponents and retired the side in order on just 10 pitches. He wound up with the win after the Giants walked it off in the bottom of the inning. Doval is working on an eight-game scoreless streak and has allowed just one base hit in that span. Over his last five appearances, Doval has three saves, a hold and a win. He owns a 2.08 ERA ad 0.85 WHIP for the season but is still competing with Ryan Walker for saves despite his recent success.

Hicks allowed two runs on seven hits and no walks while striking out three in five innings Sunday against the Rangers. He did not factor into the decision.

The Rangers pounced on Hicks early with two runs in the opening frame on a pair of doubles and a base hit. Hicks settled into a groove after that, facing just one over the minimum through his next four innings but exited with the game tied. Hicks has now allowed at least six hits in all but one start so far, but Sunday was his first time this season not issuing a walk. He's in search of his first win since his 2025 debut and has a good opportunity to get that done against the Rockies in his next start.

Marsh exited Sunday's minor-league rehab game with Triple-A Lehigh Valley due to a cramp in his right hamstring, Corey Seidman of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

The Phillies will re-evaluate Marsh on Monday to determine the severity of the setback. The outfielder is working his way back from a strained right hamstring, and he's batting .182 with one RBI and one stolen base over 11 at-bats (four games) on his rehab assignment. Marsh was on the cusp of rejoining Philadelphia's roster, but his return could now be slightly delayed.

Castellanos went 1-for-4 with a double and a run scored in Sunday's extra-inning victory over the Cubs.

Castellanos jumped all over a first-pitch fastball in his first at-bat of the game, doubling to lead off the second inning. Although the veteran slugger is without a home run in his last 12 outings, Castellanos has at least one hit in his last four contests and is still batting a healthy .282 with eight doubles, 15 RBI and 13 runs scored across 103 at-bats on the campaign.

Suarez (back) allowed one run on four hits and two walks while striking out eight in 4.2 innings during his rehab start Sunday with Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

The left-hander threw 78 pitches in the rehab start, his fourth since beginning his minor-league assignment April 10. Suarez looks like he could be ready to return from the 15-day injured list to make his next start in the big leagues, but the uncertain status of Cristopher Sanchez (forearm) -- who is considered day-to-day -- creates some uncertainty about when Suarez might be called upon to pitch for the Phillies.