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Yankees @ Red Sox
At London Stadium
in London
LHP
0-0, 9.64 ERA, 12 SO
The Yankees plan to use Stephen Tarpley as the opener for Sunday's contest, offering extra rest to J.A. Happ and CC Sabathia. Tarpley will be utilized in that role for the first time. Chance Adams or Luis Cessa could follow as the bulk reliever.
LHP
8-4, 4.79 ERA, 102 SO
Rodriguez was so-so in his last start, giving up six hits and five runs over 6 1/3 innings in a no-decision against the White Sox. Lifetime against the Yankees, he is 4-3 with a 3.66 ERA in 12 starts.
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Guardians @ Orioles
At Oriole Park at Camden Yards
RHP
7-3, 3.54 ERA, 133 SO
Bieber allowed three runs (two earned) on five hits through 5 1/3 innings Tuesday vs. the Royals, while also walking two batters and hitting another. When he faced the Orioles on May 19, Bieber tossed his first career shutout with 15 strikeouts.
RHP
0-6, 6.22 ERA, 34 SO
It's been a struggle lately for Ynoa, who has allowed 13 runs in 7 2/3 innings over his last two starts. The right-hander is 0-5 with a 6.75 ERA overall.
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Royals @ Blue Jays
At Rogers Centre
RHP
4-9, 4.63 ERA, 75 SO
Keller's last start on Monday in Cleveland was interrupted by a lengthy rain delay. He threw three scoreless innings before the rain ended his night. He gave up three hits, walked none and struck out four.
RHP
3-11, 6.31 ERA, 72 SO
It looked like Sanchez might be on his way to his first victory since April 27 on Monday, but he stumbled in the middle innings against the Yankees, and his winless drought was extended to 11 starts.
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Cubs @ Reds
At Great American Ball Park
LHP
7-6, 3.89 ERA, 90 SO
Lester picked up a win on Monday after holding the Braves to two unearned runs in six innings (seven strikeouts, no walks). The veteran lefty has gone 3-1 with a 3.38 ERA in seven career starts (45 K, nine BB, 45 1/3 IP) in Cincinnati.
RHP
5-4, 4.35 ERA, 84 SO
After opening June with three one-run starts, DeSclafani struggled against the Brewers, getting tagged for six runs in 4 1/3 innings on Sunday. On May 24 at Wrigley Field, DeSclafani allowed four runs to the Cubs in 3 2/3 innings.
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Nationals @ Tigers
At Comerica Park
RHP
8-5, 2.43 ERA, 170 SO
Scherzer hasn't started at Comerica Park since joining the Nationals in 2015, and his 20-strikeout game in '16 was the last time he faced his former team. The ace right-hander is 5-0 with a 0.97 ERA and three straight double-digit strikeout starts in the month of June.
RHP
0-5, 5.36 ERA, 31 SO
The last time Zimmermann was matched up against his old team, on May 11, 2016, his seven quality innings were overshadowed by Max Scherzer’s 20 strikeouts against his former club. That was Zimmermann’s first season in Detroit after signing as a free agent.
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Rangers @ Rays
At Tropicana Field
RHP
3-3, 2.97 ERA, 56 SO
Chavez allowed one unearned run on five hits and struck out seven in 6 1/3 innings in a win over Detroit on Tuesday. It was a quality start in his first non-opener start of the season.
LHP
5-7, 4.87 ERA, 117 SO
In five starts in June, Snell has an 11.94 ERA and has allowed six or more runs in three of those outings. The left-hander's ERA has risen to 5.01 after the poor stretch.
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Phillies @ Marlins
At Marlins Park
RHP
8-6, 4.43 ERA, 81 SO
Arrieta has had an up-and-down season for the Phillies. He is 2-2 with a 6.18 ERA in his last five starts, allowing eight home runs in 27 2/3 innings. Home runs have been an issue for the entire Phillies pitching staff.
RHP
3-9, 4.02 ERA, 83 SO
June has been a so-so month for Richards, who is 1-3 with a 4.23 ERA in the month. He's struck out 25 with 10 walks in 27 2/3 innings. At home on the season, he's 2-6 with a 4.37 ERA in 10 starts. In his last seven starts, Richards is 2-3 with a 3.35 ERA.
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Mariners @ Astros
At Minute Maid Park
LHP
9-7, 4.39 ERA, 76 SO
Gonzales pitched well in his last start vs. the Brewers on Tuesday, tossing five innings and allowing just two earned runs while striking out four in the Mariners' 8-3 victory. The southpaw has won each of his last four starts.
RHP
8-5, 3.28 ERA, 161 SO
Cole has posted a quality start in each of his past six games, with a 2.19 ERA and 51 strikeouts in 37 innings in that span. He's allowed two earned runs or less in eight of his last nine starts. He left his last start leading the AL with 151 strikeouts.
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Twins @ White Sox
At Guaranteed Rate Field
LHP
0-1, 3.60 ERA, 7 SO
Thorpe, the Twins’ No. 9 prospect per MLB Pipeline, had been called up to provide length out of the bullpen, but will instead make his Major League debut as Sunday’s starter in place of Kyle Gibson. The 23-year-old Thorpe had a 5.71 ERA in 14 Triple-A starts this season.
RHP
11-2, 2.72 ERA, 115 SO
Giolito had a personal eight-game win streak snapped in his last start, and he's allowed nine runs in his last two outings. He’ll look to put those starts behind him and finish a strong month the way it started.
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Pirates @ Brewers
At Miller Park
LHP
3-1, 4.29 ERA, 49 SO
Brault will look to finish off what has already been a productive June when he takes the mound for the finale in Milwaukee. Brault has compiled a 2.53 ERA over four June starts, allowing seven runs (six earned) across 22 1/3 innings.
RHP
7-2, 3.24 ERA, 59 SO
Davies said he would look within for answers after a loss to the Mariners last time out. In Davies’ last two outings, he has been charged with nine earned runs over 6 2/3 innings.
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Dodgers @ Rockies
At Coors Field
RHP
7-4, 3.78 ERA, 88 SO
Maeda had plenty of traffic on the bases in his last start against Colorado, but he limited the damage to two runs and made it through seven innings. He is 6-3 with a 2.30 ERA against the Rockies and a stunning 5-1 with a 3.00 ERA at Coors Field.
RHP
0-1, 6.00 ERA, 6 SO
Gonzalez absorbed the decision Tuesday at San Francisco in his first Major League game since 2016, taking a 4-2 loss while surrendering three runs in five innings. It still was worth the wait for Gonzalez, who endured an extended recovery from Tommy John elbow surgery.
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D-backs @ Giants
At Oracle Park
LHP
5-6, 4.10 ERA, 129 SO
Ray has remained consistently able to throw strike three. He's averaging 11.8 strikeouts per nine innings, 0.3 short of his NL-leading average from 2017. Ray is 5-1 with a 3.01 ERA against the Giants in 13 career starts, including 4-1, 2.34 in six outings at Oracle Park.
LHP
5-7, 4.02 ERA, 113 SO
Bumgarner struck out a season-high 11 over six innings against the Rockies on Tuesday. The longtime Giants ace is nine strikeouts shy of tying Tim Lincecum for the second-most strikeouts in San Francisco-era history.
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Athletics @ Angels
At Angel Stadium
RHP
5-3, 3.80 ERA, 72 SO
Bassitt lasted only 3 1/3 innings against a Cardinals lineup that fouled off more than two dozen pitches in his last outing on Tuesday. He allowed three runs, but two of those scored on a misplay in center field. The 30-year-old right-hander has not faced the Angels this season.
LHP
1-2, 5.40 ERA, 44 SO
Heaney was solid against the Reds on Tuesday, allowing one run over 5 1/3 innings. He's posted a 5.26 ERA in five June starts, allowing six homers in 25 2/3 innings.
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Cardinals @ Padres
At Petco Park
RHP
5-8, 4.34 ERA, 69 SO
Mikolas is 1-1 with a 2.84 ERA in two career starts vs. the Padres, his first big league team. He allowed one run over 11 innings in his last two outings. He is holding opponents to a .221 batting average with his sinker this season.
LHP
6-4, 3.91 ERA, 88 SO
For the first time in five starts, Lucchesi didn't walk anyone. But his outing in Pittsburgh was arguably his worst in two months. Lucchesi allowed four runs in five innings, but he's been effective in getting swings and misses with his "churve" lately.
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Braves @ Mets
At Citi Field
LHP
9-3, 4.04 ERA, 90 SO
Fried's recent inconsistencies with his curveball have led him to begin leaning more heavily on his slider. The breaking ball combo has helped halt the struggles he experienced during his first three starts this month.
RHP
5-4, 4.56 ERA, 98 SO
Syndergaard, on the injured list since June 16, returns Sunday night at Citi Field. Syndergaard most recently pitched on a rehab assignment Tuesday for Class A Brooklyn as he rehabbed a strained right hamstring.
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