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White Sox @ Tigers
At Comerica Park
Makeup of 4/20 PPD
RHP
2-4, 6.00 ERA, 33 SO
Cease turned in the longest outing of his brief career Thursday, tossing seven innings against the Mets. Though he allowed four runs, he showcased his potential in a game in which he received zero run support.
LHP
3-9, 4.76 ERA, 98 SO
Norris has allowed just three runs on 13 hits over his last three starts, striking out 16 batters over 15 1/3 innings. He tossed five scoreless innings with six strikeouts against the White Sox on April 21, during their last visit to Comerica Park.
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Yankees @ Orioles
At Oriole Park at Camden Yards
RHP
5-2, 6.31 ERA, 46 SO
Holder will make his first start of the season -- and second of his career -- to open against the Orioles on Tuesday. Holder has a 6.28 ERA in 33 appearances this year, and the Yankees are 10-0 when using an opener so far this season.
RHP
2-5, 4.89 ERA, 47 SO
Wojciechowski took a step in the wrong direction in his last outing after two brilliant starts, allowing four runs in a loss to Toronto. He’s still impressing the O’s with his swing-and-miss stuff, the 30-year-old right-hander fanning 10.9 batters per nine innings in seven games with Baltimore.
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Brewers @ Pirates
At PNC Park
RHP
5-2, 3.70 ERA, 94 SO
Anderson cleared six innings for the first time in 10 starts in a no-decision at Oakland on Thursday, but he has been pitching well for a while. He has not allowed more than two earned runs in eight straight starts.
LHP
3-1, 4.09 ERA, 59 SO
Brault will rejoin the rotation after missing a month due to a strained shoulder. He was outstanding before the injury, posting a 2.44 ERA while holding opponents to a .692 OPS in his last nine outings (including seven starts) dating back to May 18.
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Royals @ Red Sox
At Fenway Park
RHP
7-10, 4.88 ERA, 130 SO
Junis went seven-plus innings against the Blue Jays on Wednesday in a 4-1 loss. He gave up just one run through six innings, but then he gave up a solo home run and a two-run shot over the next one-plus innings. He struck out six.
RHP
10-7, 4.68 ERA, 86 SO
Cashner hasn't lived up to expectations so far since joining Boston. The veteran has given up four earned runs or more in three of his first four starts for the Red Sox. Lifetime against the Royals, he is 0-3 with a 3.29 ERA in five starts.
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Angels @ Reds
At Great American Ball Park
LHP
2-3, 6.22 ERA, 46 SO
Jose Suarez will look for a bounceback outing after allowing four runs in 4 1/3 innings to the Tigers on July 31. Overall, Suarez owns a 5.66 ERA this season.
RHP
7-6, 4.20 ERA, 120 SO
DeSclafani has one win to show for his past five starts despite allowing only 10 earned runs in 27 2/3 innings, a 3.25 ERA. He has racked up 31 strikeouts in those starts. This will be his first career start against the Angels.
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White Sox @ Tigers
At Comerica Park
LHP
1-1, 7.11 ERA, 11 SO
Santiago will make his first start in his third stint with the White Sox. He signed with Chicago on June 20 after posting a 6.75 ERA in eight relief appearances with the Mets this season.
RHP
2-2, 9.15 ERA, 18 SO
VerHagen gets a third turn in the Tigers rotation as Detroit tries to get innings out of its fifth-starter slot, but it hasn’t been easy. The converted reliever has allowed 11 runs (nine earned) on 16 hits over 8 2/3 innings in two starts since his return.
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Marlins @ Mets
At Citi Field
RHP
0-1, 9.00 ERA, 3 SO
Veteran right-hander Noesi will make his Marlins debut and first MLB appearance since 2015. After three seasons in the Korea Baseball Organization, Noesi went 11-4 with a 3.82 ERA in Triple-A this year.
RHP
9-6, 4.20 ERA, 149 SO
In his first two starts back from the injured list, Wheeler threw 73 and 88 pitches. The reins should be fully off Tuesday, as Wheeler looks to climb above 100 pitches against the Marlins. He’s beaten them once already this season, on May 10.
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Blue Jays @ Rays
At Tropicana Field
RHP
4-7, 5.55 ERA, 104 SO
After a stint on the injured list with inflammation in his throwing elbow, Thornton is trying to do less with each pitch. So far it’s worked, as the rookie held the Orioles to one run over six innings in his last outing rather effortlessly, needing only two strikeouts to get the job done.
RHP
1-0, 3.33 ERA, 36 SO
Kittredge will be making his 18th appearance and fourth start of the season on Tuesday against the Blue Jays. In the three other games he has opened this season for the Rays, the 29-year-old right-hander owns a 2.55 ERA with 13 strikeouts over 7 1/3 innings.
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Athletics @ Cubs
At Wrigley Field
LHP
10-7, 3.99 ERA, 67 SO
Anderson is one win shy of reaching double figures in victories for the third time in his 11-year career. Injuries have been a major factor for the left-hander, who's on pace to make a career-high 32 starts. He started 31 games in 2015 for the Dodgers.
LHP
9-8, 4.39 ERA, 122 SO
Lester returns to Wrigley Field, where he's 6-2 with a 2.95 ERA in 11 starts this season. Last time out, the veteran lefty took a loss in St. Louis on Thursday after giving up five runs in five innings. He struck out six and walked none.
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Rockies @ Astros
At Minute Maid Park
RHP
10-5, 4.82 ERA, 154 SO
Marquez has fond memories at Minute Maid Park. He threw seven innings of one-run ball with seven strikeouts in a 5-1 win last Aug. 14. He is 7-0 with a 2.98 ERA in 14 Interleague starts.
RHP
11-4, 2.90 ERA, 137 SO
Greinke, acquired from the D-backs in a blockbuster trade Wednesday, makes his Astros debut against the Rockies, a team he's very familiar with. He's a six-time All-Star and former Cy Young Award winner who went 10-4 with a 2.90 ERA in 23 starts for Arizona.
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Braves @ Twins
At Target Field
RHP
3-5, 6.26 ERA, 57 SO
Foltynewicz returns to the Majors for the first time since being demoted to Triple-A Gwinnett on June 23. The former All-Star has been encouraged by the improvement of his slider. He posted a 1.13 ERA over his past three starts for Gwinnett.
RHP
10-6, 3.24 ERA, 140 SO
Berrios was untouchable in his last start against the Marlins, striking out a season-high 11 batters without issuing a walk as he allowed just two singles -- including an infield hit -- in seven scoreless innings to lower his season ERA to 2.80.
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Phillies @ D-backs
At Chase Field
RHP
8-8, 4.41 ERA, 105 SO
Arrieta is limited because of a bone spur in his right elbow, meaning he typically hits a wall around the fourth or fifth inning, losing velocity and command of his pitches. Still, he has a 3.20 ERA in his past four starts.
RHP
9-8, 4.24 ERA, 103 SO
Leake was acquired from the Mariners just a couple of minutes before the Trade Deadline. This will be Leake's first start for the D-backs. His last start was on July 30 against the Rangers when he allowed three earned runs in 5 2/3 innings.
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Nationals @ Giants
At Oracle Park
RHP
7-6, 3.67 ERA, 96 SO
Sanchez had a solid July, going 2-0 with a 3.72 ERA in five starts, and he'll look to carry that momentum over into August. The veteran right-hander is 4-1 with a 2.05 ERA in seven career starts against the Giants.
LHP
0-1, 5.73 ERA, 10 SO
Menez will be called up from Triple-A Sacramento for his second stint with the Giants. The 24-year-old gave up two runs over five innings against the Mets in his MLB debut on July 21.
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Cardinals @ Dodgers
At Dodger Stadium
RHP
7-12, 3.94 ERA, 97 SO
Although Mikolas is 7-11 in his 22 starts, the Cardinals are 11-11 when he pitches. He's started against the Dodgers once in his career, beating them on April 8.
LHP
11-2, 2.77 ERA, 131 SO
Kershaw wasn’t very happy with his last start, a five-walk outing during which he allowed only two runs in six innings. He is 7-0 with a 2.35 ERA at Dodger Stadium this season.
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Padres @ Mariners
At T-Mobile Park
RHP
1-2, 3.90 ERA, 42 SO
Since his return from Tommy John surgery, Lamet has struggled with his command. The Padres feel as though he's shaking off the rust from a 15-month absence. Lamet's on a strict 90-pitch limit, and he's yet to eclipse five innings in his five starts.
RHP
2-2, 4.82 ERA, 45 SO
The 26-year-old will be making his third appearance as an opener, having thrown three scoreless innings with one hit and four strikeouts in his first two opportunities. He'll be followed by veteran lefty Wade LeBlanc (6-4, 5.17 ERA).
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Rangers @ Guardians
At Progressive Field
RHP
7-11, 5.81 ERA, 81 SO
Jurado will be making his first career start against the Indians. He is 1-2 with a 7.20 ERA in his previous four starts, while going 4-2 with a 4.34 ERA and a 1.31 WHIP in six starts and six relief appearances on the road this season.
RHP
8-6, 3.81 ERA, 88 SO
Plesac was touched for four runs on six hits in five innings against the Astros on July 31, but came out with his sixth win. The rookie has a 3.04 ERA in 23 2/3 innings over his last five starts.
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