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Jacob Misiorowski (13-5) secured his 13th win in Friday's 2-1 victory over the Braves, tossing six scoreless innings with four hits allowed and six strikeouts. His performance lowered his MLB-best ERA and earned high praise from Chris Sale. Widely considered one of the best pitchers in the world in 2026, Misiorowski continues to anchor the Brewers' rotation, proving his status as an elite arm in high-stakes contests.
Ketel Marte is on the 10-day IL with upper hamstring and medial knee inflammation, having received an injection Thursday. Beyond the injury, manager Torey Lovullo expressed feeling 'betrayed' by Marte's mysterious disappearance during a recent road trip in Boston. While the team manages the fallout of his no-show, they await his physical recovery as they prepare for a series against the Reds.
Bubba Chandler is on the mound for the Pittsburgh Pirates as they hit the road to face the Los Angeles Dodgers. Chandler is tasked with slowing down a potent Dodgers lineup in a game that features a pitching matchup against Yoshinobu Yamamoto. The Pirates are looking to secure a win in this challenging road environment at Dodger Stadium.
Mets pitching prospect Jack Wenninger delivered an impressive performance on Friday night, tossing five no-hit innings for Syracuse.
Mark Vientos began his rehab assignment with a start for Double-A Binghamton on Friday night, marking a step forward in his recovery process.
Hunter Dobbins was removed from his start against the Phillies on Friday due to right forearm tightness. The injury occurred during his outing, forcing an immediate exit. Dobbins remains under evaluation by the St. Louis medical staff. Given the nature of forearm issues for pitchers, the severity of the injury is being closely monitored as the team awaits further analysis.
Nick Lodolo is set to start for the Cincinnati Reds in their series opener against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Lodolo faces off against Eduardo Rodriguez in a contest where the Reds look to capitalize on an Arizona lineup currently missing star player Ketel Marte due to injury.
Eduardo Rodriguez is scheduled to take the mound for the Arizona Diamondbacks in their upcoming series against the Cincinnati Reds. The matchup features a pitching duel against Nick Lodolo as Arizona looks to stabilize their rotation following the news of Ketel Marte's placement on the injured list.
Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith, sidelined by a neck injury, participated in live batting practice on Friday, August 21. The team is monitoring his progress as he works his way back to the active roster. Smith's participation in live drills marks a significant step in his recovery process, though the club has yet to provide a definitive timeline for his return to game action.
Elly De La Cruz is in the starting lineup at shortstop for the Cincinnati Reds in today's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
JJ Bleday is starting in right field for the Arizona Diamondbacks in today's game against the Cincinnati Reds.
Ildemaro Vargas is in the starting lineup at second base for the Arizona Diamondbacks in today's game against the Cincinnati Reds.
Nolan Arenado is serving as the designated hitter for the Cincinnati Reds in today's matchup against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Gabriel Moreno is the starting catcher for the Arizona Diamondbacks in today's game against the Cincinnati Reds. Moreno will be handling the pitching staff in this road matchup.
Sal Stewart is starting at first base for the Cincinnati Reds in today's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Stewart is looking to contribute to the Reds' offensive efforts.
Matt McLain is in the starting lineup at second base for the Cincinnati Reds in today's matchup against the Arizona Diamondbacks. The Reds are looking to secure a victory at home.
Tim Tawa is starting at first base for the Arizona Diamondbacks in today's game against the Cincinnati Reds. Tawa is part of a reshuffled lineup as the Diamondbacks navigate roster changes.
Dane Myers is in the starting lineup for the Arizona Diamondbacks, patrolling center field for today's contest against the Cincinnati Reds. The Diamondbacks are looking to maintain offensive consistency in the absence of Ketel Marte.
William Contreras had a perfect day at the plate, going 4-for-4 with an RBI in Friday's 2-1 victory over the Atlanta Braves. His offensive production was instrumental in supporting the Brewers' pitching staff during the narrow win. Contreras continues to be a reliable presence in the Milwaukee lineup.
Tigers right-hander Keider Montero will skip at least one turn in the starting rotation. According to reports from The Detroit News, the decision comes as Montero struggles to recover from his last outing. He will not make his next scheduled start during the team's upcoming series against the Tampa Bay Rays as the organization manages his workload and recovery.
