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Hunter Greene Hunter Greene Fans 12 in dominant win Sun, Sep 7, 2025, 7:39 PM Greene (6-4) allowed a run on one hit and two walks over seven innings Sunday, striking out 12 and earning a win over the Mets. Analysis: Greene gave up a solo homer to Brett Baty in the third inning but was otherwise untouchable in a huge win Sunday. It was Greene's longest start since April 13, and he tied his season high with 12 punchouts. He also matched his season best with 21 whiffs, including 11 with his fastball that averaged 100.2 mph. The flamethrowing righty now owns a 2.59 ERA with a 113:19 K:BB through 90.1 innings this season. Greene has produced a 2.35 ERA with a 40:5 K:BB in five appearances since returning from the injured list. He's currently lined up for a road matchup with the Athletics next weekend.
Tony Santillan Tony Santillan Escapes with save Sun, Sep 7, 2025, 7:30 PM Santillan allowed a run on two hits in one inning while earning a save over the Mts on Sunday. Analysis: Santillan coughed up a one-out solo homer to Juan Soto but hung on to finish off the 3-2 victory. It was Santillan's first save since August 19, and he's converted five of his eight chances this season. He now owns an impressive 2.63 ERA with a 66:25 K:BB through 65 frames. Emilio Pagan pitched Friday and Saturday, and he was not available during Sunday's win.
Max Fried Max Fried Delivers quality start Sun, Sep 7, 2025, 7:25 PM Fried (16-5) yielded three runs on six hits and a walk over seven innings Sunday, striking out four and earning a win over the Blue Jays. Analysis: Fried gave up a pair of runs in the second inning and another in the third but finished his outing with four scoreless frames. In his first three starts of August, Fried coughed up 15 runs in 15 frames. However, he's since turned in four straight quality starts and dropped his season ERA back down to 3.02. The veteran southpaw has produced a 1.67 ERA with a 22:9 across 27 frames over his last four appearances. Fried is lined up to start in Boston next weekend.
Josh Bell Josh Bell Belts three-run shot off bench Sun, Sep 7, 2025, 7:21 PM Bell smacked a three-run home run in the ninth inning of Sunday's 6-3 win over the Cubs. Analysis: Bell started Sunday's game on the bench, with Andres Chaparro starting at first base. Bell was brought out for the ninth with two runners on base, and he put the Nationals on top for good with a three-run shot to center field. It was Bell's first homer since Aug. 20 and his 17th home run of the season, which is two shy from his mark in 2024. Bell has a .767 OPS with six home runs and 12 RBI in 148 plate appearances since the All-Star break.
Max Scherzer Max Scherzer Chased early in loss Sun, Sep 7, 2025, 7:13 PM Scherzer (5-3) yielded four runs on three hits and four walks over 4.1 innings Sunday, striking out eight and taking a loss against the Yankees. Analysis: Scherzer coughed up a three-run homer to Ben Rice in the first inning and an RBI double to Cody Bellinger in the third. It was Scherzer's second straight outing of fewer than five innings pitched, though the eight punchouts were his most since fanning 11 Tigers on July 27. He posted a streak of five consecutive quality starts but has since allowed 12 runs in 14.1 innings, raising his season ERA from 3.60 to 4.36 in the process. Scherzer is currently expected to face the Orioles at home next weekend.
Kai-Wei Teng Kai-Wei Teng Fans eight in Sunday's loss Sun, Sep 7, 2025, 7:03 PM Teng (2-4) took the loss against the Cardinals on Sunday, allowing four runs on three hits and five walks while striking out eight across four innings. Analysis: Teng and Sonny Gray were locked in a pitchers duel Sunday, with the former keeping the Cardinals off the board through the first four frames. Things fell apart in the fifth for Teng, who issued three straight walks before yielding an RBI single and being pulled from the inning, but not before being tagged for three more runs. Teng was able to generate 14 whiffs on 77 pitches (41 strikes) and has registered eight strikeouts in back-to-back starts, but his five walks were a season high. The Giants currently have a six-man rotation, but it's unclear whether Teng will get another turn or head back to Triple-A Sacramento.
David Bednar David Bednar Earns save Sunday Sun, Sep 7, 2025, 7:02 PM Bednar allowed a hit in a scoreless inning and earned a save against the Blue Jays on Sunday. Analysis: Bednar worked around a one-out single by Nathan Lukes to close out the 4-3 victory. It was Bednar's fifth save since joining the Yankees and 22nd of the year in 25 chances. He's allowed one run over his last 7.1 innings, dropping his season ERA to 2.47 through 54.2 frames. Bednar earned saves Saturday and Sunday, and he's pitched in three of the last four games. The Yankees are off Monday before starting a three-game home series against Detroit on Tuesday.
Riley O'Brien Riley O'Brien Collects seventh save Sun, Sep 7, 2025, 6:52 PM O'Brien earned the save in Sunday's 4-3 win over the Giants, allowing one hit in a scoreless ninth. Analysis: With JoJo Romero being deployed in the eighth inning, the Cardinals turned to O'Brien -- who was credited with the win Saturday -- to close things out in the ninth. O'Brien gave up a single to open the inning, but he got out of the inning unscathed after getting Patrick Bailey to ground out into a double play. O'Brien has not yielded a run in nine of his last 10 outings and sports a 1.60 ERA and 1.09 WHIP across 39.1 innings this season.
Sonny Gray Sonny Gray Comes away with 13th win Sun, Sep 7, 2025, 6:48 PM Gray (13-8) earned the win against the Giants on Sunday, allowing three runs on two hits and four walks while striking out six across 5.1 innings. Analysis: Gray retired the first 11 batters he faced and kept the Giants off the board through the first five frames. He was brought out for the sixth inning to earn the quality start, but Gray allowed five of the first six batters on base before being pulled for Matt Svanson. Gray has struggled to finish in his last two starts, and the veteran right-hander has a 4.45 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 179:35 K:BB across 163.2 innings this season. He's slated to make his next start next weekend on the road against the Brewers.
Jordan Lawlar Jordan Lawlar Picks up first steal of season Sun, Sep 7, 2025, 6:48 PM Lawlar went 1-for-4 with one RBI and one stolen base in Sunday's 7-4 loss to the Red Sox. Analysis: Lawlar picked up his first steal this year at the major-league level after his RBI single in the seventh inning. The infield prospect has played regularly against southpaws but has also been in the lineup versus two of the last four right-handers the Diamondbacks have faced. Lawlar has yet to hit his way into a larger role, batting .098 with two RBI, three runs scored, two doubles and no home runs over 15 games in the majors this season, though his bat is coming around with four hits over his last four games.
Corbin Carroll Corbin Carroll Posts 25th steal Sun, Sep 7, 2025, 6:45 PM Carroll went 1-for-3 with a walk, a stolen base and two runs scored in Sunday's 7-4 loss to the Red Sox. Analysis: Carroll's speed was again a major factor for the Diamondbacks. He stole third and scored on a wild pitch in the fourth inning to give Arizona a 2-1 lead. He's gone 6-for-20 (.300) with four steals and three extra-base hits over six games to begin September. Overall, he's reached the 25-steal mark for the third year in a row, doing so on his 30th attempt. He's added a .259/.336/.558 slash line, 30 home runs, 74 RBI and 98 runs scored through 127 contests.
Ryne Nelson Ryne Nelson Steady in no-decision Sun, Sep 7, 2025, 6:42 PM Nelson allowed one run on three hits and three walks while striking out three over six innings in a no-decision versus the Red Sox on Sunday. Analysis: Nelson put in a good start, but the Diamondbacks' bullpen failed to hold the lead by allowing three runs in the seventh inning and three more in the ninth. Nelson has logged four straight quality starts, allowing eight runs with a 19:6 K:BB in that span, but he has just one win in that span. For the season, he's at a 3.48 ERA, 1.05 WHIP and 118:36 K:BB through 137 innings over 30 outings (20 starts). The right-hander's next start is projected to be on the road in Minnesota.
David Hamilton David Hamilton Reaches 20-steal mark Sun, Sep 7, 2025, 6:40 PM Hamilton went 1-for-3 with one RBI, one stolen base and one run scored in Sunday's 7-4 win over the Diamondbacks. Analysis: Hamilton's playing time has dropped significantly over the last week -- this was his first start since Aug. 30. Romy Gonzalez and Nick Sogard have combined to handle second base, leaving Hamilton as a bench bat and defensive replacement in most games. He's still logged two steals over five games in September and is up to 20 thefts on 25 attempts this season. The infielder has added a .203/.259/.316 slash line, four home runs, 16 RBI, 25 runs scored, four doubles and one triple over 173 plate appearances.
Trevor Story Trevor Story Records two hits, steal in win Sun, Sep 7, 2025, 6:37 PM Story went 2-for-3 with a double, a hit-by-pitch, one RBI, one stolen base and one run scored in Sunday's 7-4 win over the Diamondbacks. Analysis: Story has five multi-hit efforts and five steals over his last 12 games, batting .304 (14-for-46) in that span. The shortstop continues to be effective on the basepaths with 27 steals and has still not gotten caught stealing. He's added a strong .262/.308/.436 slash line with 23 home runs, 89 RBI, 80 runs scored and 25 doubles across 140 contests.
Andre Granillo Andre Granillo Set to be sent down Sun, Sep 7, 2025, 6:35 PM Granillo is expected to be optioned to Triple-A Memphis on Monday, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports. Analysis: Granillo was called up Aug. 27, allowing one run on a solo home run, while striking out four batters over 2.1 innings in two appearances following his promotion. The move will make room for Nick Raquet in the major-league bullpen, as Raquet is expected to have his contract selected from Triple-A Memphis on Monday.
Aroldis Chapman Aroldis Chapman Rare four-strikeout inning in save Sun, Sep 7, 2025, 6:34 PM Chapman struck out four in a scoreless and hitless inning to earn the save in Sunday's 7-4 win over the Diamondbacks. Analysis: Chapman allowed pinch hitter Ildemaro Vargas to reach on a wild pitch, which enabled the Boston closer to pull off a four-strikeout inning. Despite the small mistake, he's now pitched 14.2 consecutive scoreless innings over his last 17 appearances, posting a 21:4 K:BB and 12 saves in that span. He's up to 29 saves this season, putting him one away from reaching 30 for the first time since 2021. He's added a stellar 0.98 ERA, 0.64 WHIP and 81:14 K:BB through 55 innings this season.
Jake Bauers Jake Bauers Scores three runs Sun, Sep 7, 2025, 6:32 PM Bauers went 2-for-4 with a double, three runs scored, two RBI and a walk in Sunday's win over the Pirates. Analysis: Bauers knocked a two-run double and came around to score in the first inning. He scored again in the third and seventh innings. Bauers was 1-for-11 in seven games since returning from the injured list before this three-game series against Pittsburgh, where he produced three consecutive multi-hit performances. He now owns a .213/.331/.373 with 12 extra-base hits and 25 RBI through 178 plate appearances.
Garrett Hampson Garrett Hampson Set to be DFA'd Sun, Sep 7, 2025, 6:32 PM Hampson is expected to be designated for assignment by the Cardinals on Monday, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports. Analysis: Hampson will be dropped from the team's 40-man roster as Alec Burleson (wrist) makes his return from the 10-day injured list Monday. Hampson went 3-for-29 with a double, an RBI, nine runs scored and a stolen base after the team claimed him off waivers June 24.
Brayan Bello Brayan Bello Turns in quality start Sun, Sep 7, 2025, 6:30 PM Bello allowed three runs on four hits and a walk while striking out two over six innings in a no-decision versus the Diamondbacks on Sunday. Analysis: Bello has logged quality starts in four of his last five outings, allowing 10 runs (nine earned) over 31 innings in that span. He was in line for the win when the Red Sox took the lead in the top of the seventh, but the bullpen wasn't able to keep that lead. Bello is now at a 3.12 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 114:51 K:BB through 152.2 innings over 26 appearances (25 starts). The 26-year-old's next start is expected to be at home versus the Yankees.
Andrew Vaughn Andrew Vaughn Knocks four hits Sun, Sep 7, 2025, 6:23 PM Vaughn went 4-for-5 with a double, one RBI and a run scored in Sunday's win over the Pirates. Analysis: Vaughn knocked an RBI single in the first inning and later scored a run in the third. He's currently stuck in a 21-game homerless drought, though he's collected three or more hits in three of his last eight appearances. Vaughn is now slashing .248/.296/.409 with 31 extra-base hits and 60 RBI through 98 games this season.