You would think journeyman Correia would need an injury to another starter to earn another shot at starting, but the Phillies are bad enough that they are desperate for any help they can get at this point. Correia pitched very well in his first start of 2015, going 5 2/3 shutout innings for a no-decision.
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May was phenomenal in the nightcap of Wednesday’s doubleheader in Boston, giving up just two hits over seven shutout innings while striking out nine. Despite moderate overall numbers for 2015, May has now produced three quality starts in his last four outings, with two nine-strikeout performances in that span. How about this command? In 26 1/3 IP, he’s fanned 26 and walked one.
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Wright has been a very popular pickup lately. He wasn’t dominant in his most recent start against Tampa Bay, but prior to that did not permit an earned run in two starts spanning 14 1/3 innings. The Orioles’ rotation has been sub par this year, meaning Wright should continue to get some starts for the time being.
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Mirotic got recommended twice before he became a March Monster, averaged 21 points and eight rebounds while possibly pushing you into and through the first round of your playoffs. Given consideration as the Rookie of the Year, he is still young and could be looking at a big role in Chicago for years to come.
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Ziegler has tossed six straight scoreless outings to trim his ERA to a very tidy 0.90, and he’s been nearly unhittable with even better control than usual so far this season. He’s saved 34 games in his career, so is not a neophyte in this role; scoop him up if you need help in this department.
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Owings went 9-for-18 (.500) over a four-game stretch last week, netting at least two hits in each contest. After an up-and-down rookie campaign, Owings might finally be finding his stroke at the big-league level.
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Saunders is back after a fluky knee injury from a sprinkler in Spring Training. He racked up consecutive multi-hit games last week against Cleveland and could throw some occasional pop in there, too.
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