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The following analysis was compiled with the most up-to-date pitching info available, but circumstances can change, so refer to the Weekly Probable Starting Pitching Report for any updates. Within the series below, the scheduled starters are listed for both teams. These are up to date as of this writing, but always subject to change. Following each pitcher’s name, we’ve included their handedness, year to date BPV and last five PQS scores.

Hanley Ramirez is traded to the Dodgers, while Wandy Rodriguez moves to the Pirates. Alex Rodriguez breaks his hand.

There are many reasons why the Washington Nationals pitching staff leads the NL in ERA, WHIP batting average against. And Jordan Zimmermann (RHP, WAS) is among them. With a 2.35 ERA and 1.09 WHIP, the 26-year-old continues to build on last year's breakout season.

For the second time in two seasons Alex Rodriquez will lose a considerable amount of time to an injury. Also, Ben Sheets is back from the scarp heap. What is the over/under on when he will go back on the DL?

This AL Weekend Series Matchup column previews one four-game series and six three-game series.

Josh Vitters, Aaron Hicks, Brett Bochy, Luis Rodriguez, Charles Shirek have all performed exceptionally well this season. Each are likely to get the call as the season winds down.

Call-ups for July 25, 2012: Matt Harvey.

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Lucas Duda (OF, NYM), who had collected just nine hits along with 23 strikeouts in his last 65 at-bats, was sent down to Triple-A Buffalo. After putting up a solid 134 PX and 81% contact rate last season, Duda's production has dropped significantly thus far in 2012. Duda's PX has dipped to 104, and his contact rate has fallen to 69%, leading to his .241 batting average. He has particularly struggled against left-handed pitching, as he has hit just .225/.275/.324 in 111 at-bats.