Scott Diamond turned in a rough outing in Tuesday's loss to the Mariners, surrendering five runs on seven hits over his seven frames. Diamond struck out two and walked one in the game. The Mariners got on the board in the second inning when Kyle Seager lined a two-run double to left. Dustin Ackley then belted a three-run homer in the fifth to complete the damage against him. He's been a very nice surprise for the Twins this season, posting a 10-6 record, 3.21 ERA and 73/21 K/BB ratio over 137 1/3 innings. As of now, he's lined up to take on the Royals in Kansas City on Sunday, but that could be pushed back a day or two depending on whether or not he drops the appeal of his suspension.

Scott Diamond was ejected from Thursday's game against the Rangers in the bottom of the third inning after throwing behind Josh Hamilton. Joe Mauer was hit in the back by Roy Oswalt in the previous inning, so home plate umpire Wally Bell obviously thought he was retaliating. No warning was issued after Mauer was hit by the pitch, though. Diamond gave up two runs on three hits, two walks and a hit-by-pitch over 2 1/3 innings before getting tossed. Twins manager Ron Gardenhire was also ejected.

Scott Diamond took a no-decision in Sunday's 10-inning loss to the Rays, allowing three runs on eight hits in seven innings of work. Diamond struck out six, walked two and served up a pair of solo home runs. The quality start was his fourth straight, and 13th in 18 outings since joining the Twins rotation. Through 121 1/3 innings, he's turned in a 2.97 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 68/18 K/BB ratio. He'll get the Mariners in Seattle next weekend.

Scott Diamond allowed three runs -- two earned -- on seven hits over seven innings Monday in a 14-3 win over the Indians. Diamond managed to shut down the Indians outside of a two-run homer to Carlos Santana. Of his 100 pitches, 58 were for strikes, and he finished with three strikeouts. The win marks his 10th of the season, and his 2.91 ERA currently ranks sixth in the American League.

Scott Diamond had a second straight rough outing in Saturday night's loss to the Royals, surrendering four runs on 10 hits over six innings of work. Diamond struck out two and walked two. After compiling a 2.62 ERA over his first 12 starts, he's now given up nine runs on 19 hits in just 11 innings over his last two outings. Diamond will look to get back on track when he squares off against the Indians at home on Friday.

Scott Diamond picked up his eighth victory Monday despite a less than stellar effort, allowing five runs on nine hits and a walk over six innings in a 19-7 win over the Orioles. It's a season high in runs allowed for the left-hander, as he struck out just three and served up a three-run blast to Mark Reynolds. One of the biggest pitching surprises in the American League to this point, Diamond will bring a 2.96 ERA and 1.21 WHIP into this weekend's outing in Kansas City.

Scott Diamond yielded two runs in seven innings Thursday in a no-decision versus the Tigers. Diamond left with a 3-2 lead, but the Twins bullpen went on to give up five runs in the eighth. Diamond has now made 12 starts and still hasn't given up more than four earned runs in any of them. He's allowed two or fewer earned runs seven times. We don't recommend him in mixed leagues, but he's been a big-time asset thus far.

Scott Diamond limited the Royals to two runs over eight innings on Saturday as part of a 7-2 win in the first game of a doubleheader. Diamond induced a lot of hard hit balls, but fortunately for him, most of them were hit right at people. He gave up six hits while striking out four, walking two and throwing three wild pitches. Both runs scored on ground outs by Yuniesky Betancourt. Diamond is now 7-3 with an unlikely 2.62 ERA across his first first 11 starts. Regression is likely on the way, but those in AL-only leagues should continue to ride the wave.

Scott Diamond held the Reds to three runs on eight hits in eight innings of Sunday's 4-3 win, striking out seven as he improved to 6-3. He walked one and served up a two-run homer to Joey Votto. That's now seven quality starts in 10 outings for Diamond since joining the Twins rotation, and leaves him with a 2.67 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 37/9 K/BB ratio through 64 innings. He'll get the Royals at home next weekend.

Scott Diamond was knocked around for his second straight start on Tuesday, giving up four runs on eight hits over 5 1/3 innings in a loss to the Pirates. Diamond walked two and struck out one in the game. After allowing a total of eight earned runs over his first seven starts, he's now allowed eight in his last two outings. He'll take a 5-3 record and 2.57 ERA into Cincinnati, where he will battle the Reds on Sunday.