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Probable Pitchers for June 2, 2013
PITCHf/x cards of today's probable pitchers can be found here: BrooksBaseball.net Probable Pitchers
Yesterday's Notable Stat Lines:
National League:
(31-24) Diamondbacks – 12 at 4 – Cubs (23-31)
- Paul Goldschmidt's 13th homer was a grand slam off Carlos Marmol on Saturday.
- Cubs SP Jeff Samardzija was charged with three runs in 6 1/3 innings after striking out 11.
- Cubs RP Carlos Marmol took his third loss after walking three and giving up four runs in one-third of an inning.
- Diamondbacks OF Jason Kubel went 2-for-6 with a three-run double and an RBI groundout.
(21-33) Brewers – 4 at 3 – Phillies (26-30)
- Brewers SP Wily Peralta pitched seven innings of two-run ball.
- Brewers RP Francisco Rodriguez notched his third save despite giving up a Freddy Galvis solo homer in the ninth inning.
- Brewers C Jonathan Lucroy had another strong game, going 2-for-4 with his sixth homer.
- Phillies 2B Cesar Hernandez collected three hits, including a double.
(35-21) Reds – 2 at 0 – Pirates (34-22)
- Reds SP Mike Leake allowed zero runs for six innings and struck out five.
- Pirates SP Francisco Liriano struck out 11, but still took a loss after allowing one run in six innings.
(28-28) Nationals – 1 at 2 – Braves (33-22) (10 innings)
- Nationals SP Gio Gonzalez allowed just one run over 7 innings in a no decision.
- Braves SP Tim Hudson pitched 7.1 shutout innings but didn't factor in the outcome.
- Braves RP Jordan Walden picked up the win in relief.
- Braves OF B.J. Upton singled in the 10th for the walkoff win. Upton also had another hit on the day, raising his average to .153.
(22-31) Mets – 1 at 8 – Marlins (15-41)
- Marlins SP Jose Fernandez allowed no runs for seven innings, allowing just three hits.
- Starting in place of the injured Jon Niese, Mets RP Collin McHugh gave up four runs in four innings.
- Marlins OF Chris Coghlan went 3-for-4 and knocked in two runs.
- Marlins C Jeff Mathis tripled and walked.
(29-26) Giants – 0 at 8 – Cardinals (36-18) Game 1
- Cardinals SP Shelby Miller spun seven scoreless frames.
- Giants SP Matt Cain was tagged for seven runs in six innings.
- Cardinals 1B Matt Adams had an RBI single, a walk, and two runs scored.
- Giants SS Brandon Crawford went 3-for-4 with three singles.
(29-27) Giants – 1 at 7 – Cardinals (37-18) Game 2
- Cardinals SP Adam Wainweight struck out 10 in his third complete game of the season.
- Giants SP Madison Bumgarner gave up five runs in six innings.
- Leading off both games, Giants OF Gregor Blanco went 0-for-4 in the nightcap and 1-for-8 overall.
(23-31) Dodgers – 6 at 7 – Rockies (29-27) (10 innings)
- Rockies OF Dexter Fowler singled in Yorvit Torrealba in the bottom of the 10th for the win.
- Rockies SP Jhoulys Chacin surrendered five runs in six innings in a no-decision.
- Dodgers SP Zack Greinke pitched 5 1/3 innings and gave up four runs and nine hits in a no-decision.
- Dodgers C Tim Federowicz had a homer and a two-run double.
American League:
(30-25) Rays – 0 at 5 – Indians (30-25)
- Indians SP Ubaldo Jimenez was fantastic, striking out seven batters over eight scoreless frames.
- Indians RP Vinnie Pestano tossed a scoreless ninth inning for his first save of the season.
- Rays SP Chris Archer yielded five runs in four-plus innings.
- Indians DH Jason Giambi went 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI.
(34-23) Red Sox – 11 at 1 – Yankees (31-24)
- Red Sox 1B Mike Napoli went 3-for-5 and hit his fifth career grand slam.
- Red Sox SP Felix Doubront allowed one run in six innings and struck out six.
- Yankees SP Phil Hughes was tagged for five runs in 4 1/3 innings.
- Red Sox OF Daniel Nava went 4-for-6 with a three-run homer and four RBI.
(30-24) Tigers – 10 at 3 – Orioles (31-25)
- Tigers 3B Miguel Cabrera hit his fourth career grand slam.
- Tigers SP Justin Verlander yielded three runs in seven innings.
- Tigers C Alex Avila homered off Jason Hammel for his first extra-base hit in 22 days.
- Orioles SS J.J. Hardy hit a pair of solo homers off Justin Verlander.
(23-30) Royals – 4 at 1 – Rangers (34-21) (10 innings)
- Royals 1B Eric Hosmer went 3-for-5 with a stolen base.
- Rangers SP Nick Tepesch allowed just an unearned run over 6 1/3 innings in a no-decision.
- Royals SP James Shields went 7 strong innings allowing just one run and five hits in a no-decision.
- Royals RP Greg Holland picked up his 9th save of the year.
(24-32) Mariners – 4 at 5 – Twins (24-29)
- Twins DH Ryan Doumit went 3-for-5 with a walk-off two-run triple and a run scored.
- Mariners RP Tom Wilhelmsen blew his third save of the season.
- Twins SP Kevin Correia gave up four runs in 6 2/3 innings in a no-decision.
- Mariners SP Aaron Harang yielded two runs (one earned) in six innings Saturday in a no-decision against the Twins.
- Mariners OF Jason Bay hit a pair of solo homers.
(19-37) Astros – 2 at 0 – Angels (25-31)
- Astros SP Bud Norris allowed four hits over six innings.
- Angels RP Jerome Williams allowed two runs and three hits over seven innings in a losing effort.
- Astros OF Chris Carter hit his 11th homer.
(24-29) White Sox – 3 at 4 – Athletics (33-24) (10 innings)
- Athletics OF Chris Young snapped an 0-for-18 skid by going 3-for-6 with two doubles.
- Athletics SP Dan Straily allowed one run in six innings and struck out eight in a no-decision.
- Athletics SS Jed Lowrie had four hits from the leadoff spot.
Inter League:
(23-33) Blue Jays – 3 at 4 – Padres (26-29)
- Padres RP Robbie Erlin recorded his first major league victory after allowing two runs in 6 2/3 innings.
- Padres RP Luke Gregerson picked up a save despite giving up a run and three hits in the ninth Saturday against the Jays.
- Blue Jays DH Adam Lind homered and doubled in a losing cause.
Player Transactions:
National League:
- Diamondbacks placed RHP Brandon McCarthy on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to May 31, with a shoulder injury.
- Diamondbacks recalled RHP Randall Delgado from Triple-A Reno.
- Nationals recalled RHP Erik Davis from Triple-A Syracuse.
- Nationals placed OF Bryce Harper on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to May 27, with left knee bursitis.
- Cubs designated RHP Alex Burnett for assignment.
- Cubs purchased the contract of RHP Blake Parker from Triple-A Iowa.
- Cubs placed RHP Rafael Dolis on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to May 27, with a forearm strain.
- The Nationals have promoted 3B Anthony Rendon to Triple-A Syracuse.
- Padres recalled LHP Robert Erlin from Triple-A Tacoma.
- Padres placed RHP Huston Street on the 15-day disabled list with a strained left calf.
- Padres optioned RHP Nick Vincent to Triple-A Tucson.
- Padres recalled LHP Tom Layne from Triple-A Tucson.
American League:
- Orioles signed RHP Jon Rauch to a minor league contract.
- Blue Jays recalled RHP Mickey Storey from Triple-A Buffalo.
- Blue Jays optioned RHP Chad Jenkins to Triple-A Buffalo.
- Blue Jays sent LHP Ricky Romero outright to Triple-A Buffalo.
- Blue Jays purchased the contract of RHP Ramon Ortiz.
- Blue Jays placed RHP Brandon Morrow on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to May 29, with a right forearm strain.
- Rays recalled LHP Alex Torres from Triple-A Durham.
- Rays optioned RHP Josh Lueke to Triple-A Durham.
- Indians purchased the contract of RHP Matt Langwell from Triple-A Columbus.
- Indians optioned LHP Scott Barnes to Triple-A Columbus.
- Rays optioned LHP Jeff Beliveau to Triple-A Durham.
Injury Updates:
National League:
- The Nationals aren't currently planning on placing SP Stephen Strasburg on the disabled list with his strained oblique.
- Dodgers GM Ned Colletti said he believes OF Carl Crawford suffered a hamstring cramp, not a strain, when he was forced to leave Saturday's game.
- Rockies RP Rafael Betancourt's father tweeted that the Rockies closer may need to go on the DL due to continued problems with his sore right groin.
- Mets SP Jon Niese (shoulder) is expected to rejoin the Mets' starting rotation next Friday against the Marlins.
- Mets RP Tim Byrdak (shoulder) pitched in an extended spring training game Saturday.
- Dodgers SS Hanley Ramirez (hamstring) went 0-for-2 with a walk in his first rehab game Friday with High-A Rancho Cucamonga.
- Cardinals SP Jake Westbrook (elbow) will begin a rehab assignment Tuesday with Double-A Springfield.
- Dodgers OF Matt Kemp (hamstring) is expected to return from the disabled list when first eligible.
- Brewers RP Chris Narveson (finger) made his first rehab appearance Thursday with Triple-A Nashville.
- Reds 2B Brandon Phillips is day-to-day after coming out of Saturday's game with a left forearm contusion, the result of a HBP.
- Pirates SP James McDonald (shoulder) pitched four scoreless innings in his rehab start for Double-A Altoona on Saturday.
American League:
- Mariners C Jesus Montero is expected to miss 4-6 weeks with a torn meniscus in his left knee.
- Blue Jays 1B David Cooper (back) is hoping to return at some point this season.
- The Rangers said 3B Adrian Beltre is day-to-day due to left hamstring tightness.
Notes and Rumors:
National League:
- Padres SP Clayton Richard will make his next start Tuesday against the Dodgers after pitching in relief Friday.
American League:
- Orioles SP Jason Hammel was ejected from Saturday's game in the fourth inning for hitting Matt Tuiasosopo with a pitch in the shoulder.
- Rays SP Jeremy Hellickson will start Sunday against the Indians.
- Rays SP Matt Moore is expected to start Tuesday against the Tigers.
- The Blue Jays will give RP Esmil Rogers another start Friday against the Rangers.
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