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Probable Pitchers for June 18, 2013
PITCHf/x cards of today's probable pitchers can be found here: BrooksBaseball.net Probable Pitchers
Yesterday's Notable Stat Lines:
National League:
(41-29) Pirates – 1 at 4 – Reds (43-28)
- Reds SP Mike Leake allowed just one run over seven innings to outduel Francisco Liriano.
- Reds 1B Joey Votto went 2-for-4 and hit his 12th homer.
- Pirates C Russell Martin rejoined the starting lineup and went 2-for-3 with an RBI.
(28-40) Cubs – 2 at 5 – Cardinals (45-25)
- Despite giving up a homer for a second straight outing, Cardinals RP Edward Mujica picked up his 20th save in 20 chances.
- Cubs OF Alfonso Soriano went 0-for-4 and committed his fifth error in left field.
- Cardinals SP Shelby Miller was sharp before exiting with a cramp tossing 5 innings of shutout ball for the win.
- Cubs SP Travis Wood went 7 innings allowing 3 runs on 7 hits in the loss.
- Cardinals got a pair of RBI's from C Yadier Molina, raising his season total to 38.
(36-34) Padres – 5 at 3 – Giants (35-34) (13 innings)
- Padres SP Edinson Volquez went 5 innings allowing 3 runs on 6 hits in a no decision.
- Padres got 3 hits each from Logan Forsythe, Chris Denorfia and Pedro Ciriaco.
- Padres OF Will Venable made a spectacular diving catch on the warning track in the bottom of the 12th to preserve the tie and force a 13th inning.
- Giants SP Barry Zito struck out 8 over 5.2 innings in a no decision.
- Padres RP Huston Street picked up his 14th save in 15 tries.
(34-35) Nationals – 4 at 5 – Phillies (34-37)
- Phillies 1B Ryan Howard went 3-for-3 and hit his eighth homer.
- Phillies SP John Lannan yielded two runs in five innings in his return to the rotation.
- Phillies RP Jonathan Papelbon took his first blown save of the year when he gave up a solo homer.
- Nationals SP Dan Haren gave up four runs and seven hits in six innings in a no-decision.
(25-40) Mets – 1 at 2 – Braves (42-28)
- Mets OF Lucas Duda went 4-for-4 with a double.
- Mets SP Dillon Gee was slapped with a loss despite pitching a gem, allowing two runs over 8 1/3 innings.
- Braves 1B Freddie Freeman delivered a walk-off two-run homer.
(22-47) Marlins – 3 at 2 – Diamondbacks (37-33)
- Diamondbacks SP Patrick Corbin hurled eight innings of two-run ball in a no-decision.
- Marlins SP Jacob Turner allowed two runs on six hits over five innings.
- Marlins OF Giancarlo Stanton swatted a pair of home runs.
- Diamondbacks RP Heath Bell was charged with the loss after allowing a ninth inning solo homer to Giancarlo Stanton in a tie game Monday.
American League:
(40-31) Orioles – 1 at 5 – Tigers (39-29)
- Tigers SP Max Scherzer pitched six innings of one-run ball and struck out 10.
- Tigers RP Drew Smyly pitched three perfect innings for his second career save.
- Tigers 3B Miguel Cabrera busted out of a minislump by going 3-for-4 and hitting his 19th homer.
- Tigers 2B Omar Infante went 4-for-4 and swiped his third base.
- Orioles 1B Chris Davis went 2-for-4 and homered.
- Orioles OF Chris Dickerson struck out all three times he was up before being removed for a pinch-hitter.
(34-34) Royals – 2 at 1 – Indians (34-35)
- Royals RP Greg Holland pitched a scoreless bottom of the ninth for the save.
- Back from his seven-game suspension, Indians SP Carlos Carrasco lasted 7 1/3 innings and allowed just one run.
- Royals 3B Mike Moustakas went 0-for-3 and was removed for a pinch-hitter.
(42-30) Athletics – 7 at 8 – Rangers (39-31)
- Rangers OF Nelson Cruz homered twice, doubled and knocked in four runs.
- Rangers SP Nick Tepesch lasted just 3 2/3 innings and gave up six runs.
- Athletics SP Dan Straily was tagged for six runs and two homers in 4 2/3 innings.
- Rangers C A.J. Pierzynski had a two-run homer and an RBI double.
- Athletics OF Josh Reddick went 0-for-4 with a strikeout.
(31-40) Mariners – 3 at 11 – Angels (31-39)
- Angels SP Jason Vargas whiffed a season-best nine batters and surrendered a mere two runs over seven innings.
- Angels OF Josh Hamilton went 2-for-5 with a homer, two runs scored and two RBI.
- Angels DH Albert Pujols went 4-for-5 with a double, an RBI and a run scored.
- Mariners SP Aaron Harang was tagged for four runs on 12 hits in five innings.
(29-38) White Sox – 4 at 2 – Astros (26-45)
- White Sox OF Dayan Viciedo tripled with the bases loaded in the sixth.
- Astros OF Brandon Barnes went 3-for-5 with a couple of steals.
- White Sox RP Addison Reed picked up his 20th save of the year.
- Astros OF Brandon Barnes had an excellent night collecting 3 hits and stealing 2 bags.
- White Sox RP Jesse Crain continued his superb season picking up his 18th hold while lowering his ERA to 0.57 with 1.2 scoreless innings.
Inter League:
(37-34) Rockies – 0 at 2 – Blue Jays (33-36)
- Blue Jays 2B Maicer Izturis singled in Rajai Davis and Colby Rasmus in the bottom of the eighth.
- After having his start pushed back by a blister, Blue Jays SP Josh Johnson struck out 10 over 7 1/3 scoreless innings.
- Rockies SP Jorge De La Rosa came out after allowing one hit over seven scoreless innings.
Player Transactions:
National League:
- Phillies activated LHP John Lannan from the 15-day disabled list.
- Phillies placed LHP Jeremy Horst on the 15-day disabled list with a left elbow strain.
- Nationals released RHP Matt Torra.
- Padres released RHP Daniel Stange.
American League:
- Tigers recalled OF Avisail Garcia from Triple-A Toledo.
- Tigers recalled C Bryan Holaday from Triple-A Toledo.
- Tigers placed C Alex Avila on the 15-day disabled list with a deep contusion on his left forearm.
- Tigers placed RHP Anibal Sanchez on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to June 16, with a right shoulder strain.
- Yankees signed 1B Randy Ruiz to a minor league contract.
- Indians optioned RHP Matt Langwell to Triple-A Columbus.
- Orioles optioned RHP Jake Arrieta to Triple-A Norfolk.
Injury Updates:
National League:
- Mets 1B Justin Turner is dealing with an intercostal issue and may have to be placed on the disabled list.
- Phillies 2B Chase Utley (oblique) could begin a minor league rehab assignment as early as Tuesday night.
- Pirates SP James McDonald (shoulder) might be moved to the bullpen when he is activated from the disabled list.
- Cubs OF David DeJesus was diagnosed with a right shoulder strain following an MRI on Monday.
- Diamondbacks SP Brandon McCarthy (shoulder) will throw a bullpen session on Tuesday.
- Diamondbacks RP J.J. Putz (elbow) felt good during a bullpen session on Monday.
- Mets prospect catcher C Travis d'Arnaud (foot) has been cleared to begin running.
- Cardinals RP Fernando Salas (shoulder) will begin a minor league rehab assignment this week with Triple-A Memphis.
- Pirates manager Clint Hurdle said Monday that SP Wandy Rodriguez (forearm) "felt good" while throwing off the mound Monday.
- Nationals OF Bryce Harper (knee) has been cleared to resume strengthening activities.
- Cardinals manager Mike Matheny said that SP Chris Carpenter felt some back stiffness during a long bullpen session.
- Cardinals SP Shelby Miller left Monday's start after five innings with a right leg cramp.
- Giants RP Santiago Casilla (knee) is expected to throw off a mound within the next week.
- Giants OF Angel Pagan (hamstring) is close to beginning a rehab assignment.
- Giants 3B Pablo Sandoval (foot) could begin a rehab assignment at High-A San Jose on Friday.
- Marlins OF Chris Coghlan has been instructed to continue resting his ailing back after visiting with a specialist.
- Marlins SP Henderson Alvarez (shoulder) is expected to need two more rehab starts before being activated from the disabled list.
- Giants SP Ryan Vogelsong will have an exam on Tuesday in hopes that he'll be allowed to remove two of the five pins from his surgically-repaired right hand.
- Giants 2B Marco Scutaro (thumb) said he expects to return to the Giants' lineup "soon."
American League:
- Yankees OF Curtis Granderson will have the pin removed from his fractured left pinkie finger this Thursday.
- Blue Jays SP J.A. Happ (head) will throw another bullpen session on Tuesday or Wednesday.
- Blue Jays SP Brandon Morrow (forearm) will make his first minor league rehab start Monday with High-A Dunedin.
- Blue Jays SS Jose Reyes (ankle) will begin a minor league rehab assignment Monday with High-A Dunedin.
- Indians RP Chris Perez (shoulder) is expected to be activated from the disabled list Friday.
- Orioles SP Wei-Yin Chen (oblique) threw another bullpen session on Monday afternoon in Sarasota, Florida.
- Yankees 3B Alex Rodriguez (hip) is scheduled to face live pitching for the first time this year on Tuesday in Tampa.
- Yankees SP Michael Pineda (shoulder) will make his next rehab start on Thursday for the High-A Tampa Yankees.
- Yankees GM Brian Cashman said Monday that he is "leaning personally" toward placing first baseman Mark Teixeira (wrist) on the 15-day disabled list.
- White Sox OF Dewayne Wise (hamstring) is 1-for-7 with a run scored through two rehab games at Triple-A Charlotte.
- Rays SP Alex Cobb (concussion) will not travel with the Rays on their upcoming seven-game road trip.
- Red Sox 1B Mike Napoli (illness) is feeling much better and is likely to play at least one game in Tuesday's doubleheader against the Rays.
- Rangers SP Matt Harrison played catch Monday for the first time since his back surgery.
- White Sox SP Jake Peavy (rib) has yet to be cleared for conditioning work.
- Orioles manager Buck Showalter said that SP Jason Hammel (illness) is unlikely to start Tuesday against the Tigers.
- Indians 1B Nick Swisher received a cortisone shot in his left shoulder and is likely to be sidelined until at least Friday.
- Rangers RP Joakim Soria (elbow, pectoral) hopes to begin a minor league rehab assignment as soon as Thursday.
- Mariners OF Jason Bay is nursing a sore hamstring.
- Rangers SP Colby Lewis (elbow) threw off a mound on Monday.
- Rangers SP Alexi Ogando (shoulder) remains limited to flat ground throwing.
- Royals SP Felipe Paulino (elbow) was scratched from a scheduled rehab start on Sunday due to back stiffness.
- Angels RP Ryan Madson (elbow) could resume throwing from a mound by this weekend or early next week.
Notes and Rumors:
National League:
- RP Cory Rasmus will serve as the Braves' 26th man during Tuesday's doubleheader against the Mets.
- Troy Renck of the Denver Post suspects that Rockies SP Roy Oswalt will start Thursday against the Nationals.
- According to Andy Martino of the New York Daily News, the Mets do not expect to trade RP Bobby Parnell.
- Pirates manager Clint Hurdle said Monday that SS Jordy Mercer will receive the bulk of the playing time at shortstop moving forward.
- Cardinals RHP Tyler Lyons is expected to start on Friday against the Rangers.
- Pirates agreed to terms with first-round pick C Reese McGuire.
- Diamondbacks RP Randall Delgado will be called up from Triple-A Reno to start Tuesday against the Marlins.
- Reds manager Dusty Baker confirmed Monday that SP Tony Cingrani will remain in the majors as a reliever.
- Diamondbacks SP Ian Kennedy has dropped the appeal of his 10-game suspension and will begin serving it on Monday.
- The Marlins have demoted SP Kevin Slowey to the bullpen.
American League:
- The Tigers will call up left-hander Jose Alvarez to start Thursday against the Red Sox.
- Tigers agreed to terms with competitive balance pick RHP Corey Knebel.
- Red Sox SP Alfredo Aceves will start the first half of Tuesday's day-night doubleheader against the Rays.
- Yankees agreed to terms with supplemental first-round draft pick LHP Ian Clarkin.
- Rays SP Jake Odorizzi will start the second half of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Red Sox.
- Orioles SP Zach Britton will be called up from Triple-A Norfolk to start Tuesday against the Tigers.
- Rangers manager Ron Washington said Monday that the club plans to make 2B Jurickson Profar a "functional left fielder."
- Trevor Crowe has taken over as the Astros' starter in right field for the time being.
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