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Probable Pitchers for July 4, 2013
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Yesterday's Notable Stat Lines:
National League:
(39-45) Giants – 2 at 3 – Reds (49-36) (11 innings)
- Reds OF Shin-Soo Choo went 2-for-6 with a walk-off single.
- Giants 2B Tony Abreu went 2-for-5 with a double and a home run.
- Reds OF Chris Heisey went 1-for-3 with a home run.
- Reds SP Tony Cingrani allowed two runs in 5 2/3 innings in a no-decision.
- Giants SP Barry Zito allowed one run on seven hits in four innings of a no-decision.
(43-41) Diamondbacks – 5 at 3 – Mets (35-46)
- Diamondbacks RP Heath Bell earned his 15th save of the season.
- Diamondbacks SP Randall Delgado allowed two runs in seven innings.
- Mets SP Matt Harvey surrendered five earned runs in six innings.
(34-49) Brewers – 4 at 1 – Nationals (42-42)
- Brewers SP Kyle Lohse tossed eight innings of one-run ball.
- Brewers RP Francisco Rodriguez nailed down his seventh save of the season with a scoreless inning.
- Nationals SP Ross Detwiler allowed four runs — two earned — over six innings.
- Brewers OF Norichika Aoki went 3-for-5 with a pair of RBI.
- Nationals 2B Anthony Rendon belted a solo homer.
(31-52) Marlins – 6 at 3 – Braves (49-35)
- Marlins SP Ricky Nolasco allowed two runs over seven innings while striking out seven.
- Braves C Brian McCann hit his 10th home run of the season.
- Marlins OF Justin Ruggiano went 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI.
- Braves SP Mike Minor allowed four runs over six innings in a loss.
(40-45) Phillies – 5 at 6 – Pirates (52-31)
- Pirates SP Jeff Locke picked up win No. 8, allowing three runs — two earned — over 5 2/3 innings.
- Pirates RP Jason Grilli allowed a two-run homer but hung on to record his 28th save of the season.
- Phillies SP John Lannan was knocked around for four runs on 11 hits and three walks over five innings.
- Pirates 3B Pedro Alvarez singled and launched a three-run homer.
- Phillies OF Domonic Brown went 3-for-5 with a two-run homer.
(40-43) Dodgers – 10 at 8 – Rockies (41-44)
- Dodgers SS Hanley Ramirez went 4-for-5 with a home run and three runs scored.
- Rockies C Wilin Rosario went 1-for-3 with three runs scores.
- Dodgers OF Matt Kemp went 2-for-5 with a home run and two RBI.
- Dodgers SP Zack Greinke allowed five runs in five innings but earned the win.
- Rockies SP Tyler Chatwood allowed six runs — five earned — on 11 hits in five innings.
American League:
(45-39) Yankees – 3 at 2 – Twins (36-45)
- Yankees 2B Robinson Cano went 2-for-3 with a two-run double.
- Yankees RP Mariano Rivera worked a scoreless ninth inning to record his 28th save of the season.
- Yankees SP CC Sabathia went seven innings and allowed two runs in a win.
- Twins SP P.J. Walters allowed three runs over five innings.
(45-38) Tigers – 6 at 2 – Blue Jays (41-43)
- Tigers SP Max Scherzer moved to 13-0, striking out eight while allowing two runs over 6 1/3 frames.
- Blue Jays SP Josh Johnson permitted six runs — one earned — on seven hits and two walks over just five innings.
- Tigers C Alex Avila went 2-for-4 with a three-run homer.
(45-40) Rays – 1 at 4 – Astros (31-54)
- Astros OF Chris Carter slugged two home runs.
- Astros SP Bud Norris fired seven innings of one-run ball.
- Rays SP Roberto Hernandez allowed three earned runs in six innings.
(36-47) Mariners – 4 at 2 – Rangers (48-35) (10 innings)
- Mariners 3B Kyle Seager went 3-for-5 with a home run and two RBI.
- Mariners RP Tom Wilhelmsen earned his 17th save of the season in his first opportunity since being restored as the closer.
- Rangers SP Derek Holland allowed two runs in six innings, striking out 10 as part of a no-decision.
- Mariners SP Felix Hernandez allowed two runs over seven innings in a no-decision.
(48-37) Orioles – 4 at 2 – White Sox (33-48)
- Orioles 1B Chris Davis went 2-for-4 with his 32nd homer.
- White Sox 2B Gordon Beckham went 2-for-4 with his first home run of the season.
- Orioles SP Scott Feldman allowed two runs over six innings in his first start.
- White Sox RP Hector Santiago allowed two runs in seven innings in a no-decision.
(45-39) Indians – 5 at 6 – Royals (39-42)
- Royals SP Jeremy Guthrie was charged with five runs in 6 1/3 innings in a no-decision.
- Royals 1B Eric Hosmer homered off Cody Allen in the bottom of the eighth to break a tie.
- Indians 2B Jason Kipnis was credited with a three-run inside-the-park homer.
Inter League:
(40-45) Padres – 1 at 2 – Red Sox (52-34)
- Red Sox OF Jonny Gomes lifted a pinch-hit, walk-off home run.
- Padres OF Carlos Quentin went 3-for-4 with a run scored.
- Red Sox SP Jon Lester allowed one run over seven innings in a tough no-decision.
- Padres SP Edinson Volquez allowed just one run in six innings but took a no-decision.
(50-33) Cardinals – 12 at 2 – Angels (40-44)
- Cardinals SP Shelby Miller allowed two runs in six innings to pick up a victory.
- Angels RP Jerome Williams was torched for seven runs in 1 2/3 innings.
- Cardinals 2B Matt Carpenter went 3-for-5 with a homer, a double, three RBI and three runs scored.
- Angels C Hank Conger homered
(36-46) Cubs – 3 at 1 – Athletics (49-36)
- Cubs SP Matt Garza pitched eight innings of one-run ball.
- Athletics SP Bartolo Colon took his first loss since May 9 after giving up two runs in seven innings.
- Cubs 3B Luis Valbuena went 2-for-5 and hit his seventh homer.
Player Transactions:
National League:
- Diamondbacks recalled OF Tony Campana from Triple-A Reno.
- Diamondbacks placed INF Willie Bloomquist on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to June 28, with a left hand contusion.
- Pirates activated OF Jose Tabata from the 15-day disabled list.
- Pirates optioned RHP Brandon Cumpton to Triple-A Indianapolis.
- Nationals signed C Kelly Shoppach to a minor league contract.
- Marlins activated C Miguel Olivo from the restricted list; designated him for assignment.
- Cubs signed INF Edgar Gonzalez to a minor league contract; assigned him to Triple-A Iowa.
- Cubs optioned LHP Chris Rusin to Triple-A Iowa.
- Cubs designated RHP Shawn Camp for assignment.
American League:
- White Sox recalled INF Brent Morel from Triple-A Charlotte.
- White Sox placed 1B Paul Konerko on the 15-day disawbled list with a lower back injury.
- White Sox placed RHP Jesse Crain on the 15-day disabled list with a right shoulder injury.
- Orioles released RHP Jon Rauch.
- Orioles optioned 3B Danny Valencia to Triple-A Norfolk.
- Red Sox sent RHP Clayton Mortensen outright to Triple-A Pawtucket.
- Yankees signed INF Luis Cruz.
- Yankees placed INF Jayson Nix on the 15-day disabled list with a right hamstring strain.
- Indians activated OF Michael Bourn from the paternity leave list.
- Indians optioned LHP Nick Hagadone to Triple-A Columbus.
- Rangers signed DH Manny Ramirez to a minor league contract; assigned him to Triple-A Round Rock.
- Twins signed OF Jermaine Mitchell to a minor league contract; assigned him to Triple-A Rochester.
Injury Updates:
National League:
- Nationals RP Ryan Mattheus is scheduled to throw off a mound Friday for the first time since he broke his hand in May.
- Nationals C Wilson Ramos (hamstring) is expected to be activated from the disabled Thursday.
- Nationals SP Lucas Giolito (elbow) lasted just one-third of an inning Wednesday for the GCL Nationals in his first start since Tommy John surgery.
- Pirates SP Phil Irwin (elbow) underwent ulnar nerve transposition surgery Wednesday in Pittsburgh.
- Padres SS Everth Cabrera (hamstring) could have his return pushed back to Friday.
- Nationals SP Dan Haren (shoulder) threw a simulated game Wednesday.
- Pirates OF Jose Tabata (oblique) could be activated from the disabled list Wednesday.
- Mets SP Shaun Marcum (back) is expected to make his next start, this Saturday against the Brewers.
- Giants 2B Marco Scutaro is dealing with some minor back soreness.
- Dodgers OF Yasiel Puig has been diagnosed with a bruised left hip and thigh after X-rays on his leg came back negative.
- The Cardinals don't think the pinched nerve in OF Matt Holliday's neck will be a long-term issue.
- Braves SP Brandon Beachy (elbow) threw an extended bullpen session on Wednesday.
- Pirates SP A.J. Burnett (calf) doesn't expect to go out on a rehab assignment.
- Padres OF Will Venable (hamstring) is expected back in the lineup on Thursday.
- Pirates RP Jared Hughes (shoulder) threw a 35-pitch bullpen session Thursday with no issues.
- Pirates SP James McDonald (shoulder) will be shut down for the next 2-3 weeks.
- Brewers manager Ron Roenicke said that SP Wily Peralta (hamstring) was "iffy" to make his scheduled start on Sunday.
- Brewers manager Ron Roenicke said Wednesday that it's "a possibility" OF Ryan Braun (hand) could return before the All-Star break.
American League:
- Andrew Marchand of ESPN New York was told by a baseball official with knowledge of the Yankees' thinking that the team could have SP Michael Pineda (shoulder) pitch out of the bullpen during the second half.
- Angels RP Sean Burnett (elbow) hopes to resume throwing next week.
- Angels RP Ryan Madson (elbow) threw three bullpen sessions last week.
- Blue Jays general manager Alex Anthopopulos said Tuesday that RP Luis Perez (elbow) is "pretty far away" from resuming a minor league rehab assignment.
- Blue Jays general manager Alex Anthopopulos said that SP Drew Hutchison (elbow) will begin a minor league rehab assignment "soon."
- Blue Jays SP Kyle Drabek (elbow) has allowed four runs on eight hits and one walk over 4 1/3 innings in his first two rehab appearances with High-A Dunedin.
- Blue Jays SP J.A. Happ still has some soreness in his right knee.
- Blue Jays 3B Brett Lawrie (ankle) will continue his minor league rehab assignment with Low-A Lansing.
- Astros OF Justin Maxwell (head) is aiming return early next week.
- Royals OF Alex Gordon left Wednesday's game with a possible concussion and a hip contusion after crashing into the wall in left field.
- X-rays on Tigers 2B Omar Infante's shin came back negative.
- White Sox pitching prospect Erik Johnson left Wednesday's start at Triple-A Charlotte with a right groin strain.
- Red Sox manager John Farrell said Wednesday that C David Ross (concussion) has "had three or four really good days consecutively here."
- Rangers SP Alexi Ogando (shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Round Rock on Saturday.
- C Jesus Montero (knee) will serve as the designated hitter on Friday for the Mariners' Arizona Rookie League team.
- Mariners C Danny Hultzen will be shut down for the next 10-14 days with left rotator cuff irritation.
- Athletics SP Jarrod Parker's (hamstring) next start has been pushed back to Saturday.
- Mariners manager Eric Wedge expects OF Michael Morse (quad) to need several rehab games before being activated.
- Red Sox SP Clay Buchholz (shoulder) said Wednesday that he feels like he "finally turned a corner" after throwing from 100 feet on flat ground.
Notes and Rumors:
National League:
- Ken Gurnick of MLB.com hears that the Dodgers have not designated RP Carlos Marmol for assignment.
- Rockies manager Walt Weiss said Wednesday that OF Tyler Colvin and OF Corey Dickerson will share time in center field while Dexter Fowler is out.
American League:
- Blue Jays SP Chien-Ming Wang's agent, Alan Chang, told Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca that his client would accept an assignment to Triple-A Buffalo.
- Astros prospect right-hander Mark Appel will make his pro debut Friday with Class A Tri-City.
- Blue Jays general manager Alex Anthopoulos hasn't ruled out the possibility that SP Ricky Romero could return to the majors before September.
- The Orioles plan to keep SP Kevin Gausman in their bullpen for now.
- Athletics SP Dan Straily will be called up to start on Thursday against the Cubs.
Yesterday's Top Hitters:
| Player | Team | Opponent | Score | H/AB | HR | R | RBI | BB | TB | SB |
| Chris Carter | HOU | vs TB | 4-1 W | 2/3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Hanley Ramirez | LAD | @ COL | 10-8 W | 4/5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Matt Carpenter | STL | @ LAA | 12-2 W | 3/6 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Domonic Brown | PHI | @ PIT | 5-6 L | 3/5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Justin Ruggiano | MIA | @ ATL | 6-3 W | 2/4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 1 |
| Kyle Seager | SEA | @ TEX | 4-2 W | 3/5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | @ CHW | 4-2 W | 2/4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Victor Martinez | DET | @ TOR | 6-2 W | 2/4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Andrew McCutchen | PIT | vs PHI | 6-5 W | 3/3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
| Jason Kipnis | CLE | @ KC | 5-6 L | 2/4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Alex Avila | DET | @ TOR | 6-2 W | 2/4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Pedro Alvarez | PIT | vs PHI | 6-5 W | 2/4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jon Jay | STL | @ LAA | 12-2 W | 2/6 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Tony Abreu | SF | @ CIN | 2-3 L | 2/5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| David Wright | NYM | vs ARI | 3-5 L | 2/4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Eric Hosmer | KC | vs CLE | 6-5 W | 2/4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Matt Kemp | LAD | @ COL | 10-8 W | 2/5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| David Murphy | TEX | vs SEA | 2-4 L | 2/3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Daniel Descalso | STL | @ LAA | 12-2 W | 2/4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Logan Schafer | MIL | @ WSH | 4-1 W | 2/4 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Daniel Murphy | NYM | vs ARI | 3-5 L | 2/4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Mark Ellis | LAD | @ COL | 10-8 W | 3/5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Gordon Beckham | CHW | vs BAL | 2-4 L | 2/4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Luis Valbuena | CHC | @ OAK | 3-1 W | 2/5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Carlos Gonzalez | COL | vs LAD | 8-10 L | 2/4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Yadier Molina | STL | @ LAA | 12-2 W | 3/4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Robinson Cano | NYY | @ MIN | 3-2 W | 2/3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Cody Ross | ARI | @ NYM | 5-3 W | 1/4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Chris Heisey | CIN | vs SF | 3-2 W | 1/3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Carlos Quentin | SD | @ BOS | 1-2 L | 3/4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Yesterday's Starting Pitcher Lines:
| Player | Team | Opponent | Score | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K | PIT | DEC |
| Kyle Lohse | MIL | @ WSH | 4-1 W | 8 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 103 | W |
| Matt Garza | CHC | @ OAK | 3-1 W | 8 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 114 | W |
| Hector Santiago | CHW | vs BAL | 2-4 L | 7 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 123 | ND |
| Jon Lester | BOS | vs SD | 2-1 W | 7 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 102 | ND |
| Ricky Nolasco | MIA | @ ATL | 6-3 W | 7 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 96 | W |
| Randall Delgado | ARI | @ NYM | 5-3 W | 7 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 106 | W |
| Bud Norris | HOU | vs TB | 4-1 W | 7 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 105 | W |
| CC Sabathia | NYY | @ MIN | 3-2 W | 7 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 121 | W |
| Felix Hernandez | SEA | @ TEX | 4-2 W | 7 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 107 | ND |
| Edinson Volquez | SD | @ BOS | 1-2 L | 6 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 104 | ND |
| Scott Feldman | BAL | @ CHW | 4-2 W | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 98 | ND |
| Max Scherzer | DET | @ TOR | 6-2 W | 6.1 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 113 | W |
| Derek Holland | TEX | vs SEA | 2-4 L | 6 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 104 | ND |
| Shelby Miller | STL | @ LAA | 12-2 W | 6 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 102 | W |
| Tony Cingrani | CIN | vs SF | 3-2 W | 5.2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 97 | ND |
| Roberto Hernandez | TB | @ HOU | 1-4 L | 6 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 78 | L |
| Bartolo Colon | OAK | vs CHC | 1-3 L | 7 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 106 | L |
| Mike Minor | ATL | vs MIA | 3-6 L | 6 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 107 | L |
| P.J. Walters | MIN | vs NYY | 2-3 L | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 79 | L |
| Scott Kazmir | CLE | @ KC | 5-6 L | 5 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 87 | ND |
| Ross Detwiler | WSH | vs MIL | 1-4 L | 6 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 95 | L |
| Barry Zito | SF | @ CIN | 2-3 L | 4 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 88 | ND |
| Jeff Locke | PIT | vs PHI | 6-5 W | 5.2 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 99 | W |
| Jeremy Guthrie | KC | vs CLE | 6-5 W | 6.1 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 103 | ND |
| Josh Johnson | TOR | vs DET | 2-6 L | 5 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 105 | L |
| Matt Harvey | NYM | vs ARI | 3-5 L | 6 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 110 | L |
| Zack Greinke | LAD | @ COL | 10-8 W | 5 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 107 | W |
| John Lannan | PHI | @ PIT | 5-6 L | 5 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 93 | L |
| Tyler Chatwood | COL | vs LAD | 8-10 L | 5 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 79 | L |
| Jerome Williams | LAA | vs STL | 2-12 L | 1.2 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 55 | L |
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