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Probable Pitchers for July 22, 2013
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Yesterday's Notable Stat Lines:
National League:
(50-47) Dodgers – 9 at 2 – Nationals (48-50)
- Dodgers SS Hanley Ramirez went 2-for-4 with a three-run homer.
- Nationals OF Jayson Werth went 2-for-3 with two homers and a walk.
- Dodgers SP Clayton Kershaw allowed two runs on seven hits over seven innings.
- Nationals SP Jordan Zimmermann was whipped for seven runs on eight hits and two walks over just two innings.
(57-39) Pirates – 3 at 2 – Reds (55-43)
- Pirates RP Jason Grilli worked a scoreless ninth inning, preserving a one-run lead and earning his National League-leading 30th save.
- Pirates 1B Garrett Jones hit a solo homer off Homer Bailey.
- Pirates SP Jeff Locke twirled six innings of one-run ball, allowing just one hit while striking out six.
- Reds SP Homer Bailey struck out a career-high 12 batters over 6 1/3 innings while allowing three runs.
(49-50) Phillies – 0 at 5 – Mets (43-51)
- Mets OF Juan Lagares went 2-for-3 with a three-run homer.
- Mets 3B David Wright finished 2-for-4 with a homer and two runs scored.
- Mets SP Matt Harvey struck out 10 batters over seven shutout innings.
- Phillies SP Cliff Lee was trampled, allowing five runs on seven hits over six innings.
(35-61) Marlins – 0 at 1 – Brewers (41-56) (13 innings)
- Brewers RP Francisco Rodriguez tossed a scoreless inning of relief.
- Brewers OF Caleb Gindl smacked a solo homer in the bottom of the 13th inning.
- Brewers SP Wily Peralta allowed just two hits over eight shutout innings while striking out seven.
- Marlins SP Henderson Alvarez hurled seven shutout innings in a no-decision.
(43-56) Padres – 2 at 3 – Cardinals (59-37)
- Cardinals 3B David Freese went 2-for-4 with a double and two RBI.
- Cardinals SP Adam Wainwright fired eight innings of two-run ball.
- Padres SP Eric Stults was slapped with the lossafter giving up three runs on eight hits over six innings.
(43-53) Cubs – 3 at 4 – Rockies (48-51)
- Cubs SP Edwin Jackson allowed three runs on five hits over seven innings.
- Cubs 1B Anthony Rizzo went 2-for-4 with a home run.
- Rockies RP Rex Brothers recorded his fifth save.
- Rockies SP Tyler Chatwood gave up just one run over six innings in his start.
(51-47) Diamondbacks – 3 at 1 – Giants (45-52)
- Giants SP Madison Bumgarner allowed one run on five hits and had six strikeouts over seven innings.
- Diamondbacks RP Brad Ziegler picked up his fourth save.
- Diamondbacks SP Randall Delgado threw 5 2/3 scoreless innings giving up two hits and four walks.
American League:
(58-41) Rays – 4 at 3 – Blue Jays (45-52)
- Rays OF Kelly Johnson went 3-for-4 with a double and a homer.
- Blue Jays SS Jose Reyes went 2-for-3 with two walks, a double, a steal and two RBI.
- Rays SP Chris Archer allowed just one run on five hits over seven innings while walking four.
- Blue Jays SP R.A. Dickey gave up four runs and seven hits in six innings.
(52-46) Yankees – 7 at 8 – Red Sox (60-40) (11 innings)
- Yankees SP CC Sabathia was charged with seven runs over five innings in a no-decision.
- Red Sox OF Shane Victorino went 2-for-5 in his return to the lineup.
- Red Sox 1B Mike Napoli hit a walkoff home run.
- Red Sox SP Ryan Dempster lasted just 5 1/3 innings allowing three runs on six hits and giving up four walks.
(56-43) Orioles – 4 at 2 – Rangers (54-44)
- Orioles SP Chris Tillman allowed two runs over eight innings while striking out seven.
- Orioles DH Danny Valencia went 0-for-3 with two strikeouts.
- Orioles C Matt Wieters went 2-for-4 with a double.
- Rangers SP Martin Perez was charged with four runs over 6 1/3 innings while striking out five.
(53-44) Tigers – 4 at 1 – Royals (45-50)
- In his first appearance of the second half, Tigers RP Joaquin Benoit tossed a scoreless ninth inning to earn his ninth save.
- Tigers OF Andy Dirks had a nice day at the dish, going 2-for-4 with a homer and a steal.
- Tigers SP Doug Fister twirled six innings of one-run ball while striking out five.
- Royals SP James Shields allowed three runs on nine hits over seven innings.
(52-46) Indians – 7 at 1 – Twins (41-54)
- Indians 2B Jason Kipnis went 2-for-4 with a walk, homer, two runs and three RBI.
- Indians SP Justin Masterson allowed just one run on one hit over seven innings in a victory.
- Twins SP Scott Diamond allowed six runs — five earned — on seven hits over 4 2/3 innings.
(46-52) Mariners – 12 at 5 – Astros (33-64)
- Mariners 2B Nick Franklin went 2-for-6 and cracked a grand slam.
- Mariners 2B Dustin Ackley went 3-for-4 with a run and two RBI.
- Mariners SP Felix Hernandez gave up zero runs over six innings, while striking out seven.
- Astros SP Jordan Lyles was obliterated for 10 runs — nine earned — on eight hits over four innings.
(57-41) Athletics – 6 at 0 – Angels (46-50)
- Angels SP Jerome Williams was charged with six runs (four earned) on eight hits over five innings.
- Angels C Chris Iannetta went 2-for-3.
- Athletics 2B Eric Sogard went 2-for-4 with a home run.
- Athletics SP Bartolo Colon threw a complete game shutout with five strikeouts.
Inter League:
(55-43) Braves – 1 at 3 – White Sox (39-56)
- Braves SP Mike Minor allowed three runs — two earned — over eight innings.
- White Sox RP Addison Reed struck out a batter in a perfect ninth inning to earn his 25th save.
- White Sox OF Alex Rios went 2-for-4 with a run, RBI and steal.
- White Sox SP Jose Quintana allowed one run on nine hits through 5 2/3 innings.
Player Transactions:
National League:
- Giants recalled RHP Jean Machi from Triple-A Fresno.
- Giants placed LHP Jeremy Affeldt on the 15-day disabled list with a left groin strain.
- Braves transferred LHP Eric O'Flaherty from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list.
- Braves optioned INF Tyler Pastornicky to Triple-A Gwinnett.
- Dodgers optioned OF Scott Van Slyke to Triple-A Albuquerque.
- Padres recalled RHP Miles Mikolas from Triple-A Tucson.
- Padres placed RHP Jason Marquis on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to July 20, with a right elbow strain.
- Braves purchased the contract of RHP Kameron Loe from Triple-A Gwinnett.
- Padres signed LHP Jason Lane to a minor league contract.
American League:
- Rays optioned INF Ryan Roberts to Triple-A Durham.
- Rays activated 1B James Loney from the paternity leave list.
- Blue Jays optioned RHP Neil Wagner to Triple-A Buffalo.
- Blue Jays activated OF Melky Cabrera from the 15-day disabled list.
- Twins SP Nick Blackburn has been promoted to Triple-A.
- White Sox optioned INF Brent Morel to Triple-A Charlotte.
- Astros designated SS Ronny Cedeno for assignment.
- Astros recalled SS Jonathan Villar from Triple-A Oklahoma City.
- Astros designated 1B Carlos Pena for assignment.
Injury Updates:
National League:
- Braves C Gerald Laird left Sunday's game with a left hand contusion.
- Giants RP Jeremy Affeldt is expected to be sidelined 4-6 weeks after being diagnosed with a moderate left groin strain.
- When RP Brian Wilson (elbow) auditions for teams within the next couple weeks, the Giants will be in attendance.
- Brewers RP Alfredo Figaro (oblique) will begin a rehab assignment with the Brewers' rookie-level Arizona team on Sunday.
- Cardinals SP John Gast remains shut down, as he's still having some soreness in his left lat.
- Braves SP Paul Maholm is returning to Atlanta to have his left wrist checked by a team specialist.
- Reds OF Ryan Ludwick (shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment with Low-A Dayton on Wednesday.
- Reds OF Derrick Robinson did not play Saturday due to ongoing left shoulder soreness.
- Phillies SP Roy Halladay (shoulder) threw a bullpen session Sunday.
- Pirates manager Clint Hurdle said SP Jeff Locke (back) will not be under any restrictions Sunday against the Reds.
- Pirates SP James McDonald (shoulder) is tentatively scheduled to resume a throwing program next week.
- Diamondbacks 3B Eric Chavez said Saturday that his right hip stiffness is feeling much better.
- Dodgers manager Don Mattingly doesn't anticipate that OF Matt Kemp (ankle) will need to be placed on the disabled list.
- Braves OF Jason Heyward (hamstring) is expected to return to the lineup Monday.
American League:
- Angels RP Sean Burnett (elbow) is hoping to begin throwing off a mound in the next day or two.
- Angels SP Tommy Hanson (forearm) will be activated from the disabled list to start on Tuesday against the Twins.
- White Sox 1B Paul Konerko (back) will be activated from the disabled list on Monday.
- Indians SP Corey Kluber (hip) will throw a bullpen session Tuesday before determining whether he's ready to make his next scheduled start on Friday.
- An MRI of Yankees 3B Alex Rodriguez's left quad revealed a Grade 1 strain.
- Rays manager Joe Maddon said Sunday that he expects SS Yunel Escobar (hamstring) to play in the upcoming series against the Red Sox.
- Twins OF Wilkin Ramirez (concussion) took early batting practice on Saturday.
- Red Sox SP Clay Buchholz (shoulder) is expected to seek a second opinion from Dr. James Andrews.
- Rangers DH Lance Berkman (hip) could be cleared to take live batting practice Monday.
- Twins manager Ron Gardenhire said that OF Josh Willingham (knee) could resume baseball activities next week.
- Athletics OF Yoenis Cespedes (wrist) could be cleared to take live batting practice Monday.
- White Sox 2B Gordon Beckham is day-to-day with a wrist injury.
- Red Sox RP Andrew Bailey will undergo surgery to his right shoulder Wednesday.
Notes and Rumors:
National League:
- FOX Sports' Jon Paul Morosi and Ken Rosenthal report that the Athletics are one of the teams that Cubs are talking to about SP Matt Garza.
- Padres SP Tyson Ross will be recalled to start on Tuesday in Milwaukee.
- Reds RP Greg Reynolds will be called up to start one of the games of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Giants.
- Cubs manager Dale Sveum said Saturday that RP Pedro Strop would be "one of the higher candidates" to close if Kevin Gregg is traded.
- Diamondbacks SP Tyler Skaggs will be recalled to start on Monday against the Cubs.
- Cubs manager Dale Sveum indicated after RP Carlos Villanueva struggled Saturday that his rotation spot could be in jeopardy.
- MLB.com's Peter Gammons was told that the Dodgers are prepared to offer SP Miguel Alfredo Gonzalez a contract in the five-year, $50 million range, which is expected to be enough to sign him.
- FOX Sports' Jon Morosi reports that the Tigers have expressed interest in Padres RP Huston Street.
- CBS Sports' Danny Knobler reports the Dodgers have been the team most heavily scouting RP Francisco Rodriguez.
American League:
- Athletics RP Grant Balfour hasn't allowed a run over his last eight appearances.
- Angels RP Ernesto Frieri hasn't allowed a run in July.
- Rangers RP Joe Nathan has posted a 0.73 ERA over 25 appearances since May 15.
- Twins manager Ron Gardenhire said Saturday that DH Chris Colabello will be given a chance to play regularly.
- White Sox SP Dylan Axelrod has been demoted to the bullpen following the return of Jake Peavy to the rotation.
- Red Sox SP Brandon Workman will start Monday against the Rays.
Yesterday's Top Hitters
| PLAYER | TEAM | OPP | SCORE | H/AB | HR | R | RBI | BB | TB | SB |
| Mike Napoli | BOS | vs NYY | 8-7 W | 2/6 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jayson Werth | WSH | vs LAD | 2-9 L | 2/3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Matt Kemp | LAD | @ WSH | 9-2 W | 3/4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Jason Kipnis | CLE | @ MIN | 7-1 W | 2/4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Kelly Johnson | TB | @ TOR | 4-3 W | 3/4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Hanley Ramirez | LAD | @ WSH | 9-2 W | 2/4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Nick Franklin | SEA | @ HOU | 12-5 W | 2/6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Juan Lagares | NYM | vs PHI | 5-0 W | 2/3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Eric Sogard | OAK | @ LAA | 6-0 W | 2/4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Starlin Castro | CHC | @ COL | 3-4 L | 4/5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| David Wright | NYM | vs PHI | 5-0 W | 2/4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Martin Prado | ARI | @ SF | 3-1 W | 3/4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Caleb Gindl | MIL | vs MIA | 1-0 W | 2/5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Dustin Ackley | SEA | @ HOU | 12-5 W | 3/4 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Carl Crawford | LAD | @ WSH | 9-2 W | 3/5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| Anthony Rizzo | CHC | @ COL | 3-4 L | 2/4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Brett Gardner | NYY | @ BOS | 7-8 L | 3/4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Andy Dirks | DET | @ KC | 4-1 W | 2/4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Marlon Byrd | NYM | vs PHI | 5-0 W | 2/4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Matt Wieters | BAL | @ TEX | 4-2 W | 2/4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Luke Scott | TB | @ TOR | 4-3 W | 1/3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| Robinson Cano | NYY | @ BOS | 7-8 L | 3/5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Jose Reyes | TOR | vs TB | 3-4 L | 2/3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Mark Ellis | LAD | @ WSH | 9-2 W | 3/5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Carlos Gonzalez | COL | vs CHC | 4-3 W | 2/3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Eduardo Nunez | NYY | @ BOS | 7-8 L | 3/6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Michael Saunders | SEA | @ HOU | 12-5 W | 1/3 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Brandon Moss | OAK | @ LAA | 6-0 W | 3/4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Miguel Tejada | KC | vs DET | 1-4 L | 1/3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Kendrys Morales | SEA | @ HOU | 12-5 W | 2/4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Yesterday's Starting Pitcher Lines:
| Player | Team | Opponent | Score | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K | PIT | DEC |
| Wily Peralta | MIL | vs MIA | 1-0 W | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 97 | ND |
| Bartolo Colon | OAK | @ LAA | 6-0 W | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 116 | W |
| Matt Harvey | NYM | vs PHI | 5-0 W | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 112 | W |
| Justin Masterson | CLE | @ MIN | 7-1 W | 7 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 93 | W |
| Clayton Kershaw | LAD | @ WSH | 9-2 W | 7 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 97 | W |
| Felix Hernandez | SEA | @ HOU | 12-5 W | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 99 | W |
| Mike Minor | ATL | @ CHW | 1-3 L | 8 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 101 | L |
| Jeff Locke | PIT | @ CIN | 3-2 W | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 87 | W |
| Henderson Alvarez | MIA | @ MIL | 0-1 L | 7 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 83 | ND |
| Chris Tillman | BAL | @ TEX | 4-2 W | 8 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 117 | W |
| Madison Bumgarner | SF | vs ARI | 1-3 L | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 100 | L |
| Adam Wainwright | STL | vs SD | 3-2 W | 8 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 103 | W |
| Randall Delgado | ARI | @ SF | 3-1 W | 5.2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 89 | W |
| Doug Fister | DET | @ KC | 4-1 W | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 103 | W |
| Chris Archer | TB | @ TOR | 4-3 W | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 103 | W |
| Homer Bailey | CIN | vs PIT | 2-3 L | 6.1 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 12 | 121 | L |
| Edwin Jackson | CHC | @ COL | 3-4 L | 7 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 93 | L |
| James Shields | KC | vs DET | 1-4 L | 7 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 99 | L |
| Tyler Chatwood | COL | vs CHC | 4-3 W | 6 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 94 | W |
| R.A. Dickey | TOR | vs TB | 3-4 L | 6 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 102 | L |
| Jose Quintana | CHW | vs ATL | 3-1 W | 5.2 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 97 | W |
| Eric Stults | SD | @ STL | 2-3 L | 6 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 124 | L |
| Martin Perez | TEX | vs BAL | 2-4 L | 6.1 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 97 | L |
| Cliff Lee | PHI | @ NYM | 0-5 L | 6 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 99 | L |
| Ryan Dempster | BOS | vs NYY | 8-7 W | 5.1 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 98 | ND |
| Jerome Williams | LAA | vs OAK | 0-6 L | 5 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 92 | L |
| Scott Diamond | MIN | vs CLE | 1-7 L | 4.2 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 91 | L |
| CC Sabathia | NYY | @ BOS | 7-8 L | 5 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 102 | ND |
| Jordan Zimmermann | WSH | vs LAD | 2-9 L | 2 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 58 | L |
| Jordan Lyles | HOU | vs SEA | 5-12 L | 4 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 95 | L |
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