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Probable Pitchers for July 25, 2013
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Yesterday's Notable Stat Lines:
National League:
(60-39) Pirates – 4 at 2 – Nationals (48-53)
- Pirates SP Francisco Liriano spun 7 2/3 scoreless innings while allowing just two hits and three walks.
- Pirates RP Mark Melancon notched his first save since taking over for the injured Jason Grilli, tossing a scoreless inning in a win.
- Nationals SP Stephen Strasburg struck out 12 while allowing just one run on two hits over eight innings but suffered a loss.
- Pirates 3B Pedro Alvarez launched a solo homer.
(45-54) Cubs – 7 at 6 – Diamondbacks (52-49) (12 innings)
- Cubs SP Jeff Samardzija went 5.2 innings giving up three runs and six hits while striking out five.
- Diamondbacks SP Ian Kennedy went 5 innings giving up two runs in a no decision.
- Cubs OF Nate Schierholtz hit his 13th homer of the year.
- Diamondbacks 1B Paul Goldschmidt blasted his 22nd homer of the season.
(57-44) Braves – 8 at 2 – Mets (44-53)
- Braves 2B Dan Uggla went 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI.
- Braves C Evan Gattis went 2-for-4 with a home run.
- Mets SP Jeremy Hefner allowed six runs — five earned — in 4 1/3 innings.
(45-57) Padres – 1 at 3 – Brewers (42-58)
- Brewers OF Carlos Gomez went 4-for-4 with two RBI.
- Brewers OF Norichika Aoki went 1-for-3 with a stolen base and two runs scored.
- Padres SP Sean O'Sullivan allowed three runs — two earned — over 6 1/3 innings.
- Brewers SP Kyle Lohse allowed one run over seven innings in a win.
(49-52) Phillies – 3 at 11 – Cardinals (61-37)
- Cardinals OF Shane Robinson had three hits and three RBI.
- Cardinals SP Jake Westbrook yielded three runs in seven innings.
- Phillies SP John Lannan allowed four earned runs in four innings.
(37-62) Marlins – 1 at 2 – Rockies (49-53)
- Marlins SP Jacob Turner went 6 innings giving up two runs in a no decision.
- Rockies SP Jorge De La Rosa picked up his 10th win of the year dealing 6 innings of shutout ball.
- Rockies RP Rex Brothers picked up his 6th save of the year.
(57-44) Reds – at – Giants (46-54)
- Reds SP Mike Leake picked up his 10th win of the season despite allowing 12 hits over 6 innings.
- Reds got two RBI each from Joey Votto, Brandon Phillips and Devin Mesoraco.
- Giants 3B Pablo Sandoval went 2-for-5 with a pair of RBI.
American League:
(60-42) Rays – 5 at 1 – Red Sox (61-42)
- Rays SP David Price threw a five-hit complete game, allowing just one run.
- Red Sox 1B Mike Napoli went 2-for-3 with a home run.
- Rays OF Wil Myers went 2-for-4 with two RBI.
- Red Sox SP Felix Doubront allowed three runs in 6 2/3 innings.
(53-48) Yankees – 1 at 3 – Rangers (56-45)
- Rangers SP Matt Garza allowed only an unearned run over 7 1/3 innings.
- Yankees OF Brett Gardner went 2-for-4 with a stolen base and a run scored.
- Rangers C A.J. Pierzynski went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI.
- Yankees SP Andy Pettitte allowed two runs in six innings but took the loss.
(57-45) Orioles – 3 at 4 – Royals (47-51)
- Royals 1B Eric Hosmer went 2-for-4 with two home runs.
- Orioles C Matt Wieters went 2-for-4 with a home run.
- Royals SP Ervin Santana allowed three runs — one earned — in eight innings in a no-decision.
- Orioles SP Wei-Yin Chen allowed three runs over 7 1/3 innings in a no-decision.
(56-44) Tigers – 6 at 2 – White Sox (39-59)
- Tigers 1B Prince Fielder went 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI.
- White Sox OF Dayan Viciedo went 3-for-4 with a home run.
- Tigers SP Anibal Sanchez threw six shutout innings allowing six hits while striking out five.
- White Sox SP John Danks allowed six runs on 11 hits in seven innings.
(43-55) Twins – 0 at 1 – Angels (47-52)
- Angels RP Ernesto Frieri recovered and pitched a scoreless ninth.
- Twins SP Mike Pelfrey took a tough loss after allowing one run over six innings.
- Angels SP Jered Weaver allowed zero runs for eight innings, striking out nine, to earn his fifth victory.
- Angels 3B Alberto Callaspo went hitless in a fourth straight game.
- Twins DH Chris Colabello went 0-for-3 and is just 2-for-18 since his callup.
(52-48) Indians – 10 at 1 – Mariners (48-52)
- Indians OF Michael Bourn went 2-for-4 and hit his first career grand slam.
- Indians SS Asdrubal Cabrera homered, doubled, walked and scored four times.
- Indians SP Scott Kazmir allowed one unearned run and one hit over eight innings.
- Mariners SP Joe Saunders surrendered six runs — five earned — in 4 2/3 innings.
(59-42) Athletics – 4 at 3 – Astros (34-66)
- Athletics RP Ryan Cook recorded the final four outs for a save.
- Astros SP Bud Norris yielded three runs in 6 1/3 innings in a no-decision.
- Athletics C John Jaso homered, doubled and walked.
- Astros 2B Jose Altuve went 2-for-4 with a homer and a steal.
Inter League:
(53-47) Dodgers – 8 at 3 – Blue Jays (45-55) (10 innings)
- Dodgers SP Ricky Nolasco permitted two runs on two hits and four walks over 5 2/3 frames.
- Blue Jays RP Esmil Rogers allowed two runs over seven innings but was dealt a no-decision.
- Dodgers OF Yasiel Puig went 3-for-5 with a home run, two RBI and two runs scored.
Player Transactions:
National League:
- Phillies purchased the contract of UTIL Michael Martinez from Triple-A Lehigh Valley.
- Phillies designated C Humberto Quintero for assignment.
- Dodgers activated LHP Ted Lilly from the 15-day disabled list.
- Dodgers placed OF Matt Kemp on the 15-day disabled list with a sprained left ankle.
- Cubs activated OF David DeJesus from the 15-day disabled list.
- Cubs optioned OF Dave Sappelt to Triple-A Iowa.
- Brewers activated RHP Alfredo Figaro from the 15-day disabled list.
- Giants re-signed RHP Chris Heston; assigned him to Triple-A Fresno.
American League:
- Tigers signed RHP Jair Jurrjens to a minor league contract; assigned him to Triple-A Toledo.
- Rays prospect infielder Tim Beckham has been placed on the temporary inactive list at Triple-A Durham.
- Red Sox and 2B Dustin Pedroia agreed to an eight-year, $110 million contract extension.
- Angels claimed RHP J.C. Gutierrez off waivers from the Royals.
- Athletics designated INF/OF Vinnie Catricala for assignment.
- Athletics purchased the contract of INF Adam Rosales from Triple-A Sacramento.
- Yankees recalled INF David Adams from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
- Yankees placed INF Luis Cruz on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to July 23, with a right knee sprain.
- Twins recalled C Drew Butera from Triple-A Rochester.
- Twins placed C Joe Mauer on the paternity list.
- Athletics optioned INF Grant Green to Triple-A Sacramento.
- Neil Ramirez has been placed on the disabled list at Double-A Frisco because of a biceps train.
- Orioles optioned INF Danny Valencia to Triple-A Norfolk.
- Orioles signed OF Dariel Alvarez.
Injury Updates:
National League:
- Nationals OF Bryce Harper got treatment recently for his left knee.
- Mets RP Jeurys Familia (elbow) has begun throwing in Port St. Lucie, Florida.
- Mets C Travis d'Arnaud (foot) went 1-for-3 on Wednesday in his first game with the GCL Mets.
- Mets OF Lucas Duda (intercostal) went 0-for-2 with a walk Wednesday in his first rehab game with the GCL Mets.
- Diamondbacks RP Matt Reynolds (elbow) is scheduled to throw Wednesday for the first time since being placed on the disabled list.
- Mets SP Jon Niese (shoulder) could begin a rehab assignment with the Gulf Coast League Mets this weekend.
- Diamondbacks C Miguel Montero will visit the doctor Wednesday after feeling slight pain in his back during batting practice prior to Tuesday's game.
- Marlins OF Marcell Ozuna is expected to be placed on the disabled list with a torn ligament in his left thumb.
- Phillies OF Domonic Brown is displaying concussion-like symptoms.
- Braves SP Tim Hudson will have season-ending surgery for a fractured right ankle that he suffered in Wednesday's win over the Mets.
- Nationals SP Ross Detwiler will miss the next month due to a disc issue that's led to a pinched nerve in his back.
- Brewers RP Donovan Hand (hand) is expected to make his next scheduled start on Sunday in Colorado.
- Braves OF Jordan Schafer (ankle) could be cleared to swing a bat as soon as this weekend.
- Braves OF B.J. Upton (groin) played catch and took batting practice Wednesday.
- Braves SP Brandon Beachy (elbow) could rejoin the Braves' rotation as soon as Monday.
- Cardinals SP John Gast will undergo season-ending surgery on his left lat.
- Padres OF Kyle Blanks (Achilles) will not return from the disabled list when first eligible on Saturday.
- Reds C Ryan Hanigan (wrist) won't be activated from the disabled list on Thursday as originally hoped.
- Giants SP Ryan Vogelsong (hand) will begin a rehab assignment with High-A San Jose on Friday.
American League:
- Rays SP Taylor Guerrieri will have Tommy John surgery Wednesday.
- Yankees SS Jayson Nix (hamstring) will continue his rehab assignment Thursday with High-A Tampa.
- Yankees OF Curtis Granderson (finger) said he will begin a minor league rehab assignment Thursday with High-A Tampa.
- Twins OF Wilkin Ramirez (concussion) flew to the Twins' complex in Fort Myers, Florida on Wednesday.
- Rangers manager Ron Washington said on MLB Network Radio on SiriusXM on Wednesday that SP Neftali Feliz (elbow) could be ready to begin a rehab assignment by August 2.
- Athletics SP Brett Anderson (foot) threw around 40 pitches in a bullpen session Wednesday.
- Astros OF Brandon Barnes left Tuesday's game against the Athletics after six innings with a mild left calf strain.
- Astros OF J.D. Martinez left Tuesday's game against the Athletics after he collided with teammate Justin Maxwell while going after a fly ball in the ninth inning.
- White Sox RP Jesse Crain (shoulder) might not throw a bullpen session Thursday as originally hoped.
- SP Clay Buchholz (shoulder) threw on flat ground with "with increasing intensity" Wednesday, according to Red Sox manager John Farrell.
- Athletics C John Jaso was hit in the mask again on Wednesday afternoon and came away with a headache.
- Rangers SP Matt Harrison (back) felt fine after throwing a session of live batting practice on Wednesday.
- Blue Jays SP Brandon Morrow will have his forearm reexamined.
- Yankees SP David Phelps (forearm) will make at least one more rehab start before being activated from the disabled list.
- Yankees manager Joe Girardi indicated Wednesday that it was unlikely DH Derek Jeter (quad) would be activated from the disabled list on Saturday, the first day he's eligible.
- White Sox 2B Gordon Beckham took flips prior to Wednesday's game and said his injured left wrist "felt better than it did."
- Rangers DH Lance Berkman (hip) admitted Wednesday that he's "probably still not quite ready" to return to the lineup.
Notes and Rumors
National League:
- Braves SP Kris Medlen indicated after Tuesday's game that he knows he knows he could be moved to the bullpen.
- Giants manager Bruce Bochy indicated Wednesday that OF Jeff Francoeur will be his regular left fielder going forward.
- Nationals manager Davey Johnson said Taylor Jordan will be shut down after about 20-30 more innings.
- OF Alfonso Soriano met with Cubs president Theo Epstein on Tuesday to give him a list of teams he would approve a trade to.
American League:
- According to MLB.com's T.R. Sullivan, the Rangers are eyeing White Sox outfielder Alex Rios.
- Evan Drellich of MLB.com was told by a source that the Red Sox plan to have a scout in attendance to watch White Sox SP Jake Peavy's start against the Tigers on Thursday.
- Mariners manager Eric Wedge will miss at least the next three series after suffering a "very mild stroke."
- MLB.com's Scott Merkin reports that 3B Will Middlebrooks' name has been involved in the Red Sox' trade talks with the White Sox regarding Jake Peavy.
- Angels RP Garrett Richards will take Joe Blanton's spot in the rotation starting on Saturday in Oakland.
- Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports that the Rangers have expressed interest in Hunter Pence, Alex Rios and Kendrys Morales
Yesterday's Top Hitters
| PLAYER | TEAM | OPP | SCORE | H/AB | HR | R | RBI | BB | TB | SB |
| Nate Schierholtz | CHC | @ ARI | 7-6 W | 3/6 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Asdrubal Cabrera | CLE | @ SEA | 10-1 W | 2/4 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Eric Hosmer | KC | vs BAL | 4-3 W | 2/4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Yasiel Puig | LAD | @ TOR | 8-3 W | 3/5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Michael Bourn | CLE | @ SEA | 10-1 W | 2/4 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Andre Ethier | LAD | @ TOR | 8-3 W | 4/6 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Carlos Gomez | MIL | vs SD | 3-1 W | 4/4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| Dayan Viciedo | CHW | vs DET | 2-6 L | 3/4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Hunter Pence | SF | vs CIN | 3-8 L | 5/5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Prince Fielder | DET | @ CHW | 6-2 W | 2/4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Dan Uggla | ATL | @ NYM | 8-2 W | 2/4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Shane Robinson | STL | vs PHI | 11-3 W | 3/5 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | ARI | vs CHC | 6-7 L | 1/3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| John Jaso | OAK | @ HOU | 4-3 W | 2/3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Matt Wieters | BAL | @ KC | 3-4 L | 2/4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Mike Napoli | BOS | vs TB | 1-5 L | 2/3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| A.J. Pierzynski | TEX | vs NYY | 3-1 W | 2/4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Joey Votto | CIN | @ SF | 8-3 W | 2/4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Yadier Molina | STL | vs PHI | 11-3 W | 3/5 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Carlos Santana | CLE | @ SEA | 10-1 W | 3/5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Andrelton Simmons | ATL | @ NYM | 8-2 W | 2/5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Evan Gattis | ATL | @ NYM | 8-2 W | 2/4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Torii Hunter | DET | @ CHW | 6-2 W | 2/5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | vs OAK | 3-4 L | 2/4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Austin Jackson | DET | @ CHW | 6-2 W | 2/5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Matt Adams | STL | vs PHI | 11-3 W | 2/4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Brandon Phillips | CIN | @ SF | 8-3 W | 2/4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Daniel Murphy | NYM | vs ATL | 2-8 L | 2/3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Junior Lake | CHC | @ ARI | 7-6 W | 2/5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Mike Leake | CIN | @ SF | 8-3 W | 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 |
| Jered Weaver | LAA | vs MIN | 1-0 W | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 114 | W |
| Stephen Strasburg | WSH | vs PIT | 2-4 L | 8 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 118 | L |
| Scott Kazmir | CLE | @ SEA | 10-1 W | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 103 | W |
| Francisco Liriano | PIT | @ WSH | 4-2 W | 7.2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 110 | W |
| David Price | TB | @ BOS | 5-1 W | 9 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 97 | W |
| Matt Garza | TEX | vs NYY | 3-1 W | 7.1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 95 | W |
| Kyle Lohse | MIL | vs SD | 3-1 W | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 112 | W |
| Tim Hudson | ATL | @ NYM | 8-2 W | 7.2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 107 | W |
| Jorge De La Rosa | COL | vs MIA | 2-1 W | 6 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 96 | W |
| Anibal Sanchez | DET | @ CHW | 6-2 W | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 101 | W |
| Mike Pelfrey | MIN | @ LAA | 0-1 L | 6 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 94 | L |
| Ervin Santana | KC | vs BAL | 4-3 W | 8 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 98 | ND |
| Ricky Nolasco | LAD | @ TOR | 8-3 W | 5.2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 98 | ND |
| A.J. Griffin | OAK | @ HOU | 4-3 W | 6.1 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 95 | W |
| Bud Norris | HOU | vs OAK | 3-4 L | 6.1 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 119 | ND |
| Wei-Yin Chen | BAL | @ KC | 3-4 L | 7.1 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 107 | ND |
| Jacob Turner | MIA | @ COL | 1-2 L | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 80 | L |
| Felix Doubront | BOS | vs TB | 1-5 L | 6.2 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 104 | L |
| Esmil Rogers | TOR | vs LAD | 3-8 L | 7 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 104 | ND |
| Sean O'Sullivan | SD | @ MIL | 1-3 L | 6.1 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 97 | L |
| Andy Pettitte | NYY | @ TEX | 1-3 L | 6 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 94 | L |
| Jake Westbrook | STL | vs PHI | 11-3 W | 7 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 90 | W |
| Mike Leake | CIN | @ SF | 8-3 W | 6 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 105 | W |
| Ian Kennedy | ARI | vs CHC | 6-7 L | 5 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 92 | ND |
| Jeff Samardzija | CHC | @ ARI | 7-6 W | 5.2 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 118 | ND |
| John Danks | CHW | vs DET | 2-6 L | 7 | 11 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 109 | L |
| Jeremy Hefner | NYM | vs ATL | 2-8 L | 4.1 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 89 | L |
| John Lannan | PHI | @ STL | 3-11 L | 4 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 88 | L |
| Joe Saunders | SEA | vs CLE | 1-10 L | 4.2 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 104 | L |
| Chad Gaudin | SF | vs CIN | 3-8 L | 3.2 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 90 | L |
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