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Probable Pitchers for July 26, 2013
PITCHf/x cards of today's probable pitchers can be found here: BrooksBaseball.net Probable Pitchers
Yesterday's Notable Stat Lines:
National League:
(60-40) Pirates – 7 at 9 – Nationals (49-53)
- Nationals OF Bryce Harper delivered a walk-off two-run homer.
- Nationals RP Rafael Soriano and Ian Krol combined to blow a lead in the ninth inning.
- Nationals SP Gio Gonzalez yielded three runs over 5 2/3 innings in a no-decision.
- Pirates SP A.J. Burnett allowed four runs (one earned) over seven innings in a no-decision.
- Nationals 1B Adam LaRoche went 2-for-4 with a two-run triple.
- Pirates SS Jordy Mercer went 3-for-4 with an RBI double, a run scored, and a walk.
(45-55) Cubs – 1 at 3 – Diamondbacks (53-49)
- Diamondbacks SP Wade Miley allowed one run over 7 2/3 innings.
- Cubs RP Carlos Villanueva yielded three runs over five innings.
- Diamondbacks 2B Aaron Hill went 2-for-4 with a solo homer and an RBI double.
(57-45) Braves – 4 at 7 – Mets (45-53)
- Mets RP Bobby Parnell earned his 20th save of the year.
- Braves 1B Freddie Freeman slugged his 11th home run of the 2013 season.
- Mets SP Zack Wheeler allowed four runs — three earned — in six innings.
- Braves RP Alex Wood yielded four earned runs in 4 1/3 innings.
(46-57) Padres – 10 at 8 – Brewers (42-59)
- Padres OF Carlos Quentin went 2-for-3 with a two-run homer, three RBI, a walk and a run scored.
- Padres SP Edinson Volquez yielded three runs in 5 1/3 innings.
- Brewers SP Yovani Gallardo was tagged for six runs over 3 2/3 innings.
- Brewers 1B Yuniesky Betancourt went 4-for-5 with a home run, two RBI, and two runs scored.
(49-53) Phillies – 1 at 3 – Cardinals (62-37)
- Cardinals SP Lance Lynn allowed one run and five hits over seven innings to pick up a victory.
- Phillies OF Laynce Nix made his second straight start and went 0-for-4.
(38-62) Marlins – 5 at 3 – Rockies (49-54)
- Marlins SP Nathan Eovaldi allowed zero runs over six innings while striking out four.
- Rockies SP Juan Nicasio struck out nine while over seven scoreless innings but took a no-decision.
- Marlins 2B Donovan Solano ripped a two-run homer.
(59-44) Reds – 5 at 2 – Dodgers (53-48)
- Reds SP Mat Latos surrendered two runs (one earned) over 7 2/3 innings.
- Dodgers SP Zack Greinke gave up four runs over seven innings.
- Reds OF Jay Bruce launched a two-run home run.
- Dodgers OF Yasiel Puig went 2-for-4 with a run scored.
American League:
(60-42) Rays – at – Red Sox (61-42) (postponed)
(54-48) Yankees – 2 at 0 – Rangers (56-46)
- Yankees SP Hiroki Kuroda spun seven scoreless innings allowing six singles while striking out three.
- Rangers SP Derek Holland allowed two runs over 7 1/3 innings in a tough-luck loss.
- Yankees C Austin Romine went 3-for-4 with a run scored.
- Rangers SS Elvis Andrus went 2-for-4.
(57-46) Orioles – 1 at 7 – Royals (48-51)
- Royals SP Jeremy Guthrie allowed just one run over six innings against his former team.
- Orioles SP Miguel Gonzalez was roughed up, surrendering six runs in 4 2/3 innings.
- Orioles 1B Chris Davis struck out all four times he was up.
- Royals DH Billy Butler homered and doubled.
(56-45) Tigers – 4 at 7 – White Sox (40-59)
- White Sox C Tyler Flowers had an RBI double and a solo homer.
- Tigers DH Victor Martinez belted a solo homer.
- Tigers SP Justin Verlander was lit up for seven runs over six innings.
- With plenty of scouts in attendance, White Sox SP Jake Peavy pitched pretty well, allowing four runs over seven innings.
(43-56) Twins – 2 at 8 – Mariners (49-53)
- Mariners SP Hisashi Iwakuma fired six scoreless innings while striking out nine.
- Twins SP Kevin Correia was smoked for six runs over 1 2/3 innings.
- Mariners 2B Nick Franklin launched a three-run homer.
- Twins 3B Trevor Plouffe went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts.
(34-67) Astros – 0 at 4 – Blue Jays (46-55)
- Blue Jays SP Mark Buehrle pitched his ninth career shutout, a two-hitter while striking out nine.
- Astros SP Erik Bedard took another tough loss after allowing one run and three hits in five innings.
- Astros OF Chris Carter went 0-for-3 with a walk and is batting .184 in 49 at-bats for the month.
(48-52) Angels – 8 at 3 – Athletics (59-43)
- Angels SP C.J. Wilson yielded three runs over seven innings.
- Athletics SP Dan Straily was knocked around for five runs over 4 1/3 innings.
- Angels OF Mike Trout knocked in two runs in Thursday's win over the Athletics.
- Athletics C Derek Norris finished 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI.
Player Transactions:
National League:
- Phillies transferred RHP Jeremy Horst from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list.
- Phillies released RHP Carlos Zambrano.
- Phillies purchased the contract of OF Steve Susdorf from Triple-A Lehigh Valley.
- Phillies placed OF Domonic Brown on the 7-day disabled list with a concussion.
- Diamondbacks RP David Pauley has agreed to a contract with the Sugar Land Skeeters of the independent Atlantic League.
- Marlins sent INF Chris Valaika outright to Triple-A New Orleans.
- Cardinals recalled LHP Marc Rzepczynski from Triple-A Memphis.
- Cardinals optioned RHP Carlos Martinez to Triple-A Memphis.
- Marlins placed OF Marcell Ozuna on the 15-day disabled list with a torn ligament in his left thumb.
- Braves recalled LHP Alex Wood from Triple-A Gwinnett.
- Braves placed RHP Tim Hudson on the 15-day disabled list with a fractured right ankle.
- Giants released RHP Hunter Strickland.
- Brewers purchased the contract of RHP Rob Wooten from Triple-A Nashville.
- Brewers optioned 1B/OF Sean Halton to Triple-A Nashville.
- Dodgers recalled INF/OF Elian Herrera from Triple-A Albuquerque.
- Dodgers designated LHP Ted Lilly for assignment.
American League:
- Royals released OF Willy Taveras.
- According to MLB.com's Brian McTaggart, the Astros have signed Dominican shortstop Wilson Amador.
- Athletics sent INF/OF Vincent Catricala outright to Double-A Midland.
- Athletics recalled C Stephen Vogt from Triple-A Sacramento.
- Athletics placed C John Jaso on the 7-day disabled list with a concussion.
- Angels designated RHP Billy Buckner for assignment.
Injury Updates:
National League:
- Mets OF Eric Young, Jr. (knee) underwent X-rays which showed no issue.
- Rockies OF Carlos Gonzalez left Thursday's game after he aggravated his sprained right middle finger.
- Mets OF Eric Young Jr. is dealing with right knee pain.
- Mets SP Jenrry Mejia needs offseason elbow surgery.
- Pirates SP Wandy Rodriguez (forearm) made about 60 flat-ground throws from a distance of 80 feet on Wednesday.
- Pirates OF Jose Tabata has a badly-bruised right forearm.
- Diamondbacks SP Trevor Cahill (hip, shoulder) struck out nine while allowing just one hit and one unearned run in a rehab start.
- Reds RP Jonathan Broxton (elbow) will throw live batting practice Saturday.
- A scout told CBS Sports' Danny Knobler that Giants RP Brian Wilson (elbow) "looked good" in a throwing session in front of interested teams Thursday.
- Padres OF Cameron Maybin (knee) could resume baseball activities as soon as this weekend.
- Padres SP Joe Wieland (elbow) is not expected to return this season.
- Padres manager Bud Black said Thursday that it's "unlikely" Cory Luebke (elbow) will return this season.
- An MRI on Diamondbacks C Miguel Montero's back showed only inflammation.
American League:
- Astros OF Trevor Crowe (shoulder) began a minor league rehab assignment Thursday with the GCL Astros.
- Rangers SP Colby Lewis (elbow) will make his next minor league rehab start Sunday with Double-A Frisco.
- Tigers OF Torii Hunter (Achilles) expects to play Friday.
- Tigers manager Jim Leyland is hopeful that 3B Miguel Cabrera (hip) will be able to play Friday.
- Red Sox RP Andrew Bailey had both his labrum and shoulder capsule repaired on Wednesday.
- Red Sox C David Ross (head) expects to play again this season.
- Blue Jays SP Brandon Morrow (forearm) will miss at least six weeks.
- Yankees DH Derek Jeter (quad) reported feeling "good" after running the bases on Thursday afternoon.
- White Sox RP Jesse Crain (shoulder) was unable to throw a scheduled bullpen session on Thursday afternoon.
- Rangers SP Colby Lewis (elbow) will make his next minor league rehab start on Sunday at Triple-A Around Rock.
- Tigers 2B Omar Infante (ankle) is likely to return Friday.
- White Sox 2B Gordon Beckham (wrist) could return on Friday.
- Rays RP Brandon Gomes (lat) will make another minor league rehab appearance on Friday night.
- Mariners C Mike Zunino left Thursday's game against the Twins after the fourth inning after taking a foul tip off his left hand.
- Royals SP Felipe Paulino (elbow, shoulder) threw a successful two-inning simulated game on Thursday.
- Rangers DH Lance Berkman admitted Wednesday that he's considered shutting it down for the rest of the season or retiring due to nagging soreness in his surgically-repaired right knee.
Notes and Rumors
National League:
- Brewers OF Ryan Braun said in a statement Thurdsay that he is not allowed to address his 65-game PED suspension.
- CBS Sports' Danny Knobler reports that the Marlins are telling teams RP Steve Cishek is unavailable.
- Major League Baseball has suspended Diamondbacks pitching prospect Eric Smith 50 games for violating the league's substance abuse policy.
- Cardinals manager Mike Matheny said that SP Michael Wacha and SP Tyler Lyons are candidates to start one of the games of Tuesday's doubleheader in Pittsburgh.
- Rockies RP Collin McHugh is expected to replace Drew Pomeranz in the Rockies' rotation on Saturday against the Brewers.
American League:
- Steven Marcus of New York Newsday reports that the Yankees plan to discipline 3B Alex Rodriguez for seeking a second opinion on his quad injury without getting permission first.
- According to ESPN's Jayson Stark, the Red Sox, Cardinals, Dodgers, Braves, Orioles, Reds and Rangers scouted White Sox SP Jake Peavy's start Thursday vs. Detroit.
- CBS Sports' Jon Heyman reports that the Cubs are expected to assume more than half of the remaining $24 million remaining on OF Alfonso Soriano's contract when the trade with the Yankees goes through.
- Red Sox SP Brandon Workman will have his next start pushed back following Thursday's rainout.
Yesterday's Top Hitters
| PLAYER | TEAM | OPP | SCORE | H/AB | HR | R | RBI | BB | TB | SB |
| Bryce Harper | WSH | vs PIT | 9-7 W | 3/5 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Yuniesky Betancourt | MIL | vs SD | 8-10 L | 4/5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Josh Harrison | PIT | @ WSH | 7-9 L | 3/5 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Tyler Flowers | CHW | vs DET | 7-4 W | 2/4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Carlos Quentin | SD | @ MIL | 10-8 W | 2/3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Billy Butler | KC | vs BAL | 7-1 W | 2/3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Carlos Gomez | MIL | vs SD | 8-10 L | 3/5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Dustin Ackley | SEA | vs MIN | 8-2 W | 3/4 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Aaron Hill | ARI | vs CHC | 3-1 W | 2/4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Stephen Lombardozzi | WSH | vs PIT | 9-7 W | 3/5 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Freddie Freeman | ATL | @ NYM | 4-7 L | 2/3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Jordy Mercer | PIT | @ WSH | 7-9 L | 3/4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Derek Norris | OAK | vs LAA | 3-8 L | 2/4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Albert Pujols | LAA | @ OAK | 8-3 W | 3/4 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Daniel Murphy | NYM | vs ATL | 7-4 W | 3/5 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Austin Romine | NYY | @ TEX | 2-0 W | 3/4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Nick Franklin | SEA | vs MIN | 8-2 W | 1/4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Gaby Sanchez | PIT | @ WSH | 7-9 L | 3/3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Jesus Guzman | SD | @ MIL | 10-8 W | 1/1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Alexei Ramirez | CHW | vs DET | 7-4 W | 2/4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Adam LaRoche | WSH | vs PIT | 9-7 W | 2/4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| David Wright | NYM | vs ATL | 7-4 W | 2/5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| Alexi Amarista | SD | @ MIL | 10-8 W | 3/5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Ryan Zimmerman | WSH | vs PIT | 9-7 W | 3/5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Marlon Byrd | NYM | vs ATL | 7-4 W | 3/5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Dan Uggla | ATL | @ NYM | 4-7 L | 1/3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | MIA | @ COL | 5-3 W | 2/4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Torii Hunter | DET | @ CHW | 4-7 L | 1/4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| John Buck | NYM | vs ATL | 7-4 W | 2/5 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Donovan Solano | MIA | @ COL | 5-3 W | 1/4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Yesterday's Starting Pitcher Lines
| Player | Team | Opponent | Score | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K | PIT | DEC |
| Mark Buehrle | TOR | vs HOU | 4-0 W | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 108 | W |
| Juan Nicasio | COL | vs MIA | 3-5 L | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 98 | ND |
| Hisashi Iwakuma | SEA | vs MIN | 8-2 W | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 102 | W |
| Nate Eovaldi | MIA | @ COL | 5-3 W | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 78 | ND |
| Hiroki Kuroda | NYY | @ TEX | 2-0 W | 7 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 100 | W |
| Wade Miley | ARI | vs CHC | 3-1 W | 7.2 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 108 | W |
| Lance Lynn | STL | vs PHI | 3-1 W | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 118 | W |
| Erik Bedard | HOU | @ TOR | 0-4 L | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 95 | L |
| Jeremy Guthrie | KC | vs BAL | 7-1 W | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 102 | W |
| Mat Latos | CIN | @ LAD | 5-2 W | 7.2 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 106 | W |
| C.J. Wilson | LAA | @ OAK | 8-3 W | 7 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 123 | W |
| Jake Peavy | CHW | vs DET | 7-4 W | 7 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 118 | W |
| Derek Holland | TEX | vs NYY | 0-2 L | 7.1 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 94 | L |
| Zack Wheeler | NYM | vs ATL | 7-4 W | 6 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 95 | W |
| A.J. Burnett | PIT | @ WSH | 7-9 L | 7 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 107 | ND |
| Zack Greinke | LAD | vs CIN | 2-5 L | 7 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 105 | L |
| Kyle Kendrick | PHI | @ STL | 1-3 L | 6 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 98 | L |
| Gio Gonzalez | WSH | vs PIT | 9-7 W | 5.2 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 11 | 119 | ND |
| Edinson Volquez | SD | @ MIL | 10-8 W | 5.1 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 106 | W |
| Carlos Villanueva | CHC | @ ARI | 1-3 L | 5 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 103 | L |
| Alex Wood | ATL | @ NYM | 4-7 L | 4.1 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 90 | ND |
| Dan Straily | OAK | vs LAA | 3-8 L | 4.1 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 84 | L |
| Justin Verlander | DET | @ CHW | 4-7 L | 6 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 103 | L |
| Miguel Gonzalez | BAL | @ KC | 1-7 L | 4.2 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 68 | L |
| Yovani Gallardo | MIL | vs SD | 8-10 L | 3.2 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 85 | L |
| Kevin Correia | MIN | @ SEA | 2-8 L | 1.2 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 46 | L |
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