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Probable Pitchers for August 1, 2013
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Yesterday's Notable Stat Lines:
National League:
(48-57) Mets – 2 at 3 – Marlins (41-65)
- Marlins OF Jake Marisnick went 1-for-3 with the first home run of his career.
- Mets 1B Ike Davis went 2-for-3 with an RBI double.
- Marlins SP Henderson Alvarez allowed two runs in 7 1/3 innings of work to earn the win.
- Mets SP Jenrry Mejia allowed three runs over six innings.
(51-58) Rockies – 0 at 9 – Braves (63-45)
- Braves SP Mike Minor continued his breakout season, allowing no runs, and two hits while striking out six.
- Braves C Brian McCann went 1-for-4 with a three-run homer.
- Rockies SP Tyler Chatwood allowed eight runs — seven earned — on 10 hits in 2 1/3 innings.
- Braves 1B Freddie Freeman went 4-for-4 with two RBI.
(46-62) Brewers – 1 at 6 – Cubs (49-58)
- Cubs 1B Anthony Rizzo went 2-for-4 with a home run.
- Brewers C Jonathan Lucroy went 2-for-4 with an RBI.
- Cubs OF David DeJesus went 2-for-3 with three RBI.
- Brewers SP Wily Peralta allowed four runs — three earned — in five innings.
- Cubs SP Edwin Jackson allowed one run over eight innings while striking out four.
(62-44) Cardinals – 4 at 5 – Pirates (65-42)
- Pirates SP Jeff Locke was chased after four innings, allowing four runs on a career-high 10 hits and a walk but escaping with a no-decision.
- Cardinals SP Adam Wainwright was charged with four runs on eight hits and a walk over seven innings.
- Pirates 2B Neil Walker had a single and a solo homer.
(60-49) Reds – 4 at 1 – Padres (50-59)
- Reds SP Homer Bailey allowed just an unearned run over 8 1/3 innings and struck out seven.
- Reds 2B Brandon Phillips went 3-for-5 and hit his 13th homer.
- Padres 2B Jedd Gyorko went hitless again, leaving him 5-for-50 since he came off the disabled list.
(47-59) Giants – 9 at 2 – Phillies (50-57)
- Giants RP Chad Gaudin spun seven innings of one-run ball while striking out five.
- Phillies SP Kyle Kendrick was lit up for seven runs – six earned – over just two innings.
- Giants 1B Brett Pill went 3-for-5 with a homer and four RBI.
American League:
(40-65) White Sox – 5 at 6 – Indians (59-48) (10 innings)
- Indians C Carlos Santana went 2-for-5 with a 10th-inning, walk-off home run.
- White Sox RP Addison Reed suffered his fifth blown save of the season, allowing two runs in an inning of work.
- Indians SP Corey Kluber allowed four runs in 8 2/3 innings in a no-decision.
- White Sox SP Jose Quintana allowed three runs in five innings in a no-decision against the Indians on Wednesday.
(48-58) Angels – 1 at 2 – Rangers (59-49)
- Rangers 3B Adrian Beltre hit a walk-off solo home run.
- Angels OF Josh Hamilton went 1-for-2 with a home run.
- Rangers SP Martin Perez allowed one run in 7 1/3 innings but took a no-decision.
- Angels SP Jerome Williams allowed one run in 7 2/3 innings in a no-decision.
(50-57) Blue Jays – 5 at 2 – Athletics (63-45) (10 innings)
- Blue Jays SP R.A. Dickey surrendered just a pair of unearned runs over six innings in a no-decision.
- Blue Jays OF Colby Rasmus finished 3-for-5 with a double and two RBI.
- Athletics OF Coco Crisp went hitless in a fourth straight game.
(36-70) Astros – 11 at 0 – Orioles (59-49)
- Astros RP Brett Oberholtzer allowed just three hits over seven innings of work.
- Astros C Jason Castro went 3-for-4 with a grand slam and two doubles.
- Orioles SP Miguel Gonzalez had his second straight poor outing, allowing nine runs — four earned — in 3 2/3 innings.
- Astros 3B Matt Dominguez went 4-for-5 with a home run and three runs scored.
(50-57) Mariners – 4 at 5 – Red Sox (65-44) (15 innings)
- Red Sox SS Stephen Drew hit a walkoff RBI ground-rule single.
- Red Sox SP John Lackey surrendered three earned runs in seven innings.
- Mariners SP Hisashi Iwakuma allowed two (unearned) runs as Mariners lost to the Red Sox on Wednesday night.
(53-51) Royals – 4 at 3 – Twins (45-59)
- Royals RP Greg Holland earned his 28th save of the season.
Inter League:
(52-56) Nationals – 1 at 11 – Tigers (61-45)
- Nationals SP Gio Gonzalez was lit up for 10 runs in 3 1/3 innings.
- Tigers OF Torii Hunter went 4-for-6 with a homer and two doubles.
- Tigers SP Justin Verlander allowed one run and four hits in six innings.
- Nationals 1B Adam LaRoche went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts to finish July with a .159 average in 88 at-bats.
(56-51) Yankees – 3 at 0 – Dodgers (57-49)
- Yankees RP Mariano Rivera tossed a perfect ninth inning for his 34th save of the season.
- Dodgers OF Andre Ethier went 2-for-4.
- Yankees SP Hiroki Kuroda fired seven shutout innings in a no-decision.
- Dodgers SP Clayton Kershaw twirled eight shutout innings in a no-decision.
(55-52) Diamondbacks – 7 at 0 – Rays (64-44)
- Diamondbacks SP Wade Miley allowed two hits, striking out eight, over 6 1/3 innings.
- Diamondbacks OF Cody Ross went 3-for-5 with two RBI.
- Rays SP Jeremy Hellickson allowed four runs in 4 1/3 innings.
- Diamondbacks 3B Eric Chavez went 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI.
Player Transactions:
National League:
- Brewers placed RHP Yovani Gallardo on the 15-day disabled list with a hamstring strain.
- Padres acquired RHP Ian Kennedy from the Diamondbacks for LHP Joe Thatcher, RHP Matt Stites and a compensation B draft pick.
- Cubs optioned RHP Jake Arrieta to Triple-A Iowa.
- Diamondbacks sent RHP Nate Adcock outright to Triple-A Reno.
- Cardinals recalled 1B/OF Brock Peterson from Triple-A Memphis.
- Cardinals recalled OF Adron Chambers from Triple-A Memphis.
- Cardinals placed OF Shane Robinson on the 15-day disabled list with a right shoulder strain.
- Cardinals placed C Yadier Molina on the 15-day disabled list with a right knee sprain.
- The Padres have promoted prospect catcher Austin Hedges to Double-A San Antonio.
- Nationals released C Kelly Shoppach.
- Reds sent RHP Greg Reynolds outright to Triple-A Louisville.
- Dodgers acquired C Drew Butera from the Twins for a player to be named later.
- Pirates acquired INF Robert Andino from the Mariners in exchange for a player to be named later.
- Pirates released INF Brandon Inge.
- Reds signed OF Brandon Short to a minor league contract.
- Dodgers recalled OF Scott Van Slyke from Triple-A Albuquerque.
- Dodgers optioned INF/OF Elian Herrera to Triple-A Albuquerque.
American League:
- Rays placed LHP Matt Moore on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to July 29, with left elbow soreness.
- The Orioles have acquired Bud Norris from the Astros for L.J. Hoes, prospect Josh Hader and a draft pick, according to FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal.
- Astros acquired RHP Kyle Smith from the Royals for OF Justin Maxwell.
- Indians optioned RHP Vinnie Pestano to Triple-A Columbus.
- Angels purchased the contract of INF Chris Nelson from Triple-A Salt Lake.
- The Red Sox will promote prospect LHP Henry Owens to Double-A Portland.
- Athletics designated INF Adam Rosales for assignment.
- White Sox recalled OF Jordan Danks from Triple-A Charlotte.
- Tigers recalled RHP Luis Marte from Triple-A Toledo, placed him on the 15-day disabled list with a right shoulder injury.
- Yankees activated INF Jayson Nix from the 15-day disabled list.
- Rays recalled INF Ryan Roberts from Triple-A Durham.
- Orioles activated INF Steve Pearce from the disabled list.
- Orioles sent RHP Jairo Asencio outright to Triple-A Norfolk.
- Orioles placed RHP Jason Hammel on the 15-day disabled list with right forearm tenderness.
- Astros released 1B Carlos Pena.
Injury Updates:
National League:
- Phillies manager Charlie Manuel said that OF Domonic Brown (concussion) likely will not return from the 7-day disabled list when he's first eligible Thursday.
- Diamondbacks general manager Kevin Towers said Wednesday that SP Trevor Cahill (hip, shoulder) could need two more rehab starts.
- Phillies SP Cliff Lee (neck) took batting practice on Wednesday and is expected to make a start this weekend.
- An MRI taken Wednesday afternoon on Cardinals C Yadier Molina's right knee showed no structural damage.
- Pirates C Michael McKenry underwent surgery Tuesday to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee.
- Nationals OF Bryce Harper was diagnosed with a hip spasm.
- Rockies OF Carlos Gonzalez was diagnosed with a sprained right middle finger after an X-ray came back clean.
- Giants 3B Pablo Sandoval (heel) is expected to return to the lineup Thursday.
- Mets C John Buck will be placed on paternity leave soon.
- MLB.com's Ken Gurnick reports that Dodgers OF Matt Kemp's sprained left ankle is healing slower than expected and he could be out until September.
- SP Mark Rogers (shoulder, arm) will begin a rehab assignment with the Brewers' rookie-level team in Arizona Wednesday.
- The Reds remain unsure when SP Johnny Cueto (lat) will resume a throwing program.
- Cardinals C Yadier Molina had fluid drained and received a cortisone shot for his ailing right knee.
American League:
- Athletics OF Josh Reddick is not experiencing concussion symptoms.
- Athletics SP Brett Anderson (foot) will throw a live bullpen session on Friday.
- White Sox OF Alex Rios is day-to-day after X-rays came back negative on his left foot.
- Angels OF Peter Bourjos (wrist) took batting practice in a cage on Wednesday and reported feeling fine.
- Astros RP Travis Blackley has a contusion above his left eye.
- Yankees C Francisco Cervelli will have his sore elbow examined later this week by Dr. James Andrews.
- Yankees OF Curtis Granderson (finger) is expected back Friday.
- An MRI taken Wednesday afternoon on Rays SP Matt Moore's sore left elbow showed no structural damage.
- Rangers SP Nick Tepesch (elbow) said he's been playing catch "on and off" since being placed on the DL earlier this month and hasn't had any issues.
- Royals DH Billy Butler has been playing through neck stiffness.
- Royals 2B Chris Getz (knee) is expected to return to the lineup this weekend.
- Royals OF Lorenzo Cain was unavailable to play Wednesday after feeling tightness in his left groin while warming up.
- Blue Jays RP Dustin McGowan will be placed on the disabled list after tweaking his side during an appearance on Monday.
- Twins 2B Brian Dozier (back) is expected to return to the lineup Thursday.
- Astros OF Brandon Barnes left Wednesday's game against the Orioles with lower back tightness.
- Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports that the Blue Jays are expected to activate RP Sergio Santos (elbow) from the disabled list Thursday.
- Angels SP Jason Vargas (arm) will throw a simulated game Thursday.
- Angels RP Sean Burnett has been ruled out for the season and is leaning towards having surgery to repair a torn flexor tendon in his left elbow.
Notes and Rumors
National League:
- Giants manager Bruce Bochy wouldn't commit to using SP Barry Zito for his scheduled start on Sunday in Tampa.
- RP Zeke Spruill will make a spot start for the Diamondbacks on Thursday against the Rangers.
- Mets manager Terry Collins said the club could use SP Zack Wheeler as a reliever for the final couple weeks of the season in order to limit his innings.
- Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that the Cardinals have made an offer to Nationals C Kelly Shoppach.
American League:
- Rob Bradford of WEEI.com reports that the Red Sox will call up 3B Brock Holt to replace Jose Iglesias for the time being.
- Major League Baseball will suspend Alex Rodriguez for life if he doesn't reach a settlement in connection with the Biogenesis saga, reports Craig Calcaterra of HardballTalk.
- SP Bud Norris will make his Orioles' debut on Thursday against the Astros.
- Red Sox SP Brandon Workman has been moved to the bullpen.
Yesterday's Top Hitters
| PLAYER | TEAM | OPP | SCORE | H/AB | HR | R | RBI | BB | TB | SB |
| Torii Hunter | DET | vs WSH | 11-1 W | 4/5 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jason Castro | HOU | @ BAL | 11-0 W | 3/4 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Matt Dominguez | HOU | @ BAL | 11-0 W | 4/5 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Brett Pill | SF | @ PHI | 9-2 W | 3/5 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Freddie Freeman | ATL | vs COL | 9-0 W | 4/4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Kyle Seager | SEA | @ BOS | 4-5 L | 3/6 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | ARI | @ TB | 7-0 W | 2/3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Dustin Pedroia | BOS | vs SEA | 5-4 W | 2/6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Alex Avila | DET | vs WSH | 11-1 W | 2/3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Anthony Rizzo | CHC | vs MIL | 6-1 W | 2/4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Eric Chavez | ARI | @ TB | 7-0 W | 2/4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Brandon Phillips | CIN | @ SD | 4-1 W | 3/5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Michael Brantley | CLE | vs CHW | 6-5 W | 3/4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Carlos Santana | CLE | vs CHW | 6-5 W | 2/5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Robbie Grossman | HOU | @ BAL | 11-0 W | 2/4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Colby Rasmus | TOR | @ OAK | 5-2 W | 3/5 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Neil Walker | PIT | vs STL | 5-4 W | 2/4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Nelson Cruz | TEX | vs LAA | 2-1 W | 2/3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Matt Holliday | STL | @ PIT | 4-5 L | 3/5 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
| Adrian Beltre | TEX | vs LAA | 2-1 W | 2/4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Starlin Castro | CHC | vs MIL | 6-1 W | 2/4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Brian McCann | ATL | vs COL | 9-0 W | 1/4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| David DeJesus | CHC | vs MIL | 6-1 W | 2/3 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Victor Martinez | DET | vs WSH | 11-1 W | 3/5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| David Lough | KC | @ MIN | 4-3 W | 3/4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Brandon Barnes | HOU | @ BAL | 11-0 W | 2/3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Alexei Ramirez | CHW | @ CLE | 5-6 L | 2/5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Alex Gordon | KC | @ MIN | 4-3 W | 2/5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Cody Ross | ARI | @ TB | 7-0 W | 3/5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Josh Hamilton | LAA | @ TEX | 1-2 L | 1/2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
Yesterday's Starting Pitcher Lines
| Player | Team | Opponent | Score | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K | PIT | DEC |
| Mike Minor | ATL | vs COL | 9-0 W | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 95 | W |
| Brett Oberholtzer | HOU | @ BAL | 11-0 W | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 87 | W |
| Clayton Kershaw | LAD | vs NYY | 0-3 L | 8 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 97 | ND |
| Homer Bailey | CIN | @ SD | 4-1 W | 8.1 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 116 | W |
| Hiroki Kuroda | NYY | @ LAD | 3-0 W | 7 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 103 | ND |
| Wade Miley | ARI | @ TB | 7-0 W | 6.1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 116 | W |
| Chad Gaudin | SF | @ PHI | 9-2 W | 7 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 98 | W |
| Martin Perez | TEX | vs LAA | 2-1 W | 7.1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 95 | ND |
| Edwin Jackson | CHC | vs MIL | 6-1 W | 8 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 94 | W |
| Justin Verlander | DET | vs WSH | 11-1 W | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 103 | W |
| Corey Kluber | CLE | vs CHW | 6-5 W | 8.2 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 95 | ND |
| R.A. Dickey | TOR | @ OAK | 5-2 W | 6 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 95 | ND |
| Jerome Williams | LAA | @ TEX | 1-2 L | 7.2 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 95 | ND |
| Henderson Alvarez | MIA | vs NYM | 3-2 W | 7.1 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 89 | W |
| Jeremy Guthrie | KC | @ MIN | 4-3 W | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 107 | W |
| John Lackey | BOS | vs SEA | 5-4 W | 7 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 95 | ND |
| Hisashi Iwakuma | SEA | @ BOS | 4-5 L | 5.2 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 102 | ND |
| Jenrry Mejia | NYM | @ MIA | 2-3 L | 6 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 96 | L |
| Bartolo Colon | OAK | vs TOR | 2-5 L | 6 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 97 | ND |
| Adam Wainwright | STL | @ PIT | 4-5 L | 7 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 108 | ND |
| Eric Stults | SD | vs CIN | 1-4 L | 6.2 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 109 | L |
| Kevin Correia | MIN | vs KC | 3-4 L | 6 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 94 | ND |
| Wily Peralta | MIL | @ CHC | 1-6 L | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 87 | L |
| Jose Quintana | CHW | @ CLE | 5-6 L | 5 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 109 | ND |
| Jeremy Hellickson | TB | vs ARI | 0-7 L | 4.1 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 92 | L |
| Jeff Locke | PIT | vs STL | 5-4 W | 4 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 89 | ND |
| Miguel Gonzalez | BAL | vs HOU | 0-11 L | 3.2 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 86 | L |
| Kyle Kendrick | PHI | vs SF | 2-9 L | 2 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 58 | L |
| Tyler Chatwood | COL | @ ATL | 0-9 L | 2.1 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 60 | L |
| Gio Gonzalez | WSH | @ DET | 1-11 L | 3.1 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 77 | L |
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