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Probable Pitchers for August 3, 2013
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Yesterday's Notable Stat Lines:
National League:
(53-56) Nationals – 4 at 1 – Brewers (46-63)
- Nationals SP Jordan Zimmermann fired six scoreless frames giving up four hits.
- Nationals OF Bryce Harper went 2-for-5 with a home run and two RBI.
- Nationals OF Jayson Werth doubled and singled twice.
- Brewers C Jonathan Lucroy homered.
(52-59) Rockies – 4 at 2 – Pirates (65-44)
- Rockies RP Rex Brothers surrendered a run on two hits, but still managed to secure his eighth save of the season.
- Rockies SP Jhoulys Chacin pitched an outstanding ballgame, surrendering just one run on six hits over his eight innings.
- Pirates OF Andrew McCutchen went 2-for-4 with a pair of doubles and an RBI.
- Pirates SP Gerrit Cole struck out six, but was handed his fifth loss of the season after surrendering three runs on three hits and a pair of walks over 5 1/3 innings.
- Rockies SS Troy Tulowitzki homered and drove home a pair of runs.
(64-44) Cardinals – 13 at 3 – Reds (60-50)
- Cardinals 2B Daniel Descalso socked a pair of solo homers and scored three runs.
- Cardinals SP Shelby Miller racked up eight strikeouts en route to his 11th victory of the season, allowing three runs on five hits over his five innings of work.
- Reds 1B Joey Votto blasted a three-run homer.
- Reds SP Bronson Arroyo was hammered, surrendering seven runs on eight hits in just 3 2/3 innings.
(59-49) Dodgers – 6 at 2 – Cubs (49-60)
- Batting out of the cleanup spot, Dodgers OF Yasiel Puig went 2-for-3 with an RBI and a walk.
- Cubs SP Travis Wood walked five and gave up five runs in 3 1/3 innings.
- Cubs OF Cole Gillespie went 3-for-5 with a couple of doubles and an RBI.
(65-45) Braves – 6 at 4 – Phillies (50-59)
- Braves 3B Chris Johnson went 2-for-4 with a solo homer.
- Braves SP Kris Medlen gave up four runs over six innings.
- Phillies SP Ethan Martin struggled in his major league debut, giving up six runs over 4 1/3 innings.
- Phillies OF Delmon Young went 3-for-4 with a solo homer.
American League:
(40-67) White Sox – 1 at 2 – Tigers (62-45)
- Tigers OF Austin Jackson's solo homer in the fifth inning, proved to be the difference.
- Tigers RP Joaquin Benoit slammed the door, protecting a one-run advantage and earning his 11th save of the season.
- Tigers SP Doug Fister earned his 10th win of the season on Friday, limiting the White Sox to one run on seven hits over eight strong innings of work.
- White Sox OF Alex Rios had a nice day at the dish, going 2-for-3 with a walk, the team's lone RBI and his 23rd stolen base of the season.
- White Sox SP Hector Santiago racked up seven strikeouts in a losing effort, allowing two runs on six hits and a walk over his seven frames.
(50-59) Blue Jays – 5 at 7 – Angels (50-58)
- Angels OF Kole Calhoun went 4-for-6 and hit his first major league home run.
- Angels RP Ernesto Frieri picked up his 26th save with a scoreless ninth.
(61-49) Rangers – 8 at 3 – Athletics (63-46)
- Rangers 2B Jurickson Profar got the start at DH and homered.
- Rangers SP Alexi Ogando was removed after allowing three runs in four innings and walking five.
- Athletics SP Tommy Milone was tagged for six runs in 3 2/3 innings.
(50-59) Mariners – 8 at 11 – Orioles (61-49)
- Orioles 1B Chris Davis launched his 40th home run of the season.
- Orioles SP Chris Tillman allowed six runs over 5 1/3 innings giving up eight hits.
- Mariners SP Aaron Harang was blasted for seven runs in five innings.
- Orioles OF Nate McLouth went 2-for-5 with a grand slam and two runs scored in a slugfest.
- Mariners DH Kendrys Morales finished 4-for-4 with a home run, two RBI and two runs scored.
(36-72) Astros – 3 at 4 – Twins (46-60) (13 innings)
- Astros RP Chia-Jen Lo blew a save opportunity.
- Twins 2B Brian Dozier played hero by delivering a walk-off RBI single in the 13th inning.
- Twins SP Samuel Deduno gave up two runs over six innings in a no-decision.
- Astros SP Jared Cosart was handed a no-decision after tossing seven innings of one-run ball.
- Astros SS Jonathan Villar went 0-for-4 with a walk, a run scored and two strikeouts.
Inter League:
(56-53) Diamondbacks – 7 at 6 – Red Sox (66-45)
- Diamondbacks OF Cody Ross had a big night against his former team, going 4-for-5 with a home run, three RBI, two runs scored, and a stolen base.
- Diamondbacks SP Randall Delgado notched his third straight victory, despite allowing a season-high six runs (four earned) over six innings.
- Red Sox SP Jon Lester was tagged for six runs over 4 1/3 innings.
- Red Sox SS Stephen Drew went 2-for-2 with a two-run homer and a sacrifice fly.
(54-51) Royals – 2 at 4 – Mets (48-58) (11 innings)
- Mets OF Eric Young, Jr. blasted a walk-off two-run homer in the 11th inning.
- Mets RP David Aardsma blew a save chance.
- Mets SP Dillon Gee surrendered one run over seven-plus innings in a no-decision.
- Royals SP Wade Davis yielded two runs over five innings in a no-decision.
- Royals SS Alcides Escobar went 0-for-4 with a walk in Friday's extra-inning loss to the Mets.
(60-49) Indians – 0 at 10 – Marlins (43-65)
- Marlins 1B Logan Morrison went 4-for-5 and plated four runs.
- Marlins SP Jose Fernandez delivered an absolutely dominating performance, striking out a career-high 14 over eight shutout innings.
- Indians SS Asdrubal Cabrera had a rough night, going 1-for-4 with three strikeouts, and also making a defensive miscue that led to three unearned runs.
- Indians SP Ubaldo Jimenez struggled in a losing effort, surrendering five runs (two earned) on nine hits over four innings.
(49-59) Giants – 4 at 1 – Rays (64-45)
- Giants SP Madison Bumgarner notched his 11th victory by tossing seven innings of one-run ball.
- Rays SP Chris Archer gave up four runs over seven innings.
- Giants 1B Brandon Belt went 3-for-4 with a home run, two RBI, and two runs scored.
- Rays 2B Ben Zobrist finished 2-for-3 with an RBI single.
(56-52) Yankees – 2 at 7 – Padres (51-59)
- Padres SP Andrew Cashner pitched seven innings of two-run ball.
- Starting on six days' rest, Yankees SP CC Sabathia gave up five runs and 11 hits in 5 2/3 innings.
- Padres SS Everth Cabrera went 4-for-5 with an RBI.
Player Transactions:
National League:
- Phillies purchased the contract of RHP Zach Miner from Triple-A Lehigh Valley.
- Phillies designated RHP J.C. Ramirez for assignment.
- Pirates optioned RHP Vic Black to Triple-A Indianapolis.
- Pirates activated RHP Jared Hughes from the 15-day disabled list.
- Phillies placed LHP Jonathan Pettibone on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to July 29, with a right shoulder strain.
- Cubs designated OF Julio Borbon for assignment.
- Chris Cotillo of MLB Daily Dish reports that the Dodgers have placed SP Ted Lilly on unconditional release waivers.
- Mets OF Jordany Valdespin was issued a three-game suspension at Triple-A Las Vegas for his role in a bench-clearing incident on Monday.
- Mets purchased the contract of LHP Pedro Feliciano from Triple-A Las Vegas.
- The Pirates are promoting prospect right-hander Jameson Taillon to Triple-A Indianapolis.
- Mets placed LHP Josh Edgin on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to July 30, with a stress fracture in his ribs.
- The Dodgers promoted SS Corey Seager to High-A Rancho Cucamonga.
American League:
- Toronto's Melky Cabrera, Seattle's Aaron Harang, Milwaukee's Mike Gonzalez and Miami's Placido Polanco were all placed on waivers Friday, according to the Boston Globe's Nick Cafardo.
- Rangers claimed INF Adam Rosales off waivers from the Athletics.
- Indians released RHP Boof Bonser.
- Twins recalled OF Oswaldo Arcia from Triple-A Rochester.
- The Red Sox promoted pitching prospect Anthony Ranaudo from Double-A Portland to Triple-A Pawtucket.
- Tigers released RHP Cesar Carrillo.
- Yankees designated OF Thomas Neal for assignment.
- Yankees optioned OF Melky Mesa to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
- Yankees activated OF Curtis Granderson from the 60-day disabled list.
- Orioles activated RHP Steve Johnson from the 15-day disabled list.
- Rangers optioned OF Engel Beltre to Triple-A Round Rock.
- Tigers optioned INF Hernan Perez to Double-A Erie.
- Twins purchased the contract of LHP Andrew Albers from Triple-A Rochester.
Injury Updates:
National League:
- The Braves don't yet have a timetable for OF Reed Johnson's (Achilles) return.
- Braves SP Paul Maholm (wrist) hopes to throw a light bullpen session off the mound sometime this weekend.
- Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez said C Gerald Laird (kidney stone) needs a few more days to recover.
- Brewers RP Tom Gorzelanny was removed from his start on Friday after just four batters, after taking a Jayson Werth line drive off of his throwing elbow.
- Braves OF Jordan Schafer (ankle) will begin a minor league rehab assignment Saturday with Triple-A Gwinnett.
- Braves OF B.J. Upton (groin) could be activated from the disabled list Saturday.
- Phillies SP Cliff Lee (neck) will make his next start Sunday against the Braves.
- Mets RP Bobby Parnell (neck) will be unavailable Friday and Saturday against the Royals.
- Brewers SP Marco Estrada (hamstring) has been sent to Triple-A Nashville on a rehab assignment.
- Mets 3B David Wright is scheduled to undergo an MRI on his right hamstring on Saturday.
- Padres C Yasmani Grandal will undergo reconstructive ACL surgery on his right knee on August 6.
- Rockies OF Carlos Gonzalez does not expect to return to the Rockies' lineup on Saturday.
American League:
- OF Darin Mastroianni (ankle) has been sent to the Twins' spring training complex in Fort Myers, Florida to begin a minor league rehab assignment.
- Angels OF Peter Bourjos (wrist) took batting practice for the second consecutive day Thursday.
- Angels SP Jason Vargas (arm) will throw a three-inning simulated game on Saturday.
- Athletics C John Jaso (concussion) doesn't believe he'll be ready for activation this weekend.
- Twins general manager Terry Ryan said Friday that SP Vance Worley (elbow) has resumed playing catch without any issues.
- Blue Jays OF Melky Cabrera's (knee) MRI revealed issues with the meniscus in his left knee, and he'll head to Florida to undergo further testing.
- Rays SP Alex Cobb (concussion, blister) is scheduled to make a minor league rehab start with Class-A Charlotte on Saturday.
Notes and Rumors
National League:
- Marlins OF Juan Pierre said he won't retire when his contract expires after this season.
- Giants RP Guillermo Moscoso will start Sunday against the Rays.
- Giants manager Bruce Bochy announced Friday that SP Barry Zito has been pulled from the starting rotation.
- Mets manager Terry Collins said Friday that RP David Aardsma will close while Bobby Parnell (neck) is sidelined.
- Phillies SP John Lannan will start Saturday against the Braves.
- The Mets are expected to recall OF Mike Baxter on Saturday.
- SP Jeremy Hefner will start for the Mets on Saturday after Carlos Torres had to be used in relief on Friday.
- Mets OF Lucas Duda homered and drove home three runs during his most recent rehab game with Class-A St. Lucie on Friday.
American League:
- CBS Sports' Jon Heyman reports that Biogenesis suspensions will indeed be levied on Monday.
- Angels RP Ernesto Frieri knows he's fighting to save his closer's job.
- Mariners RP Danny Farquhar credits his new approach to a pep talk from 41-year-old catcher Henry Blanco.
- White Sox manager Robin Ventura has used Paul Konerko exclusively as the designated hitter since the slugger returned from the disabled list on July 22.
- Rangers manager Ron Washington indicated Friday that 2B Jurickson Profar will be used primarily in the infield, even if Nelson Cruz is suspended.
- Astros RP Brett Oberholtzer will start Monday against the Red Sox.
- Mariners acting manager Robby Thompson said Friday that RP Tom Wilhelmsen is out as closer for the time being.
- The Astros have listed RP Brett Oberholtzer as a starting pitcher.
- White Sox OF Avisail Garcia made a very strong impression on his new employer during his first start with Triple-A Charlotte on Friday, going 3-for-4 with a homer
Yesterday's Top Hitters
| PLAYER | TEAM | OPP | SCORE | H/AB | HR | R | RBI | BB | TB | SB |
| Cody Ross | ARI | @ BOS | 7-6 W | 4/5 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 1 |
| Logan Morrison | MIA | vs CLE | 10-0 W | 4/5 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Daniel Descalso | STL | @ CIN | 13-3 W | 3/5 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Kendrys Morales | SEA | @ BAL | 8-11 L | 4/4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Allen Craig | STL | @ CIN | 13-3 W | 3/3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Brandon Belt | SF | @ TB | 4-1 W | 3/4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Kole Calhoun | LAA | vs TOR | 7-5 W | 4/5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Ryan Flaherty | BAL | vs SEA | 11-8 W | 3/4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Carlos Beltran | STL | @ CIN | 13-3 W | 3/3 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Nate McLouth | BAL | vs SEA | 11-8 W | 2/5 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| J.B. Shuck | LAA | vs TOR | 7-5 W | 3/4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Delmon Young | PHI | vs ATL | 4-6 L | 3/4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Stephen Drew | BOS | vs ARI | 6-7 L | 2/2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Joey Votto | CIN | vs STL | 3-13 L | 2/2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| Everth Cabrera | SD | vs NYY | 7-2 W | 4/5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Michael Morse | SEA | @ BAL | 8-11 L | 2/4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Troy Tulowitzki | COL | @ PIT | 4-2 W | 2/3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Chris Nelson | LAA | vs TOR | 7-5 W | 3/4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Cole Gillespie | CHC | vs LAD | 2-6 L | 3/4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | ATL | @ PHI | 6-4 W | 2/4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Eric Young Jr. | NYM | vs KC | 4-2 W | 2/5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Brian Dozier | MIN | vs HOU | 4-3 W | 3/7 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Bryce Harper | WSH | @ MIL | 4-1 W | 2/5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Brian McCann | ATL | @ PHI | 6-4 W | 2/5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | ARI | @ BOS | 7-6 W | 2/5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| David Wright | NYM | vs KC | 4-2 W | 2/5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Michael Saunders | SEA | @ BAL | 8-11 L | 1/3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jake Marisnick | MIA | vs CLE | 10-0 W | 3/5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| Adam Jones | BAL | vs SEA | 11-8 W | 2/4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Martin Prado | ARI | @ BOS | 7-6 W | 2/5 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Yesterday's Starting Pitcher Lines
| Player | Team | Opponent | Score | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K | PIT | DEC |
| Jose Fernandez | MIA | vs CLE | 10-0 W | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 108 | W |
| Dillon Gee | NYM | vs KC | 4-2 W | 7 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 104 | ND |
| Jhoulys Chacin | COL | @ PIT | 4-2 W | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 96 | W |
| Madison Bumgarner | SF | @ TB | 4-1 W | 7 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 112 | W |
| Doug Fister | DET | vs CHW | 2-1 W | 8 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 88 | W |
| Jarred Cosart | HOU | @ MIN | 3-4 L | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 99 | ND |
| Jordan Zimmermann | WSH | @ MIL | 4-1 W | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 100 | W |
| Hector Santiago | CHW | @ DET | 1-2 L | 7 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 106 | L |
| Andrew Cashner | SD | vs NYY | 7-2 W | 7 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 97 | W |
| Samuel Deduno | MIN | vs HOU | 4-3 W | 6 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 104 | ND |
| Gerrit Cole | PIT | vs COL | 2-4 L | 5.1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 102 | L |
| Tom Gorzelanny | MIL | vs WSH | 1-4 L | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13 | ND |
| Kris Medlen | ATL | @ PHI | 6-4 W | 6 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 96 | W |
| Shelby Miller | STL | @ CIN | 13-3 W | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 97 | W |
| Chris Archer | TB | vs SF | 1-4 L | 7 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 109 | L |
| Wade Davis | KC | @ NYM | 2-4 L | 5 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 104 | ND |
| Randall Delgado | ARI | @ BOS | 7-6 W | 6 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 97 | W |
| Hyun-Jin Ryu | LAD | @ CHC | 6-2 W | 5.1 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 101 | W |
| Todd Redmond | TOR | @ LAA | 5-7 L | 3.2 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 92 | ND |
| Alexi Ogando | TEX | @ OAK | 8-3 W | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 92 | ND |
| Tommy Hanson | LAA | vs TOR | 7-5 W | 5.1 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 80 | ND |
| Ubaldo Jimenez | CLE | @ MIA | 0-10 L | 4 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 107 | L |
| Chris Tillman | BAL | vs SEA | 11-8 W | 5.1 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 102 | W |
| CC Sabathia | NYY | @ SD | 2-7 L | 5.2 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 105 | L |
| Ethan Martin | PHI | vs ATL | 4-6 L | 4.1 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 93 | L |
| Aaron Harang | SEA | @ BAL | 8-11 L | 5 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 91 | L |
| Jon Lester | BOS | vs ARI | 6-7 L | 4.1 | 11 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 102 | ND |
| Travis Wood | CHC | vs LAD | 2-6 L | 3.1 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 96 | L |
| Tommy Milone | OAK | vs TEX | 3-8 L | 3.2 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 76 | L |
| Bronson Arroyo | CIN | vs STL | 3-13 L | 3.2 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 84 | L |
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