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Probable Pitchers for August 4, 2013
PITCHf/x cards of today's probable pitchers can be found here: BrooksBaseball.net Probable Pitchers
Yesterday's Notable Stat Lines:
National League:
(54-56) Nationals – 3 at 0 – Brewers (46-64)
- Nationals RP Rafael Soriano picked up his 28th save of the season.
- Nationals SP Dan Haren went seven scoreless innings.
- Brewers RP Donovan Hand yielded three earned runs in seven innings.
(52-60) Rockies – 2 at 5 – Pirates (66-44)
- Pirates SP Francisco Liriano tossed seven shutout innings walking five batters, but gave up only two hits.
(64-45) Cardinals – 3 at 8 – Reds (61-50)
- Reds C Devin Mesoraco went 2-for-4 with two home runs.
- Reds OF Shin-Soo Choo went 1-for-5 with a home run.
- Reds SP Tony Cingrani allowed three runs while striking out seven over five innings in a win.
- Cardinals SP Jake Westbrook allowed five runs in five innings.
(60-49) Dodgers – 3 at 0 – Cubs (49-61)
- Dodgers RP Kenley Jansen earned his 16th save of the season.
- Dodgers SP Chris Capuano threw 6 1/3 scoreless innings.
- Cubs SP Jeff Samardzija surrendered three runs in six innings while allowing seven hits.
(66-45) Braves – 5 at 4 – Phillies (50-60) (12 innings)
- Braves RP Craig Kimbrel collected his 33rd save of the season.
- Braves SP Brandon Beachy gave up four runs—three earned—in 6 1/3 innings.
- Phillies SP John Lannan yielded four runs—two earned—in 4 1/3 innings.
American League:
(40-68) White Sox – 0 at 3 – Tigers (63-45)
- Tigers SP Max Scherzer fired 7 2/3 scoreless innings while striking out six.
(50-60) Blue Jays – 3 at 7 – Angels (51-58)
- Angels SP Jered Weaver picked up his 6th win of the season going 7.2 innings for the victory.
- Angels OF Kole Calhoun hit his 2nd homer of the year.
- Blue Jays 3B Brett Lawrie hit his 8th homerun of the season.
(61-50) Rangers – 2 at 4 – Athletics (64-46)
- Athletics SP Jarrod Parker allowed two runs over six innings while striking out six.
- Rangers SP Matt Garza allowed four earned runs on eight hits.
- Athletics OF Yoenis Cespedes launched a two-run homer.
- Rangers 2B Ian Kinsler hit his 10th home run of the season.
(51-59) Mariners – 8 at 4 – Orioles (61-50)
- Mariners RP Danny Farquhar earned his first save of the season.
- Mariners SP Erasmo Ramirez moved to 3-0 striking out six while allowing four hits.
- Orioles SP Scott Feldman surrendered five earned runs over 4 2/3 innings.
(36-73) Astros – 4 at 6 – Twins (47-60)
- Twins RP Glen Perkins picked up his 26th save of the season.
- Astros 1B Brett Wallace launched his 8th homer of the year.
Inter League:
(56-54) Diamondbacks – 2 at 5 – Red Sox (67-45)
- SP Jake Peavy won his Red Sox debut allowing two runs in seven innings while striking out seven.
- Diamondbacks SP Patrick Corbin surrendered three earned runs in six innings.
- Diamondbacks 1B Paul Goldschmidt slugged his 26th home run of the season.
(55-51) Royals – 4 at 3 – Mets (48-59) (12 innings)
- Royals OF Justin Maxwell launched a go-ahead pinch-hit homer off David Aardsma.
- Royals RP Bruce Chen was handed a no-decision allowing just one run over six innings.
- Mets SP Jeremy Hefner allowed three runs over six innings in a no-decision.
- Mets 2B Daniel Murphy went 2-for-5 with a solo home run and a stolen base.
(61-49) Indians – 4 at 3 – Marlins (43-66)
- Marlins SP Jacob Turner allowed two runs in six innings in a no-decision.
- Indians SP Zach McAllister allowed two runs, striking out seven, over 5 1/3 innings.
- Indians OF Michael Bourn went 2-for-4 with three stolen bases and three runs scored.
- Indians 2B Jason Kipnis went 3-for-4 with three RBI.
(49-60) Giants – 1 at 2 – Rays (65-45) (10 innings)
- Giants SP Tim Lincecum allowed just one run in seven innings in a no-decision.
- Rays OF Wil Myers hit a walkoff RBI single in the 10th inning.
- Rays SP David Price allowed one run in nine innings while striking out five.
(57-52) Yankees – 3 at 0 – Padres (51-60)
- Yankees SP Ivan Nova struck out eight in seven scoreless innings.
- Padres RP Tyson Ross yielded two runs in six-plus innings and struck out nine.
- Yankees OF Curtis Granderson went 2-for-4 with a homer and a stolen base in his second game back from the disabled list.
Player Transactions:
National League:
- Cubs purchased the contract of INF Donnie Murphy from Triple-A Iowa.
- Reds recalled RHP Pedro Villarreal from Triple-A Louisville.
- Reds optioned RHP from Curtis Partch to Triple-A Louisville.
- Braves activated OF B.J. Upton from the 15-day disabled list.
- Braves placed C Gerald Laird on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to July 26, with a kidney stone.
- Mets recalled OF Mike Baxter from Triple-A Las Vegas.
- Mets placed 3B David Wright on the 15-day disabled list with a right hamstring strain.
- Dodgers RP Brandon League has been placed on waivers.
- Padres signed SS Ronny Cedeno to a minor league contract; assigned him to High-A Lake Elsinore.
American League:
- White Sox released OF Dewayne Wise.
- Yankees promoted C Gary Sanchez to Double-A Trenton.
- Athletics recalled RHP Evan Scribner to Triple-A Sacramento.
- Athletics optioned LHP Tommy Milone to Triple-A Sacramento
- Blue Jays recalled RHP Brad Lincoln from Triple-A Buffalo.
- Blue Jays optioned RHP Todd Redmond to Triple-A Buffalo.
- Indians sent RHP Joe Martinez outright to Triple-A Columbus.
- Athletics acquired RHP Fernando Nieve from the Indians for cash considerations.
- Red Sox recalled RHP Rubby De La Rosa from Triple-A Pawtucket.
- Red Sox optioned RHP Pedro Beato to Triple-A Pawtucket.
- Orioles optioned RHP Steve Johnson to Triple-A Norfolk.
- Astros optioned OF Jimmy Paredes to Triple-A Oklahoma City.
Injury Updates:
National League:
- Brewers SP Marco Estrada (hamstring) allowed two runs on three hits over 2 2/3 innings in his first rehab start with Triple-A Nashville.
- Cubs RP Zach Putnam underwent surgery Friday to have bone spurs removed from his elbow.
- Reds GM Walt Jocketty expects OF Ryan Ludwick (shoulder) to return next week.
- Dodgers OF Yasiel Puig is day-to-day with a left thumb contusion.
- SP Ross Detwiler could miss the remainder of the season with a herniated disc in his lower back, according to Nationals manager Davey Johnson.
- Mets 3B David Wright (hamstring) is expected to miss 3-5 weeks.
- Rockies SP Roy Oswalt experienced a setback with his hamstring Saturday while throwing a simulated game.
- OF Jayson Werth left Saturday's game with a tweaked groin and will likely sit Sunday, according to Nationals manager Davey Johnson.
American League:
- An MRI to Orioles SP Jason Hammel's right forearm ruled out structural damage.
- Athletics SP Brett Anderson (foot) will throw a simulated game Tuesday.
- Royals 2B Chris Getz (knee) is expected to begin a rehab assignment Monday with Triple-A Omaha.
- Rays SP Alex Cobb (concussion, blister) pitched four innings for Class-A Charlotte as part of his rehab.
- Rangers OF Nelson Cruz exited Saturday's game after limping to first base on a groundout in the eighth inning.
- Yankees SS Derek Jeter will take the next two days off because of a minor right calf and leg discomfort.
- Tigers 3B Miguel Cabrera (abdomen) is hopeful to be back in the Tigers' lineup on Sunday.
Notes and Rumors
National League:
- Mets manager Terry Collins confirmed that RP Carlos Torres has officially been moved to the bullpen.
- Rockies owner Dick Monfort said the team has yet to decide whether to pick up RP Rafael Betancourt's $4.25 million option in 2014.
- Rockies owner Dick Monfort confirmed the team will exercise SP Jorge De La Rosa's $11 million option in 2014.
American League:
- Blue Jays SP Josh Johnson could have his next start skipped to give him more time to work through his problems in bullpen sessions.
- SP J.A. Happ will likely rejoin the Blue Jays rotation next week, Blue Jays manager John Gibbons said.
- SP Brad Peacock will start for the Astros on Sunday.
- Yankees 3B Alex Rodriguez will be suspended by Major League Baseball on Monday, likely through the end of the 2014 season.
Yesterday's Top Hitters
| PLAYER | TEAM | OPP | SCORE | H/AB | HR | R | RBI | BB | TB | SB |
| Michael Saunders | SEA | @ BAL | 8-4 W | 2/4 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Justin Smoak | SEA | @ BAL | 8-4 W | 3/3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
| Devin Mesoraco | CIN | vs STL | 8-3 W | 2/4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jose Tabata | PIT | vs COL | 5-2 W | 3/4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Curtis Granderson | NYY | @ SD | 3-0 W | 2/4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Shane Victorino | BOS | vs ARI | 5-2 W | 2/3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| John Mayberry Jr. | PHI | vs ATL | 4-5 L | 2/5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Brian Dozier | MIN | vs HOU | 6-4 W | 2/4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Matt Wieters | BAL | vs SEA | 4-8 L | 2/4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | vs SEA | 4-8 L | 2/4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jason Kipnis | CLE | @ MIA | 4-3 W | 3/4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Justin Upton | ATL | @ PHI | 5-4 W | 1/4 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| Carl Crawford | LAD | @ CHC | 3-0 W | 3/5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Daniel Murphy | NYM | vs KC | 3-4 L | 2/5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Howie Kendrick | LAA | vs TOR | 7-3 W | 3/4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Oswaldo Arcia | MIN | vs HOU | 6-4 W | 2/3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Jeff Francoeur | SF | @ TB | 1-2 L | 3/4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Michael Bourn | CLE | @ MIA | 4-3 W | 2/4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Michael Morse | SEA | @ BAL | 8-4 W | 2/5 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Jarrod Saltalamacchia | BOS | vs ARI | 5-2 W | 1/4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Andrew McCutchen | PIT | vs COL | 5-2 W | 2/3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| Brad Miller | SEA | @ BAL | 8-4 W | 3/6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Yoenis Cespedes | OAK | vs TEX | 4-2 W | 1/4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Justin Maxwell | KC | @ NYM | 4-3 W | 1/1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Miguel Tejada | KC | @ NYM | 4-3 W | 3/4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Brett Wallace | HOU | @ MIN | 4-6 L | 1/3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Shin-Soo Choo | CIN | vs STL | 8-3 W | 1/5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jimmy Rollins | PHI | vs ATL | 4-5 L | 2/6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | ARI | @ BOS | 2-5 L | 1/3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Brett Lawrie | TOR | @ LAA | 3-7 L | 1/4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Yesterday's Starting Pitcher Lines
| Player | Team | Opponent | Score | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K | PIT | DEC |
| David Price | TB | vs SF | 2-1 W | 9 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 105 | ND |
| Max Scherzer | DET | vs CHW | 3-0 W | 7.2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 107 | W |
| Ivan Nova | NYY | @ SD | 3-0 W | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 85 | W |
| Francisco Liriano | PIT | vs COL | 5-2 W | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 102 | W |
| Dan Haren | WSH | @ MIL | 3-0 W | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 102 | W |
| Bruce Chen | KC | @ NYM | 4-3 W | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 94 | ND |
| Jake Peavy | BOS | vs ARI | 5-2 W | 7 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 99 | W |
| Chris Capuano | LAD | @ CHC | 3-0 W | 6.1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 88 | W |
| Tim Lincecum | SF | @ TB | 1-2 L | 7 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 111 | ND |
| Tyson Ross | SD | vs NYY | 0-3 L | 6 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 95 | L |
| Zach McAllister | CLE | @ MIA | 4-3 W | 5.1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 99 | ND |
| John Danks | CHW | @ DET | 0-3 L | 7 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 107 | L |
| Donovan Hand | MIL | vs WSH | 0-3 L | 7 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 92 | L |
| Jered Weaver | LAA | vs TOR | 7-3 W | 7.2 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 108 | W |
| Jarrod Parker | OAK | vs TEX | 4-2 W | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 107 | W |
| Jacob Turner | MIA | vs CLE | 3-4 L | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 96 | ND |
| Erasmo Ramirez | SEA | @ BAL | 8-4 W | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 96 | W |
| Matt Garza | TEX | @ OAK | 2-4 L | 8 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 114 | L |
| Erik Bedard | HOU | @ MIN | 4-6 L | 6 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 104 | ND |
| Brandon Beachy | ATL | @ PHI | 5-4 W | 6.1 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 98 | ND |
| Jeff Samardzija | CHC | vs LAD | 0-3 L | 6 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 112 | L |
| Jeremy Hefner | NYM | vs KC | 3-4 L | 6 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 110 | ND |
| Tony Cingrani | CIN | vs STL | 8-3 W | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 103 | W |
| Patrick Corbin | ARI | @ BOS | 2-5 L | 6 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 100 | L |
| John Lannan | PHI | vs ATL | 4-5 L | 4.1 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 77 | ND |
| Jake Westbrook | STL | @ CIN | 3-8 L | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 87 | L |
| Jorge De La Rosa | COL | @ PIT | 2-5 L | 4 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 91 | L |
| Scott Feldman | BAL | vs SEA | 4-8 L | 4.2 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 95 | L |
| Esmil Rogers | TOR | @ LAA | 3-7 L | 5 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 97 | L |
| Kyle Gibson | MIN | vs HOU | 6-4 W | 3 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 81 | ND |
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