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Probable Pitchers for August 8, 2013
PITCHf/x cards of today's probable pitchers can be found here: BrooksBaseball.net Probable Pitchers
Yesterday's Notable Stat Lines:
National League:
(49-65) Brewers – 6 at 1 – Giants (50-63)
- Brewers OF Khris Davis finished 2-for-4 with homer and two runs scored.
- In his first start back from the disabled list, Brewers SP Marco Estrada fired five shutout innings and allowed just one hit in a no-decision.
- Giants SP Madison Bumgarner allowed four runs on five hits over seven innings.
(63-50) Dodgers – 13 at 4 – Cardinals (66-47)
- Dodgers SP Ricky Nolasco went five innings for the win.
- Dodgers OF Andre Ethier 2B Skip Schumaker had big days knocking in four runs each.
(70-45) Braves – 6 at 3 – Nationals (54-60)
- Braves RP Craig Kimbrel earned his 36th save by tossing a scoreless inning.
- Braves OF Justin Upton went 3-for-4 with a walk, double, homer and three RBI.
- Braves SP Kris Medlen yielded three runs over seven innings while striking out six.
- Nationals SP Jordan Zimmermann lasted just four innings in a no-decision.
(50-63) Cubs – 5 at 2 – Phillies (51-62)
- Cubs 3B Donnie Murphy went 3-for-3 with two home runs and four RBI.
- Phillies OF Domonic Brown went 1-for-3 with a home run.
- Cubs SP Travis Wood allowed two runs in 6 1/3 innings in a no-decision.
- Phillies SP Cole Hamels allowed two runs over seven innings in a no-decision.
(43-69) Marlins – 2 at 4 – Pirates (69-44)
- Pirates RP Mark Melancon earned his seventh save of the season.
- Pirates SP Charlie Morton gave up two runs on six hits over seven innings in a victory.
- Marlins SP Tom Koehler surrendered three runs on four hits in five innings in a loss.
(52-63) Rockies – 0 at 5 – Mets (51-60)
- Mets SP Matt Harvey threw a complete-game shutout while striking out six.
- Mets 1B Ike Davis went 1-for-3 with two runs scored.
- Mets 3B Wilmer Flores went 2-for-4 with three runs batted in.
- Rockies SP Jhoulys Chacin allowed two runs over seven innings but took the loss.
American League:
(67-45) Tigers – 6 at 5 – Indians (62-52) (14 innings)
- Tigers 1B Prince Fielder delivered a two-run double in the 14th inning.
- Tigers RP Joaquin Benoit allowed a run but struck out two to earn his 14th save of the season.
- Indians 1B Nick Swisher went 3-for-4 with two runs batted in.
- Tigers SP Doug Fister allowed two runs over six innings in a no-decision.
- Indians SP Danny Salazar allowed four runs in 7 2/3 innings of a no-decision.
(65-50) Rangers – 10 at 3 – Angels (51-62)
- Rangers SP Alexi Ogando allowed two runs on four hits and two walks over five innings in a win.
- Angels SP Tommy Hanson yielded seven runs on five hits over 4 2/3 innings.
(57-56) Yankees – 5 at 6 – White Sox (43-69) (12 innings)
- White Sox 2B Gordon Beckham went 2-for-4 with a double and a home run.
- Yankees RP Mariano Rivera blew his third save of the season.
- White Sox SP Hector Santiago allowed four runs in 5 2/3 innings in a no-decision.
- Yankees SP CC Sabathia allowed three runs over 7 1/3 innings in a no-decision.
- White Sox OF Alejandro De Aza hit a two-run, walk-off double.
- Yankees OF Alfonso Soriano went 2-for-3 with a home run and two RBI.
(49-62) Twins – 2 at 5 – Royals (58-53)
- Royals OF Alex Gordon went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI.
- Twins 2B Brian Dozier went 3-for-5 and was a home run shy of the cycle.
- Royals SP Danny Duffy allowed two runs on six hits in 3 2/3 innings in a no-decision.
- Twins SP Samuel Deduno allowed four runs in 12 hits in 5 2/3 innings in a loss.
(70-46) Red Sox – 7 at 5 – Astros (37-76)
- Red Sox SS Stephen Drew hit a three-run home run in the ninth inning.
- Astros RP Josh Fields allowed three runs in an inning of work to register his first blown save of the year.
- Red Sox SP Ryan Dempster allowed five runs over six innings in a no-decision.
- Astros SP Ryan Dempster allowed five runs over six innings in a no-decision.
(53-61) Blue Jays – 7 at 9 – Mariners (53-61)
- Mariners C Humberto Quintero had a two-run homer and an RBI groundout.
- Mariners SP Aaron Harang was lit up again, yielding seven runs in two-plus innings.
- Mariners RP Danny Farquhar picked up his third save by striking out two in a scoreless ninth.
- Blue Jays SP J.A. Happ surrendered seven runs — six earned — over four innings in a no-decision.
- Blue Jyas 1B Edwin Encarnacion and Adam Lind hit back-to-back homers.
Inter League:
(64-49) Athletics – 5 at 6 – Reds (63-51)
- Reds OF Jay Bruce had a two-run homer and an RBI groundout.
- Reds RP Aroldis Chapman pitched a perfect ninth with a one-run lead to pick up his 27th save.
- Athletics SP Bartolo Colon was tagged for five runs in 2 2/3 innings.
- Athletics 3B Josh Donaldson went 2-for-4 and hit his 17th homer.
(66-47) Rays – 8 at 9 – Diamondbacks (58-55)
- Rays RP Fernando Rodney blew his sixth save of the season.
- Diamondbacks 3B Martin Prado went 4-for-4 with a walk, double, home run, four RBI and two runs scored.
- Rays OF Matt Joyce finished 3-for-3 with two walks, a double, an RBI and a run scored.
- Diamondbacks RP Brad Ziegler notched his seventh save, tossing a scoreless ninth inning.
(63-51) Orioles – 10 at 3 – Padres (52-62)
- Orioles 1B Chris Davis hit a three-run blast to break a 3-3 tie in the eighth.
- Orioles SP Miguel Gonzalez struck out eight while allowing three runs in six innings.
- Orioles SS J.J. Hardy had a homer and a two-run single.
- 2B Jedd Gyorko hit a three-run homer to score all of the Padre's runs.
Player Transactions:
National League:
- Mets activated OF Lucas Duda from the 15-day disabled list; optioned him to Triple-A Las Vegas.
- Rockies recalled LHP Jeff Francis from Triple-A Colorado Springs.
- Rockies placed OF Carlos Gonzalez on the 15-day disabled list with a sprained right middle finger.
- The Rockies are recalling left-hander Jeff Francis from Triple-A.
- Giants sent RHP Yusmeiro Petit to Triple-A Fresno.
- Reds optioned RHP Pedro Villareal to Triple-A Louisville.
- Reds activated RHP Jonathan Broxton from the 15-day disabled list.
- Cubs prospect outfielder Albert Almora was placed on the 7-day disabled list with Class A Kane County due to a groin injury.
- Brewers activated RHP Marco Estrada from the 15-day disabled list.
- Brewers optioned INF Scooter Gennett to Triple-A Nashville.
- The Phillies and Chase Utley have reached agreement on a two-year contract extension, according to CSN's Jim Salisbury.
- Padres pitching prospect Keyvius Sampson has been promoted to Triple-A Tucson.
American League:
- Blue Jays released RHP Michael Schwimer.
- Indians recalled RHP Danny Salazar from Triple-A Columbus.
- Indians optioned RHP Matt Langwell to Triple-A Columbus.
- Astros purchased the contract of RHP Jorge De Leon from Triple-A Oklahoma City.
- Astros optioned RHP Jose Cisnero to Triple-A Oklahoma City.
- Red Sox placed LHP Matt Thornton on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to August 5, with a right oblique strain.
- Red Sox recalled RHP Pedro Beato from Triple-A Pawtucket.
- Tigers released RHP Jose Valverde.
- Indians signed INF/OF Ryan Raburn to a two-year extension with a club option for 2016.
- Royals optioned LHP Will Smith to Triple-A Omaha.
- Royals recalled LHP Danny Duffy from Triple-A Omaha.
Injury Updates:
National League:
- SP Roy Halladay (shoulder) will head to the Phillies' spring training complex in Clearwater, Florida on Thursday.
- Nationals RP Ross Ohlendorf (shoulder) threw a successful 20-pitch bullpen session on Wednesday afternoon.
- Pirates SP Wandy Rodriguez (forearm) threw off a mound Wednesday for the first time since being placed on the disabled list.
- Mets SP Jon Niese (shoulder) is expected to return from the disabled list to start Sunday against the Diamondbacks.
- Reds C Corky Miller left Wednesday's game against the Athletics with a right quad contusion.
- Mets SP Jenrry Mejia said after Tuesday's start that he has stopped throwing as hard in an effort to protect his elbow.
- Mets RP Bobby Parnell (neck) hopes to avoid season-ending surgery.
- Dodgers RP Brian Wilson (elbow) tossed a scoreless inning Wednesday in a minor league rehab game with High-A Rancho Cucamonga.
- Cubs OF Thomas Neal (shoulder) will be placed on the disabled list.
- X-rays on Cubs C Dioner Navarro's ankle came back negative and he's being treated for a contusion.
- Cardinals SP Shelby Miller has been diagnosed with a right elbow contusion.
- Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez said OF Jordan Schafer (ankle) will play through Thursday or Friday with Triple-A Gwinnett before being activated on Saturday.
- Cubs SP Scott Baker's (elbow) rehab start was rained out for a third straight day Wednesday.
- Brewers 2B Rickie Weeks injured his left hamstring running to first base in Wednesday's game and had to be helped off the field.
American League:
- Royals C Salvador Perez (concussion) was cleared for a light workout on Wednesday afternoon.
- Athletics 3B Alberto Callaspo expects to return to the A's starting lineup for Friday's series opener in Toronto.
- Tigers RP Octavio Dotel (elbow) tossed a scoreless inning Wednesday in his first minor league rehab appearance with the Gulf Coast League Tigers.
- Indians SP Corey Kluber (finger) is expected to miss 4-6 weeks.
- Orioles SP Jason Hammel (forearm) will attempt to throw again on Friday.
- Athletics SP Brett Anderson (foot) threw 31 pitches in a two-inning simulated game on Tuesday.
- Red Sox 1B Mike Napoli got back the results of an MRI that revealed his degenerative hip condition hasn’t gotten any worse.
- Tigers 2B Omar Infante (ankle) restarted a minor league rehab assignment Tuesday with Triple-A Toledo and went 1-for-5 with an infield single.
- Astros SS Jonathan Villar is day-to-day with a sprained left thumb.
- Twins OF Aaron Hicks strained his right quad on Tuesday night while running to first base at Triple-A Rochester.
- Twins OF Darin Mastroianni (ankle) has been diagnosed with a hyperextended right knee.
- Twins RP Tim Wood will undergo season-ending arthroscopic shoulder surgery on August 22.
- Rays OF Wil Myers came out of Wednesday's game against the Diamondbacks with asthma-related problems.
- Twins C Ryan Doumit is likely headed to the disabled list with concussion-like symptoms.
- Rays SP Chris Archer was removed from Wednesday's game with right forearm tightness.
- Rays SP Matt Moore (elbow) is hoping to throw off a mound soon.
Notes and Rumors
National League:
- Pirates OF Andrew Lambo smacked his 30th and 31st home runs of the minor-league season.
American League
- The Twins will recall right-hander Liam Hendriks to start in Friday's doubleheader against the White Sox.
- White Sox SP Charlie Leesman will start Game 2 of Friday's doubleheader against the Twins.
- Red Sox DH David Ortiz has appealed the $5,000 fine he received for his dugout tirade in Baltimore last month.
Yesterday's Top Hitters
| PLAYER | TEAM | OPP | SCORE | H/AB | HR | R | RBI | BB | TB | SB |
| Donnie Murphy | CHC | @ PHI | 5-2 W | 3/3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Martin Prado | ARI | vs TB | 9-8 W | 4/4 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Adrian Beltre | TEX | @ LAA | 10-3 W | 3/4 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| Andre Ethier | LAD | @ STL | 13-4 W | 3/5 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Justin Upton | ATL | @ WSH | 6-3 W | 3/4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Eduardo Nunez | NYY | @ CHW | 5-6 L | 3/4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 1 |
| Carl Crawford | LAD | @ STL | 13-4 W | 4/5 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| Gordon Beckham | CHW | vs NYY | 6-5 W | 2/4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Robbie Grossman | HOU | vs BOS | 5-7 L | 2/4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Alfonso Soriano | NYY | @ CHW | 5-6 L | 2/3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Jayson Werth | WSH | vs ATL | 3-6 L | 2/3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Stephen Drew | BOS | @ HOU | 7-5 W | 2/4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Brian Dozier | MIN | @ KC | 2-5 L | 3/5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| Josh Donaldson | OAK | @ CIN | 5-6 L | 2/4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jonny Gomes | BOS | @ HOU | 7-5 W | 1/2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
| Alex Gordon | KC | vs MIN | 5-2 W | 2/4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | TOR | @ SEA | 7-9 L | 2/3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| Adam Lind | TOR | @ SEA | 7-9 L | 2/3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| Skip Schumaker | LAD | @ STL | 13-4 W | 3/6 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| J.J. Hardy | BAL | @ SD | 10-3 W | 2/5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Nick Swisher | CLE | vs DET | 5-6 L | 3/4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Elvis Andrus | TEX | @ LAA | 10-3 W | 3/4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3 |
| Khris Davis | MIL | @ SF | 6-1 W | 2/4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Matt Joyce | TB | @ ARI | 8-9 L | 3/3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | vs TEX | 3-10 L | 2/4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | @ SD | 10-3 W | 1/4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Austin Jackson | DET | @ CLE | 6-5 W | 2/7 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Leonys Martin | TEX | @ LAA | 10-3 W | 2/3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Humberto Quintero | SEA | vs TOR | 9-7 W | 1/3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| B.J. Upton | ATL | @ WSH | 6-3 W | 4/5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Yesterday's Starting Pitcher Lines
| Player | Team | Opponent | Score | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K | PIT | DEC |
| Matt Harvey | NYM | vs COL | 5-0 W | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 106 | W |
| Marco Estrada | MIL | @ SF | 6-1 W | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 76 | ND |
| Kris Medlen | ATL | @ WSH | 6-3 W | 7 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 96 | W |
| Charlie Morton | PIT | vs MIA | 4-2 W | 7 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 86 | W |
| Eric Stults | SD | vs BAL | 3-10 L | 7 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 99 | ND |
| Cole Hamels | PHI | vs CHC | 2-5 L | 7 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 82 | ND |
| Travis Wood | CHC | @ PHI | 5-2 W | 6.1 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 96 | ND |
| Jhoulys Chacin | COL | @ NYM | 0-5 L | 7 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 106 | L |
| Danny Salazar | CLE | vs DET | 5-6 L | 7.2 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 10 | 103 | ND |
| CC Sabathia | NYY | @ CHW | 5-6 L | 7.1 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 86 | ND |
| Doug Fister | DET | @ CLE | 6-5 W | 6 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 109 | ND |
| Miguel Gonzalez | BAL | @ SD | 10-3 W | 6 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 99 | ND |
| Tom Koehler | MIA | @ PIT | 2-4 L | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 90 | L |
| Madison Bumgarner | SF | vs MIL | 1-6 L | 7 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 103 | L |
| Alexi Ogando | TEX | @ LAA | 10-3 W | 5 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 97 | W |
| Ricky Nolasco | LAD | @ STL | 13-4 W | 5 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 103 | W |
| Shelby Miller | STL | vs LAD | 4-13 L | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | ND |
| Chris Archer | TB | @ ARI | 8-9 L | 1.2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 27 | ND |
| Danny Duffy | KC | vs MIN | 5-2 W | 3.2 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 93 | ND |
| Ryan Dempster | BOS | @ HOU | 7-5 W | 6 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 92 | ND |
| Jarred Cosart | HOU | vs BOS | 5-7 L | 5 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 100 | ND |
| Jordan Zimmermann | WSH | vs ATL | 3-6 L | 4 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 88 | ND |
| Hector Santiago | CHW | vs NYY | 6-5 W | 5.2 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 100 | ND |
| Randall Delgado | ARI | vs TB | 9-8 W | 5 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 90 | ND |
| Samuel Deduno | MIN | @ KC | 2-5 L | 5.2 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 97 | L |
| Homer Bailey | CIN | vs OAK | 6-5 W | 5.1 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 90 | W |
| Tommy Hanson | LAA | vs TEX | 3-10 L | 4.2 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 101 | L |
| Bartolo Colon | OAK | @ CIN | 5-6 L | 2.2 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 67 | L |
| J.A. Happ | TOR | @ SEA | 7-9 L | 4 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 99 | ND |
| Aaron Harang | SEA | vs TOR | 9-7 W | 2 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 53 | ND |
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Meanwhile Steven Strasberg (also on my team) has a much better ERA (3.01 vs. 3.73), better WHIP (1.07 vs. 1.16), and 5 less Ks in 12 fewer innings pitched - but has only earned 12.7 VORP for the year vs. Bailey's 29.6.
I don't get it. I would think at some point VORP would have some correlation to performance.