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Probable Pitchers for August 22, 2013
PITCHf/x cards of today's probable pitchers can be found here: BrooksBaseball.net Probable Pitchers
Yesterday's Notable Stat Lines:
National League:
(74-52) Pirates – 1 at 2 – Padres (57-70)
- Padres SP Ian Kennedy recorded eight strikeouts while tossing seven scoreless innings.
- Pirates SP Gerrit Cole yielded just two runs despite giving up a career-high 10 hits.
- Padres 1B Yonder Alonso drove in the only two runs with a sac fly and an RBI single.
(74-52) Dodgers – 4 at 1 – Marlins (48-77)
- Dodgers SP Zack Greinke allowed one run over eight innings.
- Marlins OF Giancarlo Stanton went 2-for-4 with a home run.
- Dodgers SS Hanley Ramirez went 2-for-4 with a double and two runs scored.
- Marlins SP Nate Eovaldi allowed three runs — two earned — over seven innings.
(65-60) Diamondbacks – 7 at 10 – Reds (72-55)
- Reds OF Shin-Soo Choo went 4-for-5 with a home run and three runs scored.
- Diamondbacks OF Gerardo Parra went 2-for-5 with a home run.
- Reds C Devin Mesoraco went 2-for-4 with two RBI.
- Reds SP Mike Leake allowed four runs in six innings to earn the win.
- Diamondbacks SP Brandon McCarthy allowed seven runs in 2 1/3 innings.
(73-53) Cardinals – 8 at 6 – Brewers (55-72)
- Brewers SS Jean Segura finished 1-for-6 with a double and a run scored.
- Cardinals 1B Allen Craig homered and doubled.
- Cardinals SP Jake Westbrook was pulled after allowing five runs — four earned — and nine hits in 4 2/3 innings.
- Brewers RP Tom Gorzelanny was tagged for seven runs and 10 hits in 3 2/3 innings.
- Brewers 3B Aramis Ramirez went 2-for-3 with a homer and two walks.
- Brewers OF Logan Schafer homered, singled and walked twice.
(59-69) Rockies – 3 at 4 – Phillies (56-70)
- Phillies 3B Michael Young hit a walk-off single in a come-from-behind victory.
- Rockies RP Rafael Betancourt suffered his second blown save of the season.
- Rockies C Wilin Rosario went 1-for-4 with a home run.
- Phillies SP Cliff Lee allowed two runs on nine hits in seven innings of a no-decision.
- Rockies SP Juan Nicasio allowed two runs — one earned — in 5 2/3 innings of a no-decision.
(62-64) Nationals – 11 at 6 – Cubs (54-72)
- Cubs 1B Anthony Rizzo slugged two home runs.
- Nationals RP Ross Ohlendorf gave up four earned runs in 4 1/3 innings in a no-decision.
- Cubs SP Jake Arrieta allowed six earned runs in four innings.
(77-49) Braves – 4 at 1 – Mets (58-67) (10 innings)
- Braves 3B Chris Johnson hit a three-run homer in the top of the 10th.
- Braves RP Alex Wood pitched six innings of one-run ball in a no-decision.
- Braves RP Craig Kimbrel pitched a scoreless 10th for his 40th save.
- Mets SP Jon Niese struck out nine while allowing one run in seven innings.
- Mets 1B Josh Satin went 2-for-4 and hit his second homer.
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Making just his second start in a week, Braves OF B.J. Upton went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts.
American League:
(41-85) Astros – 4 at 5 – Rangers (74-53)
- Rangers OF Craig Gentry went 1-for-3 with a home run and three runs scored.
- Astros C Jason Castro went 2-for-3 with a home run and three runs scored.
- Rangers SP Derek Holland allowed two runs over six innings of a no-decision.
- Astros SP Erik Bedard allowed three runs — two earned — in 4 1/3 innings of a no-decision.
(69-58) Indians – 3 at 1 – Angels (55-71)
- Indians SP Justin Masterson walked five but hung in to win his 14th game, allowing just one run over 6 2/3 frames.
- Angels SP Jerome Williams was dealt a tough-luck loss allowing two runs over six innings.
- Indians 1B Nick Swisher belted a two-run homer.
(72-53) Rays – 2 at 4 – Orioles (68-58)
- Orioles OF Adam Jones went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI.
- Orioles RP Tommy Hunter pitched a scoreless ninth inning to earn his fourth save of the season.
- Rays SP Jeremy Hellickson allowed four runs in just 4 1/3 innings.
- Orioles SP Wei-Yin Chen allowed two runs over seven innings.
(59-67) Mariners – 5 at 3 – Athletics (71-55)
- Mariners SP Hisashi Iwakuma yielded three runs over seven innings.
- Mariners RP Danny Farquhar picked up his ninth save by striking out the side in the ninth.
- Mariners OF Michael Morse snapped an 0-for-16 skid by going 2-for-4 with a homer.
- Athletics OF Coco Crisp hit a leadoff homer.
- Athletics 3B Josh Donaldson went 0-for-4 with a strikeout.
(57-69) Blue Jays – 2 at 4 – Yankees (66-59)
- Yankees OF Alfonso Soriano went 1-for-3 with a game-winning two-run home run.
- Blue Jays C Josh Thole went 1-for-3 with his first home run of the season.
- Yankees RP Mariano Rivera pitched a scoreless ninth to pick up his 37th save of the season.
- Blue Jyas SP R.A. Dickey allowed four runs over eight innings in a loss.
(55-70) Twins – 1 at 7 – Tigers (74-52)
- Tigers OF Torii Hunter went 2-for-5 with two RBI.
- Tigers OF Austin Jackson went 3-for-5 with two runs scored.
- Twins SP Kevin Correia allowed four runs — two earned — over 6 2/3 innings to suffer the loss.
- Tigers SP Anibal Sanchez allowed one run in 6 2/3 innings but took a no-decision.
(51-74) White Sox – 5 at 2 – Royals (64-61)
- White Sox OF Dayan Viciedo went 3-for-4 with a homer and four RBI.
- Royals SP Jeremy Guthrie was shelled for five earned runs in six innings.
Inter League:
(75-54) Red Sox – 12 at 1 – Giants (56-70)
- Red Sox SS Stephen Drew hit a three-run homer.
- Red Sox 3B Will Middlebrooks hit his 11th homer and made his major league debut at second base.
- Giants 3B Joaquin Arias hit his first homer off Felix Doubront in his 161st at-bat of the year.
- Red Sox SP Felix Doubront pitched eight innings of one-run ball.
- Making his return to the rotation, Giants SP Barry Zito was tagged for six runs in 3 2/3 innings.
Player Transactions:
National League:
- Braves claimed INF Elliot Johnson off release waivers from the Royals.
- Phillies optioned INF/OF Michael Martinez to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
- Phillies signed OF Roger Bernadina.
- Brewers recalled RHP Donovan Hand from Triple-A Nashville.
- Brewers placed RHP Rob Wooten on the paternity leave list.
- Pirates transferred LHP Wandy Rodriguez from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list.
- Pirates optioned RHP Ryan Reid to Triple-A Indianapolis.
- Pirates purchased the contract of OF Felix Pie from Triple-A Indianapolis.
- Brewers optioned RHP Donovan Hand to Triple-A Nashville.
- Brewers optioned 1B Sean Halton to Triple-A Nashville.
- Nationals activated RHP Ross Ohlendorf from the 15-day disabled list.
- Pirates SP Francisco Liriano's $5 million option for 2014 has vested.
American League:
- Blue Jays recalled OF Moises Sierra from Triple-A Buffalo.
- Twins released RHP Cody Eppley.
- Angels purchased the contract of RHP Billy Buckner from Triple-A Salt Lake.
- Angels optioned OF Collin Cowgill to Triple-A Salt Lake.
- Rangers SP Nick Tepesch (elbow) will throw live batting practice Saturday.
- Rangers signed INF Brendan Harris to a minor league contract; assigned him to Triple-A Round Rock.
- Angels transferred RHP Robert Coello from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list.
- White Sox optioned OF Blake Tekotte to Triple-A Charlotte.
Injury Updates:
National League:
- Braves OF Jason Heyward is expected to be sidelined for 4-6 weeks after an X-ray on his right jaw revealed a fracture.
- Giants 3B Pablo Sandoval (back) underwent an MRI which came back clean.
- Mets RP Frank Francisco (elbow) allowed one run in one inning in a rehab appearance with the GCL Mets on Wednesday.
- Brewers OF Norichika Aoki is currently dealing with right knee soreness.
- Mets SP Jeremy Hefner (elbow) will see Dr. James Andrews next Monday for a second opinion.
- Phillies SP Roy Halladay (shoulder) will make his next rehab start on Sunday with Double-A Reading.
- Braves OF Reed Johnson is still having issues running due to his left Achilles injury.
- Phillies SP Johnny Cueto (lat) planned to resume throwing Wednesday.
- Phillies SP Jonathan Pettibone is experiencing renewed soreness in his right shoulder and will undergo an MRI.
- Reds RP Jonathan Broxton (elbow) is expected to be placed back on the disabled list.
- Cardinals RP Edward Mujica is nursing some soreness behind his right shoulder under his trapezius.
- Reds SP Tony Cingrani's back felt much better Wednesday, a day after he left with a lower back strain.
- Reds head trainer Paul Lessard said SP Johnny Cueto's (lat) throwing session Wednesday "went very well."
American League:
- Athletics manager Bob Melvin said Wednesday that they haven't ruled out keeping C Derek Norris (toe) on the roster.
- Athletics OF Seth Smith hasn't been available the past two days because of an eye astigmatism.
- Rays SP Matt Moore (elbow) threw a successful 69-pitch bullpen session on Wednesday afternoon.
- Twins SP Samuel Deduno (biceps) felt fine in a bullpen session Wednesday and expects to start this Friday.
- Tigers C Alex Avila (concussion) could begin a minor league rehab assignment Thursday.
- Yankees SS Derek Jeter (calf) will begin a minor league rehab assignment Thursday with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
- Athletics OF Josh Reddick will undergo an MRI after re-spraining his right wrist.
- Red Sox DH David Ortiz left Wednesday's game against the Giants with lower back tightness.
- Astros DH Max Stassi left Wednesday's game against the Rangers after getting hit in the face by a pitch.
- Twins OF Aaron Hicks is expected to go back on Triple-A Rochester's disabled list after spraining his left wrist diving for a ball Tuesday.
- Blue Jays 2B Maicer Izturis could be placed on the disabled list if his sprained left ankle doesn't improve in a hurry.
- Angels manager Mike Scioscia said 2B Howie Kendrick (knee) needs "a little more time" before he's ready to play second base regularly.
- Yankees SS Jayson Nix has been diagnosed with a fractured left hand.
Notes & Rumors:
National League:
- Nationals manager Davey Johnson said Wednesday that RP Tanner Roark is a candidate to start a game over the next few weeks.
- The Nationals aren't planning to recall 2B Danny Espinosa when rosters expand.
American League:
- MLB released a statement Wednesday confirming that they found no violations by Royals 2B Miguel Tejada in connection with the Biogenesis investigation.
- Red Sox SP Ryan Dempster will make his next start next Friday against the White Sox.
- Rangers RP Travis Blackley is expected to make another start on Monday in Seattle against the Mariners.
- MLB.com's Jesse Sanchez reports that Cuban first baseman Jose Abreu is likely to sign over the offseason.
- Twins SP Liam Hendriks is likely to be recalled to start Saturday in Cleveland.
Yesterday's Top Hitters:
| PLAYER | TEAM | OPP | SCORE | H/AB | HR | R | RBI | BB | TB | SB |
| Shin-Soo Choo | CIN | vs ARI | 10-7 W | 4/5 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Anthony Rizzo | CHC | vs WSH | 6-11 L | 3/4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Dayan Viciedo | CHW | @ KC | 5-2 W | 3/4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Aramis Ramirez | MIL | vs STL | 6-8 L | 2/3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| Jason Castro | HOU | @ TEX | 4-5 L | 2/3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Allen Craig | STL | @ MIL | 8-6 W | 2/4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Carlos Beltran | STL | @ MIL | 8-6 W | 2/5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Adam Jones | BAL | vs TB | 4-2 W | 2/4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Jayson Werth | WSH | @ CHC | 11-6 W | 1/3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| Logan Schafer | MIL | vs STL | 6-8 L | 2/3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| Jacoby Ellsbury | BOS | @ SF | 12-1 W | 3/4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| Scott Hairston | WSH | @ CHC | 11-6 W | 1/1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Joaquin Arias | SF | vs BOS | 1-12 L | 2/3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Will Middlebrooks | BOS | @ SF | 12-1 W | 1/3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Michael Bourn | CLE | @ LAA | 3-1 W | 3/4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Craig Gentry | TEX | vs HOU | 5-4 W | 1/3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Josh Satin | NYM | vs ATL | 1-4 L | 2/4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Dustin Pedroia | BOS | @ SF | 12-1 W | 2/4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Shane Victorino | BOS | @ SF | 12-1 W | 3/5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Torii Hunter | DET | vs MIN | 7-1 W | 2/5 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Gerardo Parra | ARI | @ CIN | 7-10 L | 2/5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Michael Morse | SEA | @ OAK | 5-3 W | 2/4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Stephen Drew | BOS | @ SF | 12-1 W | 1/5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | vs TB | 4-2 W | 1/3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | MIA | vs LAD | 1-4 L | 2/4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Freddie Freeman | ATL | @ NYM | 4-1 W | 3/5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Alfonso Soriano | NYY | vs TOR | 4-2 W | 1/3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Hanley Ramirez | LAD | @ MIA | 4-1 W | 2/4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Chris Johnson | ATL | @ NYM | 4-1 W | 1/5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Nick Swisher | CLE | @ LAA | 3-1 W | 1/4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
Yesterday's Starting Pitcher Lines:
| Player | Team | Opponent | Score | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K | PIT | DEC |
| Ian Kennedy | SD | vs PIT | 2-1 W | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 108 | W |
| Zack Greinke | LAD | @ MIA | 4-1 W | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 99 | W |
| Felix Doubront | BOS | @ SF | 12-1 W | 8 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 114 | W |
| Jonathon Niese | NYM | vs ATL | 1-4 L | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 106 | ND |
| Anibal Sanchez | DET | vs MIN | 7-1 W | 6.2 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 112 | ND |
| Justin Masterson | CLE | @ LAA | 3-1 W | 6.2 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 110 | W |
| R.A. Dickey | TOR | @ NYY | 2-4 L | 8 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 122 | L |
| Derek Holland | TEX | vs HOU | 5-4 W | 6 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 92 | ND |
| Alex Wood | ATL | @ NYM | 4-1 W | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 86 | ND |
| Nate Eovaldi | MIA | vs LAD | 1-4 L | 7 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 108 | L |
| Wei-Yin Chen | BAL | vs TB | 4-2 W | 7 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 98 | W |
| Jerome Williams | LAA | vs CLE | 1-3 L | 6.1 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 102 | L |
| Cliff Lee | PHI | vs COL | 4-3 W | 7 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 101 | ND |
| Andre Rienzo | CHW | @ KC | 5-2 W | 6 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 101 | W |
| Hisashi Iwakuma | SEA | @ OAK | 5-3 W | 7 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 96 | W |
| Juan Nicasio | COL | @ PHI | 3-4 L | 5.2 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 100 | ND |
| A.J. Griffin | OAK | vs SEA | 3-5 L | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 105 | L |
| Gerrit Cole | PIT | @ SD | 1-2 L | 6 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 94 | L |
| Mike Leake | CIN | vs ARI | 10-7 W | 6 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 102 | W |
| Adam Warren | NYY | vs TOR | 4-2 W | 3 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 61 | ND |
| Kevin Correia | MIN | @ DET | 1-7 L | 6.2 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 104 | L |
| Erik Bedard | HOU | @ TEX | 4-5 L | 4.1 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 92 | ND |
| Jeremy Guthrie | KC | vs CHW | 2-5 L | 6 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 100 | L |
| Ross Ohlendorf | WSH | @ CHC | 11-6 W | 4.1 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 91 | ND |
| Jeremy Hellickson | TB | @ BAL | 2-4 L | 4.1 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 93 | L |
| Jake Arrieta | CHC | vs WSH | 6-11 L | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 78 | ND |
| Jake Westbrook | STL | @ MIL | 8-6 W | 4.2 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 75 | ND |
| Barry Zito | SF | vs BOS | 1-12 L | 3.2 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 85 | L |
| Tom Gorzelanny | MIL | vs STL | 6-8 L | 3.2 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 79 | L |
| Brandon McCarthy | ARI | @ CIN | 7-10 L | 2.1 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 62 | L |
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also there's a typo... Red's SP Johnny Cueto :)
Phillies SP Johnny Cueto (lat) planned to resume throwing Wednesday.