Yesterday's Notable Stat Lines:
National League:
(75-52) Pirates – 10 at 5 – Giants (56-71)
- Pirates OF Jose Tabata finished 3-for-4 with a three-run double and two runs scored.
- Pirates SP Jeff Locke struggled yet again, giving up three runs on five hits and four walks over four innings.
- Pirates 3B Pedro Alvarez went 2-for-5 with two RBI and a run scored.
- Giants 1B Brett Pill went 3-for-4 with a double and a run scored.
(75-52) Dodgers – 6 at 0 – Marlins (48-78)
- Dodgers SP Clayton Kershaw tossed eight scoreless innings while striking out six.
- Marlins OF Christian Yelich was 0-for-3 with three strikeouts.
- Dodgers RP Brian Wilson pitched a scoreless first inning in his debut.
- Marlins SP Henderson Alvarez was lit up for five earned runs in five innings.
(65-61) Diamondbacks – 1 at 2 – Reds (73-55)
- Reds RP Sam LeCure tossed a scoreless ninth inning for his first career save.
- Reds SP Mat Latos fired eight innings of one-run ball.
- Diamondbacks SP Trevor Cahill tossed seven innings of one-run ball in a no-decision.
- Diamondbacks OF Adam Eaton went 2-for-3 with a run scored and a hit-by-pitch.
(63-64) Nationals – 5 at 4 – Cubs (54-73) (13 innings)
- Nationals SP Stephen Strasburg was charged with four runs on seven hits and two walks over 8 2/3 frames,
- Cubs SP Travis Wood allowed four runs over 6 2/3 innings.
- Cubs 3B Donnie Murphy hit a game-tying, two-run homer off of Stephen Strasburg with two outs in the ninth inning.
(59-70) Rockies – 4 at 5 – Phillies (57-70)
- Phillies OF Darin Ruf hit his ninth homer.
- Rockies SP Chad Bettis pitched 5 1/3 innings of one-run ball.
- Rockies C Wilin Rosario went 2-for-4 and hit a three-run homer.
- Rockies OF Dexter Fowler wore the golden sombrero, though he did manage a sac fly to go along with the four strikeouts.
(77-50) Braves – 2 at 6 – Cardinals (74-53)
- Cardinals RP Joe Kelly pitched six solid innings, allowing just two runs.
- Braves SP Paul Maholm gave up five runs — four earned — in 5 1/3 innings in his return from the DL.
- Cardinals 2B Matt Carpenter went 2-for-5 with a double and two runs scored.
- Braves OF Justin Upton hit a two-run homer in his return to the lineup.
American League:
(57-70) Blue Jays – 3 at 5 – Yankees (67-59)
- Yankees SP Andy Pettitte tossed six innings of one-run ball.
- Yankees RP David Robertson nailed down his second save of the season with a perfect ninth inning.
- Blue Jays SP J.A. Happ was charged with four runs on three hits and four walks over 5 1/3 innings.
- Yankees OF Curtis Granderson ripped a solo homer.
- Blue Jays C J.P. Arencibia belted a solo homer.
(56-70) Twins – 7 at 6 – Tigers (74-53)
- Tigers SP Justin Verlander was tagged for six runs over seven innings in a no-decision.
- Tigers OF Austin Jackson went 2-for-4 with a three-run homer and two runs scored.
- Twins OF Chris Herrmann went 3-for-5 with a pair of RBI doubles and a run scored.
- Twins SP Andrew Albers was tagged for five runs over 5 2/3 innings in a no-decision.
(52-74) White Sox – 4 at 3 – Royals (64-62) (12 innings)
- White Sox 3B Conor Gillaspie went 2-for-5 and hit a go-ahead homer in the top of the 12th.
- Royals 2B Emilio Bonifacio went 2-for-5 with an RBI and two more steals.
Inter League:
Player Transactions:
National League:
- Braves activated LHP Paul Maholm from the 15-day disabled list.
- Braves placed OF Jason Heyward on the 15-day disabled list with a fractured right jaw.
- Braves optioned INF Phil Gosselin to Triple-A Gwinnett.
- FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal reports that Rockies closer Rafael Betancourt has been placed on waivers.
- Mets signed RHP Daisuke Matsuzaka.
- Reds transferred RHP Johnny Cueto from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list.
- Reds purchased the contract of RHP Nick Christiani from Triple-A Louisville.
- Reds placed RHP Jonathan Broxton on the 15-day disabled list with a flexor mass strain in his elbow.
- Giants recalled INF Nick Noonan from Triple-A Fresno.
- Giants recalled OF Francisco Peguero from Triple-A Fresno.
- Giants placed OF Andres Torres on the 15-day disabled list with a left Achilles strain.
- Giants optioned LHP Mike Kickham to Triple-A Fresno.
- Mets optioned RHP Greg Burke to Triple-A Las Vegas.
American League:
- White Sox recalled INF Leury Garcia from Triple-A Charlotte.
- Blue Jays re-signed OF Ryan Langerhans to a minor league contract; assigned him to Triple-A Buffalo.
- According to ESPN's Jesse Rogers, the Rays claimed OF David DeJesus off waivers from the Nationals.
- Rays signed OF Delmon Young to a minor league contract; assigned him to Double-A Montgomery.
- Yankees placed SS Jayson Nix on the 15-day disabled list with a fractured left hand.
- Blue Jays recalled INF Ryan Goins from Triple-A Buffalo.
- Blue Jays placed INF Maicer Izturis on the 15-day disabled list with a sprained left ankle.
- The Athletics have acquired Kurt Suzuki from the Nationals for a pitching prospect, according to Amanda Comak of the Washington Times.
Injury Updates:
National League:
- Braves OF Jason Heyward (jaw) is expected to miss the rest of the regular season after undergoing surgery Thursday to repair a fracture in his right jaw.
- Cubs OF Ryan Sweeney (rib) is scheduled to begin a minor league rehab assignment this coming Saturday.
- 3B Luis Valbuena has been cleared to head to the Cubs' spring training complex to begin workouts.
- John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle hears that Giants SP Matt Cain "will be all right" after leaving Thursday's start following a line drive to the pitching arm.
- Troy Renck of the Denver Post reports that "there is concern" that Rockies RP Rafael Betancourt tore his elbow ligament during an appearance Thursday.
- Cardinals SP Jaime Garcia (shoulder) said Thursday that he is days away from beginning a throwing program.
- Phillies 1B Ryan Howard (knee) is not expected to return this season.
- FOX Sports Midwest's Jim Hayes reported on Thursday's Cardinals broadcast that RP Edward Mujica is dealing with a knot in his upper back.
- Pirates SP Wandy Rodriguez will visit Dr. James Andrews next week after feeling more pain in his left forearm during a simulated game Thursday.
- Mets RP Bobby Parnell (neck) said Wednesday that he remains optimistic about returning this season.
- Pirates RP Jason Grilli (forearm) threw a bullpen session Thursday.
- Cardinals outfield prospect Oscar Taveras underwent surgery Wednesday to address some ligament damage to his right ankle, as well as clean out cartilage.
- Braves 2B Dan Uggla (eye surgery) will play in 1-2 rehab games before being activated from the disabled list on August 28.
- Cardinals SP Jake Westbrook is currently dealing with back stiffness.
- Braves SP Brandon Beachy has been scratched from Sunday's scheduled start and is scheduled to see Dr. James Andrews on Monday.
- Rockies SP Roy Oswalt (hamstring) threw three innings in a simulated game Thursday.
- Rockies SP Tyler Chatwood (elbow) threw three innings in a simulated game Thursday.
American League:
- X-rays and a CT scan taken Thursday afternoon on Astros DH Max Stassi's face and head showed no fractures.
- Blue Jays OF Melky Cabrera (knee) is not expected back this season.
- Twins OF Oswaldo Arcia felt lingering pain in his wrist while taking batting practice on Thursday.
- Athletics SP Brett Anderson (foot) allowed five runs on five hits and two walks over just 3 1/3 innings in his first rehab start with High-A Stockton Thursday.
- Orioles 3B Wilson Betemit (knee) will move his rehab assignment to Triple-A Norfolk on Thursday.
Notes & Rumors:
National League:
- Patrick Mooney of CSNChicago.com reports that the Cubs are expected to "make a run" at impending free agent OF Shin-Soo Choo this offseason.
- SP Daisuke Matsuzaka will start for the Mets on Friday against the Tigers.
- Braves SP Mike Minor will start Sunday against the Cardinals.
American League:
- Twins manager Ron Gardenhire suggested Wednesday that C Joe Mauer might have to be moved off catcher.
- Orioles manager Buck Showalter isn't ready to completely strip RP Jim Johnson of ninth-inning duties.
Yesterday's Top Hitters:
| PLAYER | TEAM | OPP | SCORE | H/AB | HR | R | RBI | BB | TB | SB |
| Brian Bogusevic | CHC | vs WSH | 4-5 L | 3/4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Jose Tabata | PIT | @ SF | 10-5 W | 3/4 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Austin Jackson | DET | vs MIN | 6-7 L | 2/4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Bryan Holaday | DET | vs MIN | 6-7 L | 2/2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Chris Herrmann | MIN | @ DET | 7-6 W | 3/5 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Stephen Lombardozzi | WSH | @ CHC | 5-4 W | 2/5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Wilin Rosario | COL | @ PHI | 4-5 L | 2/4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Ryan Doumit | MIN | @ DET | 7-6 W | 2/5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Ryan Zimmerman | WSH | @ CHC | 5-4 W | 3/6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Conor Gillaspie | CHW | @ KC | 4-3 W | 2/5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jordy Mercer | PIT | @ SF | 10-5 W | 2/4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Matt Holliday | STL | vs ATL | 6-2 W | 2/3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Curtis Granderson | NYY | vs TOR | 5-3 W | 1/3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Justin Upton | ATL | @ STL | 2-6 L | 1/3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Brett Pill | SF | vs PIT | 5-10 L | 3/4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Garrett Jones | PIT | @ SF | 10-5 W | 1/3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Pedro Alvarez | PIT | @ SF | 10-5 W | 2/5 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Matt Carpenter | STL | vs ATL | 6-2 W | 2/5 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Darin Ruf | PHI | vs COL | 5-4 W | 1/4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Prince Fielder | DET | vs MIN | 6-7 L | 3/5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Brian Dozier | MIN | @ DET | 7-6 W | 2/5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Donnie Murphy | CHC | vs WSH | 4-5 L | 1/5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Carlos Beltran | STL | vs ATL | 6-2 W | 2/4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Andrew McCutchen | PIT | @ SF | 10-5 W | 2/3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| J.P. Arencibia | TOR | @ NYY | 3-5 L | 1/4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | ARI | @ CIN | 1-2 L | 3/4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Jimmy Rollins | PHI | vs COL | 5-4 W | 2/5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Carlos Ruiz | PHI | vs COL | 5-4 W | 3/4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Domonic Brown | PHI | vs COL | 5-4 W | 2/5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Eduardo Nunez | NYY | vs TOR | 5-3 W | 1/2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Yesterday's Starting Pitcher Lines:
| Player | Team | Opponent | Score | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K | PIT | DEC |
| Clayton Kershaw | LAD | @ MIA | 6-0 W | 8 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 103 | W |
| Mat Latos | CIN | vs ARI | 2-1 W | 8 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 102 | W |
| Trevor Cahill | ARI | @ CIN | 1-2 L | 7 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 97 | ND |
| Jose Quintana | CHW | @ KC | 4-3 W | 7 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 104 | ND |
| Andy Pettitte | NYY | vs TOR | 5-3 W | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 100 | W |
| Stephen Strasburg | WSH | @ CHC | 5-4 W | 8.2 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 112 | ND |
| Chad Bettis | COL | @ PHI | 4-5 L | 5.1 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 93 | ND |
| James Shields | KC | vs CHW | 3-4 L | 7 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 110 | ND |
| Joe Kelly | STL | vs ATL | 6-2 W | 6 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 109 | W |
| Travis Wood | CHC | vs WSH | 4-5 L | 6.2 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 110 | ND |
| J.A. Happ | TOR | @ NYY | 3-5 L | 5.1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 97 | L |
| Paul Maholm | ATL | @ STL | 2-6 L | 5.1 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 102 | L |
| Jeff Locke | PIT | @ SF | 10-5 W | 4 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 73 | ND |
| Matt Cain | SF | vs PIT | 5-10 L | 3.1 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 61 | ND |
| Justin Verlander | DET | vs MIN | 6-7 L | 7 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 121 | ND |
| Kyle Kendrick | PHI | vs COL | 5-4 W | 5 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 78 | ND |
| Andrew Albers | MIN | @ DET | 7-6 W | 5.2 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 96 | ND |
| Henderson Alvarez | MIA | vs LAD | 0-6 L | 5 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 78 | L |
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