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Probable Pitchers for August 25, 2013
PITCHf/x cards of today's probable pitchers can be found here: BrooksBaseball.net Probable Pitchers
Yesterday's Notable Stat Lines:
National League:
(76-53) Pirates – 3 at 6 – Giants (57-72)
- Giants SP Tim Lincecum yielded three runs over 5 1/3 innings and struck out eight in a win.
- Pirates SP Francisco Liriano had an off night, giving up four runs in four innings.
- Pirates 2009 first-round pick C Tony Sanchez hit his first major league homer.
(60-71) Rockies – 0 at 3 – Marlins (49-79)
- Marlins SS Adeiny Hechavarria delivered an RBI triple in the fourth inning.
- Marlins RP Steve Cishek worked a perfect ninth inning, earning his 28th save of the season.
- Marlins SP Jose Fernandez delivered another outstanding performance, scattering four hits over seven scoreless innings.
- Rockies OF Michael Cuddyer went 2-for-4 with a double.
- Rockies SP Jeff Manship delivered a rare quality start, allowing three runs on four hits over his six innings of work.
(56-73) Brewers – 3 at 6 – Reds (74-56)
- Reds RP Aroldis Chapman collected his 33rd save of 2013.
- Reds SP Bronson Arroyo allowed three runs in seven innings.
- Brewers SP Wily Peralta allowed just one run in five innings in a no-decision.
(55-74) Cubs – 3 at 2 – Padres (58-71)
- Cubs SP Jeff Samardzija pitched eight innings of two-run ball in a victory.
- Cubs 2B Darwin Barney went 3-for-4 and hit his seventh homer.
(66-62) Diamondbacks – 12 at 7 – Phillies (58-71) (18 innings)
- Diamondbacks RP Heath Bell surrendered two runs in the eighth inning.
- Diamondbacks SP Randall Delgado allowed three earned runs in six innings in a no-decision.
- Phillies SP Ethan Martin was pulled in the first inning of his start yielding three hits and three earned runs.
(77-52) Braves – 2 at 6 – Cardinals (76-53)
- Cardinals SP Shelby Miller allowed one earned run in seven innings.
- Cardinals RP Edward Mujica earned a one-out save.
- Braves SP Julio Teheran surrendered four earned runs in six innings.
American League:
(57-72) Blue Jays – 5 at 8 – Astros (43-85)
- Astros RP Chia-Jen Lo picked up his second save of the year.
- Blue Jays SP Chien-Ming Wang gave up five runs — four earned — in three innings.
(57-71) Twins – 2 at 7 – Indians (70-59)
- Indians 2B Jason Kipnis blasted a two-run homer.
- Indians SP Zach McAllister was terrific, surrendering two runs on four hits over 7 1/3 strong innings.
- Twins 2B Brian Dozier swatted a solo homer and drove home two runs.
- Twins SP Liam Hendriks was hammered in Saturday’s loss to the Indians, allowing seven runs on seven hits over 4 1/3 innings.
(72-56) Athletics – 2 at 1 – Orioles (69-59)
- Athletics RP Grant Balfour earned his 32nd save of the season.
- Athletics OF Coco Crisp hit a go-ahead ninth-inning homer.
- Athletics SP Jarrod Parker tossed eight innings of one-run ball.
- Orioles SP Chris Tillman allowed just one run in eight innings in a no-decision.
(68-61) Yankees – 2 at 4 – Rays (74-53)
- Rays 3B Evan Longoria went 3-for-4 with a homer and two RBI.
- Rays SP David Price allowed two runs in six innings to earn his eighth win of the season.
- Yankees SP CC Sabathia gave up three earned runs in 6 1/3 innings.
(75-54) Rangers – 2 at 3 – White Sox (53-75)
- White Sox 1B Adam Dunn slugged his 29th home run of the season.
- Rangers SP Yu Darvish allowed two runs in seven innings in a no-decision.
(57-71) Angels – 5 at 1 – Mariners (59-69)
- Angels SP Jason Vargas allowed one run over 6 1/3 innings.
- Mariners SP Erasmo Ramirez took his first loss after allowing three runs — two earned — in 6 2/3 innings.
- Mariners 2B Nick Franklin returned to action as a pinch-hitter and stayed in to play second base.
Inter League:
(76-53) Tigers – 3 at 0 – Mets (58-69)
- Tigers SP Max Scherzer went six scoreless innings while striking out eleven.
- Tigers RP Joaquin Benoit picked up his 17th save of the year.
- Mets SP Matt Harvey surrendered two earned runs in 6 2/3 innings.
(65-64) Nationals – 7 at 2 – Royals (64-64)
- Nationals SS Ian Desmond belted his 18th home run of the season.
- Nationals SP Jordan Zimmermann was solid, giving up just two runs on eight hits over 7 2/3 innings.
- Royals 1B Eric Hosmer went 1-for-4 with an RBI single.
- Royals SP Wade Davis struggled, surrendering seven runs on eight hits over his six innings of work.
(76-55) Red Sox – 4 at 2 – Dodgers (76-53)
- Red Sox OF Jonny Gomes slugged a three-run homer.
- Dodgers SP Hyun-Jin Ryu gave up four earned runs in five innings.
- Red Sox SP Jon Lester allowed three hits and one run over 7 1/3 innings.
Player Transactions:
National League:
- Padres recalled RHP Brad Brach from Triple-A Tucson.
- Padres designate RHP Edinson Volquez for assignment.
- Pirates recalled OF Andrew Lambo from Triple-A Indianapolis.
- Pirates placed OF Starling Marte on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to August 19, with a right hand contusion.
- Diamondbacks recalled RHP Chaz Roe from Triple-A Reno.
- Diamondbacks placed RHP J.J. Putz on the 15-day disabled list with a dislocated right finger.
- Giants released OF Jeff Francoeur.
- Mets recalled OF Lucas Duda from Triple-A Las Vegas.
- Mets optioned OF Mike Baxter to Triple-A Las Vegas.
- Reds placed LHP Tony Cingrani on the 15-day disabled list with a lower back strain.
American League:
- Angels recalled OF Collin Cowgill from Triple-A Sale Lake.
- Angels recalled OF Collin Cowgill from Triple-A Sale Lake.
- Angels placed RHP Kevin Jepsen on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to August 22, due to an emergency appendectomy.
- Blue Jays transferred INF Maicer Izturis from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list.
- Blue Jays recalled RHP Chad Jenkins from Double-A New Hampshire.
- Blue Jays purchased the contract of RHP Chien-Ming Wang from Triple-A Buffalo.
- Twins recalled RHP Liam Hendriks from Triple-A Rochester.
- Blue Jays placed LHP Aaron Loup on the paternity list.
Injury Updates:
National League:
- Cubs General Manager Jed Hoyer indicated Friday that they expect SP Scott Baker (elbow) to pitch for them at some point in September.
- Pirates SP Gerrit Cole has had his start pushed back to Thursday of next week.
- Mets 3B David Wright (hamstring) has resumed a running program.
- Braves 2B Dan Uggla (LASIK surgery) will begin a rehab assignment Monday with Triple-A Gwinnett.
- Diamondbacks C Miguel Montero (back) could return from the disabled list Monday.
- Diamondbacks 3B Eric Chavez (knee, hip) has been cleared for a rehab assignment.
- Phillies OF Domonic Brown left Saturday's game against the Diamondbacks with right heel soreness.
- Cubs C Welington Castillo (ribs) is expected to return to the Cubs starting lineup on Sunday.
American League:
- Angels RP Kevin Jepsen is not expected to return this season after undergoing an emergency appendectomy on Saturday.
- Mariners C Mike Zunino (hand) is scheduled to take batting practice on Saturday.
- Rangers DH Lance Berkman (hip) did some light running on the warning track on Saturday, and could soon head out on a minor league rehab assignment.
- Indians SP Corey Kluber (finger) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session on Monday.
- Twins OF Aaron Hicks (wrist) has been cleared to return to the lineup at Triple-A Rochester.
- Rays SP Matt Moore (elbow) threw a successful simulated game on Saturday, but isn't expected to return to the Rays' rotation until the beginning of September.
- Rangers SP Nick Tepesch threw a successful live batting practice session on Saturday.
- Twins RP Glen Perkins hasn't been as dominant in August, posting a 3.72 ERA over 9 2/3 innings this month.
- The results of Yankees OF Brett Gardner's X-rays showed no broken bones, and Gardner indicated that his hand feels fine.
- Indians OF Ryan Raburn (calf) will undergo an MRI on Saturday.
- Indians SP Brett Myers (elbow) is scheduled to make a rehab appearance with Double-A Akron on Saturday.
- Athletics SP Bartolo Colon (groin) will throw a bullpen session Monday.
- Orioles SP Jason Hammel (forearm) will begin a rehab assignment Thursday with Double-A Bowie.
- Yankees SS Derek Jeter (calf) confirmed that he'll rejoin the Yankees on Monday.
- Rangers SP Alexi Ogando (shoulder) is expected to resume a throwing program next week.
- Rangers SP Colby Lewis underwent successful hip surgery Thursday.
- Red Sox RP Matt Thornton (oblique) threw a simulated game Friday.
- Angels RP Garrett Richards is expected to make his next start despite leaving Friday's outing with a right forearm contusion.
- SS Jose Iglesias' (elbow) X-rays came back negative on Saturday, but the shortstop isn't sure if he'll return to the Tigers' lineup on Sunday.
- Twins C Joe Mauer (concussion) has been told by team doctors to "take it easy" until Tuesday.
- RP Garrett Richards will start on four days rest when the Angels take on the Rays in Tampa Bay on Wednesday.
- Rangers OF Leonys Martin is being considered day-to-day after X-ray results came back negative on his injured ankle.
Notes & Rumors:
National League:
- Braves 1B Freddie Freeman has collected multiple hits five times during his current six-game hitting streak.
- According to FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal, the Dodgers were close to agreement on a seven-year, $210 million extension earlier this season with SP Clayton Kershaw.
- Dodgers owner Mark Walter said Friday that he is "absolutely" interested in a contract extension for SS Hanley Ramirez this offseason.
- SP Roy Halladay could start for the Phillies in Sunday's series finale against the Diamondbacks.
- Reds SP Greg Reynolds will be recalled from Triple-A Louisville to start against the Brewers on Sunday.
American League:
- The Astros have moved struggling left-hander Erik Bedard to the bullpen.
- Athletics SP Tommy Milone is scheduled to start Tuesday against the Tigers.
- Rays SP Roberto Hernandez will start on Tuesday against the Angels.
Yesterday's Top Hitters:
| PLAYER | TEAM | OPP | SCORE | H/AB | HR | R | RBI | BB | TB | SB |
| Jason Castro | HOU | vs TOR | 8-5 W | 3/3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Martin Prado | ARI | @ PHI | 12-7 W | 3/9 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Darwin Barney | CHC | @ SD | 3-2 W | 3/4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Adam Eaton | ARI | @ PHI | 12-7 W | 4/10 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Gerardo Parra | ARI | @ PHI | 12-7 W | 5/9 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Evan Longoria | TB | vs NYY | 4-2 W | 3/4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Carlos Ruiz | PHI | vs ARI | 7-12 L | 3/9 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Carlos Beltran | STL | vs ATL | 6-2 W | 3/5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jason Kipnis | CLE | vs MIN | 7-2 W | 2/3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Will Venable | SD | vs CHC | 2-3 L | 3/4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| Kevin Pillar | TOR | @ HOU | 5-8 L | 2/4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Zack Cozart | CIN | vs MIL | 6-3 W | 2/4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Roger Bernadina | PHI | vs ARI | 7-12 L | 2/8 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Tony Sanchez | PIT | @ SF | 3-6 L | 2/4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jonny Gomes | BOS | @ LAD | 4-2 W | 1/3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | TOR | @ HOU | 5-8 L | 1/1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
| Matt Carpenter | STL | vs ATL | 6-2 W | 2/5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Ryan Ludwick | CIN | vs MIL | 6-3 W | 2/4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Darin Ruf | PHI | vs ARI | 7-12 L | 2/9 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Chris Heisey | CIN | vs MIL | 6-3 W | 2/5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Brandon Barnes | HOU | vs TOR | 8-5 W | 2/4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Jimmy Rollins | PHI | vs ARI | 7-12 L | 3/7 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| Andy Dirks | DET | @ NYM | 3-0 W | 3/3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Joey Votto | CIN | vs MIL | 6-3 W | 2/5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | ARI | @ PHI | 12-7 W | 2/6 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Carlos Santana | CLE | vs MIN | 7-2 W | 1/3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Mike Napoli | BOS | @ LAD | 4-2 W | 3/4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| J.B. Shuck | LAA | @ SEA | 5-1 W | 3/5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Brian Dozier | MIN | @ CLE | 2-7 L | 1/3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Alex Rios | TEX | @ CHW | 2-3 L | 1/4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Yesterday's Starting PItcher Lines:
| Player | Team | Opponent | Score | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K | PIT | DEC |
| Chris Tillman | BAL | vs OAK | 1-2 L | 8 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 115 | ND |
| Jose Fernandez | MIA | vs COL | 3-0 W | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 97 | W |
| Max Scherzer | DET | @ NYM | 3-0 W | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 118 | W |
| Shelby Miller | STL | vs ATL | 6-2 W | 7 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 101 | W |
| Jon Lester | BOS | @ LAD | 4-2 W | 7.1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 101 | W |
| Jarrod Parker | OAK | @ BAL | 2-1 W | 8 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 117 | W |
| Zach McAllister | CLE | vs MIN | 7-2 W | 7.1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 106 | W |
| Yu Darvish | TEX | @ CHW | 2-3 L | 7 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 113 | ND |
| Jeff Samardzija | CHC | @ SD | 3-2 W | 8 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 106 | W |
| Jordan Zimmermann | WSH | @ KC | 7-2 W | 7.2 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 114 | W |
| Randall Delgado | ARI | @ PHI | 12-7 W | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 91 | ND |
| Hector Santiago | CHW | vs TEX | 3-2 W | 6.1 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 105 | ND |
| David Price | TB | vs NYY | 4-2 W | 6 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 101 | W |
| Jason Vargas | LAA | @ SEA | 5-1 W | 6.1 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 100 | W |
| Bronson Arroyo | CIN | vs MIL | 6-3 W | 7 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 90 | W |
| CC Sabathia | NYY | @ TB | 2-4 L | 6.1 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 112 | L |
| Tim Lincecum | SF | vs PIT | 6-3 W | 5.1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 101 | W |
| Jeff Manship | COL | @ MIA | 0-3 L | 6 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 93 | L |
| Erasmo Ramirez | SEA | vs LAA | 1-5 L | 6.2 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 112 | L |
| Eric Stults | SD | vs CHC | 2-3 L | 6.1 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 101 | L |
| Wily Peralta | MIL | @ CIN | 3-6 L | 5 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 103 | ND |
| Julio Teheran | ATL | @ STL | 2-6 L | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 110 | L |
| Hyun-Jin Ryu | LAD | vs BOS | 2-4 L | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 89 | L |
| Brad Peacock | HOU | vs TOR | 8-5 W | 5.2 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 94 | W |
| Matt Harvey | NYM | vs DET | 0-3 L | 6.2 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 102 | L |
| Chien-Ming Wang | TOR | @ HOU | 5-8 L | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 49 | L |
| Ethan Martin | PHI | vs ARI | 7-12 L | 0.2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 44 | ND |
| Wade Davis | KC | vs WSH | 2-7 L | 6 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 93 | L |
| Francisco Liriano | PIT | @ SF | 3-6 L | 4 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 102 | L |
| Liam Hendriks | MIN | @ CLE | 2-7 L | 4.1 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 78 | L |
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