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Probable Pitchers for August 28, 2013
PITCHf/x cards of today's probable pitchers can be found here: BrooksBaseball.net Probable Pitchers
Yesterday's Notable Stat Lines:
National League:
(56-76) Cubs – 3 at 2 – Dodgers (77-55)
- Cubs SP Travis Wood outdueled Clayton Kershaw, allowing just an unearned run over seven innings.
- Cubs RP Kevin Gregg bounced back from Sunday's blown save to protect a one-run lead.
(59-73) Padres – 9 at 10 – Diamondbacks (68-63) (10 innings)
- Diamondbacks 2B Aaron Hill delivered a game-winning hit in the bottom of the 10th.
- Making his major league debut, Diamondbacks SP David Holmberg lasted 3 2/3 innings and allowed three runs in a no-decision.
- Diamondbacks RP Brad Ziegler gave up two runs in the ninth to blow a save.
- Facing his old team for the first time, Padres SP Ian Kennedy was tagged for six runs in 4 1/3 innings.
- Diamondbacks OF Gerardo Parra had a three-run homer and a two-run single
(60-72) Phillies – 0 at 5 – Mets (59-71)
- Mets SP Jon Niese allowed just three hits in a complete-game shutout.
- Phillies 3B Michael Young went 2-for-3 with a double.
- Mets 2B Daniel Murphy went 1-for-4 with an RBI.
- Phillies SP Kyle Kendrick allowed five runs — one earned — over six innings.
(74-59) Reds – 1 at 6 – Cardinals (78-54)
- Cardinals RP Kevin Siegrist struck out all three batters that he faced in the seventh inning.
- Cardinals RP Joe Kelly allowed one earned run over six innings.
- Reds SP Mat Latos yielded four earned runs in six innings.
American League:
(59-71) Angels – 6 at 5 – Rays (74-56)
- Angels SS Erick Aybar went 2-for-4 with four RBI, including the game-winning two-run double.
- Rays RP Fernando Rodney allowed two runs — one earned — for his eighth blown save of the season.
- Rays 1B James Loney went 2-for-5 with two RBI.
- Angels RP Dane De La Rosa worked the ninth inning for his second save of the season.
- Rays SP Roberto Hernandez allowed three runs over six innings in a no-decision.
- Angels SP C.J. Wilson allowed three runs in five innings of a no-decision.
(74-57) Athletics – 6 at 3 – Tigers (77-55) (6 innings)
- Athletics 1B Brandon Moss went 1-for-2 with a two-run home run.
- Tigers 1B Prince Fielder went 1-for-1 with two RBI.
- Athletics SP Tommy Milone allowed three runs — two earned — over five innings of a rain-shortened game.
- Tigers SP Justin Verlander allowed five runs — three earned — over five innings.
(70-62) Yankees – 7 at 1 – Blue Jays (59-74)
- Yankees SP Andy Pettitte spun seven shutout frames while giving up just five hits.
- Blue Jays SP J.A. Happ was touched up for five runs over just 4 2/3 innings.
- Yankees OF Alfonso Soriano blasted a three-run homer and a solo shot.
(44-87) Astros – 3 at 4 – White Sox (55-76)
- White Sox SS Alexei Ramirez went 2-for-3 with two runs scored.
- White Sox OF Jordan Danks went 3-for-4 with two RBI.
- Astros 3B Matt Dominguez went 3-for-4 with two RBI.
- White Sox SP Jose Quintana allowed three runs over 7 2/3 innings in a no-decision.
- Astros RP Paul Clemens allowed one run over six innings but was left with a no-decision.
(77-55) Rangers – 4 at 3 – Mariners (59-72) (10 innings)
- Rangers 2B Ian Kinsler went 4-for-5 and scored the go-ahead run in the 10th.
- Mariners RP Danny Farguhar gave up the go-ahead run on a balk.
- Mariners 2B Dustin Ackley had another nice game, finishing 3-for-3 with a walk.
(70-60) Orioles – 2 at 13 – Red Sox (78-55)
- Red Sox OF Shane Victorino went 3-for-3 with two home runs and seven RBI.
- Red Sox 2B Dustin Pedroia went 3-for-5 with two RBI.
- Red Sox SP Felix Doubront allowed two runs over 6 2/3 innings.
- Orioles SP Wei-Yin Chen allowed eight runs in 3 2/3 innings.
(67-64) Royals – 6 at 1 – Twins (57-73)
- Royals OF Alex Gordon went 2-for-5 with three RBI.
- Royals DH Billy Butler went 2-for-5 with a solo home run.
- Twins SP Kevin Correia fired seven scoreless innings but settled for a no-decision.
- Royals SP James Shields allowed one run over 7 1/3 innings to earn the win.
Inter League:
(71-60) Indians – 0 at 2 – Braves (79-52)
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Braves RP Alex Wood went scoreless over 5 2/3 innings while striking out five.
- Indians SS Asdrubal Cabrera went 3-for-4.
- Braves 2B Elliot Johnson went 1-for-3 with a two-run triple.
- Indians SP Danny Salazar allowed two runs over four innings in a loss.
Player Transactions:
National League:
- Rockies optioned INF Ryan Wheeler to Triple-A Colorado Springs.
- Rockies activated C Yorvit Torrealba from the 7-day disabled list.
- Nationals recalled RHP Ryan Mattheus from Triple-A Syracuse.
- Nationals optioned LHP Xavier Cedeno to Triple-A Syracuse.
- Diamondbacks purchased the contract of LHP David Holmberg from Double-A Mobile.
- Diamondbacks designated OF Jason Kubel for assignment.
- Pirates recalled RHP Kyle McPherson from Triple-A Indianapolis; placed him on the 60-day disabled list with a right elbow injury.
- Pirates designated OF/1B Russ Canzler for assignment.
- Cardinals recalled RHP Fernando Salas from Triple-A Memphis.
- Cardinals optioned LHP Tyler Lyons to Triple-A Memphis.
- Padres released RHP Edinson Volquez.
- Mets recalled LHP Robert Carson from Triple-A Las Vegas.
- Mets placed RHP Matt Harvey on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to August 25, with a partial tear of the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow.
- Mets recalled C Anthony Recker from Triple-A Las Vegas.
- Mets purchased the contract of OF Matt den Dekker from Triple-A Las Vegas.
- Marlins activated INF Placido Polanco from the 7-day concussion disabled list.
- Mets acquired INF Dilson Herrera and a player to be named later from the Pirates for OF Marlon Byrd, C John Buck and cash considerations.
American League:
- Blue Jays sent RHP Chien-Ming Wang outright to Triple-A Buffalo.
- Rays recalled LHP Jeff Beliveau from Triple-A Durham.
- Rays optioned RHP Jeremy Hellickson to High-A Charlotte.
- Royals signed 1B Carlos Pena to a minor league contract; assigned him to Triple-A Omaha.
- SP Wade Davis has been demoted to the Royals' bullpen.
- Orioles optioned INF Ryan Flaherty to High-A Frederick.
- Orioles activated INF Wilson Betemit from the 60-day disabled list.
- Tigers optioned C Bryan Holaday to Triple-A Toledo.
- Tigers activated C Alex Avila from the 15-day disabled list.
- Red Sox acquired OF Quintin Berry from the Royals for RHP Clayton Mortensen.
- Peter Gammons of MLB Network reports that the Twins have placed outfielder Josh Willingham on revocable waivers.
- Astros recalled RHP Paul Clemens from Triple-A Oklahoma City.
- Astros optioned RHP David Martinez to Triple-A Oklahoma City.
Injury Updates:
National League:
- Padres 3B Chase Headley left Tuesday's game against the Diamondbacks with back stiffness.
- Braves 2B Dan Uggla (LASIK surgery) went 2-for-4 with a home run in his second rehab game with Triple-A Gwinnett Tuesday.
- Rockies SP Roy Oswalt (hamstring) could make a rehab appearance this weekend.
- Rockies OF Carlos Gonzalez (finger) hit four home runs — including two into the upper deck — at Coors Field during batting practice Tuesday.
- Giants OF Andres Torres will be sidelined for six months after surgery to remove bone spurs from his left Achilles.
- Cubs 3B Luis Valbuena (oblique) will begin a rehab assignment with the Cubs' Arizona League team Tuesday.
- Dodgers OF Matt Kemp (ankle) encountered no problems while running the bases Tuesday.
- Nationals SP Ross Detwiler (back) has yet to throw off a mound.
- Braves SP Brandon Beachy (elbow) will be shut down for 10 days.
- Mets 3B David Wright (hamstring) will start tracking pitches on Thursday in Port St. Lucie, Florida.
- Pirates OF Starling Marte (hand) won't swing a bat for another two weeks.
- Mets RP Frank Francisco (elbow) tossed a scoreless inning Tuesday in his latest rehab appearance with the GCL Mets.
- Mets SP Jeremy Hefner (elbow) wrote on his Twitter account that he will undergo Tommy John surgery on Wednesday morning.
- Rockies RP Rafael Betancourt (elbow) hinted that he would rather retire rather than have Tommy John surgery.
- CBS Sports' Jon Heyman reports that the Giants' Tim Lincecum, Hunter Pence and Javier Lopez all went on revocable waivers Saturday and were quickly claimed by teams.
- Diamondbacks 2B Aaron Hill (groin) walked in a pinch-hit appearance Monday.
American League:
- Twins manager Ron Gardenhire said Tuesday that C Joe Mauer felt "pretty decent."
- Tigers RP Octavio Dotel (elbow) left a rehab appearance with Triple-A Toledo Tuesday after being hit on the thigh by a comebacker.
- Yankees SS Eduardo Nunez left Tuesday's game against the Blue Jays with a right knee injury.
- X-rays on Yankees 2B Robinson Cano's left hand have come back negative.
- Rangers SP Alexi Ogando (shoulder) will throw a bullpen session this weekend.
- Athletics manager Bob Melvin said Tuesday that there's still no timetable for C John Jaso's (concussion) return.
- Rays DH Luke Scott (back) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Durham on Wednesday.
- Athletics SP Bartolo Colon (groin) has been confirmed as the A's starter for Thursday's game against the Tigers.
- 3B Mike Moustakas will be out of the Royals' lineup for the next few games due to strep throat.
- Red Sox SP Clay Buchholz (shoulder) is scheduled to make a second minor league rehab start on Friday.
- Indians OF Ryan Raburn (calf) is aiming to return Wednesday.
- Indians SP Corey Kluber (finger) threw fastballs and changeups off a mound Monday with no issues.
- Indians prospect SS Francisco Lindor has been shut down for the season with a lingering back injury.
- Tigers C Alex Avila (concussion) caught seven innings and went 2-for-3 with two walks in a rehab game with Triple-A Toledo on Monday.
Notes & Rumors:
National League:
- Nationals manager Davey Johnson indicated Tuesday that RP Tanner Roark could take Ross Ohlendorf's spot in the rotation.
- Padres SP Robbie Erlin will be recalled to start on Wednesday at Arizona.
- Nationals manager Davey Johnson said Tuesday that he's not ruling out using RP Tyler Clippard at closer down the stretch.
- Phillies C Carlos Ruiz entered Tuesday batting .329 (26-for-79) with six doubles and four home runs since July 28.
- Diamondbacks prospect SS Chris Owings has been named the Rookie of the Year for the Triple-A Pacific Coast League.
- CBS Sports' Jon Heyman reports that the Pirates "have their eyes on" the Twins' 1B Justin Morneau.
- The Diamondbacks will call up left-hander David Holmberg to start Tuesday against the Padres.
American League:
- Rays SP Jake Odorizzi will be called up to start on Thursday against the Angels.
- SP Danny Duffy will be called up to start for the Royals on Wednesday evening against the Twins.
- SP Jeremy Hellickson may be skipped on his next turn through the Rays' starting rotation.
Yesteday's Top Hitters:
| PLAYER | TEAM | OPP | SCORE | H/AB | HR | R | RBI | BB | TB | SB |
| Shane Victorino | BOS | vs BAL | 13-2 W | 3/3 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Aramis Ramirez | MIL | @ PIT | 7-6 W | 4/5 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Alfonso Soriano | NYY | @ TOR | 7-1 W | 2/5 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Pedro Alvarez | PIT | vs MIL | 6-7 L | 4/4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Gerardo Parra | ARI | vs SD | 10-9 W | 2/4 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Pablo Sandoval | SF | @ COL | 5-3 W | 3/4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jose Molina | TB | vs LAA | 5-6 L | 3/4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Dustin Pedroia | BOS | vs BAL | 13-2 W | 3/5 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jordan Danks | CHW | vs HOU | 4-3 W | 3/4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Neil Walker | PIT | vs MIL | 6-7 L | 2/5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Martin Prado | ARI | vs SD | 10-9 W | 2/4 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| Brandon Belt | SF | @ COL | 5-3 W | 4/5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Adam Eaton | ARI | vs SD | 10-9 W | 3/5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jacoby Ellsbury | BOS | vs BAL | 13-2 W | 3/5 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jonathan Lucroy | MIL | @ PIT | 7-6 W | 3/4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| Ian Kinsler | TEX | @ SEA | 4-3 W | 4/5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| Erick Aybar | LAA | @ TB | 6-5 W | 2/4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Alex Rodriguez | NYY | @ TOR | 7-1 W | 2/4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Brandon Moss | OAK | @ DET | 6-3 W | 1/2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Matt Dominguez | HOU | @ CHW | 3-4 L | 3/4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Shin-Soo Choo | CIN | @ STL | 1-6 L | 2/4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Ronny Cedeno | SD | @ ARI | 9-10 L | 2/5 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Christian Yelich | MIA | @ WSH | 1-2 L | 2/4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | ARI | vs SD | 10-9 W | 2/3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Alex Gordon | KC | @ MIN | 6-1 W | 2/5 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Billy Butler | KC | @ MIN | 6-1 W | 2/5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Hanley Ramirez | LAD | vs CHC | 2-3 L | 3/4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Yunel Escobar | TB | vs LAA | 5-6 L | 2/2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | @ TB | 6-5 W | 2/5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Robbie Grossman | HOU | @ CHW | 3-4 L | 3/5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Yesterday's Starting Pitcher Lines:
| Player | Team | Opponent | Score | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K | PIT | DEC |
| Jonathon Niese | NYM | vs PHI | 5-0 W | 9 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 113 | W |
| Kevin Correia | MIN | vs KC | 1-6 L | 7 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 118 | ND |
| James Shields | KC | @ MIN | 6-1 W | 7.1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 114 | W |
| Travis Wood | CHC | @ LAD | 3-2 W | 7 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 105 | W |
| Andy Pettitte | NYY | @ TOR | 7-1 W | 7 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 86 | W |
| Felix Doubront | BOS | vs BAL | 13-2 W | 6.2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 111 | W |
| Paul Clemens | HOU | @ CHW | 3-4 L | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 78 | ND |
| Alex Wood | ATL | vs CLE | 2-0 W | 5.2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 105 | W |
| Ross Ohlendorf | WSH | vs MIA | 2-1 W | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 78 | W |
| Jose Quintana | CHW | vs HOU | 4-3 W | 7.2 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 116 | ND |
| Clayton Kershaw | LAD | vs CHC | 2-3 L | 5.2 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 108 | L |
| Yusmeiro Petit | SF | @ COL | 5-3 W | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 96 | W |
| Nate Eovaldi | MIA | @ WSH | 1-2 L | 6 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 108 | L |
| Hisashi Iwakuma | SEA | vs TEX | 3-4 L | 6 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 103 | ND |
| Tommy Milone | OAK | @ DET | 6-3 W | 5 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 84 | W |
| Joe Kelly | STL | vs CIN | 6-1 W | 6 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 98 | W |
| Danny Salazar | CLE | @ ATL | 0-2 L | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 77 | L |
| Derek Holland | TEX | @ SEA | 4-3 W | 6 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 104 | ND |
| Kyle Kendrick | PHI | @ NYM | 0-5 L | 6 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 101 | L |
| Roberto Hernandez | TB | vs LAA | 5-6 L | 6 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 94 | ND |
| Justin Verlander | DET | vs OAK | 3-6 L | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 104 | L |
| Mat Latos | CIN | @ STL | 1-6 L | 6 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 95 | L |
| C.J. Wilson | LAA | @ TB | 6-5 W | 5 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 111 | ND |
| Chad Bettis | COL | vs SF | 3-5 L | 6 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 98 | L |
| David Holmberg | ARI | vs SD | 10-9 W | 3.2 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 80 | ND |
| J.A. Happ | TOR | vs NYY | 1-7 L | 4.2 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 89 | L |
| Jeff Locke | PIT | vs MIL | 6-7 L | 4.2 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 77 | ND |
| Ian Kennedy | SD | @ ARI | 9-10 L | 4.1 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 99 | ND |
| Kyle Lohse | MIL | @ PIT | 7-6 W | 5.1 | 13 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 100 | ND |
| Wei-Yin Chen | BAL | @ BOS | 2-13 L | 3.2 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 82 | L |
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