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Probable Pitchers for September 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:
(81-60) Pirates – 0 at 5 – Cardinals (82-60)
- Cardinals SP Adam Wainwright threw seven scoreless innings while allowing just two hits.
- Cardinals C Yadier Molina went 2-for-3 with two runs scored.
- Pirates SP Jeff Locke allowed three runs — two earned — over five innings.
- Cardinals 3B David Freese went 1-for-2 with a home run and two RBI.
(61-80) Brewers – 5 at 3 – Cubs (60-81)
- Brewers RP Jim Henderson earned his 23rd save of the season.
- Brewers OF Logan Schafer smacked a bases-loaded three-run triple.
- Brewers SP Johnny Hellweg surrendered three runs in six innings.
- Cubs SP Jake Arrieta allowed four earned runs in five innings.
(85-56) Braves
– 5 at 6 – Phillies (65-77)
- Phillies 2B Freddy Galvis hit a walkoff solo home run.
- Phillies RP Jonathan Papelbon allowed two ninth-inning runs, but escaped with a win.
- Braves RP Alex Wood surrendered four earned runs in 4 2/3 innings.
(80-62) Dodgers
– 3 at 4 – Reds (81-62) (10 innings)
- Dodgers OF Yasiel Puig went 1-for-4 with a home run, two RBI and two runs scored.
- Reds SP Mat Latos coughed up three runs on nine hits over seven innings in a no-decision.
- Dodgers SP Zack Greinke allowed two runs on eight hits over six innings of a no-decision.
- Reds 1B Joey Votto reached base in all five plate appearances.
(72-69) Nationals – 9 at 2 –
Marlins (53-87)
- Nationals RP Tanner Roark tossed six shutout frames while allowing only four hits.
- Nationals 3B Ryan Zimmerman finished 2-for-5 with three RBI.
- Marlins SP Nathan Eovaldi was pounded for five earned runs in three innings
American League:
(87-57) Red Sox – 13 at 9 – Yankees (75-67)
- Red Sox 1B Mike Napoli blasted two homers.
- Red Sox 3B Xander Bogaerts crushed his first career homer over the visitor's bullpen in left field at Yankee Stadium.
- Red Sox OF Jonny Gomes finished 3-for-4 with a homer, four RBI and two runs scored.
- Red Sox SP John Lackey yielded seven runs on eight hits over 5 2/3 innings.
(82-60) Tigers – 3 at 4 – Royals (74-68)
- Royals C Salvador Perez launched a two-run homer.
- Royals RP Greg Holland collected his 39th save of the season.
- Royals SP Danny Duffy made it just 4 1/3 innings, but escaped with a no-decision.
- Tigers SP Justin Verlander coughed up four runs in seven innings.
(56-85) White Sox – 3 at 4 – Orioles (76-65)
(10 innings)
- Orioles DH Danny Valencia went 3-for-4 with a pair of doubles.
- White Sox OF Dayan Viciedo went 2-for-3 with a double and a solo homer.
- Orioles SP Wei-Yin Chen hurled six innings of two-run ball, striking out eight, in a no-decision.
- White Sox RP Addison Reed suffered his second loss and sixth blown save of the season, allowing two runs in 2/3 of an inning
(47-95) Astros – 1 at 2 – Athletics (82-60)
- Athletics SP Dan Straily tossed seven scoreless innings while allowing just two hits.
- Athletics OF Yoenis Cespedes hit his 22nd home run of the year.
- Astros SP Brett Oberholtzer allowed one run in six innings.
(66-76) Blue Jays – 11 at 2 – Twins (61-79)
- Blue Jays 1B Adam Lind homered twice and drove in six runs.
- Blue Jays SP J.A. Happ allowed just one (unearned) run over 5 2/3 innings.
- Twins SP Kevin Correia was hammered for five runs in six innings
Inter League:
(63-77) Mets – 4 at 9 – Indians (76-65)
- Indians 1B Nick Swisher went 2-for-4 with his second home run in as many games.
- Mets 3B Justin Turner went 2-for-4 with a two-run double.
- Indians SS Asdrubal Cabrera broke a five-game hitless streak with a three-run home run.
- Mets SP Jon Niese allowed six runs — five earned — over six innings.
- Indians SP Corey Kluber allowed two runs over five innings to earn the win in his first start since being activated from the disabled list.
Player Transactions:
National League:
- Giants activated RHP Matt Cain from the 15-day disabled list.
- Mets transferred RHP Jenrry Mejia to the 60-day disabled list.
- Mets activated RHP Frank Francisco from the 60-day disabled list.
- Pirates designated RHP James McDonald for assignment.
- Pirates recalled RHP Brandon Cumpton from Triple-A Indianapolis.
- Pirates activated OF Starling Marte from the 15-day disabled list.
American League:
- Royals outrighted INF Edinson Rincon to Triple-A Omaha.
- Yankees placed LHP Vidal Nuno on the 60-day disabled list with a groin injury.
- Yankees released RHP Chris Bootcheck.
- Yankees recalled RHP Jim Miller from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
- Red Sox recalled OF Jackie Bradley Jr. from Triple-A Pawtucket.
- Indians activated RHP Corey Kluber from the 15-day disabled list.
- Orioles designated INF Alex Liddi for assignment.
- White Sox outrighted RHP Jhan Marinez to Triple-A Charlotte.
- Athletics outrighted LHP Hideki Okajima to Tripla-A Sacramento.
- Indians outrighted INF Juan Diaz to Triple-A Columbus.
- Indians outrighted OF Tim Fedroff to Triple-A Columbus.
- Mariners recalled LHP Bobby LaFromboise from Triple-A Tacoma.
- Astros activated RHP Edgar Gonzalez from the 60-day disabled list and assigned him to Double-A Corpus Christi.
- Astros recalled RHP David Martinez from Triple-A Oklahoma City.
- Astros recalled 1B Brandon Laird from Triple-A Oklahoma City.
- Astros recalled RHP Rhiner Cruz from Triple-A Oklahoma City.
- Astros recalled OF Jimmy Paredes from Triple-A Oklahoma City.
Injury Updates:
National League:
- RP Matt Reynolds (elbow) could return to the Diamondbacks before the end of the 2013 season.
- Nationals SP Ross Detwiler (back) will throw off a mound this weekend for the first time since being shut down on July 4.
- After meeting with doctor's on Friday, there is still no clear timetable for OF Jason Heyward's (jaw) return to the Braves.
- Mets RP Scott Rice will undergo season-ending surgery to repair a sports hernia.
- The Cardinals have yet to provide a timetable for 1B Allen Craig's (foot) return, but General Manager John Mozeliak said Friday that he'd be "happy" if Craig returned for the postseason.
- 1B Yonder Alonso (hand) has been slow to regain full strength in his injured right hand, and there remains no clear timetable for a potential return to the Padres lineup.
- Nationals RP Christian Garcia (arm, hamstring, shoulder) began a rehab assignment with Double-A Harrisburg on Friday.
- Brewers OF Khris Davis (wrist) is being considered day-to-day after an MRI on his injured left wrist came back negative on Saturday.
- Marlins OF Giancarlo Stanton left in the eighth inning of Saturday's game with a sore right foot and ankle.
- Nationals OF Bryce Harper is flying back to Washington, D.C. for tests on his hip.
- Giants C Buster Posey (finger) took batting practice on Saturday for the first time since sustaining a fractured right ring finger.
American League:
- The results of Red Sox OF Jacoby Ellsbury's MRI revealed inflammation in his navicular bone, and he's expected to head to Denver for further testing.
- Yankees RP Shawn Kelley (triceps) indicated that he felt better after his morning bullpen session on Saturday, and should be available out of the Yankees bullpen on Sunday.
- Yankees RP David Robertson (shoulder) said the he felt better on Saturday, but will still rest for the next 3-4 days before attempting to throw again.
- Angels 3B Chris Nelson (hamstring) was able to run on a treadmill on Friday, and still has his sights set on returning before the end of the season.
- OF Robbie Grossman (oblique) missed his third consecutive game on Friday, and remains without a timetable for his return to the Astros lineup.
- Orioles DH Steve Pearce (wrist) will receive an injection in his injured left wrist in an attempt to help it heal.
- Major League Baseball is expected to begin the hearing of Yankees 3B Alex Rodriguez's appeal of his 211-game suspension on September 30, one day after the regular season concludes.
- Rangers SP Matt Harrison will undergo surgery on Monday to alleviate the thoracic outlet syndrome in his right shoulder.
- The CT scan taken Saturday on Yankees SS Derek Jeter's surgically-repaired left ankle turned up negative.
- Blue Jays OF Melky Cabrera had a benign tumor removed last Friday from his lower back — near the spinal cord.
- Royals 2B Chris Getz (concussion) has been cleared for action.
- Angels 3B Luis Jimenez left Saturday's game against the Rangers with a right thumb contusion.
- Blue Jays OF Moises Sierra left Saturday's game against the Twins with lower back tightness.
- 2B Howie Kendrick (knee) is improving but a return for next weekend's series against the Astros is a "best-case scenario," according to Angels manager Mike Scioscia.
- Twins C Joe Mauer (concussion) was able to again take batting practice on the field before Saturday's game.
- Rays RP Jesse Crain (shoulder) threw a successful bullpen session on Saturday.
- Angels OF Peter Bourjos won't hit for the rest of this season due to lingering discomfort in his right wrist.
Notes & Rumors:
National League:
- RP Tyler Thornburg will start for the Brewers when they take on the Cardinals in St. Louis on Wednesday.
- The Phillies have demoted SP Ethan Martin to the bullpen for the remainder of the season.
American League:
- With a perfect inning in Friday's victory over the Yankees, Red Sox RP Koji Uehara has now retired each of the last 27 hitters that he's faced.
- The Blue Jays will utilize Monday's off-day to skip SP Todd Redmond's turn in the rotation.
Yesterday's Top Hitters:
| PLAYER | TEAM | OPP | SCORE | H/AB | HR | R | RBI | BB | TB | SB |
| Adam Lind | TOR | @ MIN | 11-2 W | 2/5 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jonny Gomes | BOS | @ NYY | 13-9 W | 3/4 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Mike Napoli | BOS | @ NYY | 13-9 W | 2/5 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Ryan Zimmerman | WSH | @ MIA | 9-2 W | 2/5 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Freddy Galvis | PHI | vs ATL | 6-5 W | 4/5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | @ NYY | 13-9 W | 2/4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Andrelton Simmons | ATL | @ PHI | 5-6 L | 3/4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Kendrys Morales | SEA | vs TB | 6-2 W | 3/4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Nick Swisher | CLE | vs NYM | 9-4 W | 2/4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Brett Gardner | NYY | vs BOS | 9-13 L | 2/3 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Brett Lawrie | TOR | @ MIN | 11-2 W | 3/5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Dayan Viciedo | CHW | @ BAL | 3-4 L | 2/3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | ARI | @ SF | 2-1 W | 3/4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Evan Longoria | TB | @ SEA | 2-6 L | 2/4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Mark Trumbo | LAA | vs TEX | 8-3 W | 2/5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Carlos Ruiz | PHI | vs ATL | 6-5 W | 2/4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Yoenis Cespedes | OAK | vs HOU | 2-1 W | 2/4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Jed Lowrie | OAK | vs HOU | 2-1 W | 2/4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| A.J. Pierzynski | TEX | @ LAA | 3-8 L | 2/4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Cesar Izturis | CIN | vs LAD | 4-3 W | 3/5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Kevin Frandsen | PHI | vs ATL | 6-5 W | 3/5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jedd Gyorko | SD | vs COL | 2-1 W | 2/4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Asdrubal Cabrera | CLE | vs NYM | 9-4 W | 1/4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Justin Smoak | SEA | vs TB | 6-2 W | 2/4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jayson Werth | WSH | @ MIA | 9-2 W | 3/5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Justin Turner | NYM | @ CLE | 4-9 L | 2/4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Cesar Hernandez | PHI | vs ATL | 6-5 W | 3/5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| David Freese | STL | vs PIT | 5-0 W | 1/2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Yasiel Puig | LAD | @ CIN | 3-4 L | 1/4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Yadier Molina | STL | vs PIT | 5-0 W | 2/3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
Yesterday's Starting Pitcher Lines:
| Player | Team | Opponent | Score | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K | PIT | DEC |
| Dan Straily | OAK | vs HOU | 2-1 W | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 103 | W |
| Adam Wainwright | STL | vs PIT | 5-0 W | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 100 | W |
| Tyson Ross | SD | vs COL | 2-1 W | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 105 | ND |
| Brandon McCarthy | ARI | @ SF | 2-1 W | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 99 | W |
| Tanner Roark | WSH | @ MIA | 9-2 W | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 71 | W |
| Garrett Richards | LAA | vs TEX | 8-3 W | 7 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 110 | W |
| Wei-Yin Chen | BAL | vs CHW | 4-3 W | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 99 | ND |
| James Paxton | SEA | vs TB | 6-2 W | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 95 | W |
| Brett Oberholtzer | HOU | @ OAK | 1-2 L | 6 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 100 | L |
| J.A. Happ | TOR | @ MIN | 11-2 W | 5.2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 87 | W |
| Tyler Chatwood | COL | @ SD | 1-2 L | 6 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 97 | ND |
| Kyle Kendrick | PHI | vs ATL | 6-5 W | 6 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 91 | ND |
| Zack Greinke | LAD | @ CIN | 3-4 L | 6 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 106 | ND |
| Corey Kluber | CLE | vs NYM | 9-4 W | 5 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 64 | W |
| Justin Verlander | DET | @ KC | 3-4 L | 7 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 114 | L |
| Jeff Locke | PIT | @ STL | 0-5 L | 5 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 91 | L |
| Johnny Hellweg | MIL | @ CHC | 5-3 W | 6 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 99 | W |
| Mat Latos | CIN | vs LAD | 4-3 W | 7 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 106 | ND |
| Matt Cain | SF | vs ARI | 1-2 L | 6.1 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 99 | L |
| Hector Santiago | CHW | @ BAL | 3-4 L | 5 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 100 | ND |
| Danny Duffy | KC | vs DET | 4-3 W | 4.1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 87 | ND |
| Jake Arrieta | CHC | vs MIL | 3-5 L | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 83 | L |
| Chris Archer | TB | @ SEA | 2-6 L | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 75 | L |
| Kevin Correia | MIN | vs TOR | 2-11 L | 6 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 95 | L |
| Jonathon Niese | NYM | @ CLE | 4-9 L | 6 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 108 | L |
| Derek Holland | TEX | @ LAA | 3-8 L | 5.2 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 103 | L |
| Alex Wood | ATL | @ PHI | 5-6 L | 4.2 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 94 | ND |
| John Lackey | BOS | @ NYY | 13-9 W | 5.2 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 105 | W |
| Nate Eovaldi | MIA | vs WSH | 2-9 L | 3 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 72 | L |
| David Huff | NYY | vs BOS | 9-13 L | 3.1 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 65 | L |
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