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Probable Pitchers for August 14, 2013

PITCHf/x cards of today's probable pitchers can be found here: BrooksBaseball.net Probable Pitchers

Yesterday's Notable Stat Lines:

National League:
(54-65) Padres – 7 at 5 – Rockies (56-65)
(66-52) Reds – 6 at 4 – Cubs (52-66) (11 innings)
  • Reds SP Homer Bailey allowed four runs over 6 1/3 innings in a no-decision.
  • Cubs SP Jeff Samardzija allowed four runs over six innings in a no-decision.
  • Reds 2B Brandon Phillips went 3-for-6 with two stolen bases.
  • Cubs C Dioner Navarro went 2-for-5 with a home run and two runs scored.
(53-66) Phillies – 1 at 3 – Braves (73-47)
  • Braves 3B Chris Johnson went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run.
  • Phillies 2B Chase Utley went 3-for-4 with a double and a run scored.
  • Braves SP Kris Medlen allowed one run over seven innings in a win.
  • Phillies SP Ethan Martin allowed three runs in five innings.
(54-63) Mets – 2 at 4 – Dodgers (69-50)
  • Dodgers RP Kenley Jansen allowed a run but escaped with his 19th save.
  • Dodgers OF Yasiel Puig went 2-for-4 with a run scored.
  • Dodgers SP Hyun-Jin Ryu allowed one run on five scattered hits over seven innings.
  • Mets SP Matt Harvey yielded four runs over six innings.
(52-66) Giants – 2 at 4 – Nationals (58-60)
  • Nationals SP Gio Gonzalez went scoreless over four innings but left after a rain delay.
  • Giants SP Madison Bumgarner allowed just one run over four frames but was removed after a rain delay.
  • Nationals 1B Adam LaRoche singled and belted a two-run homer.
(70-48) Pirates – 3 at 4 – Cardinals (68-50) (14 innings)

American League:

(64-56) Indians – 5 at 2 – Twins (53-64)
  • Indians SP Zach McAllister allowed two runs — one earned — over six innings.
  • Indians OF Ryan Raburn went 1-for-3 with a home run.
  • Indians RP Chris Perez threw a scoreless ninth inning to earn his 19th save.
  • Twins SP Samuel Deduno allowed five runs — four earned — in six innings.
(69-49) Tigers – 3 at 4 – White Sox (46-72) (11 innings)
  • White Sox OF Alejandro De Aza hit a walkoff RBI single.
(53-65) Angels – 7 at 14 – Yankees (61-57)
  • Yankees SP CC Sabathia walked six but hung in to win his 10th game, giving up three runs – two earned – over six innings.
  • Angels SP Jason Vargas struggled in his return from the disabled list, allowing four runs on eight hits and a walk over just 4 1/3 innings.
  • Yankees OF Alfonso Soriano had a big night, belting a pair of homers while driving in six runs.
  • Angels OF Mike Trout launched a three-run homer.
(72-49) Red Sox – 4 at 2 – Blue Jays (54-65) (11 innings)
  • Red Sox OF Shane Victorino delivered a two-run single in the 11th inning.
  • Blue Jays C J.P. Arencibia went 2-for-4 with a home run.
  • Red Sox 2B Dustin Pedroia went 2-for-6 with an RBI and a stolen base.
  • Blue Jays SP Todd Redmond threw 5 1/3 shutout innings in a no-decision.
  • Red Sox SP Ryan Dempster allowed one run over seven innings in a no-decision.
(38-80) Astros – 5 at 4 – Athletics (67-51)
  • Astros RP Chia-Jen Lo earned his first career save by tossing 1 1/3 scoreless innings.
  • Athletics OF Yoenis Cespedes went 3-for-4 with a double, home run and two RBI.
  • Astros SP Jordan Lyles spun seven innings of one-run ball.
  • Athletics SP Bartolo Colon was tagged for five runs on seven hits over four innings.
(55-63) Mariners – 5 at 4 – Rays (66-51)
  • Mariners SS Brad Miller went 2-for-5 with two solo home runs.
  • Rays 2B Ben Zobrist went 2-for-5 with two home runs.
  • Mariners SP Erasmo Ramirez allowed four runs over 5 1/3 innings but picked up the win.
  • Rays SP Chris Archer allowed five runs in five innings.
Inter League:
(45-73) Marlins – 1 at 0 – Royals (62-55) (10 innings)
  • Marlins OF Christian Yelich went 3-for-4 with the game-winning RBI.
  • Marlins RP Steve Cishek earned his 25th save of the season, pitching a scoreless 10th inning.
  • Royals RP Bruce Chen went scoreless over seven innings while allowing three hits, but failed to factor in the decision.
  • Marlins SP Jose Fernandez pitched seven scoreless innings but took a no-decision.
(65-54) Orioles – 3 at 4 – Diamondbacks (61-57) (11 innings)
  • Diamondbacks 1B Paul Goldschmidt hit two key home runs.
  • Orioles RP Jim Johnson blew his Major League-leading eighth save.
  • Orioles 1B Chris Davis blasted home run No. 44..
  • Diamondbacks SP Randall Delgado gave up three runs on five hits over seven innings in a no-decision.
  • Orioles SP Miguel Gonzalez yielded two runs on five hits in seven innings in a no-decision.

(52-67) Brewers – 5 at 1 – Rangers (69-51)

Player Transactions:

National League:

American League:

  • Blue Jays recalled RHP Thad Weber from Triple-A Buffalo.
  • Blue Jays placed RHP Josh Johnson on the 15-day disabled list with a right forearm injury.
  • Tigers acquired C Ronny Paulino from the Orioles; assigned him to Triple-A Toledo.
  • Twins acquired LHP Miguel Sulbaran from the Dodgers as the player to be named later in the Drew Butera trade.
  • Rangers released DH Manny Ramirez.
  • Indians signed 1B David Cooper to a minor league contract; assigned him to Triple-A Columbus.
  • Rangers optioned OF Engel Beltre to Triple-A Round Rock.
  • White Sox DH Paul Konerko has been placed on waivers.
  • Twins prospect right-hander J.O. Berrios has been placed on the 7-day disabled list with Class A Cedar Rapids due to a right elbow contusion.
  • The Orioles have sold C Ronny Paulino's contract to the Tigers, reports Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com.
  • White Sox released INF Tyler Greene.
  • Peter Gammons of MLB Network reports that Twins 1B Justin Morneau has been placed on revocable waivers.
  • White Sox signed INF Tommy Manzella to a minor league contract; assigned him to Double-A Birmingham.

Injury Updates:

National League:

  • Cubs OF Jorge Soler (leg) is likely done for the season.
  • Braves SP Paul Maholm (wrist) is scheduled to make a minor league rehab start Saturday with Low-A Rome.
  • Rockies OF Carlos Gonzalez (finger) is unlikely to be activated from the disabled list when he's first eligible next Tuesday.
  • Padres OF Cameron Maybin has been temporarily pulled from his minor league rehab assignment with Triple-A Tucson due to continued pain in his left knee.
  • Pirates OF Travis Snider (toe) will take batting practice Tuesday.
  • Cardinals OF Matt Holliday left Tuesday's game against the Pirates after turning his ankle.
  • Nationals C Wilson Ramos left Tuesday's game against the Giants after re-injuring his left hamstring.
  • Marlins OF Chris Coghlan (back) will play third base when he begins a rehab assignment with High-A Jupiter Wednesday.
  • Padres OF Carlos Quentin (knee) will not return from the disabled list on Thursday, the first day he's eligible.
  • Braves 2B Dan Uggla (eye surgery) hopes to return from the disabled list on August 28, the first day he's eligible.
  • Nationals SP Ross Detwiler (back) did some sprinting in the outfield prior to Tuesday's game.
  • SP Yovani Gallardo (hamstring) could rejoin the Brewers' rotation as soon as next Tuesday.
  • SS Hanley Ramirez (shoulder) is expected to return to the Dodgers' lineup Wednesday.Rockies
  • RP Rafael Betancourt (appendicitis) is on track to return from the disabled list on Saturday.
  • Cardinals C Yadier Molina (knee) went through a full workout with no issues Tuesday.
  • OF Angel Pagan (hamstring) could begin a rehab assignment by the end of this week with the Giants' Arizona League team.
American League:
  • Royals 3B Mike Moustakas (calf) is out of action on Tuesday evening and unlikely to return on Wednesday.
  • Angels 2B Howie Kendrick hit in the batting cage Tuesday for the first time since landing on the disabled list.
  • Rays OF Desmond Jennings (finger) was cleared to swing a bat on Monday and hopes to return when first eligible.
  • Rangers SP Matt Harrison has been shut down for the year.
  • Angels OF Peter Bourjos (wrist) will not be activated Tuesday.
  • Indians SP Corey Kluber (finger) played catch on Tuesday.
  • Blue Jays RP Luis Perez will try to rehab his UCL tear.
  • Rays RP Jesse Crain (shoulder) played catch with Rays trainer Ron Porterfield on Tuesday afternoon.
  • Blue Jays SP Josh Johnson will undergo an MRI on his ailing right forearm late Tuesday or Wednesday.
  • Angels SS Erick Aybar (calf) thinks he'll be back in the lineup Wednesday.
  • White Sox OF Dayan Viciedo's left thumb felt better as he went through defensive work prior to Tuesday's game.
  • Rangers SP Neftali Feliz (elbow, triceps) will throw a bullpen session Wednesday.
  • Yankees SS Derek Jeter (calf) took batting practice Tuesday.
  • Twins SP Nick Blackburn will have his knee examined Wednesday.
  • Athletics C Derek Norris (back) is expected to return to the lineup on Thursday.
  • Athletics manager Bob Melvin suggested Tuesday that the team plans to bring SP Brett Anderson (foot) back as a reliever.
  • Orioles SP Jason Hammel (forearm) will resume throwing on Friday.
  • Red Sox RP Matt Thornton (oblique) threw on flat ground Tuesday.
  • Red Sox C David Ross (concussion) is in line to be activated next Monday.
  • Red Sox SP Clay Buchholz (shoulder) will throw a full bullpen session Wednesday.
  • Blue Jays general manager Alex Anthopoulos said OF Colby Rasmus (oblique) could be placed on the disabled list if he doesn't show "significant improvement" by Wednesday.

Notes and Rumors

National League:
  • Cubs RP Kevin Gregg owns a 5.32 ERA in 21 appearances since June 22.
  • Braves C Evan Gattis is batting .260/.288/.338 with just one homer and 10 RBI since he was activated from the disabled list on July 14.
  • Giants 3B Pablo Sandoval has managed only four singles and five walks over 44 plate appearances in August.
  • Cardinals RP Trevor Rosenthal ranks second in the National League with 25 holds.
  • Joe Frisaro of MLB.com reports that the Marlins have had internal discussions about signing 1B Mark Reynolds.
  • Nationals prospect RHP A.J. Cole has registered a 1.73 ERA and 26/7 K/BB ratio in 26 innings following a promotion to Double-A Harrisburg in late July.
  • Mets SP Matt Harvey is likely to be shut down once he reaches 200 innings.
  • Padres C Nick Hundley could leave the Padres this week to be present for the birth of his first child.
  • Diamondbacks manager Kirk Gibson said he plans to use 3B Matt Davidson in a backup role.
  • Padres manager Bud Black said that SP Edinson Volquez will remain in the team's rotation for the time being.
  • Reds general manager Walt Jocketty said the team is undecided about whether SS Billy Hamilton will be called up next month.

American League

  • Red Sox 2B Dustin Pedroia is hitting .185 with a .555 OPS in 23 games since the start of the second half.
  • Mariners SS Brad Miller has collected multi-hit games in seven of his last 14 contests.
  • Rangers OF Nelson Cruz is headed home to the Dominican Republic but will continue to stay in playing shape.
  • Rays 2B Ben Zobrist is batting a healthy .346/.414/.462 over 88 plate appearances since the All-Star Game.

Yesterday's Top Hitters

PLAYER TEAM OPP SCORE H/AB HR R RBI BB TB SB
Alfonso Soriano NYY vs LAA 14-7 W 3/6 2 3 6 0 9 0
Paul Goldschmidt ARI vs BAL 4-3 W 3/5 2 2 2 0 9 0
Scooter Gennett MIL @ TEX 5-1 W 2/4 2 2 3 0 8 0
Ben Zobrist TB vs SEA 4-5 L 2/5 2 2 3 0 8 0
Brad Miller SEA @ TB 5-4 W 2/5 2 2 2 0 8 0
Yoenis Cespedes OAK vs HOU 4-5 L 3/4 1 1 2 0 7 0
Will Venable SD @ COL 7-5 W 3/5 0 2 2 0 5 0
Jon Jay STL vs PIT 4-3 W 4/6 0 1 1 0 5 1
Joaquin Arias SF @ WSH 2-4 L 4/5 0 2 0 0 5 0
Vernon Wells NYY vs LAA 14-7 W 2/2 1 2 1 0 5 0
Lyle Overbay NYY vs LAA 14-7 W 3/4 0 3 0 1 4 0
Avisail Garcia CHW vs DET 4-3 W 2/4 0 2 2 1 4 0
J.P. Arencibia TOR vs BOS 2-4 L 2/4 1 1 2 0 5 0
Adam LaRoche WSH vs SF 4-2 W 2/4 1 1 2 0 5 0
Mike Trout LAA @ NYY 7-14 L 1/4 1 2 3 1 4 0
Dioner Navarro CHC vs CIN 4-6 L 2/5 1 2 1 0 5 0
Gerardo Parra ARI vs BAL 4-3 W 2/4 1 1 1 0 6 0
Mark Trumbo LAA @ NYY 7-14 L 2/5 1 1 2 0 5 0
Eduardo Nunez NYY vs LAA 14-7 W 2/6 0 2 4 0 2 0
Mitch Moreland TEX vs MIL 1-5 L 2/2 1 1 1 0 5 0
Andrew McCutchen PIT @ STL 3-4 L 2/5 1 1 2 1 5 0
Ryan Raburn CLE @ MIN 5-2 W 1/3 1 2 2 1 4 0
Dustin Ackley SEA @ TB 5-4 W 3/4 0 0 1 0 5 0
J.J. Hardy BAL @ ARI 3-4 L 2/4 1 1 1 0 5 0
Ian Desmond WSH vs SF 4-2 W 3/4 0 2 0 0 4 0
Curtis Granderson NYY vs LAA 14-7 W 3/5 0 2 0 0 4 0
Brandon Barnes HOU @ OAK 5-4 W 2/4 0 1 2 0 4 0
Jordy Mercer PIT @ STL 3-4 L 2/5 1 1 1 0 5 0
Chase Utley PHI @ ATL 1-3 L 3/4 0 1 0 0 4 0
Chris Johnson ATL vs PHI 3-1 W 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
Jose Fernandez MIA @ KC 1-0 W 7 3 0 0 1 6 94 ND
Bruce Chen KC vs MIA 0-1 L 7 3 0 0 3 6 107 ND
Ryan Dempster BOS @ TOR 4-2 W 7 4 1 1 2 4 88 ND
Kris Medlen ATL vs PHI 3-1 W 7 5 1 1 1 5 93 W
Todd Redmond TOR vs BOS 2-4 L 5.1 3 0 0 1 5 94 ND
Hyun-Jin Ryu LAD vs NYM 4-2 W 7 5 1 1 1 3 107 W
Zach McAllister CLE @ MIN 5-2 W 6 4 2 1 1 7 105 W
Jordan Lyles HOU @ OAK 5-4 W 7 5 1 1 2 3 99 W
Marco Estrada MIL @ TEX 5-1 W 6 4 1 1 0 2 76 W
Miguel Gonzalez BAL @ ARI 3-4 L 7 5 2 2 0 3 97 ND
Adam Wainwright STL vs PIT 4-3 W 7 5 3 3 3 6 122 ND
Max Scherzer DET @ CHW 3-4 L 6 4 3 2 3 6 105 ND
CC Sabathia NYY vs LAA 14-7 W 6 3 3 2 6 7 110 W
Randall Delgado ARI vs BAL 4-3 W 7 5 3 3 1 1 86 ND
Gio Gonzalez WSH vs SF 4-2 W 4 4 0 0 2 2 69 ND
Madison Bumgarner SF @ WSH 2-4 L 4 5 1 1 1 4 68 ND
Charlie Morton PIT @ STL 3-4 L 6 7 2 2 2 3 99 ND
Hector Santiago CHW vs DET 4-3 W 5 6 2 1 4 3 102 ND
Ethan Martin PHI @ ATL 1-3 L 5 6 3 3 2 6 96 L
Homer Bailey CIN @ CHC 6-4 W 6.1 6 4 4 3 5 108 ND
Alexi Ogando TEX vs MIL 1-5 L 6.1 6 4 4 2 3 73 L
Samuel Deduno MIN vs CLE 2-5 L 6 5 5 4 3 4 81 L
Jeff Samardzija CHC vs CIN 4-6 L 6 6 4 4 4 5 110 ND
Erasmo Ramirez SEA @ TB 5-4 W 5.1 7 4 4 1 7 86 W
Matt Harvey NYM @ LAD 2-4 L 6 8 4 4 2 3 95 L
Jason Vargas LAA @ NYY 7-14 L 4.1 8 4 4 1 3 77 L
Chris Archer TB vs SEA 4-5 L 5 9 5 5 1 5 91 L
Bartolo Colon OAK vs HOU 4-5 L 4 7 5 5 1 3 77 L
Jeff Manship COL vs SD 5-7 L 5 8 6 6 2 0 84 L
Eric Stults SD @ COL 7-5 W 4.2 11 5 5 3 0 89 ND

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gerrybraun
8/14
Why do you list players in the order you do?