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Probable Pitchers for August 18, 2013

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

Yesterday's Notable Stat Lines:

National League:

(56-65) Mets – 2 at 8 – Padres (55-68)
  • Padres SP Edinson Volquez allowed two runs in five innings,
  • Padres 2B Jedd Gyorko's 13th homer was a three-run shot.
  • Padres OF Will Venable went 4-for-5 with a steal and three runs scored.
  • Mets C Travis d'Arnaud went 0-for-2 with two walks in his major league debut.
(55-67) Giants – 6 at 4 – Marlins (46-75)
(63-58) Diamondbacks – 15 at 5 – Pirates (72-50)
  • Diamondbacks 1B Paul Goldschmidt went 3-for-6 with a homer and three RBI.
  • Diamondbacks SP Trevor Cahill allowed four earned runs over five innings.
  • Pirates SP Jeff Locke was shelled for eight runs in 2 2/3 innings.
(69-54) Reds – 0 at 2 – Brewers (54-69)
  • Brewers RP Jim Henderson earned his 18th save of the season.
  • Brewers SP Yovani Gallardo went 6 1/3 scoreless innings while allowing just three hits.
  • Reds SP Mat Latos gave up two earned runs in seven innings.
(70-52) Cardinals – 4 at 0 – Cubs (53-69)
  • Cardinals C Yadier Molina doubled and hit a two-run homer.
  • Cardinals RP Joe Kelly fired six scoreless innings while striking out six.
  • Cubs SP Travis Wood surrendered four earned runs in 5 1/3 innings.
(72-50) Dodgers – 5 at 0 – Phillies (53-69)
  • Dodgers SP Clayton Kershaw allowed three hits over eight shutout innings.
  • Dodgers RP Brandon League pitched a scoreless ninth inning.
  • Phillies SP Kyle Kendrick allowed two runs — one earned — over six innings.
  • Dodgers 3B Juan Uribe went 3-for-3 with a home run and three RBI.
(60-62) Nationals – 8 at 7 – Braves (75-48) (15 innings)
  • Nationals SP Stephen Strasburg allowed two hits and a run before being ejected in the second inning.
  • Nationals OF Scott Hairston went 1-5 with three strikeouts before being ejected in the ninth inning for arguing balls and strikes.
  • Braves SP Kris Medlen allowed one run in three innings of relief.
  • Nationals 1B Adam LaRoche clubbed a go-ahead solo home run in the 15th inning.
  • Nationals SP Dan Haren earned his first career save.
  • Braves OF Jason Heyward hit a game-tying home run in the bottom of the ninth inning.
  • Braves SP Mike Minor was shelled for four earned runs in just 1 2/3 innings.

American League:

(64-58) Royals – 5 at 6 – Tigers (72-51)
  • Tigers 3B Miguel Cabrera launched a walkoff home run.
  • Royals SP Wade Davis gave up four earned runs in just 3 2/3 innings.
  • Royals C Salvador Perez went 2-for-4 with a homer.
  • Tigers C Brayan Pena went 0-2 before being ejected in the fourth inning.
(48-74) White Sox – 8 at 5 – Twins (54-67)
  • White Sox SP Chris Sale yielded three earned runs in seven innings.
  • Twins SP Andrew Albers was shelled for five runs in seven innings.
(63-59) Yankees – 1 at 6 – Red Sox (73-52)
  • Yankees 3B Alex Rodriguez finished 0-for-3 with a walk and a strikeout.
  • Red Sox SP John Lackey allowed one run over 6 2/3 innings.
  • Yankees SP Hiroki Kuroda let in five runs — three earned — in 5 2/3 innings.
(56-66) Mariners – 3 at 15 – Rangers (71-52)
  • Rangers SP Martin Perez allowed three runs in seven innings.
  • Mariners SP Felix Hernandez surrendered five earned runs in five innings.
  • Mariners 3B Kyle Seager slugged his 19th home run of the season.
(40-82) Astros – 5 at 6 – Angels (55-67) (10 innings)
  • Angels OF Josh Hamilton hit a walkoff homer off Josh Fields in the bottom of the 10th.
  • Angels RP Ernesto Frieri finally notched his first win by pitching two scoreless innings with four strikeouts.
  • Astros RP Josh Fields took a loss by giving up Josh Hamilton's walkoff homer in the 10th inning.
  • Astros 1B Brett Wallace went 3-for-5 with a homer and three RBI in a losing cause.
(57-66) Blue Jays – 6 at 2 – Rays (69-52)
  • Blue Jays SP J.A. Happ allowed two runs in 5 1/3 innings.
  • Rays SP Roberto Hernandez was lit up for five runs (four earned) in 5 2/3 innings.
(66-57) Indians – 7 at 1 – Athletics (69-53)
  • Indians SP Ubaldo Jimenez allowed just one run and one hit over 5 2/3 innings.
  • Indians OF Michael Bourn went 2-for-5 and hit his fifth homer.
  • Athletics OF Coco Crisp pinch-hit Saturday and remained in the game to play center field.
Inter League:
(58-66) Rockies – 4 at 8 – Orioles (66-56)
  • Rockies OF Dexter Fowler went 2-for-4 with a run and two RBI.
  • Orioles SP Bud Norris allowed four runs on nine hits in 5 2/3 innings but earned the win.
  • Rockies SP Chad Bettis was chased after just 2 2/3 innings, allowing eight runs — two earned — on seven hits.
  • Orioles OF Adam Jones went 3-for-5 with a run scored and an RBI.

Player Transactions:

National League:

  • Diamondbacks optioned RHP Chaz Roe to Triple-A Reno.
  • Diamondbacks activated RHP Trevor Cahill from the 15-day disabled list.
  • Cardinals recalled LHP Tyler Lyons from Triple-A Memphis.
  • Cardinals optioned LHP Sam Freeman to Triple-A Memphis.
  • Brewers activated RHP Yovani Gallardo from the 15-day disabled list.
  • Nationals recalled 1B/OF Tyler Moore from Triple-A Syracuse.
  • Nationals placed RHP Taylor Jordan on the 15-day disabled list with a lower back strain.
  • Braves signed INF Tyler Greene to a minor league contract; assigned him to Triple-A Gwinnett.
  • Mets placed C John Buck on the paternity leave list.
  • Mets recalled C Travis d'Arnaud from Triple-A Las Vegas.
  • Padres activated C Nick Hundley from paternity leave.
  • Padres optioned C Chris Robinson to Triple-A Tucson.
  • Rockies activated RHP Rafael Betancourt from the 15-day disabled list.
  • Rockies optioned RHP Manny Corpas to Triple-A Colorado Springs.
  • Braves released INF Blake DeWitt.
American League:
  • Orioles recalled RHP Josh Stinson from Triple-A Norfolk.
  • Mariners activated C Jesus Sucre from the 15-day disabled list; optioned him to Triple-A Tacoma.
  • White Sox purchased the contract of RHP Jake Petricka from Triple-A Charlotte.
  • Rays placed DH Luke Scott on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to August 15, with back spasms.
  • Rays transferred RHP Jesse Crain from the 15-day disabled list to the 60 day disabled list.
  • Rays activated RHP Brandon Gomes from the 60-day disabled list.
  • White Sox placed RHP Ramon Troncoso on the 15-day disabled list.
  • Athletics SP Bartolo Colon was placed on the 15-day disabled list with a left groin strain.
  • Royals optioned LHP Danny Duffy to Triple-A Omaha.
  • Athletics recalled LHP Tommy Milone from Triple-A Sacramento.
Injury Updates:

National League:

  • Cubs OF Brian Bogusevic (hamstring) will move his rehab assignment Saturday to Triple-A Iowa.
  • Pirates RP Jason Grilli (forearm) could be cleared for a bullpen session next week.
  • Cubs SP Scott Baker (elbow) will resume his rehab assignment Sunday with High-A Daytona.
  • Reds SP Johnny Cueto (lat) has not been cleared for throwing.
  • Reds RP Sean Marshall (shoulder) will resume throwing Monday.
  • Rockies SP Tyler Chatwood (elbow) threw 33 pitches off a mound on Saturday and reported feeling fine.
  • Nationals RP Ross Ohlendorf allowed three runs on eight hits over four innings in a rehab start with High-A Potomac on Friday.
  • Mets SP Jenrry Mejia left Saturday's game with right elbow discomfort.
  • Dodgers RP Brian Wilson (elbow) will likely be activated by the Dodgers on Sunday, according to Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register.
  • Giants 2B Marco Scutaro was removed from Saturday's game against the Marlins with a tight lower back.
American League:
  • Red Sox SP Clay Buchholz (shoulder) threw a 60-pitch bullpen session Saturday.
  • Athletics SP Brett Anderson (foot) will begin a rehab assignment Saturday with Triple-A Sacramento.
  • Blue Jays RP Steve Delabar (shoulder) has resumed a throwing program.
  • Rays OF Demond Jennings (finger) will play in a rehab game on Sunday afternoon with High-A Charlotte.
  • Blue Jays SS Jose Reyes will rest Saturday and Sunday due to a recent flareup in his right knee.
  • Rangers SP Alexi Ogando (shoulder) has been scratched from his scheduled start Monday against the Astros.
  • Tigers 2B Omar Infante left Saturday's game against the Royals with lower back stiffness.
  • A scan of Red Sox 2B Dustin Pedroia's left foot came back negative.
  • Indians SP Corey Kluber (finger) played catch from 120 feet with tape on his sprained right middle finger on Saturday.
  • Red Sox SP Clay Buchholz (shoulder) will throw a simulated game against hitters on Wednesday.
  • Indians OF Ryan Raburn has been bothered by calf soreness in recent days, according to Indians manager Terry Francona.

Notes and Rumors

National League:
  • Troy Renck of the Denver Post reports Rockies RP Rafael Betancourt met with manager Walt Weiss on Friday and declared himself ready to resume closing.
  • SS Starlin Castro was benched by Cubs manager Dale Sveum for allowing a run to score on an infield fly in the top of the fifth inning Saturday at Wrigley Field.

American League

  • Jeff Passan of Yahoo Sports reports that Royals 2B Miguel Tejada will be suspended 105 games for testing positive for amphetamines.
  • Jeff Passan of Yahoo Sports reports Cuban first baseman Jose Dariel Abreu will have a showcase for major league teams in September.
  • Orioles SP Kevin Gausman will return to the starting rotation at Triple-A Norfolk on Monday.
  • Blue Jays SS Munenori Kawasaki will rejoin the Blue Jays on Tuesday.
  • Orioles SP Miguel Gonzalez will have his next start pushed back to Tuesday.
  • Athletics SP Brett Anderson will convert back to a starting role on his minor league rehab assignment.

Yesterday's Top Hitters

PLAYER TEAM OPP SCORE H/AB HR R RBI BB TB SB
Martin Prado ARI @ PIT 15-5 W 4/5 1 4 3 1 7 0
Juan Uribe LAD @ PHI 5-0 W 3/3 1 2 3 1 7 0
Adam Lind TOR @ TB 6-2 W 2/3 2 2 2 1 8 0
Jason Heyward ATL vs WSH 7-8 L 2/7 2 2 3 0 8 0
Paul Goldschmidt ARI @ PIT 15-5 W 3/6 1 2 3 0 6 0
Mark Trumbo LAA vs HOU 6-5 W 2/5 1 2 3 0 7 0
Brett Wallace HOU @ LAA 5-6 L 3/5 1 1 3 0 6 0
Alejandro De Aza CHW @ MIN 8-5 W 2/4 1 3 2 0 5 0
Will Venable SD vs NYM 8-2 W 4/5 0 3 0 0 5 1
Prince Fielder DET vs KC 6-5 W 2/4 1 2 2 0 6 0
Brian McCann ATL vs WSH 7-8 L 3/7 1 1 2 0 6 0
David Ortiz BOS vs NYY 6-1 W 2/4 1 2 1 1 6 0
Nick Swisher CLE @ OAK 7-1 W 2/4 1 2 2 1 5 0
Miguel Cabrera DET vs KC 6-5 W 2/5 1 1 2 0 6 0
Yadier Molina STL @ CHC 4-0 W 2/4 1 1 2 0 6 0
Didi Gregorius ARI @ PIT 15-5 W 3/4 0 1 2 1 4 0
Adam Dunn CHW @ MIN 8-5 W 3/4 0 1 1 0 5 0
Salvador Perez KC @ DET 5-6 L 2/4 1 1 2 1 5 0
Ryan Doumit MIN vs CHW 5-8 L 2/4 1 1 2 0 5 0
Kyle Seager SEA @ TEX 3-15 L 2/4 1 1 2 0 5 0
Jayson Werth WSH @ ATL 8-7 W 2/3 0 2 2 2 3 1
Nick Hundley SD vs NYM 8-2 W 2/4 1 1 2 0 5 0
Michael Bourn CLE @ OAK 7-1 W 2/5 1 2 1 0 5 0
Erick Aybar LAA vs HOU 6-5 W 3/5 0 0 2 0 4 0
Wil Nieves ARI @ PIT 15-5 W 2/5 0 1 3 0 3 0
Jacoby Ellsbury BOS vs NYY 6-1 W 3/5 0 0 2 0 4 0
Josh Hamilton LAA vs HOU 6-5 W 2/5 1 1 1 0 5 0
Dayan Viciedo CHW @ MIN 8-5 W 1/3 1 1 3 0 4 0
Freddie Freeman ATL vs WSH 7-8 L 2/7 1 2 1 0 5 0
Jurickson Profar TEX vs SEA 15-3 W 2/4 0 2 2 1 2 1

Yesterday's Starting Pitcher Lines

Player Team Opponent Score IP H R ER BB K PIT DEC
Clayton Kershaw LAD @ PHI 5-0 W 8 3 0 0 1 8 100 W
Yovani Gallardo MIL vs CIN 2-0 W 6.1 3 0 0 2 3 82 W
Joe Kelly STL @ CHC 4-0 W 6 4 0 0 3 6 105 W
Ubaldo Jimenez CLE @ OAK 7-1 W 5.2 1 1 1 5 8 105 W
Matt Cain SF @ MIA 6-4 W 7 4 2 2 2 5 112 W
Mat Latos CIN @ MIL 0-2 L 7 6 2 2 3 6 111 L
John Lackey BOS vs NYY 6-1 W 6.2 6 1 1 3 1 103 W
J.A. Happ TOR @ TB 6-2 W 5.1 5 2 2 1 5 89 W
Chris Sale CHW @ MIN 8-5 W 7 9 3 3 1 8 113 W
Martin Perez TEX vs SEA 15-3 W 7 8 3 3 1 5 97 W
Kyle Kendrick PHI vs LAD 0-5 L 6 7 2 1 0 1 92 L
Henderson Alvarez MIA vs SF 4-6 L 7 4 4 4 4 4 101 L
Jenrry Mejia NYM @ SD 2-8 L 3 4 1 1 1 5 61 ND
Dan Straily OAK vs CLE 1-7 L 5.2 6 3 3 4 7 103 L
Edinson Volquez SD vs NYM 8-2 W 5 7 2 2 2 5 100 W
Travis Wood CHC vs STL 0-4 L 5.1 4 4 4 1 3 93 L
Doug Fister DET vs KC 6-5 W 6.1 10 3 3 2 6 118 ND
Andrew Albers MIN vs CHW 5-8 L 7 8 5 5 1 3 97 L
Stephen Strasburg WSH @ ATL 8-7 W 1 2 2 2 2 1 26 ND
Trevor Cahill ARI @ PIT 15-5 W 5 7 4 4 1 4 94 W
Roberto Hernandez TB vs TOR 2-6 L 5.2 7 5 4 1 3 101 L
Bud Norris BAL vs COL 8-4 W 5.2 9 4 4 3 5 95 W
Hiroki Kuroda NYY @ BOS 1-6 L 5.2 11 5 3 0 6 107 L
Felix Hernandez SEA @ TEX 3-15 L 5 5 5 5 5 4 90 L
Garrett Richards LAA vs HOU 6-5 W 6 12 5 5 0 7 91 ND
Mike Minor ATL vs WSH 7-8 L 1.2 4 4 4 4 2 67 ND
Wade Davis KC @ DET 5-6 L 3.2 8 4 4 2 1 93 ND
Dallas Keuchel HOU @ LAA 5-6 L 4 8 4 4 3 1 86 ND
Chad Bettis COL @ BAL 4-8 L 2.2 7 8 2 4 2 78 L
Jeff Locke PIT vs ARI 5-15 L 2.2 10 8 8 3 2 85 L

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