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Probable Pitchers for August 30, 2013

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

Yesterday's Notable Stat Lines:

National League:
(61-73) Phillies – 3 at 11 – Mets (60-72)
  • Mets 2B Daniel Murphy finished 4-for-5 with two RBI, a stolen base, and a run scored.
  • Mets RP Carlos Torres yielded one run over 6 2/3 innings.
  • Phillies SP Ethan Martin struck out a career-high nine batters, but gave up three runs over four innings before exiting.
  • Mets OF Eric Young, Jr. went 3-for-5 with a three-run triple and two runs scored.
  • Phillies OF Roger Bernadina smacked a two-run homer.
(49-83) Marlins – 0 at 9 – Nationals (68-65)

  • Nationals SP Gio Gonzalez fired seven scoreless innings allowing three hits while striking out eight.
  • Nationals OF Bryce Harper finished 2-for-3 with a homer, a walk and three runs scored.
  • Nationals OF Jayson Werth went 3-for-4 and hit a three-run homer.
(59-74) Brewers – 4 at 0 – Pirates (77-56)

American League:

(60-72) Angels – 2 at 0 – Rays (75-57)
  • Angels SP Jason Vargas allowed just two hits over seven shutout frames.
  • Rays SP Jake Odorizzi allowed just one run but last only five innings.
  • Angels RP Ernesto Frieri recorded his 28th save of the season with a scoreless ninth inning.
  • Angels OF J.B. Shuck went 2-for-4 with a run scored.
(75-58) Athletics – 6 at 7 – Tigers (78-56)
  • Tigers OF Torii Hunter hit a walk-off three-run homer off Grant Balfour in the bottom of the ninth inning.
  • Athletics RP Grant Balfour gave up four runs for his second blown save of the season.
  • Tigers SP Max Scherzer's quest for his 20th win came up short, as he allowed six runs (five earned) over five innings.
  • Making his return from the disabled list, Athletics SP Bartolo Colon allowed one run over five innings in a no-decision.
  • Tigers DH Victor Martinez went 3-for-5 with an RBI single.
  • Tigers 1B Prince Fielder went 3-for-4 with a solo home run, two runs scored, and a walk.
  • Athletics SS Jed Lowrie went 3-for-5 with a two-run home run.
  • Athletics 1B Brandon Moss clubbed a two-run homer and stole a base Thursday against the Tigers.
(60-73) Mariners – 3 at 2 – Astros (44-89)
  • Mariners OF Franklin Gutierrez went 3-for-4 and hit a two-run homer.
  • Mariners SP Erasmo Ramirez struck out seven while allowing two runs in 5 2/3 innings.
  • Mariners RP Danny Farquhar recorded his 10th save with a scoreless ninth.
  • Pitching three days after picking up a save against the White Sox, Astros SP Jordan Lyles gave up three runs in six innings.
(71-61) Orioles – 3 at 2 – Red Sox (79-56)
  • Orioles SP Chris Tillman allowed two runs over seven innings and struck out eight.
  • Orioles RP Jim Johnson pitched around a leadoff single to record his 41st save.
  • Orioles 3B Manny Machado went 2-for-3 with a two-run double and two walks.
  • Red Sox OF Jacoby Ellsbury went 2-for-4 and swiped his 50th base.
(69-64) Royals – 3 at 1 – Twins (57-75)
  • Twins SP Samuel Deduno gave up three earned runs in three innings before exiting because of right shoulder soreness.
  • Royals RP Bruce Chen allowed just one run over 5 2/3 innings.
  • Twins 2B Brian Dozier blasted a solo homer.

Inter League:

(71-62) Indians – 1 at 3 – Braves (81-52)
  • Braves SP Kris Medlen pitched seven scoreless innings, striking out six, in a victory.
  • Braves C Brian McCann hit a three-run homer.

Player Transactions:

National League:

  • Marlins recalled RHP Sam Dyson from Triple-A New Orleans.
  • Rockies sent RHP Edgmer Escalona outright to Triple-A Colorado Springs.
  • Cardinals recalled LHP Sam Freeman from Triple-A Memphis.
  • Cardinals optioned RHP Michael Blazek to Triple-A Memphis.
  • Cardinals optioned RHP Michael Wacha to Double-A Springfield.
  • CBS Sports' Jon Heyman reports that 3B Chase Headley was claimed off revocable waivers and pulled back by the Padres.
American League:
  • Indians released RHP Brett Myers.
  • The Orioles were the team that claimed Mariners OF Michael Morse off revocable waivers, reports CBS Sports' Jon Heyman.
  • Angels placed INF Chris Nelson on the 15-day disabled list with a right hamstring strain.
  • Angels recalled INF Luis Jimenez from Triple-A Salt Lake.
  • Rays recalled RHP Jake Odorizzi from Triple-A Durham.
  • Ahtletics activated RHP Bartolo Colon from the 15-day disabled list.
  • Athletics optioned RHP Evan Scribner to Triple-A Sacramento.
  • Yankees released 1B/DH Dan Johnson.
  • Rays pitching prospect Enny Romero has been promoted to Triple-A Durham.

Injury Updates:

National League:

  • Cubs SP Scott Baker (elbow) threw five scoreless innings in his rehab debut Wednesday with Low-A Kane County.
  • Braves RP Jordan Walden is currently nursing a minor groin injury.
  • Pirates manager Clint Hurdle said that OF Starling Marte (hand) took one-handed swings on Wednesday.
  • X-rays on Braves OF Justin Upton's left hand came back negative.
  • OF Norichika Aoki wasn't in the Brewers' lineup Thursday due to ongoing right patellar tendinitis.
  • Pirates SP Wandy Rodriguez (forearm) threw short-toss on flat ground Thursday.
American League:
  • Tigers 3B Miguel Cabrera (abdominal) expects to be in the lineup on Friday.
  • Red Sox RP Daniel Bard (abdomen) walked five of the six batters he faced Thursday in the Gulf Coast League.
  • Twins OF Wilkin Ramirez will undergo X-rays and an MRI on his left shin Thursday afternoon.
  • Athletics C John Jaso (concussion) could begin taking live batting practice early next week.
  • Royals 3B Mike Moustakas (illness) is expected to return to the Royals' starting lineup on Friday night.
  • Athletics C Derek Norris (toe) could begin playing in minor league rehab games this weekend.
  • Red Sox 3B Brandon Snyder (elbow) is likely to return September 1.
  • SP Clay Buchholz (shoulder) is on track to rejoin the Red Sox starting rotation on September 10.
  • Yankees SP Michael Pineda (shoulder) has begun throwing side sessions with the High-A Tampa Yankees.
  • Yankees OF Zoilo Almonte recently had his wisdom teeth removed.
  • Yankees DH Travis Hafner (shoulder) hopes to begin taking batting practice by the end of this week.
  • Yankees 2B Robinson Cano (hand) is aiming to return Friday.
  • Twins SP Samuel Deduno will undergo an MRI on his right shoulder Monday.
  • Yankees SS Eduardo Nunez underwent an MRI on his right knee on Thursday which came back negative.
  • Blue Jays prospect catcher A.J. Jimenez is currently sidelined with nerve irritation in his throwing elbow.
  • Astros DH Max Stassi has been riding an exercise bike and has had a reduction in his post-concussion symptoms.
  • Astros C Carlos Corporan (concussion) has been working out for the past few days.

Notes & Rumors:

National League:

  • According to Andrew Baggarly of CSNBayArea.com, the Giants "hope to be involved on" Cuban 1B Jose Abreu.
  • Nationals manager Davey Johnson is leading toward starting RP Ross Ohlendorf on Sunday against the Mets.
  • SP Jeff Locke expects to rejoin the Pirates' rotation next Tuesday.

Yesterday's Top Hitters:

PLAYER TEAM OPP SCORE H/AB HR R RBI BB TB SB
Jayson Werth WSH vs MIA 9-0 W 3/4 1 2 3 0 6 0
Prince Fielder DET vs OAK 7-6 W 3/4 1 3 1 1 6 0
Daniel Murphy NYM vs PHI 11-3 W 4/5 0 1 2 0 6 1
Franklin Gutierrez SEA @ HOU 3-2 W 3/4 1 1 2 0 7 0
Eric Young Jr. NYM vs PHI 11-3 W 3/5 0 2 3 0 5 0
Bryce Harper WSH vs MIA 9-0 W 2/3 1 3 2 1 5 0
Jed Lowrie OAK @ DET 6-7 L 3/5 1 1 2 0 6 0
Ian Desmond WSH vs MIA 9-0 W 2/4 1 2 3 0 5 0
Brian McCann ATL vs CLE 3-1 W 2/4 1 1 3 0 5 0
Anthony Recker NYM vs PHI 11-3 W 1/2 1 3 2 2 4 0
Andrew Brown NYM vs PHI 11-3 W 2/5 1 1 2 0 5 1
Torii Hunter DET vs OAK 7-6 W 1/2 1 1 3 0 4 0
Daniel Nava BOS vs BAL 2-3 L 3/4 0 1 0 0 5 0
Brian Dozier MIN vs KC 1-3 L 2/4 1 1 1 0 5 0
Ryan Zimmerman WSH vs MIA 9-0 W 3/3 0 2 0 1 3 0
Shane Victorino BOS vs BAL 2-3 L 2/4 1 1 1 0 5 0
Roger Bernadina PHI @ NYM 3-11 L 1/2 1 1 2 0 4 0
Manny Machado BAL @ BOS 3-2 W 2/3 0 0 2 2 3 0
Brandon Moss OAK @ DET 6-7 L 1/4 1 1 2 1 4 1
Lonnie Chisenhall CLE @ ATL 1-3 L 1/1 1 1 1 0 4 0
Scooter Gennett MIL @ PIT 4-0 W 3/4 0 1 0 0 3 0
Victor Martinez DET vs OAK 7-6 W 3/5 0 0 1 0 3 0
Brett Wallace HOU vs SEA 2-3 L 1/4 1 1 1 0 4 0
Aramis Ramirez MIL @ PIT 4-0 W 1/4 1 1 1 0 4 0
John Buck PIT vs MIL 0-4 L 3/3 0 0 0 0 3 0
Luis Jimenez LAA @ TB 2-0 W 2/3 0 0 1 0 3 0
Nick Franklin SEA @ HOU 3-2 W 1/4 1 1 1 0 4 0
Andrelton Simmons ATL vs CLE 3-1 W 2/3 0 0 0 0 4 0
Danny Valencia BAL @ BOS 3-2 W 2/3 0 0 0 0 4 0
Chase Utley PHI @ NYM 3-11 L 2/4 0 1 0 0 3 0

Yesterday's Starting Pitcher Lines:

Player Team Opponent Score IP H R ER BB K PIT DEC
Jason Vargas LAA @ TB 2-0 W 7 2 0 0 3 7 114 W
Gio Gonzalez WSH vs MIA 9-0 W 7 3 0 0 3 8 108 W
Kris Medlen ATL vs CLE 3-1 W 7 6 0 0 0 6 96 W
Yovani Gallardo MIL @ PIT 4-0 W 7 6 0 0 1 5 93 W
Carlos Torres NYM vs PHI 11-3 W 6.2 4 1 1 0 6 95 W
Chris Tillman BAL @ BOS 3-2 W 7 6 2 2 0 8 111 W
Ubaldo Jimenez CLE @ ATL 1-3 L 7 7 3 3 0 10 104 L
Bruce Chen KC @ MIN 3-1 W 5.2 5 1 1 1 3 93 W
Jake Odorizzi TB vs LAA 0-2 L 5 4 1 1 2 3 83 L
Erasmo Ramirez SEA @ HOU 3-2 W 5.2 5 2 2 2 7 104 W
Jordan Lyles HOU vs SEA 2-3 L 6 4 3 3 2 4 96 L
Jon Lester BOS vs BAL 2-3 L 6 5 3 3 3 4 112 L
Bartolo Colon OAK @ DET 6-7 L 5 7 1 1 0 1 73 ND
Ethan Martin PHI @ NYM 3-11 L 4 4 3 3 3 9 86 L
Gerrit Cole PIT vs MIL 0-4 L 7.1 10 4 3 1 4 97 L
Samuel Deduno MIN vs KC 1-3 L 3 4 3 3 1 4 71 L
Max Scherzer DET vs OAK 7-6 W 5 8 6 5 1 5 101 ND
Tom Koehler MIA @ WSH 0-9 L 5 7 6 6 4 1 67 L

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