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May 20, 2013

Daily Roundup

Around the League: May 20th, 2013

by Clint Chisam

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Probable Pitchers for May 20, 2013

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

Yesterday's Notable Stat Lines:

National League:

(26-18) Reds - 2 at 3 - Phillies (21-23)

Phillies C Erik Kratz hit a game-tying solo home run in a comeback win.
Reds SP Homer Bailey tossed seven scoreless innings in a no decision.
Reds RP Aroldis Chapman blew his second straight save chance while picking up the loss.
Phillies SP Jonathan Pettibone went 7 innings allowing just one earned run in a no decision.
Phillies 3B Freddy Galvis hit his 3rd homer of the year.
Reds OF Jay Bruce stayed hot launching his 5th bomb of the season.

(25-19) Diamondbacks - 1 at 2 - Marlins (12-32)

Marlins SP Ricky Nolasco whiffed 11 batters while allowing one run over eight frames for the win.
Marlins RP Michael Dunn nailed down his second career save.
Marlins RP Steve Cishek was pulled from a save chance after allowing a two-out single and a walk.
Diamondbacks SP Wade Miley allowed two runs over six innings in a losing effort.
Marlins OF Marcell Ozuna drove in two runs with a two-RBI double.

(17-25) Dodgers - 2 at 5 - Braves (25-18)

Dodgers SP Matt Magill pitched well striking out 8 over 5 scoreless innings in a no decision.
Braves SP Mike Minor struck out 9 while allowing just two runs in 6 innings.
Braves OF Jordan Schafer went 1-for-2 with two RBI and two walks.
Dodgers 1B Adrian Gonzalez knocked in a pair of runs in the loss.
Braves RP Craig Kimbrel picked up his 3rd save in three days and 14th save of the season.

(17-24) Mets - 4 at 3 - Cubs (18-25)

Mets RP Bobby Parnell earned his 6th save of 2013.
Cubs SP Travis Wood allowed three earned runs over seven innings. Wood also launced a homerun in the 5th inning.
Mets SP Dillon Gee went 5 innings allowing three runs and eight hits in a no decision.
Mets got homers from OF Juan Lagares and 2B Daniel Murphy.
Cubs OF Ryan Sweeney hit his 1st jack of the year.

(23-21) Nationals - 4 at 13 - Padres (20-23)

Padres SP Andrew Cashner allowed three runs on seven hits over six-plus inning for his third win of the season.
Nationals SP Dan Haren was pulled in the fifth inning after giving up seven runs.
Padres SS Everth Cabrera continued to run wild on the basepaths stealing three more bags, upping his season total to 18.
Padres 1B Yonder Alonso had a great day at the plate going 3-for-4 with three runs scored, a homer and two RBI.
Padres got homers from OF Will Venable and OF Kyle Blanks.
Nationals 3B Ryan Zimmerman hit just his 3rd homer of the year.

(17-25) Brewers - 2 at 4 - Cardinals (28-15)

Cardinals RP Edward Mujica threw a scoreless ninth inning to earn the save, his 13th of the year.
Cardinals SP John Gast allowed two runs over 5 1/3 innings for the win.
Brewers SP Kyle Lohse gave up four runs in 6 innings for the loss.
Cardinals got RBI's from C Yadier Molina, OF Jon Jay, 3B David Freese and SS Pete Kozma.
Brewers got RBI's from 1B Yuniesky Betancourt and 3B Jeff Bianchi.

(24-20) Giants - 0 at 5 - Rockies (24-20)

Giants SP Barry Zito allowed five runs on 11 hits over 5 2/3 innings and was tagged with the loss.
Rockies SP Juan Nicasio threw six scoreless innings for the win.
Rockies OF Dexter Fowler went 4-for-5 with two runs.
Rockies OF Carlos Gonzalez went 2-for-3 with two RBI, a run scored, a stolen base and two walks.

American League:

(17-25) Blue Jays - at - Yankees (26-16) (Postponed)

(20-20) Royals - 3 at 4 - Athletics (23-22)

Royals SP Luis Mendoza allowed just two runs on eight hits over six innings.
Athletics RP Ryan Cook earned his first save of the season filling in for Grant Balfour who was unavailable.
Athletics SP A.J. Griffin gave up three runs on seven hits over six innings in a no-decision.
Athletics OF Yoenis Cespedes hit his 8th homer of the year.
Royals OF Alex Gordon went 4-for-5 with an RBI and a run scored.

(19-23) White Sox - 2 at 6 - Angels (17-27)

Angels SP Jason Vargas threw seven scoreless innings for the win.
Angels 2B Howie Kendrick went 2-for-4 with a double and two RBI.
White Sox SP Jake Peavy was charged with four earned runs on four hits over six innings in a loss.
Angels SS Erick Aybar went 1-for-3 with three RBI and a walk.
Angels RP Ernesto Frieri picked up his 9th save of the year.

(20-24) Mariners - 0 at 6 - Indians (25-17)

Indians SP Justin Masterson struck out a season-high 11 batters while tossing seven scoreless frames for the win.
Mariners SP Felix Hernandez wasn't sharp, allowing six runs -- five earned -- over just five innings.
Indians OF Michael Brantley had an RBI single and a three-run homer.
Indians are now a major league leading 14-3 in the month of May.
Indians got two hits each from OF Michael Bourn, 2B Jason Kipnis and SS Mike Aviles.

(23-20) Rays - 3 at 1 - Orioles (23-20)

Rays SP Matt Moore ran his record to 8-0 after tossing seven innings of one-run ball
Rays RP Fernando Rodney bounced back from last Thursday's disastrous outing with a 1-2-3 ninth to notch his eighth save of the season.
Orioles SP Chris Tillman allowed three runs on just five hits and a walk over six innings.
Rays DH Luke Scott belted a solo homer.

(23-19) Tigers - 8 at 11 - Rangers (29-15)

Rangers SP Derek Holland allowed four runs on eight hits and last just 4 2/3 innings in a no-decision.
Tigers 3B Miguel Cabrera went 4-for-4 with three home runs and five RBI.
Tigers SP Doug Fister was knocked around for five earned runs on nine hits over 4 2/3 innings.
Rangers OF David Murphy went 2-for-3 with a home run and four RBI.

(27-17) Red Sox - 5 at 1 - Twins (18-22)

Red Sox 3B Will Middlebrooks hit his 8th homer of the year while Dustin Pedroia launched just his 2nd.
Red Sox SP John Lackey went 6 scoreless innings for the win while striking out five.
Twins SP Pedro Hernandez suffered his 1st loss of the year giving up three runs in 4.1 innnigs.

Inter League:

(12-32) Astros - 0 at 1 - Pirates (26-18)

Pirates RP Jason Grilli earned his 17th save of the season.
Pirates SP Jeff Locke fired seven scoreless innings for the win. Locke has allowed just 7 earned runs over his last 6 starts posting an excellent 2.73 ERA and 1.16 WHIP.
Astros SP Lucas Harrell allowed just one run over seven innings in a tough luck loss.
Pirates 3B Pedro Alvarez supplied the only run of the game with a homer in the 5th inning.

Player Transactions:

National League:

The Cubs are expected to designate RHP Michael Bowden for assignment on Tuesday.
Mets prospect SP Rafael Montero has been promoted to Triple-A Las Vegas.
Dodgers optioned C Tim Federowicz to Triple-A Albuquerque.
Dodgers activated 2B Mark Ellis from the 15-day disabled list.

American League:

Rangers recalled INF Jurickson Profar from Triple-A Round Rock.
Rangers placed 2B Ian Kinsler on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to May 18, with an intercoastal strain.
Blue Jays transferred RHP Sergio Santos from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list.
Blue Jays claimed RHP Thad Weber off waivers from the Padres, optioned him to Triple-A Buffalo.
Angels released INF Bill Hall.
Angels sent RHP Barry Enright outright to Triple-A Salt Lake.
Angels optioned INF Luis Jimenez to Triple-A Salt Lake.
Rays optioned LHP Alex Torres to Triple-A Durham.
Orioles recalled 3B Danny Valencia from Triple-A Norfolk.
Twins activated RHP Cole De Vries from the 15-day disabled list, optioned him to Triple-A Rochester.

Injury Updates:

National League:

Phillies C Carlos Ruiz (hamstring) will undergo an MRI on Monday.
Padres OF Cameron Maybin (wrist) could begin a rehab assignment Friday.
Pirates OF Andrew McCutchen is day-to-day with right knee soreness.
Nationals SP Nate Karns allowed three runs on seven hits over six innings and had six strikeouts in his start at Double-A Harrisburg.
Dodgers OF Scott Van Slyke left Sunday's game with an apparent leg injury.
Phillies 1B Ryan Howard will have a precautionary MRI on his left knee Monday.
Rockies SP Roy Oswalt struck out nine while allowing only a bunt single over five innings in an extended spring training start on Saturday.
Marlins 1B Joe Mahoney (hamstring) will begin a rehab assignment with High-A Jupiter this week.
Marlins 1B Logan Morrison (knee) is slated to begin a rehab assignment with High-A Jupiter on Monday.
Cardinals SP Jake Westbrook (elbow) played light catch on Sunday.
Phillies RP Mike Adams could be placed on the disabled list if he doesn't feel significant improvement with his back by Tuesday.
Pirates SP James McDonald (shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment with Double-A Altoona on May 27.
Pirates SS John McDonald (back) is also dealing with a right elbow injury.
Dodgers 3B Luis Cruz is nursing a sore throwing elbow.
Rockies OF Michael Cuddyer (neck) expects to be activated from the disabled list on Friday when first eligible.
Diamondbacks SS Willie Bloomquist (oblique) could begin a rehab assignment midway through the week.
Diamondbacks OF Adam Eaton (elbow) played five innings in center field for High-A Visalia on Friday.
Mets OF Andrew Brown has been placed on the 7-day disabled list with Triple-A Las Vegas.

American League:

Indians SP Daisuke Matsuzaka (oblique) is expected to be activated from the disabled list with Triple-A Columbus in 2-4 weeks.
Red Sox C David Ross (concussion) has reported improvement and could begin working out soon.
Mariners SP Aaron Harang (back) threw a bullpen session Sunday with no issues and is in line to start on Tuesday in Anaheim.
Orioles C Taylor Teagarden (thumb) will start a hitting and catching program on Monday.
Orioles 2B Brian Roberts (knee) will have the sutures removed from his right leg on Monday.
Athletics OF Josh Reddick (wrist) has been taking some dry swings but is not ready to take batting practice yet.

Notes and Rumors:

National League:

Cardinals SP Tyler Lyons will be called up to start on Wednesday against the Padres.
Phillies SP Tyler Cloyd will be recalled to start on Tuesday against the Marlins.
Phillies OF Ben Revere hasn't started for four straight games.

American League:

Rays manager Joe Maddon said he planned to have SP Jake Odorizzi make all of the starts in place of the injured David Price (triceps).
Orioles SP Freddy Garcia will start on Monday against the Yankees.

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