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June 20, 2013

Daily Roundup

Around the League: June 20, 2013

by Clint Chisam

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Probable Pitchers for June 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:

(42-30) Pirates - 1 at 2 - Reds (44-29) (13 innings)

Reds 2B Brandon Phillips hit a walk-off single in the 13th inning.
Pirates RP Jason Grilli blew his first save of the year, giving up a game-tying home run to Jay Bruce in the bottom of the ninth inning.
Pirates SP Jeff Locke threw seven scoreless innings but was denied a win.
Reds SP Bronson Arroyo allowed just one unearned run in seven innings of a no-decision.

(29-41) Cubs - 1 at 4 - Cardinals (46-26)

Cardinals C Yadier Molina hit a two-run homer.
Cubs SS Starlin Castro finished 0-for-4 with a strikeout.
Cardinals SP Jake Westbrook allowed one (unearned) run over seven innings.
Cubs SP Edwin Jackson surrendered four earned runs over 5 1/3 innings.

(36-36) Padres - 2 at 4 - Giants (37-34)

Giants SP Madison Bumgarner allowed two runs and three hits over seven innings to earn his seventh victory.
Padres RP Luke Gregerson gave up hits to all four Giants he faced and took a blown save and a loss on Wednesday.
Padres RP Tyson Ross struck out all five Giants he faced out of the pen.

(35-36) Nationals - 6 at 2 - Phillies (35-38) (11 innings)

Nationals SP Gio Gonzalez struck out 11 and permitted just two runs and two hits over seven innings.
Phillies SP Kyle Kendrick deserved a win but was dealt a no-decision, as he allowed one run on just two hits and a walk over 7 2/3 innings.
Phillies RP Jonathan Papelbon blew his second save of the season, allowing a run on two hits and a walk in a loss.
Nationals SS Ian Desmond hit an 1th-inning grand slam.

(27-41) Mets - 3 at 5 - Braves (43-30)

Braves SP Kris Medlen allowed three runs -- one earned -- in seven innings.
Braves 3B Chris Johnson went 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI.
Mets SP Shaun Marcum fell to 0-9 as he allowed five runs in 4 2/3 innings.
Braves OF B.J. Upton went 2-for-3 with an RBI double.

(22-49) Marlins - 1 at 3 - Diamondbacks (39-33)

Diamondbaclks RP Heath Bell gave up a homer in a fourth straight appearance, yet he still picked up his 13th save against the Marlins.
Marlins SP Jose Fernandez was a hard-luck loser after being charged with two runs in 7 1/3 innings.
Marlins OFJustin Ruggiano went 2-for-4 and homered.
Diamondbacks OF Cody Ross delivered a pinch-hit three-run homer off Mike Dunn in the bottom of the eighth.
Diamondbacks RP Josh Collmenter allowed just one hit over six scoreless innings and struck out seven in relief of an injured Trevor Cahill.

American League:

(42-31) Orioles - 13 at 3 - Tigers (39-31)

Orioles 1B Chris Davis crushed his 25th and 26th home runs.
Tigers SP Rick Porcello was tagged for six runs in six innings.
Tigers RP Jose Valverde gave up four runs and five hits in the ninth.
Orioles OF Nate McLouth went 3-for-5 with two doubles, a steal and two runs scored.
Tigers 1B Prince Fielder went 0-for-4 and is without a homer since June 4.

(34-36) Royals - 3 at 6 - Indians (36-35)

Indians SP Justin Masterson allowed two runs over 6 1/3 frames.
Royals SP Luis Mendoza yielded four runs on four hits and three walks over just five innings.
Indians OF Michael Brantley had a pair of solo homers and three RBI.
Royals OF Alex Gordon went 0-for-5 with two strikeouts.

(43-31) Athletics - 4 at 9 - Rangers (40-32)

Rangers OF Nelson Cruz went 3-for-5 with two RBI.
Athletics OF Chris Young went 2-for-5 with a home run.
Rangers SP Justin Grimm allowed three runs over five innings to pick up the win.
Athletics SP Tommy Milone allowed six runs in 5 1/3 innings.

(32-41) Mariners - 0 at 1 - Angels (32-40)

Angels SP C.J. Wilson combined with Scott Downs and Ernesto Frieri on a two-hitter.
Mariners SP Joe Saunders took a complete-game loss after giving up one run in eight innings.
Mariners OF Michael Saunders went hitless and is hitting .200 with just one extra-base hit and one RBI this month.

(29-40) White Sox - 4 at 7 - Twins (32-36)

Twins 1B Justin Morneau finally hit his third home run of the year.
White Sox SP Chris Sale allowed four earned runs over five innings.

(37-35) Rays - 6 at 2 - Red Sox (44-30)

Rays OF Wil Myers hit a two-run double, his first two runs batted in.
Rays OF Desmond Jennings went 2-for-4 with a home run and two runs scored.
Rays SP Jeremy Hellickson went six innings, allowing just two runs.
Red Sox SP Ryan Dempster allowed three runs over six innings.

Inter League:

(29-40) Dodgers - 4 at 6 - Yankees (39-31) (Game 1)

Facing his old team for the first time, Yankees SP Hiroki Kuroda outdueled Hyun-Jin Ryu with 6 2/3 innings of two-run ball.
Yankees OF Ichiro Suzuki went 3-for-4 with a solo homer and three RBI.
Dodgers SS Hanley Ramirez went 4-for-4 and hit a two-run homer.

(30-40) Dodgers - 6 at 0 - Yankees (39-32) (Game 2)

Dodgers OF Yasiel Puig went 2-for-4 with a home run.
Dodgers SP Chris Capuano tossed six shutout innings striking out four and allowing only three hits.
Yankees SP Phil Hughes was shelled for five earned runs over six innings.

(37-36) Rockies - 2 at 5 - Blue Jays (35-36)

Blue Jays 1B Adam Lind hit a three-run homer.
Rockies 2B Josh Rutledge went 0-for-4, dropping his average to .045 in the five games since being recalled on June 14.
Blue Jays SP Mark Buehrle allowed two runs over five innings while allowing right hits, but still picked up the win.
Rockies SP Juan Nicasio allowed four runs -- two earned -- in five innings in a loss to the Blue Jays on Wednesday.

(29-41) Brewers - 3 at 1 - Astros (27-46)

Brewers 2B Rickie Weeks hit a game-winning two-run homer in the eighth inning.
Brewers RP Francisco Rodriguez earned his fifth save of the season, number 299 of his career.
Astros 2B Jose Altuve went 3-for-4 with three stolen bases.
Brewers SP Kyle Lohse allowed one run over six innings in a no-decision.
Astros SP Erik Bedard allowed just one run over 7 1/3 innings but was forced to take a no-decision.

Player Transactions:

National League:

Corey Brock of MLB.com reports that the Padres have requested release waivers on OF James Darnell.
The Pirates have promoted prospect first baseman Stetson Allie to High-A Bradenton.
Brewers recalled OF Josh Prince from Triple-A Nashville.
Brewers placed OF Norichika Aoki on the paternity leave list.
Padres recalled OF Jaff Decker from Triple-A Tucson.
Padres placed SS Everth Cabrera on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to June 17, with a mild left hamstring strain.
The Phillies have promoted prospect third baseman Maikel Franco to Double-A Reading.
Nationals activated 2B Danny Espinosa from the 15-day disabled list; optioned him to Triple-A Syracuse.
Mets placed RHP Scott Atchison on the 15-day disabled list with a right groin strain.
Dodgers activated LHP Chris Capuano from the 15-day disabled list.
Dodgers optioned OF Alex Castellanos to Triple-A Albuquerque.
The Rockies will option SP Jeff Francis to Triple-A Colorado Springs prior to Thursday's game.
Braves pitching prospect Sean Gilmartin has been placed on Triple-A Gwinnett's disabled list due to shoulder tendinitis.

American League:

Tigers optioned OF Avisail Garcia to Triple-A Toledo.

Injury Updates:

National League:

Giants RP Santiago Casilla (knee) will throw a bullpen session Thursday.
Giants 3B Pablo Sandoval (foot) will begin a minor league rehab assignment Saturday with High-A San Jose.
Giants OF Angel Pagan (hamstring) will begin a minor league rehab assignment Thursday with High-A San Jose.
Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo said on 106.7 The Fan on Wednesday that OF Bryce Harper (knee) will resume baseball activities in "the next day or two."
Phillies 2B Chase Utley (oblique) will begin a minor league rehab assignment Wednesday with Double-A Reading.
Nationals 2B Danny Espinosa (wrist) could stay in the minors once his 20-day rehab window expires.
Brewers SP Hiram Burgos (shoulder) allowed two runs in four innings for High-A Brevard County on Tuesday in his second minor league rehab start.
Giants SP Ryan Vogelsong had all five pins removed from his surgically-repaired right hand on Tuesday.
Mets SS Ruben Tejada (quad) remains unable to do any lateral movements.
Cubs manager Dale Sveum said Wednesday that he expects OF David DeJesus (shoulder) to miss about a month.
Reds RP Sean Marshall (shoulder) is long-tossing at 120 feet.
Reds RP Jonathan Broxton (elbow) is expected to resume throwing at some point this weekend.
Diamondbacks SP Trevor Cahill (hip) is expected to be ready for his next start.
Diamondbacks 3B Eric Chavez (oblique) could begin a rehab assignment as soon as next week.
Nationals 3B Chad Tracy is dealing with a strain in his midsection.
Pirates manager Clint Hurdle said SP A.J. Burnett (calf) "has been nowhere near a mound" since being placed on the disabled list.
Pirates SP Jeanmar Gomez (forearm) struck out four over five hitless innings in a rehab start for Triple-A Indianapolis Wednesday.

American League:

Blue Jays SS Jose Reyes (ankle) went 2-for-4 with an RBI and a stolen base Wednesday in his latest rehab game with High-A Dunedin.
Orioles manager Buck Showalter said that DH Nolan Reimold (hamstring) felt good after his first rehab game with Double-A Bowie on Tuesday.
Orioles 2B Brian Roberts (knee, hamstring) began doing sprints Tuesday.
Indians SS Asdrubal Cabrera (quad) will take batting practice Friday for the first time since hitting the DL.
Yankees SS Derek Jeter (ankle) took batting practice Wednesday for the first time since his second ankle fracture.
Rays SP David Price (triceps) is scheduled to make his first rehab start on Friday with High-A Charlotte.
Indians 1B Nick Swisher (shoulder) is expected to return to the Indians' starting lineup this Saturday.
Red Sox C David Ross will visit concussion specialist Dr. Mickey Collins on Thursday in Pittsburgh.
Indians RP Chris Perez (shoulder) will not be activated from the disabled list this Friday.
Blue Jays 3B Brett Lawrie (ankle) took grounders and some light batting practice on Wednesday afternoon.
An MRI taken Wednesday on Blue Jays SP Brandon Morrow's troublesome right forearm showed no major damage.
White Sox OF Dewayne Wise's (hamstring) return is being delayed by a rib injury.
Twins OF Wilkin Ramirez (concussion) will begin a rehab assignment with High-A Fort Myers on Thursday.

Notes and Rumors:

National League:

Braves agreed to terms with 31st overall pick RHP Jason Hursh.
Mets manager Terry Collins plans to play newly acquired OF Eric Young Jr. often.

American League:

Twins agreed to terms with first-round pick RHP Kohl Stewart.
Red Sox agreed to terms with first-round pick LHP Trey Ball.
Astros first-round pick Mark Appel is expected to make several minor league starts this season.

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