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June 21, 2013

Daily Roundup

Around the League: June 21, 2013

by Clint Chisam

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Probable Pitchers for June 21, 2013

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

Yesterday's Notable Stat Lines:

National League:

(43-30) Pirates - 5 at 3 - Reds (44-30)

Reds SP Homer Bailey yielded two runs in six innings and struck out eight.
Pirates SP Brandon Cumpton allowed two runs -- one earned -- over five innings of work in a no-decision.
Reds OF Jay Bruce launched a solo homer.
Pirates 3B Pedro Alvarez went 3-for-5 with a home run and five RBI.
Pirates RP Tony Watson notched a six-out save.

(29-42) Cubs - 1 at 6 - Cardinals (47-26)

Cardinals SP Lance Lynn pitched six innings of one-run ball for his 10th win.
Cubs SP Scott Feldman surrendered five runs in 5 1/3 innings.
Cardinals OF Matt Holliday went 2-for-4 with a homer and two RBI.
Cubs C Welington Castillo went 3-for-4 with his second homer of the year.

(30-41) Dodgers - 3 at 6 - Padres (37-36)

Padres SP Jason Marquis allowed two runs on seven hits and a walk while striking out five over six innings in a no-decision.
Padres SS Pedro Ciriaco continued his offensive assault, going 2-for-4 with a triple, a homer, a stolen base, three RBI and two runs scored.
Dodgers OF Yasiel Puig hit a solo home run.
Dodgers SP Stephen Fife allowed two runs -- one earned -- over six innings in a no-decision.

(37-37) Rockies - 1 at 5 - Nationals (36-36)

Nationals 1B Adam LaRoche went 3-for-4 with a triple and two RBI.
Rockies SP Roy Oswalt struck out 11 in his debut, but he took a loss after giving up four runs in five innings.
Nationals SP Jordan Zimmermann allowed just an unearned run over eight innings and struck out nine Thursday in beating the Rockies.

(28-41) Mets - 4 at 3 - Braves (43-31)

Mets 3B David Wright went 3-for-4 with a pair of homers in the Mets' 4-3 victory over the Braves on Thursday.
Braves SP Mike Minor gave up four runs and three homers in six innings.

(23-49) Marlins - 2 at 1 - Giants (37-35)

Marlins RP Steve Cishek struck out two in a scoreless ninth for his 11th save.
Marlins SP Tom Koehler spun seven innings of one-run ball.
Marlins OF Marcell Ozuna's hit a two-run, pinch-hit single in the eight inning.

American League:

(44-31) Red Sox - 3 at 4 - Tigers (40-31)

Red Sox SP John Lackey wasn't involved in the decision after allowing two runs in seven innings.
Tigers RP Drew Smyly struck out four in two scoreless innings of relief for his third victory.
Tigers SP Jose Alvarez pitched five innings of two-run ball in a no-decision.
Tigers SS Jhonny Peralta hit a walkoff homer off Andrew Bailey.

(43-32) Athletics - 3 at 4 - Rangers (41-32)

Rangers SP Josh Lindblom labored through five innings, allowing two runs on eight hits and two walks.
Athletics SP A.J. Griffin allowed just two runs but lasted only 5 1/3 innings.
Rangers C Geovany Soto belted a solo homer.
Athletics SS Jed Lowrie went 3-for-5 with an RBI and a run scored.

(32-42) Mariners - 9 at 10 - Angels (33-40)

Angels SP Tommy Hanson was skewered for seven runs on six hits and two walks over just two innings.
Mariners 3B Kyle Seager went off, going 4-for-5 with two doubles, a homer, three RBI and three runs scored.
Mariners SP Felix Hernandez was roughed up for seven runs -- six earned -- on 12 hits.
Angels OF Mike Trout continued to shred opposing pitching, reaching base in all five plate appearances and stealing a base.

(29-41) White Sox - 4 at 8 - Twins (33-36)

Twins 2B Brian Dozier cranked a two-run homer.
Twins SP Scott Diamond gave up four runs -- three earned -- in 5 1/3 innings.
White Sox SP John Danks was tagged for six runs over five innings.
White Sox SS Alexei Ramirez went 4-for-5 with a stolen base.

(38-35) Rays - 8 at 3 - Yankees (39-33)

Rays SS Yunel Escobar went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer.
Rays 3B Evan Longoria took Andy Pettitte and Joba Chamberlain deep for his 12th career multihomer game.
Yankees SP Andy Pettitte surrendered five runs in 6 2/3 innings.
Rays SP Matt Moore allowed three runs in 6 1/3 innings.

Inter League:

(29-42) Brewers - 4 at 7 - Astros (28-46) (10 innings)

Astros SP Lucas Harrell gave up four runs -- one earned -- over 5 1/3 frames.
Brewers SP Yovani Gallardo allowed three unearned runs over seven innings but left with a no-decision.
Astros 1B Carlos Pena ripped a three-run, walk-off homer.
Brewers C Jonathan Lucroy singled and smashed a solo homer.

Player Transactions:

National League:

Rockies designated RHP Chris Volstad for aasignment.
Rockies purchased the contract of RHP Roy Oswalt from Double-A Tulsa.
Rockies optioned LHP Jeff Francis to Triple-A Colorado Springs.
Pirates recalled RHP Duke Welker from Triple-A Indianapolis.
Pirates optioned OF Alex Presely to Triple-A Indianapolis.
Padres acquired C Chris Robinson from the Orioles for a player to be named later.
Brewers activated LHP Chris Narveson from the 15-day disabled list, sent him outright to Triple-A Nashville.
Dodgers optioned RHP Chris Withrow to Triple-A Albuquerque.
Dodgers recalled INF/OF Elian Herrera from Triple-A Albuquerque.

American League:

Tigers recalled LHP Jose Alvarez from Triple-A Toledo.
Angels signed OF Luis Montanez to a minor league contract; assigned him to Double-A Arkansas.
Red Sox prospect Garin Cecchini has been promoted from High-A Salem to Double-A Portland.
White Sox optioned RHP Deunte Heath to Triple-A Charlotte.
Astros placed OF Trevor Crowe on the 15-day disabled list with a sprained AC joint in his right shoulder.
Mariners released C Kelly Shoppach.
Rangers optioned RHP Josh Lindblom to Triple-A Round Rock.
Astros purchased the contract of OF/1B Marc Krauss from Triple-A Oklahoma City.

Injury Updates:

National League:

Brewers OF Ryan Braun may need a full month to heal his thumb.
Reds OF Chris Heisey (hamstring) is expected to return from the disabled list next Tuesday in Oakland.
Braves RP Luis Ayala has been cleared to begin a minor league rehab assignment with Triple-A Gwinnett.
Nationals manager Davey Johnson said that OF Bryce Harper (knee) will hit in the batting cage on Thursday.
Rockies OF Dexter Fowler tested his right ring finger in the batting cage on Thursday.
Rockies SS Troy Tulowitzki (rib) could do light baseball activity as soon as Monday.
Cardinals SP Chris Carpenter will undergo an examination on his back.
Nationals manager Davey Johnson said Thursday that C Wilson Ramos (hamstring) should be playing rehab games within 10 days.
Padres manager Bud Black indicated that 2B Jedd Gyorko (groin) will return from the disabled list next week.
Padres manager Bud Black still thinks OF Carlos Quentin (shoulder) will avoid the disabled list.
Padres 1B Yonder Alonso (hand) hopes to be cleared to begin baseball activities on Monday after visiting a hand specialist.
Mets SP Jon Niese left Thursday's start against the Braves with left shoulder discomfort.
Braves 2B Dan Uggla is dealing with vision issues and could wind up undergoing Lasik surgery.
Giants OF Angel Pagan had to be carted off after apparently reinjuring his hamstring on his rehab assignment on Thursday.
Giants 3B Pablo Sandoval's (foot) rehab assignment with High-A San Jose has been moved up from Saturday to Friday.
Giants pitching prospect Kyle Crick (oblique) will rejoin High-A San Jose's rotation on Friday.
Nationals RP Ryan Mattheus (hand) played catch on Thursday for about 10 minutes.
Mets SP Jon Niese will leave Friday to have his left shoulder examined in New York.
Dodgers manager Don Mattingly is hopeful that OF Matt Kemp (hamstring) will be ready to begin a rehab assignment early next week.
Dodgers manager Don Mattingly said Thursday that OF Carl Crawford (hamstring) is not close to a rehab assignment.
Dodgers OF Scott Van Slyke (shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Albuquerque on Friday.
Dodgers SP Ted Lilly (neck) could throw a bullpen session sometime over the weekend.
Giants RP Chad Gaudin left Thursday's start against the Marlins in the fifth inning after taking a line drive off the pitching arm.

American League:

Rangers SP Neftali Feliz (elbow) is set to throw a 25-pitch bullpen session on Friday in Surprise, Arizona.
Twins OF Aaron Hicks (hamstring) could begin a minor league rehab assignment as early as Monday.
White Sox SP Jake Peavy (rib) spent 30 minutes riding a stationary bike on Thursday and reported feeling fine.
Rangers 1B Mitch Moreland (hamstring) is expected to be activated from the disabled list this Friday.
Rays manager Joe Maddon said that SP Alex Cobb (concussion) has some "fluid buildup" in his ear.
Orioles SP Wei-Yin Chen (oblique) threw a three-inning simulated game in Sarasota on Thursday.
Orioles SP Jason Hammel (illness) will start Friday against the Blue Jays.
Athletics RP Jordan Norberto (elbow) underwent successful Tommy John surgery on Thursday.
CBS Sports' Jon Heyman was told by one person around the Yankees that 3B Alex Rodriguez is making "fantastic" progress from hip surgery.
Red Sox SP Clay Buchholz (neck) aims to throw a bullpen session on Saturday.
Red Sox RP Clayton Mortensen (hip) will begin a minor league rehab assignment Thursday with Triple-A Pawtucket.
Tigers C Alex Avila (forearm) could begin a minor league rehab assignment this weekend.
Blue Jays SP J.A. Happ (head, knee) is shooting to rejoin the rotation around the All-Star break.
Red Sox OF Mike Carp (hamstring) has been cleared to play.
Yankees OF Curtis Granderson had the pin removed from his fractured left pinkie finger Thursday.
Mariners OF Jason Bay said Thursday that his tight hamstring feels "10 times better" and he expects to return in a day or two.

Notes and Rumors:

National League:

Dodgers SP Matthew Magill and SP Matt Palmer are under consideration to start on Sunday against the Padres.

American League:

Tigers manager Jim Leyland said Thursday that he'll lean toward RP Joaquin Benoit for save opportunities.
Rangers SP Martin Perez is expected to be called up soon.
Blue Jays RP Brett Cecil has faced 38 consecutive batters without allowing a base hit, a Blue Jays franchise record.
Rays SP Alex Colome will make a spot start for the Rays on Saturday afternoon against the Yankees.
Red Sox SP Allen Webster will be recalled from Triple-A Pawtucket to start Saturday against the Tigers.
Orioles agreed to terms with first-round pick RHP Hunter Harvey.
Rays agreed to terms with first-round pick C Nick Ciuffo.
Rangers SP Martin Perez will be recalled to start on Saturday against the Cardinals.
Red Sox manager John Farrell said RP Andrew Bailey is no longer the team's closer.

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