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August 16, 2013
Daily Roundup
Around the League: August 16, 2013
by Clint Chisam
Thanks to Jason Martinez and Clint Chisam of MLB Depth Charts, we'll now be bringing you daily news, notes, transactions, injury updates, and notable performances from the previous day's games...throughout the entire season! And if you like what you see here, don't forget to check out MLBDC's Insider subscription, which also includes starting pitcher rankings and matchups, top 25 batter vs. pitcher stat rankings, lineup tracker (includes lineups from past seven games), rotation report, stat tracker, and more!
Yesterday's Notable Stat Lines:
(55-64) Mets - 4 at 1 - Padres (54-67)
- Mets SP Zach Wheeler struck out 12 in six innings of work in a no decision.
- Mets C John Buck hit his 15th homer of the year.
- Padres SP Tyson Ross was excellent allowing just one run in 7 innings while striking out eight.
(53-67) Giants - 4 at 3 - Nationals (59-61)
- Nationals OF Denard Span went 1-for-5 with a steal and a run scored.
- Giants SP Ryan Vogelsong allowed three runs over 3 2/3 frames, but managed to escape with a no-decision.
- Nationals SP Dan Haren deserved a win but got a no-decision Thursday, holding the Giants to one run over six innings in a loss.
- Nationals RP Rafael Soriano blew his fifth save of the season by allowing three runs over an inning of work.
- Giants C Hector Sanchez smashed a go-ahead, pinch-hit, three-run homer with two outs in the ninth inning.
- Giants 1B Brandon Belt launched the fourth homer in his last seven games.
(71-49) Pirates - 5 at 6 - Cardinals (69-51) (12 innings)
- Cardinals 3B David Freese finished 1-for-3 with a double and a run scored.
- Cardinals OF Matt Holliday delivered a walk-off RBI single in the 12th inning.
- Cardinals SP Lance Lynn was handed a no-decision after allowing four runs over 5 1/3 innings.
- Pirates SP A.J. Burnett was tagged for five runs over 4 1/3 innings.
- Cardinals 2B Matt Carpenter reached base in five out of six plate appearances, going 4-for-5 with an RBI triple, a walk and two runs scored.
- Pirates C Russell Martin went 2-for-5 with a solo homer and a walk.
(69-52) Reds - 2 at 1 - Brewers (52-69)
- Reds SP Tony Cingrani struck out nine while allowing one run in 6 1/3 innings.
- Brewers RP Rob Wooten struck out two in a perfect inning and hasn't allowed a run in 11 innings since being called up.
(62-57) Royals - 1 at 4 - Tigers (71-49)
(46-74) White Sox - 3 at 4 - Twins (54-65)
- Twins Pinch-hitter C Chris Herrmann singled in Doug Bernier in the bottom of the ninth which proved to be the difference.
- White Sox SP Andre Rienzo surrendered two runs -- one earned -- in six innings in a no-decision.
(54-66) Angels - 8 at 4 - Yankees (62-58)
- Yankees C Austin Romine went 1-for-3.
- Angels C Hank Conger went 1-for-3 with a walk, double, RBI and run scored.
- Angels 3B Chris Nelson connected for a grand slam and a solo homer.
- Angels SP C.J. Wilson notched his 13th victory of the season after allowing one run over 6 2/3 innings.
- Yankees SP Phil Hughes yielded three runs over six innings.
- Yankees OF Alfonso Soriano went 4-for-5 with an RBI single and a run scored.
(72-51) Red Sox - 1 at 2 - Blue Jays (56-65)
- Blue Jays SP Mark Buehrle scattered 10 hits while allowing one run in seven innings.
- Red Sox SP Jake Peavy was charged with two earned runs over six-plus innings.
- Blue Jays OF Kevin Pillar struck out all three times he was up and is 0-for-7 since being called up.
(39-81) Astros - 0 at 5 - Athletics (68-52)
- Athletics RP Sonny Gray allowed just four hits while striking out nine over eight scoreless frames.
- Astros SP Erik Bedard lasted just 4 2/3 innings, getting rocked for five runs on seven hits and four walks in a loss.
- Athletics 1B Nate Freiman went 4-for-4 with a homer and four RBI.
(55-65) Mariners - 1 at 7 - Rays (68-51)
- Rays OF Wil Myers finished 3-for-4 with two doubles and four RBI.
- Rays SP Alex Cobb had a successful return from the DL, allowing one run over five innings in a win.
- Mariners SP Joe Saunders surrendered five runs in 4 1/3 innings.
- Mariners OF Raul Ibanez went 2-for-4 and homered.
Player Transactions:
National League:
- Nationals recalled RHP Drew Storen from Triple-A Syracuse.
- Nationals optioned RHP Ryan Mattheus to Triple-A Syracuse.
- Cardinals placed C Tony Cruz on the 15-day disabled list with a stress fracture in his left forearm.
- Cardinals activated OF Shane Robinson from the 15-day disabled list.
- Cardinals activated C Yadier Molina from the 15-day disabled list.
- Cardinals optioned INF Jermaine Curtis to Triple-A Memphis.
- Padres transferred RHP Jason Marquis from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list.
- Padres purchased the contract of C Chris Robinson from Triple-A Tucson.
- Padres placed C Nick Hundley on the paternity list.
- Cardinals optioned OF Adron Chambers to Triple-A Memphis.
- Cardinals purchased the contract of 2B Kolten Wong from Triple-A Memphis.
American League:
- Rays activated RHP Alex Cobb from the 60-day disabled list.
- Rays designated INF Ryan Roberts for assignment.
- Royals designated INF Elliot Johnson for assignment.
- Twins activated OF Darin Mastroianni from the 60-day disabled list; optioned him to Triple-A Rochester.
- Yankees purchased the contract of LHP David Huff from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
- Yankees optioned RHP Dellin Betances to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
- Yankees transferred RHP David Phelps form the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list.
- According to Danny Knobler of CBS Sports, Rangers shortstop Elvis Andrus has passed through waivers.
- Yankees released LHP Mike Zagurski.
- Blue Jays recalled OF Anthony Gose from Triple-A Buffalo.
- Blue Jays optioned RHP Mickey Storey to Triple-A Buffalo.
- Yankees signed INF Mark Reynolds.
Injury Updates:
National League:
- Giants OF Angel Pagan (hamstring) is scheduled to begin a minor league rehab assignment on Friday.
- Phillies SP Roy Halladay (shoulder) allowed three earned runs over six innings Thursday in his rehab debut.
- Nationals C Wilson Ramos (hamstring) expects to return Friday.
- Braves 2B Tyler Pastornicky will get an MRI on his knee Thursday.
- Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro said Thursday that it "seems likely" SP John Lannan (knee) is headed back to the disabled list.
- Giants RP Sandy Rosario left Thursday's appearance against the Nationals after appearing to take a comebaker off his chest.
- Brewers 2B Rickie Weeks underwent successful surgery on his left hamstring Thursday.
- Mets RP LaTroy Hawkins (groin) could be unavailable to pitch Thursday.
- Brewers manager Ron Roenicke indicated after Thursday's game that OF Carlos Gomez's knee injury wasn't too serious.
- Padres OF Cameron Maybin (knee) will resume his rehab assignment with Triple-A Tucson over the weekend.
- Padres OF Carlos Quentin recently received a second opinion on his right knee at the Kerlan-Jobe Clinic in Los Angeles.
- Padres RP Huston Street hasn't allowed a run since June 23.
- Mets manager Terry Collins doesn't expect 3B Wilmer Flores (ankle) to need a disabled list stint.
- Reds SP Johnny Cueto (lat) and Sean Marshall (shoulder) will undergo strength tests on Friday or Saturday.
American League:
- Athletics OF Coco Crisp (wrist) could return to the Athletics' lineup Friday.
- An MRI confirmed that Blue Jays SP Josh Johnson is dealing with a strained right forearm.
- Tigers C Alex Avila (concussion) has yet to be cleared for baseball activities.
- Mariners GM Jack Zduriencik confirmed that SP Danny Hultzen (shoulder) could be shut down for the season.
- Royals 3B Mike Moustakas (calf) was cleared to resume light on-field work Thursday.
- White Sox manager Robin Ventura expects 2B Gordon Beckham to miss "a couple days."
- Twins C Ryan Doumit has passed a concussion test and could be activated from the disabled list on Friday.
- Twins SP Nick Blackburn will have season-ending surgery Friday to repair a torn meniscus in his right knee.
Notes and Rumors
National League:
- Phillies RP Jonathan Papelbon is just 10-for-16 in save conversions since his last appearance of May, posting a disappointing 4.15 ERA over 26 innings.
- Marlins 1B Logan Morrison is slashing .340/.404/.468 with nine RBI over 12 August games.
- Rockies SS Troy Tulowitzki is batting just .208/.300/.365 with four homers and 14 RBI over 110 plate appearances since he was activated from the disabled list on July 11.
- Braves OF B.J. Upton is 0-for-15 with no walks and seven strikeouts over his last five games.
- Diamondbacks SS Didi Gregorius is batting just .211/.292/.265 over 186 plate appearances since June 1.
American League
- Tigers SP Jose Alvarez will start the second half of Friday's day-night doubleheader with the Royals.
- Mariners C Eric Wedge could rejoin the Mariners on August 23 for the beginning of their next home stand.
- Indians 2B Jason Kipnis hasn't homered since July 21.
- Twins OF Chris Colabello is batting a blistering .409/.536/.727 with two homers in 28 plate appearances since August 6.
Yesterday's Top Hitters
| PLAYER |
TEAM |
OPP |
SCORE |
H/AB |
HR |
R |
RBI |
BB |
TB |
SB |
| Nate Freiman |
OAK |
vs HOU |
5-0 W |
4/4 |
1 |
1 |
4 |
0 |
8 |
0 |
| Chris Nelson |
LAA |
@ NYY |
8-4 W |
2/4 |
2 |
2 |
5 |
0 |
8 |
0 |
| Matt Carpenter |
STL |
vs PIT |
6-5 W |
4/5 |
0 |
2 |
1 |
1 |
7 |
0 |
| Wil Myers |
TB |
vs SEA |
7-1 W |
3/4 |
0 |
2 |
4 |
0 |
5 |
0 |
| Andy Dirks |
DET |
vs KC |
4-1 W |
4/4 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
0 |
| Alfonso Soriano |
NYY |
vs LAA |
4-8 L |
4/5 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
4 |
0 |
| Clint Barmes |
PIT |
@ STL |
5-6 L |
2/4 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
0 |
5 |
0 |
| Hector Sanchez |
SF |
@ WSH |
4-3 W |
1/1 |
1 |
1 |
3 |
0 |
4 |
0 |
| Evan Longoria |
TB |
vs SEA |
7-1 W |
2/5 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
0 |
5 |
0 |
| Daniel Nava |
BOS |
@ TOR |
1-2 L |
3/4 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
0 |
| Trevor Plouffe |
MIN |
vs CHW |
4-3 W |
2/4 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
5 |
0 |
| Robinson Cano |
NYY |
vs LAA |
4-8 L |
3/5 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
4 |
0 |
| Raul Ibanez |
SEA |
@ TB |
1-7 L |
2/4 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
5 |
0 |
| Russell Martin |
PIT |
@ STL |
5-6 L |
2/5 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
5 |
0 |
| Jose Tabata |
PIT |
@ STL |
5-6 L |
3/3 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
0 |
| Prince Fielder |
DET |
vs KC |
4-1 W |
1/4 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
0 |
4 |
0 |
| Khris Davis |
MIL |
vs CIN |
1-2 L |
1/3 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
4 |
0 |
| Marlon Byrd |
NYM |
@ SD |
4-1 W |
2/4 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
3 |
0 |
| Starling Marte |
PIT |
@ STL |
5-6 L |
2/5 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
0 |
| Joey Votto |
CIN |
@ MIL |
2-1 W |
1/3 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
4 |
0 |
| Brandon Belt |
SF |
@ WSH |
4-3 W |
1/4 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
4 |
0 |
| Paul Konerko |
CHW |
@ MIN |
3-4 L |
2/3 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
3 |
0 |
| John Buck |
NYM |
@ SD |
4-1 W |
1/4 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
4 |
0 |
| Matt Holliday |
STL |
vs PIT |
6-5 W |
2/5 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
1 |
3 |
0 |
| Jayson Werth |
WSH |
vs SF |
3-4 L |
2/4 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
3 |
1 |
| Dustin Pedroia |
BOS |
@ TOR |
1-2 L |
3/5 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
0 |
| J.B. Shuck |
LAA |
@ NYY |
8-4 W |
2/5 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
2 |
1 |
| Brett Gardner |
NYY |
vs LAA |
4-8 L |
1/4 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
1 |
3 |
0 |
| Hank Conger |
LAA |
@ NYY |
8-4 W |
1/3 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
0 |
| Grant Green |
LAA |
@ NYY |
8-4 W |
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 |
| Sonny Gray |
OAK |
vs HOU |
5-0 W |
8 |
4 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
9 |
118 |
W |
| Tyson Ross |
SD |
vs NYM |
1-4 L |
7 |
5 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
8 |
109 |
ND |
| Tony Cingrani |
CIN |
@ MIL |
2-1 W |
6.1 |
4 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
9 |
95 |
W |
| Zack Wheeler |
NYM |
@ SD |
4-1 W |
6 |
7 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
12 |
115 |
ND |
| Anibal Sanchez |
DET |
vs KC |
4-1 W |
7.1 |
7 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
5 |
115 |
W |
| Dan Haren |
WSH |
vs SF |
3-4 L |
6 |
3 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
98 |
ND |
| Alex Cobb |
TB |
vs SEA |
7-1 W |
5 |
3 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
6 |
88 |
W |
| Kyle Lohse |
MIL |
vs CIN |
1-2 L |
7 |
5 |
2 |
1 |
4 |
4 |
101 |
L |
| Andre Rienzo |
CHW |
@ MIN |
3-4 L |
6 |
4 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
2 |
93 |
ND |
| Jake Peavy |
BOS |
@ TOR |
1-2 L |
6 |
5 |
2 |
2 |
0 |
4 |
99 |
L |
| Mark Buehrle |
TOR |
vs BOS |
2-1 W |
7 |
10 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
4 |
111 |
W |
| Phil Hughes |
NYY |
vs LAA |
4-8 L |
6 |
6 |
3 |
3 |
1 |
5 |
104 |
L |
| Mike Pelfrey |
MIN |
vs CHW |
4-3 W |
6.1 |
7 |
3 |
3 |
1 |
4 |
88 |
ND |
| C.J. Wilson |
LAA |
@ NYY |
8-4 W |
6.2 |
11 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
3 |
124 |
W |
| Lance Lynn |
STL |
vs PIT |
6-5 W |
5.1 |
8 |
4 |
4 |
1 |
6 |
99 |
ND |
| Jeremy Guthrie |
KC |
@ DET |
1-4 L |
7 |
13 |
4 |
4 |
0 |
2 |
104 |
L |
| Ryan Vogelsong |
SF |
@ WSH |
4-3 W |
3.2 |
6 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
92 |
ND |
| Erik Bedard |
HOU |
@ OAK |
0-5 L |
4.2 |
7 |
5 |
5 |
4 |
4 |
97 |
L |
| A.J. Burnett |
PIT |
@ STL |
5-6 L |
4.1 |
8 |
5 |
5 |
1 |
4 |
76 |
ND |
| Joe Saunders |
SEA |
@ TB |
1-7 L |
4.1 |
7 |
5 |
5 |
3 |
0 |
98 |
L |
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