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September 18, 2013
Daily Roundup
Around the League: September 18, 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!
Probable Pitchers for September 18, 2013
PITCHf/x cards of today's probable pitchers can be found here: BrooksBaseball.net Probable Pitchers
Yesterday's Notable Stat Lines:
(87-64) Dodgers - 9 at 3 - Diamondbacks (76-74)
- Dodgers 3B Juan Uribe finished 2-for-5 with a double, home run and two RBI.
- In his return to the starting lineup, Dodgers OF Matt Kemp went 4-for-4 with two doubles, three RBI and a run scored.
- Dodgers SP Zack Greinke allowed two runs on six hits over six innings.
- Diamondbacks SP Patrick Corbin was whipped for six earned runs on seven hits over just two innings.
(70-80) Padres - 5 at 2 - Pirates (87-64)
- Padres SP Eric Stults allowed two runs over five innings.
- With Huston Street unavailable, Padres RP Luke Gregerson notched his fourth save of the season with a scoreless frame.
- Pirates SP Jeff Locke was touched up for four runs on seven hits and three walks over five innings.
- Padres 2B Jedd Gyorko went 3-for-5 with a three-run homer.
(63-88) Cubs
- 3 at 4 - Brewers (67-83)
(89-61) Braves - 5 at 6 -
Nationals
- Nationals OF Denard Span extended his hitting streak to 27 games and delivered the game-winning grounder that went through Andrelton Simmons's legs.
- Nationals SP Dan Haren allowed one run and three hits in six innings.
- Braves RP Craig Kimbrel took his fourth blown save and third loss after giving up three runs -- two earned -- in the ninth.
(89-62) Braves - 0 at 4 -
Nationals
- Nationals OF Denard Span singled, extended his hitting streak to 28.
- Braves SP Freddy Garcia threw seven innings of one-run ball.
(55-96) Marlins
- 4 at 6 - Phillies (71-80)
- Marlins SP Brian Flynn was lit up for six runs on 11 hits and a walk over six frames.
- Phillies 2B Chase Utley homered and drove in four runs for the second straight night.
- Phillies SP Roy Halladay allowed one run across six innings.
(70-81) Giants - 8 at 5 - Mets (67-83)
- Giants OF Angel Pagan went 3-for-3 with a home run and three RBI.
- Mets 2B Daniel Murphy went 2-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored.
- Giants SP Yusmeiro Petit allowed four runs over six innings.
- Mets SP Zack Wheeler allowed four runs over five innings, walking six, in a no-decision.
American League:
(64-86) Twins - 3 at 4 - White Sox (60-91)
- Twins 2B Brian Dozier went 3-for-5 with two runs scored and a stolen base.
- White Sox SP Jose Quintana allowed one run over six innings.
- Twins SP Mike Pelfrey allowed three runs in just 4 1/3 innings.
- White Sox OF Dayan Viciedo went 3-for-5 with two RBI.
(66-85) Mariners - 2 at 6 - Tigers (88-63)
- Tigers 3B Miguel Cabrera hit his 44th home run of the season.
- Tigers OF Austin Jackson went 2-for-5 with a stolen base and two RBI.
- Mariners SP Brandon Maurer allowed two runs over five innings in a no-decision.
- Tigers SP Anibal Sanchez struck out 10 batters for the second straight start, allowing two runs over 6 1/3 innings in a no-decision.
- Rangers 2B Ian Kinsler went 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI.
- Rangers OF Leonys Martin went 3-for-4 with two doubles and a home run.
- Rays SP Jeremy Hellickson allowed five runs in 2 2/3 innings.
- Rangers SP Alexi Ogando allowed one run on two hits over five innings.
(82-69) Indians
- 5 at 3 - Royals (79-72)
- Indians OF Michael Bourn went 2-for-4 with a triple and a home run.
- Royals 2B Emilio Bonifacio stole his 27th base of the season and scored two runs.
- Indians SP Corey Kluber allowed three runs over 4 2/3 innings in a no-decision.
- Royals SP Yordano Ventura allowed one run over 5 2/3 innings in a no-decision
(73-78) Angels - 1 at 2 - Athletics (89-62)
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Angels RP Garrett Richards hurled seven innings of one-run ball in a no-decision.
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Athletics 3B Josh Donaldson hit a walk-off RBI single in the ninth inning.
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Athletics SP Sonny Gray allowed only one run on five hits over six innings in a no-decision.
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Angels RP Garrett Richards hurled seven innings of one-run ball in a no-decision.
(79-72) Yankees - 0 at 2 - Blue Jays (69-81)
- Blue Jays SP R.A. Dickey hurled seven scoreless innings.
- Blue Jays OF Colby Rasmus slugged his 21st home run of the season.
- Yankees SP Andy Pettitte allowed just one run in 6 2/3 innings.
(80-70) Orioles - 3 at 2 - Red Sox (92-60)
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Orioles SP Scott Feldman allowed two runs over five innings in a no-decision.
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Red Sox SP Ryan Dempster allowed two runs over six innings in a no-decision.
Inter League:
(86-66) Reds
- 10 at 0 - Astros (51-100)
- Reds OF Jay Bruce went 2-for-4 with a grand slam and five RBI.
- Reds SS Zack Cozart went 2-for-3 with three RBI.
- Astros SP Jordan Lyles allowed nine runs -- eight earned -- on nine hits in 3 1/3 innings.
- Reds SP Mike Leake pitched eight scoreless innings.
Player Transactions:
National League:
- No Transactions Yesterday
American League:
- Orioles activated INF Steve Pearce from the 15-day disabled list.
- Red Sox recalled RHP Steven Wright from Triple-A Pawtucket.
- Red Sox recalled INF Brock Holt from Triple-A Pawtucket.
- Red Sox recalled RHP Brayan Villareal from Triple-A Pawtucket.
- Rays purchased the contract of OF Freddy Guzman from Triple-A Durham.
- Angels activated 3B Chris Nelson from the 15-day disabled list.
- Royals placed LHP Danny Duffy on the 15-day disabled list with a strained left forearm.
- Royals purchased the contract of RHP Yordano Ventura from Triple-A Omaha.
- Royals placed 1B Carlos Pena on the 60-day disabled list.
- Astros placed C Jason Castro on the 15-day disabled list with a right knee injury.
- Blue Jays placed LHP Brett Cecil on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to September 13, with left elbow discomfort.
- The Rays will recall RHP Jake Odorizzi from Triple-A Durham Friday.
- Rays transferred OF Brandon Guyer from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list.
- Rays recalled INF Tim Beckham from Triple-A Durham.
Injury Updates:
National League:
- CBS Sports' Jon Heyman reports that Mets SP Matt Harvey is expected to attempt to rehab the partial tear of the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow rather than undergo Tommy John surgery.
- Nationals manager Davey Johnson said that SS Ian Desmond is dealing with some hamstring tightness.
- Nationals SP Stephen Strasburg (forearm) is on track to start Thursday against the Marlins.
- Diamondbacks RP Matt Reynolds will undergo Tommy John surgery next Tuesday.
- Rockies manager Walt Weiss said that 3B Nolan Arenado (thumb) will likely be out "a few days."
- Rockies C Wilin Rosario left Tuesday's game against the Cardinals after aggravating his calf injury.
- Padres SP Cory Luebke (elbow) will have his arm examined by orthopedic surgeon Dr. Tim Kremchek in Cincinnati this week.
- Mets C Travis d'Arnaud left Tuesday's game against the Giants with a sore right shoulder.
- Mets SP Matt Harvey will be on a 6-8 week throwing program to see how his right elbow responds.
- Dodgers OF Andre Ethier is still wearing a protective boot on his left ankle.
- Giants 2B Marco Scutaro (finger) may be done for the year.
- Phillies SP Kyle Kendrick has been scratched from his scheduled Wednesday start due to shoulder discomfort.
- Mets 3B David Wright (hamstring) is unlikely to play in the Mets' three-game series against the Giants.
- Giants RP Sandy Rosario left Tuesday's game against the Mets with a hip injury.
American League:
- Orioles SP Miguel Gonzalez (groin) will throw a bullpen session Thursday.
- Orioles RP Darren O'Day (fingers) threw off a mound Tuesday.
- Athletics OF Yoenis Cespedes has been diagnosed with tendinitis in his right shoulder.
- Yankees RP Boone Logan was diagnosed with a bone spur in the back of his left elbow.
- Yankees 3B Alex Rodriguez (calf) will remain at designated hitter through at least Thursday.
- Royals SP Felipe Paulino underwent surgery on his right shoulder last week.
- Twins C Joe Mauer (concussion) will resume workouts on Wednesday at Target Field.
- Angels 3B Luis Jimenez (shoulder) is not expected to return this season.
- Athletics C John Jaso (concussion) took batting practice Tuesday.
- Indians SP Justin Masterson (oblique) could throw off a mound before Friday.
- Mariners SS Brad Miller (hamstring) may be out until next week.
- Orioles SP Bud Norris (elbow) threw a side session on Tuesday.
- Orioles RP Bruce Rondon (elbow) will try throwing on Wednesday.
- Blue Jays 1B Edwin Encarnacion is done for the season and will undergo left wrist surgery.
- White Sox RP Jacob Petricka left Tuesday's game against the Twins after taking a line drive off his left wrist.
Notes & Rumors:
National League:
- Dodgers SP Clayton Kershaw will have his next start pushed back to Saturday against the Padres.
- Diamondbacks top prospect Archie Bradley was named as the Southern League's Pitcher of the Year for 2013.
- Dodgers SP Hyun-Jin Ryu's next start will come on Tuesday in San Francisco.
- Phillies RP Zach Miner is scheduled to make a spot start on Wednesday against the Marlins.
American League:
- The White Sox will skip SP Hector Santiago's next turn in the rotation.
- Athletics manager Bob Melvin said that RP Brett Anderson is likely to remain in the bullpen for the rest of the season.
- Mariners OF Raul Ibanez plans to return for another season in 2014.
- SP Felix Doubront will rejoin Boston's starting rotation this Saturday against the Blue Jays.
Yesterday's Top Hitters:
| PLAYER |
TEAM |
OPP |
SCORE |
H/AB |
HR |
R |
RBI |
BB |
TB |
SB |
| Matt Holliday |
STL |
@ COL |
11-4 W |
4/4 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
1 |
8 |
0 |
| Angel Pagan |
SF |
@ NYM |
8-5 W |
3/3 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
2 |
8 |
0 |
| Leonys Martin |
TEX |
@ TB |
7-1 W |
3/4 |
1 |
3 |
1 |
0 |
8 |
0 |
| Chase Utley |
PHI |
vs MIA |
6-4 W |
3/4 |
1 |
2 |
4 |
0 |
6 |
0 |
| Matt Kemp |
LAD |
@ ARI |
9-3 W |
4/4 |
0 |
1 |
3 |
0 |
6 |
0 |
| Jay Bruce |
CIN |
@ HOU |
10-0 W |
2/4 |
1 |
2 |
5 |
0 |
5 |
0 |
| Jedd Gyorko |
SD |
@ PIT |
5-2 W |
3/5 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
0 |
6 |
0 |
| Michael Bourn |
CLE |
@ KC |
5-3 W |
2/4 |
1 |
2 |
2 |
1 |
7 |
0 |
| Ian Kinsler |
TEX |
@ TB |
7-1 W |
2/5 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
0 |
5 |
0 |
| Elvis Andrus |
TEX |
@ TB |
7-1 W |
2/3 |
1 |
1 |
3 |
1 |
5 |
0 |
| Carlos Gomez |
MIL |
vs CHC |
4-3 W |
2/3 |
1 |
1 |
3 |
0 |
5 |
0 |
| Matt Carpenter |
STL |
@ COL |
11-4 W |
3/5 |
0 |
3 |
2 |
0 |
3 |
0 |
| Juan Uribe |
LAD |
@ ARI |
9-3 W |
2/5 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
0 |
6 |
0 |
| Rajai Davis |
TOR |
vs NYY |
2-0 W |
2/4 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
6 |
0 |
| Welington Castillo |
CHC |
@ MIL |
3-4 L |
2/4 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
0 |
5 |
0 |
| Don Kelly |
DET |
vs SEA |
6-2 W |
2/4 |
1 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
5 |
0 |
| Daniel Descalso |
STL |
@ COL |
11-4 W |
2/5 |
0 |
2 |
2 |
0 |
4 |
0 |
| Aaron Hill |
ARI |
vs LAD |
3-9 L |
2/3 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
5 |
0 |
| Michael Saunders |
SEA |
@ DET |
2-6 L |
2/3 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
5 |
0 |
| Ryan Zimmerman |
WSH |
vs ATL |
4-0 W |
2/4 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
5 |
0 |
| Jimmy Rollins |
PHI |
vs MIA |
6-4 W |
3/4 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
0 |
| Jon Jay |
STL |
@ COL |
11-4 W |
3/5 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
4 |
1 |
| Brian Dozier |
MIN |
@ CHW |
3-4 L |
3/5 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
1 |
| Miguel Cabrera |
DET |
vs SEA |
6-2 W |
1/2 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
4 |
0 |
| Adrian Gonzalez |
LAD |
@ ARI |
9-3 W |
1/3 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
0 |
4 |
0 |
| Evan Gattis |
ATL |
@ WSH |
5-6 L |
1/4 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
0 |
4 |
0 |
| Xavier Paul |
CIN |
@ HOU |
10-0 W |
2/3 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
1 |
3 |
0 |
| Dayan Viciedo |
CHW |
vs MIN |
4-3 W |
3/5 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
3 |
0 |
| Christian Yelich |
MIA |
@ PHI |
4-6 L |
3/4 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
3 |
0 |
| Yadier Molina |
STL |
@ COL |
11-4 W |
2/6 |
0 |
1 |
2 |
0 |
3 |
0 |
Yesterday's Starting Pitcher Lines:
| Player |
Team |
Opponent |
Score |
IP |
H |
R |
ER |
BB |
K |
PIT |
DEC |
| Tanner Roark |
WSH |
vs ATL |
4-0 W |
7 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
6 |
101 |
W |
| Mike Leake |
CIN |
@ HOU |
10-0 W |
8 |
5 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
6 |
105 |
W |
| R.A. Dickey |
TOR |
vs NYY |
2-0 W |
7 |
4 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
8 |
101 |
W |
| Dan Haren |
WSH |
vs ATL |
6-5 W |
6 |
3 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
4 |
93 |
ND |
| Garrett Richards |
LAA |
@ OAK |
1-2 L |
7 |
7 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
6 |
100 |
ND |
| Marco Estrada |
MIL |
vs CHC |
4-3 W |
7 |
4 |
3 |
3 |
1 |
7 |
93 |
ND |
| Freddy Garcia |
ATL |
@ WSH |
0-4 L |
7 |
7 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
6 |
84 |
L |
| Sonny Gray |
OAK |
vs LAA |
2-1 W |
6 |
5 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
5 |
98 |
ND |
| Alexi Ogando |
TEX |
@ TB |
7-1 W |
5 |
2 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
4 |
69 |
W |
| Anibal Sanchez |
DET |
vs SEA |
6-2 W |
6.1 |
6 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
10 |
125 |
ND |
| Andy Pettitte |
NYY |
@ TOR |
0-2 L |
6.2 |
6 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
5 |
110 |
L |
| Jeff Samardzija |
CHC |
@ MIL |
3-4 L |
7 |
5 |
3 |
3 |
2 |
8 |
106 |
ND |
| Ryan Dempster |
BOS |
vs BAL |
2-3 L |
6 |
3 |
2 |
2 |
4 |
5 |
100 |
ND |
| Roy Halladay |
PHI |
vs MIA |
6-4 W |
6 |
4 |
1 |
1 |
3 |
2 |
99 |
W |
| Joe Kelly |
STL |
@ COL |
11-4 W |
5 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
78 |
W |
| Yordano Ventura |
KC |
vs CLE |
3-5 L |
5.2 |
5 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
86 |
ND |
| Zack Greinke |
LAD |
@ ARI |
9-3 W |
6 |
6 |
2 |
2 |
1 |
5 |
107 |
W |
| Jose Quintana |
CHW |
vs MIN |
4-3 W |
6 |
8 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
5 |
102 |
W |
| Scott Feldman |
BAL |
@ BOS |
3-2 W |
5 |
2 |
2 |
1 |
6 |
3 |
103 |
ND |
| Brandon Maurer |
SEA |
@ DET |
2-6 L |
5 |
5 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
6 |
86 |
ND |
| Mike Minor |
ATL |
@ WSH |
5-6 L |
6 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
4 |
3 |
95 |
ND |
| Eric Stults |
SD |
@ PIT |
5-2 W |
5 |
7 |
2 |
2 |
1 |
5 |
89 |
W |
| Zack Wheeler |
NYM |
vs SF |
5-8 L |
5 |
3 |
4 |
4 |
6 |
3 |
107 |
ND |
| Yusmeiro Petit |
SF |
@ NYM |
8-5 W |
6 |
7 |
4 |
4 |
3 |
1 |
87 |
W |
| Corey Kluber |
CLE |
@ KC |
5-3 W |
4.2 |
6 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
2 |
79 |
ND |
| Jeff Locke |
PIT |
vs SD |
2-5 L |
5 |
7 |
4 |
4 |
3 |
5 |
89 |
L |
| Mike Pelfrey |
MIN |
@ CHW |
3-4 L |
4.1 |
9 |
3 |
3 |
1 |
6 |
96 |
L |
| Jeremy Hellickson |
TB |
vs TEX |
1-7 L |
2.2 |
4 |
5 |
5 |
1 |
1 |
40 |
L |
| Brian Flynn |
MIA |
@ PHI |
4-6 L |
6 |
11 |
6 |
6 |
1 |
4 |
84 |
L |
| Patrick Corbin |
ARI |
vs LAD |
3-9 L |
2 |
7 |
6 |
6 |
1 |
1 |
49 |
L |
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