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Probable Pitchers for September 22, 2013
PITCHf/x cards of today's probable pitchers can be found here: BrooksBaseball.net Probable Pitchers
Yesterday's Notable Stat Lines:
National League:
- Dodgers SP Clayton Kershaw picked up his 15th win by throwing seven shutout innings
- Padres SP Burch Smith pitched six innings of two-run ball.
- Dodgers OF Yasiel Puig hit his 18th homer and walked.
- Pirates SP A.J. Burnett allowed two runs while striking out 12 over seven innings.
- Pirates RP Jason Grilli worked a scoreless ninth inning for his 31st save of the season, and first since July 21.
- Reds SP Homer Bailey allowed four runs — two earned — over 5 2/3 innings.
- Pirates C Russell Martin hit his 15th home run.
- Cardinals 1B Matt Adams hit a two-run homer.
- Cardinals SP Lance Lynn tossed 6 1/3 innings of one-run ball.
- Brewers SP Yovani Gallardo gave up two earned runs in seven innings.
- Rockies SP Collin McHugh was roughed up for six runs and 11 hits in just 5 innings of work in the loss.
- Diamondbacks SP Trevor Cahill won his 8th game of the season allowing just one run in 5.2 innings.
- Diamondbacks 3B Matt Davidson hit his 2nd homer of the year, a three run shot.
- Mets 3B David Wright slugged a solo home run.
- Mets SP Dillon Gee gave up four earned runs in six innings.
- Phillies SP Tyler Cloyd was hammered for five earned runs in five innings
- Cubs RP Pedro Strop earned his first save of the season.
- Cubs SP Travis Wood tossed seven innings of one-run ball.
- Cubs SS Starlin Castro went 2-for-4 with a run scored.
- Braves SP Kris Medlen allowed just one run in 7 1/3 innings.
- Athletics SP Jarrod Parker tossed six innings of one-run ball.
- Athletics 3B Alberto Callaspo went 4-for-4 with two runs scored and three RBI.
- Twins C Josmil Pinto finished 2-for-3 with a home run.
- Twins SP Pedro Hernandez was shelled for six runs in two innings
- Angels SP Jerome Williams allowed one run over 5 2/3 innings
- Mariners OF Raul Ibanez hit his 29th homer of 2013 and 300th career homer.
- Rays SP Alex Cobb allowed one run over 8 1/3 innings and struck out 12 batters.
- Orioles SP Miguel Gonzalez yielded three runs over six innings.
- Rays OF Desmond Jennings went 2-for-4 with a home run, four RBI, a walk, and two runs scored.
- Orioles 3B Manny Machado went 0-for-3 with a strikeout and a walk
- Indians SP Scott Kazmir struck out 10 batters over seven scoreless innings.
- Astros 1B Chris Carter went 3-for-4 with a home run.
- Indians OF Michael Brantley hit a two-run home run.
- Astros RP Paul Clemens allowed four runs over 4 2/3 innings.
- Rangers SP Matt Garza allowed one run in eight-plus innings.
- Royals SP Jeremy Guthrie allowed three earned runs in six innings.
- Royals 1B Eric Hosmer hit a ninth-inning solo home run.
- Blue Jays SP Mark Buehrle allowed one earned run over six innings.
- Red Sox SP Clay Buchholz surrendered three runs — two earned — in six innings.
- Tigers 2B Omar run-scoring infield single proved to be the difference.
- White Sox RP Addison Reed blew his seventh save of the season.
- Tigers SP Rick Porcello struck out nine batters over 6 2/3 innings in a no-decision
- White Sox SP Chris Sale fired 7 2/3 innings of scoreless ball in a no-decision.
- Yankees SP Ivan Nova went the distance allowed six hits and one walk while striking out seven.
- Giants SP Ryan Vogelsong was tagged for five runs over five innings.
- Yankees OF Alfonso Soriano clubbed a solo homer.
- Giants C Buster Posey went 0-for-4.
Player Transactions:
National League:
- No Transactions Today
- Rays recalled LHP Enny Romero from Triple-A Durham.
- White Sox acquired LHP Frank de los Santos from the Rays for a player to be named later.
- Blue Jays placed OF Colby Rasmus on the 15-day disabled list with a bruised left eye.
- Rays recalled LHP Jeff Beliveau from Double-A Montgomery.
- Orioles recalled LHP Michael Belfiore from Triple-A Norfolk.
- Orioles recalled LHP Zach Britton from Low-A Aberdeen.
- Rays recalled RHP Jake Odorizzi from Triple-A Durham.
National League:
- Padres 2B Logan Forsythe has been limited lately as he deals with plantar fasciitis in his right foot.
- Rockies OF Carlos Gonzalez will hit off a tee on Sunday in hopes of batting again before season's end.
- Padres C Yasmani Grandal is expecting to be ready by spring training after recently undergoing reconstructive ACL surgery.
- Cardinals GM John Mozeliak said 1B Allen Craig "probably" won't be back before the end of the regular season.
- Cardinals RP Edward Mujica acknowledged late Friday night that he is experiencing overall fatigue.
- Pirates RP Jason Grilli will serve as the Pirates' closer Saturday.
- Reds OF Shin-Soo Choo is expected to miss a game or two with a jammed left thumb.
- Giants 3B Joaquin Arias (hamstring) is likely to miss a few games after leaving Friday's game with a hamstring injury.
- Giants RP Chad Gaudin (carpal tunnel syndrome) is unlikely to return to the Giants this season.
- Padres SP Casey Kelly, who underwent Tommy John surgery on April 2, has begun playing catch at a distance of 60 feet.
- Braves SP Brandon Beachy (elbow) still has not yet been cleared to throw off of a mound.
- Mets 3B Justin Turner (hamstring) still isn't ready for game action.
American League:
- Tigers 3B Miguel Cabrera left Saturday's game against the White Sox with groin soreness.
- Mariners SP Erasmo Ramirez is feeling better after leaving Friday's start with a tight right groin muscle.
- RP Bruce Rondon (elbow) could be ready to pitch in a game for the Tigers by Tuesday.
- Tigers RP Phil Coke (elbow) is expected to be ready next week.
- Indians SP Justin Masterson (oblique) will pitch a simulated game on Sunday or Monday
- Yankees manager Joe Girardi indicated that SP Phil Hughes could have his scheduled start against the Rays on Wednesday skipped.
- Yankees manager Joe Girardi indicated Saturday that C Austin Romine (concussion) may not return this season.
- RP Bruce Rondon (elbow) threw a side session on the field before Friday's game, taking a step closer in his return to the Tigers bullpen as the postseason approaches.
- OF Robbie Grossman (oblique) has begun hitting off a tee, but still doesn't appear close to returning to the Astros.
Notes & Rumors:
National League:
- SP Stephen Strasburg will pitch in the second game of the Nationals-Marlins doubleheader on Sunday after Saturday's game was postponed by rain.
- Mets SP Zack Wheeler has been shut down for the season.
- Mets 3B David Wright will not play on Sunday.
- Pirates SP A.J. Burnett indicated Friday that he's "50/50" over whether he'll retire after the 2013 season concludes, or continue pitching.
- Top prospect Archie Bradley will not be promoted to make a start for the Diamondbacks over the final week of the regular season.
- Walt Weiss is expected to return for his second season as the Rockies manager in 2014.
- Phillies RP Zach Miner will assume the injured Kyle Kendrick's rotation spot for the remainder of the 2013 season.
American League:
- Twins RP Anthony Swarzak will be away from the team for the remainder of the weekend as he tends to a family issue.
- SP Roberto Hernandez is likely to start for the Rays on Sunday against the Orioles.
- Mariners SP Hisashi Iwakuma is not a certainty to make his final scheduled start of the season against the Royals on Tuesday.
Yesterday's Top Hitters:
PLAYER | TEAM | OPP | SCORE | H/AB | HR | R | RBI | BB | TB | SB |
Alberto Callaspo | OAK | vs MIN | 9-1 W | 4/5 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Desmond Jennings | TB | vs BAL | 5-1 W | 2/3 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
Collin Cowgill | LAA | vs SEA | 6-5 W | 2/2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 1 |
Yoenis Cespedes | OAK | vs MIN | 9-1 W | 2/5 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Chris Carter | HOU | @ CLE | 1-4 L | 3/4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Matt Adams | STL | @ MIL | 7-2 W | 2/4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
David Wright | NYM | @ PHI | 5-4 W | 2/3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
Gerardo Parra | ARI | @ COL | 7-2 W | 3/5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Andy Dirks | DET | vs CHW | 7-6 W | 1/2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
Josmil Pinto | MIN | @ OAK | 1-9 L | 2/3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Matt Davidson | ARI | @ COL | 7-2 W | 1/4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Miguel Cabrera | DET | vs CHW | 7-6 W | 3/4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Eduardo Nunez | NYY | vs SF | 6-0 W | 1/3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
Chris Owings | ARI | @ COL | 7-2 W | 3/4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Kurt Suzuki | OAK | vs MIN | 9-1 W | 1/4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
Jed Lowrie | OAK | vs MIN | 9-1 W | 3/5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
A.J. Ellis | LAD | @ SD | 4-0 W | 1/3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
Russell Martin | PIT | vs CIN | 4-2 W | 1/3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Victor Martinez | DET | vs CHW | 7-6 W | 2/5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
Yasiel Puig | LAD | @ SD | 4-0 W | 1/4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
Jeff Keppinger | CHW | @ DET | 6-7 L | 2/5 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Asdrubal Cabrera | CLE | vs HOU | 4-1 W | 3/4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
Michael Brantley | CLE | vs HOU | 4-1 W | 1/4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Michael Bourn | CLE | vs HOU | 4-1 W | 2/4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
Daniel Murphy | NYM | @ PHI | 5-4 W | 1/3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
Martin Prado | ARI | @ COL | 7-2 W | 2/4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Juan Lagares | NYM | @ PHI | 5-4 W | 1/3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Charlie Blackmon | COL | vs ARI | 2-7 L | 3/5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Eric Hosmer | KC | vs TEX | 1-3 L | 1/4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Alfonso Soriano | NYY | vs SF | 6-0 W | 1/4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Yesterday's Starting Pitcher Lines:
Player | Team | Opponent | Score | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K | PIT | DEC |
Ivan Nova | NYY | vs SF | 6-0 W | 9 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 108 | W |
Clayton Kershaw | LAD | @ SD | 4-0 W | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 99 | W |
Alex Cobb | TB | vs BAL | 5-1 W | 8.1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 117 | W |
Scott Kazmir | CLE | vs HOU | 4-1 W | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 97 | W |
Chris Sale | CHW | @ DET | 6-7 L | 7.2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 97 | ND |
Matt Garza | TEX | @ KC | 3-1 W | 8 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 97 | W |
A.J. Burnett | PIT | vs CIN | 4-2 W | 7 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 12 | 107 | W |
Yovani Gallardo | MIL | vs STL | 2-7 L | 7 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 112 | L |
Kris Medlen | ATL | @ CHC | 1-3 L | 7.1 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 106 | ND |
Travis Wood | CHC | vs ATL | 3-1 W | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 106 | ND |
Lance Lynn | STL | @ MIL | 7-2 W | 6.1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 109 | W |
Rick Porcello | DET | vs CHW | 7-6 W | 6.2 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 101 | ND |
Mark Buehrle | TOR | @ BOS | 4-2 W | 6 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 98 | W |
Jarrod Parker | OAK | vs MIN | 9-1 W | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 93 | W |
Burch Smith | SD | vs LAD | 0-4 L | 6 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 98 | L |
Jerome Williams | LAA | vs SEA | 6-5 W | 5.2 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 106 | W |
Miguel Gonzalez | BAL | @ TB | 1-5 L | 6 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 96 | L |
Trevor Cahill | ARI | @ COL | 7-2 W | 5.2 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 103 | W |
Clay Buchholz | BOS | vs TOR | 2-4 L | 6 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 106 | L |
Homer Bailey | CIN | @ PIT | 2-4 L | 5.2 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 91 | L |
Joe Saunders | SEA | @ LAA | 5-6 L | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 9 | 125 | L |
Jeremy Guthrie | KC | vs TEX | 1-3 L | 6 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 100 | L |
Dillon Gee | NYM | @ PHI | 5-4 W | 6 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 84 | W |
Tyler Cloyd | PHI | vs NYM | 4-5 L | 5 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 83 | L |
Ryan Vogelsong | SF | @ NYY | 0-6 L | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 75 | L |
Paul Clemens | HOU | @ CLE | 1-4 L | 4.2 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 91 | L |
Collin McHugh | COL | vs ARI | 2-7 L | 5 | 11 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 80 | L |
Pedro Hernandez | MIN | @ OAK | 1-9 L | 2 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 52 | L |
Andrew Albers | MIN | @ OAK | 0-11 L | 4.2 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 96 | L |
Dylan Axelrod | CHW | @ DET | 5-12 L | 2.2 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 75 | L |
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