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Probable Pitchers for June 3, 2013
PITCHf/x cards of today's probable pitchers can be found here: BrooksBaseball.net Probable Pitchers
Yesterday's Notable Stat Lines:
National League:
(32-24) Diamondbacks – 8 at 4 – Cubs (23-32)
- Diamondbacks SP Patrick Corbin wasn't great, but moved to 9-0 anyway, allowing four runs over six innings.
- Cubs SP Edwin Jackson fell to 1-8 Sunday, yielding seven runs — five earned — on 12 hits and three walks over 5 2/3.
- Diamondbacks 1B Paul Goldschmidt went 2-for-3 with an RBI, three runs scored and two stolen bases. Goldschmidt has taken over the NL lead in RBI's from Reds 2B Brandon Phillips with 46.
(21-34) Brewers – 5 at 7 – Phillies (27-30)
- Phillies SP Cliff Lee struck out 11 while allowing three runs over 7 2/3 innings.
- Phillies OF Domonic Brown continued his breakout season going 3-for-3 with a three-run homer and an RBI triple.
- Brewers SP Mike Fiers was torched for seven runs — five earned — in 1.2 innings.
- Brewers C Jonathan Lucroy had another solid game knocking in three runs. It was a terrific week for Lucroy as he went 12-for-26 with 3 HR and 9 RBI.
(35-22) Reds – 4 at 5 – Pirates (35-22) (11 innings)
- Reds SP Mat Latos deserved a win but got a no-decision, as he allowed two runs over six innings in a loss.
- Pirates 1B Garrett Jones had just one hit, but it was a big one, as he launched a game-tying two-run homer in the eighth inning in a comeback win.
- Pirates RP Justin Wilson picked up his 5th win of the year in relief.
- Pirates got a solo homer from 3B Pedro Alvarez, his 11th of the year.
(28-29) Nationals – 3 at 6 – Braves (34-22)
- Braves SP Paul Maholm allowed three runs — two earned — over six frames.
- Nationals SP Nate Karns lasted just 4 2/3 innings while giving up four runs — three earned.
- Braves OF B.J. Upton ripped a solo homer.
- Braves RP Craig Kimbrel picked up his 17th save of the year.
(22-32) Mets – 6 at 11 – Marlins (16-41)
- Mets SP Matt Harvey suffered through his worst start of the season, allowing four runs on 10 hits and two walks over five frames.
- Mets 1B Ike Davis had an RBI single and a long two-run homer.
- Marlins OF Marcell Ozuna went 3-for-4 with four RBI and two runs scored.
- Marlins 3B Ed Lucas went 4-for-4 with two RBI and two runs scored.
- Marlins OF Chris Coghlan went 4-for-5 with two RBI and a run scored.
- Marlins SP Kevin Slowey was ineffective allowing six runs over just 4.1 innings.
(30-27) Giants – 4 at 2 – Cardinals (37-19)
- Giants SP Chad Gaudin's first start in the majors since 2009 was a good one, as he allowed only two runs over six innings.
- Cardinals SP Tyler Lyons was charged with four runs on eight hits and two walks over 6 1/3 frames.
- Giants C Buster Posey went 4-for-4 and scored a run.
(23-32) Dodgers – 2 at 7 – Rockies (30-27)
- Dodgers SP Matt Magill gave up six runs on five hits over six innings.
- Rockies OF Dexter Fowler hit two home runs.
- Rockies SP Jorge De La Rosa allowed two runs on six hits over seven innings.
American League:
(31-25) Rays – 11 at 3 – Indians (30-26)
- Rays SP Jeremy Hellickson wasn't sharp but picked up the win anyway, giving up three runs over five frames.
- Indians SP Zach McAllister was lit up for five runs — four earned — over just 4 1/3 frames.
- Rays SS Yunel Escobar went 3-for-5 with a two-run homer.
(35-23) Red Sox – 3 at 0 – Yankees (31-25) (6 innings)
- Red Sox SP Clay Buchholz threw five scoreless innings, allowing only two hits and one walk.
- Yankees SP Hiroki Kuroda gave up three runs on eight hits over 5 1/3 innings in his start.
- Red Sox got homers from DH David Ortiz and 3B Jose Iglesias in the rain shortened win.
(30-25) Tigers – 2 at 4 – Orioles (32-25)
- Orioles SP Kevin Gausman had the best start of his young career, tossing six innings of one-run ball.
- Orioles 1B Chris Davis doubled and smacked his major league-leading 20th homer.
- Orioles RP Jim Johnson has rebounded nicely from a rough patch earlier in the month picking up his 18 save of the season.
- Tigers got a solo homer from 1B Prince Fielder, his 11th.
- Tigers SP Rick Porcello was average giving up three runs over 6 innings in the loss.
(23-31) Royals – 1 at 3 – Rangers (35-21)
- Rangers SP Yu Darvish was great shutting out the Royals over 7 innings in a tough luck no decision.
- Royals SP Ervin Santana was equally as effective shutting the Rangers out as well over 7 innings in a no decision.
- Rangers 2B Jurickson Profar continues to settle in blasting his 2nd homer of the year.
- Rangers RP Joe Nathan picked up his 17th save of the year with a perfect 9th.
(24-33) Mariners – 0 at 10 – Twins (25-29)
- Twins 2B Brian Dozier went 3-for-4 with an RBI double and solo homer.
- Twins SP Scott Diamond had one of his best starts of the season, spinning sit shutout innings.
- Mariners SP Jeremy Bonderman's first major league start since 2010 wasn't a good one, as he was lit up for seven runs on nine hits and a walk over just 4 2/3 frames.
(20-37) Astros – 5 at 4 – Angels (25-32)
- Angels SP C.J. Wilson was charged with three runs on five hits and had nine strikeouts over 7 1/3 innings.
- Astros RP Hector Ambriz earned his second save of the season.
- Astros SP Jordan Lyles allowed two runs on six hits over 5 2/3 innings in his start.
(24-30) White Sox – 0 at 2 – Athletics (34-24)
- Athletics SP Jarrod Parker didn't allow any runs and had seven strikeouts over 6 1/3 innings.
- White Sox SP Chris Sale gave up one run over six innings.
Inter League:
(24-33) Blue Jays – 7 at 4 – Padres (26-30) (11 innings)
- Blue Jays SP Ramon Ortiz lasted just two innings after leaving with an apparent right arm injury.
- Padres SP Edinson Volquez factored in seven of the runs in this game, allowing four and knocking in three with a homer.
- Blue Jays 1B Adam Lind stayed red hot picking up 3 more hits. Lind finished the three game set vs the Padres 8-17.
- Blue Jays got homers from 1B Edwin Encarnacion and 2B Mark DeRosa.
Player Transactions:
National League:
- Marlins activated 1B Casey Kotchman from the 60-day disabled list.
- Marlins optioned 1B/OF Jordan Brown to Triple-A New Orleans.
- Dodgers released INF/OF Alfredo Amezaga.
- Rockies purchased the contract of RHP Manny Corpas from Triple-A Colorado Springs.
- Rockies placed RHP Rafael Betancourt on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to June 1, with a right groin strain.
- Dodgers placed C A.J. Ellis on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to May 30, with a strained left oblique.
- The Braves have promoted RP Joe Beimel to Triple-A Gwinnett.
- Dodgers recalled RHP Matthew Magill from Triple-A Albuquerque.
- Diamondbacks released 1B Kila Ka'aihue.
- Marlins designated LHP Wade LeBlanc for assignment.
- Pirates purchased the contract of RHP Ryan Reid from Triple-A Indianapolis.
- Padres recalled RHP Brad Boxberger from Triple-A Tucson.
- Padres optioned LHP Robbie Erlin to Triple-A Tacoma.
- Dodgers purchased the contract of OF Yasiel Puig from Double-A Chattanooga.
American League:
- Rays acquired RHP Erik Hamren from the Braves in exchange for future considerations.
- White Sox recalled OF Jordan Danks from Triple-A Charlotte.
- White Sox placed OF Dewayne Wise on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to May 30, with a right hamstring strain.
- Mariners designated INF/OF Vincent Catricala for assignment.
- Mariners purchased the contract of RHP Jeremy Bonderman from Triple-A Tacoma.
- Mariners placed 1B Justin Smoak on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to May 30, with a strained right oblique.
- Tigers acquired OF Francisco Martinez from the Mariners in exchange for cash or a player to the named later.
- Tigers designated OF Quintin Berry for assignment.
- Twins optioned INF Chris Colabello to Triple-A Rochester.
- The Rangers have promoted 1B Mike Olt to Triple-A Round Rock.
- White Sox designated INF Tyler Greene for assignment.
Injury Updates:
National League:
- Dodgers SS Hanley Ramirez (hamstring) won't be activated from the disabled list until at least Tuesday.
- Pirates SP Jeanmar Gomez left Sunday's start against the Reds after one inning with right forearm tightness.
- Reds manager Dusty Baker anticipates 2B Brandon Phillips (forearm) being sidelined "three or four days."
- Cubs RP Shawn Camp (toe) will throw a bullpen session on Tuesday or Wednesday.
- Cubs 3B Steve Clevenger (oblique) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Iowa on Monday.
- Nationals OF Bryce Harper (knee) is hoping to resume baseball activities by the end of the week.
- Nationals OF Jayson Werth (hamstring) is slated to be activated from the disabled list on Tuesday.
- Cardinals SP Jake Westbrook (elbow) is expected to make two rehab starts.
- Diamondbacks RP J.J. Putz (elbow) could throw off a mound by next weekend.
- Diamondbacks SP Daniel Hudson (elbow) will be re-evaluated after his second rehab start on June 10 to determine if he's ready to be activated.
- Diamondbacks SP Brandon McCarthy will undergo an MRI on Monday to determine if he has a stress fracture in his right shoulder.
American League:
- Rangers SP Alexi Ogando (biceps) will rejoin the Rangers' rotation on Wednesday at Boston.
- White Sox 2B Gordon Beckham (hand) could be activated from the disabled list sooner than Thursday.
- Athletics SP Brett Anderson (foot) has been playing catch the past two days on one knee.
- Angels RP Sean Burnett (elbow) played catch on Sunday.
- Rangers manager Ron Washington expects 3B Adrian Beltre (hamstring) to be ready to play sometime during the three-game series with the Red Sox that begins Tuesday.
- Royals OF David Lough (wrist) is expected to be available on Tuesday.
- There remains no timetable for Orioles SP Wei-Yin Chen's (oblique) return from the disabled list.
- Orioles RP Pedro Strop (back) will throw a simulated game on Tuesday.
- Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe reports that Indians OF Grady Sizemore (knee) has resumed baseball activities.
- Yankees SS Eduardo Nunez (oblique) has yet to resume workouts.
- Red Sox 3B Will Middlebrooks (back) will take batting practice on the field Sunday.
- Red Sox OF Shane Victorino (hamstring) has been scratched from his rehab assignment Monday with Triple-A Pawtucket.
- Indians RP Chris Perez (shoulder) will resume a throwing program Wednesday.
- Rays SP David Price (triceps) is on track to throw a bullpen session this weekend.
- Angels RP Garrett Richards left Sunday's game with an ankle injury.
Notes and Rumors:
National League:
- Cubs SP Travis Wood won't make his next start until Friday against the Pirates.
- Dodgers SP Chris Capuano is expected to be scratched from his start Monday against the Padres.
American League:
- Rays SP Matt Moore will start on Tuesday against the Tigers.
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