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Yesterday's Notable Stat Lines:

National League:

(40-27) Reds – 5 at 6 – Cubs (26-38)
  • Cubs OF Julio Borbon had walk-off pinch-hit single in the 14th.
  • Cubs SP Jeff Samardzija was tagged for five runs in six innings in a no-decision.
  • Reds SP Mat Latos gave up four runs in six innings in a no-decision.
  • Back in the No. 2 spot for the first time since June 2, Cubs SS Starlin Castro went 3-for-7 with two runs scored and two stolen bases.
  • Reds OF Jay Bruce went 4-for-7 with a run scored and a stolen base in an extra-inning loss.
  • Cubs OF David DeJesus homered.
(34-31) Giants – 10 at 0 – Pirates (39-27)
  • Giants SP Matt Cain allowed two hits over 6 2/3 innings and combined with three relievers on a shutout.
  • Pirates SP Charlie Morton yielded four runs — two earned — in five innings in his 2013 debut.
  • Giants OF Hunter Pence went 2-for-5 with a three-run homer off Mike Zagurski.
  • Giants OF Gregor Blanco went 3-for-5 with a double, a steal and two runs scored.
(43-23) Cardinals – 2 at 1 – Mets (24-37)
  • Cardinals SP Adam Wainwright notched his major-league leading 10th victory by tossing seven scoreless innings.
  • Mets SP Matt Harvey suffered his first loss of the season after giving up one run in seven innings.
  • Cardinals 2B Matt Carpenter went 2-for-4 with an RBI triple.
  • Mets OF Marlon Byrd launched a solo homer.
(33-32) Nationals – 5 at 4 – Rockies (35-32)
  • Rockies SP Jeff Francis struck out eight while allowing two runs over six innings.
  • Nationals 3B Ryan Zimmerman had an RBI double and a two-run homer.
  • Nationals SP Ross Detwiler was serviceable in his return from the disabled list, allowing three runs over five frames.
  • Nationals RP Rafael Soriano gave up a run on two hits but still nailed down his 17th save.

American League:

(41-27) Red Sox – 4 at 5 – Orioles (38-29) (13 Innings)
  • Orioles RP T.J. McFarland earned his first career win by tossing a perfect 14th inning.
  • Orioles DH Danny Valencia launched a solo homer and smacked a double.
  • Red Sox DH David Ortiz hit a home run, his 14th of the year.
  • Red Sox SP Felix Doubront permitted four runs — three earned — on seven hits in 4 2/3 innings.
  • Red Sox OF Jacoby Ellsbury stole his 30th base of the season.
(31-33) Royals – 10 at 1 – Rays (35-31)
  • Royals SP Ervin Santana allowed one unearned run over 7 2/3 innings to pick up a victory.
  • Rays SP Jeremy Hellickson was pounded for eight runs in 5 2/3 innings.
  • Royals 2B Elliot Johnson finished 3-for-4 with a three-run homer against his old team.
  • Royals 1B Eric Hosmer hit his second homer of the year off Jake Odorizzi.
  • Rays OF Kelly Johnson made his first career start at third base and went 0-for-2 with a walk.
  • Royals OF Alex Gordon went 2-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored.
(29-36) Blue Jays – 3 at 1 – Rangers (38-28)
  • Blue Jays RP Esmil Rogers pitched seven innings of one-run ball and picked up a win.
  • Rangers SP Yu Darvish wasn't involved in the decision after allowing one run in seven innings and striking out nine.
  • Rangers OF David Murphy went 0-for-3 with a walk and is batting .130 in 46 at-bats during June.
(37-29) Yankees – 2 at 3 – Athletics (41-27) (18 Innings)
  • Athletics SP Jarrod Parker allowed two runs over eight frames.
  • Yankees SP Hiroki Kuroda allowed two runs on just two hits and two walks over eight innings.
  • Athletics 1B Nate Freiman delivered a walk-off RBI single against Mariano Rivera in the 18th inning.
  • Yankees 3B Kevin Youkilis went 0-for-7 at the plate.
Inter League:
(32-35) Phillies – 3 at 2 – Twins (29-34)
  • Phillies SP Cliff Lee allowed two runs on three hits over seven innings.
  • Phillies OF Ben Revere stole the show against his former team, going 4-for-6 with a triple, two runs scored, and a steal.
  • Twins 1B Justin Morneau hit a two-run double off Cliff Lee.
  • Twins SP Kevin Correia hurled five innings of one-run ball as part of a no-decision.
  • Twins 3B Jamey Carroll went 0-for-3.

Player Transactions:

National League:

  • Pirates released RHP Jose Contreras.
  • Pirates activated RHP Charlie Morton from the 60-day disabled list.
  • Pirates placed RHP A.J. Burnett on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to June 9, with a strained right calf.
  • The Pirates are promoting prospect outfielder Gregory Polanco to Double-A Altoona.
  • Giants recalled RHP Jake Dunning from Triple-A Fresno.
  • Giants recalled C Hector Sanchez from Triple-A Fresno.
  • Giants optioned 1B Brett Pill to Triple-A Fresno.
  • Giants designated RHP Ramon Ramirez for assignment.
  • Phillies optioned RHP Tyler Cloyd to Triple-A Lehigh Valley.
  • Phillies recalled LHP Jacob Diekman from Triple-A Lehigh Valley.
  • Phillies recalled INF/OF Michael Martinez from Triple-A Lehigh Valley.
  • Diamondbacks claimed RHP Nate Adcock off waivers from the Royals; optioned him to Triple-A Reno.
  • Nationals activated LHP Ross Detwiler from the 15-day disabled list.
  • Mets OF Rick Ankiel has elected to become a free agent.
American League:
  • Mariners sent C Brandon Bantz outright to Triple-A Tacoma.
  • Blue Jays sent INF Andy LaRoche outright to Triple-A Buffalo.
  • Twins released RHP Anthony Slama.
  • Indians signed LHP Clay Rapada to a minor league contract; assigned him to Triple-A Columbus.
  • Red Sox recalled RHP Alex Wilson from Triple-A Pawtucket.
  • Red Sox optioned RHP Alfredo Aceves to Triple-A Pawtucket.
  • Angels sent INF Chris Nelson outright to Triple-A Salt Lake.
  • Red Sox prospect Xander Bogaerts has been promoted from Double-A Portland to Triple-A Pawtucket.
  • Twins signed RHP Cody Eppley to a minor league contract; assigned him to Triple-A Rochester.
  • The Royals have promoted 3B Cheslor Cuthbert from High-A Wilmington to Double-A Northwest Arkansas.
  • Orioles optioned RHP Kevin Gausman to Triple-A Norfolk.
  • Rays activated RHP Alex Cobb from the bereavement list.
  • Rays optioned RHP Jake Odorizzi to Triple-A Durham.
  • Rangers RP Joakim Soria (elbow) will throw live batting practice on Friday.
  • Rangers SP Colby Lewis (elbow) will throw off the front of a mound on Friday.
  • Rangers SP Alexi Ogando (shoulder) will resume a throwing program on Friday.
  • Rays manager Joe Maddon indicated that SP David Price (triceps) could return sooner than expected after an impressive showing in a 54-pitch simulated game Thursday.

Injury Updates:

National League:

  • Giants manager Bruce Bochy indicated that 2B Marco Scutaro (finger) is unlikely to play this weekend.
  • Giants OF Angel Pagan (hamstring) did some jogging Thursday and also planned to take batting practice.
  • Phillies C Carlos Ruiz (hamstring) said Thursday that he will begin a minor league rehab assignment this weekend with Triple-A Lehigh Valley.
  • Phillies SP John Lannan (quad) will be activated from the disabled list to start next Monday against the Nationals.
  • Rockies OF Carlos Gonzalez has been diagnosed with a bruised left foot and is considered day-to-day.
  • Nationals SP Stephen Strasburg (lat) threw a pain-free bullpen session on Thursday afternoon at Coors Field.
  • Nationals RP Jair Jurrjens (thumb) is scheduled to return to the rotation at Triple-A Norfolk this Friday.
  • Mets RP Scott Atchison (elbow) is expected to rejoin the Mets' bullpen at some point this weekend.
  • Brewers GM Doug Melvin said Thursday that 1B Corey Hart (knee) might not be back until after the All-Star break.
  • Marlins SP Henderson Alvarez (shoulder) is scheduled to make his first rehab start Thursday with High-A Jupiter.
  • Marlins OF Chris Coghlan will be examined this Sunday in Texas by spine and back specialist Dr. Drew Dossett.
  • Cardinals RP Fernando Salas (shoulder) could be cleared to resume throwing off a mound by early next week.
  • Rockies SS Troy Tulowitzki is expected to miss 4-6 weeks with a broken rib on his right side.
  • Pirates SP A.J. Burnett will not start Saturday against the Dodgers due to right calf pain.
  • Pirates OF Jose Tabata (oblique) has been hitting off a tee and taking underhand toss.
  • Rockies OF Dexter Fowler is day-to-day with a bruised knuckle on his right finger.
American League:
  • Red Sox SP Clay Buchholz (neck) is aiming to start Tuesday against the Rays.
  • Rays SP David Price (triceps) said he felt great during a simulated game Thursday.
  • Orioles DH Nolan Reimold (hamstring) could begin a minor league rehab assignment early next week.
  • Orioles SP Wei-Yin Chen (oblique) had no issues throwing off a half-mound on Thursday.
  • Orioles SP Jair Jurrjens (thumb) is scheduled to return to the rotation at Triple-A Norfolk this Friday.
  • Yankees SS Derek Jeter (ankle) was cleared to resume running and other baseball activities after a visit with Dr. Robert Anderson in Charlotte, North Carolina Thursday.
  • Rangers 1B Mitch Moreland (hamstring) will run the bases this weekend and could begin a rehab assignment on Monday.
  • X-rays on Rangers OF Leonys Martin's left wrist came back clean.
  • Blue Jays SS Jose Reyes (ankle) could begin a rehab assignment as soon as Monday.
  • Blue Jays SP Josh Johnson's next start has been pushed back from Saturday to Sunday due to a blister.

Notes and Rumors:

National League:

  • Rockies RP Wilton Lopez was ejected from Thursday's game against the Nationals for objecting to consecutive balk calls in the seventh inning.
  • Rockies 2B Josh Rutledge is likely to be recalled to replace Troy Tulowitzki (rib) on the Rockies' roster.
American League:
  • Red Sox SP Jon Lester will start Sunday against the Orioles.
  • Orioles 1B Travis Ishikawa plans to opt out of his minor league contract with the Orioles on Saturday.

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