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Probable Pitchers for July 9, 2013

PITCHf/x cards of today's probable pitchers can be found here: BrooksBaseball.net Probable Pitchers

Yesterday's Notable Stat Lines:

National League:

(37-48) Mets – at – Giants (40-47) (16 innings)
  • Mets SP Matt Harvey went 7 innings giving up three runs and six hits while striking out six.
  • Mets RP Bobby Parnell collected his 16th save of the year.
  • Giants SP Tim Lincecum pwas solid giving up three runs over 7 innings while striking out 11.
  • Giants C Buster Posey launched his 13th bomb of the year.
(43-47) Rockies – 4 at 2 – Padres (40-50)
(46-43) Nationals – 2 at 3 – Phillies (44-46)
  • Phillies SP John Lannan shut out his old team for eight innings.
  • Phillies RP Jonathan Papelbon picked up his 19th save despite giving up two runs in his inning of work.
  • Nationals SP Dan Haren was effective in his return from the disabled list, yielding two runs in five innings and striking out seven.
  • Phillies OF Ben Revere had another three-hit game and stole his 21st base.
(50-39) Reds – 3 at 4 – Brewers (36-52)
(43-45) Dodgers – 6 at 1 – Diamondbacks (47-42)
  • Dodgers SP Zack Greinke gave up zero runs for seven innings while striking out seven and allowing two hits.
  • Dodgers SS Hanley Ramirez went 3-for-5 with an RBI, extending his hitting streak to 20 games.
  • Dodgers OF Andre Ethier went 3-for-5 with an RBI double.
(51-38) Braves – 7 at 1 – Marlins (32-56) (14 innings)
  • Braves OF Justin Upton had a two-run double in the top of the 14th.
  • Marlins SP Kevin Slowey pitched five scoreless innings in his return to the rotation.
  • Braves SS Andrelton Simmons went 0-for-7 in the 14-inning game.

American League:

(37-49) Twins – 4 at 7 – Rays (50-40)
  • Rays All-Star 2B Ben Zobrist delivered a two-run homer and a double.
  • Rays DH Luke Scott hit his sixth homer.
  • Twins OF Aaron Hicks went 4-for-4 with a triple and two doubles.
(49-39) Tigers – 4 at 2 – Indians (46-43) (10 innings)
  • Tigers DH Victor Martinez delivered a two-run double in the top of the 10th.
  • Tigers SP Max Scherzer was denied his 14th win after allowing two runs in seven innings.
  • Tigers OF Matt Tuiasosopo homered in one of his two at-bats in his first action since coming off the DL.
  • Indians 3B Lonnie Chisenhall singled in both his teams runs.
(52-37) Rangers – 8 at 5 – Orioles (49-41)
  • Rangers 2B Ian Kinsler knocked in four runs with a single and a double.
  • Rangers SS Elvis Andrus went 2-for-4 and scored a pair of runs from the seventh spot in the order.
  • Orioles SP Scott Feldman was tagged for seven runs in 5 1/3 innings.
  • Orioles 1B Chris Davis struck out four times and walked.
(42-44) Royals – 5 at 1 – Yankees (48-41)
  • Royals SP Jeremy Guthrie pitched 6 2/3 innings of one-run ball to pick up a victory.
  • Because of a rain delay, Yankees SP Phil Hughes was lifted after allowing two runs in four innings.
  • Royals DH Billy Butler, who opened July in a 3-for-24 slump, homered and walked.
  • Making his Yankees debut, 1B Travis Ishikawa was pulled in favor of Lyle Overbay after striking out in both of his at-bats.
(54-37) Red Sox – 4 at 11 – Mariners (40-49)
  • Red Sox SP Jon Lester was charged with five runs in five-plus innings.
  • Mariners 1B Justin Smoak went 3-for-5 with a pair of doubles and two RBI.
  • Mariners OF Michael Saunders doubled twice and plated three runs.
  • Mariners SP Felix Hernandez allowed two runs in seven innings to earn a win.
Inter League:
(53-37) Athletics – 2 at 1 – Pirates (53-35)
  • Athletics SP Bartolo Colon allowed one run in seven innings to earn his 12th victory.
  • Pirates SP Jeff Locke took his first loss in three months after giving up two runs and three hits in seven innings.
  • Athletics OF Grant Green went 0-for-3 with two strikeouts in his major league debut.
(39-48) Cubs – 8 at 2 – White Sox (34-52)
  • Cubs OF Alfonso Soriano went 3-for-4 with a homer, a double, two steals and four runs scored.
  • Cubs SP Matt Garza yielded two runs — one earned — in seven innings.
  • Cubs OF Dave Sappelt went 4-for-5 with two RBI.
  • White Sox C Josh Phegley homered in a second straight game.

Player Transactions:

National League:

  • Nationals acquired OF Scott Hairston and a PTBNL from the Cubs for RHP Ivan Pineyro and a PTBNL.
  • Rockies recalled OF Charlie Blackmon from Triple-A Colorado Springs.
  • Rockies placed RHP Roy Oswalt on the 15-day disabled list with a left hamstring strain.
  • Brewers activated OF Ryan Braun from the 15-day disabled list.
  • Brewers placed 3B Aramis Ramirez on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to July 7, with a left knee injury.
  • Nationals activated RHP Dan Haren from the 15-day disabled list.
  • Nationals optioned 1B/OF Tyler Moore to Triple-A Syracuse.
  • Giants recalled INF Nick Noonan from Triple-A Fresno.
  • Giants placed INF Joaquin Arias on the 15-day disabled list with appendicitis.
  • Marlins optioned RHP Chris Hatcher to Triple-A New Orleans.
  • Dodgers recalled OF Scott Van Slyke from Triple-A Albuquerque.
  • Dodgers placed OF Matt Kemp on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to June 6, with left AC joint inflammation.
  • Dodgers placed RHP Stephen Fife on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to June 7, with right shoulder bursitis.
  • Cubs recalled LHP Brooks Raley from Triple-A Iowa.
  • Padres recalled RHP Brad Brach from Triple-A Tucson.
  • Padres optioned LHP Robbie Erlin to Triple-A Tucson.
American League:
  • Athletics designated INF Adam Rosales for assignment.
  • Red Sox sent INF Jonathan Diaz outright to Triple-A Pawtucket.
  • Athletics recalled INF Grant Green from Triple-A Sacramento.
  • Twins sent RHP P.J. Walters outright to Triple-A Rochester.
  • Yankees optioned INF David Adams to Triple-A Scranton-Wilkes-Barre.
  • Mariners recalled LHP Lucas Luetge from Triple-A Tacoma.
  • Mariners designated RHP Jeremy Bonderman for assignment.
  • Royals recalled RHP Louis Coleman from Triple-A Omaha.
  • Royals optioned LHP Will Smith to Triple-A Omaha.

Injury Updates:

National League:

  • Rockies SS Troy Tulowitzki (rib) is scheduled to take two at-bats in a rehab game Monday at Triple-A Colorado Springs.
  • Phillies RP Jeremy Horst (elbow) will make another rehab appearance on Monday with Triple-A Lehigh Valley.
  • Phillies C Erik Kratz (knee) is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment on Monday with Triple-A Lehigh Valley.
  • Cardinals OF Oscar Taveras (ankle) will not participate in the 2013 Futures Game this month at Citi Field.
  • Cubs OF Brian Bogusevic (hamstring) struck out as a pinch-hitter on Sunday afternoon against the Pirates.
  • Braves SP Brandon Beachy (elbow) will throw around 45-50 pitches or three innings Tuesday when he resumes his rehab assignment with Triple-A Gwinnett.
  • Phillies 1B Ryan Howard needs surgery to repair a meniscus tear in his left knee and will be sidelined for 6-8 weeks.
  • Diamondbacks SP Trevor Cahill (hip) tweaked his pitching shoulder while playing catch last week.
  • Pirates 2B Neil Walker (side) is able to hit from the right side but still has pain while batting from the left side.
  • Reds OF Xavier Paul (shoulder) is expected to return to the lineup on Wednesday.
  • Padres 1B Yonder Alonso (hand) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Tucson Monday.
  • Padres C Yasmani Grandal needs reconstructive ACL surgery on his right knee.
  • An X-ray on Reds C Ryan Hanigan's left wrist came back negative.
  • The Mets will skip SP Shaun Marcum's (back, hand) next turn in the rotation.
  • Adam Rubin of ESPNNewYork.com reports that Mets SP Jon Niese (shoulder) has been cleared to begin the rehab process at the Mets' spring training complex.
  • Giants SP Ryan Vogelsong (hand) could throw a bullpen session around the All-Star break.
American League:
  • Rays SP Alex Cobb (concussion) is planning to throw another bullpen session on Monday afternoon.
  • Yankees 3B Alex Rodriguez (hip) finished 0-for-3 in a rehab game on Sunday with the High-A Tampa Yankees.
  • Mariners 2B Nick Franklin told reporters Sunday that he will continue playing through the soreness in his right knee.
  • Yankees SS Derek Jeter was 1-for-2 with two walks in his second rehab game Sunday at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
  • Astros OF Justin Maxwell (head) has passed all concussion tests and will begin a minor league rehab assignment Monday with Triple-A Oklahoma City.
  • White Sox SP Jake Peavy (rib) could make his a minor league rehab start Sunday.
  • Indians SP Zach McAllister (finger) threw 50 pitches over three innings Monday in a simulated game against Class A hitters.
  • Orioles RP Steve Johnson (oblique) threw 35 pitches off the mound Monday.
  • Rays SP Alex Cobb (concussion) felt good after throwing another bullpen session Monday.
  • SP Wei-Yin Chen (oblique) will rejoin the Orioles on Wednesday night for a start against the Rangers.
  • Twins SP Rich Harden (shoulder) will throw live batting practice this week.
  • Though his shin is no longer an issue, Tigers 2B Omar Infante's sprained left ankle is still bothering him.
  • Yankees OF Curtis Granderson (finger) is still not ready to swing a bat.
  • Orioles DH Steve Pearce (wrist) is close to being cleared to start baseball activities.
  • Orioles 3B Wilson Betemit has continued to progress slowly in his recovery from right PCL surgery.
  • Rangers OF Craig Gentry (hand) hit off a tee and took soft-toss on Monday.
  • Rangers OF Jeff Baker (thumb) took some dry swings on Monday.
  • SP Alexi Ogando (shoulder) is scheduled to make two more rehab starts before rejoining the Rangers' rotation.
  • Rangers SP Colby Lewis (elbow) will throw live batting practice on Tuesday.
  • Rangers SP Colby Lewis (elbow) will throw live batting practice on Tuesday.
  • Red Sox RP Andrew Miller needs season-ending surgery to repair ligament damage in his left foot.
  • Mariners OF Michael Morse tested his ailing right quad out on the bases again Monday.

Notes and Rumors:

National League:

  • According to CBS Sports' Jon Heyman, the Cubs have engaged in long-term contract talks with SP Matt Garza.
  • Cubs GM Jed Hoyer reiterated Monday that he's confident about striking a deal with first-rounder Kris Bryant.
  • Braves 1B Freddie Freeman is leading the "Final Vote" balloting for the 2013 National League All-Star team.
  • Pirates SP Jeff Locke will not pitch in the All-Star Game.
  • Padres agreed to terms with first-round pick OF Hunter Renfroe.
  • Dodgers RP Carlos Marmol will make an appearance with High-A Rancho Cucamonga on Wednesday.
  • Dodgers SP Chris Capuano will start on Thursday against the Rockies in place of the injured Stephen Fife (shoulder).
American League:

  • Rays prospect SP Taylor Guerrieri has withdrawn from the 2013 Futures Game for the purpose of rest.
  • Blue Jays RP Steve Delabar leads the online voting for the final spot on the 2013 American League All-Star team.
  • Indians manager Terry Francona has removed RP Vinnie Pestano from his eighth inning role.
  • Blue Jays prospect SP Marcus Stroman allowed two runs on four hits while recording eight strikeouts on Sunday.
  • Royals prospect SP Yordano Ventura allowed two runs on seven hits but fanned nine Sunday at Triple-A Omaha.
  • Royals RP Bruce Chen will replace Luis Mendoza in the Royals' rotation.
  • Royals SP Luis Mendoza has been demoted to the bullpen.
  • Mariners SP Erasmo Ramirez is expected to be recalled to start on Thursday against the Red Sox.
  • The Rangers will start either Ross Wolf or Josh Lindblom on Wednesday in Baltimore.

Yesterday's Top Hitters:

PLAYER TEAM OPP SCORE H/AB HR R RBI BB TB SB
Buster Posey SF vs NYM 3-4 L 5/8 1 1 2 0 10 0
Alfonso Soriano CHC @ CHW 8-2 W 3/4 1 4 1 1 7 2
Aaron Hicks MIN @ TB 4-7 L 4/4 0 2 0 0 8 0
Justin Smoak SEA vs BOS 11-4 W 3/4 0 2 2 1 5 0
Dave Sappelt CHC @ CHW 8-2 W 4/5 0 1 2 0 4 0
Michael Saunders SEA vs BOS 11-4 W 2/4 0 2 3 1 4 0
Ben Zobrist TB vs MIN 7-4 W 2/4 1 1 2 0 6 0
Jean Segura MIL vs CIN 4-3 W 3/3 0 1 1 0 4 1
Justin Upton ATL @ MIA 7-1 W 2/5 0 1 3 0 4 0
Chris Heisey CIN @ MIL 3-4 L 2/3 1 1 1 0 5 0
Victor Martinez DET @ CLE 4-2 W 2/4 0 1 2 1 4 0
Raul Ibanez SEA vs BOS 11-4 W 2/5 1 1 2 0 5 0
Ben Revere PHI vs WSH 3-2 W 3/5 0 2 0 0 4 1
Andre Ethier LAD @ ARI 6-1 W 3/5 0 1 1 0 4 0
Ian Kinsler TEX @ BAL 8-5 W 2/5 0 0 4 0 3 0
Desmond Jennings TB vs MIN 7-4 W 2/4 0 2 0 1 4 0
Yunel Escobar TB vs MIN 7-4 W 1/3 1 1 2 0 4 0
Hanley Ramirez LAD @ ARI 6-1 W 3/5 0 1 1 0 3 0
Jonathan Lucroy MIL vs CIN 4-3 W 1/4 1 1 2 0 4 0
Lyle Overbay NYY vs KC 1-5 L 1/1 1 1 1 1 4 0
Zack Greinke LAD @ ARI 6-1 W 3/3 0 1 0 0 3 0
Brandon Crawford SF vs NYM 3-4 L 3/6 0 0 1 1 4 0
Justin Morneau MIN @ TB 4-7 L 1/3 1 1 1 1 4 0
Kendrys Morales SEA vs BOS 11-4 W 2/4 0 2 0 0 3 0
Adrian Gonzalez LAD @ ARI 6-1 W 2/4 0 2 1 1 2 0
Matt Tuiasosopo DET @ CLE 4-2 W 1/2 1 1 1 0 4 0
Billy Butler KC @ NYY 5-1 W 1/4 1 1 1 1 4 0
Mike Moustakas KC @ NYY 5-1 W 2/4 0 2 0 0 3 0
Elvis Andrus TEX @ BAL 8-5 W 2/4 0 2 1 0 2 0
Luis Valbuena CHC @ CHW 8-2 W 1/3 0 1 3 0 2 0

Yesterday's Starting Pitcher Lines:

Player Team Opponent Score IP H R ER BB K PIT DEC
Zack Greinke LAD @ ARI 6-1 W 7 2 0 0 2 7 102 W
John Lannan PHI vs WSH 3-2 W 8 4 0 0 2 4 109 W
Matt Garza CHC @ CHW 8-2 W 7 5 2 1 0 6 102 W
Jeff Locke PIT vs OAK 1-2 L 7 3 2 2 3 4 96 L
Bartolo Colon OAK @ PIT 2-1 W 7 7 1 1 1 5 108 W
Tim Lincecum SF vs NYM 3-4 L 7 6 3 3 1 11 102 ND
Felix Hernandez SEA vs BOS 11-4 W 7 6 2 2 2 6 103 W
Kevin Slowey MIA vs ATL 1-7 L 5 4 0 0 1 3 69 ND
Jeremy Guthrie KC @ NYY 5-1 W 6.2 6 1 1 1 3 92 W
Max Scherzer DET @ CLE 4-2 W 7 7 2 2 3 7 117 ND
Mike Minor ATL @ MIA 7-1 W 6.1 6 1 1 2 4 90 ND
Matt Harvey NYM @ SF 4-3 W 7 6 3 3 1 6 121 ND
Tyler Chatwood COL @ SD 4-2 W 6.2 5 2 2 3 4 95 W
Scott Kazmir CLE vs DET 2-4 L 5.2 4 2 2 3 5 97 ND
Hector Santiago CHW vs CHC 2-8 L 5.1 5 2 2 2 3 101 ND
Dan Haren WSH @ PHI 2-3 L 5 7 2 2 3 7 95 L
Phil Hughes NYY vs KC 1-5 L 4 4 2 2 0 2 62 L
Roberto Hernandez TB vs MIN 7-4 W 6 8 3 3 3 3 94 ND
Kyle Lohse MIL vs CIN 4-3 W 6.2 9 3 3 1 0 93 W
Derek Holland TEX @ BAL 8-5 W 6.2 10 5 3 3 7 125 W
Randall Delgado ARI vs LAD 1-6 L 6 11 3 3 0 3 91 L
Edinson Volquez SD vs COL 2-4 L 5.1 8 4 4 4 3 94 L
Jon Lester BOS @ SEA 4-11 L 5 9 5 5 2 6 112 L
Samuel Deduno MIN @ TB 4-7 L 6 10 5 5 2 3 94 L
Homer Bailey CIN @ MIL 3-4 L 5.2 10 4 4 3 3 103 L
Scott Feldman BAL vs TEX 5-8 L 5.1 9 7 7 1 2 87 L

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JHaugJr
7/09
Odd, I have pains watching Neil Walker hit from the right side.
lvhawk
7/09
Ventura throws great in Omaha followed directly by Bruce Chen replaces Mendoza in Royals' rotation. That's like rubbing salt in the wound. lol