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Probable Pitchers for August 5 2013
PITCHf/x cards of today's probable pitchers can be found here: BrooksBaseball.net Probable Pitchers
Yesterday's Notable Stat Lines:
- Brewers RP Jim Henderson earned his 15th save by tossing a perfect ninth inning.
- Brewers SP Kyle Lohse allowed three runs — two earned — over five innings in a no-decision.
- Nationals SP Taylor Jordan was touched for four runs on four hits over 5 1/3 innings.
- Pirates C Russell Martin blasted a three-run homer.
- Pirates SP A.J. Burnett struck out nine and allowed one run in a complete-game win .
- Rockies SP Juan Nicasio allowed four runs on six hits over 4 1/3 innings.
- Cardinals 1B Matt Adams smacked a two-run homer.
- Cardinals 3B David Freese finished 3-for-4 with a double, home run, two RBI and three runs scored.
- Cardinals SP Lance Lynn struck out 11, allowing two runs over eight innings, in a victory.
- Reds SP Mike Leake was shelled for seven runs on eight hits over five innings.
- Dodgers SP Stephen Fife tossed 5.1 innings of shutout ball for the win.
- Dodgers RP Kenley Jansen picked up his 17th save of the year.
- Dodgers C A.J. Ellis produced the lone RBI in the game.
- Braves OF B.J. Upton went 2-for-4 with a double.
- Phillies SP Cliff Lee allowed four runs (three earned) on eight hits over five innings.
- Braves RP Alex Wood gave up just one run over six innings in his start.
- Braves RP Craig Kimbrel picked up his 34th save.
American League:
- Tigers SP Rick Porcello allowed just one run over 7 2/3 innings in a no-decision.
- White Sox SP Andre Rienzo surrendered two runs over six innings in a no-decision.
- White Sox 1B Adam Dunn finished 4-for-5 with a solo homer.
- Tigers DH Victor Martinez went 2-for-3 with two walks and a run scored.
- Blue Jays SP Mark Buehrle was charged with five runs on seven hits over six innings.
- Angels 1B Mark Trumbo hit a three run homer.
- Angels OF Mike Trout went 2-for-2 with a home run.
- Angels SP C.J. Wilson allowed three earned runs on eight hits over 7 1/3 innings.
- Rangers SP Derek Holland threw eight scoreless innings while striking out ten and giving up just four hits.
- Rangers OF Nelson Cruz went 1-for-4 with a home run.
- Athletics SP A.J. Griffin allowed three runs on five hits over 6 2/3 innings.
- Mariners RP Danny Farquhar earned his second save in as many days.
- Mariners SP Joe Saunders allowed two runs on eight hits over six innings.
- Orioles SP Wei-Yin Chen surrendered three runs on five hits over seven innings.
- Twins 1B Justin Morneau went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer.
- Twins RP Glen Perkins earned his 27th save by tossing a scoreless ninth inning.
- Twins SP Mike Pelfrey surrendered two earned runs on seven hits over five innings in a no-decision.
- In his return to the majors, Astros SP Brad Peacock struck out 10 and allowed three runs over seven innings.
- Red Sox SS Stephen Drew finished 2-for-3 with a walk and two runs.
- Red Sox SP Felix Doubront spun seven shutout innings while striking out five and giving up five hits.
- In his return to the rotation, Diamondbacks SP Brandon McCarthy allowed two runs over 4 1/3 innings in a loss.
- Royals 3B Mike Moustakas went 2-for-4 with a walk and a solo home runs.
- Royals SP Ervin Santana fired six innings of one-run ball while striking out five.
- Mets SP Zack Wheeler scuffled, giving up four runs — three earned — on five hits over five innings.
- Indians C Yan Gomes finished 3-for-4 with a run scored.
- Indians SP Scott Kazmir twirled six shutout innings, scattering just two hits, while striking out seven.
- Marlins SP Nathan Eovaldi allowed one run on seven hits over seven innings.
- Rays OF Wil Myers smacked a two-run homer and walked twice.
- Rays RP Fernando Rodney worked a perfect inning, preserving a one-run lead and earning his 27th save of the season.
- Giants RP Guillermo Moscoso surrendered three runs on four hits over 4 2/3 innings in a no-decision.
- Padres SS Everth Cabrera went 2-for-5 with a double and two RBI.
- Padres RP Huston Street picked up his 21st save.
- Padres SP Ian Kennedy gave up two runs on four hits over 5 2/3 innings in his Padres debut.
- Yankees SP Phil Hughes lasted just 2 2/3 innings and gave up three walks.
Player Transactions:
National League:
- Phillies sent RHP J.C. Ramirez outright to Triple-A Lehigh Valley.
- Dodgers optioned OF Scott Van Slyke to Triple-A Albuquerque.
- Nationals recalled LHP Xavier Cedeno from Triple-A Syracuse.
- Nationals placed RHP Ross Ohlendorf on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to August 1, with right shoulder inflammation.
- Dodgers activated RHP Stephen Fife from the 15-day disabled list.
- Diamondbacks designated LHP Tony Sipp for assignment.
- Diamondbacks activated RHP Brandon McCarthy from the 15-day disabled list.
- Cubs recalled INF/OF Logan Watkins from Triple-A Iowa.
- Cubs placed INF Luis Valbuena on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to August 3, with a strained right oblique.
- Diamondbacks optioned LHP Tony Sipp to Triple-A Reno.
- Dodgers released LHP Ted Lilly.
American League:
- Blue Jays placed RHP Steve Delabar on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to August 3, with right shoulder inflammation.
- Mariners RP Stephen Pryor has been shut down for the season after an MRI revealed a tear in his right triceps.
- Tigers activated LHP Darin Downs from the 15-day disabled list; optioned him to Triple-A Toledo.
- Orioles recalled INF Danny Valencia from Triple-A Norfolk.
- Royals purchased the contract of C Brett Hayes from Triple-A Omaha.
- Royals recalled LHP Will Smith from Triple-A Omaha.
- Royals placed RHP Wade Davis on daily emergency leave.
- Royals placed C Salvador Perez on the 7-day disabled list, retroactive to August 4, with a concussion.
- Rays recalled OF Brandon Guyer; placed him on the 15-day disabled list with a fractured right middle finger.
- Astros recalled RHP Brad Peacock from Triple-A Oklahoma City.
- Orioles released OF Chris Pettit.
- Tigers recalled RHP Jeremy Bonderman from Triple-A Toledo.
- Tigers optioned RHP Evan Reed from Triple-A Toledo.
- Angels signed LHP Dontrelle Willis to a minor league contract.
National League:
- Dodgers manager Don Mattingly expects OF Yasiel Puig (thumb) to be back in the lineup on Monday.
- Giants SP Ryan Vogelsong (hand) could need an additional rehab start after Sunday's outing.
- The Brewers are hoping to activate 3B Aramis Ramirez (knee) from the disabled list during their road trip that begins Monday.
- Doctors determined after examining Pirates RP Jason Grilli (forearm) Sunday that the reliever is "making quality progress."
- Dodgers OF Matt Kemp (ankle) will resume workouts later this week in St. Louis.
- Mets RP Bobby Parnell (neck) will remain unavailable Sunday.
- After throwing a simulated inning Saturday, Reds RP Jonathan Broxton (elbow) will make what could be a final rehab appearance Sunday.
- Phillies OF Domonic Brown (concussion) will begin a rehab assignment Monday at Low-A Lakewood.
- SP Marco Estrada (hamstring) is expected to make one more rehab start before rejoining the Brewers' rotation.
- Brewers RP Tom Gorzelanny (elbow) is expected to miss at least one start.
- Dodgers SS Hanley Ramirez left Sunday's game with a jammed right shoulder.
- Nationals OF Jayson Werth underwent x-rays on his right hand Sunday.
- Rockies RP Rafael Betancourt (appendicitis) could throw a bullpen session Friday.
- Rockies OF Carlos Gonzalez (finger) is expected to be placed on the disabled list.
- Blue Jays general manager Alex Anthopoulos said Sunday that it's "very possible" both SP Kyle Drabek (elbow) and Drew Hutchison (elbow) return in September.
- Yankees SP Michael Pineda left his start at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre with right shoulder stiffness.
- The Yankees are awaiting results of an MRI on SS Derek Jeter's right calf.
- Athletics RP Fernando Rodriguez (elbow) has been throwing long-toss and thinks he'll be ready to throw off a mound by October.
- Tigers 2B Omar Infante (ankle) is not ready for a rehab assignment yet.
- SP Neftali Feliz (elbow) walked one and struck out two over an inning of work in his first rehab appearance with the Rangers' Arizona League team Friday.
- Rays SP Matt Moore (elbow) said his game of catch from 60 feet Sunday "went well."
- Rays RP Juan Carlos Oviedo (elbow) has begun throwing to hitters.
- Rays RP Jesse Crain (shoulder) will resume playing catch this week.
- Royals SP Felipe Paulino (elbow, shoulder) resumed a rehab assignment at Double-A Northwest Arkansas Saturday.
- Athletics manager Bob Melvin is hopeful that C John Jaso (concussion) will resume baseball activities soon.
- Red Sox RP Matt Thornton was removed from Sunday's game with a right oblique issue.
- Royals OF David Lough left Sunday's game against the Mets with right quad tightness.
- Rangers SP Colby Lewis (elbow) will move his rehab assignment to Triple-A Round Rock on Thursday.
- Red Sox SP Clay Buchholz (shoulder) threw at "about 80 percent intensity" Sunday.
- Rangers SP Matt Harrison (back) allowed one run over 3 2/3 innings in second rehab start Sunday for Double-A Frisco.
- Royals 2B Chris Getz (knee) will begin a rehab assignment Monday with Triple-A Omaha.
- Royals OF David Lough is day-to-day with right quad tightness.
- An MRI of Yankees SS Derek Jeter's right calf showed a mild strain.
Notes and Rumors
- The Pirates do not plan on shutting SP Gerrit Cole down early this season.
American League:
- Indians SP Danny Salazar will be called up to start on Wednesday against the Tigers
- Red Sox OF Daniel Nava will be placed on paternity leave for the upcoming series against the Astros.
- Red Sox RP Steven Wright will start on Tuesday against the Astros.
Yesterday's Top Hitters
PLAYER | TEAM | OPP | SCORE | H/AB | HR | R | RBI | BB | TB | SB |
David Freese | STL | @ CIN | 15-2 W | 3/4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Adam Dunn | CHW | @ DET | 2-3 L | 4/5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Mike Trout | LAA | vs TOR | 5-6 L | 2/2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
Tony Cruz | STL | @ CIN | 15-2 W | 2/4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
Danny Valencia | BAL | vs SEA | 2-3 L | 2/4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Rajai Davis | TOR | @ LAA | 6-5 W | 3/5 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
Matt Adams | STL | @ CIN | 15-2 W | 2/5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Zack Cozart | CIN | vs STL | 2-15 L | 2/3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Justin Morneau | MIN | vs HOU | 3-2 W | 2/4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Austin Romine | NYY | @ SD | 3-6 L | 2/3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
Mike Moustakas | KC | @ NYM | 6-2 W | 2/4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
Jon Jay | STL | @ CIN | 15-2 W | 3/5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
Jose Bautista | TOR | @ LAA | 6-5 W | 3/5 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Mark Trumbo | LAA | vs TOR | 5-6 L | 1/4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Daniel Descalso | STL | @ CIN | 15-2 W | 2/5 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Matt Carpenter | STL | @ CIN | 15-2 W | 2/5 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Wil Myers | TB | vs SF | 4-3 W | 1/2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
Russell Martin | PIT | vs COL | 5-1 W | 1/4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Henry Blanco | SEA | @ BAL | 3-2 W | 1/3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Matt Holliday | STL | @ CIN | 15-2 W | 2/4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Anthony Rendon | WSH | @ MIL | 5-8 L | 1/1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Mitch Moreland | TEX | @ OAK | 4-0 W | 1/4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Jonathan Herrera | COL | @ PIT | 1-5 L | 3/3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Yan Gomes | CLE | @ MIA | 2-0 W | 3/4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Everth Cabrera | SD | vs NYY | 6-3 W | 2/5 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Paul Konerko | CHW | @ DET | 2-3 L | 1/4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
Oswaldo Arcia | MIN | vs HOU | 3-2 W | 1/3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Stephen Drew | BOS | vs ARI | 4-0 W | 2/3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Raul Ibanez | SEA | @ BAL | 3-2 W | 2/4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Andrew McCutchen | PIT | vs COL | 5-1 W | 2/3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Yesterday's Starting Pitcher Lines
Player | Team | Opponent | Score | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K | PIT | DEC |
Derek Holland | TEX | @ OAK | 4-0 W | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 112 | W |
Lance Lynn | STL | @ CIN | 15-2 W | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 115 | W |
A.J. Burnett | PIT | vs COL | 5-1 W | 9 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 110 | W |
Scott Kazmir | CLE | @ MIA | 2-0 W | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 102 | W |
Felix Doubront | BOS | vs ARI | 4-0 W | 7 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 95 | W |
Carlos Villanueva | CHC | vs LAD | 0-1 L | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 101 | L |
Brad Peacock | HOU | @ MIN | 2-3 L | 7 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 117 | L |
Alex Wood | ATL | @ PHI | 4-1 W | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 95 | W |
Rick Porcello | DET | vs CHW | 3-2 W | 7.2 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 93 | ND |
Ervin Santana | KC | @ NYM | 6-2 W | 6 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 111 | W |
Nate Eovaldi | MIA | vs CLE | 0-2 L | 7 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 105 | L |
Wei-Yin Chen | BAL | vs SEA | 2-3 L | 7 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 110 | L |
Stephen Fife | LAD | @ CHC | 1-0 W | 5.1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 98 | W |
Andre Rienzo | CHW | @ DET | 2-3 L | 6 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 84 | ND |
A.J. Griffin | OAK | vs TEX | 0-4 L | 6.2 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 108 | L |
C.J. Wilson | LAA | vs TOR | 5-6 L | 7.1 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 109 | ND |
Ian Kennedy | SD | vs NYY | 6-3 W | 5.2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 98 | W |
Joe Saunders | SEA | @ BAL | 3-2 W | 6 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 115 | W |
Kyle Lohse | MIL | vs WSH | 8-5 W | 5 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 93 | ND |
Brandon McCarthy | ARI | @ BOS | 0-4 L | 4.1 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 97 | L |
Mike Pelfrey | MIN | vs HOU | 3-2 W | 5 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 104 | ND |
Taylor Jordan | WSH | @ MIL | 5-8 L | 5.1 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 85 | ND |
Zack Wheeler | NYM | vs KC | 2-6 L | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 101 | L |
Cliff Lee | PHI | vs ATL | 1-4 L | 5 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 95 | L |
Guillermo Moscoso | SF | @ TB | 3-4 L | 4.2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 93 | ND |
Mark Buehrle | TOR | @ LAA | 6-5 W | 6 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 106 | ND |
Roberto Hernandez | TB | vs SF | 4-3 W | 4.2 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 75 | ND |
Juan Nicasio | COL | @ PIT | 1-5 L | 4.1 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 103 | L |
Phil Hughes | NYY | @ SD | 3-6 L | 2.2 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 71 | L |
Mike Leake | CIN | vs STL | 2-15 L | 5 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 76 | L |
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Clint Chisam
MLBDepthCharts.com
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