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Probable Pitchers for August 28, 2013

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

Yesterday's Notable Stat Lines:

National League:
(56-76) Cubs – 3 at 2 – Dodgers (77-55)
(59-73) Padres – 9 at 10 – Diamondbacks (68-63) (10 innings)
  • Diamondbacks 2B Aaron Hill delivered a game-winning hit in the bottom of the 10th.
  • Making his major league debut, Diamondbacks SP David Holmberg lasted 3 2/3 innings and allowed three runs in a no-decision.
  • Diamondbacks RP Brad Ziegler gave up two runs in the ninth to blow a save.
  • Facing his old team for the first time, Padres SP Ian Kennedy was tagged for six runs in 4 1/3 innings.
  • Diamondbacks OF Gerardo Parra had a three-run homer and a two-run single
(60-72) Phillies – 0 at 5 – Mets (59-71)
(74-59) Reds – 1 at 6 – Cardinals (78-54)
  • Cardinals RP Kevin Siegrist struck out all three batters that he faced in the seventh inning.
  • Cardinals RP Joe Kelly allowed one earned run over six innings.
  • Reds SP Mat Latos yielded four earned runs in six innings.

American League:

(59-71) Angels – 6 at 5 – Rays (74-56)
  • Angels SS Erick Aybar went 2-for-4 with four RBI, including the game-winning two-run double.
  • Rays RP Fernando Rodney allowed two runs — one earned — for his eighth blown save of the season.
  • Rays 1B James Loney went 2-for-5 with two RBI.
  • Angels RP Dane De La Rosa worked the ninth inning for his second save of the season.
  • Rays SP Roberto Hernandez allowed three runs over six innings in a no-decision.
  • Angels SP C.J. Wilson allowed three runs in five innings of a no-decision.
(74-57) Athletics – 6 at 3 – Tigers (77-55) (6 innings)
  • Athletics 1B Brandon Moss went 1-for-2 with a two-run home run.
  • Tigers 1B Prince Fielder went 1-for-1 with two RBI.
  • Athletics SP Tommy Milone allowed three runs — two earned — over five innings of a rain-shortened game.
  • Tigers SP Justin Verlander allowed five runs — three earned — over five innings.
(70-62) Yankees – 7 at 1 – Blue Jays (59-74)
  • Yankees SP Andy Pettitte spun seven shutout frames while giving up just five hits.
  • Blue Jays SP J.A. Happ was touched up for five runs over just 4 2/3 innings.
  • Yankees OF Alfonso Soriano blasted a three-run homer and a solo shot.
(44-87) Astros – 3 at 4 – White Sox (55-76)
  • White Sox SS Alexei Ramirez went 2-for-3 with two runs scored.
  • White Sox OF Jordan Danks went 3-for-4 with two RBI.
  • Astros 3B Matt Dominguez went 3-for-4 with two RBI.
  • White Sox SP Jose Quintana allowed three runs over 7 2/3 innings in a no-decision.
  • Astros RP Paul Clemens allowed one run over six innings but was left with a no-decision.
(77-55) Rangers – 4 at 3 – Mariners (59-72) (10 innings)
  • Rangers 2B Ian Kinsler went 4-for-5 and scored the go-ahead run in the 10th.
  • Mariners RP Danny Farguhar gave up the go-ahead run on a balk.
  • Mariners 2B Dustin Ackley had another nice game, finishing 3-for-3 with a walk.

(70-60) Orioles – 2 at 13 – Red Sox (78-55)
(67-64) Royals – 6 at 1 – Twins (57-73)
  • Royals OF Alex Gordon went 2-for-5 with three RBI.
  • Royals DH Billy Butler went 2-for-5 with a solo home run.
  • Twins SP Kevin Correia fired seven scoreless innings but settled for a no-decision.
  • Royals SP James Shields allowed one run over 7 1/3 innings to earn the win.

Inter League:

(71-60) Indians – 0 at 2 – Braves (79-52)

Player Transactions:

National League:

  • Rockies optioned INF Ryan Wheeler to Triple-A Colorado Springs.
  • Rockies activated C Yorvit Torrealba from the 7-day disabled list.
  • Nationals recalled RHP Ryan Mattheus from Triple-A Syracuse.
  • Nationals optioned LHP Xavier Cedeno to Triple-A Syracuse.
  • Diamondbacks purchased the contract of LHP David Holmberg from Double-A Mobile.
  • Diamondbacks designated OF Jason Kubel for assignment.
  • Pirates recalled RHP Kyle McPherson from Triple-A Indianapolis; placed him on the 60-day disabled list with a right elbow injury.
  • Pirates designated OF/1B Russ Canzler for assignment.
  • Cardinals recalled RHP Fernando Salas from Triple-A Memphis.
  • Cardinals optioned LHP Tyler Lyons to Triple-A Memphis.
  • Padres released RHP Edinson Volquez.
  • Mets recalled LHP Robert Carson from Triple-A Las Vegas.
  • Mets placed RHP Matt Harvey on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to August 25, with a partial tear of the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow.
  • Mets recalled C Anthony Recker from Triple-A Las Vegas.
  • Mets purchased the contract of OF Matt den Dekker from Triple-A Las Vegas.
  • Marlins activated INF Placido Polanco from the 7-day concussion disabled list.
  • Mets acquired INF Dilson Herrera and a player to be named later from the Pirates for OF Marlon Byrd, C John Buck and cash considerations.
American League:
Injury Updates:

National League:

  • Padres 3B Chase Headley left Tuesday's game against the Diamondbacks with back stiffness.
  • Braves 2B Dan Uggla (LASIK surgery) went 2-for-4 with a home run in his second rehab game with Triple-A Gwinnett Tuesday.
  • Rockies SP Roy Oswalt (hamstring) could make a rehab appearance this weekend.
  • Rockies OF Carlos Gonzalez (finger) hit four home runs — including two into the upper deck — at Coors Field during batting practice Tuesday.
  • Giants OF Andres Torres will be sidelined for six months after surgery to remove bone spurs from his left Achilles.
  • Cubs 3B Luis Valbuena (oblique) will begin a rehab assignment with the Cubs' Arizona League team Tuesday.
  • Dodgers OF Matt Kemp (ankle) encountered no problems while running the bases Tuesday.
  • Nationals SP Ross Detwiler (back) has yet to throw off a mound.
  • Braves SP Brandon Beachy (elbow) will be shut down for 10 days.
  • Mets 3B David Wright (hamstring) will start tracking pitches on Thursday in Port St. Lucie, Florida.
  • Pirates OF Starling Marte (hand) won't swing a bat for another two weeks.
  • Mets RP Frank Francisco (elbow) tossed a scoreless inning Tuesday in his latest rehab appearance with the GCL Mets.
  • Mets SP Jeremy Hefner (elbow) wrote on his Twitter account that he will undergo Tommy John surgery on Wednesday morning.
  • Rockies RP Rafael Betancourt (elbow) hinted that he would rather retire rather than have Tommy John surgery.
  • CBS Sports' Jon Heyman reports that the Giants' Tim Lincecum, Hunter Pence and Javier Lopez all went on revocable waivers Saturday and were quickly claimed by teams.
  • Diamondbacks 2B Aaron Hill (groin) walked in a pinch-hit appearance Monday.
American League:
  • Twins manager Ron Gardenhire said Tuesday that C Joe Mauer felt "pretty decent."
  • Tigers RP Octavio Dotel (elbow) left a rehab appearance with Triple-A Toledo Tuesday after being hit on the thigh by a comebacker.
  • Yankees SS Eduardo Nunez left Tuesday's game against the Blue Jays with a right knee injury.
  • X-rays on Yankees 2B Robinson Cano's left hand have come back negative.
  • Rangers SP Alexi Ogando (shoulder) will throw a bullpen session this weekend.
  • Athletics manager Bob Melvin said Tuesday that there's still no timetable for C John Jaso's (concussion) return.
  • Rays DH Luke Scott (back) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Durham on Wednesday.
  • Athletics SP Bartolo Colon (groin) has been confirmed as the A's starter for Thursday's game against the Tigers.
  • 3B Mike Moustakas will be out of the Royals' lineup for the next few games due to strep throat.
  • Red Sox SP Clay Buchholz (shoulder) is scheduled to make a second minor league rehab start on Friday.
  • Indians OF Ryan Raburn (calf) is aiming to return Wednesday.
  • Indians SP Corey Kluber (finger) threw fastballs and changeups off a mound Monday with no issues.
  • Indians prospect SS Francisco Lindor has been shut down for the season with a lingering back injury.
  • Tigers C Alex Avila (concussion) caught seven innings and went 2-for-3 with two walks in a rehab game with Triple-A Toledo on Monday.

Notes & Rumors:

National League:

  • Nationals manager Davey Johnson indicated Tuesday that RP Tanner Roark could take Ross Ohlendorf's spot in the rotation.
  • Padres SP Robbie Erlin will be recalled to start on Wednesday at Arizona.
  • Nationals manager Davey Johnson said Tuesday that he's not ruling out using RP Tyler Clippard at closer down the stretch.
  • Phillies C Carlos Ruiz entered Tuesday batting .329 (26-for-79) with six doubles and four home runs since July 28.
  • Diamondbacks prospect SS Chris Owings has been named the Rookie of the Year for the Triple-A Pacific Coast League.
  • CBS Sports' Jon Heyman reports that the Pirates "have their eyes on" the Twins' 1B Justin Morneau.
  • The Diamondbacks will call up left-hander David Holmberg to start Tuesday against the Padres.
American League:

  • Rays SP Jake Odorizzi will be called up to start on Thursday against the Angels.
  • SP Danny Duffy will be called up to start for the Royals on Wednesday evening against the Twins.
  • SP Jeremy Hellickson may be skipped on his next turn through the Rays' starting rotation.

Yesteday's Top Hitters:

PLAYER TEAM OPP SCORE H/AB HR R RBI BB TB SB
Shane Victorino BOS vs BAL 13-2 W 3/3 2 4 7 1 10 0
Aramis Ramirez MIL @ PIT 7-6 W 4/5 1 1 4 0 8 0
Alfonso Soriano NYY @ TOR 7-1 W 2/5 2 2 4 0 8 0
Pedro Alvarez PIT vs MIL 6-7 L 4/4 1 1 1 1 8 0
Gerardo Parra ARI vs SD 10-9 W 2/4 1 1 5 1 5 0
Pablo Sandoval SF @ COL 5-3 W 3/4 1 1 1 0 7 0
Jose Molina TB vs LAA 5-6 L 3/4 0 0 3 0 5 0
Dustin Pedroia BOS vs BAL 13-2 W 3/5 0 1 2 0 5 0
Jordan Danks CHW vs HOU 4-3 W 3/4 0 0 2 0 5 1
Neil Walker PIT vs MIL 6-7 L 2/5 1 1 3 0 5 0
Martin Prado ARI vs SD 10-9 W 2/4 0 2 3 2 3 0
Brandon Belt SF @ COL 5-3 W 4/5 0 2 0 0 4 0
Adam Eaton ARI vs SD 10-9 W 3/5 0 2 0 0 5 0
Jacoby Ellsbury BOS vs BAL 13-2 W 3/5 0 3 0 0 4 0
Jonathan Lucroy MIL @ PIT 7-6 W 3/4 0 2 1 1 3 1
Ian Kinsler TEX @ SEA 4-3 W 4/5 0 1 0 0 4 1
Erick Aybar LAA @ TB 6-5 W 2/4 0 0 4 1 3 0
Alex Rodriguez NYY @ TOR 7-1 W 2/4 1 1 1 1 5 0
Brandon Moss OAK @ DET 6-3 W 1/2 1 2 2 1 4 0
Matt Dominguez HOU @ CHW 3-4 L 3/4 0 0 2 0 4 0
Shin-Soo Choo CIN @ STL 1-6 L 2/4 1 1 1 0 5 0
Ronny Cedeno SD @ ARI 9-10 L 2/5 0 1 3 0 3 0
Christian Yelich MIA @ WSH 1-2 L 2/4 1 1 1 0 5 0
Paul Goldschmidt ARI vs SD 10-9 W 2/3 0 2 1 3 3 0
Alex Gordon KC @ MIN 6-1 W 2/5 0 0 3 0 4 0
Billy Butler KC @ MIN 6-1 W 2/5 1 1 1 0 5 0
Hanley Ramirez LAD vs CHC 2-3 L 3/4 0 2 0 0 3 0
Yunel Escobar TB vs LAA 5-6 L 2/2 0 2 0 3 3 0
Mike Trout LAA @ TB 6-5 W 2/5 1 1 1 0 5 0
Robbie Grossman HOU @ CHW 3-4 L 3/5 0 1 0 0 4 0


Yesterday's Starting Pitcher Lines:

Player Team Opponent Score IP H R ER BB K PIT DEC
Jonathon Niese NYM vs PHI 5-0 W 9 3 0 0 1 5 113 W
Kevin Correia MIN vs KC 1-6 L 7 6 0 0 2 7 118 ND
James Shields KC @ MIN 6-1 W 7.1 4 1 1 4 7 114 W
Travis Wood CHC @ LAD 3-2 W 7 5 1 0 2 6 105 W
Andy Pettitte NYY @ TOR 7-1 W 7 5 0 0 2 3 86 W
Felix Doubront BOS vs BAL 13-2 W 6.2 4 2 2 1 7 111 W
Paul Clemens HOU @ CHW 3-4 L 6 4 1 1 2 2 78 ND
Alex Wood ATL vs CLE 2-0 W 5.2 5 0 0 4 5 105 W
Ross Ohlendorf WSH vs MIA 2-1 W 5 3 1 1 1 3 78 W
Jose Quintana CHW vs HOU 4-3 W 7.2 8 3 3 3 8 116 ND
Clayton Kershaw LAD vs CHC 2-3 L 5.2 7 2 1 3 9 108 L
Yusmeiro Petit SF @ COL 5-3 W 6 6 2 2 3 6 96 W
Nate Eovaldi MIA @ WSH 1-2 L 6 8 2 2 1 6 108 L
Hisashi Iwakuma SEA vs TEX 3-4 L 6 7 3 3 1 7 103 ND
Tommy Milone OAK @ DET 6-3 W 5 3 3 2 3 3 84 W
Joe Kelly STL vs CIN 6-1 W 6 8 1 1 3 1 98 W
Danny Salazar CLE @ ATL 0-2 L 4 3 2 2 2 3 77 L
Derek Holland TEX @ SEA 4-3 W 6 6 3 3 4 5 104 ND
Kyle Kendrick PHI @ NYM 0-5 L 6 5 5 1 4 3 101 L
Roberto Hernandez TB vs LAA 5-6 L 6 8 3 3 3 6 94 ND
Justin Verlander DET vs OAK 3-6 L 5 4 5 3 3 3 104 L
Mat Latos CIN @ STL 1-6 L 6 9 4 4 0 4 95 L
C.J. Wilson LAA @ TB 6-5 W 5 8 3 3 5 5 111 ND
Chad Bettis COL vs SF 3-5 L 6 9 4 4 1 2 98 L
David Holmberg ARI vs SD 10-9 W 3.2 6 3 3 3 0 80 ND
J.A. Happ TOR vs NYY 1-7 L 4.2 7 5 5 2 5 89 L
Jeff Locke PIT vs MIL 6-7 L 4.2 8 5 5 2 4 77 ND
Ian Kennedy SD @ ARI 9-10 L 4.1 6 6 6 5 3 99 ND
Kyle Lohse MIL @ PIT 7-6 W 5.1 13 5 5 0 2 100 ND
Wei-Yin Chen BAL @ BOS 2-13 L 3.2 8 8 8 3 5 82 L

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