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Probable Pitchers for August 29, 2013
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Yesterday's Notable Stat Lines:
National League:
(56-77) Cubs – 0 at 4 – Dodgers (78-55)
- Dodgers SP Ricky Nolasco turned in another eight scoreless innings, striking out 11.
- Dodgers OF Andre Ethier went 2-for-4 and hit his 10th homer.
- Cubs 2B Darwin Barney went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts.
(60-73) Padres – 5 at 1 – Diamondbacks (68-64)
- Padres SP Robbie Erlin allowed one run in six innings to win in his return to the majors.
- Diamondbacks RP Heath Bell gave up two homers and three runs in his inning of relief.
- Padres OF Will Venable went 3-for-4 with a homer and a double.
(61-72) Phillies – 6 at 2 – Mets (59-72)
- Phillies SP Cole Hamels allowed two runs over seven innings.
- Mets OF Eric Young Jr. went 1-for-4 with two stolen bases.
- Phillies C Carlos Ruiz went 2-for-4 with a home run.
- Mets SP Daisuke Matsuzaka allowed four runs in 4 1/3 innings in a loss.
(75-59) Reds – 10 at 0 – Cardinals (78-55)
- Reds OF Jay Bruce collected five RBI.
- Reds SP Homer Bailey threw 7 1/3 scoreless innings while striking out seven.
- Cardinals SP Adam Wainwright was hammered for nine earned runs in just two innings
(49-82) Marlins – 3 at 4 – Nationals (67-65)
- Nationals SS Ian Desmond went 3-for-4 with a stolen base.
- Marlins OF Giancarlo Stanton hit his 17th home run.
- Marlins SP Henderson Alvarez lasted just 1 2/3 innings, allowing one run before rain ended his night.
- Nationals SP Stephen Strasburg pitched just two innings before a rain delay ended his night prematurely.
(58-74) Brewers – 1 at 7 – Pirates (77-55)
- Pirates OF Marlon Byrd went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run.
- Brewers OF Carlos Gomez went 2-for-4 with a stolen base.
- Pirates SP Charlie Morton allowed just an unearned run over 6 2/3 innings of a win.
- Brewers RP Tom Gorzelanny allowed four runs in 5 1/3 innings in a loss.
American League:
(59-72) Angels – 1 at 4 – Rays (75-56)
- Rays SP Chris Archer allowed one run over seven innings.
- Angels OF Mike Trout went 2-for-4 with a stolen base and a run scored
- Rays OF David DeJesus went 2-for-3 with two runs scored.
- Angels RP Garrett Richards allowed four runs in 3 1/3 innings.
(75-57) Athletics – 14 at 4 – Tigers (77-56)
- Athletics 1B Brandon Moss went 4-for-6 with two home runs and six RBI.
- Tigers OF Torii Hunter went 3-for-5 with a home run.
- Athletics SS Jed Lowrie went 3-for-5 with three runs scored.
- Athletics SP Dan Straily allowed one run over six innings.
- Tigers SP Doug Fister allowed seven runs in five innings.
(70-63) Yankees – 2 at 7 – Blue Jays (60-74)
- Blue Jays 3B Brett Lawrie went 2-for-4 with a two-run double,
- Yankees 1B Mark Reynolds went 3-for-4 with an RBI.
- Blue Jays SP Todd Redmond allowed two runs over 5 2/3 innings.
- Yankees SP Hiroki Kuroda allowed seven runs — five earned — over five innings.
(44-88) Astros – 1 at 6 – White Sox (56-76)
- White Sox OF Avisail Garcia homered and drove home three runs, providing more than enough run support for Chris Sale.
- White Sox SP Chris Sale was in dominant form, racking up 12 strikeouts while allowing just one run on four hits over eight innings.
- Astros OF Chris Carter belted his 26th home run of the season.
- Astros SP Jarred Cosart turned in a quality start, allowing just one run on seven hits in his six frames.
(78-55) Rangers – 12 at 4 – Mariners (59-73)
- Rangers OF Leonys Martin had a three-run homer and an RBI single.
- Mariners SP Felix Hernandez was torched for nine runs — eight earned — in three-plus innings.
- Rangers 1B Mitch Moreland hit his 20th homer.
- Mariners 1B Justin Smoak went hitless in a fifth straight game.
(70-61) Orioles – 3 at 4 – Red Sox (79-55)
- Red Sox 2B Dustin Pedroia went 1-for-2 with two RBI.
- Orioles 1B Chris Davis went 2-for-4 with his 47th home run.
- Red Sox SP John Lackey allowed three runs in 7 1/3 innings of a no-decision.
- Orioles SP Bud Norris allowed one run over 5 1/3 innings in a no-decision.
(68-64) Royals – 8 at 1 – Twins (57-74)
- Royals C Salvador Perez blasted a pair of two-run homers.
- Royals SP Danny Duffy was outstanding, tossing 6 2/3 scoreless innings and racking up seven strikeouts.
- Twins SS Pedro Florimon was one of the lone bright spots offensively, going 2-for-3 with a pair of stolen bases.
- Twins SP Andrew Albers pitched well in a losing effort, surrendering three runs (two earned) on six hits over his seven innings of work
Inter League:
(71-61) Indians – 2 at 3 – Braves (80-52)
- Braves OF Jordan Schafer went 3-for-4 with two RBI.
- Indians SS Mike Aviles went 1-for-3 with a home run.
- Braves SP Paul Maholm allowed one run over six innings but took a no-decision.
- Indians SP Justin Masterson allowed two runs over six innings in a no-decision.
Player Transactions:
National League:
- Pirates optioned C Tony Sanchez to Triple-A Indianapolis.
- Braves optioned OF Todd Cunningham to Triple-A Gwinnett.
- Braves activated 2B Dan Uggla from the 15-day disabled list.
- Cardinals recalled RHP Michael Blazek from Triple-A Memphis.
- Cardinals optioned RHP Carlos Martinez to Triple-A Memphis.
- Phillies activated LHP Joe Savery from the 15-day disabled list; optioned him to Triple-A Lehigh Valley.
- Pirates released C Kelly Shoppach.
- Pirates optioned LHP Jeff Locke to Double-A Altoona.
- Diamondbacks activated INF Willie Bloomquist from the 15-day disabled list.
- Diamondbacks optioned LHP David Holmberg to Double-A Mobile.
- Padres recalled LHP Robbie Erlin from Triple-A Tucson.
- Padres optioned RHP Brad Boxberger to Triple-A Tucson.
- Marlins optioned RHP Arquimedes Caminero to Triple-A New Orleans.
- Dodgers signed RHP Edinson Volquez.
- RP Vic Black has officially been acquired by the Mets as the player to be named later in the Marlon Byrd and John Buck trade.
American League:
- Royals optioned RHP Louis Coleman to Triple-A Omaha.
- Royals optioned RHP Wade Davis to High-A Wilmington.
- Royals recalled LHP Danny Duffy from Triple-A Omaha.
- Royals recalled RHP Luke Hochevar from the paternity leave list.
- Orioles recalled RHP Kevin Gausman from Triple-A Norfolk.
- Orioles optioned LHP Wei-Yin Chen to GCL Orioles.
- Indians purchased the contract of OF Matt Carson from Triple-A Columbus.
- Indians placed OF/INF Ryan Raburn on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to August 19, with a left Achilles strain.
- Athletics optioned LHP Tommy Milone to Triple-A Sacramento.
- Athletics activated LHP Brett Anderson from the 60-day disabled list.
- Twins released RHP Tim Wood.
- Rays released RHP Cory Wade.
- Athletics sent RHP Pat Neshek outright to Triple-A Sacramento.
- The Orioles have been identified as the team that claimed OF Josh Willingham off waivers from the Twins.
- Twins released RHP Luis Perdomo.
- Rays optioned LHP Jeff Beliveau to Double-A Montgomery.
- Tigers recalled RHP Luke Putkonen from Triple-A Toledo
- Tigers optioned LHP Jose Alvarez to Triple-A Toledo.
- Red Sox prospect SP Matt Barnes has been promoted to Triple-A Pawtucket.
- Mariners purchased the contract of RHP Taijuan Walker from Triple-A Tacoma.
Injury Updates:
National League:
- Pirates RP Jason Grilli (forearm) threw a successful 25-pitch simulated game on Wednesday afternoon.
- Pirates SP Wandy Rodriguez (forearm) may be able to begin a minor league rehab assignment in the near future.
- Mets general manager Sandy Alderson said that SP Matt Harvey will rest three weeks before undergoing more tests on his elbow.
- 3B Luis Valbuena (oblique) went 2-for-3 with a double, an RBI, and a walk in his first rehab game with the Cubs' Arizona League affiliate on Tuesday.
- Mets SP Jenrry Mejia underwent elbow surgery on Wednesday.
- Phillies 3B Cody Asche is considered day-to-day after he was diagnosed with a mild left hamstring strain.
- Dodgers OF Matt Kemp (ankle) will begin his minor league rehab assignment with High-A Rancho Cucamonga on Thursday.
- Padres OF Carlos Quentin will be shut down for the remainder of the 2013 season with a strained right knee.
- SP Tyler Chatwood (elbow) felt good after Tuesday's minor league rehab start at Triple-A Colorado Springs, and is in line to rejoin the Rockies' starting rotation on Sunday.
- Rockies OF Dexter Fowler (knee) is scheduled to undergo an MRI on his ailing left knee.
American League:
- Blue Jays SP Josh Johnson (forearm) will not pitch again this season.
- Mariners C Mike Zunino (hand) went 1-for-2 with a triple and a walk on Tuesday in his first rehab game with Triple-A Tacoma.
- Rangers SP Nick Tepesch (elbow) allowed one run over two-plus innings Tuesday in his first minor league rehab start with Double-A Frisco.
- Rays manager Joe Maddon said Wednesday that RP Jesse Crain (shoulder) is "kinda stuck" in his rehab.
- Red Sox OF Jacoby Ellsbury's X-rays on his injured foot came back negative on Wednesday.
- Yankees SS Eduardo Nunez (knee) will undergo an MRI on Thursday to determine the extent of his injury.
- Angels 3B Chris Nelson will be placed on the disabled list on Thursday due to a strained right hamstring sustained in Wednesday's loss to the Rays.
- OF Oswaldo Arcia (wrist) is still considered day-to-day, but will travel with the Twins for their upcoming weekend series against the Rangers in Arlington.
- Twins C Joe Mauer (concussion) has shown improvement in recent days, but will not travel with the team for their weekend series against Texas.
Notes & Rumors:
National League:
- Braves RP Jordan Walden will be unavailable for the next couple of games due to a minor league issue.
- Pirates SP Jeff Locke is still listed as the starting pitcher for Sunday against the Cardinals.
- Bill Ladson of MLB.com was told by a source that the Nationals are trying to trade 2B Danny Espinosa.
- Dodgers OF Yasiel Puig said after Wednesday's game against the Cubs that he was pulled in the fifth inning because he "wasn't ready on defense" for every pitch.
- Nationals' manager Davey Johnson indicated Wednesday that RP Ross Ohlendorf could finish the season in the bullpen.
American League:
- Blue Jays SP Ricky Romero gave up five runs (four earned) on five hits and six walks over 6 1/3 innings with Triple-A Buffalo on Tuesday.
- Astros OF George Springer has been named as the Texas League Player of the Year for his tremendous offensive production at Double-A Corpus Christi.
- C Josmil Pinto is expected to be recalled by the Twins when rosters expand in September.
Yesterday's Top Hitters:
| PLAYER | TEAM | OPP | SCORE | H/AB | HR | R | RBI | BB | TB | SB |
| Brandon Moss | OAK | @ DET | 14-4 W | 4/5 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Salvador Perez | KC | @ MIN | 8-1 W | 4/5 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Jay Bruce | CIN | @ STL | 10-0 W | 2/4 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Avisail Garcia | CHW | vs HOU | 6-1 W | 3/4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Will Venable | SD | @ ARI | 5-1 W | 2/4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jesus Guzman | SD | @ ARI | 5-1 W | 3/3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Leonys Martin | TEX | @ SEA | 12-4 W | 2/6 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jed Lowrie | OAK | @ DET | 14-4 W | 3/5 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Torii Hunter | DET | vs OAK | 4-14 L | 3/5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Adrian Beltre | TEX | @ SEA | 12-4 W | 3/5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Josh Donaldson | OAK | @ DET | 14-4 W | 3/4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | @ BOS | 3-4 L | 2/4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Dustin Ackley | SEA | vs TEX | 4-12 L | 2/4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Elvis Andrus | TEX | @ SEA | 12-4 W | 3/4 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Josh Harrison | PIT | vs MIL | 7-1 W | 3/4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | @ BOS | 3-4 L | 2/4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Kurt Suzuki | OAK | @ DET | 14-4 W | 3/5 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Carlos Ruiz | PHI | @ NYM | 6-2 W | 2/4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Alex Gordon | KC | @ MIN | 8-1 W | 2/5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jordan Schafer | ATL | vs CLE | 3-2 W | 3/4 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| Jeff Mathis | MIA | @ WSH | 3-4 L | 2/4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Chris Carter | HOU | @ CHW | 1-6 L | 2/4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Kyle Seager | SEA | vs TEX | 4-12 L | 2/3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Mitch Moreland | TEX | @ SEA | 12-4 W | 2/5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Andre Ethier | LAD | vs CHC | 4-0 W | 2/4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Ian Desmond | WSH | vs MIA | 4-3 W | 3/4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| David DeJesus | TB | vs LAA | 4-1 W | 2/3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Mike Aviles | CLE | @ ATL | 2-3 L | 1/3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Mark Reynolds | NYY | @ TOR | 2-7 L | 3/4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Marlon Byrd | PIT | vs MIL | 7-1 W | 1/4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Yesterday's Starting Pitcher Lines:
| Player | Team | Opponent | Score | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K | PIT | DEC |
| Ricky Nolasco | LAD | vs CHC | 4-0 W | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 117 | W |
| Chris Sale | CHW | vs HOU | 6-1 W | 8 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 107 | W |
| Jhoulys Chacin | COL | vs SF | 5-4 W | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 108 | W |
| Homer Bailey | CIN | @ STL | 10-0 W | 7.1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 117 | W |
| Danny Duffy | KC | @ MIN | 8-1 W | 6.2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 103 | W |
| Chris Archer | TB | vs LAA | 4-1 W | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 92 | W |
| Charlie Morton | PIT | vs MIL | 7-1 W | 6.2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 90 | W |
| Bud Norris | BAL | @ BOS | 3-4 L | 5.1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 105 | ND |
| Wade Miley | ARI | vs SD | 1-5 L | 7 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 101 | L |
| Todd Redmond | TOR | vs NYY | 7-2 W | 5.2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 101 | W |
| Cole Hamels | PHI | @ NYM | 6-2 W | 7 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 114 | W |
| Stephen Strasburg | WSH | vs MIA | 4-3 W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 22 | ND |
| Andrew Albers | MIN | vs KC | 1-8 L | 7 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 99 | L |
| Justin Masterson | CLE | @ ATL | 2-3 L | 6 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 98 | ND |
| Robbie Erlin | SD | @ ARI | 5-1 W | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 98 | W |
| Martin Perez | TEX | @ SEA | 12-4 W | 6 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 100 | W |
| John Lackey | BOS | vs BAL | 4-3 W | 7.1 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 92 | ND |
| Paul Maholm | ATL | vs CLE | 3-2 W | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 92 | ND |
| Dan Straily | OAK | @ DET | 14-4 W | 6 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 103 | W |
| Edwin Jackson | CHC | @ LAD | 0-4 L | 6.2 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 124 | L |
| Jarred Cosart | HOU | @ CHW | 1-6 L | 6 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 113 | ND |
| Madison Bumgarner | SF | @ COL | 4-5 L | 5.1 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 104 | L |
| Henderson Alvarez | MIA | @ WSH | 3-4 L | 1.2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 28 | ND |
| Tom Gorzelanny | MIL | @ PIT | 1-7 L | 5.1 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 99 | L |
| Daisuke Matsuzaka | NYM | vs PHI | 2-6 L | 4.1 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 110 | L |
| Garrett Richards | LAA | @ TB | 1-4 L | 3.1 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 84 | L |
| Hiroki Kuroda | NYY | @ TOR | 2-7 L | 5 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 99 | L |
| Doug Fister | DET | vs OAK | 4-14 L | 5 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 75 | L |
| Felix Hernandez | SEA | vs TEX | 4-12 L | 3 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 78 | L |
| Adam Wainwright | STL | vs CIN | 0-10 L | 2 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 53 | L |
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