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Probable Pitchers for September 1, 2013

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

Yesterday's Notable Stat Lines:

National League:

(63-73) Phillies – 3 at 4 – Cubs (57-78)
  • Cubs RP Kevin Gregg collected his 28th save of the season.
  • Cubs SP Chris Rusin gave up three runs — two earned — over five innings.
  • Phillies SP Cliff Lee allowed three runs — two earned — in five innings in a no-decision.
(49-85) Marlins – 4 at 5 – Braves (83-52) (11 innings)

(78-57) Cardinals – 1 at 7 – Pirates (79-56)
  • Pirates C Russell Martin went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run.
  • Pirates 2B Neil Walker went 3-for-4 with a triple and an RBI.
  • Cardinals SP Lance Lynn allowed seven runs on 10 hits over four innings.
  • Pirates SP A.J. Burnett allowed one run over seven innings.

(76-60) Reds – 8 at 3 – Rockies (64-73)

(62-72) Mets – 11 at 3 – Nationals (68-67)
  • Mets 2B Daniel Murphy went 3-for-5 with two RBI and two runs scored.
  • Mets OF Eric Young Jr. went 3-for-6 with two RBI and two runs scored.
  • Nationals OF Denard Span went 3-for-5 with a run scored and an RBI.
  • Mets OFJuan Lagares went 3-for-5 with two RBI.
  • Nationals SP Dan Haren allowed seven runs over 2 2/3 innings.
  • Mets SP Zack Wheeler allowed two runs over 6 2/3 innings in a win.
American League:

(60-74) White Sox – 2 at 7 – Red Sox (81-56)
  • Red Sox SP Jake Peavy allowed two runs in seven innings.
  • Red Sox OF Jacoby Ellsbury finished 3-for-5 with two runs and two RBI.
  • White Sox SP John Danks was rocked for six runs — five earned — in five innings.
(71-64) Indians – 5 at 10 – Tigers (80-56)
(62-73) Mariners – 3 at 1 – Astros (44-91)
  • Mariners SP Joe Saunders allowed just one (unearned) run over 5 1/3 innings.
  • Astros SP Dallas Keuchel yielded three earned runs in seven innings.
(71-63) Orioles – 0 at 2 – Yankees (72-63)
  • Yankees SP Ivan Nova tossed his first career shutout allowing just three hits while striking out five.
  • Orioles SP Scott Feldman fired seven innings of one-run ball.
  • Yankees 2B Robinson Cano went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI.
  • Orioles DH Wilson Betemit went 0-for-3 with a strikeout.
(69-66) Royals – 2 at 4 – Blue Jays (62-74)
  • Blue Jays SP R.A. Dickey yielded two runs over eight innings.
  • Royals SP Jeremy Guthrie tossed seven innings of one run-ball in a tough-luck no-decision.
  • Blue Jays SS Jose Reyes went 3-for-4 with a run scored.
  • Royals 1B Eric Hosmer went 2-for-3 with an RBI single and a walk.
(58-76) Twins – 1 at 2 – Rangers (79-56)
  • Rangers OF Leonys Martin hit a walkoff RBI single.
  • Rangers SPMatt Garza tossed seven innings of one-run ball.
  • Twins SP Mike Pelfrey allowed just one run over seven innings

Inter League:

(62-72) Angels – 6 at 5 – Brewers (59-76)

Player Transactions:

National League:

  • Dodgers transferred RHP Josh Beckett from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list.
  • Phillies acquired LHP Rob Rasmussen from the Dodgers for INF Michael Young and cash.
  • Mets signed RHP Cory Wade; assigned him to Triple-A Las Vegas.
  • Mets optioned LHP Robert Carson to Triple-A Las Vegas.
  • Phillies acquired RHP Nefi Ogando from the Red Sox for SS John McDonald.
  • Brewers sent RHP Mark Rogers outright to Class-A Brevard County.
  • Pirates recalled RHP Stolmey Pimentel from Triple-A Indianapolis.
  • Pirates optioned OF Andrew Lambo to Triple-A Indianapolis.
  • Pirates optioned RHP Jared Hughes to Triple-A Indianapolis.
  • Padres activated OF Kyle Blanks from the 15-day disabled list.
  • Padres optioned RHP Anthony bass to Triple-A Tucson.
  • Pirates acquired 1B Justin Morneau from the Twins for OF Alex Presley and a player to be named later or cash.
  • Braves recalled OF Jose Constanza from Triple-A Gwinnett.
American League:

Injury Updates:

National League:

  • Padres 1B Yonder Alonso will likely miss the next 7-10 days with soreness in his right hand.
  • SP Roy Oswalt (hamstring) will make a rehab start with the rookie league affiliate Grand Junction Rockies on Tuesday.
  • Mets 1B Ike Davis left Saturday's game with a strained right oblique.
  • Reds SP Johnny Cueto has begun a throwing program and will be examined Monday in Cincinnati.
  • OF Matt Kemp is "still not comfortable" at bat in his rehab, according to Dodgers manager Don Mattingly.
  • Phillies OF Domonic Brown (Achilles) is scheduled to undergo an MRI on Monday.
  • ESPN New York expects the Mets to release RP Frank Francisco (elbow) before he's activated from the disabled list.
  • Mets RP Jeurys Familia (elbow) could be cleared for a rehab assignment Monday.
  • Cardinals SP Jake Westbrook (back) threw a bullpen session Friday.
American League:
  • Angels OF Josh Hamilton didn't start on Saturday due to the effects of a migraine.
  • Rangers SS Elvis Andrus exited Saturday's game with lower back tightness.
  • Indians SP Corey Kluber (finger) could be activated and make a start Friday against the Mets.
  • Rays DH Luke Scott's evaluation of his back went well and he will likely be activated on Sunday.
  • Blue Jays RP Steve Delabar (shoulder) will be activated from the disabled list Sunday.
  • Royals SP Felipe Paulino (elbow) has been recalled from his rehab assignment due to renewed shoulder soreness.
  • Blue Jays SP Brandon Morrow is hoping to avoid offseason forearm surgery.

Notes & Rumors:

National League:

  • Dodgers manager Don Mattingly told reporters late Saturday that 3B Michael Young will see playing time between third base and first base.
  • Dodgers manager Don Mattingly said late Saturday that 3B Juan Uribe will remain the Dodgers' third baseman in the wake of the Michael Young trade.
  • The New York Post reports SP Zack Wheeler admitted to feeling "a little tired" as he approaches his 180 innings limit.

American League:

  • Rays SP Roberto Hernandez will not start Sunday.
  • SP Jamey Wright will start for the Rays in Sunday afternoon's series finale against the Athletics.
  • 3B Nick Castellanos will likely be recalled by the Tigers on Sunday.
  • Orioles SP Wei-Yin Chen will start Sunday against the Yankees

Yesterday's Top Hitters:

PLAYER TEAM OPP SCORE H/AB HR R RBI BB TB SB
Omar Infante DET vs CLE 10-5 W 2/5 2 2 5 0 8 0
Brandon Phillips CIN @ COL 8-3 W 3/5 1 3 2 0 9 0
B.J. Upton ATL vs MIA 5-4 W 4/6 1 1 3 0 7 0
Coco Crisp OAK vs TB 2-1 W 3/4 1 1 2 0 6 1
Jonathan Lucroy MIL vs LAA 5-6 L 3/5 0 1 4 0 4 1
Justin Ruggiano MIA @ ATL 4-5 L 2/4 1 2 2 1 5 0
Robinson Cano NYY vs BAL 2-0 W 2/4 1 1 2 0 6 0
Carlos Santana CLE @ DET 5-10 L 2/4 1 1 3 0 5 0
Chris Johnson ATL vs MIA 5-4 W 4/6 0 1 0 0 6 0
Daniel Murphy NYM @ WSH 11-3 W 3/5 0 2 2 0 4 0
Shin-Soo Choo CIN @ COL 8-3 W 3/4 0 2 1 1 4 0
Jacoby Ellsbury BOS vs CHW 7-2 W 3/5 0 2 1 0 4 0
Eric Young Jr. NYM @ WSH 11-3 W 3/6 0 2 2 0 3 1
Juan Lagares NYM @ WSH 11-3 W 3/5 0 2 2 0 3 0
Russell Martin PIT vs STL 7-1 W 1/3 1 2 3 1 4 0
Austin Jackson DET vs CLE 10-5 W 2/3 0 1 2 1 4 0
Scooter Gennett MIL vs LAA 5-6 L 3/4 0 2 0 0 4 0
Starlin Castro CHC vs PHI 4-3 W 2/5 1 1 1 0 6 0
Neil Walker PIT vs STL 7-1 W 3/4 0 0 1 1 5 0
Brian Dozier MIN @ TEX 1-2 L 2/4 1 1 1 0 5 0
Chris Iannetta LAA @ MIL 6-5 W 2/4 1 1 1 0 5 0
Michael Young PHI @ CHC 3-4 L 3/5 0 0 1 0 5 0
Hank Conger LAA @ MIL 6-5 W 1/1 1 1 2 0 4 0
Giancarlo Stanton MIA @ ATL 4-5 L 1/3 1 2 1 2 4 0
Ronny Cedeno SD @ LAD 1-2 L 2/4 1 1 1 0 5 0
Josh Satin NYM @ WSH 11-3 W 3/4 0 1 0 1 4 0
Martin Prado ARI vs SF 4-3 W 3/4 0 1 0 0 4 0
Omar Quintanilla NYM @ WSH 11-3 W 2/4 0 1 2 1 3 0
Denard Span WSH vs NYM 3-11 L 3/5 0 1 1 0 3 0
Willie Bloomquist ARI vs SF 4-3 W 3/5 0 1 1 0 3 0



Yesterday's Starting Pitcher Lines:

Player Team Opponent Score IP H R ER BB K PIT DEC
Ivan Nova NYY vs BAL 2-0 W 9 3 0 0 1 5 104 W
Matt Garza TEX vs MIN 2-1 W 7 3 1 1 3 9 119 ND
Sonny Gray OAK vs TB 2-1 W 6.2 5 0 0 1 7 102 W
A.J. Burnett PIT vs STL 7-1 W 7 4 1 1 1 6 92 W
Mike Pelfrey MIN @ TEX 1-2 L 7 6 1 1 0 7 98 ND
Alex Cobb TB @ OAK 1-2 L 8 5 2 2 4 7 108 L
Scott Feldman BAL @ NYY 0-2 L 7 6 1 1 1 5 111 L
R.A. Dickey TOR vs KC 4-2 W 8 7 2 2 2 6 100 W
Dallas Keuchel HOU vs SEA 1-3 L 7 4 3 3 2 8 109 L
Chris Capuano LAD vs SD 2-1 W 7 8 1 1 1 7 104 ND
Jake Peavy BOS vs CHW 7-2 W 7 5 2 2 1 4 109 W
Jeremy Guthrie KC @ TOR 2-4 L 7 8 1 1 0 4 92 ND
Greg Reynolds CIN @ COL 8-3 W 8 7 3 3 0 5 104 W
Zack Wheeler NYM @ WSH 11-3 W 6.2 5 2 2 1 3 99 W
Andrew Cashner SD @ LAD 1-2 L 7 10 1 1 3 7 119 ND
Mike Minor ATL vs MIA 5-4 W 7 5 4 4 1 6 95 ND
Anibal Sanchez DET vs CLE 10-5 W 6.2 6 3 3 1 5 106 W
Joe Saunders SEA @ HOU 3-1 W 5.1 6 1 0 3 2 86 W
Jacob Turner MIA @ ATL 4-5 L 5.2 4 3 2 4 4 99 ND
Marco Estrada MIL vs LAA 5-6 L 7 9 4 4 1 8 98 ND
Chris Rusin CHC vs PHI 4-3 W 5 4 3 2 3 3 84 ND
Jerome Williams LAA @ MIL 6-5 W 6 8 3 3 1 2 80 ND
Trevor Cahill ARI vs SF 4-3 W 6.1 9 3 3 3 3 99 ND
Ryan Vogelsong SF @ ARI 3-4 L 6 9 3 3 2 1 88 ND
Cliff Lee PHI @ CHC 3-4 L 5 9 3 2 3 4 113 ND
Scott Kazmir CLE @ DET 5-10 L 5 7 4 4 2 4 98 L
Juan Nicasio COL vs CIN 3-8 L 4.1 7 6 6 3 4 94 L
John Danks CHW @ BOS 2-7 L 5 11 6 5 1 2 110 L
Dan Haren WSH vs NYM 3-11 L 2.2 9 7 7 0 3 57 L
Lance Lynn STL @ PIT 1-7 L 4 10 7 7 3 4 94 L

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