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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:
- 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.
- Braves OF B.J. Upton hit a walkoff RBI single.
- 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)
- Reds 2B Brandon Phillips finished a single short of the cycle.
- Reds SP Greg Reynolds gave up three earned runs in eight innings.
- Rockies SP Juan Nicasio was shelled for six runs in 4 1/3 innings.
- 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.
- 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.
- Tigers 2B Omar Infante homered twice.
- Tigers SP Anibal Sanchez yielded three earned runs in 6 2/3 innings.
- Indians SP Scott Kazmir surrendered four earned runs in five innings.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- Angels C Hank Conger slugged a go-ahead two-run homer.
- Brewers RP Jim Henderson blew his first save since June 30.
- Brewers SP Marco Estrada surrendered four runs in seven innings.
- Angels OF Josh Hamilton (shoulder) doubled and scored a run as a pinch-hitter.
- Brewers 2B Scooter Gennett was 3-for-4 with two runs scored.
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.
- Red Sox transferred RHP Alex Wilson to the 60-day disabled list.
- Twins recalled C Josmil Pinto from Triple-A Rochester.
- Tigers recalled INF Hernan Perez from Triple-A Toledo.
- Tigers recalled LHP Phil Coke from Triple-A Toledo.
- Tigers optioned RHP Luke Putkonen to High-A Lakeland.
- Tigers optioned RHP Jeremy Bonderman to Triple-A Toledo.
- Indians released 1B David Cooper.
- Indians optioned RHP Carlos Carrasco to Triple-A Columbus.
- Athletics promoted SS Addison Russell to Triple-A Sacramento.
- Orioles placed INF Steve Pearce on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to August 28, with left wrist tendinitis.
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.
- 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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