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Probable Pitchers for September 4, 2013

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

Yesterday's Notable Stat Lines:

National League:
(52-85) Marlins – 6 at 2 – Cubs (58-80)
(61-77) Giants – 2 at 3 – Padres (62-76)

  • Padres C Nick Hundley finished 2-for-2 with a walk, double, RBI and two runs scored.
  • Padres RP Huston Street picked up his 27th save by tossing a scoreless ninth.
  • Giants SP Madison Bumgarner allowed two runs on five hits over six frames in a no-decision.

(70-68) Nationals – 9 at 6 – Phillies (63-76)
  • Phillies SP Ethan Martin was charged with five runs on four hits and five walks over just 4 2/3 frames.
  • Nationals C Wilson Ramos homered and drove in four runs.
  • Phillies 3B Cody Asche went 3-for-4 with a home run and three RBI.
  • Tigers 2B Omar Infante went 2-for-4 with a run scored.
(79-59) Cardinals – 0 at 1 – Reds (78-61)

  • Cardinals OF Matt Holliday struck out in all four trips to the plate.
  • Reds SP Homer Bailey fired seven scoreless innings.
  • Reds RP Aroldis Chapman tallied his 34th save of the season.
  • Reds SS Billy Hamilton picked up his first career stolen base.
  • Cardinals RP Michael Wacha went six scoreless innings allowing only three hits in a no-decision

American League:

(56-81) White Sox – 4 at 6 – Yankees (74-64)
  • Yankees SS Eduardo Nunez went 2-for-4 with two doubles and two RBI.
  • White Sox OF Alejandro De Aza went 3-for-4 with a home run.
  • Yankees SP Hiroki Kuroda allowed four runs in 6 1/3 innings in a no-decision.
  • White Sox SP Chris Sale allowed three runs — two earned — over 7 1/3 innings but took the no-decision.
(81-58) Tigers – 1 at 2 – Red Sox (83-57)
(62-76) Mariners – 3 at 4 – Royals (72-66)
  • Royals C Salvador Perez went 3-for-4 with a home run.
  • Mariners 3B Kyle Seager went 2-for-4 with his 22nd home run of the season.
  • Royals RP Bruce Chen allowed two runs over six innings but took a no-decision.
  • Mariners SP Erasmo Ramirez allowed three runs over 6 1/3 innings of a no-decision.
(73-64) Orioles – 3 at 4 – Indians (73-65)
  • Indians SP Ubaldo Jimenez fired six scoreless innings while allowing four hits.
  • Orioles SP Chris Tillman was knocked around for four runs on five hits and five walks over 5 1/3 innings.
  • Orioles OF Nate McLouth launched a three-run homer.
(80-58) Rangers – 5 at 1 – Athletics (79-59)
  • Rangers 1B Mitch Moreland went 2-for-4 with a double and homer.
  • Rangers SP Martin Perez fired seven innings of one-run ball, striking out five.
  • Athletics SP Bartolo Colon gave up four runs — only one of which was earned — over five innings.
(61-76) Twins – 9 at 6 – Astros (45-93) (12 innings)

(76-61) Rays – 7 at 1 – Angels (64-73)

  • Rays OF Desmond Jennings homered and stole a base.
  • Rays SP Roberto Hernandez struck out seven batters in 3 2/3 perfect relief innings to earn his first save.
  • In his return from the disabled list, Rays SP Matt Moore tossed 5 1/3 shutout innings.
  • Angels SP Jason Vargas wasn't fooling anyone, as he coughed up five runs on 10 hits in four innings

Inter League:

(64-75) Blue Jays – 10 at 4 – Diamondbacks (69-68)
  • Blue Jays OF Moises Sierra blasted a two-run homer and doubled twice.
  • Blue Jays 1B Edwin Encarnacion singled, doubled, homered, and walked twice in five plate appearances.
  • Diamondbacks C Miguel Montero finished 2-for-4 with a homer and two runs scored.
  • Diamondbacks SP Wade Miley was blasted for five runs on eight hits in just 1 2/3 innings.

Player Transactions:

National League:

  • Diamondbacks transferred LHP Matt Reynolds from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list.
  • Phillies purchased the contract of C Cameron Rupp from Triple-A Lehigh Valley.
  • Rockies recalled INF Ryan Wheeler from Triple-A Colorado Springs.
  • Rockies recalled RHP Collin McHugh from Triple-A Colorado Springs.
  • Rockies recalled RHP Manny Corpas from Triple-A Colorado Springs.
  • Rockies recalled RHP Mitchell Boggs from Triple-A Colorado Springs.
  • Reds recalled RHP Nick Christiani from Triple-A Louisville.
  • Mets recalled LHP Robert Carson from Triple-A Las Vegas.
  • Mets recalled RHP Greg Burke from Triple-A Las Vegas.
  • Rockies activated OF Carlos Gonzalez from the 15-day disabled list.
  • Diamondbacks purchased the contract of INF Chris Owings from Triple-A Reno.
  • Diamondbacks recalled C Tuffy Gosewisch from Triple-A Reno.
  • Diamondbacks recalled INF Matt Davidson from Triple-A Reno.
  • Dodgers recalled RHP Chris Withrow from Triple-A Albuquerque.
  • Nationals recalled INF/OF Jeff Kobernus from Triple-A Syracuse.
  • Nationals recalled LHP Xavier Cedeno from Triple-A Syracuse.
  • Nationals recalled OF Corey Brown from Triple-A Syracuse.
  • Pirates recalled C Tony Sanchez from Triple-A Indianapolis.
  • Nationals recalled OF Eury Perez from Triple-A Syracuse.
  • Pirates recalled LHP Jeff Locke from Triple-A Indianapolis.
  • Pirates recalled OF Andrew Lambo from Triple-A Indianapolis.
  • Pirates recalled RHP Jared Hughes from Triple-A Indianapolis.
  • Nationals purchased the contract of INF Zachary Walters from Triple-A Syracuse.
  • Pirates activated RHP Jason Grill from the 15-day disabled list.
  • Cardinals purchased the contract of C Audry Perez from Triple-A Memphis.
  • Padres recalled RHP Brad Brach from Triple-A Tucson.
  • Padres recalled RHP Brad Boxberger from Triple-A Tucson.
  • Padres recalled RHP Anthony Bass from Triple-A Tucson.
  • Cardinals recalled 1B/OF Brock Peterson from Triple-A Memphis.
  • Cardinals recalled INF Ryan Jackson from Triple-A Memphis.
  • Cubs designated OF Dave Sappelt for assignment.
  • Cubs purchased the contract of LHP Zach Rosscup from Triple-A Iowa.
  • Cubs recalled LHP Brooks Raley from Triple-A Iowa.
  • Cubs recalled C J.C. Boscan from Triple-A Iowa.
  • Cubs recalled RHP Justin Grimm from Triple-A Iowa.
  • Giants designated LHP Dan Runzler for assignment.
  • Giants designated INF/OF Kensuke Tanaka for assignment.
  • Braves recalled C Evan Gattis from Triple-A Gwinnett.
  • Padres signed OF Will Venable to a two-year, $8.5 million contract extension.
  • Marlins purchased the contract of LHP Brian Flynn from Triple-A New Orleans.
  • Cardinals recalled RHP Carlos Martinez from Double-A Springfield.
  • Marlins designated 1B/OF Jordan Brown for assignment.
  • Marlins recalled RHP Arquimedes Caminero from Triple-A New Orleans.
  • Cardinals recalled RHP Michael Wacha from Triple-A Memphis.
  • Marlins recalled LHP Brad Hand from Triple-A New Orleans.
  • Marlins recalled C Rob Brantly from Triple-A New Orleans.
  • Cardinals recalled LHP Tyler Lyons from Triple-A Memphis.
  • Giants recalled INF Ehire Adrianza from Triple-A Fresno.
  • Giants recalled OF Juan Perez from Triple-A Fresno.
  • Giants recalled OF Francisco Peguero from Triple-A Fresno.
  • Giants recalled INF Nick Noonan from Triple-A Fresno.
  • Giants recalled RHP Jake Dunning from Triple-A Fresno.
  • Giants recalled RHP George Kontos from Triple-A Fresno.
  • Brewers recalled 1B Sean Halton from Triple-A Nashville.
  • Brewers recalled RHP Johnny Hellweg from Triple-A Nashville.
  • Brewers purchased the contract of RHP Jimmy Nelson from Triple-A Nashville.
American League:
  • Rangers sent OF Joe Benson outright to Triple-A Round Rock.
  • Blue Jays designated INF Mauro Gomez for assignment.
  • Blue Jays activated LHP Luis Perez from the 60-day disabled list.
  • Blue Jays purchased the contract of LHP Ricky Romero from Triple-A Buffalo.
  • Blue Jays recalled C Michael Nickeas from Triple-A Buffalo.
  • Blue Jays purchased the contract of RHP Jeremy Jeffress from Triple-A Buffalo.
  • Rangers activated RHP Alexi Ogando from the 15-day disabled list.
  • Mariners recalled INF Carlos Triunfel from Triple-A Tacoma.
  • Mariners recalled RHP Hector Noesi from Triple-A Tacoma.
  • Mariners recalled RHP Chance Ruffin from Triple-A Tacoma.
  • Mariners recalled RHP Erasmo Ramirez from Triple-A Tacoma.
  • Athletics purchased the contract of RHP Pat Neshek from Triple-A Sacramento.
  • Athletics recalled RHP Evan Scribner from Triple-A Sacramento.
  • Athletics recalled LHP Tommy Milone from Triple-A Sacramento.
  • Athletics designated LHP Hideki Okajima for assignment.
  • Athletics released C Luke Montz.
  • Indians recalled RHP Vinnie Pestano from Triple-A Columbus.
  • Indians recalled RHPs C.C. Lee and Josh Tomlin from Triple-A Columbus.
  • Indians recalled RHP Carlos Carrasco from Triple-A Columbus.
  • Indians activated OF/INF Ryan Raburn from the 15-day disabled list.
  • Royals recalled RHP Wade Davis from Hi-A Wilmington.
  • Royals recalled RHP Louis Coleman from Hi-A Wilmington.
  • Royals transferred LHP Noel Arguelles to the 60-day disabled list.
  • Royals designated INF Edinson Rincon for assignment.
  • Royals recalled LHP Donnie Joseph from Triple-A Omaha.
  • Royals purchased the contract of INF Pedro Ciriaco from Triple-A Omaha.
  • Royals purchased the contract of 1B Carlos Pena from Triple-A Omaha.
  • Royals recalled INF Johnny Giavotella from Triple-A Omaha.
  • White Sox transferred RHP Brian Omogrosso to the 60-day disabled list.
  • White Sox placed C Tyler Flowers on the 60-day DL with a right shoulder injury.
  • Tigers recalled C Bryan Holaday from Triple-A Toledo.
  • Tigers recalled RHP Jeremy Bonderman from Triple-A Toledo.
  • Tigers recalled LHP Jose Alvarez to Triple-A Toledo.
  • Astros acquired C Matt Pagnozzi from the Braves in exchange for cash considerations.
  • Astros transferred RHP Edgar Gonzalez to the 60-day disabled list.
  • Blue Jays recalled RHP Kyle Drabek from Triple-A Buffalo.
  • Mariners recalled LHP James Paxton from Triple-A Tacoma.
  • Rays recalled RHP Jeremy Hellickson from Double-A Montgomery.
  • Orioles recalled RHP Josh Stinson from Triple-A Norfolk.
  • Orioles recalled DH/OF Henry Urrutia to Triple-A Norfolk.
  • Orioles recalled 2B Jonathan Schoop from Triple-A Norfolk.
  • Orioles recalled INF Ryan Flaherty from High-A Frederick.
  • Rays activated LHP Matt Moore from the 15-day disabled list.

Injury Updates:

National League:

  • Rockies SP Roy Oswalt (hamstring) allowed three hits and a walk over 5 2/3 scoreless innings in a rehab start with rookie league Grand Junction Rockies on Tuesday.
  • Rockies SP Tyler Chatwood (thumb) is expected to be ready to start on Saturday against the Padres
  • Brewers RP Tom Gorzelanny (shoulder) will be examined by head team physician Dr. William Raasch on Wednesday.
  • Nationals OF Bryce Harper will receive a day off Wednesday.
  • Padres OF Carlos Quentin underwent surgery Tuesday to have debris and floating particles removed from his right knee.
  • Padres 1B Yonder Alonso (hand) hopes to return in about two weeks.
  • Giants RP Jeremy Affeldt (groin) is scheduled to throw another simulated game Friday.
  • Dodgers OF Matt Kemp (ankle) is not expected to be activated from the disabled list this week.
  • Reds RP Sean Marshall (shoulder) threw a 27-pitch bullpen session on Tuesday afternoon.
  • Reds SP Johnny Cueto (back) threw a successful 35-pitch bullpen session on Tuesday evening.
  • Braves OF Jason Heyward (jaw) was cleared to play catch and hit off a tee on Tuesday afternoon.
  • SP Tony Cingrani (back) will rejoin the Reds' rotation on Thursday against the Cardinals.
American League:
  • Mariners SP Felix Hernandez (back) is on track to start on Sunday.
  • Royals 2B Chris Getz left Tuesday's game against the Mariners due to an upset stomach and mild dizziness.
  • Red Sox SP Clay Buchholz (shoulder) will make his final rehab start with Triple-A Pawtucket on Thursday.
  • Red Sox C Jarrod Saltalamacchia will be out for the next 2-3 days to a lower back issue.
  • Indians SP Justin Masterson (ribs) will not make his next start.
  • Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow said C Carlos Corporan (concussion) could return to the field later this week.
  • Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow announced that an MRI on C Jason Castro's right knee revealed a cyst on the medial side.

Notes & Rumors:

National League:

  • Padres SP Burch Smith is expected to start on Friday against the Rockies.
  • Mets SP Zack Wheeler will throw about 28 more innings this season before being shut down.
  • Diamondbacks manager Kirk Gibson said SP Patrick Corbin could get some extra rest if he struggles again in his next outing.
  • SP Jeff Locke is expected to rejoin the Pirates' starting rotation Saturday against the Cardinals.
  • Brewers SP Johnny Hellweg will start Saturday versus the Cubs.

American League:

  • White Sox 1B Adam Dunn told FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal Tuesday that he could retire after the season.
  • Yankees SP Phil Hughes has been demoted to the bullpen.
  • Rangers SP Alexi Ogando is likely to be used as a reliever down the stretch.
  • White Sox SP Erik Johnson will make his major league debut on Wednesday against the Yankees.
  • Mariners SP James Paxton will start Saturday against the Rays.
  • SP Zach Britton will start for the Orioles on Wednesday against the Indians.
  • Indians RP Chris Perez pleaded no contest to drug abuse on Tuesday and was found guilty of receiving a small package of marijuana back in June.
  • SP Marcus Stroman is upset that the Blue Jays decided not to include him amongst its September call-ups.

Yesterday's Top Hitters:

PLAYER TEAM OPP SCORE H/AB HR R RBI BB TB SB
Brandon Barnes HOU vs MIN 6-9 L 3/4 1 1 5 1 6 0
Moises Sierra TOR @ ARI 10-4 W 3/5 1 1 3 0 8 0
Edwin Encarnacion TOR @ ARI 10-4 W 3/3 1 2 1 2 7 0
Trevor Plouffe MIN @ HOU 9-6 W 4/6 1 1 2 0 7 0
Cody Asche PHI vs WSH 6-9 L 3/4 1 1 3 0 6 0
Donovan Solano MIA @ CHC 6-2 W 3/4 0 2 2 1 5 1
Alejandro De Aza CHW @ NYY 4-6 L 3/4 1 2 1 0 6 1
Salvador Perez KC vs SEA 4-3 W 3/4 1 1 2 0 6 0
Evan Gattis ATL vs NYM 3-1 W 3/3 1 1 1 0 6 0
Andrew McCutchen PIT @ MIL 4-3 W 2/4 1 3 1 1 5 0
Josmil Pinto MIN @ HOU 9-6 W 4/5 0 2 0 1 5 0
Nate McLouth BAL @ CLE 3-4 L 2/4 1 1 3 0 5 0
Darin Mastroianni MIN @ HOU 9-6 W 3/6 0 1 3 0 4 0
Wilson Ramos WSH @ PHI 9-6 W 1/2 1 1 4 2 4 0
Christian Yelich MIA @ CHC 6-2 W 3/5 0 1 2 0 4 1
Yunel Escobar TB @ LAA 7-1 W 2/4 1 2 1 1 5 0
Mitch Moreland TEX @ OAK 5-1 W 2/4 1 1 1 1 6 0
Kyle Seager SEA @ KC 3-4 L 2/4 1 1 2 0 5 0
Miguel Montero ARI vs TOR 4-10 L 2/4 1 2 1 0 5 0
Nick Punto LAD @ COL 7-4 W 4/5 0 1 0 0 4 0
Denard Span WSH @ PHI 9-6 W 3/6 0 2 0 0 4 1
Angel Pagan SF @ SD 2-3 L 3/5 0 0 0 0 6 1
Carl Crawford LAD @ COL 7-4 W 3/5 0 1 2 0 3 0
Nick Hundley SD vs SF 3-2 W 2/2 0 2 1 1 3 0
Alex Rios TEX @ OAK 5-1 W 2/5 1 1 1 0 5 0
Eduardo Nunez NYY vs CHW 6-4 W 2/4 0 0 2 0 4 1
Didi Gregorius ARI vs TOR 4-10 L 1/2 1 1 2 0 4 0
Andrelton Simmons ATL vs NYM 3-1 W 1/3 1 1 2 0 4 0
Eric Young Jr. NYM @ ATL 1-3 L 2/3 0 1 0 1 4 1
Jose Reyes TOR @ ARI 10-4 W 3/6 0 1 1 0 3 1

Yesterday's Starting PItcher Lines:

Player Team Opponent Score IP H R ER BB K PIT DEC
Homer Bailey CIN vs STL 1-0 W 7 2 0 0 1 8 106 W
Kris Medlen ATL vs NYM 3-1 W 7 7 1 1 0 9 95 W
Michael Wacha STL @ CIN 0-1 L 6 3 0 0 2 3 80 ND
Jon Lester BOS vs DET 2-1 W 7 8 1 1 0 9 111 W
Ubaldo Jimenez CLE vs BAL 4-3 W 6 4 0 0 2 4 90 W
Max Scherzer DET @ BOS 1-2 L 7 5 2 2 3 8 111 L
Chris Sale CHW @ NYY 4-6 L 7.1 5 3 2 1 6 114 ND
Yovani Gallardo MIL vs PIT 3-4 L 7 5 2 2 3 6 104 ND
Martin Perez TEX @ OAK 5-1 W 7 8 1 1 0 5 95 W
Matt Moore TB @ LAA 7-1 W 5.1 4 1 0 4 6 94 W
Ricky Nolasco LAD @ COL 7-4 W 6 5 2 2 1 5 85 W
Gerrit Cole PIT @ MIL 4-3 W 6 5 2 2 1 5 92 ND
Madison Bumgarner SF @ SD 2-3 L 6 5 2 2 2 6 100 ND
Carlos Torres NYM @ ATL 1-3 L 7 7 3 3 1 6 97 L
Pedro Hernandez MIN @ HOU 9-6 W 6 6 2 2 0 3 70 ND
Bruce Chen KC vs SEA 4-3 W 6 6 2 2 0 2 85 ND
Robbie Erlin SD vs SF 3-2 W 5.1 6 2 2 2 5 98 ND
Gio Gonzalez WSH @ PHI 9-6 W 5.2 5 5 1 3 6 118 W
Todd Redmond TOR @ ARI 10-4 W 5 4 3 3 0 2 71 W
Hiroki Kuroda NYY vs CHW 6-4 W 6.1 7 4 4 2 7 95 ND
Tom Koehler MIA @ CHC 6-2 W 4.1 4 2 2 3 4 64 ND
Erasmo Ramirez SEA @ KC 3-4 L 6.1 7 3 3 3 3 101 ND
Bartolo Colon OAK vs TEX 1-5 L 5 8 4 1 0 3 83 L
Jhoulys Chacin COL vs LAD 4-7 L 7 9 4 4 2 3 104 L
Edwin Jackson CHC vs MIA 2-6 L 5 7 3 3 2 4 104 L
Chris Tillman BAL @ CLE 3-4 L 5.1 5 4 4 5 3 102 L
Jarred Cosart HOU vs MIN 6-9 L 4 5 4 4 3 5 90 ND
Ethan Martin PHI vs WSH 6-9 L 4.2 4 5 5 5 2 86 L
Jason Vargas LAA vs TB 1-7 L 4 10 5 5 2 3 80 L
Wade Miley ARI vs TOR 4-10 L 1.2 8 5 5 2 3 59 L


Clint Chisam
MLBDepthCharts.com

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