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Probable Pitchers for September 5, 2013
PITCHf/x cards of today's probable pitchers can be found here: BrooksBaseball.net Probable Pitchers
Yesterday's Notable Stat Lines:
National League:
(52-86) Marlins – 7 at 9 – Cubs (59-80)
- Cubs SP Jeff Samardzija was tagged for six runs in six innings.
- Marlins SP Brian Flynn yielded three runs in four innings in his major league debut.
- Marlins SS Adeiny Hechavarria went 3-for-4 and hit his second career grand slam.
- Marlins 1B Logan Morrison homered and walked twice.
- Cubs SS Starlin Castro delivered his ninth homer and his 30th double.
(63-75) Mets – 5 at 2 – Braves (85-54)
- Mets SP Dillon Gee allowed one run and four hits in seven innings to win.
- Making his Braves debut, RP Kameron Loe was tagged for five runs in 4 1/3 innings.
- Mets OF Andrew Brown hit his sixth homer, a two-run shot off Kameron Loe.
- Braves OF Justin Upton went 0-for-4, leaving him with an RBI for the 11th straight game.
(81-58) Pirates – 3 at 9 – Brewers (60-79)
- Brewers 3B Aramis Ramirez went 2-for-3 with three runs scored.
- Pirates OF Marlon Byrd went 3-for-5 with an RBI.
- Brewers SP Wily Peralta allowed three runs over six innings.
- Pirates SPFrancisco Liriano allowed seven runs in three innings.
(62-77) Giants – 13 at 5 – Padres (62-77)
- Giants SP Tim Lincecum picked up his ninth win despite a poor effort, as he allowed five runs over 5 2/3 frames.
- Padres SP Eric Stults was lit up for seven runs on nine hits over just 4 2/3 frames.
- Padres 3B Chase Headley belted a solo homer in his return to action.
- Giants 3B Pablo Sandoval launched three home runs and drove in six runs.
(71-68) Nationals – 3 at 2 – Phillies (63-77)
- Nationals SP Jordan Zimmermann allowed two runs over seven innings.
- Phillies 2B Cesar Hernandez went 2-for-3 with a two-run double.
- Nationals OF Denard Span extended his hitting streak to 17 games with a single.
- Phillies SP Roy Halladay allowed one run over six innings in a no-decision.
(80-59) Cardinals – 5 at 4 – Reds (78-62)
(16 innings)
- Cardinals 1B Matt Adams hit two extra-inning homers.
- Cardinals SP Shelby Miller surrendered three runs in 5 2/3 innings in a no-decision.
- Reds SP Bronson Arroyo allowed three runs in seven innings in a no-decision.
American League:
(56-82) White Sox – 5 at 6 – Yankees (75-64)
- Yankees 2B Robinson Cano went 3-for-4 with a home run and two RBI.
- White Sox OF Avisail Garcia went 2-for-3 with two RBI.
- Yankees SP CC Sabathia allowed three hits over 7 1/3 innings.
- White Sox SP Erik Johnson allowed five runs — three earned — over six innings.
(81-59) Tigers – 4 at 20 – Red Sox (84-57)
- Red Sox DH David Ortiz went 3-for-5 with two home runs and four RBI.
- Tigers 1B Prince Fielder went 2-for-3 with his 22nd home run of the year.
- Red Sox 3B Will Middlebrooks went 3-for-5 with a home run and four RBI.
- Tigers SP Rick Porcello allowed nine runs — eight earned — including three home runs.
- Red Sox SP Ryan Dempster allowed four runs over six innings in a win.
(63-76) Mariners – 6 at 4 – Royals (72-67)
- Mariners DH Kendrys Morales hit a two-run home run in the top of the ninth inning.
- Mariners RP Danny Farquhar earned his 12th save with a perfect ninth inning.
- Royals SP Ervin Santana allowed four runs in just 3 1/3 innings of a no-decision.
- Mariners SP Taijuan Walker allowed four runs over five innings in a no-decision.
(73-65) Orioles – 4 at 6 – Indians (74-65)
- Indians C Yan Gomes went 3-for-4 with two RBI.
- Orioles 3B Manny Machado hit his 13th home run of the season.
- Indians SP Zach McAllister allowed four runs over 4 2/3 innings in a no-decision.
- Orioles SP Zach Britton allowed four runs over 2 1/3 innings in a no-decision.
(80-59) Rangers – 4 at 11 – Athletics (80-59)
- Athletics SP Jarrod Parker allowed two runs over six innings.
- Athletics SP Brett Anderson picked up his second three-inning save.
- Rangers SP Yu Darvish gave up five runs in five-plus innings and walked six.
- Athletics OF Coco Crisp went 2-for-4 with a homer and four RBI.
- Athletics 1B Daric Barton went 2-for-3 with a two-run homer off Yu Darvish and a walk.
(61-77) Twins – 5 at 6 – Astros (46-93)
- Astros OF Trevor Crowe delivered a game-winning single in the bottom of the ninth.
- Twins OF Alex Presley went 2-for-4 and hit a three-run homer.
(77-61) Rays – 3 at 1 – Angels (64-74)
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Rays OF Wil Myers clubbed two home runs.
- Rays RP Fernando Rodney worked a perfect ninth inning, preserving a two-run lead and earning his 32nd save of the season.
- Rays SP Jeremy Hellickson scattered four hits over 5 1/3 shutout innings.
- Angels SP Jered Weaver surrendered three runs on six hits over seven innings.
Inter League:
(64-76) Blue Jays – 3 at 4 – Diamondbacks (70-68) (10 innings)
- Diamondbacks 2B Willie Bloomquist went 3-for-5 and plated the winning run in the bottom of the 10th.
- Diamondbacks SP Randall Delgado pitched seven innings of three-run ball.
- Blue Jays C J.P. Arencibia went hitless in a fourth straight start, dropping his average to .207.
Player Transactions:
National League:
- Cubs designated OF Cole Gillespie for assignment.
- Cubs claimed RHP Daniel Bard off waivers from the Red Sox.
- Cubs designated RHP Michael Bowden for assignment.
- Cubs purchased the contract of RHP Chang-yong Lim from Triple-A Iowa.
- Rockies sent OF Tyler Colvin outright to Triple-A Colorado Springs.
American League:
- Astros recalled OF Marc Krauss from Triple-A Oklahoma City.
- Twins signed RHP Mark Hamburger to a minor league contract.
- Royals activated OF Lorenzo Cain from the 15-day disabled list.
Injury Updates:
National League:
- Padres OF Cameron Maybin is scheduled to undergo surgery on his right wrist in the near future.
- Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez said OF Jordan Schafer (back) should be ready to play on Friday.
- Braves OF Reed Johnson (Achilles) hopes to return later this month, but he realizes time is running out on his chance to participate in the playoffs.
- Pirates SP James McDonald (shoulder) has been sent to Triple-A Indianapolis to begin a rehab assignment.
- Mets general manager Sandy Alderson said that the final decision rests with SP Matt Harvey as to whether the young right-hander will undergo Tommy John surgery.
- Mets 1B Ike Davis (oblique) received an anti-inflammatory injection Tuesday.
- Phillies SP Cole Hamels left Monday's start prematurely due to back discomfort.
- Pirates OF Starling Marte (hand) remains unable to throw with full effort or swing two-handed.
- Rockies SP Roy Oswalt (hamstring) will be activated from the disabled list and appear in Sunday's game in San Diego.
- Cardinals manager Mike Matheny said late Wednesday night that 1B Allen Craig will head back to St. Louis to "get a closer look" at his sprained left foot.
- Rockies SP Tyler Chatwood (thumb) has been cleared to start on Saturday against the Padres after throwing a successful bullpen session Wednesday.
- Rockies 3B Nolan Arenado left Wednesday's game against the Dodgers with a thumb injury.
- Nationals manager Davey Johnson revealed Wednesday that SP Stephen Strasburg has dealt with minor hamstring soreness for a "couple starts."
- Dodgers SP Hyun-Jin Ryu will not start Friday in Cincinnati due to middle back stiffness.
- Cardinals C Tony Cruz (forearm) took batting practice Wednesday.
- Pirates manager Clint Hurdle said that SP Wandy Rodriguez (forearm, elbow) threw his best bullpen session yet on Tuesday.
American League:
- Orioles SP Jason Hammel (forearm) is on track to be activated from the disabled list on Thursday.
- Royals OF Lorzeo Cain (oblique) is scheduled to take a normal round of batting practice on Friday.
- Rangers SS Elvis Andrus (back) was out of the starting lineup for a fourth straight day on Wednesday.
- Athletics C Derek Norris (toe) confirmed that he's ready for a Thursday activation from the disabled list.
- The Blue Jays have shut OF Jose Bautista (hip) down for the season.
- Twins SP Kyle Gibson has been placed on the Triple-A DL with a right groin strain.
- Astros C Jason Castro told the media that his sprained right knee is improving.
- Indians manager Terry Francona admitted that OF Ryan Raburn isn't entirely healed.
- Indians SP Corey Kluber (finger) will start Saturday against the Mets.
- Twins SP Mike Pelfrey's velocity continues to improve.
- White Sox RP Ramon Troncoso (chest) threw close to 40 pitches in a simulated game Wednesday.
- Tigers SS Jose Iglesias left Wednesday's game against the Red Sox due to bilateral shin splits.
- Angels manager Mike Scioscia still expects 2B Howie Kendrick (knee) to return this season.
- Royals 2B Chris Getz underwent concussion tests Wednesday.
Notes & Rumors:
National League:
- Giants SP Barry Zito has been moved back to the bullpen.
- Nationals RP Ross Ohlendorf has been moved to the bullpen.
- Nationals RP Tanner Roark will make his first career MLB start on Saturday in Miami against the Marlins.
- Diamondbacks manager Kirk Gibson said rookie shortstop Chris Owings will receive playing time in September.
- Cubs manager Dale Sveum said RP Pedro Strop could be used in save situations this month.
- The Nationals elected not to promote 2B Danny Espinosa when rosters expanded because they didn't want him to sit on the bench.
- If the Marlins stick with their stated goal of shutting SP Jose Fernandez down around 170 innings, he will only make a maximum of two more starts.
- Padres SP Andrew Cashner's next start will come on Tuesday against the Phillies.
- Padres SP Joe Wieland (elbow) is hoping to pitch in winter ball.
- Cardinals RP Michael Wacha will start on Sunday against the Pirates.
American League:
- Astros RP Josh Zeid is experimenting with a new arm angle.
- Astros SS Jonathan Villar vowed to stay aggressive on the base paths on Wednesday, one day after he was yanked in the second inning against Minnesota for a miscue.
- Angels SP Tommy Hanson has coughed up 14 runs over 19 2/3 innings since he was demoted to Triple-A.
- Yankees RP David Huff will start on Saturday against the Red Sox in Phil Hughes' place.
- 1B Paul Konerko has been telling friends that he wants to return to the White Sox next year, reports Bob Nightengale of USA TODAY.
- Indians RP Josh Tomlin may draw a start this month.
- Yankees RP Mariano Rivera reiterated that he won't change his mind about retiring after this season.
Yesterday's Top Hitters:
| PLAYER | TEAM | OPP | SCORE | H/AB | HR | R | RBI | BB | TB | SB |
| Pablo Sandoval | SF | @ SD | 13-5 W | 4/5 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| David Ortiz | BOS | vs DET | 20-4 W | 3/5 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Wil Myers | TB | @ LAA | 3-1 W | 3/4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Will Middlebrooks | BOS | vs DET | 20-4 W | 3/5 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Adeiny Hechavarria | MIA | @ CHC | 7-9 L | 3/4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Matt Adams | STL | @ CIN | 5-4 W | 2/5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Hunter Pence | SF | @ SD | 13-5 W | 2/5 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Coco Crisp | OAK | vs TEX | 11-4 W | 2/4 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Stephen Drew | BOS | vs DET | 20-4 W | 2/2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| Josh Rutledge | COL | vs LAD | 7-5 W | 3/4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Robinson Cano | NYY | vs CHW | 6-5 W | 3/4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Daniel Nava | BOS | vs DET | 20-4 W | 2/4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Dioner Navarro | CHC | vs MIA | 9-7 W | 2/5 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Lucas Duda | NYM | @ ATL | 5-2 W | 3/5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Ryan Lavarnway | BOS | vs DET | 20-4 W | 2/2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Josh Donaldson | OAK | vs TEX | 11-4 W | 2/5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Daric Barton | OAK | vs TEX | 11-4 W | 2/3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Alex Presley | MIN | @ HOU | 5-6 L | 2/4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Starlin Castro | CHC | vs MIA | 9-7 W | 2/5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Prince Fielder | DET | @ BOS | 4-20 L | 2/3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Aramis Ramirez | MIL | vs PIT | 9-3 W | 2/3 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Kendrys Morales | SEA | @ KC | 6-4 W | 2/5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Mike Napoli | BOS | vs DET | 20-4 W | 2/5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Brandon Moss | OAK | vs TEX | 11-4 W | 2/4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Yan Gomes | CLE | vs BAL | 6-4 W | 3/4 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Brandon Phillips | CIN | vs STL | 4-5 L | 2/6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Logan Morrison | MIA | @ CHC | 7-9 L | 1/3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| Ryan Doumit | MIN | @ HOU | 5-6 L | 2/4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Brett Gardner | NYY | vs CHW | 6-5 W | 2/4 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Michael Young | LAD | @ COL | 5-7 L | 3/5 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Yesterday's Starting Pitcher Lines:
| Player | Team | Opponent | Score | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K | PIT | DEC |
| Dillon Gee | NYM | @ ATL | 5-2 W | 7 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 102 | W |
| Randall Delgado | ARI | vs TOR | 4-3 W | 7 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 98 | ND |
| Roy Halladay | PHI | vs WSH | 2-3 L | 6 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 99 | ND |
| Jeremy Hellickson | TB | @ LAA | 3-1 W | 5.1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 71 | W |
| Jordan Zimmermann | WSH | @ PHI | 3-2 W | 7 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 105 | W |
| Jarrod Parker | OAK | vs TEX | 11-4 W | 6 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 87 | W |
| Bronson Arroyo | CIN | vs STL | 4-5 L | 7 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 92 | ND |
| CC Sabathia | NYY | vs CHW | 6-5 W | 7.1 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 111 | W |
| Jordan Lyles | HOU | vs MIN | 6-5 W | 6.1 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 105 | ND |
| Jered Weaver | LAA | vs TB | 1-3 L | 7 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 95 | L |
| Mark Buehrle | TOR | @ ARI | 3-4 L | 6.1 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 102 | ND |
| Jorge De La Rosa | COL | vs LAD | 7-5 W | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 95 | W |
| Ryan Dempster | BOS | vs DET | 20-4 W | 6 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 100 | W |
| Wily Peralta | MIL | vs PIT | 9-3 W | 6 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 101 | W |
| Shelby Miller | STL | @ CIN | 5-4 W | 5.2 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 95 | ND |
| Zach McAllister | CLE | vs BAL | 6-4 W | 4.2 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 96 | ND |
| Taijuan Walker | SEA | @ KC | 6-4 W | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 79 | ND |
| Erik Johnson | CHW | @ NYY | 5-6 L | 6 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 105 | L |
| Edinson Volquez | LAD | @ COL | 5-7 L | 4 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 75 | L |
| Jeff Samardzija | CHC | vs MIA | 9-7 W | 6 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 9 | 110 | ND |
| Brian Flynn | MIA | @ CHC | 7-9 L | 4 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 81 | ND |
| Tim Lincecum | SF | @ SD | 13-5 W | 5.2 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 111 | W |
| Yu Darvish | TEX | @ OAK | 4-11 L | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 100 | L |
| Liam Hendriks | MIN | @ HOU | 5-6 L | 4.1 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 98 | ND |
| Zach Britton | BAL | @ CLE | 4-6 L | 2.1 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 54 | ND |
| Ervin Santana | KC | vs SEA | 4-6 L | 3.1 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 71 | ND |
| Eric Stults | SD | vs SF | 5-13 L | 4.2 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 84 | L |
| Rick Porcello | DET | @ BOS | 4-20 L | 5 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 102 | L |
| Francisco Liriano | PIT | @ MIL | 3-9 L | 3 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 73 | L |
| Kameron Loe | ATL | vs NYM | 2-5 L | 4.1 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 102 | L |
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Clint Chisam
MLBDepthCharts.com
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