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The Week In Albert Pujols Playing Through Pain, May 13-May 19
Albert Pujols runs well, basically.
Last week, we saw positive indications that Albert Pujols was playing in less pain. This week, we saw positive indications that Albert Pujols is playing in less pain still. Someday, perhaps, he'll be playing in no pain, except the pain we all feel knowing that death is coming to claim us all, and also knowing we'll never be as handy around the house as our fathers were.
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May 20, 2013 1:50 PM
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Brandon McCarthy on Catcher Framing
What the cerebral Diamondbacks starter thinks about the importance of framing pitches.
Diamondbacks starter Brandon McCarthy is known as one of baseball’s most thoughtful, analytical pitchers; two years ago, he famously embraced advanced statistics and remade himself as a pitcher by perfecting a two-seamer that helped him get groundballs more often. As a result, he’s pretty popular on the internet. I asked him to provide the pitcher’s perspective on the importance of pitch framing and receiving skills.
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May 20, 2013 7:00 AM
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Around the League: May 20th, 2013
News and notes from around the league for May 20, 2013.
Thanks to Jason Martinez and Clint Chisam of MLB Depth Charts, we'll now be bringing you daily news, notes, transactions, injury updates, and notable performances from the previous day's games...throughout the entire season! And if you like what you see here, don't forget to check out MLBDC's Insider subscription, which also includes starting pitcher rankings and matchups, top 25 batter vs. pitcher stat rankings, lineup tracker (includes lineups from past seven games), rotation report, stat tracker, and more!
Yesterday's Notable Stat Lines:
National League:
(26-18) Reds - 2 at 3 - Phillies (21-23)
- Phillies C Erik Kratz hit a game-tying solo home run in a comeback win.
- Reds SP Homer Bailey tossed seven scoreless innings in a no decision.
- Reds RP Aroldis Chapman blew his second straight save chance while picking up the loss.
- Phillies SP Jonathan Pettibone went 7 innings allowing just one earned run in a no decision.
- Phillies 3B Freddy Galvis hit his 3rd homer of the year.
- Reds OF Jay Bruce stayed hot launching his 5th bomb of the season.
(25-19) Diamondbacks - 1 at 2 - Marlins (12-32)
- Marlins SP Ricky Nolasco whiffed 11 batters while allowing one run over eight frames for the win.
- Marlins RP Michael Dunn nailed down his second career save.
- Marlins RP Steve Cishek was pulled from a save chance after allowing a two-out single and a walk.
- Diamondbacks SP Wade Miley allowed two runs over six innings in a losing effort.
- Marlins OF Marcell Ozuna drove in two runs with a two-RBI double.
(17-25) Dodgers - 2 at 5 - Braves (25-18)
- Dodgers SP Matt Magill pitched well striking out 8 over 5 scoreless innings in a no decision.
- Braves SP Mike Minor struck out 9 while allowing just two runs in 6 innings.
- Braves OF Jordan Schafer went 1-for-2 with two RBI and two walks.
- Dodgers 1B Adrian Gonzalez knocked in a pair of runs in the loss.
- Braves RP Craig Kimbrel picked up his 3rd save in three days and 14th save of the season.
(17-24) Mets - 4 at 3 - Cubs (18-25)
- Mets RP Bobby Parnell earned his 6th save of 2013.
- Cubs SP Travis Wood allowed three earned runs over seven innings. Wood also launced a homerun in the 5th inning.
- Mets SP Dillon Gee went 5 innings allowing three runs and eight hits in a no decision.
- Mets got homers from OF Juan Lagares and 2B Daniel Murphy.
- Cubs OF Ryan Sweeney hit his 1st jack of the year.
(23-21) Nationals - 4 at 13 - Padres (20-23)
- Padres SP Andrew Cashner allowed three runs on seven hits over six-plus inning for his third win of the season.
- Nationals SP Dan Haren was pulled in the fifth inning after giving up seven runs.
- Padres SS Everth Cabrera continued to run wild on the basepaths stealing three more bags, upping his season total to 18.
- Padres 1B Yonder Alonso had a great day at the plate going 3-for-4 with three runs scored, a homer and two RBI.
- Padres got homers from OF Will Venable and OF Kyle Blanks.
- Nationals 3B Ryan Zimmerman hit just his 3rd homer of the year.
(17-25) Brewers - 2 at 4 - Cardinals (28-15)
(24-20) Giants - 0 at 5 - Rockies (24-20)
- Giants SP Barry Zito allowed five runs on 11 hits over 5 2/3 innings and was tagged with the loss.
- Rockies SP Juan Nicasio threw six scoreless innings for the win.
- Rockies OF Dexter Fowler went 4-for-5 with two runs.
- Rockies OF Carlos Gonzalez went 2-for-3 with two RBI, a run scored, a stolen base and two walks.
(17-25) Blue Jays - at - Yankees (26-16) (Postponed)
(20-20) Royals - 3 at 4 - Athletics (23-22)
- Royals SP Luis Mendoza allowed just two runs on eight hits over six innings.
- Athletics RP Ryan Cook earned his first save of the season filling in for Grant Balfour who was unavailable.
- Athletics SP A.J. Griffin gave up three runs on seven hits over six innings in a no-decision.
- Athletics OF Yoenis Cespedes hit his 8th homer of the year.
- Royals OF Alex Gordon went 4-for-5 with an RBI and a run scored.
(19-23) White Sox - 2 at 6 - Angels (17-27)
- Angels SP Jason Vargas threw seven scoreless innings for the win.
- Angels 2B Howie Kendrick went 2-for-4 with a double and two RBI.
- White Sox SP Jake Peavy was charged with four earned runs on four hits over six innings in a loss.
- Angels SS Erick Aybar went 1-for-3 with three RBI and a walk.
- Angels RP Ernesto Frieri picked up his 9th save of the year.
(20-24) Mariners - 0 at 6 - Indians (25-17)
- Indians SP Justin Masterson struck out a season-high 11 batters while tossing seven scoreless frames for the win.
- Mariners SP Felix Hernandez wasn't sharp, allowing six runs -- five earned -- over just five innings.
- Indians OF Michael Brantley had an RBI single and a three-run homer.
- Indians are now a major league leading 14-3 in the month of May.
- Indians got two hits each from OF Michael Bourn, 2B Jason Kipnis and SS Mike Aviles.
(23-20) Rays - 3 at 1 - Orioles (23-20)
- Rays SP Matt Moore ran his record to 8-0 after tossing seven innings of one-run ball
- Rays RP Fernando Rodney bounced back from last Thursday's disastrous outing with a 1-2-3 ninth to notch his eighth save of the season.
- Orioles SP Chris Tillman allowed three runs on just five hits and a walk over six innings.
- Rays DH Luke Scott belted a solo homer.
(23-19) Tigers - 8 at 11 - Rangers (29-15)
- Rangers SP Derek Holland allowed four runs on eight hits and last just 4 2/3 innings in a no-decision.
- Tigers 3B Miguel Cabrera went 4-for-4 with three home runs and five RBI.
- Tigers SP Doug Fister was knocked around for five earned runs on nine hits over 4 2/3 innings.
- Rangers OF David Murphy went 2-for-3 with a home run and four RBI.
(27-17) Red Sox - 5 at 1 - Twins (18-22)
- Red Sox 3B Will Middlebrooks hit his 8th homer of the year while Dustin Pedroia launched just his 2nd.
- Red Sox SP John Lackey went 6 scoreless innings for the win while striking out five.
- Twins SP Pedro Hernandez suffered his 1st loss of the year giving up three runs in 4.1 innnigs.
Inter League:
(12-32) Astros - 0 at 1 - Pirates (26-18)
- Pirates RP Jason Grilli earned his 17th save of the season.
- Pirates SP Jeff Locke fired seven scoreless innings for the win. Locke has allowed just 7 earned runs over his last 6 starts posting an excellent 2.73 ERA and 1.16 WHIP.
- Astros SP Lucas Harrell allowed just one run over seven innings in a tough luck loss.
- Pirates 3B Pedro Alvarez supplied the only run of the game with a homer in the 5th inning.
Player Transactions:
National League:
- The Cubs are expected to designate RHP Michael Bowden for assignment on Tuesday.
- Mets prospect SP Rafael Montero has been promoted to Triple-A Las Vegas.
- Dodgers optioned C Tim Federowicz to Triple-A Albuquerque.
- Dodgers activated 2B Mark Ellis from the 15-day disabled list.
American League:
- Rangers recalled INF Jurickson Profar from Triple-A Round Rock.
- Rangers placed 2B Ian Kinsler on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to May 18, with an intercoastal strain.
- Blue Jays transferred RHP Sergio Santos from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list.
- Blue Jays claimed RHP Thad Weber off waivers from the Padres, optioned him to Triple-A Buffalo.
- Angels released INF Bill Hall.
- Angels sent RHP Barry Enright outright to Triple-A Salt Lake.
- Angels optioned INF Luis Jimenez to Triple-A Salt Lake.
- Rays optioned LHP Alex Torres to Triple-A Durham.
- Orioles recalled 3B Danny Valencia from Triple-A Norfolk.
- Twins activated RHP Cole De Vries from the 15-day disabled list, optioned him to Triple-A Rochester.
Injury Updates:
National League:
- Phillies C Carlos Ruiz (hamstring) will undergo an MRI on Monday.
- Padres OF Cameron Maybin (wrist) could begin a rehab assignment Friday.
- Pirates OF Andrew McCutchen is day-to-day with right knee soreness.
- Nationals SP Nate Karns allowed three runs on seven hits over six innings and had six strikeouts in his start at Double-A Harrisburg.
- Dodgers OF Scott Van Slyke left Sunday's game with an apparent leg injury.
- Phillies 1B Ryan Howard will have a precautionary MRI on his left knee Monday.
- Rockies SP Roy Oswalt struck out nine while allowing only a bunt single over five innings in an extended spring training start on Saturday.
- Marlins 1B Joe Mahoney (hamstring) will begin a rehab assignment with High-A Jupiter this week.
- Marlins 1B Logan Morrison (knee) is slated to begin a rehab assignment with High-A Jupiter on Monday.
- Cardinals SP Jake Westbrook (elbow) played light catch on Sunday.
- Phillies RP Mike Adams could be placed on the disabled list if he doesn't feel significant improvement with his back by Tuesday.
- Pirates SP James McDonald (shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment with Double-A Altoona on May 27.
- Pirates SS John McDonald (back) is also dealing with a right elbow injury.
- Dodgers 3B Luis Cruz is nursing a sore throwing elbow.
- Rockies OF Michael Cuddyer (neck) expects to be activated from the disabled list on Friday when first eligible.
- Diamondbacks SS Willie Bloomquist (oblique) could begin a rehab assignment midway through the week.
- Diamondbacks OF Adam Eaton (elbow) played five innings in center field for High-A Visalia on Friday.
- Mets OF Andrew Brown has been placed on the 7-day disabled list with Triple-A Las Vegas.
American League:
- Indians SP Daisuke Matsuzaka (oblique) is expected to be activated from the disabled list with Triple-A Columbus in 2-4 weeks.
- Red Sox C David Ross (concussion) has reported improvement and could begin working out soon.
- Mariners SP Aaron Harang (back) threw a bullpen session Sunday with no issues and is in line to start on Tuesday in Anaheim.
- Orioles C Taylor Teagarden (thumb) will start a hitting and catching program on Monday.
- Orioles 2B Brian Roberts (knee) will have the sutures removed from his right leg on Monday.
- Athletics OF Josh Reddick (wrist) has been taking some dry swings but is not ready to take batting practice yet.
Notes and Rumors:
National League:
- Cardinals SP Tyler Lyons will be called up to start on Wednesday against the Padres.
- Phillies SP Tyler Cloyd will be recalled to start on Tuesday against the Marlins.
- Phillies OF Ben Revere hasn't started for four straight games.
American League:
- Rays manager Joe Maddon said he planned to have SP Jake Odorizzi make all of the starts in place of the injured David Price (triceps).
- Orioles SP Freddy Garcia will start on Monday against the Yankees.
Clint Chisam
May 20, 2013 5:12 AM
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Effectively Wild Episode 206: When Does it Make Sense to Fire Managers?/What We Think about Hot Streaks
Ben and Sam talk about the circumstances under which they'd feel comfortable recommending that a manager be fired, then discuss different beliefs about hot streaks.
Ben and Sam talk about the circumstances under which they'd feel comfortable recommending that a manager be fired, then discuss different beliefs about hot streaks.
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Games of May 16-19
Four days of prospect goodness in this weekend update, which includes a note on the recently promoted Jurickson Profar.
Games of Thursday, May 16
Pitching Prospect of the Day: Rafael De Paula, RHP, Yankees (Low-A Charleston): 6.0 IP, 3 H, 2 ER, 1 BB, 11 K. De Paula is smoothing out all of his mechanical issues while dominating Low-A with superior stuff; 39.1 IP, 24 H, 12 ER, 17 BB, 69 K in eight starts.
Position Prospect of the Day: Maikel Franco, 3B, Phillies (High-A Clearwater): 2-4, 2 HR, 2 R, 3 RBI; potential solid-average hit tool; easy plus power potential; easy plus arm; .292/.346/.538 with 16 2B, 1 3B, 8 HR, 13 BB, and 28 K in 171 at-bats.
Other notable prospect performances on May 16:
“The Good”
- Greg Bird, 1B, Yankees (Low-A Charleston): 2-3, 3B, HR, 2 R, 2 RBI, BB, K; plus power potential; hit tool will be tested at higher levels; 1B-only defensive profile; .286/.424/.443 with 9 2B, 2 3B, 3 HR in 140 at-bats.
- Byron Buxton, CF, Twins (Low-A Cedar Rapids): 2-5, HR, R, 4 RBI, SB; setting the world on fire thus far, Buxton hit a walk off grand slam in this one; .321/.426/.551 with 10 2B, 4 3B, 6 HR, and 18 SB in 156 at-bats.
- Odubel Herrera, 2B, Rangers (Double-A Frisco): 4-5, 2 2B, 3B, 2 R, RBI; quick bat; high-energy type; profiles best as a future utility player.
- Angelo Gumbs, 2B, Yankees (High-A Tampa): 3-5, 2 2B, 2 R, K, SB; plus bat speed; potential solid-average hit tool; plus power potential; plus runner; improving defensive ability; just returning from the disabled list.
- Taylor Rogers, LHP, Twins (High-A Fort Myers): 7.0 IP, 5 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 8 K; average fastball; average curveball; average changeup; advanced command; back-end ceiling; 29.0 IP, 25 H, 5 ER, 5 BB, 17 K in five High-A outings.
- Addison Russell, SS, Athletics (High-A Stockton): 2-4, 3B, HR, 2 R, 3 RBI, 2 BB; potential plus hit too; plus power potential; plus arm; soft hands; glove has plus-plus potential; average runner; righting the ship after a tough start to the season; .279/.326/.721 with 3 2B, 2 3B, and 4 HR in 43 at-bats.
- Luis Sardinas, SS, Rangers (High-A Myrtle Beach): 4-5, 2B, 3B, R, 5 RBI, SB; hit tool has easy plus potential; defensive profile could be plus plus; working to add mass to hopefully improve the power part of his game; .302/.358/.377 with 6 2B, 3 3B, and 12 SB in 162 at-bats.
- Ross Stripling, RHP, Dodgers (Double-A Chattanooga): 6.0 IP, 8 H, 2 ER, 0 BB, 7 K; fastball sitting 92-93; curveball/changeup will both be major-league-level pitches; stock on the rise; back-end profile; 45.2 IP, 37 H, 14 ER, 12 BB, 49 K in eight starts.
- Noah Syndergaard, RHP, Mets (High-A St. Lucie): 6.2 IP, 7 H, 2 ER, 0 BB, 10 K; check out the Monday Morning Ten Pack for Jason Cole’s insight on Syndergaard; 44.2 IP, 42 H, 13 ER, 13 BB, 48 K in eight starts.
- Yordano Ventura, RHP, Royals (Double-A Northwest Arkansas): 6.0 IP, 3 H, 2 ER, 0 BB, 9 K; lightning fast arm; changeup has taken strides in 2013; curveball is a hammer; stock on the rise; 40.1 IP, 24 H, 8 ER, 14 BB, 56 K in eight starts.
- Michael Wacha, RHP, Cardinals (Triple-A Memphis): 7.0 IP, 2 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 8 K; proving he is ready to be the next man up if the opportunity arises in St. Louis; stock on the rise; 47.2 IP, 29 H, 10 ER, 14 BB, 32 K in eight starts.
- Mike Wright, RHP, Orioles (Double-A Bowie): 6.0 IP, 2 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 8 K; solid-average fastball with good sink; solid-average slider; average changeup; fills up bottom of the strike zone; back-end starter profile; 41.1 IP, 43 H, 17 ER, 13 BB, and 38 K in eight starts.
- Christian Yelich, LF, Marlins (Double-A Jacksonville): 3-4, 2B, HR, 3 R, 2 RBI, BB; only a matter of time until he finds a home in the Miami outfield; .306/.374/.648 with 9 2B, 5 3B, and 6 HR in 108 Double-A at-bats.
Episode 45: You Spin Me Round
Paul was away in Philly being a Wedding Singer so Mike Gianella pinch hits in Episode 45.
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Jason forgot to press the record button on the first pass, and then forgot to time stamp the agenda on the 2nd pass. President Joe Hamrahi has suspended Jason for 2 days for not knowing the podcast rulebook.
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Around the League: May 19, 2013
News and notes from around the league for May 19, 2013.
Thanks to Jason Martinez and Clint Chisam of MLB Depth Charts, we'll now be bringing you daily news, notes, transactions, injury updates, and notable performances from the previous day's games...throughout the entire season! And if you like what you see here, don't forget to check out MLBDC's Insider subscription, which also includes starting pitcher rankings and matchups, top 25 batter vs. pitcher stat rankings, lineup tracker (includes lineups from past seven games), rotation report, stat tracker, and more!
Probable Pitchers for May 19, 2013
PITCHf/x cards of today's probable pitchers can be found here: BrooksBaseball.net Probable Pitchers
Yesterday's Notable Stat Lines:
National League:
(26-17) Reds - 10 at 0 - Phillies (20-23)
(25-18) Diamondbacks - 1 at 0 - Marlins (11-32)
(17-24) Dodgers - 1 at 3 - Braves (24-18)
- Braves SP Kris Medlen allowed just one (unearned) run in seven innings.
- Braves RP Craig Kimbrel picked up an easy save.
- Dodgers SP Chris Capuano allowed one earned run over 7 1/3 innings in a no-decision.
- Dodgers RP Kenley Jansen took the loss after allowing two runs in the eighth inning.
(16-24) Mets - 2 at 8 - Cubs (18-24)
(23-20) Nationals - 1 at 2 - Padres (19-23)
- Padres SP Eric Stults allowed just one earned run over 8 innings picking up his 4th win of the year.
- Nationals SP Jordan Zimmermann gave up just one earned run over 8 innings but still picked up a loss.
- Padres RP Huston Street picked up his 10th save of the year.
- Padres 1B Yonder Alonso hit his 5th homer of the season.
(17-24) Brewers - 6 at 4 - Cardinals (27-15) (10 innings)
- Brewers SS Jean Segura finished 3-for-4 with two RBI.
- Brewers SP Marco Estrada yielded four earned runs in 5 2/3 innings in a no-decision.
- Cardinals SP Lance Lynn gave up four earned runs in five innings.
- Brewers RP Jim Henderson earned his 8th save of the year.
(24-19) Giants - 2 at 10 - Rockies (23-20)
- Giants SP Tim Lincecum allowed six runs and seven hits over 5 innings while picking up the loss.
- Rockies SP Tyler Chatwood allowed one run and seven hits over 5.2 innings for the win.
- Rockies C Wilin Rosario hit his 9th homer of the season.
- Rockies SS Troy Tulowitzki went 4-for-5 with two RBI, and a run scored.
- Rockies OF Dexter Fowler went 3-for-5 with two RBI, three runs scored and a stolen base.
(17-25) Blue Jays - 2 at 7 - Yankees (26-16)
- Yankees RP David Phelps tossed seven innings of one-run ball.
- Blue Jays SP Brandon Morrow yielded five runs in five innings.
- Yankees 2B Robinson Cano launched a pair of two-run homers.
- Yankees DH Travis Hafner (shoulder) clubbed a two-run homer in his return to action Saturday.
(20-19) Royals - 1 at 2 - Athletics (22-22)
- Royals SP Ervin Santana notched another quality start spinning seven innings of two-run ball, striking out five and allowing four hits and three walks.
- Athletics SP Tommy Milone allowed just one earned run over 6 innings for the win.
- Athletics RP Grant Balfour earned his 8th save of the season.
- Athletics got RBI's from SS Jed Lowrie and 1B Brandon Moss.
- Royals DH Billy Butler went 2-for-4 with an RBI.
(18-22) White Sox - 9 at 12 - Angels (16-26)
- Angels 1B Mark Trumbo slugged his 10th home run of the season.
- White Sox RP Hector Santiago lasted only 3 1/3 innings in a losing effort.
- Angels SP Joe Blanton gave up four earned runs and eleven hits over 4.1 innings in a no decision.
- Angels RP Ernesto Frieri picked up his 8th save of the year.
- White Sox C Hector Gimenez had a huge night going 4-for-5 with a homerun and 3 RBI.
(20-23) Mariners - 4 at 5 - Indians (24-17)
- Indians 1B Mark Reynolds went 3-for-5 with a solo home run, an RBI single and a walk-off fielder's choice.
- Indians RP Chris Perez blew his second save of the season.
- Indians SP Zach McAllister turned in another strong outing, allowing two runs over 7 1/3 innings in a no-decision.
- Mariners SP Joe Saunders gave up four runs in 5 1/3 innings in a no-decision.
- Mariners OF Raul Ibanez's recent power surge continued, as he launched a solo homer.
(22-20) Rays - 10 at 6 - Orioles (23-19)
- Rays OF Matt Joyce finished 3-for-5 with a homer and five RBI.
- Orioles RP Jim Johnson blew his second consecutive save.
- Orioles SP Jair Jurrjens surrendered four earned runs over five innings.
- Orioles OF Adam Jones tallied three RBI in a losing effort.
(23-18) Tigers - 2 at 7 - Rangers (28-15)
- Rangers SS Elvis Andrus went 5-for-5 with two RBI and two stolen bases.
- Tigers SP Anibal Sanchez was rocked for six runs -- five earned -- in 2 2/3 innings.
- Rangers SP Justin Grimm went 6.2 innings with two earned runs and seven hits for his 3rd win of the year.
- Rangers 1B Mitch Moreland hit his 10th homer of the year.
(26-17) Red Sox - 12 at 5 - Twins (18-21)
- Twins SP Scott Diamond was hammered for six earned runs in 4 1/3 innings.
- Red Sox SP Ryan Dempster allowed five earned runs over 4 2/3 innings.
- Red Sox DH David Ortiz was 3-for-4 with two homers and six RBI.
- Twins SS Pedro Florimon went 2-for-5 with two RBI, a run scored and a stolen base.
- Red Sox OF Daniel Nava went 2-for-4 with a homer and three RBI.
- Red Sox C Ryan Lavarnway knocked in his first two runs of the year.
Inter League:
(12-31) Astros - 4 at 2 - Pirates (25-18) (11 innings)
- Astros C Jason Castro had two hits and scored the winning run.
- Astros C Jose Altuve went 3-for-5, his first game since May 13.
- Pirates SP A.J. Burnett allowed one run over seven innings but took a no-decision.
- Astros SP Erik Bedard allowed two runs in six innings and took a no-decision.
Player Transactions:
National League:
- Braves signed LHP Joe Beimel to a minor league contract.
- Padres activated OF Carlos Quentin from the paternity leave list.
- Padres optioned RHP Brad Brach to Triple-A Tucson.
- Marlins signed INF Gil Velazquez to a minor league contract; assigned him to Triple-A New Orleans.
- Cardinals recalled RHP Mitchell Boggs from Triple-A Memphis.
- Cardinals placed LHP Jaime Garcia on the 15-day disabled list with a left shoulder strain.
- Rockies recalled RHP Tyler Chatwood from Triple-A Colorado Springs.
- Rockies optioned RHP Rob Scahill to Triple-A Colorado Springs.
- Braves recalled RHP Cory Rasmus from Triple-A Gwinnett.
- Braves placed LHP Eric O'Flaherty on the 15-day disabled list with a strained left elbow.
- Giants recalled RHP Jean Machi from Triple-A Fresno.
- Giants optioned 1B Brett Pill to Triple-A Fresno.
- Reds recalled 1B Neftali Soto from Triple-A Louisville.
- Reds optioned LHP Tony Cingrani to Triple-A Louisville.
American League:
- Rays recalled LHP Jeff Beliveau from Triple-A Durham.
- Orioles optioned INF Ryan Flaherty to Triple-A Norfolk.
- Athletics activated OF Chris Young from the 15-day disabled list.
- Athletics designated 1B Daric Barton for assignment.
- Blue Jays promoted prospect right-hander John Stilson to Triple-A Buffalo.
- Astros optioned INF Jacob Elmore to Triple-A Oklahoma City.
- Angels designated OF Scott Cousins for assignment.
- Angels claimed INF Chris Nelson off waivers from the Yankees.
- Orioles transferred 2B Brian Roberts from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list.
- Orioles placed OF Nolan Reimold on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to May 12, with a right hamstring strain.
- Orioles recalled RHP Jake Arrieta from Triple-A Norfolk.
- Orioles optioned RHP Alex Burnett to Triple-A Norfolk.
- Orioles purchased the contract of RHP Jair Jurrjens from Triple-A Norfolk.
- White Sox recalled LHP Donnie Veal from Triple-A Charlotte.
- Yankees designated INF Alberto Gonzalez for assignment.
- Yankees acquired INF Reid Brignac from the Rockies for cash considerations.
- White Sox optioned RHP Deunte Heath to Triple-A Charlotte.
Injury Updates:
National League:
- Nationals OF Jayson Werth is going to Chicago to see another specialist regarding his tight right hamstring.
- Padres SP Cory Luebke (elbow) has had his throwing program stopped for the second time this year in his attempt to return from Tommy John surgery.
- An MRI taken Saturday on Braves RP Eric O'Flaherty's left arm revealed a torn ulnar collateral ligament.
- Phillies SP John Lannan (quad) threw a bullpen session on Saturday afternoon in Clearwater, Florida.
- Marlins OF Giancarlo Stanton (hamstring) could begin jogging sometime next week.
- Cubs SP Matt Garza (lat) will return from the disabled list to start Tuesday's game against the Pirates.
- Mets GM Sandy Alderson confirmed Friday that C Travis d'Arnaud (foot) should be ready to play in minor league games by the end of June.
- Dodgers manager Don Mattingly said that 3B Jerry Hairston Jr. (knee, groin) had "a little bit of a setback."
American League:
- Rays C Jose Molina said he was "OK" after Saturday's game after exiting due to left hamstring tightness.
- Blue Jays SP Josh Johnson (triceps) will begin a rehab assignment Monday with High-A Dunedin.
- Red Sox OF Jackie Bradley went 1-for-3 with a triple in his return from the disabled list Friday with Triple-A Pawtucket.
- Red Sox prospect SP Matt Barnes allowed three runs on five hits over six innings and had seven strikeouts in his start Friday with Double-A Portland.
- Angels RP Kevin Jepsen (triceps) is expected to begin a rehab assignment early next week.
- The New York Post confirms Yankees C Chris Stewart (groin) will not be placed on the disabled list.
Notes and Rumors:
National League:
- Nationals RP Zach Duke will start for the Nationals on Monday against the Giants.
- Mets 1B Ike Davis was told Satturday by Mets general manger Sandy Alderson that a demotion is not imminent.
- The Cubs are moving SP Carlos Villanueva to the bullpen.
American League:
- The Rays have officially announced that SP Jake Odorizzi will be Monday's starter against the Blue Jays.
Clint Chisam
May 19, 2013 6:00 AM
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Around the League: May 18th, 2013
News and notes from around the league for May 18, 2013.
Thanks to Jason Martinez and Clint Chisam of MLB Depth Charts, we'll now be bringing you daily news, notes, transactions, injury updates, and notable performances from the previous day's games...throughout the entire season! And if you like what you see here, don't forget to check out MLBDC's Insider subscription, which also includes starting pitcher rankings and matchups, top 25 batter vs. pitcher stat rankings, lineup tracker (includes lineups from past seven games), rotation report, stat tracker, and more!
Probable Pitchers for May 18, 2013
PITCHf/x cards of today's probable pitchers can be found here: BrooksBaseball.net Probable Pitchers
Yesterday's Notable Stat Lines:
National League:
(25-17) Reds - 3 at 5 - Phillies (20-22)
- Phillies C Carlos Ruiz went 1-for-3 with a sacrifice fly.
- Phillies SP Cliff Lee allowed two runs over seven innings in a no-decision.
- Reds SP Tony Cingrani yielded three runs in five innings in a no-decision.
- Reds 1B Joey Votto went 2-for-4 with a solo homer.
(24-18) Diamondbacks - 9 at 2 - Marlins (11-31)
- Diamondbacks 1B Paul Goldschmidt swatted a pair of two-run homers.
- Diamondbacks SP Trevor Cahill was terrific, surrendering only one run on five hits over his eight innings.
- Marlins C Rob Brantly drove home his 11th run of the season.
- Marlins SP Kevin Slowey was knocked around in Friday’s loss to the Diamondbacks, surrendering six runs on seven hits in only three innings of work.
(17-23) Dodgers - 5 at 8 - Braves (23-18)
- Braves OF Justin Upton smacked a go-ahead grand slam and knocked in five runs.
- Braves SP Paul Maholm allowed four runs (two earned) in six innings.
- Dodgers SP Hyun-Jin Ryu gave up two runs in five innings Friday in a no-decision.
- Braves OF Jason Heyward (appendectomy) went 2-for-4 with an RBI single, a walk and two runs scored in his return from the disabled list.
- Dodgers 1B Scott Van Slyke clubbed a pair of solo homers.
(16-23) Mets - 3 at 2 - Cubs (17-24)
- Mets SP Matt Harvey allowed two runs in 7 1/3 innings to move to 5-0.
- Cubs RP Kyuji Fujikawa struck out two in a perfect inning Friday versus the Mets.
- Mets 3B David Wright went 3-for-4 with a homer and a steal.
(23-19) Nationals - 6 at 5 - Padres (18-23) (10 innings)
- Nationals SP Gio Gonzalez went 6.2 innings allowing two runs and six hits in a tough luck no decision.
- Padres SP Burch Smith gave up five runs and six hits in 5.1 innings while striking out eight in a loss.
- Nationals 1B Adam LaRoche homered twice while knocking in four.
- Padres 2B Jedd Gyorko hit his 4th homer of the year.
- Nationals got homers from 3B Ryan Zimmerman and 1B Chad Tracy.
(16-24) Brewers - 6 at 7 - Cardinals (27-14)
- Cardinals 3B David Freese launched a grand slam.
- Cardinals SP Jaime Garcia got the win despite giving up six runs in 5 1/3 innings.
- Brewers SP Wily Peralta was knocked around for seven runs (six earned) over five innings.
- Brewers 3B Aramis Ramirez connected for a pair of three-run homers.
(24-17) Giants - 9 at 10 - Rockies (21-20)
- Rockies 1B Jordan Pacheco went 2-for-5 with a grand slam and five RBI.
- Rockies SP Jorge De La Rosa was tagged for five runs in five innings.
- Giants SP Madison Bumgarner was knocked around for nine runs (seven earned) over 4 2/3 innings in a loss.
- Giants 2B Marco Scutaro went 3-for-5 with an RBI single and a run scored.
(17-24) Blue Jays - 0 at 5 - Yankees (25-16)
- Yankees SP Hiroki Kuroda was dominant, giving up two hits over eight shutout innings.
- Blue Jays SP Mark Buehrle was charged with five runs over six-plus innings Friday in a loss to the Yankees.
- Yankees C Austin Romine went 2-for-3 with an RBI double and a run scored.
- Yankees OF Brett Gardner went 2-for-3 with a walk, a triple and an RBI single.
- Blue Jays 1B Edwin Encarnacion went 2-for-4 with a double.
(20-18) Royals - 1 at 2 - Athletics (21-22)
- Athletics SS Adam Rosales hit a go-ahead homer off James Shields in the eighth.
- Athletics SP Jarrod Parker pitched seven innings of one-run ball in a no-decision.
- Royals SP James Shields took a complete-game loss after giving up two runs in eight innings.
- Athletics OF Yoenis Cespedes went 0-for-4 to drop under the Mendoza Line at .198.
(18-21) White Sox - 3 at 0 - Angels (15-26)
- White Sox OF Alex Rios went 2-for-3 with a homer and a walk, extending his hitting streak to 12 games.
- Angels SS Erick Aybar went 0-for-4 and is just 11-for-51 this month.
- White Sox SP Chris Sale struck out 12 in 7 2/3 scoreless innings.
(20-22) Mariners - 3 at 6 - Indians (23-17) (10 innings)
- Indians 2B Jason Kipnis blasted a three-run walkoff homer in the tenth inning.
- Indians SP Ubaldo Jimenez delivered another strong effort in a no-decision against the Mariners on Friday, surrendering two runs on seven hits over his five frames.
- Mariners OF Raul Ibanez remained red hot in an extra-inning loss, going 3-for-5 with a two-run homer.
- Mariners SP Brandon Maurer turned in a quality start in a no-decision, allowing three runs on five hits over his six frames.
(21-20) Rays - 12 at 10 - Orioles (23-18)
- Ryas RP Joel Peralta recorded the final four outs to preserve a two-run lead and earn his first save of the season.
- Rays OF Kelly Johnson homered and drove home four runs.
- Rays SP Jeremy Hellickson pitched poorly, but still earned a victory after allowing eight runs on 10 hits over his 7 2/3 innings.
- Orioles OF Chris Dickerson smashed a three-run homer in a losing effort.
- Orioles SP Jason Hammel was obliterated in a losing effort, getting torched for seven runs on 10 hits over his 4 2/3 innings of work.
(23-17) Tigers - 2 at 1 - Rangers (27-15)
- Tigers 3B Miguel Cabrera went 3-for-4 with an RBI double and a run scored.
- Tigers RP Jose Valverde shut the Rangers down in the ninth inning, preserving a one-run lead and earning his fourth save of the season.
- Tigers SP Rick Porcello was impressive, allowing only one run on five hits over 5 2/3 innings.
- Rangers C Geovany Soto homered for the second consecutive game, but that was the entirety of the Rangers offensive attack.
- Rangers SP Nick Tepesch pitched decently in a losing effort, allowing two runs on six hits over his five innings.
(25-17) Red Sox - 3 at 2 - Twins (18-20) (10 innings)
- Red Sox RP Koji Uehara notched his first save of the season in 10 innings.
- Red Sox SP Clay Buchholz yielded two runs in seven innings in a no-decision.
- Twins SP Vance Worley showed some signs of life, as he allowed one unearned run over six innings as part of a no-decision.
- Red Sox DH David Ortiz went 3-for-4 with an RBI single.
- Twins OF Josh Willingham was hitless in four at-bats and is hitting .198 for the year.
Inter League:
(11-31) Astros - 4 at 5 - Pirates (25-17)
- Pirates 3B Pedro Alvarez went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer.
- Pirates RP Jeanmar Gomez was touched up for four runs (three earned) in 4 2/3 innings in a no-decision.
- Astros SP Jordan Lyles allowed two runs (one earned) in five-plus innings in a no-decision.
- Astros C Jason Castro went 0-for-2 with a walk and a sacrifice fly.
Player Transactions:
National League:
- Marlins purchased the contract of LHP Duane Below from Triple-A New Orleans.
- Marlins designated RHP Jon Rauch for assignment.
- Rockies SP Tyler Chatwood will be recalled from Triple-A Colorado to start against the Giants on Saturday.
- Pirates recalled RHP Jared Hughes from Triple-A Indianapolis.
- Pirates placed RHP Jose Contreras on the bereavement list.
- Mets SP Zack Wheeler was placed on the 7-day disabled list with Triple-A Las Vegas due to his recent clavicle soreness.
- Padres designated RHP Thad Weber for assignment.
- Padres purchased the contract of RHP Tim Stauffer from Triple-A Tucson.
- Braves placed RHP Jordan Walden on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to May 12, with right shoulder inflammation.
- Nationals acquired C Brian Jeroloman from the Pirates in exchange for cash considerations.
- Phillies recalled RHP B.J. Rosenberg from Triple-A Lehigh Valley.
- Phillies optioned LHP Raul Valdes to Triple-A Lehigh Valley.
American League:
- Twins released LHP Rafael Perez.
- Yankees recalled LHP Vidal Nuno from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
- Yankees placed LHP Andy Pettitte on the 15-day disabled list with a strained trapezius muscle.
- Athletics purchased the contract of RHP Hideki Okajima from Triple-A Sacramento.
- Athletics designated RHP Chris Resop for assignment.
- Tigers prospect left-hander Casey Crosby was placed on the 7-day disabled list with Triple-A due to a left shoulder impingement.
- Mariners transferred RHP Stephen Pryor from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list.
- Mariners optioned RHP Hector Noesi to Triple-A Tacoma.
- Mariners purchased the contract of RHP Danny Farquhar from Triple-A Tacoma.
- Indians activated RHP Vinnie Pestano from the 15-day disabled list.
- Royals released RHP Blaine Boyer.
- Royals recalled OF David Lough from Triple-A Omaha.
- Royals placed OF Jarrod Dyson on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to May 16, with a sprained right ankle.
Injury Updates:
National League:
- Dodgers 2B Mark Ellis was removed early from Friday's rehab game as a precautionary measure due to poor field conditions.
- Nationals manager Davey Johnson confirmed Friday that SP Ross Detwiler will not make his scheduled start against the Giants on Monday due to a lower back injury.
- Dodgers 2B Mark Ellis (quad) was scheduled to play four innings and receive two at-bats during his rehab game with Double-A Chattanooga on Friday, but was removed from the game after just three innings and one at-bat.
- Mets SP Jenrry Mejia (elbow) racked up six strikeouts over three innings during his first minor league rehab start with High-A St. Lucie on Friday.
- Cardinals SPJake Westbrook (elbow) isn't expected to return from the disabled list when he's first eligible.
- Mets prospect catcher Travis d'Arnaud (foot) can't do anything weight-bearing for another two weeks.
- Phillies RP Mike Adams went for an MRI which revealed a mild mid-back strain.
- The Cubs will wait to see how SP Matt Garza (lat) feels and how his bullpen session goes Saturday before they make a decision about activating him.
- Rockies OF Michael Cuddyer (neck) isn't sure he'll be ready for activation from the disabled list on May 24 when first eligible.
- Pirates 2B Chase d'Arnaud (thumb) began a rehab assignment with High-A Bradenton on Thursday.
American League:
- Royals OF Jarrod Dyson has been diagnosed with a mild high ankle sprain and is expected to be sidelined for 2-to-4 weeks.
- Twins assistant general manager Rob Antony said Friday that SP Rich Harden's rehab has been "slow" and "not very well to be honest".
- Rangers SP Alexi Ogando (biceps) underwent an MRI which revealed no structural damage.
- Indians SP Brett Myers (elbow) fared well in his first minor league rehab start with Double-A Akron on Friday, allowing just one hit and a walk over three scoreless innings of work.
- Twins OF Darin Mastroianni will undergo surgery on Wednesday to repair a bone chip on his left ankle, and will be sidelined for at least six weeks.
- Angels SP Jered Weaver (elbow) threw four innings in a simulated game Friday and feels ready for a minor league rehab assignment.
- Athletics OF Chris Young (quad) had some cramping in his leg after Thursday's rehab game, but hopes to be activated from the disabled list on Saturday.
- Orioles 3B Wilson Betemit (knee) began jogging in a pool on Friday.
- Orioles C Taylor Teagarden (thumb) had the splint removed from his dislocated left thumb on Friday.
- Athletics C John Jaso (leg) indicated Friday that his right leg is still sore, making him unlikely to be available for Friday night's game against the Royals.
- Angels RP Sean Burnett (forearm) will pitch in a minor league rehab game Saturday with High-A Inland Empire.
- Athletics SP Brett Anderson was diagnosed with a navicular stress fracture of his right foot and will be shut down for four weeks.
- Red Sox C David Ross is still experiencing concussion symptoms and is likely to be re-examined Monday in Boston.
- Blue Jays OF Rajai Davis (oblique) has been sent to Florida to start his rehab.
- Blue Jays SP Josh Johnson (triceps) is on track to make a rehab start on Monday or Tuesday.
- Blue Jays SP Dustin McGowan (shoulder) will continue his minor league rehab assignment with Triple-A Buffalo.
- Orioles SP Miguel Gonzalez (thumb) is expected to be activated to start Tuesday against the Yankees.
- Astros SP Bud Norris (back) will have his next start pushed back to Tuesday against the Royals.
- Rangers SP Colby Lewis (elbow) is expected to rejoin the Rangers' rotation in the first week of June.
- The Mariners think SP Aaron Harang (back) will be ready to make his next start.
- Yankees manager Joe Girardi said 3B Kevin Youkilis (back) will take batting practice "pretty soon."
- White Sox 2B Gordon Beckham (hand) could be activated from the disabled list for the series against the Marlins next weekend.
- White Sox SP John Danks (shoulder) could rejoin the rotation next weekend.
Notes and Rumors:
National League:
- Padres OF Carlos Quentin will return from the paternity leave list Saturday.
- Rockies SP Juan Nicasio has had his next start pushed back a day, and will now start against the Giants on Sunday.
American League:
- Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times hears that Rays prospect right-hander Jake Odorizzi is the most likely option to fill in for David Price (triceps) in the starting rotation.
- Astros SP Lucas Harrell will move up in the rotation to start Sunday against the Pirates.
Clint Chisam
May 18, 2013 9:20 AM
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