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Probable Pitchers for July 13, 2013

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

Yesterday's Notable Stat Lines:

National League:

(40-49) Mets – 2 at 3 – Pirates (55-36) (11 innings)
  • Mets SP Jeremy Hefner allowed two runs in seven innings in a tough-luck no-decision.
  • Pirates SS Jordy Mercer delivered a walk-off RBI single.
  • Pirates SP Charlie Morton gave up two runs over seven innings in a no-decision.
  • Pirates 3B Pedro Alvarez connected for a two-run home run.
  • Mets 3B David Wright finished 2-for-5 with an RBI single.
(45-49) Rockies – 3 at 0 – Dodgers (46-46)
  • Rockies SP Juan Nicasio allowed zero runs while giving up three hits and striking out three in his return to the rotation.
(47-46) Nationals – 3 at 8 – Marlins (34-57)
  • Marlins SP Nathan Eovaldi allowed three runs over six innings.
  • Nationals SP Stephen Strasburg struggled through the worst start of his career, giving up seven runs over just two innings.
  • Marlins OF Giancarlo Stanton swatted a two-run homer off Stephen Strasburg.
  • Nationals OF Denard Span singled, walked, stole a base, and scored a run.
(52-41) Reds – 4 at 2 – Braves (53-40)
(37-55) Brewers – 1 at 2 – Diamondbacks (49-44)
  • Diamondbacks SP Patrick Corbin struck out 10 while allowing one run in 6 2/3 innings.
  • Diamondbacks RP David Hernandez struck out two in a perfect ninth to earn a save.
  • Brewers RP Tom Gorzelanny surrendered just a pair of unearned runs over six innings.
  • Brewers OF Carlos Gomez went 0-for-4 on and is in a 1-for-24 slump over the last seven games.
(56-35) Cardinals – 3 at 2 – Cubs (41-50)
  • Cubs OF Nate Schierholtz went 0-for-3 with a walk.
  • Cardinals 1B Allen Craig went 1-for-4 with an RBI.
  • Cardinals RP Joe Kelly allowed one run in 5 1/3 innings while striking out four.
  • Cubs RP Carlos Villanueva took a loss after surrendering two runs in six innings.
  • Cubs RP Pedro Strop struck out the side in the eighth and is still unscored upon as a cub.
  • Cardinals OF Carlos Beltran went 3-for-4 with a triple and a double.
  • Cubs 2B Darwin Barney went 0-for-4.
(42-50) Giants – 10 at 1 – Padres (41-53)

American League:

(37-53) Twins – 0 at 2 – Yankees (51-42)
  • Yankees RP Mariano Rivera tossed a perfect ninth inning for his 30th save of the season.
  • Yankees SP Hiroki Kuroda tossed five scoreless innings giving up six hits while striking out five.
  • Twins SP Scott Diamond tossed 3 1/3 scoreless innings giving up one hit, but walking three.
  • Yankees 2B Robinson Cano had an RBI double and walked twice.
  • Twins OF Oswaldo Arcia went 0-for-4 with four strikeouts.
(44-48) Blue Jays – 5 at 8 – Orioles (52-42)
  • Orioles SP Chris Tillman yielded three runs over six innings.
  • Blue Jays SP Mark Buehrle was hammered for a season-high eight runs over six innings.
  • Orioles OF Adam Jones went 3-for-4 with a go-ahead three-run homer and three runs scored.
  • Orioles 1B Chris Davis launched his 35th home run of the season.
  • Blue Jays C J.P. Arencibia went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run.
(53-40) Rangers – 2 at 7 – Tigers (51-41)
  • Tigers SS Jhonny Peralta went 2-for-4 with a two-run double.
  • Tigers SP Doug Fister pitched well, allowing just two runs on eight hits over his six innings of work.
  • Rangers C A.J. Pierzynski belted his ninth home run of the season in a losing effort.
  • Rangers SP Justin Grimm struggled mightily surrendering seven runs on ten hits, and eventually departed in the fourth inning due to to right forearm soreness.
(43-47) Royals – 0 at 3 – Indians (49-44)
  • Filling in for Chris Perez who was unavailable, Indians RP Cody Allen picked up his second save of the season.
  • Indians OF Michael Bourn delivered a pinch-hit, two-run double in the seventh inning.
  • Indians SP Corey Kluber delivered an outstanding performance, surrendering just three hits and three walks over 7 2/3 scoreless innings.
  • Royals 3B Mike Moustakas went 2-for-4.
  • Royals RP Bruce Chen was terrific in his first start of the 2013 season, allowing just one hit and a walk over six scoreless innings.
(58-37) Red Sox – 4 at 2 – Athletics (54-39)
  • Red Sox OF Shane Victorino took a pitch off his right hand in the eighth inning.
  • Red Sox SP John Lackey allowed two runs and three hits in seven innings.
(33-59) Astros – 2 at 1 – Rays (53-41)
  • Astros C Chris Corporan delivered a two-run single in the first inning.
  • Astros RP Jose Veras slammed the door, protecting a 2-0 lead and earning his 18th save of the season.
  • Astros SP Jarred Cosart was absolutely scintillating in his MLB debut, scattering two hits and three walks over eight scoreless innings.
  • Rays 2B Ben Zobrist spoiled the party in Jarred Cosart’s MLB debut, breaking up the rookie right-hander’s no-hit bit with a one-out single in the seventh inning.
  • Rays SP David Price delivered a tremendous effort, allowing just two runs on eight hits while striking out three.
(44-47) Angels – 3 at 8 – Mariners (41-52)
  • Mariners C Mike Zunino turned in his first three-hit game.
  • Angels SP Jerome Williams was pounded for six runs in 3 1/3 innings.
  • Mariners SP Joe Saunders allowed no runs for seven innings and has now won three straight starts.
  • Mariners OF Raul Ibanez hit his 23rd and 24th homers and even mixed in a double.
Inter League:
(36-53) White Sox – at – Phillies (46-47) (Postponed)

Player Transactions:

National League:

  • Pirates transferred RHP James McDonald from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list.
  • Brewers signed INF/OF Eric Patterson to a minor league contract.
  • Rockies sent RHP Joseph Gardner outright to Double-A Tulsa.
  • Padres optioned RHP Miles Mikolas to Triple-A Tucson.
  • Padres activated 2B Jedd Gyorko from the 15-day disabled list.
  • Padres activated 1B Yonder Alonso from the 15-day disabled list.
  • Brewers signed 1B/OF Micah Owings to a minor league contract.
  • Padres designated INF Pedro Ciriaco for assignment.
  • Padres placed OF Kyle Blanks on the 15 day disabled list with Achilles tendinitis.
  • Brewers recalled OF Khris Davis from Triple-A Nashville.
  • Rockies recalled RHP Juan Nicasio from Triple-A Colorado Springs.
  • Rockies optioned LHP Drew Pomeranz to Double-A Tulsa.
  • Padres purchased the contract of Sean O'Sullivan from Triple-A Tuscon.
American League:
  • Orioles acquired RHP Tim Alderson from the Pirates in exchange for 1B/OF Russ Canzler.
  • Indians recalled RHP Chen-Chang Lee from Triple-A Columbus.
  • Indians optioned RHP Danny Salazar to Triple-A Columbus.
  • Yankees agreed to terms with first-round pick OF Aaron Judge.
  • White Sox acquired OF Brandon Jacobs from the Red Sox for LHP Matt Thornton.
  • Orioles purchased the contract of RHP Jairo Asencio from Triple-A Norfolk.
  • Athletics sent INF Adam Rosales outright to Triple-A Sacramento.
  • Mariners recalled LHP Bobby LaFromboise from Triple-A Tacoma.
  • Mariners recalled RHP Hector Noesi from Triple-A Tacoma.
  • Mariners optioned RHP Blake Beavan to Triple-A Tacoma.
  • Mariners optioned RHP Erasmo Ramirez to Low-A Everett.
  • Orioles designated RHP Jair Jurrjens for assignment.
  • White Sox recall LHP Donnie Veal from Triple-A Charlotte.
  • Red Sox transferred LHP Andrew Miller from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list.
  • Astros activated OF Justin Maxwell from the 7-day disabled list.
  • Astros optioned RHP Jarred Cosart to Triple-A Oklahoma City.

Injury Updates:

National League:

  • Mets RP Frank Francisco (elbow) resumed his rehab assignment Friday, allowing a run on one hit for the Gulf Coast League Mets.
  • Nationals RP Ryan Mattheus (hand) will begin a rehab assignment with the Gulf Coast League Nationals on Friday.
  • Cardinals OF Matt Holliday (hamstring) indicated after Thursday's game that he's unlikely to need a disabled list stint, calling himself "day-to-day."
  • Giants RP Santiago Casilla (knee) will be activated from the disabled list on Friday or Saturday.
  • Giants SP Ryan Vogelsong (hand) was pleased with how he felt during a 30-pitch bullpen session Thursday.
  • Mets manager Terry Collins said Friday that SP Jon Niese (shoulder) has begun long-tossing in Florida.
  • Mets manager Terry Collins said Friday that C Travis d'Arnaud (foot) is doing "everything except playing."
  • Marlins OF Chris Coghlan (back) has been cleared to resume baseball activities.
  • Nationals SP Ross Detwiler (back) has not started a throwing program.
  • Nationals SP Jordan Zimmermann (neck) underwent X-rays and an MRI on Friday.
  • Reds RP Sean Marshall (shoulder) threw 25 pitches to hitters Friday.
  • Mets SP Matt Harvey (blister) threw a successful bullpen session Friday.
  • Dodgers OF Yasiel Puig was removed from Friday's game against the Rockies in the fifth inning due to an apparent injury.
  • Braves C Evan Gattis (oblique) went 0-for-4 with a pair of strikeouts in his first rehab game with Triple-A Gwinnett on Friday.
  • Braves OF Justin Upton was removed from Friday's game against the Reds due to a strained left calf.
  • Braves OF Jordan Schafer's (ankle) MRI results revealed an undiscovered stress fracture in his injured ankle on Friday, which will sideline him for an additional month.
  • Braves OF B.J. Upton has been diagnosed with a right adductor muscle strain after leaving Friday's game against the Reds in the first inning.
  • Brewers SP Marco Estrada (hamstring, back) will throw a bullpen session on Saturday.
American League:
  • Rangers prospect 3B Joey Gallo will not participate in Sunday's All-Star Futures Game at Citi Field due to a strained groin.
  • Blue Jays general manager Alex Anthopoulos said that 3B Brett Lawrie (ankle) could be activated from the disabled list as soon as Friday.
  • Rangers DH Lance Berkman (hip) believes he'll be activated from the disabled list on July 22, the first day he's eligible.
  • Red Sox SS Stephen Drew (hamstring) has increased the intensity of his running in recent days.
  • Indians SP Zach McAllister (finger) is slated to throw four innings Saturday in his first minor league rehab start with Double-A Akron.
  • Rangers OF Craig Gentry (hand) will likely begin a minor league rehab assignment Monday with Double-A Frisco.
  • Rangers OF Jeff Baker (thumb) will likely begin a minor league rehab assignment Monday with Double-A Frisco.
  • Orioles DH Chris Dickerson (shoulder) will avoid a trip to the disabled list.
  • White Sox RP Jesse Crain (shoulder) said Friday that he's still dealing with soreness.
  • Yankees DH Derek Jeter (quad) has been ruled out through the All-Star break after being diagnosed with a Grade 1 right quad strain.
  • Red Sox SP Clay Buchholz (shoulder) threw a successful bullpen session on Friday.

Notes and Rumors:

National League:
  • ESPN's Buster Olney reports that the Diamondbacks are one of the teams that have discussed a trade for White Sox SP Jake Peavy.
  • The Blue Jays did not sign first-round pick Phil Bickford before Friday's deadline.
  • The Braves will recall OF Jose Constanza from Triple-A Gwinnett on Saturday.
  • Giants manager Bruce Bochy confirmed Friday that RP Sergio Romo will replace one of the ineligible pitchers on the National League All-Star team.
  • Dodgers RP Kenley Jansen ranks fourth amongst closers in K/9 rate with 12.51.
  • The Giants are expected to promote OF Jeff Francoeur from Triple-A Fresno on Saturday.
  • Nationals RP Rafael Soriano currently has the lowest strikeout rate of his career since his rookie season.
  • Braves RP Craig Kimbrel has allowed just one run since May 8.
  • Diamondbacks C Miguel Montero is 6-for-34 (.176) in July.
American League:

  • Mariners manager Eric Wedge indicated Friday that SP Erasmo Ramirez will return to the Mariners' starting rotation after the All-Star break.
  • Red Sox 1B Mike Napoli is 6-for-32 (.188) in July.
  • Twins 1B Justin Morneau is off to a 4-for-36 (.111) start in July.
  • Angels RP Ernesto Frieri's 13.6 K/9 ratio is the highest of his career.
  • White Sox RP Addison Reed has a 6.35 ERA over 17 innings since June 1.
  • Red Sox RP Brandon Workman will be recalled to make his first major league start against the Athletics on Sunday.
  • Indians SS Francisco Lindor will be promoted to Double-A Akron after participating in Sunday's Futures game.

Yesterday's Top Hitters:

PLAYER TEAM OPP SCORE H/AB HR R RBI BB TB SB
Raul Ibanez SEA vs LAA 8-3 W 3/4 2 2 3 0 10 0
Adam Jones BAL vs TOR 8-5 W 3/4 1 3 3 0 7 0
A.J. Pierzynski TEX @ DET 2-7 L 3/4 1 1 1 0 6 0
Carlos Beltran STL @ CHC 3-2 W 3/4 0 1 1 0 6 0
Chris Davis BAL vs TOR 8-5 W 2/4 1 2 2 0 5 0
Brandon Crawford SF @ SD 10-1 W 3/4 0 2 0 1 5 0
Buster Posey SF @ SD 10-1 W 2/4 0 0 5 0 3 0
J.P. Arencibia TOR @ BAL 5-8 L 2/4 1 1 2 0 5 0
Kendrys Morales SEA vs LAA 8-3 W 2/4 1 2 1 0 5 0
Edwin Encarnacion TOR @ BAL 5-8 L 2/5 1 2 1 0 5 0
Starlin Castro CHC vs STL 2-3 L 2/3 1 1 1 0 5 0
Mike Zunino SEA vs LAA 8-3 W 3/4 0 1 1 0 4 0
Marco Scutaro SF @ SD 10-1 W 3/4 0 1 2 1 3 0
J.J. Hardy BAL vs TOR 8-5 W 1/3 1 1 3 0 4 0
Giancarlo Stanton MIA vs WSH 8-3 W 1/4 1 2 2 1 4 0
Mike Trout LAA @ SEA 3-8 L 2/3 0 1 1 1 4 0
Colby Rasmus TOR @ BAL 5-8 L 3/5 0 1 0 0 4 0
Kyle Seager SEA vs LAA 8-3 W 1/3 1 2 1 1 4 0
Torii Hunter DET vs TEX 7-2 W 2/4 0 2 1 0 3 0
DJ LeMahieu COL @ LAD 3-0 W 3/5 0 1 1 0 3 0
Carlos Santana CLE vs KC 3-0 W 2/3 0 1 1 1 3 0
Brian McCann ATL vs CIN 2-4 L 1/3 1 1 1 1 4 0
Kirk Nieuwenhuis NYM @ PIT 2-3 L 1/3 1 1 1 1 4 0
Marcell Ozuna MIA vs WSH 8-3 W 1/4 0 1 3 0 3 0
Matt Carpenter STL @ CHC 3-2 W 2/4 0 1 1 1 3 0
Jose Reyes TOR @ BAL 5-8 L 3/5 0 1 0 0 3 0
Jhonny Peralta DET vs TEX 7-2 W 2/4 0 0 2 0 3 0
Derek Dietrich MIA vs WSH 8-3 W 2/4 0 2 1 0 2 0
Pedro Alvarez PIT vs NYM 3-2 W 1/5 1 1 2 0 4 0
Adam Lind TOR @ BAL 5-8 L 2/5 0 0 2 0 3 0


Yesterday's Starting Pitcher Lines:

Player Team Opponent Score IP H R ER BB K PIT DEC
Corey Kluber CLE vs KC 3-0 W 7.2 3 0 0 3 8 112 W
Jarred Cosart HOU @ TB 2-1 W 8 2 0 0 3 2 96 W
Bruce Chen KC @ CLE 0-3 L 6 1 0 0 1 4 97 ND
Juan Nicasio COL @ LAD 3-0 W 7 3 0 0 1 3 101 W
Joe Saunders SEA vs LAA 8-3 W 7 5 0 0 2 5 109 W
Bronson Arroyo CIN @ ATL 4-2 W 7 3 1 1 1 3 90 W
Jarrod Parker OAK vs BOS 2-4 L 7 3 2 2 0 3 93 ND
Jeremy Hefner NYM @ PIT 2-3 L 7 3 2 2 0 3 78 ND
David Price TB vs HOU 1-2 L 9 8 2 2 0 3 87 L
Tom Gorzelanny MIL @ ARI 1-2 L 6 3 2 0 1 4 84 L
John Lackey BOS @ OAK 4-2 W 7 3 2 2 4 5 113 W
Patrick Corbin ARI vs MIL 2-1 W 6.2 7 1 1 2 10 113 W
Clayton Kershaw LAD vs COL 0-3 L 7 6 3 3 1 10 104 L
Joe Kelly STL @ CHC 3-2 W 5.1 3 1 1 2 4 73 W
Charlie Morton PIT vs NYM 3-2 W 7 6 2 2 1 4 93 ND
Hiroki Kuroda NYY vs MIN 2-0 W 5 6 0 0 2 5 90 W
Carlos Villanueva CHC vs STL 2-3 L 6 4 2 2 2 4 90 L
Chad Gaudin SF @ SD 10-1 W 5 3 1 1 4 5 86 W
Scott Diamond MIN @ NYY 0-2 L 3.1 1 0 0 3 1 64 ND
Nate Eovaldi MIA vs WSH 8-3 W 6 3 3 3 4 5 100 W
Doug Fister DET vs TEX 7-2 W 6 8 2 2 2 5 106 W
Chris Tillman BAL vs TOR 8-5 W 6 8 3 3 1 5 108 W
Sean O'Sullivan SD vs SF 1-10 L 5 6 2 2 3 4 102 L
Kris Medlen ATL vs CIN 2-4 L 4 9 4 4 1 4 90 L
Mark Buehrle TOR @ BAL 5-8 L 6 9 8 8 0 4 101 L
Jerome Williams LAA @ SEA 3-8 L 3.1 7 6 6 1 1 68 L
Stephen Strasburg WSH @ MIA 3-8 L 2 5 7 7 4 2 66 L
Justin Grimm TEX @ DET 2-7 L 3.1 10 7 7 2 3 70 L

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