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Probable Pitchers for August 11, 2013
PITCHf/x cards of today's probable pitchers can be found here: BrooksBaseball.net Probable Pitchers
Yesterday's Notable Stat Lines:
- Padres RP Tyson Ross tossed seven innings of one-run ball.
- Reds SP Tony Cingrani gave up two (unearned) runs while striking out five.
- Cubs C Welington Castillo homered, walked twice and drove in two runs.
- Cardinals OF Matt Holliday went 2-for-3 with two home runs and four RBI.
- Cubs RP Carlos Villanueva allowed four runs over six innings in a no-decision.
- Cardinals SP Michael Wacha allowed two runs in five innings but took a no-decision.
- Nationals OF Jayson Werth finished 3-for-5 with a homer and three RBI.
- Nationals SP Taylor Jordan allowed four earned runs in five innings in a no-decision.
- Phillies SP Cliff Lee gave up three earned runs in six innings.
- Marlins SP Nathan Eovaldi spun seven scoreless frames giving up only one hit.
- Braves RP Alex Wood fired six innings of scoreless ball giving up just two hits while striking out seven.
- Rockies OF Dexter Fowler had two hits, two RBI, a walk and a steal.
- Rockies RP Rex Brothers saved his 9th game of the year.
- Pirates SP A.J. Burnett went 5.2 innings allowing five runs in the loss.
- Mets SP Zach Wheeler allowed one run over 6.1 innings while picking up his 5th win.
- Mets RP LaTroy Hawkins saved his 3rd game of the year.
- Diamondbacks SP Brandon McCarthy pitched will allowing just two runs over 7 innings in the loss.
American League:
- Angels OF J.B. Shuck went 2-for-3 with two RBI.
- Indians C Yan Gomes went 2-for-3 with two runs scored.
- Angels SP C.J. Wilson allowed two runs on seven hits in 5 1/3 innings in a win.
- Indians SP Ubaldo Jimenez allowed three runs — two earned — in 6 1/3 innings.
- Red Sox OF Jacoby Ellsbury finished 4-for-5 with two RBI.
- Royals SP Jeremy Guthrie was hammered for five earned runs in six innings.
- White Sox RP Addison Reed tallied his 28th save of the season.
- Twins OF Oswaldo Arcia went 2-for-5 with a homer.
- White Sox SP Andre Rienzo surrendered four earned runs in 5 1/3 inningsin a no-decision.
- Twins SP Mike Pelfrey coughed up five runs — four earned — in five innings.
- Tigers OF Torri Hunter led the offensive attack, going 3-for-4 with a homer and four RBI.
- Tigers SP Anibal Sanchez delivered another impressive performance , allowing just two runs on four hits over his seven frames.
- Yankees 1B Lyle Overbay homered and plated three runs.
- Yankees SP Phil Hughes was knocked around, allowing four runs on seven hits over his 4 1/3 innings.
- Blue Jays OF Jose Bautista connected on his 27th home run of the season.
- Blue Jays RP Casey Janssen allowed a solo homer to Josh Reddick, but still managed to convert his 21st save of the season.
- Blue Jays SP Mark Buehrle turned in a decent outing, surrendering three runs on seven hits over his 5 1/3 innings of work.
- Athletics OF Josh Reddick continued his impressive power binge, blasting a pair of homers.
- Athletics SP Sonny Gray pitched well in his first Major League start, allowing four runs (two earned) on four hits over six strong innings.
- Rangers SP Derek Holland allowed three runs over 6 innings in a no decision.
- Astros SP Brad Peacoack allowed one run over 6 innings in a no decision.
- Rangers RP Joe Nathan picked up his 34th save.
- Rangers got homers from A.J. Pierzynski and Elvis Andrus.
- Dodgers SP Zack Greinke hurled 6 1/3 scoreless innings while striking out seven.
- Dodgers 1B Adrian Gonzalez finished 2-for-4 with a homer and two RBI.
- Rays SP Roberto Hernandez surrendered five earned runs in four innings.
- Brewers RP Tom Gorzelanny pitched seven scoreless innings.
- Mariners SP Hisashi Iwakuma was tagged for six runs in 6 2/3 innings.
- Brewers 2B Scooter Gennett went 2-for-4 with a three-run homer.
- Giants RP Chad Gaudin allowed one (unearned) run over five innings.
- Orioles SP Wei-Yin Chen yielded three earned runs over six innings.
- Giants OF Hunter Pence drove in two runs.
- Orioles 1B Chris Davis launched his 42nd home run of the year.
Player Transactions:
National League:
- Cubs transferred OF Thomas Neal from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list.
- Cubs purchased the contract of OF Darnell McDonald from Triple-A Iowa.
- Cubs optioned C J.C. Boscan to Triple-A Iowa.
- Cardinals recalled RHP Michael Wacha from Triple-A Memphis.
- Cardinals optioned RHP Carlos Martinez to Triple-A Memphis.
- Padres placed OF Carlos Quentin on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to July 31, with right knee soreness.
- Padres recalled OF Jaff Decker from Triple-A Tucson.
- Diamondbacks optioned RHP David Hernandez to Triple-A Reno.
American League:
- RP Travis Blackley cleared waivers and has been outrighted to Triple-A Oklahoma City.
- Red Sox placed INF Brandon Snyder on the 15-day disabled list with an elbow injury.
- Angels transferred LHP Sean Burnett from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list.
- Red Sox recalled 3B Will Middlebrooks from Triple-A Pawtucket.
- Angels purchased the contract of LHP Buddy Boshers from Triple-A Salt Lake.
- Rangers optioned OF Joey Butler to Triple-A Round Rock.
- Royals recalled LHP Donnie Joseph from Triple-A Omaha.
- Royals recalled LHP Will Smith from Triple-A Omaha.
- Royals designated LHP Francisley Bueno for assignment.
- Royals placed OF Lorenzo Cain on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to August 9, with a strained left oblique.
- Angels placed 2B Howie Kendrick on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to August 6, with a sprained left knee.
- Red Sox activated LHP Franklin Morales from the 15-day disabled list.
- Red Sox optioned RHP Pedro Beato to Triple-A Pawtucket.
- Blue Jays activated RHP Drew Hutchison from the 60-day disabled list; optioned him to Triple-A Buffalo.
- Blue Jays recalled RHP Mickey Storey from Triple-A Buffalo.
- Blue Jays placed LHP Juan Perez on the 15-day disabled list with a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his left elbow.
- Athletics recalled RHP Sonny Gray from Triple-A Sacramento.
- Athletics designated INF Adam Rosales for assignment.
- Rays released RHP Kyle Farnsworth.
- Twins optioned RHP Liam Hendricks to Triple-A Rochester.
National League:
- Brewers 3B Aramis Ramirez (knee) could be activated in time for the Rangers series on Tuesday.
- Nationals SP Taylor Jordan could be shut down for the season as early as Sunday, according to Adam Kilgore of the Washington Post.
- Phillies SP Roy Halladay (shoulder) threw a five-inning simulated game Saturday afternoon in Clearwater, Florida.
- Cubs C Dioner Navarro (ankle) is available on Saturday.
- Mets manager Terry Collins admitted Friday that there's a chance 3B David Wright (hamstring) might not play again this season.
- OF Brian Bogusevic (hamstring) has been cleared for a rehab assignment with the Cubs' rookie league affiliate.
- An MRI on Friday confirmed that Rockies OF Carlos Gonzalez (finger) is not dealing with any structural damage.
- Diamondbacks C Miguel Montero (back) is expected to resume a hitting program Saturday.
- The Pirates are calling OF Starling Marte day-to-day with a left hand contusion.
- Braves C Gerald Laird (kidney stone) will come off the disabled list on Sunday.
- Nationals RP Ross Ohlendorf (shoulder) will likely need at least one more rehab start.
- X-rays on Braves RP Jordan Walden's right hand were negative, and the reliever isn't expected to need a stint on the disabled list.
- Rangers SP Nick Tepesch (elbow) is still limited to throwing long toss on flat ground.
- Angels SP Jason Vargas (arm) will throw a bullpen on Sunday and could make a start on Tuesday if all goes well.
- Angels 3B Luis Jimenez is likely out for the rest of the season with a shoulder injury.
- Indians SP Scott Kazmir will get an extra two or three days before his next start due to a dead arm issue.
- Yankees SS Derek Jeter (calf) will begin a running program next week.
- Rays SP Alex Cobb (concussion) will start Thursday against the Mariners.
- Blue Jays OF Melky Cabrera (knee) could return from the disabled list in early September.
- An MRI revealed that Blue Jays C J.P. Arencibia is dealing with right knee bursitis.
- Orioles SP Jason Hammel (forearm) received a cortisone injection Friday.
- Angels 3B Luis Jimenez (shoulder) will play a few more games in Arizona and could return to Triple-A Salt Lake if all goes well.
Notes and Rumors
- Braves 3B Chris Johnson was ejected in the first inning of Saturday's game for arguing balls and strikes.
- Mets manager Terry Collins said SP Zack Wheeler will not be moved to the bullpen this year.
- Cardinals GM John Mozeliak said SP Michael Wacha will be moved to the bullpen to be used in "higher leverage" situations after his start on Saturday.
American League
- ESPN New York reports 3B Alex Rodriguez has been disciplined by the Yankees for seeking a second opinion on his quad injury in July.
- CBS Sports' Jon Heyman reports that SP Josh Johnson has cleared waivers.
- Angels RP Ernesto Frieri has been removed as the Angels' closer for the time being.
Yesterday's Top Hitters
PLAYER | TEAM | OPP | SCORE | H/AB | HR | R | RBI | BB | TB | SB |
Matt Holliday | STL | vs CHC | 5-6 L | 2/3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
Torii Hunter | DET | @ NYY | 9-3 W | 3/4 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Josh Reddick | OAK | @ TOR | 4-5 L | 2/4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
Jayson Werth | WSH | vs PHI | 8-5 W | 3/5 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Austin Jackson | DET | @ NYY | 9-3 W | 2/4 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
Jose Bautista | TOR | vs OAK | 5-4 W | 3/4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Jacoby Ellsbury | BOS | @ KC | 5-3 W | 4/5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
Miguel Cabrera | DET | @ NYY | 9-3 W | 3/5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Scooter Gennett | MIL | @ SEA | 10-0 W | 2/4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Lyle Overbay | NYY | vs DET | 3-9 L | 2/3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
Welington Castillo | CHC | @ STL | 6-5 W | 1/1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
Adrian Gonzalez | LAD | vs TB | 5-0 W | 2/4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
Jonathan Lucroy | MIL | @ SEA | 10-0 W | 4/5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Domonic Brown | PHI | @ WSH | 5-8 L | 2/4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Billy Butler | KC | vs BOS | 3-5 L | 3/5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
A.J. Pierzynski | TEX | @ HOU | 5-4 W | 2/4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Will Venable | SD | @ CIN | 3-1 W | 2/4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Juan Lagares | NYM | @ ARI | 4-1 W | 2/5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
Oswaldo Arcia | MIN | @ CHW | 4-5 L | 2/5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Chris Carter | HOU | vs TEX | 4-5 L | 2/3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
Juan Francisco | MIL | @ SEA | 10-0 W | 3/4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
Russell Martin | PIT | @ COL | 4-6 L | 3/4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Don Kelly | DET | @ NYY | 9-3 W | 3/5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Justin Morneau | MIN | @ CHW | 4-5 L | 1/4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
Garrett Jones | PIT | @ COL | 4-6 L | 2/4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Aaron Hill | ARI | vs NYM | 1-4 L | 2/4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Jordan Danks | CHW | vs MIN | 5-4 W | 1/2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
Alex Rios | TEX | @ HOU | 5-4 W | 2/3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
Skip Schumaker | LAD | vs TB | 5-0 W | 4/4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Will Middlebrooks | BOS | @ KC | 5-3 W | 2/4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Yesterday's Starting Pitcher Lines
Player | Team | Opponent | Score | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K | PIT | DEC |
Nate Eovaldi | MIA | @ ATL | 1-0 W | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 90 | ND |
Tom Gorzelanny | MIL | @ SEA | 10-0 W | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 95 | W |
Alex Wood | ATL | vs MIA | 0-1 L | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 87 | ND |
Anibal Sanchez | DET | @ NYY | 9-3 W | 7 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 107 | W |
Zack Greinke | LAD | vs TB | 5-0 W | 6.1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 110 | W |
Tyson Ross | SD | @ CIN | 3-1 W | 7 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 96 | W |
Chad Gaudin | SF | vs BAL | 3-2 W | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 93 | ND |
Brad Peacock | HOU | vs TEX | 4-5 L | 6 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 102 | ND |
Tony Cingrani | CIN | vs SD | 1-3 L | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 92 | L |
Zack Wheeler | NYM | @ ARI | 4-1 W | 6.1 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 106 | W |
Brandon McCarthy | ARI | vs NYM | 1-4 L | 7 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 97 | L |
Ubaldo Jimenez | CLE | vs LAA | 2-7 L | 6.1 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 96 | L |
Sonny Gray | OAK | @ TOR | 4-5 L | 6 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 94 | L |
Derek Holland | TEX | @ HOU | 5-4 W | 6 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 106 | ND |
Wei-Yin Chen | BAL | @ SF | 2-3 L | 6 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 72 | L |
Cliff Lee | PHI | @ WSH | 5-8 L | 6 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 97 | ND |
Michael Wacha | STL | vs CHC | 5-6 L | 5 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 99 | ND |
C.J. Wilson | LAA | @ CLE | 7-2 W | 5.1 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 117 | W |
Juan Nicasio | COL | vs PIT | 6-4 W | 5.2 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 102 | ND |
Mark Buehrle | TOR | vs OAK | 5-4 W | 5.1 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 101 | W |
Carlos Villanueva | CHC | @ STL | 6-5 W | 6 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 80 | ND |
Phil Hughes | NYY | vs DET | 3-9 L | 4.1 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 99 | L |
Taylor Jordan | WSH | vs PHI | 8-5 W | 5 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 77 | ND |
Mike Pelfrey | MIN | @ CHW | 4-5 L | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 98 | L |
Andre Rienzo | CHW | vs MIN | 5-4 W | 5.1 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 112 | ND |
Felix Doubront | BOS | @ KC | 5-3 W | 4 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 98 | ND |
Jeremy Guthrie | KC | vs BOS | 3-5 L | 6 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 123 | L |
A.J. Burnett | PIT | @ COL | 4-6 L | 5.2 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 99 | L |
Hisashi Iwakuma | SEA | vs MIL | 0-10 L | 6.2 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 81 | L |
Roberto Hernandez | TB | @ LAD | 0-5 L | 4 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 72 | L |
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