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Probable Pitchers for July 30, 2013
PITCHf/x cards of today's probable pitchers can be found here: BrooksBaseball.net Probable Pitchers
Yesterday's Notable Stat Lines:
National League:
(47-56) Mets – 6 at 5 – Marlins (40-64)
- Mets 2B Daniel Murphy knocked in three runs with a pair of singles.
- Marlins SS Adeiny Hechavarria went 0-for-5.
- Mets SP Jeremy Hefner allowed three runs over 5.1 innings in a no decision.
- Marlins SP Jacob Turner allowed three runs over 6.1 innings while striking out four.
(51-56) Rockies – 8 at 9 – Braves (61-45) (10 innings)
- Braves SS Andrelton Simmons went 3-for-5 and delivered a game-winning triple in the bottom of the 10th.
- Braves SP Brandon Beachy was tagged for seven runs and eight hits in 3 2/3 innings by the Rockies in his 2013 debut.
- Rockies OF Carlos Gonzalez went 5-for-5 in a losing cause.
(44-61) Brewers – 5 at 0 – Cubs (48-56)
- Again in the leadoff spot, Brewers 2B Rickie Weeks had a two-run double and a walk.
- Brewers SP Kyle Lohse tossed six scoreless innings in a no-decision.
- Cubs SP Jeff Samardzija struck out seven in seven scoreless innings.
- Cubs RP Pedro Strop was charged with five runs in the ninth.
(62-41) Cardinals – 2 at 9 – Pirates (62-42)
- Pirates SP Francisco Liriano pitched seven innings of one-run ball and struck out eight to pick up his 11th win.
- Pirates SS Clint Barmes doubled twice and drove in two runs.
- Cardinals 1B Allen Craig went hitless in a fifth straight game.
(59-48) Reds – 1 at 2 – Padres (49-58)
- Padres SP Sean O'Sullivan allowed just one run over 6 innings in a no decision.
- Reds SP Mike Leake was excellent dealing 7 innings of shutout ball.
- Padres OF Chris Denorfia hit a walk-off homer off Reds RP Aroldis Chapman.
American League:
(63-43) Rays – 2 at 1 – Red Sox (63-44)
- Rays SP David Price allowed one run and two hits in 7 1/3 innings.
- Red Sox 3B Brandon Snyder homered off David Price for the only run.
(40-63) White Sox – 2 at 3 – Indians (57-48)
- Indians DH Jason Giambi became the oldest player ever to hit a walkoff homer.
- Indians SP Zach McAllister allowed two runs and five hits in seven innings in a no-decision .
(48-56) Angels – 3 at 4 – Rangers (57-49)
- Rangers C Geovany Soto hit a walkoff homer off Ernesto Frieri in the ninth.
- Angels SP Jered Weaver lost his scoreless streak in the sixth inning, but he allowed just the one run through seven.
- Angels RP Ernesto Frieri gave up a pair of homers in the ninth to take a blown save.
- Rangers 1B Mitch Moreland has gone hitless in six consecutive games following an 0-for-3.
(48-57) Blue Jays – 4 at 9 – Athletics (63-43)
- Atheltics SP A.J. Griffin picked up his 10th win of the season allowing four runs over 7 innings.
- Athletics OF Yoenis Cespedes launched his 16th homer of the year.
- Blue Jays got homers from Adam Lind, Brett Lawrie and Edwin Encarnacion
Player Transactions:
National League:
- Rockies recalled INF Charlie Culberson from Triple-A Colorado Springs.
- Rockies optioned INF Jordan Pacheco to Triple-A Colorado Springs.
- Marlins SP Andrew Heaney has been promoted to Double-A Jacksonville.
- Pirates recalled OF Alex Presley from Triple-A Indianapolis.
- Pirates placed C Michael McKenry on the 15-day disabled list with a sprained left knee.
- Braves activated RHP Brandon Beachy from the 15-day disabled list.
- Cubs 3B Josh Vitters was placed on the disabled list with Triple-A Iowa due to a strained right hamstring.
- Giants placed INF Tony Abreu on the 15-day disabled list with a left knee bursitis.
- Giants recalled OF Roger Kieschnick from Triple-A Fresno.
- Giants recalled 1B/OF Brett Pill from Triple-A Fresno.
- Giants optioned INF/OF Kensuke Tanaka to Triple-A Fresno.
- Braves designated RHP Kameron Loe for assignment.
American League:
- Mariners activated OF Michael Morse from the 15-day disabled list.
- Mariners designated OF Jason Bay for assignment.
- Angels recalled LHP Nick Maronde from Double-A Arkansas.
- Twins activated C Joe Mauer from paternity leave.
- Angels acquired RHP Cory Rasmus from the Braves for LHP Scott Downs.
- Orioles sent OF Chris Dickerson outright to Triple-A Norfolk.
- Astros acquired OF Danry Vasquez and a player to be named later from the Tigers for RHP Jose Veras.
- Astros recalled RHP Chia-Jen Lo from Double-A Corpus Christi.
- Astros purchased the contract of RHP Josh Zeid from Triple-A Oklahoma City.
- Astros optioned RHP Hector Ambriz to Triple-A Oklahoma City.
- Angels purchased the contract of RHP Daniel Stange from Triple-A Salt Lake.
- Angels designated 1B Brad Hawpe for assignment.
- Rays transferred RHP Brandon Gomes from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list.
- Rays acquired RHP Jesse Crain from the White Sox for players to be named later or cash considerations.
Injury Updates:
National League:
- Dodgers OF Carl Crawford was prescribed antibiotics on Sunday and is expected to return to action on Tuesday.
- Braves OF Reed Johnson left Sunday night's game against the Cardinals with a "tweaked" Achilles.
- Braves OF Reed Johnson (Achilles) is considered day-to-day.
- Mets SP Jon Niese (shoulder) is expected to make two more minor league rehab starts.
- Rockies SP Roy Oswalt (hamstring) is scheduled to throw a 40-pitch bullpen session on Tuesday.
- Mets RP Frank Francisco (elbow) received a pair of cortisone shots last week.
- Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez said Monday that he expects OF B.J. Upton (groin) and Jordan Schafer (foot) to begin minor league rehab assignments this week.
- Padres OF Kyle Blanks (Achilles) is not close to returning to the Padres.
- Padres OF Cameron Maybin (knee, wrist) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Tucson Tuesday.
- Brewers 3B Aramis Ramirez took batting practice again Monday, but his recovery from a left knee injury is still going slowly.
- Phillies RP Jonathan Broxton (elbow) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Louisville Tuesday.
- Marlins SP Kevin Slowey is expected to miss 4-6 weeks after an MRI Monday revealed a strained right forearm muscle.
American League:
- Royals prospect SP Yordano Ventura will miss his next start after tweaking his hamstring on Thursday.
- Rays SP Alex Cobb (concussion, blister) is scheduled to throw a simulated game Tuesday.
- Angels OF Peter Bourjos (wrist) has progressed to hitting off a tee.
- Orioles DH Steve Pearce (wrist) will continue his minor league rehab assignment with High-A Frederick.
- Angels SP Jason Vargas (arm) was "up and down" during his bullpen session on Monday.
- Athletics C John Jaso (concussion) has yet to resume baseball activities.
Notes and Rumors
National League:
- CBS Sports' Jon Heyman hears that the asking price for Phillies left-hander Cliff Lee is "extremely high."
- Brad Lidge will sign a one-day contract to officially retire as a member of the Phillies on Thursday.
- Mets manager Terry Collins indicated Monday that SS Ruben Tejada and Jordany Valdespin likely won't be called up from the Triple-A Las Vegas until September.
- CBS Sports' Jon Heyman reports that the Reds have inquired about Giants' oufielder Hunter Pence.
- Bob Nightengale of USA Today hears the Diamondbacks and Pirates are "strong front runners" for RP Brian Wilson.
- MLB.com's Peter Gammons reports that the Diamondbacks are shopping Ian Kennedy and Jason Kubel.
- Cubs SP Jake Arrieta will be called up to start one of the games during Tuesday's doubleheader against the Brewers.
- Cardinals SP Lance Lynn will start the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Pirates.
American League:
- Red Sox DH David Ortiz will not be suspended for his dugout tirade during Saturday's game against the Orioles.
- According to Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, the Rangers have no plans to call up OF Manny Ramirez.
- According to FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal, the Royals "are now unlikely to trade" starter Ervin Santana.
- FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal reports that the White Sox "will not trade" ace left-hander Chris Sale.
- RP Joaquin Benoit will remain the Tigers' primary closer despite Monday's acquisition of Jose Veras.
- RP Jose Cisnero is likely to take over at closer for the Astros in the wake of the Jose Veras trade.
- FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal heard from a source that the Orioles are open to trading SP Dylan Bundy.
- According to Jeff Passan of Yahoo! Sports, the Red Sox are "very much in" the running for White Sox SP Jake Peavy.
- Yankees 3B Alex Rodriguez's lawyer, David Cornwell, said on ESPN on Monday that they are prepping to appeal a suspension from MLB.
- SP Andre Rienzo will start for the White Sox on Tuesday in Cleveland if Jake Peavy is traded.
Yesterday's Top Hitters
| PLAYER | TEAM | OPP | SCORE | H/AB | HR | R | RBI | BB | TB | SB |
| Yoenis Cespedes | OAK | vs TOR | 9-4 W | 3/5 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Carlos Gonzalez | COL | @ ATL | 8-9 L | 5/5 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 2 |
| Andrelton Simmons | ATL | vs COL | 9-8 W | 3/5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Wilin Rosario | COL | @ ATL | 8-9 L | 3/5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Nolan Arenado | COL | @ ATL | 8-9 L | 2/4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Geovany Soto | TEX | vs LAA | 4-3 W | 2/4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Daniel Murphy | NYM | @ MIA | 6-5 W | 2/4 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Clint Barmes | PIT | vs STL | 9-2 W | 2/4 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Pedro Alvarez | PIT | vs STL | 9-2 W | 1/4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Chris Denorfia | SD | vs CIN | 2-1 W | 1/1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | ATL | vs COL | 9-8 W | 2/5 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Jason Giambi | CLE | vs CHW | 3-2 W | 1/1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | TOR | @ OAK | 4-9 L | 1/4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Joey Terdoslavich | ATL | vs COL | 9-8 W | 2/3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Brandon Snyder | BOS | vs TB | 1-2 L | 1/3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | @ TEX | 3-4 L | 2/2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| Dayan Viciedo | CHW | @ CLE | 2-3 L | 2/4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Josh Reddick | OAK | vs TOR | 9-4 W | 1/4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Brett Lawrie | TOR | @ OAK | 4-9 L | 1/3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Dan Uggla | ATL | vs COL | 9-8 W | 1/4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Ed Lucas | MIA | vs NYM | 5-6 L | 1/3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| J.B. Shuck | LAA | @ TEX | 3-4 L | 1/4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Derrick Robinson | CIN | @ SD | 1-2 L | 2/5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Andrew McCutchen | PIT | vs STL | 9-2 W | 2/5 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Michael Cuddyer | COL | @ ATL | 8-9 L | 1/4 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Caleb Gindl | MIL | @ CHC | 5-0 W | 2/3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Seth Smith | OAK | vs TOR | 9-4 W | 2/3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| A.J. Pierzynski | TEX | vs LAA | 4-3 W | 1/4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Adam Lind | TOR | @ OAK | 4-9 L | 1/4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Josh Hamilton | LAA | @ TEX | 3-4 L | 2/4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Yesterday's Starting Pitcher Lines
| Player | Team | Opponent | Score | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K | PIT | DEC |
| David Price | TB | @ BOS | 2-1 W | 7.1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 90 | W |
| Jeff Samardzija | CHC | vs MIL | 0-5 L | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 109 | ND |
| Mike Leake | CIN | @ SD | 1-2 L | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 106 | ND |
| Francisco Liriano | PIT | vs STL | 9-2 W | 7 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 102 | W |
| Jered Weaver | LAA | @ TEX | 3-4 L | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 104 | ND |
| Kyle Lohse | MIL | @ CHC | 5-0 W | 6 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 106 | ND |
| John Danks | CHW | @ CLE | 2-3 L | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 101 | ND |
| Zach McAllister | CLE | vs CHW | 3-2 W | 7 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 90 | ND |
| Matt Garza | TEX | vs LAA | 4-3 W | 7 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 107 | ND |
| A.J. Griffin | OAK | vs TOR | 9-4 W | 7 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 99 | W |
| Sean O'Sullivan | SD | vs CIN | 2-1 W | 6 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 94 | ND |
| Jacob Turner | MIA | vs NYM | 5-6 L | 6.1 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 94 | ND |
| Felix Doubront | BOS | vs TB | 1-2 L | 5 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 104 | L |
| Jeremy Hefner | NYM | @ MIA | 6-5 W | 5.1 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 111 | ND |
| Jake Westbrook | STL | @ PIT | 2-9 L | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 100 | L |
| Jorge De La Rosa | COL | @ ATL | 8-9 L | 5 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 84 | ND |
| Brandon Beachy | ATL | vs COL | 9-8 W | 3.2 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 84 | ND |
| Esmil Rogers | TOR | @ OAK | 4-9 L | 4.1 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 97 | L |
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