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 American League Game Capsules2013-05-23 12:57:00 |
| Atlanta, GA (Sports Network) - Evan Gattis hit a grand slam and B.J. Upton had a solo homer as part of a five-run fourth inning that helped the Atlanta Braves down the slumping Minnesota Twins, 8-3, to complete a three-game interleague sweep at Turner Field. Ramiro Pena provided a solo shot, while Jason Heyward and Chris Johnson each had two hits and drove in a run for the Braves, who have won six straight. Atlanta has swept back-to-back three-game series against the Los Angeles Dodgers and Twins. Paul Maholm (6-4) tossed 7 1/3 innings and allowed one unearned run and seven hits with four strikeouts. Justin Morneau drove in one run and Aaron Hicks and Oswaldo Arcia each hit solo homers in the ninth for the Twins, losers of eight straight. Starter Vance Worley (1-5) allowed all eight runs on 10 hits over just 3 2/3 innings to absorb the loss. |
| A's activate Nakajima, option him to Triple-A 2013-05-23 12:31:00 |
| Oakland, CA (Sports Network) - The Oakland Athletics activated shortstop Hiroyuki Nakajima from the 15-day disabled list Thursday and optioned him to Triple-A Sacramento. |
| Liriano strong again as Pirates edge Cubs 2013-05-23 12:31:00 |
| Pittsburgh, PA (Sports Network) - Francisco Liriano pitched seven shutout innings as the Pittsburgh Pirates blanked the Chicago Cubs, 1-0, in the middle test of a three-game series. |
| Bautista, Blue Jays slip by Rays in 10 2013-05-23 12:02:00 |
| Toronto, ON (Sports Network) - Jose Bautista homered twice and later singled in the winning run in the bottom of the 10th inning as the Toronto Blue Jays capped a series win over the Tampa Bay Rays with a 4-3 victory at the Rogers Centre. |
| Orioles pay a visit to Blue Jays 2013-05-23 10:42:00 |
| (Sports Network) - The Baltimore Orioles turn to one of their top pitching prospects on Thursday, as Kevin Gausman makes his big league debut in the opener of a four-game series with the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre. |
| Tigers open set with Twins at Comerica Park 2013-05-23 10:38:00 |
| (Sports Network) - Detroit's Miguel Cabrera could be on his way to another Triple Crown. The American League's reigning MVP tries to stay hot on Thursday when the Tigers open a four-game series with the Minnesota Twins at Comerica Park. |
| Tribe try to get back on track, as Francona returns to Fenway 2013-05-23 10:31:00 |
| (Sports Network) - The Cleveland Indians will bring their show to the road Thursday in the opener of a four-game series against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park. |
| Angels hope to remain hot in Kansas City 2013-05-23 10:29:00 |
| (Sports Network) - The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim look to push their winning streak to five games when they open a four-game series with the Kansas City Royals Thursday at Kauffman Stadium. |
| Pirates eye sweep of Cubs 2013-05-23 08:41:00 |
| (Sports Network) - Jeanmar Gomez tries to pitch the Pittsburgh Pirates to a three-game sweep of the Chicago Cubs Thursday when the National League Central foes close their set from PNC Park. |
| Cards take series in San Diego; Lyons wins debut 2013-05-23 07:54:00 |
| San Diego, CA (Sports Network) - St. Louis left-hander Tyler Lyons had a lead before he even threw a single pitch in his MLB debut. |
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| American League Standings | ||||||||
| Eastern | W | L | PCT | GB | Home | Away | DIV | Streak |
| NY Yankees | 28 | 18 | .609 | --- | 15-9 | 13-9 | 13-8 | Lost 2 |
| Boston | 28 | 19 | .596 | 0.5 | 13-10 | 15-9 | 13-8 | Won 1 |
| Baltimore | 25 | 21 | .543 | 3.0 | 11-12 | 14-9 | 11-10 | Won 2 |
| Tampa Bay | 24 | 22 | .522 | 4.0 | 14-8 | 10-14 | 11-14 | Lost 1 |
| Toronto | 19 | 27 | .413 | 9.0 | 11-13 | 8-14 | 10-18 | Won 1 |
| Central | W | L | PCT | GB | Home | Away | DIV | Streak |
| Cleveland | 26 | 19 | .578 | --- | 15-10 | 11-9 | 9-8 | Lost 2 |
| Detroit | 25 | 19 | .568 | 0.5 | 13-7 | 12-12 | 7-6 | Won 2 |
| Kansas City | 21 | 22 | .488 | 4.0 | 10-8 | 11-14 | 9-6 | Lost 1 |
| Chicago WSox | 21 | 24 | .467 | 5.0 | 10-10 | 11-14 | 7-9 | Lost 1 |
| Minnesota | 18 | 25 | .419 | 7.0 | 9-13 | 9-12 | 7-10 | Lost 8 |
| Western | W | L | PCT | GB | Home | Away | DIV | Streak |
| Texas | 30 | 17 | .638 | --- | 15-7 | 15-10 | 17-8 | Won 1 |
| Oakland | 25 | 23 | .521 | 5.5 | 13-10 | 12-13 | 17-8 | Lost 1 |
| Seattle | 20 | 27 | .426 | 10.0 | 11-9 | 9-18 | 11-15 | Lost 6 |
| LA Angels | 19 | 27 | .413 | 10.5 | 12-13 | 7-14 | 9-15 | Won 4 |
| Houston | 14 | 33 | .298 | 16.0 | 8-17 | 6-16 | 8-16 | Won 1 |
| AL Injuries |
| Baltimore Orioles *Center fielder Adam Jones (5/22, sore right leg) was the DH for Wednesday's game against the NY Yankees. Designated hitter NolanReimold (5/12, strained right hamstring) is on the 15-day disabled list.Starting pitcher Wei-Yin Chen (5/13, strained right oblique) is on the 15-daydisabled list. Second baseman Brian Roberts (4/5, ruptured tendon in rightknee/hamstring) is on the 60-day disabled list. Designated hitter WilsonBetemit (3/26, arthroscopic right knee surgery) is on the 60-day disabledlist. Relief pitcher Tsuyoshi Wada (3/22, left elbow surgery) is on the60-day disabled list. Catcher Taylor Teagarden (4/28, dislocated left thumb)is on the 15-day disabled list and is expected to miss 3-4 weeks. |
| Boston Red Sox *Right fielder Shane Victorino (5/22, tightness in left hamstring) missed Wednesday's game against the Chicago White Sox. CatcherDavid Ross (5/12, concussion) is on the 7-day disabled list. Relief pitcherJoel Hanrahan (5/7, to undergo right elbow/forearm surgery) is on the 60-daydisabled list and will miss the remainder of the season. Relief pitcherFranklin Morales (3/22, bulging disc in back) is on the 15-day disabled list.Outfielder Ryan Kalish (2/20, right shoulder surgery) is on the 60-daydisabled list. |
| Chicago White Sox Starting pitcher Gavin Floyd (4/27, to undergo right elbow surgery) is on the 60-day disabled list and will miss the remainder ofthe season. Second baseman Angel Sanchez (4/10, strained lower back) is onthe 15-day disabled list. Second baseman Gordon Beckham (4/10, left wristsurgery) is on the 15-day disabled list and is out indefinitely. Reliefpitcher Leyson Septimo (3/22, strained left shoulder ) is on the 60-daydisabled list. Starting pitcher John Danks (3/22, left shoulder surgery) ison the 15-day disabled list. *Starting pitcher Chris Sale (5/22, leftshoulder tendinitis ) will miss Wednesday's scheduled start against Boston. |
| Cleveland Indians *First baseman Nick Swisher (5/21, personal) is expected to be available for Friday's game against Tampa Bay. Starting pitcher BrettMyers (4/20, right elbow tendinitis) is on the 15-day disabled list. CatcherLou Marson (4/25, right shoulder inflammation) is on the 15-day disabled listand is out indefinitely. Relief pitcher Frank Herrmann (3/25, right elbowsurgery) is on the 60-day disabled list and will miss the entire season.Starting pitcher Josh Tomlin (2/15, right elbow surgery) is on the 60-daydisabled list. Relief pitcher Blake Wood (3/11, right elbow surgery) is onthe 60-day disabled list. |
| Detroit Tigers Center fielder Austin Jackson (5/12, strained right hamstring) is on the 15-day disabled list. Relief pitcher Phil Coke (4/26,strained left groin) is on the 15-day disabled list. Relief pitcher OctavioDotel (4/20, right elbow inflammation) is on the 15-day disabled list. |
| Houston Astros *Starting pitcher Bud Norris (5/22, tightness in back) is questionable for Monday's scheduled start against Colorado. *Shortstop RonnyCedeno (5/22, sinus infection) missed Wednesday's game against Kansas City.Center fielder Justin Maxwell (4/24, broken left hand) is on the 15-daydisabled list and is expected to miss 4-6 weeks. Relief pitcher Josh Fields(4/4, strained right forearm) is on the 15-day disabled list . Startingpitcher Alex White (3/31, right elbow surgery) is on the 60-day disabled listand will miss the entire season. *Third baseman Matt Dominguez (5/22,tightness in left quadriceps) missed Wednesday's game against Kansas City . |
| Kansas City Royals Center fielder Jarrod Dyson (5/16, sprained right ankle) is on the 15-day disabled list. Starting pitcher Felipe Paulino (2/12, rightelbow surgery) is on the 60-day disabled list. Starting pitcher Danny Duffy(3/22, left elbow surgery) is on the 15-day disabled list. *Catcher SalvadorPerez (5/22, bruised right hip) missed Wednesday's game against Houston. |
| LA Angels of Anaheim Starting pitcher Tommy Hanson (5/10, personal) is on the restricted list. Relief pitcher Kevin Jepsen (4/12, strained right latmuscle) is on the 15-day disabled list. Relief pitcher Andrew Taylor (3/22,partially torn labrum in left shoulder) is on the 60-day disabled list.*Relief pitcher Ryan Madson (3/22, right elbow surgery) is on the 15-daydisabled list and is out indefinitely. Starting pitcher Jered Weaver (4/8,broken left elbow) is on the 15-day disabled list and is expected to miss 4-6weeks. Center fielder Peter Bourjos (4/30, strained left hamstring) is on the15-day disabled list. |
| Minnesota Twins *Third baseman Trevor Plouffe (5/22, concussion) is on the 7-day disabled list. *Outfielder Darin Mastroianni (4/16, left ankle surgery)is on the 60-day disabled list. Relief pitcher Tim Wood (3/22, strained rightrotator cuff) is on the 15-day disabled list. Relief pitcher Anthony Swarzak(3/22, broken ribs) is on the 15-day disabled list. |
| New York Yankees *Starting pitcher Hiroki Kuroda (5/22, bruised right calf) left Wednesday's game against Baltimore. *Catcher Chris Stewart (5/22,strained left groin) missed Wednesday's game against Baltimore. Reliefpitcher Joba Chamberlain (4/28, strained oblique) is on the 15-day disabledlist. Starting pitcher Ivan Nova (4/27, right triceps inflammation) is on the15-day disabled list. Catcher Francisco Cervelli (4/27, broken right hand) ison the 60-day disabled list . Third baseman Kevin Youkilis (4/28, strainedback) is on the 15-day disabled list. Starting pitcher Andy Pettitte (5/16,tightness in left trapezius) is on the 15-day disabled list. ShortstopEduardo Nunez (5/6, tightness in left rib cage) is on the 15-day disabledlist. Shortstop Derek Jeter (3/22, left ankle inflammation) is on the 60-daydisabled list and is expected to miss at least four months. First basemanMark Teixeira (3/22, strained right wrist) is on the 60-day disabled list.Relief pitcher Cesar Cabral (3/26, stress fracture in left elbow) is on the60-day disabled list. Third baseman Alex Rodriguez (2/13, left hip surgery)is on the 60-day disabled list. Starting pitcher Michael Pineda (3/15, rightshoulder surgery) is on the 60-day disabled list . |
| Oakland Athletics *Shortstop Jed Lowrie (5/22, bruised right foot) missed Wednesday's game against Texas. Right fielder Josh Reddick (5/7, right wristinflammation) is on the 15-day disabled list. Starting pitcher Brett Anderson(4/30, fractured right foot) is on the 15-day disabled list. Second basemanScott Sizemore (4/10, left knee surgery) is on the 60-day disabled list andwill miss the remainder of the season. Shortstop Hiroyuki Nakajima (3/27,strained left hamstring) is on the 15-day disabled list. Relief pitcherFernando Rodriguez (3/23, right elbow surgery) is on the 60-day disabled listand will miss the entire season. |
| Seattle Mariners Center fielder Franklin Gutierrez (4/23, strained right hamstring) is on the 15-day disabled list. Relief pitcher Josh Kinney (3/25,stress reaction in rib cage) is on the 60-day disabled list. Relief pitcherStephen Pryor (4/15, torn right lat muscle) is on the 60-day disabled listand is out indefinitely. |
| Tampa Bay Rays *Left fielder Matt Joyce (5/22, tightness in right hamstring) missed Wednesday's game against Toronto. Relief pitcher BrandonGomes (5/8, strained right lat muscle) is on the 15-day disabled list. Reliefpitcher Jeff Niemann (3/22, right shoulder surgery) is on the 60-day disabledlist and is expected to miss the entire season. Relief pitcher Juan Oviedo(3/22, right elbow surgery) is on the 60-day disabled list and is expected tomiss the entire season. Starting pitcher David Price (5/16, strained lefttriceps) is on the 15-day disabled list. |
| Texas Rangers *Starting pitcher Nick Tepesch (5/22, blister on right middle finger) missed Wednesday's scheduled start against Oakland. Relief pitcherJustin Miller (4/11, right elbow surgery) is on the 60-day disabled list.Starting pitcher Matt Harrison (4/7, lower back surgery) is on the 15-daydisabled list and is out indefinitely. Starting pitcher Colby Lewis (3/22,right elbow surgery) is on the 15-day disabled list. Relief pitcher JoakimSoria (3/22, right elbow surgery) is on the 15-day disabled list. Reliefpitcher Neftali Feliz (3/24, right elbow surgery) is on the 60-day disabledlist. Second baseman Ian Kinsler (5/18, strained right intercostal) is on the15-day disabled list. Starting pitcher Alexi Ogando (5/16, right bicepstendinitis) is on the 15-day disabled list . |
| Toronto Blue Jays Outfielder Rajai Davis (5/11, strained left oblique) is on the 15-day disabled list. Starting pitcher J.A. Happ (5/8, bruised lefttemple/head/sprained right knee) is on the 15-day disabled list and isexpected to miss 4-6 weeks. Starting pitcher Josh Johnson (4/22, righttriceps inflammation) is on the 15-day disabled list. Relief pitcher SergioSantos (4/14, to undergo right elbow surgery) is on the 60-day disabled list.Shortstop Jose Reyes (4/13, sprained left ankle) is on the 60-day disabledlist and is expected to miss three months. Relief pitcher Dustin McGowan(3/27, right shoulder surgery) is on the 60-day disabled list. Startingpitcher Kyle Drabek (2/25, right elbow surgery) is on the 60-day disabledlist. Starting pitcher Drew Hutchison (3/22, right elbow surgery) is on the60-day disabled list. Relief pitcher Luis Perez (2/23, left elbow surgery) ison the 60-day disabled list. |
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