Probable Pitchers

San Diego Padres vs. New York Mets

, Citi Field

Clayton Richard, LHP

Stats: 2-5, 4.63 ERA

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Clayton Richard, last 3 starts
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Clayton Richard, last 5 years vs. NYM
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Richard turned in his second straight quality start and took a no-decision in a 4-3 loss at St. Louis on Monday. Richard allowed two runs on seven hits over 7 1/3 innings. He had dropped five successive decisions before a win on May 16.

Johan Santana, LHP

Stats: 1-2, 3.24 ERA

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Johan Santana, last 3 starts
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Johan Santana, last 5 years vs. SD
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Santana wilted toward the end of his last start in Pittsburgh, ultimately allowing four runs and taking a no-decision. He posted a 2.63 ERA in two starts against the Padres in 2010, despite walking nine San Diego batters in 13 2/3 innings.

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Detroit Tigers vs. Minnesota Twins

, Target Field

Max Scherzer, RHP

Stats: 3-3, 5.73 ERA

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Max Scherzer, last 3 starts
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Max Scherzer, last 10 years vs. MIN
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Max Scherzer, last 5 years vs. MIN
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Scherzer nearly matched Mickey Lolich's Tigers record for strikeouts in a game in his last outing against Pittsburgh, a sign that his fastball-changeup combination was devastating. Look for the Indians to be a little more patient against him.

Carl Pavano, RHP

Stats: 2-3, 4.91 ERA

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Carl Pavano, last 3 starts
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Carl Pavano, last 10 years vs. DET
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Carl Pavano, last 5 years vs. DET
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Career stats

Pavano has been dealing with a strain in the front of his right shoulder, but he allowed only two runs in six innings and struck out six his last time out against Milwaukee. Pavano was 0-3 with a 5.95 ERA in three starts against Detroit last season.

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Toronto Blue Jays vs. Texas Rangers

, Rangers Ballpark in Arlington

Henderson Alvarez, RHP

Stats: 3-4, 3.30 ERA

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Henderson Alvarez, last 3 starts
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Henderson Alvarez, last 10 years vs. TEX
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Henderson Alvarez, last 5 years vs. TEX
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Career stats

Alvarez surrendered six earned runs, matching a career high, and had a string of 16 straight starts of pitching at least six innings snapped in a loss to the Mets. He fell to 3-4 with a 3.30 ERA and gets Texas for the first time in his career next.

Colby Lewis, RHP

Stats: 4-3, 3.30 ERA

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Colby Lewis, last 3 starts
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Colby Lewis, last 10 years vs. TOR
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Colby Lewis, last 5 years vs. TOR
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Career stats

Lewis snapped a three-game skid by beating the Astros on Sunday, allowing one run in eight-plus innings. He is 2-1 with a 1.85 ERA in four home starts this season. He is 2-2 with a 4.94 ERA in four starts vs. the Blue Jays since the beginning of '10.

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Kansas City Royals vs. Baltimore Orioles

, Oriole Park at Camden Yards

Felipe Paulino, RHP

Stats: 2-1, 1.42 ERA

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Felipe Paulino, last 5 years vs. BAL
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Career stats

In three of his four starts, Paulino has pitched shutout ball. He held the O's to five hits in a 15-inning loss. His command always has been a concern, but he has 21 strikeouts and just five walks in 18 2/3 innings.

Wei-Yin Chen, LHP

Stats: 4-1, 3.35 ERA

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Wei-Yin Chen, last 3 starts
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Wei-Yin Chen, last 10 years vs. KC
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Wei-Yin Chen, last 5 years vs. KC
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Career stats

Chen picked up his first loss in by far his worst outing of the season his last time out. He allowed season-highs in runs (six), hits (eight) and homers (two) in just 4 1/3 innings, his shortest outing of the year.

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New York Yankees vs. Oakland Athletics

, Oakland Coliseum

CC Sabathia, LHP

Stats: 5-2, 3.78 ERA

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CC Sabathia, last 5 years vs. OAK
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After starting the year 5-0, Sabathia lost his past two starts. He's 7-8 with a 4.96 ERA in 22 career starts vs. Oakland but pitched into the eighth and allowed three runs in his only start against the A's last year, taking a no-decision.

Bartolo Colon, RHP

Stats: 4-4, 4.09 ERA

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Bartolo Colon, last 5 years vs. NYY
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Career stats

Colon's performance on Sunday allowed the A's to collect their lone win of the team's series with the Giants. He went just five innings but struck out seven batters, and Colon's two earned runs were the fewest he's allowed in a start since April 29.

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Washington Nationals vs. Atlanta Braves

, Turner Field

Stephen Strasburg, RHP

Stats: 4-1, 2.21 ERA

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Stephen Strasburg, last 5 years vs. ATL
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Despite having forearm tightness, Strasburg is expected to make his next start on Saturday against the Braves. He's coming off a game in which he hit his first Major League home run against the Orioles.

Mike Minor, LHP

Stats: 2-4, 6.96 ERA

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Mike Minor, last 5 years vs. WSH
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The long ball has been Minor's nemesis in the last month. He has allowed multiple home runs in four of his past five starts, including giving up four solo shots to Cincinnati in his last start. Still, his ERA dropped after that outing.

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Cleveland Indians vs. Chicago White Sox

, U.S. Cellular Field

Derek Lowe, RHP

Stats: 6-2, 2.15 ERA

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Derek Lowe, last 5 years vs. CWS
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Career stats

Lowe followed up his complete game shutout of the Twins with another solid outing Sunday against the Marlins. The 38-year-old veteran allowed two runs over six innings, but took the loss because of a lack of run support.

Jake Peavy, RHP

Stats: 5-1, 2.39 ERA

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Jake Peavy, last 3 starts
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Jake Peavy, last 5 years vs. CLE
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On a warm, summer-like afternoon at Wrigley Field, Peavy held the Cubs scoreless for 6 1/3 innings and even drove in a run and scored a run. He has recorded 55 strikeouts and 11 walks over 64 innings this year.

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San Francisco Giants vs. Miami Marlins

, Marlins Park

Madison Bumgarner, LHP

Stats: 5-3, 2.85 ERA

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Madison Bumgarner, last 3 starts
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Madison Bumgarner, last 5 years vs. MIA
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Career stats

Bumgarner recorded his fifth career double-digit strikeout effort last Monday at Milwaukee. He has thrown at least six innings in his last eight starts since a four-inning performance April 7 in his first outing of the season.

Mark Buehrle, LHP

Stats: 4-4, 3.36 ERA

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Mark Buehrle, last 5 years vs. SF
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It was a battle with a positive result for Buehrle in his last start. The veteran gave up four runs in the first inning to the Rockies, and then didn't allow a hit until the eighth. He won his third consecutive decision.

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Los Angeles Angels vs. Seattle Mariners

, Safeco Field

Jerome Williams, RHP

Stats: 4-2, 3.74 ERA

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Jerome Williams, last 5 years vs. SEA
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Career stats

Williams got in plenty of trouble against the A's on Monday, loading the bases in two of his first three innings, but somehow gave up just two runs in 6 1/3 innings during a 110-pitch outing, giving him six quality start in seven tries.

Felix Hernandez, RHP

Stats: 4-3, 2.80 ERA

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Felix Hernandez, last 5 years vs. LAA
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Hernandez bounced back from two rough road outings to shut down the potent Rangers offense on Monday through eight innings, striking out seven and scattering six hits. The ace gave credit to bullpen sessions for regaining command of his sinker.

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Chicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh Pirates

, PNC Park

Paul Maholm, LHP

Stats: 4-3, 4.73 ERA

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Paul Maholm, last 5 years vs. PIT
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This will be a homecoming for Maholm, who pitched for six-plus years with the Pirates before signing this offseason with the Cubs. His four-game win streak was snapped in his last start by the White Sox. He could use some run support.

Kevin Correia, RHP

Stats: 1-5, 4.50 ERA

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Kevin Correia, last 5 years vs. CHC
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Correia showed the strain of the top-shelf opposition he's been drawing after being the victim Sunday of Max Scherzer's 15-strikeout gem. He depends on control, which he had against the Tigers after a pair of uncharacteristic wild outings.

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Colorado Rockies vs. Cincinnati Reds

, Great American Ball Park

Jeremy Guthrie, RHP

Stats: 2-2, 5.55 ERA

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Jeremy Guthrie, last 5 years vs. CIN
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Career stats

Guthrie gave up three homers and six runs in six innings against the Mariners in a loss Sunday. This will be Guthrie's fourth start on the road where he is 2-0 with a 1.86 ERA.

Mike Leake, RHP

Stats: 1-5, 5.32 ERA

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Mike Leake, last 5 years vs. COL
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Leake is on a roll with two strong starts in a row. He credits being more aggressive and attacking hitters to his recent resurgence. He worked a season-high eight innings on Monday vs. Atlanta for his first victory of 2012.

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Philadelphia Phillies vs. St. Louis Cardinals

, Busch Stadium

Kyle Kendrick, RHP

Stats: 0-4, 5.23 ERA

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Kyle Kendrick, last 5 years vs. STL
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Kendrick has a 2.25 ERA in his last four starts, but he has nothing to show for it with an 0-2 mark. That has everything to do with the Phillies' offense, which hasn't given him much support. He hopes for more against the Cardinals.

Jaime Garcia, LHP

Stats: 3-2, 3.55 ERA

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Jaime Garcia, last 5 years vs. PHI
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Career stats

Garcia was in line for the win on Monday before his bullpen lost the lead. The lefty has turned in two straight quality starts after allowing two runs in seven strong innings Monday. He has walked just three batters in his last three starts.

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Tampa Bay Rays vs. Boston Red Sox

, Fenway Park

David Price, LHP

Stats: 6-3, 2.88 ERA

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Career stats

Lefty David Price went seven innings, giving up two runs on six hits and three walks with seven strikeouts, in the Rays' 2-0 loss to the Braves on Sunday at Tropicana Field. The loss dropped Price to 6-3. He has an ERA of 2.88.

Josh Beckett, RHP

Stats: 4-4, 4.38 ERA

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Josh Beckett, last 5 years vs. TB
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Beckett had another dominant performance in the Red Sox's 5-1 victory over Philadelphia. The righty extended his scoreless streak to 14 innings before finally allowing a run in the eighth inning. He also struck out five in 7 2/3 innings.

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Houston Astros vs. Los Angeles Dodgers

, Dodger Stadium

Bud Norris, RHP

Stats: 5-1, 3.14 ERA

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Bud Norris, last 5 years vs. LAD
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In May, Norris has been electric. He has four consecutive wins and a Majors-best 0.35 ERA for the month. The Astros are 8-1 in his starts. Norris said he's never had a stretch like this as a Major League pitcher.

Chad Billingsley, RHP

Stats: 2-3, 3.91 ERA

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Chad Billingsley, last 5 years vs. HOU
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Against St. Louis, the right-hander showed improvement over a pair of starts in which he lasted just four innings in each. He allowed three earned runs in six innings on Sunday, but still struggled keeping runners off the basepaths.

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Milwaukee Brewers vs. Arizona Diamondbacks

, Chase Field

Zack Greinke, RHP

Stats: 5-1, 2.70 ERA

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Career stats

The Brewers are 3-1 in Greinke starts this May. In the one loss, the right-hander earned a no-decision, striking out 11 and allowing zero runs in eight innings. He's given up just four earned runs in 27 innings this month.

Wade Miley, LHP

Stats: 5-1, 2.14 ERA

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Wade Miley, last 5 years vs. MIL
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Career stats

Miley was tremendous last time out against the Royals. The left-hander threw seven scoreless innings and struck out three in the D-backs' 2-0 win. He picked up his fifth win of the year and lowered his ERA to 2.14.

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