Probable Pitchers

Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Chicago Cubs

, Wrigley Field

Ross Ohlendorf, RHP

Stats: 0-1, 6.27 ERA

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Ross Ohlendorf, last 5 years vs. CHC
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Ohlendorf was solid over five innings Monday, allowing just two runs on five hits and a walk while striking out six in a 7-4 loss to the Astros. Manager Clint Hurdle removed Ohlendorf after the big right-hander had thrown just 73 pitches.

Casey Coleman, RHP

Stats: 2-7, 7.14 ERA

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Casey Coleman, last 5 years vs. PIT
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Coleman went a season-high seven innings vs. the Brewers in his last start and gave up three runs on six hits over seven innings. He's looking for his first win with big league team since May 19. Only appearance vs. Pirates this season was in relief

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Toronto Blue Jays vs. New York Yankees

, Yankee Stadium

Ricky Romero, LHP

Stats: 13-9, 2.84 ERA

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Ricky Romero, last 5 years vs. NYY
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Romero allowed three runs in six innings in his previous start against the Rays. He is 6-0 with a 2.11 ERA in his past eight starts. Toronto's No. 1 starter has recorded a quality start in 21 of his 27 outings this season.

Bartolo Colon, RHP

Stats: 8-9, 3.63 ERA

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Bartolo Colon, last 5 years vs. TOR
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Colon offered the Yankees some promise that he has some energy left in the tank, limiting the Orioles to two runs over 7 2/3 innings in a 2-0 loss in Baltimore. Colon hasn't won since July 30 and is 0-3 with a 4.85 ERA over that span.

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Seattle Mariners vs. Oakland Athletics

, Oakland Coliseum

Michael Pineda, RHP

Stats: 9-8, 3.71 ERA

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Michael Pineda, last 5 years vs. OAK
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Seattle is giving plenty of rest to its prize rookie, who gets six days between starts this turn after holding the White Sox to two runs in six innings. Pineda pitched well his last two starts but has just one win since July 4.

Brandon McCarthy, RHP

Stats: 7-7, 3.64 ERA

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Brandon McCarthy, last 5 years vs. SEA
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McCarthy is fresh off one of his best starts of the season, a 10-strikeout performance against the Indians that spanned eight innings and resulted in just two runs. The righty has upped his strikeouts of late, recording 19 in his last 21 2/3 innings.

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Chicago White Sox vs. Detroit Tigers

, Comerica Park

Gavin Floyd, RHP

Stats: 12-10, 4.36 ERA

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Gavin Floyd, last 5 years vs. DET
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In a game remembered far more for Dayan Viciedo's 2011 debut, Floyd allowed just two runs on five hits over 7 1/3 in helping the White Sox complete a three-game sweep of the Mariners on Sunday.

Brad Penny, RHP

Stats: 9-10, 5.07 ERA

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Brad Penny, last 5 years vs. CWS
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In his worst outing of August, Penny gave up seven runs on eight hits, including a pair of home runs Sunday in the Tigers' 11-4 loss to the Twins. Penny dropped to 9-10 on the season and his ERA rose to 5.07, the highest it's been since early May.

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Cincinnati Reds vs. St. Louis Cardinals

, Busch Stadium

Homer Bailey, RHP

Stats: 7-6, 4.35 ERA

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Bailey threw eight innings with no walks and a season-high nine strikeouts vs. the Phillies on Monday. But one bad pitch beat him in the 3-2 defeat -- a first-pitch curveball in the eighth that Shane Victorino smoked for a two-run homer.

Jaime Garcia, LHP

Stats: 10-7, 3.73 ERA

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Jaime Garcia, last 5 years vs. CIN
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Garcia returns to the rotation after a little layoff to try and get sorted out. He's been slumping, but insists he's physically fine. He's trying to eliminate some bad habits and mechanical issues.

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Texas Rangers vs. Boston Red Sox

, Fenway Park

Colby Lewis, RHP

Stats: 11-9, 4.19 ERA

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Colby Lewis, last 5 years vs. BOS
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Lewis has allowed 12 runs in 12 innings over his last two starts, both at home. This one is on the road, where he is 7-4 with a 2.71 ERA in 13 starts this season. He is 2-2 with a 5.34 ERA in five starts against the Red Sox over the past two seasons.

Erik Bedard, LHP

Stats: 4-9, 3.45 ERA

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Erik Bedard, last 5 years vs. TEX
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The lefty is still looking for his first win with the Red Sox. Bedard might well have gotten it in his last outing, but his night ended after four innings (two hits, no runs) due to a rain delay.

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Baltimore Orioles vs. Tampa Bay Rays

, Tropicana Field

Alfredo Simon, RHP

Stats: 4-7, 4.26 ERA

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Alfredo Simon, last 5 years vs. TB
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Simon has allowed four runs, seven hits and struck out 14 batters over his last two starts, working a combined 15 innings against the Twins and Yankees. The converted reliever has 57 strikeouts in 82 1/3 innings this season.

Wade Davis, RHP

Stats: 8-8, 4.52 ERA

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Wade Davis, last 5 years vs. BAL
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Davis had good stuff, but no fastball command in his loss to Toronto on Monday. He allowed six runs and nine hits in 4 1/3 innings. It was his worst start since he allowed seven runs in 2 2/3 innings against Texas on May 30.

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Milwaukee Brewers vs. Houston Astros

, Minute Maid Park

Chris Narveson, LHP

Stats: 9-6, 4.28 ERA

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Narveson will have gone 11 days between starts, giving his left hand time to heal. He was on the DL with a cut on his thumb, then left a start against the Pirates when the nail on his middle finger began to pull up.

Bud Norris, RHP

Stats: 6-8, 3.68 ERA

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Bud Norris, last 5 years vs. MIL
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In his last four starts, Norris is 1-0 with a 3.38 ERA, allowing 17 hits in 24 innings and striking out 29 batters over that span (10.9 per nine innings). He held the Giants to three hits and two runs on Sunday in San Francisco.

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New York Mets vs. Washington Nationals

, Nationals Park

Dillon Gee, RHP

Stats: 12-5, 4.24 ERA

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Gee bounced back from his worst start of the season with one of his best. He allowed one run, a solo homer to Greg Dobbs, in six innings against the Marlins on Monday. His six strikeouts were his highest total since notching seven on July 2.

Tommy Milone, LHP

Stats: 0-0, -.-- ERA

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With right-hander Jordan Zimmermann done for the season because of innings limitations, Milone will make his Major League debut Saturday night against the Mets at Nationals Park. Milone was a 10th-round pick in the 2008 First-Year Player Draft.

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Cleveland Indians vs. Kansas City Royals

, Kauffman Stadium

David Huff, LHP

Stats: 2-2, 2.08 ERA

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Huff blanked the Athletics for six innings, earning the win in Monday's 2-1 triumph. The left-hander hasn't allowed an earned run in three of his five starts this season.

Luke Hochevar, RHP

Stats: 9-10, 4.97 ERA

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Luke Hochevar, last 5 years vs. CLE
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Hochevar worked seven-plus innings Monday in Detroit to beat the division leaders. He gave up five runs, but got big run support and was able to cruise most of the way. He hasn't faced the Tribe since losing back-to-back starts against it in April.

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Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Atlanta Braves

, Turner Field

Nathan Eovaldi, RHP

Stats: 1-2, 3.46 ERA

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Nathan Eovaldi, last 5 years vs. ATL
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Eovaldi will be making his last start of the season before the rookie righty moves to the bullpen because of an innings limit. After four solid outings to begin his big league career, Eovaldi struggled against Colorado his last time out.

Mike Minor, LHP

Stats: 4-2, 4.37 ERA

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Mike Minor, last 5 years vs. LAD
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Minor has benefited from an improved changeup and won each of his past three starts. Each of the seven runs he has surrendered in his past 16 2/3 innings (three starts) have been scored in the sixth inning. This will be his first start in 10 days.

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Philadelphia Phillies vs. Florida Marlins

, Sun Life Stadium

Cole Hamels, LHP

Stats: 13-7, 2.58 ERA

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Hamels looked good Monday against Cincinnati, allowing two hits, one run and striking out seven in six innings. It was his first start since Aug. 12 because of inflammation in his left shoulder. He didn't miss a beat, which is good news for Philly.

Ricky Nolasco, RHP

Stats: 9-10, 4.34 ERA

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Ricky Nolasco, last 5 years vs. PHI
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Although he lost his last outing, Nolasco pitched better than the result. He had some tough luck, giving up nine hits -- several of them well-placed soft shots -- in 6 2/3 innings. Nolasco lost to the Phils on July 4, despite seven sharp frames.

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Colorado Rockies vs. San Diego Padres

, PETCO Park

Alex White, RHP

Stats: 1-1, 5.33 ERA

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Alex White, last 5 years vs. SD
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White has struggled with command issues but has been able to fight through those in his two starts since joining the Rockies. He also is rounding into form after a long absence due to a finger injury.

Cory Luebke, LHP

Stats: 5-7, 3.01 ERA

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Luebke wasn't sharp in his last start against the D-backs, as he allowed two home runs, three earned runs and three walks in 5 1/3 innings. He's allowed five home runs in two starts against Arizona this season.

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Arizona Diamondbacks vs. San Francisco Giants

, AT&T Park

Ian Kennedy, RHP

Stats: 17-4, 3.03 ERA

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Kennedy picked up his National League-leading 17th victory on Sunday, pitching seven innings, allowing one run on six hits, striking out seven and walking none. He has pitched seven innings or more in seven of his last nine starts.

Tim Lincecum, RHP

Stats: 12-11, 2.58 ERA

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Lincecum gave up a career-high three home runs Monday against the Cubs, taking the loss after yielding five runs (four earned) in six innings. He is 0-1 with a 1.20 ERA, 0.80 WHIP and .140 opponent's average in two starts against Arizona this year.

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Minnesota Twins vs. Los Angeles Angels

, Angel Stadium of Anaheim

Brian Duensing, LHP

Stats: 9-13, 5.09 ERA

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Duensing, who entered having lost his past five starts, picked up his first win in more than a month by turning in a quality start against the Tigers on Sunday. He lasted six innings, allowing four runs (three earned) on seven hits and three walks.

Jered Weaver, RHP

Stats: 15-7, 2.28 ERA

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Weaver was set to open the series against the Twins Friday but had his start bumped back a day so he could attend his grandfather's funeral in Oregon Friday.

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