Probable Pitchers

Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Pittsburgh Pirates

, PNC Park

Patrick Corbin, LHP

Stats: 3-4, 3.60 ERA

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Patrick Corbin, last 5 years vs. PIT
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Promoted from Triple-A Reno to start Wednesday, Corbin combined with three relievers to throw a two-hit shutout against the Dodgers. The left-hander lasted six innings, striking out five and walking two.

Jeff Karstens, RHP

Stats: 4-2, 3.70 ERA

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Jeff Karstens, last 5 years vs. ARI
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Karstens goes after his fifth straight win -- across seven starts -- hoping this start vs. Arizona is healthier than the first: He left an April 17 start in Phoenix with shoulder inflammation that would keep him out for more than two months.

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Atlanta Braves vs. Philadelphia Phillies

, Citizens Bank Park

Mike Minor, LHP

Stats: 6-7, 5.01 ERA

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Mike Minor, last 5 years vs. PHI
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Career stats

Minor led all National League pitchers in opponents' batting average (.172) and opponents' on-base percentage in July. He opened August by tossing 3 2/3 scoreless innings in a rain-shortened start against the Marlins.

Cole Hamels, LHP

Stats: 11-6, 3.27 ERA

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Cole Hamels, last 3 starts
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Cole Hamels, last 5 years vs. ATL
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Career stats

Hamels will be looking to get back on a roll. The Phillies have won just one of his past seven starts. He's 1-3 with a 3.51 ERA in those games. In his past two starts, he's 0-2, but the team has also scored one run or fewer twice during that span.

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Minnesota Twins vs. Cleveland Indians

, Progressive Field

Samuel Deduno, RHP

Stats: 3-0, 2.48 ERA

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Samuel Deduno, last 5 years vs. CLE
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Career stats

Deduno was impressive vs. the Red Sox Thursday, as he gave up just two hits over six scoreless innings to pick up his third victory in just his fifth career start. He's been a pleasant surprise, with a 2.48 ERA despite issuing 20 walks in 29 frames.

Corey Kluber, RHP

Stats: 0-0, 12.46 ERA

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Corey Kluber, last 5 years vs. MIN
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Career stats

Kluber gave up six runs to the Royals in the first inning of his first Major League start on Thursday. From there, though, the righty settled in and gave the Indians 4 1/3 innings. He went 11-7 with a 3.59 ERA at Triple-A before his callup.

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New York Yankees vs. Detroit Tigers

, Comerica Park

Phil Hughes, RHP

Stats: 11-8, 3.96 ERA

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Phil Hughes, last 5 years vs. DET
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Hughes labored through six innings his last time out, claiming he had none of his pitches, yet limited the Orioles to one run over six innings of work. He threw the second complete game of his career earlier this season in Detroit, allowing one run.

Rick Porcello, RHP

Stats: 8-6, 4.65 ERA

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Rick Porcello, last 5 years vs. NYY
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The sinkerballer allowed four runs on eight hits in 5 2/3 innings vs. Boston in his last start and picked up his eighth victory. He'll now face the Yankees at Comerica Park, where he held them to one run in six innings on June 2.

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Seattle Mariners vs. Baltimore Orioles

, Oriole Park at Camden Yards

Blake Beavan, RHP

Stats: 7-6, 5.06 ERA

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Despite giving up a pair of long balls, Beavan was highly efficient on Wednesday en route to his fourth straight win since being recalled from Triple-A Tacoma.

Zach Britton, LHP

Stats: 1-1, 8.35 ERA

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Zach Britton, last 5 years vs. SEA
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The 24-year-old Britton is coming off his worst outing this season, lasting just 2 2/3 innings and giving up seven runs to the Yankees on Wednesday. Britton walked three and struck out three.

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Miami Marlins vs. New York Mets

, Citi Field

Wade LeBlanc, LHP

Stats: 1-1, 1.35 ERA

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Wade LeBlanc, last 5 years vs. NYM
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Career stats

A strict pitch count stood in the way of LeBlanc collecting a victory in his last outing. He ended up throwing 71 pitches, giving up one run in 4 1/3 innings in Atlanta. His pitch count should be about 85 in New York.

Jon Niese, LHP

Stats: 8-5, 3.72 ERA

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Jon Niese, last 5 years vs. MIA
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Niese has been an enigma at times, alternating poor starts (eight runs in Phoenix on July 27) with great ones (seven innings, one run last time out in San Francisco). He has been sharp against the Fish both times he's faced them, posting a 1.38 ERA.

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Texas Rangers vs. Boston Red Sox

, Fenway Park

Ryan Dempster, RHP

Stats: 5-5, 2.82 ERA

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Ryan Dempster, last 5 years vs. BOS
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Career stats

Dempster gave up a season-high eight runs on nine hits over 4 2/3 innings in his Rangers debut Thursday. He is 2-1 with a save and a 5.11 ERA in five career outings against the Red Sox, striking out 15 and walking 11 in 24 2/3 innings.

Jon Lester, LHP

Stats: 5-9, 5.36 ERA

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Jon Lester, last 3 starts
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Jon Lester, last 5 years vs. TEX
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Lester looked good in his last outing when he held the Tigers to three runs in eight innings with seven K's. The left-hander took the loss, but it was his best performance in nearly a month. He allowed seven runs in two innings vs. Texas on April 17.

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Toronto Blue Jays vs. Tampa Bay Rays

, Tropicana Field

J.A. Happ, LHP

Stats: 7-9, 4.85 ERA

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J.A. Happ, last 5 years vs. TB
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Happ will finally make his starting debut for the Blue Jays after appearing four times out of the bullpen since coming over from the Astros on July 20. The left-hander wanted to start, but stayed patient while waiting for the opportunity.

James Shields, RHP

Stats: 9-7, 4.24 ERA

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James Shields, last 5 years vs. TOR
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Shields tossed his 17th career complete game last Tuesday at Oakland with a three-hit shutout, in which no runners reached second base. Shields mixed his pitches well, but mostly stayed aggressive with his fastball, which set up his other pitches.

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Washington Nationals vs. Houston Astros

, Minute Maid Park

Ross Detwiler, LHP

Stats: 6-4, 3.02 ERA

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Detwiler is coming off a dominant start Thursday, when he pitched seven shutout innings, gave up only three hits and retired 14 straight before he left. He has posted a 2.55 ERA in seven starts since June 24, and the Nats are 5-2 in those games.

Jordan Lyles, RHP

Stats: 2-8, 5.95 ERA

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Jordan Lyles, last 5 years vs. WSH
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Lyles has been hampered by the long ball recently. He has given up at least one home run in seven straight starts, six of which have been losses for the Astros. During that streak, Lyles has given up 36 runs in 40 innings.

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Cincinnati Reds vs. Milwaukee Brewers

, Miller Park

Johnny Cueto, RHP

Stats: 14-5, 2.52 ERA

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Cueto was worn down from the heat, but worked into the eighth inning for his 9-4 victory over San Diego on Thursday. He spent a long time idle as the Reds batted 12 in a six-run second. Cueto gave up three runs in the third inning.

Mike Fiers, RHP

Stats: 5-4, 1.88 ERA

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Mike Fiers, last 5 years vs. CIN
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Fiers is 4-2 with a 1.02 ERA in his last eight starts, but the Reds will be a test as the first team he faces for the second time. The deceptive Fiers held Cincy to two runs, one earned, in six innings of a loss on July 22.

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Kansas City Royals vs. Chicago White Sox

, U.S. Cellular Field

Bruce Chen, LHP

Stats: 7-9, 5.66 ERA

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Bruce Chen, last 5 years vs. CWS
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Career stats

Chen was spotted a six-run lead after the first inning in his last outing, but he still struggled against the Indians, allowing four runs on seven hits. He exited after throwing 55 pitches in 2 2/3 innings, getting a no-decision.

Jake Peavy, RHP

Stats: 9-7, 3.04 ERA

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Jake Peavy, last 5 years vs. KC
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Peavy originally was scheduled to start Monday on regular rest. But after throwing eight innings Wednesday against the Twins, the White Sox flip-flopped the right-hander and Sale, and Peavy will be working with an extra day.

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San Francisco Giants vs. St. Louis Cardinals

, Busch Stadium

Barry Zito, LHP

Stats: 8-8, 4.27 ERA

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Zito struggled with his command in his last outing, with the Mets tagging him for seven runs in 4 1/3 innings. He gave up four runs in the first inning, and has allowed 18 earned runs in 21 first innings this season (7.71 ERA).

Lance Lynn, RHP

Stats: 13-4, 3.40 ERA

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Lance Lynn, last 5 years vs. SF
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Take away one shaky July 27 start and Lynn has allowed three runs in his other four starts (25 innings) since the All-Star break. Earlier concerns about Lynn dealing with fatigue have dwindled, as his velocity and durability have not taken hits.

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Los Angeles Angels vs. Oakland Athletics

, Oakland Coliseum

C.J. Wilson, LHP

Stats: 9-7, 3.27 ERA

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C.J. Wilson, last 5 years vs. OAK
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Wilson hasn't picked up a win since June 26 in Baltimore, a span of seven starts. His pitch counts have climbed, as well -- which is why the Angels want him to be more aggressive with hitters earlier in counts in order to work deeper in games

Bartolo Colon, RHP

Stats: 8-8, 3.55 ERA

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Bartolo Colon, last 5 years vs. LAA
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By tossing eight shutout innings against the Blue Jays on Thursday, Colon extended his scoreless streak to 16 1/3 innings dating to July 22. The righty scattered seven hits vs. Toronto, fanning three and walking one along the way.

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Chicago Cubs vs. San Diego Padres

, Petco Park

Brooks Raley, LHP

Stats: 0-0, -.-- ERA

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This will be Raley's MLB debut. A sixth-round pick in 2009, he was the Cubs' Pitcher of the Month for July after posting a 2.12 ERA (seven earned runs over 29 2/3 innings). He walked 12 and struck out 28, holding opponents to a .254 average.

Ross Ohlendorf, RHP

Stats: 3-2, 6.27 ERA

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Ross Ohlendorf, last 5 years vs. CHC
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Ohlendorf struggled in his last outing, yielding six runs in just 1 2/3 innings against the Reds. Prior to that, he had made three straight quality starts, but has a 6.07 ERA in six starts this year. Ohlendorf turns 30 Wednesday.

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Colorado Rockies vs. Los Angeles Dodgers

, Dodger Stadium

Alex White, RHP

Stats: 2-6, 6.16 ERA

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Career stats

White was strong in his first start since his recall from Triple-A. He shut out the Cards for five innings, while recording 12 ground balls, thanks to a new changeup and reclaimed control and consistency. White yielded two runs in the sixth.

Aaron Harang, RHP

Stats: 7-6, 3.76 ERA

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After containing the Cardinals in St. Louis, Harang was roughed up at home by the D-backs, with Paul Goldschmidt and Chris Johnson slugging home runs. He's lost three of his last five decisions.

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