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Probable Pitchers

Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Cincinnati Reds

, Great American Ball Park
Brandon Cumpton, RHP
Stats
0-0, 5.40 ERA
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    Brandon Cumpton, last 3 starts
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    Brandon Cumpton, last 10 years vs. CIN
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    Brandon Cumpton, last 5 years vs. CIN
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Career stats

Cumpton earned a repeat start with a fine showing in his Major League debut on Saturday, when he had the Dodgers blanked entering the fifth. He lived up to his reputation as a control pitcher, throwing 50 of 76 pitches for strikes with one walk.

Homer Bailey, RHP
Stats
4-5, 3.80 ERA
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    Homer Bailey, last 3 starts
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    Homer Bailey, last 10 years vs. PIT
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    Homer Bailey, last 5 years vs. PIT
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Career stats

One game after getting to .500, Bailey couldn't contain the Crew on Saturday, giving up six runs on eight hits over seven. Bailey has allowed six or more runs in two of his past four starts, but he also has an eight-inning shutout in that stretch.

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Chicago White Sox vs. Minnesota Twins

, Target Field
John Danks, LHP
Stats
1-3, 4.50 ERA
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    John Danks, last 3 starts
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    John Danks, last 10 years vs. MIN
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    John Danks, last 5 years vs. MIN
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Career stats

The southpaw seemed less than thrilled to be pulled after 76 pitches but pitched better than his final numbers over six-plus innings against the Astros. Danks allowed five hits, including two home runs, while striking out five and walking one.

Scott Diamond, LHP
Stats
4-6, 5.29 ERA
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    Scott Diamond, last 3 starts
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    Scott Diamond, last 10 years vs. CWS
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    Scott Diamond, last 5 years vs. CWS
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Career stats

It went from a strong outing to a rough one in a hurry for Diamond against the Tigers on Friday. He cruised through five, but it unraveled in the sixth, when he was charged with four runs on five hits and two walks over 5 2/3 innings.

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Oakland Athletics vs. Texas Rangers

, Rangers Ballpark in Arlington
A.J. Griffin, RHP
Stats
5-6, 3.93 ERA
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    A.J. Griffin, last 3 starts
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    A.J. Griffin, last 10 years vs. TEX
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    A.J. Griffin, last 5 years vs. TEX
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Career stats

Griffin pitched well against the Mariners on Saturday, outside of a surprising grand slam off the bat of Henry Blanco, and he has now allowed exactly four runs in four of his last five starts.

Josh Lindblom, RHP
Stats
0-2, 5.94 ERA
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    Josh Lindblom, last 3 starts
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    Josh Lindblom, last 10 years vs. OAK
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    Josh Lindblom, last 5 years vs. OAK
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Career stats

Lindblom will make his fourth start this season. He lost his last outing Saturday against the Blue Jays, allowing four runs on five hits in six innings. Right-handed hitters are 3-for-21 against Lindblom in three starts.

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Milwaukee Brewers vs. Houston Astros

, Minute Maid Park
Yovani Gallardo, RHP
Stats
6-6, 4.41 ERA
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    Yovani Gallardo, last 3 starts
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    Yovani Gallardo, last 10 years vs. HOU
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    Yovani Gallardo, last 5 years vs. HOU
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Career stats

Gallardo has not surrendered a run in 14 innings over his last two starts and is 13-3 with a 2.87 ERA in 13 career starts against the Astros. He has a 2.66 ERA in seven career starts at Minute Maid Park.

Lucas Harrell, RHP
Stats
5-7, 4.48 ERA
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    Lucas Harrell, last 3 starts
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    Lucas Harrell, last 10 years vs. MIL
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    Lucas Harrell, last 5 years vs. MIL
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Career stats

Harrell hasn't been a model of consistency this year, but he has lowered his ERA by nearly a run during his last four outings. However, Minute Maid Park hasn't been too kind to the righty this season.

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Colorado Rockies vs. Washington Nationals

, Nationals Park
Roy Oswalt, RHP
Stats
0-0, -.-- ERA
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    Roy Oswalt, last 3 starts
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    Roy Oswalt, last 10 years vs. WSH
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    Roy Oswalt, last 5 years vs. WSH
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Career stats

Oswalt, long a contender for Cy Young Awards, signed with the Rockies on May 3. Unlike last year, when he signed late with the Rangers, he stayed long enough in the Minors (3-2, 2.16 at Double-A Tulsa) to find his form.

Jordan Zimmermann, RHP
Stats
9-3, 2.44 ERA
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    Jordan Zimmermann, last 3 starts
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    Jordan Zimmermann, last 10 years vs. COL
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    Jordan Zimmermann, last 5 years vs. COL
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Career stats

In his last start against the Indians, Zimmermann couldn't take advantage of a 5-0 lead. He pitched five innings and allowed six runs on eight hits. Everything he threw was up in the zone. He wasn't getting ahead of hitters.

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Tampa Bay Rays vs. New York Yankees

, Yankee Stadium
Matt Moore, LHP
Stats
8-3, 4.12 ERA
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    Matt Moore, last 3 starts
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    Matt Moore, last 10 years vs. NYY
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    Matt Moore, last 5 years vs. NYY
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Career stats

Over his last three starts, Moore's ERA has risen from 2.18 to 4.12, as he's allowed 19 earned runs over 13 1/3 innings. Moore has allowed five earned runs in eight career innings at Yankee Stadium.

Andy Pettitte, LHP
Stats
5-4, 3.95 ERA
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    Andy Pettitte, last 3 starts
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    Andy Pettitte, last 10 years vs. TB
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    Andy Pettitte, last 5 years vs. TB
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Pettitte will look to get back on track against the Rays after allowing four runs on a season-high 11 hits against the Angels on Friday. The veteran lefty has been inconsistent since coming off the DL, allowing nine runs in 19 innings.

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Boston Red Sox vs. Detroit Tigers

, Comerica Park
John Lackey, RHP
Stats
4-5, 3.08 ERA
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    John Lackey, last 3 starts
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    John Lackey, last 10 years vs. DET
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    John Lackey, last 5 years vs. DET
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Lackey is coming off one of his best starts of the season against the Orioles. He fought through a rough first inning to give up just two runs over seven innings and earned the win in the process. He has five quality starts in his last six outings.

Jose Alvarez, LHP
Stats
1-0, 1.50 ERA
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    Jose Alvarez, last 3 starts
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    Jose Alvarez, last 5 years vs. BOS
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Career stats

Filling in for Anibal Sanchez on June 9 against the Indians, Alvarez allowed one run in six innings, striking out seven, in his Major League debut. He leads the International League in strikeouts (84) and WHIP (1.02).

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New York Mets vs. Atlanta Braves

, Turner Field
Jon Niese, LHP
Stats
3-6, 4.15 ERA
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    Jon Niese, last 3 starts
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    Jon Niese, last 10 years vs. ATL
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    Jon Niese, last 5 years vs. ATL
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Lacking his best stuff, and certainly his best curveball, Niese nonetheless gutted out 5 2/3 innings of two-run ball last time out against the Cubs. He's looking to avenge the seven-run thumping the Braves put on him May 5.

Mike Minor, LHP
Stats
8-2, 2.68 ERA
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    Mike Minor, last 3 starts
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    Mike Minor, last 10 years vs. NYM
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    Mike Minor, last 5 years vs. NYM
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Minor's rough patches Saturday were made worse by the defensive miscues behind him on the way to a no-decision. The three runs he's given up in 14 1/3 innings against the Mets this year have all come courtesy of homers.

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Chicago Cubs vs. St. Louis Cardinals

, Busch Stadium
Scott Feldman, RHP
Stats
6-5, 3.05 ERA
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    Scott Feldman, last 3 starts
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    Scott Feldman, last 10 years vs. STL
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Feldman was outstanding in his last start, going seven innings and giving up just one run on two hits with six strikeouts and a walk against the Mets. It was one of his best starts of the season.

Lance Lynn, RHP
Stats
9-1, 3.56 ERA
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    Lance Lynn, last 3 starts
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Lynn picked up his ninth win, but the Marlins made him work for it. The righty allowed a career-high seven runs, struggling with his secondary pitches for five innings. Lynn helped himself, hitting a two-run single in the fifth.

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Seattle Mariners vs. Los Angeles Angels

, Angel Stadium of Anaheim
Felix Hernandez, RHP
Stats
8-4, 2.32 ERA
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    Felix Hernandez, last 3 starts
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    Felix Hernandez, last 10 years vs. LAA
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Hernandez improved to 8-4 on the season after pitching his fourth scoreless outing of the season. He lasted seven innings, striking out eight and walking just one. He was also the beneficiary of a run-saving play at the plate.

Tommy Hanson, RHP
Stats
4-2, 3.94 ERA
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    Tommy Hanson, last 3 starts
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Coming into his eighth start of the year, Hanson was "the most confident I've felt all year." With an impressive fastball and a biting curveball, he limited the Yankees to two runs in 6 1/3 innings and got a season-high eight.

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Los Angeles Dodgers vs. San Diego Padres

, Petco Park
Stephen Fife, RHP
Stats
1-2, 3.74 ERA
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    Stephen Fife, last 3 starts
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    Stephen Fife, last 5 years vs. SD
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Ninth on the depth chart coming out of Spring Training, Fife is in the starting rotation now with a 3.74 ERA in four starts. He gives up a lot of hits, but keeps the game close.

Jason Marquis, RHP
Stats
9-2, 3.63 ERA
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    Jason Marquis, last 3 starts
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    Jason Marquis, last 10 years vs. LAD
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    Jason Marquis, last 5 years vs. LAD
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Marquis continues to enjoy a career revival, while cheating some statistical odds. He allowed three runs in his last start for his ninth win. He hasn't lost since April 22 and is 6-1 when walking four or more in a start.

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Miami Marlins vs. San Francisco Giants

, AT&T Park
Tom Koehler, RHP
Stats
0-5, 5.09 ERA
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    Tom Koehler, last 3 starts
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    Tom Koehler, last 10 years vs. SF
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    Tom Koehler, last 5 years vs. SF
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Career stats

Still searching for his first career win, Koehler was roughed up by the Cardinals his last time out, surrendering nine runs on eight hits over 4 2/3 innings. Through 16 2/3 innings in June thus far, the right-hander has a 9.18 ERA.

Chad Gaudin, RHP
Stats
2-1, 2.83 ERA
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    Chad Gaudin, last 3 starts
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    Chad Gaudin, last 10 years vs. MIA
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    Chad Gaudin, last 5 years vs. MIA
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Gaudin yielded two home runs to Atlanta's B.J. Upton in his last start, marking the first time he had allowed multiple homers in a game since Sept. 25, 2010, against Boston as a Yankee. Gaudin's ERA as a starter is 4.24, compared to 2.05 in relief.

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