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Fernandez Gausman ((USATSI))
In a week stacked with options, can you trust the rookies? Al Melchior makes his case as he helps set rotations in the Week 9 Pitching Forecaster. Full story
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1Kevin Gausman, BAL, SP51
2Jerome Williams, LAA, RP30
3Jurickson Profar, TEX, SS29
4Scott Feldman, CHC, SP20
5David Phelps, NYY, RP20
6Brandon McCarthy, ARI, SP19
7Jake Odorizzi, TB, SP19
8Mike Leake, CIN, SP17
9Rick Porcello, DET, SP17
10Francisco Liriano, PIT, SP16
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1Jaime Garcia, STL, SP-41
2Josh Rutledge, COL, 2B-28
3Carlos Villanueva, CHC, RP-25
4Tony Cingrani, CIN, SP-23
5Scott Kazmir, CLE, SP-23
6Hector Santiago, CHW, RP-23
7Barry Zito, SF, SP-16
8Jesus Montero, SEA, C-15
9Dee Gordon, LAD, SS-15
10Kyle Lohse, MIL, SP-12
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Dillon Gee allows five runs to fall to 2-6
by R.J. White | CBSSports.com
(10:53 pm ET) Mets starting pitcher Dillon Gee fell to 2-6 on the season after allowing five earned runs on eight hits in five innings against the Braves Saturday night. He struck out four and walked none but saw his ERA rise to 6.34.

Gee surrendered a two-run home run to opposing starting pitcher Mike Minor in the fifth inning. His next start is against the Yankees Thursday.


Mike Minor strikes out 10
by R.J. White | CBSSports.com
(10:50 pm ET) Braves starting pitcher Mike Minor threw 7 1/3 scoreless innings while allowing three hits and two walks and struck out 10 in a 7-5 win against the Mets Saturday.

It was Minor's first time with double-digit strikeouts since August 22, 2010, which was the third start of his career. Minor (6-2) takes a 2.47 ERA and 61:14 K:BB ratio into Thursday's game against the Blue Jays.


David Ross wearing protective cap under helmet
by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com
(10:49 pm ET) Red Sox catcher David Ross, who recently returned from the 7-day disabled list for a concussion, will be wearing a Kevlar protective cap under his batting helmet for at least a week until he gets his new helmet with Kevlar inside, according to MLB.com.

"I feel like an idiot with that thing on," Ross joked after playing in his first game since May 11. "I keep putting my mask on, because I don't want to walk around with it. I'm getting some alterations to my helmet, but in the meantime, I'm going to wear that. It's a little extra protection."

Ross was 0 for 5 with five strikeouts Saturday against the Indians.

"I was able to work through the game with no dizziness, nothing like that," he said. "Nothing out of the ordinary, other than swinging and missing. We've got to figure out a way to fix that."

Jonathan Papelbon strikes out three in ninth save
by R.J. White | CBSSports.com
(10:45 pm ET) Phillies closer Jonathan Papelbon struck out three and allowed a hit in a scoreless ninth inning Saturday for his ninth save.

It was Papelbon's 17th straight scoreless outing after allowing two earned runs in his first appearance of the season. His ERA is under 1.00 (0.96) for the first time this season. He also has a 15:2 K:BB ratio in 18 2/3 innings.


B.J. Rosenberg optioned to Triple-A
by R.J. White | CBSSports.com
(10:41 pm ET) The Phillies announced after Saturday's game that pitcher B.J. Rosenberg has been optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley. The Phillies will activate Mike Adams Sunday to take Rosenberg's 25-man roster spot.

Rosenberg pitched in three games with the Phillies, allowing four earned runs on six hits and two walks in three innings. He has a 4.30 ERA in Triple-A.


Lyle Overbay comes up big vs. Rays
by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com
(10:39 pm ET) Yankees first baseman Lyle Overbay hit his eighth home run with two outs in the 11th inning of Saturday's 4-3 win over the Rays.

Overbay broke a tie game with a solo home run off reliever Josh Lueke. He finished 1 for 4 with a walk, two runs scored and an RBI. Overbay is hitting .255 with 28 RBI in 161 at-bats.

"He's done it for us all year, and he's a big reason why we are where we're at," Joe Girardi said. "Big at-bats for us all day long and a big home run to win it."

With Mark Teixeira is due back as early as Friday, so Overbay's days as the starting first baseman are ending

"I know it's going to happen," Overbay told ESPN. "I want [Teixeira] back. He's real good, and he's going to give us a good chance. I just hope that I can coexist with him."

Jonathan Pettibone throws quality start
by R.J. White | CBSSports.com
(10:39 pm ET) Phillies starting pitcher Jonathan Pettibone had a quality start in a no-decision Saturday against the Nationals, allowing three earned runs on nine hits and a walk in six innings while striking out six.

Pettibone has not lost in seven starts to begin the year. With a 3-0 record and 3.21 ERA, Pettibone takes on the Red Sox Thursday.


Dan Haren strikes out 10 in no-decision
by R.J. White | CBSSports.com
(10:36 pm ET) Nationals starting pitcher Dan Haren struck out 10 in six innings against the Phillies Saturday, but he allowed three earned runs on four hits and a walk for a no-decision. Two of the four hits were back-to-back home runs in the second inning.

Haren is 4-5 with a 5.43 ERA but has a 46:9 K:BB ratio. He's one of four pitchers with at least 45 strikeouts and fewer than 10 walks this season. He'll face the Orioles in Baltimore Thursday in his next start.


Nate Eovaldi allows one run in rehab start
by R.J. White | CBSSports.com
(10:25 pm ET) Marlins pitcher Nate Eovaldi began a rehab assignment by allowing one earned run on four hits in five innings for Class A Jupiter, striking out five and walking none.

Eovaldi is on the 60-day disabled list after suffering inflammation in his right shoulder during spring training.


J.J. Hardy drives in two runs vs. Blue Jays
by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com
(10:24 pm ET) Orioles shortstop J.J. Hardy drove in two runs Saturday against the Blue Jays.

Hardy singled in two runs in the first inning and finished 2 for 4 with a run scored and two RBI in a 6-5 victory. He is hitting .313 (25 for 80) with six home runs and 16 RBI in his last 20 games played.

 
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