Baseball Probable Pitchers

Reds @ Tigers

(3-5)

final • Sun, Aug 2

At Comerica Park

(5-4)

Anthony DeSclafani

RHP

0-0, 0.00 ERA, 2 SO

DeSclafani will be making his 2020 debut after he missed one start on the injured list with a mild strain of the teres major.

Rony García

RHP

0-0, 9.00 ERA, 5 SO

The Rule 5 Draft pick makes his second start after tossing three innings, striking out three and allowing three runs (two earned) against the Royals last Tuesday. The former Yankees prospect earned five swinging strikes off his fastball-slider combination.

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Reds @ Tigers

(4-5)

final • Sun, Aug 2

At Comerica Park

Makeup of 8/1 PPD

(5-5)

Trevor Bauer

RHP

1-0, 0.68 ERA, 20 SO

Bauer was warmed up before Saturday's game was postponed just prior to first pitch. He'll start Game 2 of Sunday's doubleheader after striking out 13 over 6 1/3 innings in his season debut, also vs. Detroit.

Daniel Norris

LHP

0-1, 10.80 ERA, 0 SO

The Tigers will use Sunday’s doubleheader to bring Norris back from the injured list, hoping the lefty can repeat his late-season success from last year. He spent Opening Week stretching his arm in Toledo, Ohio, after missing Summer Camp due to COVID-19 protocol.

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Rays @ Orioles

(4-6)

final • Sun, Aug 2

At Oriole Park at Camden Yards

(5-3)

Yonny Chirinos

RHP

0-0, 1.04 ERA, 7 SO

Chirinos limited the Braves to just one unearned run over four innings in his first start of the season. Chirinos went 2-1 with a 2.33 ERA in three outings (two starts) against the Orioles last season.

Tommy Milone

LHP

0-1, 5.63 ERA, 13 SO

Milone started on Opening Day in place of injured John Means, allowing four runs in three innings in a loss to the Red Sox. This will be the veteran lefty's second start in an Orioles uniform.

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Mets @ Braves

(3-7)

final • Sun, Aug 2

At Truist Park

(7-3)

David Peterson

LHP

1-1, 3.86 ERA, 11 SO

Following a successful big league debut at Fenway Park, the left-handed Peterson will face an even stiffer test when he takes on the potent Braves offense. He is filling in for the injured Marcus Stroman in the rotation.

Kyle Wright

RHP

0-1, 7.50 ERA, 8 SO

Wright breezed through the first two innings of his season debut, then lost a feel for the baseball during what became an ugly third inning. The highly regarded prospect has a top-notch slider. His troubles have been a product of fastball command.

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White Sox @ Royals

(5-4)

final • Sun, Aug 2

At Kauffman Stadium

(3-7)

Dylan Cease

RHP

1-1, 6.48 ERA, 5 SO

It was not the first start Cease wanted against Cleveland, as he had trouble locating his fastball while allowing four runs over 2 1/3 innings, including two home runs. Cease had just one strikeout.

Jakob Junis

RHP

0-0, 4.15 ERA, 2 SO

Junis will be activated off the injured list on Sunday to start the series finale against the White Sox. Junis, who was 9-14 with a 5.24 ERA in 2019, tested positive for COVID-19 early in Summer Camp.

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Guardians @ Twins

(5-5)

final • Sun, Aug 2

At Target Field

(7-2)

Aaron Civale

RHP

1-1, 3.75 ERA, 18 SO

The White Sox made Civale work in his first outing of the year, but the Tribe's No. 4 starter was able to grind through six frames, allowing two runs on seven hits with one walk and nine K's.

Tyler Clippard

RHP

0-0, 1.50 ERA, 4 SO

The Twins made a last-minute swap, opting to use Clippard as an opener in Sunday’s series finale. As an Indian in 2019, he was used in that role three times. Clippard has allowed one run in four innings this season.

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Pirates @ Cubs

(2-7)

final • Sun, Aug 2

At Wrigley Field

(7-2)

Steven Brault

LHP

0-0, 0.00 ERA, 5 SO

Brault worked two scoreless innings in his rain-shortened season debut. Expect to see him work three innings against the Cubs before giving way to a piggyback pitcher, likely Chad Kuhl, this time out.

Jon Lester

LHP

1-0, 0.82 ERA, 5 SO

Lester spun five no-hit innings in a road win over the Reds on Monday, striking out one and walking one. Last year against the Pirates, he went 3-0 with a 3.16 ERA in five starts.

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Padres @ Rockies

(6-4)

final • Sun, Aug 2

At Coors Field

(6-2)

Zach Davies

RHP

1-1, 4.50 ERA, 7 SO

Davies' Padres debut was a smooth one on Tuesday. He held the Giants to three runs (two earned) over five-plus innings. He's made only one appearance at Coors Field, allowing one run and two hits in five frames for Milwaukee last September.

Antonio Senzatela

RHP

2-0, 2.45 ERA, 9 SO

The early pitch count was a concern, but some encouraging info came from Senzatela's five innings in a win at Oakland. He didn't have his best fastball early, but secondary pitches carried him.

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Rangers @ Giants

(3-5)

final • Sun, Aug 2

At Oracle Park

(5-5)

Kolby Allard

LHP

0-0, 2.25 ERA, 3 SO

Allard is making his first start, replacing the injured Corey Kluber. Allard went 4-0 with a 3.78 ERA in his first six starts for the Rangers last year and 0-2 with an 8.25 ERA in his final three.

Jeff Samardzija

RHP

0-1, 9.31 ERA, 2 SO

Samardzija gave up five runs over four innings in his season debut against the Padres at Oracle Park on Tuesday. He struck out only one hitter, with his fastball hovering around 89-90 mph.

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Dodgers @ D-backs

(7-3)

final • Sun, Aug 2

At Chase Field

(3-7)

Clayton Kershaw

LHP

1-0, 0.00 ERA, 6 SO

A few hours before his scheduled Opening Day start, Kershaw was scratched with back stiffness and placed on the 10-day injured list. The lefty has a 2.84 ERA in 205 2/3 career innings (33 starts) against the D-backs.

Merrill Kelly

RHP

1-1, 2.63 ERA, 11 SO

Kelly was outstanding against the Rangers on Tuesday, carrying a no-hitter into the seventh inning before a one-out homer by Rougned Odor broke it up. Kelly allowed three hits over 7 2/3 innings.

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Athletics @ Mariners

(5-4)

final • Sun, Aug 2

At T-Mobile Park

(4-6)

Chris Bassitt

RHP

1-0, 0.93 ERA, 12 SO

Bassitt was sharp in his first outing of the season on Monday, tossing four scoreless innings with five strikeouts in a win over the Angels.

Kendall Graveman

RHP

0-2, 8.31 ERA, 10 SO

The 29-year-old faces his former A's club in his second game back from a two-year recovery from Tommy John surgery. In his return, Graveman's fastball ranged from 95-98 mph, but he gave up 7 runs on 6 hits and 3 BBs with 7 K's in 4-plus innings vs. the Astros.

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Astros @ Angels

(5-4)

final • Sun, Aug 2

At Angel Stadium

(3-7)

Josh James

RHP

0-0, 10.50 ERA, 9 SO

James will make his sixth career start and second of 2020 after allowing three runs over three innings in his first outing Monday against the Mariners. In 10 appearances against the Angels, he has a 2.57 ERA.

Shohei Ohtani

RHP

0-1, 37.80 ERA, 3 SO

Ohtani struggled in his debut, as he didn't record an out against the A's last Sunday. Ohtani was charged with five runs on three hits and three walks.

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Red Sox @ Yankees

(3-7)

final • Sun, Aug 2

At Yankee Stadium

(7-1)

Austin Brice

RHP

0-0, 6.35 ERA, 8 SO

The righty has made 110 Major League appearances, but this will be his first start in what will be a bullpen game for the Red Sox. In his only previous outing at Yankee Stadium, Brice turned in a scoreless inning.

James Paxton

LHP

0-1, 13.50 ERA, 5 SO

Paxton is aiming to rebound after recording only three outs in a 41-pitch start against the Nationals on July 25. Making his return from back surgery performed in February, Paxton permitted three runs and five hits in the Yanks' 9-2 loss.