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Wednesday's Starters
AL
Angels (Dan Haren - R) at Indians (Zach McAllister - R), 7:05
Twins (Nick Blackburn - R) at Tigers (Max Scherzer - R), 7:05
Royals (Vin Mazzaro - R) at Blue Jays (Brett Cecil - L), 7:07
Yankees (Ivan Nova - R) at Rays (James Shields - R), 7:10
Rangers (Roy Oswalt - R) at White Sox (Chris Sale - L), 8:10
Red Sox (Jon Lester - L) at Athletics (Bartolo Colon - R), 10:05
Orioles (Wei-Yin Chen - L) at Mariners (Felix Hernandez - R), 10:10

NL
Marlins (Anibal Sanchez - R) at Brewers (Marco Estrada - R), 4:10
Giants (Tim Lincecum - R) at Nationals (Jordan Zimmerman - R), 6:35
Astros (Lucas Harrell - R) at Pirates (A.J. Burnett - R), 7:05
Cubs (Chris Volstad - R) at Braves (Jair Jurrjens - R), 7:10
Phillies (Vance Worley - R) at Mets (Jon Niese - L), 7:10
Rockies (Jeff Francis - L) at Cardinals (Joe Kelly - R), 8:15
Padres (Andrew Cashner - R) at Diamondbacks (Trevor Bauer - R), 9:40
Reds (Johnny Cueto - R) at Dodgers (Chris Capuano - L), 10:10

Day Game After a Night Game: Brewers, Marlins

Injuries

Day-to-Day
AL
Kevin Millwood, P, SEA - (Groin) Is expected to start on Friday.
Russell Martin, C, NYY - (Back) Was not in the starting lineup on Monday.
Jeremy Hellickson, P, TBR - (Lower Leg) Pitched a bullpen session on Monday without any issues.
Michael Saunders, OF, SEA - (Illness) Was not in the starting lineup on Monday.
Will Middlebrooks, 3B, BOS - (Hamstring) Was not in the starting lineup on Monday.
Hideki Matsui, OF, TBR - (Hamstring) Left Monday's game in the second inning with hamstring tightness.
Mike Trout, OF, LAA - (Finger) X-Rays came back negative on Monday.

NL
Christian Friedrich, P, COL - (Calf) Expects to make his next start on Wednesday.
Chris Johnson, 3B, HOU - (Back) Was not in the starting lineup on Monday.
Dexter Fowler, OF, COL - (Upper Body) Was not in the starting lineup on Monday.
Pedro Alvarez, 3B, PIT - (Leg) Was not in the starting lineup on Monday.
Joey Votto, 1B, CIN - (Knee) Was not in the starting lineup on Monday.
David DeJesus, OF, CHC - (Neck) Will not play on Tuesday.
Scott Rolen, 3B, CIN - (Back) Was not in the starting lineup on Monday.
Andre Ethier, LAD, LAD - (Oblique) Was not in the starting lineup on Monday.

Disabled List
AL
Andrew Bailey, P, BOS - (Thumb) Threw from 150 feet prior to Sunday's game.
Jacoby Ellsbury, OF, BOS - (Shoulder) Could join Double-A Portland as soon as Tuesday.
Derek Holland, P, TEX - (Illness) Could rejoin the rotation on Saturday if his rehab start on Monday goes well.
Colby Lewis, P, TEX - (Forearm) Played catch on Saturday.
Andy Dirks, OF, DET - (Achilles) Scheduled to have his injured achilles re-evaluated on Friday.
Carl Crawford, OF, BOS - (Elbow) Will continue his rehab assignment with Double-A Portland on Tuesday.
Joba Chamberlain, P, NYY - (Ankle) Will pitch in a simulated game on Friday.
Nick Markakis, OF, BAL - (Wrist) Took batting practice on Monday with short season Aberdeen.
Jerome Williams, P, LAA - (Chest) Has been diagnosed with a bruised forearm.
Matt Capps, P, MIN - (Shoulder) Will make a rehab appearance for High-A during the All-Star break.
Matt Joyce, OF, TBR - (Back) Could return to the lineup this weekend.
Sam Fuld, OF, TBR - (Wrist) Will be kept in the minors for the maximum 20 days during his rehab assignment.
Collin Cowgill, OF, OAK - (Elbow) Is not running, but says his ankle is progressing.
Brett Anderson, P, OAK - (Elbow) Will throw to hitters on Tuesday for the first time since having elbow surgery.
Dallas Braden, P, OAK - (Shoulder) Threw off a mound on Monday for the first time in three months.

NL
Ryan Howard, 1B, PHI - (Achilles) Played five innings at first base on Sunday in Triple-A.
Jhoulys Chacin, P, COL - (Chest) Traveled with team to St. Louis and will throw a bullpen session on Tuesday.
Frank Francisco, P, NYM - (Oblique) Planned to play catch from 60 feet on Monday.
Lance Berkman, 1B, STL - (Knee) Hasn't ruled out a return to the lineup as soon as the All-Star break ends.
Ryan Dempster, P, CHC - (Shoulder) Felt good after a 40-pitch bullpen session on Monday.
Joe Saunders, P, ARI - (Shoulder) Remains on track to return after the All-Star break.
Blake Hawksworth, P, LAD - (Elbow) Discontinued his rehab assignment after feeling pain in his right shoulder.
Ian Stewart, 3B, CHC - (CHC) Likely out for the rest of the season after wrist surgery next week.
John McDonald, SS, ARI - (Back) Placed on the 15-Day DL on Monday.
Ted Lilly, P, LAD - (Shoulder) Transferred to the 60-Day DL on Tuesday.
Justin Maxwell, OF, HOU - (Ankle) Will not have surgery on his ankle in the hopes of returning sooner.
Matt Kemp, OF, LAD - (Hamstring) On track to begin a rehab assignment on Tuesday.

Transactions

Activated from DL
Geoff Blum, 3B, ARI

Placed on DL
John McDonald, SS, ARI

Designated for Assignment

Optioned to Triple-A
Brian Matusz, P, BAL
Shawn Tolleson, P, LAD

Called Up
Chad Qualls, P, NYY
Luis Cruz, SS, LAD
Steve Johnson, P, BAL

Closer Watch
There was no closer news of note as of early evening on Monday.

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