This article is part of our The Lineup Card series.
Indians (Corey Kluber – R) at Rays (Matt Moore – L), 12:10
Giants (Matt Cain – R) at Marlins (Jose Fernandez – R), 12:10
Pirates (Francisco Liriano – L) at Tigers (Kyle Ryan – L), 1:08
Cubs (Jake Arrieta – R) at Mets (Jacob deGrom – R), 1:10
Brewers (Matt Garza – R) at Phillies (Chad Billingsley – R), 6:35
Rangers (Yovani Gallardo – R) at Orioles (Kevin Gausman – R), 7:05
Red Sox (Wade Miley – L) at Blue Jays (Matt Boyd – L), 7:07
Nationals (Max Scherzer – R) at Braves (Manny Banuelos – L), 7:10
Padres (Tyson Ross – R) at Cardinals (Jaime Garcia – L), 7:15
Twins (Kyle Gibson – R) at Royals (Chris Young – R), 8:10
Rockies (Chris Rusin – L) at Diamondbacks (Jeremy Hellickson – R), 9:40
Mariners (Roenis Elias – L) at Athletics (Scott Kazmir – L), 10:05
Day Game After Night Game: CLE/TB, SF/MIA, PIT/DET and CHC/NYM
Injuries
Day-to-Day
Carlos Beltran, OF, NYY (Ribs) – Took part in on-field activities and could return Friday.
Rougned Odor, 2B, TEX (Mouth) – Underwent an oral procedure on Wednesday, but should be back in action on Thursday.
Jaime Garcia, SP, STL (Groin) – Will not start on Thursday, although he will avoid the DL.
Colby Rasmus, OF, HOU (Illness) – Missed Wednesday's game due to a skin infection.
Will Middlebrooks, 3B, SD (Ankle) – Did not start on Wednesday.
Michael Cuddyer, OF, NYM (Knee) – Will likely need a few days to recover, although a DL stint is not expected.
Shane Robinson, OF, MIN (Elbow) – Left Wednesday's game after getting hit by a pitch.
Players on the DL
David Wright, 3B, NYM (Back) – Could begin limited baseball activities next week.
Hunter Pence, OF, SF (Wrist) – Likely won't return to the lineup until after the All-Star break.
Ryan Zimmerman, 3B, WAS (Foot) – Felt some discomfort while running the bases on Wednesday.
Jered Weaver, SP, LAA (Hip) – Threw a full bullpen session on Wednesday.
Jacoby Ellsbury, OF, NYY (Knee) – Was able to play at Triple-A Tampa on Wednesday.
Brandon Morrow, SP, SD (Shoulder) – Will throw a bullpen session on Thursday.
Andrew Miller, RP, NYY (Forearm) – May return to the Yankees before the All-Star break.
Aaron Sanchez, SP, TOR (Back) – Threw off a mound for the first time since mid-June.
Raisel Iglesias, SP, CIN (Oblique) – Expected to make two more rehab starts before being activated from the DL.
Michael Saunders, OF, TOR (Knee) – Expected to require a long rehab assignment before being activated from the DL.
Dustin Pedroia, 2B, BOS (Hamstring) – Expected to take batting practice on Thursday.
Ryan Hanigan, C, BOS (Hand) – Will likely be activated from the DL on Thursday.
Chase Utley, 2B, PHI (Ankle) – When Utley returns, he may have to battle Cesar Hernandez for playing time.
Transactions - Players who have been demoted, called up, traded, released, you name it. We'll cover it here.
Activated from the DL
Dan Jennings, RP, CHW
Mike Morin, RP, LAA
Called Up
Taylor Dugas, OF, NYY
Preston Guilmet, RP, TB
C.J. Riefenhauser, RP, TB
Tyler Wilson, RP, BAL
Sent Down (to Triple-A, unless otherwise noted)
Ronald Belisario, RP, TB
Delmon Young, OF, BAL
Steve Tolleson, 2B, TOR
Kirby Yates, RP, TB
Junior Guerra, RP, CHW
Cam Bedrosian, RP, BOS
Esmil Rogers, RP, NYY
Closer Watch
Oakland Athletics – Tyler Clippard was able to lock down his 14th save of the season for the Athletics, pitching 1.1 innings, while striking out two batters on Wednesday. Clippard has been a solid fixture in the late innings for the A's, although it might be a great time to consider selling him in your leagues. Clippard is a free agent in 2016 and if the A's don't get back into the playoff race soon, GM Billy Beane could sell Clippard off to the highest bidder, which may just be a club that's looking to shore up their seventh and/or eighth innings.
Key Matchups
Hot Batter Matchups – July 2, 2015Matchup Info | Career Matchup Stats | |||||||||||||
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Batter | Pos | Game | Pitcher | AB | H | XBH | HR | RBI | BB | K | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS |
| M. Aviles | 2B | CLE @ TB 12:10PM | M. Moore | 10 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | .300 | .364 | .600 | .964 |
| D. DeJesus | DH | TB vs CLE 12:10PM | C. Kluber | 12 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | .333 | .333 | .583 | .917 |
| E. Longoria | 3B | TB vs CLE 12:10PM | C. Kluber | 10 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | .400 | .455 | .700 | 1.155 |
| M. Cabrera | 1B | DET vs PIT 1:08PM | F. Liriano | 35 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 8 | 8 | .257 | .386 | .514 | .901 |
| R. Davis | OF | DET vs PIT 1:08PM | F. Liriano | 23 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | .304 | .333 | .565 | .899 |
| V. Martinez | 1B | DET vs PIT 1:08PM | F. Liriano | 28 | 13 | 7 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 6 | .464 | .531 | .786 | 1.317 |
| C. Granderson | OF | NYM vs CHC 1:10PM | J. Arrieta | 26 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 3 | .346 | .400 | .808 | 1.208 |
| A. Ramirez | 3B | MIL @ PHI 6:35PM | C. Billingsley | 24 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 4 | .333 | .385 | .625 | 1.010 |
| D. Brown | OF | PHI vs MIL 6:35PM | M. Garza | 10 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | .300 | .417 | .500 | .917 |
| C. Ruiz | C | PHI vs MIL 6:35PM | M. Garza | 14 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .357 | .400 | .500 | .900 |
| N. Markakis | OF | ATL vs WAS 7:10PM | M. Scherzer | 16 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | .313 | .421 | .438 | .859 |
| A. Escobar | SS | KC vs MIN 8:10PM | K. Gibson | 17 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | .471 | .500 | .529 | 1.029 |
| A. Gordon | OF | KC vs MIN 8:10PM | K. Gibson | 14 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | .357 | .471 | .643 | 1.113 |
| M. Moustakas | 3B | KC vs MIN 8:10PM | K. Gibson | 15 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | .333 | .412 | .467 | .878 |
| R. Cano | 2B | SEA @ OAK 10:05PM | S. Kazmir | 39 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 13 | .231 | .250 | .462 | .712 |
| F. Gutierrez | OF | SEA @ OAK 10:05PM | S. Kazmir | 18 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 1 | .389 | .389 | .889 | 1.278 |
Matchup Info | Career Matchup Stats | |||||||||||||
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Batter | Pos | Game | Pitcher | AB | H | XBH | HR | RBI | BB | K | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS |
Hot Pitcher Matchups – July 2, 2015Matchup Info | Career Stats Allowed To Batters On Opposing Team | |||||||||||
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Pitcher | Game | AB | H | XBH | HR | RBI | BB | K | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS |
| Chris Young | KC vs MIN 8:10PM | 72 | 12 | 8 | 3 | 9 | 5 | 6 | .167 | .221 | .370 | .590 |
| Scott Kazmir | OAK vs SEA 10:05PM | 144 | 31 | 10 | 6 | 18 | 4 | 39 | .215 | .247 | .366 | .613 |
Matchup Info | Career Stats Allowed To Batters On Opposing Team | |||||||||||
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Pitcher | Game | AB | H | XBH | HR | RBI | BB | K | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS |
Cold Batter Matchups – July 2, 2015Matchup Info | Career Matchup Stats | |||||||||||||
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Batter | Pos | Game | Pitcher | AB | H | XBH | HR | RBI | BB | K | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS |
| J. Baker | 2B | MIA vs SF 12:10PM | M. Cain | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | .182 | .182 | .182 | .364 |
| Y. Cespedes | OF | DET vs PIT 1:08PM | F. Liriano | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .083 | .154 | .083 | .237 |
| I. Kinsler | 2B | DET vs PIT 1:08PM | F. Liriano | 20 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 4 | .150 | .292 | .400 | .692 |
| R. Howard | 1B | PHI vs MIL 6:35PM | M. Garza | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | .000 | .133 | .000 | .133 |
| S. Pearce | OF | BAL vs TEX 7:05PM | Y. Gallardo | 14 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | .143 | .200 | .357 | .557 |
| R. Martin | C | TOR vs BOS 7:07PM | W. Miley | 12 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | .250 | .250 | .333 | .583 |
| L. Cain | OF | KC vs MIN 8:10PM | K. Gibson | 13 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | .154 | .214 | .154 | .368 |
| O. Infante | 2B | KC vs MIN 8:10PM | K. Gibson | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .200 | .273 | .200 | .473 |
| K. Morales | 1B | KC vs MIN 8:10PM | K. Gibson | 11 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | .091 | .167 | .182 | .348 |
| S. Perez | C | KC vs MIN 8:10PM | K. Gibson | 16 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | .125 | .125 | .125 | .250 |
| B. Dozier | 2B | MIN @ KC 8:10PM | C. Young | 11 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | .182 | .250 | .545 | .795 |
| T. Hunter | OF | MIN @ KC 8:10PM | C. Young | 12 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | .167 | .231 | .417 | .647 |
| J. Mauer | 1B | MIN @ KC 8:10PM | C. Young | 14 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .143 | .200 | .214 | .414 |
| T. Plouffe | 3B | MIN @ KC 8:10PM | C. Young | 10 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | .200 | .200 | .500 | .700 |
| K. Suzuki | C | MIN @ KC 8:10PM | C. Young | 11 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .182 | .182 | .545 | .727 |
| W. Bloomquist | SS | SEA @ OAK 10:05PM | S. Kazmir | 19 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .105 | .150 | .105 | .255 |
| A. Jackson | OF | SEA @ OAK 10:05PM | S. Kazmir | 17 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9 | .176 | .222 | .176 | .399 |
| K. Seager | 3B | SEA @ OAK 10:05PM | S. Kazmir | 10 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | .100 | .100 | .200 | .300 |
Matchup Info | Career Matchup Stats | |||||||||||||
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Batter | Pos | Game | Pitcher | AB | H | XBH | HR | RBI | BB | K | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS |
Cold Pitcher Matchups – July 2, 2015Matchup Info | Career Stats Allowed To Batters On Opposing Team | |||||||||||
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Pitcher | Game | AB | H | XBH | HR | RBI | BB | K | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS |
| Francisco Liriano | PIT @ DET 1:08PM | 140 | 40 | 20 | 6 | 20 | 19 | 34 | .286 | .374 | .525 | .899 |
| Max Scherzer | WAS @ ATL 7:10PM | 86 | 26 | 8 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 20 | .302 | .322 | .430 | .753 |
Matchup Info | Career Stats Allowed To Batters On Opposing Team | |||||||||||
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Pitcher | Game | AB | H | XBH | HR | RBI | BB | K | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS |
Mitch Moreland, 1B, TEX – Okay, so maybe you've been hiding out like a turtle in his shell the last week or so. And maybe you haven't, but you're just not taking Moreland seriously. Well, Moreland deserves attention in all formats right now, especially with his massive homer-binge that he's been on. Yeah, that's right… massive. As of June 25, Moreland has SIX home runs. You read that correctly, six home runs. Sure, the binge will end at some point but you've got to add him while you can. It's not like Moreland is just coming on at this point, as he's putting up this line to this point: .305 AVG, 26 R, 14 HR and 43 RBI. Get Moreland while you can.
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