Tuesday Lineup Card: McCarthyism

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Updated on July 22, 2014 12:26AM EST

Projected Starters - A look at Tuesday's matchups (all times Eastern)

Rangers (Nick Martinez – R) at Yankees (Chase Whitley – R), 7:05
Giants (Yusmeiro Petit – R) at Phillies (Roberto Hernandez – R), 7:05
Dodgers (Josh Beckett – R) at Pirates (Vance Worley – R), 7:05
Red Sox (Jake Peavy – R) at Blue Jays (J.A. Happ – L), 7:07
Marlins (Jacob Turner – R) at Braves (Mike Minor – L), 7:10
Padres (Eric Stults – L) at Cubs (Kyle Hendricks – R), 8:05
Royals (Bruce Chen – L) at White Sox (Scott Carroll – R), 8:10
Reds (Homer Bailey – R) at Brewers (Jimmy Nelson – R), 8:10
Indians (Danny Salazar – R) at Twins (Yohan Pino – R), 8:10
Rays (Jake Odorizzi – R) at Cardinals (Adam Wainwright – R), 8:15
Nationals (Jordan Zimmermann – R) at Rockies (Yohan Flande – L), 8:40
Tigers (Rick Porcello – R) at Diamondbacks (Chase Anderson – R), 9:40
Orioles (Miguel Gonzalez – R) at Angels (Hector Santiago – L), 10:05
Astros (Brett Oberholtzer – L) at Athletics (Scott Kazmir – L), 10:05
Mets (Jacob deGrom – R) at Mariners (Erasmo Ramirez – R), 10:10

Day Game After Night Game: None

Injuries

Day-to-Day

Troy Tulowitzki, SS, COL (thigh) – Believes he'll avoid DL and return Tuesday
Yasiel Puig, OF, LAD (hand) – X-rays negative; was potentially available to pinch hit
Hanley Ramirez, SS, LAD (hand) – X-rays negative; back soon, but expect caution
Alex Rios, OF, TEX (ankle) – Out at least until Wednesday, and maybe longer
Mark Teixeira, 1B, NYY (back) – Sitting 3-4 days due to minor lower lat strain
Josh Beckett, SP, LAD (hip) – Confirmed to start Tuesday
Asdrubal Cabrera, SS, CLE (back) – Removed Monday due to lower-back spasms
Erick Aybar, SS, LAA (groin) – Available for Monday's game; likely to start Tuesday
Eric Hosmer, 1B, KC (hand) – Scratched Monday with bruised hand
Jake Smolinski, OF, TEX (foot) – Left Monday's game with bruise
Cody Ross, OF, ARI (calf) – Day-to-day after leaving with tightness Saturday

Players on the DL

Edwin Encarnacion, 1B, TOR (quad) – Will take BP and grounders Thursday
Michael Wacha, SP, STL (shoulder) – Could be cleared to throw in two weeks
Gerrit Cole, SP, PIT (back) – Will throw 50-60 pitches in Wednesday sim game
Matt Cain, SP, SF (elbow) – Hit DL Monday, but MRI showed no structural damage
C.J. Wilson, SP, LAA (ankle) – Threw bullpen Monday; will need rehab start(s)
Ubaldo Jimenez, SP, BAL (ankle) – Could start rehab assignment by end of week
Justin Masterson, SP, CLE (knee) – Will make another rehab start in Triple-A on Friday
Matt Lindstrom, RP, CHW (ankle) – Could return in early August
Adam Lind, 1B, TOR (foot) – Expected to take BP Tuesday
Josh Reddick, OF, OAK (knee) – Likely to be activated Tuesday
Ricky Nolasco, SP, MIN (elbow) – Could return without rehab stint, but why?
Ryan Lavarnway, C, BOS (wrist) – Moved up to Double-A Portland in rehab action
Kyuji Fujikawa, RP, CHC (elbow) – Moving rehab to Triple-A
Jim Henderson, RP, MIL (shoulder) – Transferred to 60-day DL
Collin Cowgill, OF, LAA (face/thumb) – Expected back in a couple weeks
Eric Chavez, 3B, ARI (knee) – May not return this season (or ever?)
Tim Beckham, SS, TB (knee) – 3-for-4 Monday in first rehab game in rookie ball

Transactions – Players who have been demoted, called up, traded, released, you name it. We'll cover it here.

Placed on DL
Justin Morneau, 1B, COL (neck)
Matt Cain, SP, SF (elbow)
Brandon Belt, 1B, SF (concussion)
Boone Logan, RP, COL

Activated from DL
Evan Gattis, C, ATL
Jon Niese, SP, NYM
Cliff Lee, SP, PHI
Reid Brignac, 3B, PHI
Wil Nieves, C, PHI
Jim Adduci, OF, TEX

Called Up
Bud Norris, SP, BAL
Ben Paulsen, 1B, COL
Jeremy Jeffress, RP, MIL
Adam Duvall, 1B, SF
George Kontos, RP, SF
T.J. House, SP, CLE
Nick Masset, RP, COL
Rob Rasmussen, RP, TOR

Sent Down
Rob Wooten, RP, MIL
Matt West, RP, TEX
Cesar Hernandez, 3B, PHI
Christian Bethancourt, C, ATL
Steve Clevenger, C, BAL
Austin Adams, RP, CLE
Zach Rosscup, RP, CHC
Buddy Carlyle, RP, NYM (DFA)
Sergio Santos, RP, TOR (DFA)
Tony Gwynn Jr., OF, PHI (DFA)
Jair Jurrjens, SP, COL (DFA)
Ian Stewart, 3B, LAA (outrighted)
Koyie Hill, C, PHI (outrighted)

Closer Watch

Marlins – Steve Cishek continued his rebound from a period of ineffectiveness during late June and early July on Monday in Atlanta. He tossed his third straight scoreless, hitless inning for his second save in two days, but it could be one of his last in a Miami uniform, as trade rumors are swirling around him. If Cishek does get shipped out of town, the recently activated A.J. Ramos (shoulder) would seem to be the favorite to replace him as closer.

White Sox – Jake Petricka collected his fourth save Monday, working around a hit to preserve a three-run lead. This remains a committee situation with Petricka, Zach Putnam and a little of Ronald Belisario, but Matt Lindstrom's on the mend; once he's back, the South Siders will likely look to Lindstrom to solidify the ninth inning and bring stability to the bullpen.

Hot Batter Matchups – July 22, 2014

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Matchup Info				Career Matchup Stats
Batter	Pos	Game	Pitcher	AB	H	XBH	HR	RBI	BB	K	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS
J. Turner	2B	LAD @ PIT 7:05PM	V. Worley	10	4	2	0	3	0	0	.400	.400	.600	1.000
T. Snider	OF	PIT vs LAD 7:05PM	J. Beckett	14	5	1	1	2	2	5	.357	.438	.571	1.009
M. Scutaro	2B	SF @ PHI 7:05PM	R. Hernandez	29	14	4	0	0	2	2	.483	.516	.621	1.137
D. Pedroia	2B	BOS @ TOR 7:07PM	J. Happ	10	4	2	0	2	0	1	.400	.400	.600	1.000
M. Cabrera	OF	TOR vs BOS 7:07PM	J. Peavy	14	6	1	0	0	1	1	.429	.467	.500	.967
F. Freeman	1B	ATL vs MIA 7:10PM	J. Turner	11	4	2	0	3	3	2	.364	.467	.545	1.012
C. Johnson	3B	ATL vs MIA 7:10PM	J. Turner	12	3	3	1	4	0	3	.250	.250	.667	.917
G. Stanton	OF	MIA @ ATL 7:10PM	M. Minor	19	5	4	4	6	8	5	.263	.481	.895	1.376
D. Barney	2B	CHC vs SD 8:05PM	E. Stults	12	6	5	1	4	2	0	.500	.571	1.083	1.655
A. Dunn	1B	CWS vs KC 8:10PM	B. Chen	24	8	4	2	7	6	4	.333	.467	.667	1.133
P. Konerko	1B	CWS vs KC 8:10PM	B. Chen	52	12	7	5	9	6	9	.231	.310	.558	.868
D. Viciedo	OF	CWS vs KC 8:10PM	B. Chen	32	11	3	3	7	1	7	.344	.364	.625	.989
R. Braun	OF	MIL vs CIN 8:10PM	H. Bailey	28	9	5	1	6	2	9	.321	.387	.571	.959
K. Davis	OF	MIL vs CIN 8:10PM	H. Bailey	15	7	5	3	5	3	3	.467	.556	1.200	1.756
S. Gennett	2B	MIL vs CIN 8:10PM	H. Bailey	22	8	3	0	0	1	2	.364	.391	.500	.891
M. Reynolds	1B	MIL vs CIN 8:10PM	H. Bailey	16	5	2	1	1	2	4	.313	.389	.563	.951
R. Weeks	2B	MIL vs CIN 8:10PM	H. Bailey	27	14	4	2	8	5	9	.519	.606	.815	1.421
J. Loney	1B	TB @ STL 8:15PM	A. Wainwright	26	12	4	1	2	0	2	.462	.462	.692	1.154
J. Altuve	2B	HOU @ OAK 10:05PM	S. Kazmir	13	6	2	0	0	0	1	.462	.462	.615	1.077

Matchup Info				Career Matchup Stats
Batter	Pos	Game	Pitcher	AB	H	XBH	HR	RBI	BB	K	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS

Hot Pitcher Matchups – July 22, 2014

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Matchup Info		Career Stats Allowed To Batters On Opposing Team
Pitcher	Game	AB	H	XBH	HR	RBI	BB	K	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS
Mike Minor	ATL vs MIA 7:10PM	92	20	10	4	8	10	25	.217	.294	.447	.741

Matchup Info		Career Stats Allowed To Batters On Opposing Team
Pitcher	Game	AB	H	XBH	HR	RBI	BB	K	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS

Cold Batter Matchups – July 22, 2014

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Matchup Info				Career Matchup Stats
Batter	Pos	Game	Pitcher	AB	H	XBH	HR	RBI	BB	K	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS
R. Martin	C	PIT vs LAD 7:05PM	J. Beckett	14	3	0	0	0	0	2	.214	.267	.214	.481
J. Gomes	OF	BOS @ TOR 7:07PM	J. Happ	15	3	2	1	3	4	4	.200	.368	.467	.835
J. Bautista	OF	TOR vs BOS 7:07PM	J. Peavy	20	4	1	0	0	3	5	.200	.304	.250	.554
J. Reyes	SS	TOR vs BOS 7:07PM	J. Peavy	24	6	1	0	0	0	5	.250	.250	.292	.542
J. Heyward	OF	ATL vs MIA 7:10PM	J. Turner	11	2	0	0	2	1	2	.182	.250	.182	.432
A. Simmons	SS	ATL vs MIA 7:10PM	J. Turner	10	2	1	0	1	1	2	.200	.273	.300	.573
A. Rizzo	1B	CHC vs SD 8:05PM	E. Stults	10	2	1	1	2	1	0	.200	.333	.500	.833
G. Beckham	2B	CWS vs KC 8:10PM	B. Chen	30	5	3	1	2	4	8	.167	.278	.333	.611
T. Flowers	C	CWS vs KC 8:10PM	B. Chen	12	1	1	1	2	1	6	.083	.154	.333	.487
A. Ramirez	SS	CWS vs KC 8:10PM	B. Chen	40	8	2	1	2	2	4	.200	.256	.300	.556
C. Gomez	OF	MIL vs CIN 8:10PM	H. Bailey	28	5	2	0	3	4	4	.179	.281	.250	.531
Y. Escobar	SS	TB @ STL 8:15PM	A. Wainwright	12	2	0	0	0	1	1	.167	.231	.167	.397
C. Gonzalez	OF	COL vs WAS 8:40PM	J. Zimmermann	10	2	0	0	0	2	3	.200	.333	.200	.533
D. Stubbs	OF	COL vs WAS 8:40PM	J. Zimmermann	13	1	1	0	0	1	5	.077	.143	.154	.297
A. Hill	2B	ARI vs DET 9:40PM	R. Porcello	11	2	1	1	2	0	0	.182	.182	.455	.636
M. Dominguez	3B	HOU @ OAK 10:05PM	S. Kazmir	10	2	0	0	1	1	4	.200	.273	.200	.473

Matchup Info				Career Matchup Stats
Batter	Pos	Game	Pitcher	AB	H	XBH	HR	RBI	BB	K	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS

Cold Pitcher Matchups – July 22, 2014

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Matchup Info		Career Stats Allowed To Batters On Opposing Team
Pitcher	Game	AB	H	XBH	HR	RBI	BB	K	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS
Eric Stults	SD @ CHC 8:05PM	66	22	10	2	8	5	9	.333	.390	.548	.938
Homer Bailey	CIN @ MIL 8:10PM	254	77	29	8	36	25	53	.303	.373	.487	.860
Adam Wainwright	STL vs TB 8:15PM	69	23	7	1	5	3	7	.333	.361	.452	.813

Matchup Info		Career Stats Allowed To Batters On Opposing Team
Pitcher	Game	AB	H	XBH	HR	RBI	BB	K	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS

Recommended Pickup
Brandon McCarthy, SP, NYY – It was easy to dismiss McCarthy upon being shipped to the Yankees – he'd been sent off to the American League, and to a park that kills right-handed pitchers. But his first two turns in pinstripes have been admirable efforts, with Saturday's start particularly impressive: six innings, one run, nine strikeouts and no walks. McCarthy's 4.63 ERA and 1.37 WHIP don't jive with the way he's pitched – he's throwing harder than ever and striking guys out at a solid rate while walking precious few. McCarthy's been killed by BABIP and strand-rate luck; those are going to keep normalizing, and he's going to be a legit asset to fantasy owners down the stretch. He's currently criminally under-owned in both ESPN and Yahoo leagues (3 and 9 percent, respectively), while his CBS ownership (42 percent) could stand to rise as well.

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SP: Kyle Hendricks, CHC ($6,500)
C: Evan Gattis, ATL ($4,000)
1B: Matt Adams, STL ($4,100)
2B: Kolten Wong, STL ($3,900)
SS: Ian Desmond, WAS ($4,600)
3B: Todd Frazier, CIN ($4,700)
OF: Khris Davis, MIL ($3,700)

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