
NEWS & ADVICE
DRAFT PREP
Projected Starters - A look at Tuesday's matchups (all times Eastern)
Marlins (Chris Volstad - R) v Phillies (Cole Hamels - L), 7:05
Indians (Justin Masterson - R) v Tigers (Justin Verlander - R), 7:05
Cardinals (Jaime Garcia - L) v Nationals (Yunesky Maya - R), 7:05
Rangers (Alexi Ogando - R) v Yankees (CC Sabathia - L), 7:05
Orioles (Chris Jakubauskas - R) v Blue Jays (Carlos Villanueva - R), 7:07
Mets (Jon Niese - L) v Braves (Jair Jurrjens - R), 7:10
Red Sox (Tim Wakefield - R) v Rays (James Shields - R), 7:10
Pirates (Jeff Karstens - R) v Astros (Bud Norris - ), 8:05
Brewers (Yovani Gallardo - R) v Cubs (Randy Wells - R), 8:05
White Sox (Gavin Floyd - R) v Twins (Carl Pavano - R), 8:10
Padres (TBD - ) v Rockies (Juan Nicasio - R), 8:40
Giants (Matt Cain - R) v Diamondbacks (Josh Collmenter - R), 9:40
Royals (Danny Duffy - L) v A's (Trevor Cahill - R), 10:05
Angels (Jered Weaver - R) v Mariners (Doug Fister - R), 10:10
Reds (Johnny Cueto - R) v Dodgers (Clayton Kershaw - L), 10:10
Off: None
Day Game After a Night Game: None
Injuries - A brief look at players that have been missing time with minor ailments and their expected returns.
Day-to-Day (includes players expected to make their return from the DL)
AL
Mark Reynolds, 3B, BAL - (Arm) Left Sunday's game with a contusion
Kyle Farnsworth, P, TB - (Illness) Was not available Sunday
Jed Lowrie, SS, BOS - (Shoulder) Will sit Tuesday
Matt Harrison, P, TEX - (Arm) Expected to start Saturday
Josh Willingham, OF, OAK - (Heel) Was able to pinch-hit Sunday
NL
Leo Nunez, P, FLA - (Back) Could be available to close Tuesday
Jason Bourgeois, OF, HOU - (Ankle) MRI returned negative
Jason Hammel, P, COL - (Back) Should be able to make his next start
Ian Desmond, SS, WAS - (Thigh) Has been coping with soreness since last month
Rogearvin Bernadina, OF, WAS - (Hamstring) Was available to pinch-hit Sunday after Saturday's scratch
Josh Harrison, 3B, PIT - (Oblique) Might not miss more than a few days
Players on the DL
AL
Rafael Soriano, P, NY-A - (Elbow) May begin playing catch soon
Damaso Marte, P, NY-A - (Shoulder) Might be able to play this season?
Pedro Feliciano, P, NY-A - (Shoulder) Could return in early-July
Eric Chavez, 3B, NY-A - (Foot) Yet to run
David Aardsma, P, SEA - (Hip) Still no timetable, now on 60-day DL
Travis Hafner, DH, CLE - (Oblique) Taking BP on Monday, will begin a rehab assignment this week
Tommy Hunter, P, TEX - (Groin) Will throw at Triple-A on Thursday
Brandon Webb, P, TEX - (Shoulder) Will throw at Double-A on Tuesday
Scott Feldman, P, TEX - (Knee) No fatigue after Saturday's rehab start
Junichi Tazawa, P, BOS - (Elbow) Might be able to help later in the season
Franklin Morales, P, BOS - (Forearm) Scheduled for a rehab appearance Monday
Darnell McDonald, OF, BOS - (Quadriceps) Should return from DL on Tuesday
NL
Aroldis Chapman, P, CIN - (Shoulder) Threw two scoreless Sunday
Homer Bailey, P, CIN - (Shoulder) Threw three innings Saturday
Pablo Sandoval, 3B, SF - (Wrist) Should return from DL on Tuesday
Barry Zito, P, SF - (Foot) Will start for Fresno on Thursday
Freddy Sanchez, 2B, SF - (Shoulder) Surgery inevitable?
Joe Blanton, P, PHI - (Elbow) Played catch Sunday
Cole Kimball, P, WAS - (Shoulder) MRI revealed no structural damage
Ryan Zimmerman, 3B, WAS - (Abdomen) Should return from DL on Tuesday
Josh Johnson, P, FLA - (Shoulder) Aiming for early-July return
Allen Craig, OF, STL - (Knee) Hit the DL on Monday
Marlon Byrd, OF, CHI-N - (Face) Took BP on Monday
Kerry Wood, P, CHI-N - (Finger) Placed on DL on Monday, retroactive to June 9
Johan Santana, P, NY-N - (Shoulder) Workouts halted June 3
Jason Heyward, OF, ATL - (Shoulder) Minor league rehab begins Monday
Transactions - Players that have been demoted, called up, traded, released, you name it. We'll cover it here.
Activated
Jeff Baker, 2B, CHI-N
Wandy Rodriguez, P, HOU
Magglio Ordonez, OF, DET
Placed on DL
Kerry Wood, P, CHI-N
David Aardsma, P, SEA (transferred to 60-day DL)
Traded
Michael McKenry, C, PIT (from Boston)
Recalled
Anthony Bass, P, SD
Sent Down
Brandon Snyder, 1B, BAL
Jeff Fulchino, P, HOU
Conor Gillaspie, 3B, SF
Drew Sutton, OF, BOS
Enrique Gonzalez, P, DET (outrighted off 40-man)
Signed
Leyson Septimo, P, CHI-A (claimed off waivers, sent to Double-A)
Closer Watch - A closer look at intriguing ninth-inning situations (check out our Closer Grid with the link to the left).
Chicago (A) - After Sergio Santos blew the save Friday, he earned a rocky one Sunday, with Chris Sale warming up in the bullpen. There's no indication that Santos is on thin ice quite yet, but the trio of Sale, Matt Thornton and Jesse Crain could be of interest to save speculators.
Key Matchups
KEY MATCHUPS: HOT |
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| Hot Batter Matchups | At-Bats | AVG | HR | XBH | RBI | BB | K | SLG | OBP | OPS | |||||||||
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| Michael Brantley - OF | CLE @ DET 6/14 7:05 PM |
Justin Verlander | 7-13 | .538 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | .692 | .600 | 1.292 | |||||||
| Miguel Cabrera - 1B | DET vs CLE 6/14 7:05 PM |
Justin Masterson | 4-10 | .400 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 3 | .700 | .571 | 1.271 | |||||||
| Chris Coghlan - OF | FLA @ PHI 6/14 7:05 PM |
Cole Hamels | 7-17 | .412 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | .882 | .500 | 1.382 | |||||||
| Ryan Howard - 1B | PHI vs FLA 6/14 7:05 PM |
Chris Volstad | 11-23 | .478 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 1.304 | .520 | 1.824 | |||||||
| Raul Ibanez - OF | PHI vs FLA 6/14 7:05 PM |
Chris Volstad | 10-19 | .526 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 1.105 | .571 | 1.676 | |||||||
| Jimmy Rollins - SS | PHI vs FLA 6/14 7:05 PM |
Chris Volstad | 9-22 | .409 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | .500 | .458 | .958 | |||||||
| Carlos Ruiz - C | PHI vs FLA 6/14 7:05 PM |
Chris Volstad | 7-16 | .438 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 1 | .688 | .550 | 1.238 | |||||||
| Wilson Valdez - SS | PHI vs FLA 6/14 7:05 PM |
Chris Volstad | 5-12 | .417 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | .417 | .500 | .917 | |||||||
| Dan Uggla - 2B | ATL vs NYM 6/14 7:10 PM |
Jonathon Niese | 6-13 | .462 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 | .692 | .462 | 1.154 | |||||||
| J.D. Drew - OF | BOS @ TB 6/14 7:10 PM |
James Shields | 11-35 | .314 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 6 | .600 | .400 | 1.000 | |||||||
| David Ortiz - DH | BOS @ TB 6/14 7:10 PM |
James Shields | 12-33 | .364 | 3 | 10 | 11 | 6 | 6 | .848 | .462 | 1.310 | |||||||
| Dustin Pedroia - 2B | BOS @ TB 6/14 7:10 PM |
James Shields | 13-30 | .433 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | .700 | .469 | 1.169 | |||||||
| Willie Harris - OF | NYM @ ATL 6/14 7:10 PM |
Jair Jurrjens | 7-14 | .500 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | .714 | .563 | 1.277 | |||||||
| Daniel Murphy - 2B | NYM @ ATL 6/14 7:10 PM |
Jair Jurrjens | 6-18 | .333 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | .556 | .368 | .924 | |||||||
| Johnny Damon - OF | TB vs BOS 6/14 7:10 PM |
Tim Wakefield | 10-28 | .357 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 2 | .714 | .419 | 1.133 | |||||||
| Evan Longoria - 3B | TB vs BOS 6/14 7:10 PM |
Tim Wakefield | 6-13 | .462 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 1 | .846 | .529 | 1.375 | |||||||
| Starlin Castro - SS | CHC vs MIL 6/14 8:05 PM |
Yovani Gallardo | 5-12 | .417 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .667 | .417 | 1.084 | |||||||
| Kosuke Fukudome - OF | CHC vs MIL 6/14 8:05 PM |
Yovani Gallardo | 5-15 | .333 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | .400 | .474 | .874 | |||||||
| Aramis Ramirez - 3B | CHC vs MIL 6/14 8:05 PM |
Yovani Gallardo | 6-13 | .462 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 2 | .769 | .500 | 1.269 | |||||||
| Geovany Soto - C | CHC vs MIL 6/14 8:05 PM |
Yovani Gallardo | 4-15 | .267 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | .533 | .353 | .886 | |||||||
| Hunter Pence - OF | HOU vs PIT 6/14 8:05 PM |
Jeff Karstens | 5-10 | .500 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .900 | .455 | 1.355 | |||||||
| Prince Fielder - 1B | MIL @ CHC 6/14 8:05 PM |
Randy Wells | 6-15 | .400 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | .667 | .438 | 1.105 | |||||||
| Garrett Jones - 1B | PIT @ HOU 6/14 8:05 PM |
Bud Norris | 4-14 | .286 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 4 | .643 | .375 | 1.018 | |||||||
| Andrew McCutchen - OF | PIT @ HOU 6/14 8:05 PM |
Bud Norris | 5-16 | .313 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | .563 | .353 | .916 | |||||||
| Paul Konerko - 1B | CWS @ MIN 6/14 8:10 PM |
Carl Pavano | 11-29 | .379 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 7 | .690 | .400 | 1.090 | |||||||
| A.J. Pierzynski - C | CWS @ MIN 6/14 8:10 PM |
Carl Pavano | 10-25 | .400 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 1 | .720 | .400 | 1.120 | |||||||
| Stephen Drew - SS | ARI vs SF 6/14 9:40 PM |
Matt Cain | 10-29 | .345 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 2 | .759 | .387 | 1.146 | |||||||
| Justin Upton - OF | ARI vs SF 6/14 9:40 PM |
Matt Cain | 6-20 | .300 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 5 | .450 | .440 | .890 | |||||||
| Brandon Phillips - 2B | CIN @ LAD 6/14 10:10 PM |
Clayton Kershaw | 6-10 | .600 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .600 | .636 | 1.236 | |||||||
| Erick Aybar - SS | LAA @ SEA 6/14 10:10 PM |
Doug Fister | 5-11 | .455 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | .545 | .455 | 1.000 | |||||||
| Hot Pitcher Matchups | At-Bats | Opp AVG |
HR Allow |
XBH Allow |
RBI Allow |
BB | K | Opp SLG |
Opp OBP |
Opp OPS |
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| CC Sabathia | NYY vs TEX 6/14 7:05 PM |
Rangers Batters | 31-139 | .223 | 3 | 13 | 17 | 11 | 34 | .357 | .277 | .634 | |||||||
| Jair Jurrjens | ATL vs NYM 6/14 7:10 PM |
Mets Batters | 24-110 | .218 | 0 | 9 | 12 | 16 | 15 | .323 | .315 | .638 | |||||||
| Randy Wells | CHC vs MIL 6/14 8:05 PM |
Brewers Batters | 32-88 | .364 | 2 | 11 | 11 | 3 | 18 | .539 | .391 | .931 | |||||||
| Matt Cain | SF @ ARI 6/14 9:40 PM |
Diamondbacks Batters | 34-155 | .219 | 5 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 30 | .384 | .297 | .681 | |||||||
| Jered Weaver | LAA @ SEA 6/14 10:10 PM |
Mariners Batters | 34-152 | .224 | 3 | 6 | 16 | 12 | 33 | .313 | .281 | .594 | |||||||
| Clayton Kershaw | LAD vs CIN 6/14 10:10 PM |
Reds Batters | 15-75 | .200 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 29 | .284 | .291 | .575 | |||||||
KEY MATCHUPS: COLD |
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| Cold Batter Matchups | At-Bats | AVG | HR | XBH | RBI | BB | K | SLG | OBP | OPS | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asdrubal Cabrera - SS | CLE @ DET 6/14 7:05 PM |
Justin Verlander | 5-27 | .185 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 10 | .185 | .290 | .475 | |||||||
| Orlando Cabrera - SS | CLE @ DET 6/14 7:05 PM |
Justin Verlander | 13-40 | .325 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 7 | .475 | .357 | .832 | |||||||
| Luis Valbuena - 2B | CLE @ DET 6/14 7:05 PM |
Justin Verlander | 2-16 | .125 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 5 | .313 | .333 | .646 | |||||||
| Brennan Boesch - OF | DET vs CLE 6/14 7:05 PM |
Justin Masterson | 2-10 | .200 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .200 | .200 | .400 | |||||||
| Emilio Bonifacio - OF | FLA @ PHI 6/14 7:05 PM |
Cole Hamels | 3-13 | .231 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .231 | .231 | .462 | |||||||
| Gaby Sanchez - 1B | FLA @ PHI 6/14 7:05 PM |
Cole Hamels | 2-12 | .167 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | .417 | .231 | .648 | |||||||
| Chase Utley - 2B | PHI vs FLA 6/14 7:05 PM |
Chris Volstad | 4-20 | .200 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 3 | .350 | .360 | .710 | |||||||
| Josh Hamilton - OF | TEX @ NYY 6/14 7:05 PM |
CC Sabathia | 1-10 | .100 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | .200 | .308 | .508 | |||||||
| Ian Kinsler - 2B | TEX @ NYY 6/14 7:05 PM |
CC Sabathia | 2-15 | .133 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | .533 | .235 | .768 | |||||||
| David Murphy - OF | TEX @ NYY 6/14 7:05 PM |
CC Sabathia | 2-10 | .200 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | .200 | .250 | .450 | |||||||
| Derrek Lee - 1B | BAL @ TOR 6/14 7:07 PM |
Carlos Villanueva | 1-12 | .083 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | .083 | .154 | .237 | |||||||
| Jacoby Ellsbury - OF | BOS @ TB 6/14 7:10 PM |
James Shields | 4-24 | .167 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | .167 | .200 | .367 | |||||||
| Jason Varitek - C | BOS @ TB 6/14 7:10 PM |
James Shields | 5-27 | .185 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 9 | .296 | .214 | .510 | |||||||
| Kevin Youkilis - 1B | BOS @ TB 6/14 7:10 PM |
James Shields | 3-31 | .097 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 9 | .129 | .200 | .329 | |||||||
| Carlos Beltran - OF | NYM @ ATL 6/14 7:10 PM |
Jair Jurrjens | 2-16 | .125 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | .125 | .263 | .388 | |||||||
| Angel Pagan - OF | NYM @ ATL 6/14 7:10 PM |
Jair Jurrjens | 2-24 | .083 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 | .125 | .185 | .310 | |||||||
| Jose Reyes - SS | NYM @ ATL 6/14 7:10 PM |
Jair Jurrjens | 3-17 | .176 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | .235 | .300 | .535 | |||||||
| Ben Zobrist - 2B | TB vs BOS 6/14 7:10 PM |
Tim Wakefield | 1-10 | .100 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | .200 | .250 | .450 | |||||||
| Tyler Colvin - OF | CHC vs MIL 6/14 8:05 PM |
Yovani Gallardo | 2-12 | .167 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | .250 | .167 | .417 | |||||||
| Michael Bourn - OF | HOU vs PIT 6/14 8:05 PM |
Jeff Karstens | 2-11 | .182 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 | .364 | .357 | .721 | |||||||
| Jeff Keppinger - 2B | HOU vs PIT 6/14 8:05 PM |
Jeff Karstens | 2-12 | .167 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | .417 | .200 | .617 | |||||||
| Carlos Quentin - OF | CWS @ MIN 6/14 8:10 PM |
Carl Pavano | 0-13 | .000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | .000 | .000 | .000 | |||||||
| Michael Cuddyer - OF | MIN vs CWS 6/14 8:10 PM |
Gavin Floyd | 8-31 | .258 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 7 | .419 | .303 | .722 | |||||||
| Kelly Johnson - 2B | ARI vs SF 6/14 9:40 PM |
Matt Cain | 3-21 | .143 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | .143 | .182 | .325 | |||||||
| Miguel Montero - C | ARI vs SF 6/14 9:40 PM |
Matt Cain | 4-20 | .200 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 4 | .350 | .273 | .623 | |||||||
| Gerardo Parra - OF | ARI vs SF 6/14 9:40 PM |
Matt Cain | 2-14 | .143 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | .214 | .250 | .464 | |||||||
| Chris Young - OF | ARI vs SF 6/14 9:40 PM |
Matt Cain | 4-24 | .167 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | .208 | .200 | .408 | |||||||
| Edgar Renteria - SS | CIN @ LAD 6/14 10:10 PM |
Clayton Kershaw | 1-11 | .091 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 4 | .273 | .286 | .559 | |||||||
| Joey Votto - 1B | CIN @ LAD 6/14 10:10 PM |
Clayton Kershaw | 2-10 | .200 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | .500 | .273 | .773 | |||||||
| Chone Figgins - 2B | SEA vs LAA 6/14 10:10 PM |
Jered Weaver | 2-12 | .167 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .167 | .231 | .398 | |||||||
| Ichiro Suzuki - OF | SEA vs LAA 6/14 10:10 PM |
Jered Weaver | 13-54 | .241 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 7 | .315 | .255 | .570 | |||||||
| Cold Pitcher Matchups | At-Bats | Opp AVG |
HR Allow |
XBH Allow |
RBI Allow |
BB | K | Opp SLG |
Opp OBP |
Opp OPS |
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| Chris Volstad | FLA @ Phi 6/14 7:05 PM |
Phillies Batters | 57-156 | .365 | 12 | 21 | 26 | 17 | 15 | .669 | .443 | 1.111 | |||||||
| Tim Wakefield | BOS @ TB 6/14 7:10 PM |
Rays Batters | 37-132 | .280 | 6 | 16 | 23 | 16 | 18 | .500 | .357 | .858 | |||||||
| Bud Norris | HOU vs Pit 6/14 8:05 PM |
Pirates Batters | 20-68 | .294 | 2 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 16 | .496 | .360 | .856 | |||||||