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Tuesday's Starters
AL
Tigers (Doug Fister - R) at Indians (Ubaldo Jimenez - R), 7:05
Rays (Jeremy Hellickson - R) at Orioles (Wei-Yin Chen - L), 7:05
Athletics (Travis Blackley - L) at Blue Jays (Brett Cecil - L), 7:07
Red Sox (Clay Buchholz - R) at Rangers (Martin Perez - R), 8:05
Twins (Cole De Vries - R) at White Sox (Jose Quintana - L), 8:10
Royals (Will Smith - L) at Angels (Garrett Richards - R), 10:05
Yankees (Freddy Garcia - R) at Mariners (Felix Hernandez - R), 10:10
NL
Cubs (Paul Maholm - L) at Pirates (James McDonald - R), 7:05
Brewers (Zack Greinke - R) at Phillies (Cliff Lee - L), 7:05
Braves (Tim Hudson - R) at Marlins (Mark Buehrle - L), 7:10
Nationals (Gio Gonzalez - L) at Mets (R.A. Dickey - R), 7:10
Reds (Mike Leake - R) at Astros (Lucas Harrell - R), 8:05
Dodgers (Clayton Kershaw - L) at Cardinals (Adam Wainwright - R), 8:15
Rockies (TBA) at Diamondbacks (Joe Saunders - L), 9:40
Padres (Edinson Volquez - R) at Giants (Madison Bumgarner - L), 10:15
Day Game After a Night Game: None
Injuries
Day-to-Day
AL
Nick Swisher, OF, NYY - (Hip) Will not play in the Mariners series, but is not expected to be placed on the DL.
Roy Oswalt, P, TEX - (Back) Says that he will only miss one start, but will know more after seeing a back specialist on Monday.
Justin Morneau, 1B, MIN - (Personal) Will not return from paternity leave until at least Tuesday.
Roberto Hernandez, P, CLE - (Suspension) Threw a bullpen session on Monday.
Trevor Plouffe, SS, MIN - (Thumb) Was not in the starting lineup on Monday.
Erick Aybar, SS, LAA - (Toe) Was wearing a walking boot and was not in the starting lineup on Monday.
NL
Jesus Flores, C, WAS - (Back) Was not in the starting lineup on Sunday after receiving treatment on a sore back.
Hanley Ramirez, 3B, MIA - (Hand) Was not in the starting lineup on Monday, but could return Tuesday.
Placido Polanco, 3B, PHI - (Back) Was not in the starting lineup on Monday due to back spasms.
Cameron Maybin, OF, SDP - (Wrist) Was not in the starting lineup on Monday.
Drew Pomeranz, P, COL - (Arm) Claimed his arm felt much better after playing catch and could avoid the DL.
Shane Victorino, OF, PHI - (Arm) Left Monday's game with a bruised right elbow after being hit by a pitch.
Disabled List
AL
Joba Chamberlain, P, NYY - (Ankle) Threw a bullpen session on Sunday and should return to the Yankees very soon.
Mark Lowe, P, TEX - (Abdomen) Threw his first bullpen session on Sunday.
Andy Pettitte, P, NYY - (Lower Leg) Has added weight to his lower-body workouts and will receive another X-ray later this week to assess his progress.
Evan Longoria, 3B, TBR - (Hamstring) Will join the Rays on their upcoming road trip and increase his on-field activity.
Jordan Walden, P, LAA - (Biceps) Believes that he will be throwing again soon.
Sam Fuld, OF, TBR - (Wrist) Will likely be activated from the disabled list on Tuesday.
John Danks, P, CHW - (Shoulder) Will throw a bullpen session on Tuesday.
Grady Sizemore, OF, CLE - (Back) Still believes that he will be able to play this season.
Colby Lewis, P, TEX - (Forearm) Is expected to miss the rest of the season with a torn flexor tendon.
NL
Chien-Ming Wang, P, WAS - (Hip) Made a rehab start for Double-A Harrisburg on Monday.
John McDonald, SS, ARI - (Oblique) There is still not timetable for his return.
Frank Francisco, P, NYM - (Oblique) Will begin a rehab assignment on Tuesday.
Jack Wilson, SS, ATL - (Finger) Was expected to begin a rehab assigment on Monday at Triple-A.
Jhoulys Chacin, P, COL - (Chest) Reportedly felt fine after throwing a bullpen session on Monday.
Transactions
Activated from DL
Gavin Floyd, P, CHW
Chad Billingsley, P, LAD
Placed on DL
Ian Desmond, SS, WAS
Juan Oviedo, P, P
Designated for Assignment
Kelvin De La Cruz, P, DET
Optioned to Triple-A
D.J. Mitchell, P, SEA
Anthony Varvaro, P, ATL
Donnie Veal, P, CHW
Josh Wall, P, LAD
Called Up
Corey Brown, OF, WAS
Jose Constanza, OF, ATL
Martin Perez, P, TEX
Trades
Marlins traded P Anibal Sanchez, 2B Omar Infante to Tigers for P Jacob Turner, C Rob Brantly, P Brian Flynn
Mariners traded OF Ichiro Suzuki to Yankees for P D.J. Mitchell, P Danny Farquhar
Closer Watch
Royals: Jonathan Broxton is reportedly on the trade block. If he were to be traded, the Royals have a number of options that could take over the closer role in Kansas City, including Aaron Crow and Greg Holland.
Mets: Frank Francisco is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment on Tuesday. He has been on the DL since June 24 with a left oblique strain.
KEY MATCHUPS: HOT | |||||||||||||||||||
| Hot Batter Matchups | At-Bats | AVG | HR | XBH | RBI | BB | K | SLG | OBP | OPS | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Fielder - 1B | DET @ CLE 7/24 7:05 PM | Ubaldo Jimenez | 4-11 | .364 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | .455 | .462 | .917 | |||||||
| Clint Barmes - SS | PIT vs CHC 7/24 7:05 PM | Paul Maholm | 12-24 | .500 | 2 | 6 | 9 | 1 | 1 | .958 | .520 | 1.478 | |||||||
| Mike Napoli - C | TEX vs BOS 7/24 8:05 PM | Clay Buchholz | 3-10 | .300 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | .600 | .364 | .964 | |||||||
| Andre Ethier - OF | LAD @ STL 7/24 8:15 PM | Adam Wainwright | 7-22 | .318 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 5 | .591 | .375 | .966 | |||||||
| James Loney - 1B | LAD @ STL 7/24 8:15 PM | Adam Wainwright | 8-20 | .400 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | .700 | .400 | 1.100 | |||||||
| Matt Holliday - OF | STL vs LAD 7/24 8:15 PM | Clayton Kershaw | 5-15 | .333 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 4 | .333 | .565 | .898 | |||||||
| Carlos Gonzalez - OF | COL @ ARI 7/24 9:40 PM | Joe Saunders | 4-14 | .286 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | .571 | .333 | .904 | |||||||
| Ramon Hernandez - C | COL @ ARI 7/24 9:40 PM | Joe Saunders | 7-18 | .389 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 0 | .611 | .421 | 1.032 | |||||||
| Jayson Nix - 2B | NYY @ SEA 7/24 10:10 PM | Felix Hernandez | 5-10 | .500 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | .600 | .583 | 1.183 | |||||||
| Nick Swisher - OF | NYY @ SEA 7/24 10:10 PM | Felix Hernandez | 8-34 | .235 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 7 | .618 | .333 | .951 | |||||||
| Mark Teixeira - 1B | NYY @ SEA 7/24 10:10 PM | Felix Hernandez | 14-47 | .298 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 11 | .574 | .333 | .907 | |||||||
| Hot Pitcher Matchups | At-Bats | Opp AVG | HR Allow | XBH Allow | RBI Allow | BB | K | Opp SLG | Opp OBP | Opp OPS | |||||||||
| None | |||||||||||||||||||
KEY MATCHUPS: COLD | |||||||||||||||||||
| Cold Batter Matchups | At-Bats | AVG | HR | XBH | RBI | BB | K | SLG | OBP | OPS | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ty Wigginton - 3B | PHI vs MIL 7/24 7:05 PM | Zack Greinke | 2-14 | .143 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .214 | .200 | .414 | |||||||
| Ryan Zimmerman - 3B | WAS @ NYM 7/24 7:10 PM | R.A. Dickey | 2-10 | .200 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .200 | .333 | .533 | |||||||
| Josh Hamilton - OF | TEX vs BOS 7/24 8:05 PM | Clay Buchholz | 1-12 | .083 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | .167 | .083 | .250 | |||||||
| Matt Kemp - OF | LAD @ STL 7/24 8:15 PM | Adam Wainwright | 2-14 | .143 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | .143 | .250 | .393 | |||||||
| Dexter Fowler - OF | COL @ ARI 7/24 9:40 PM | Joe Saunders | 1-11 | .091 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .091 | .167 | .258 | |||||||
| Jason Giambi - 1B | COL @ ARI 7/24 9:40 PM | Joe Saunders | 2-10 | .200 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | .200 | .333 | .533 | |||||||
| Marco Scutaro - SS | COL @ ARI 7/24 9:40 PM | Joe Saunders | 3-15 | .200 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | .267 | .333 | .600 | |||||||
| Eric Chavez - 3B | NYY @ SEA 7/24 10:10 PM | Felix Hernandez | 3-23 | .130 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7 | .130 | .167 | .297 | |||||||
| Curtis Granderson - OF | NYY @ SEA 7/24 10:10 PM | Felix Hernandez | 11-34 | .324 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 13 | .471 | .343 | .814 | |||||||
| Chone Figgins - 3B | SEA vs NYY 7/24 10:10 PM | Freddy Garcia | 3-28 | .107 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 10 | .107 | .242 | .349 | |||||||
| Cold Pitcher Matchups | At-Bats | Opp AVG | HR Allow | XBH Allow | RBI Allow | BB | K | Opp SLG | Opp OBP | Opp OPS | |||||||||
| Clay Buchholz | BOS @ Tex 7/24 8:05 PM | Rangers Batters | 20-65 | .308 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 17 | .590 | .390 | .980 | |||||||
Recommended Pickup
Casper Wells, OF, SEA: With Monday's shocking trade of Ichiro Suzuki to the Yankees, a spot in the Mariners outfield just opened up. Wells is the player rumored to be benefiting most from this, as he should slot into that outfield spot more days than not. For those who have still been starting Ichiro, Wells might actually be as good of a fantasy option going forward. Both players have hit .261 on the season and, well Ichiro provides better speed, Wells has much more power potential. He has hit 27 HR in the minors before and has six this season in limited at-bats. He has been on a small power surge in the month of July with four home runs and a .500 slugging percentage. Wells won't be lighting up fantasy scoreboards, but he's a solid fantasy option if you need to round out your outfielders.
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