Sunday Lineup Card: Cubs Utility Man Playing Like A Bear

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Updated on July 12, 2014 7:22PM EST

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

White Sox (John Danks - L) at Indians (Trevor Bauer - R), 1:05
Marlins (Brad Hand - L) at Mets (Jacob deGrom - R), 1:10
Pirates (Francisco Liriano - L) at Reds (Johnny Cueto - R), 1:10
Nationals (Tanner Roark - R) at Phillies (Kyle Kendrick - R), 1:35
Blue Jays (R.A. Dickey - R) at Rays (David Price - L), 1:40
Red Sox (Clay Buchholz - R) at Astros (Brad Peacock - R), 2:10
Tigers (Justin Verlander - R) at Royals (Bruce Chen - L), 2:10
Cardinals (Carlos Martinez - R) at Brewers (Wily Peralta - R), 2:10
Braves (Julio Teheran - R) at Cubs (Travis Wood - L), 2:20
Angels (Tyler Skaggs - L) at Rangers (Scott Baker - R), 3:05
Diamondbacks (Chase Anderson - R) at Giants (Madison Bumgarner - L), 4:05
Twins (Phil Hughes - R) at Rockies (Brett Anderson - L), 4:10
Athletics (Sonny Gray - R) at Mariners (Chris Young - R), 4:10
Padres (Tyson Ross - R) at Dodgers (Hyun-Jin Ryu - L), 4:10
Yankees (TBA) at Orioles (Kevin Gausman - R), 8:05

Day Game After Night Game: DET/KC, LAA/TEX, PIT/CIN, WAS/PHI, OAK/SEA, and SD/LAD

Injuries

Day-to-Day

Tommy Medica, 1B, SD - (Groin) Wasn't in Saturday's starting lineup.
Hanley Ramirez, SS, LAD - (Shoulder) Isn't expected to start until after the All-Star break.
Coco Crisp, OF, OAK - (Ankle) Missed third start in a row Saturday.
Victor Martinez, DH, DET - (Back) On pace to return Friday.
Scott Carroll, P, CWS - (Back) Was removed Saturday after five scoreless innings pitched.
Domonic Brown, OF, PHI - (Illness) Was scratched from Saturday's start.
Mat Latos, P, CIN - (Back) Is expected to make the first start after the All-Star break.
Alexei Ramirez, SS, CWS - (Back) Removed from Saturday's game because of stiffness.
Ryan Hanigan, C, TB - (Upper Body) Was available only in an emergency Saturday.
Desmond Jennings, OF, TB - (Knee) Was possibly available off the bench Saturday.
Adam Eaton, OF, CWS - (Ankle) Likely to be out until after the All-Star break.
Muneori Kawasaki, SS, TOR - (Hamstring) Took Saturday off after leaving Friday's game early.
Jean Segura, SS, MIL - (Personal) Placed on the bereavement list Saturday.
David Price, P, TB - (Illness) Is in line to make the final start before the All-Star break.
Chris Dickerson, OF, CLE - (Hamstring) Was scratched from Saturday's lineup.

Players on the DL

James Paxton, P, SEA - (Back) Threw a bullpen session Saturday.
Drew Pomeranz, P, OAK - (Hand) Started rehab assignment Saturday.
Alberto Callaspo, 3B, OAK - (Hamstring) Placed on the 15-day DL on Saturday.
Carlos Ruiz, C, PHI - (Concussion) Likely to start rehab assignment Friday.
Jim Adduci, OF, TEX - (Finger) Began rehab assignment Saturday.
Michael Pineda, P, NYY - (Back) Completed bullpen session Friday with no issues.
Shane Victorino, OF, BOS - (Hamstring) May be able to play rehab game Sunday.
Angel Pagan, OF, SF - (Back) Hasn't been cleared to resume swinging a bat.
Matt Lindstrom, P, CWS - (Ankle) Threw a bullpen session and did some fielding drills Saturday.
A.J. Ramos, P, MIA - (Shoulder) Begins rehab assignment Monday.
Nolan Reimold, OF, TOR - (Calf) Went on the disabled list Saturday.
Scott Elbert, P, LAD - (Elbow) Started rehab assignment Friday.
Collin McHugh, P, HOU - (Finger) Placed on the DL retroactive to Monday.
Nick Masset, P, COL - (Knee) Threw off the slope of the mound Saturday.
Jordan Lyles, P, COL - (Hand) Begins rehab assignment July 18.
Will Middlebrooks, 3B, BOS - (Finger) Played nine innings at third in rehab game Friday.
Eddie Butler, P, COL - (Shoulder) Made first rehab start Saturday.
Cliff Lee, P, PHI - (Elbow) Limited to 75 pitches in rehab start Monday.

Placed On the DL

Collin McHugh, P, HOU
Jean Segura, SS, MIL (Bereavement List)
Nolan Reimold, OF, TOR
Alberto Callaspo, 1B, OAK

Called Up

Zach McAllister, P, CLE
Brett Oberholtzer, P, HOU
Elian Herrera, OF, MIL
Steve Clevenger, C, BAL
Anthony Gose, OF, TOR
George Kottaras, C, STL
Andy Parrino, SS, OAK
Efren Navarro, 1B, LAA
Neftali Soto, 1B, CIN
Ryan Feierabend, P, TEX

Sent Down (to Triple-A, unless otherwise noted)

Aaron Poreda, P, TEX
Mark Lowe, P, CLE
Miguel Gonzalez, P, BAL
Audry Perez, C, STL
Vinnie Pestano, P, CLE
Drew Rucinki, P, LAA
Chris Partch, P, CIN
Brett Marshall, P, CIN
Matt Daley, P, NYY

Signed

Erik Hamren, P, TEX
Rafael Perez, P, PIT

Closer Watch

Cubs - Hector Rondon blew his third save of the season when he gave up one run in the top of the ninth to tie Friday's game against the Brave at four. Rondon was then redeemed by Justin Ruggiano who not only won the game with a walk-off hit in the bottom of ninth, but also in turn earned Rondon his second win of the season. Rondon hasn't been spectacular since being named the Cubs closer, but he has been serviceable at worst converting 13 of his 16 save opportunities.

Key Matchups

Hot Batter Matchups – July 13, 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. Raburn	OF	CLE vs CWS 1:05PM	J. Danks	39	14	8	3	11	5	9	.359	.422	.718	1.140
C. Santana	C	CLE vs CWS 1:05PM	J. Danks	18	4	3	1	3	5	5	.222	.375	.500	.875
N. Swisher	1B	CLE vs CWS 1:05PM	J. Danks	22	6	2	2	3	6	1	.273	.429	.545	.974
A. McCutchen	OF	PIT @ CIN 1:10PM	J. Cueto	49	13	8	4	6	6	8	.265	.357	.592	.949
I. Desmond	SS	WAS @ PHI 1:35PM	K. Kendrick	37	15	5	2	8	0	5	.405	.410	.676	1.086
B. Harper	OF	WAS @ PHI 1:35PM	K. Kendrick	23	9	5	1	2	3	1	.391	.462	.739	1.201
N. McLouth	OF	WAS @ PHI 1:35PM	K. Kendrick	17	4	2	2	3	2	3	.235	.316	.588	.904
R. Zimmerman	3B	WAS @ PHI 1:35PM	K. Kendrick	46	16	9	2	5	6	5	.348	.436	.630	1.067
J. Bautista	OF	TOR @ TB 1:40PM	D. Price	41	14	7	5	11	6	10	.341	.429	.756	1.185
M. Cabrera	3B	DET @ KC 2:10PM	B. Chen	39	16	9	5	11	10	6	.410	.531	.897	1.428
A. Jackson	OF	DET @ KC 2:10PM	B. Chen	40	13	7	1	4	3	7	.325	.364	.575	.939
B. Butler	DH	KC vs DET 2:10PM	J. Verlander	76	33	7	2	14	9	10	.434	.500	.579	1.079
S. Perez	C	KC vs DET 2:10PM	J. Verlander	30	14	8	1	10	0	5	.467	.438	.800	1.238
A. Hill	2B	ARI @ SF 4:05PM	M. Bumgarner	20	5	5	2	6	1	6	.250	.286	.700	.986

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

Hot Pitcher Matchups – July 13, 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
Johnny Cueto	CIN vs PIT 1:10PM	197	41	15	4	16	19	40	.208	.286	.325	.611
R.A. Dickey	TOR @ TB 1:40PM	164	29	14	4	17	18	37	.177	.260	.318	.578
Julio Teheran	ATL @ CHC 2:20PM	60	10	5	3	6	2	20	.167	.194	.371	.565
Madison Bumgarner	SF vs ARI 4:05PM	143	30	11	3	13	13	34	.210	.278	.337	.616

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 13, 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
M. Aviles	SS	CLE vs CWS 1:05PM	J. Danks	20	5	1	0	2	0	3	.250	.238	.300	.538
B. Pena	C	CIN vs PIT 1:10PM	F. Liriano	18	5	0	0	3	0	4	.278	.263	.278	.541
P. Alvarez	3B	PIT @ CIN 1:10PM	J. Cueto	28	5	0	0	1	2	6	.179	.226	.179	.404
N. Walker	2B	PIT @ CIN 1:10PM	J. Cueto	35	6	1	0	3	4	6	.171	.275	.200	.475
D. Espinosa	2B	WAS @ PHI 1:35PM	K. Kendrick	21	4	1	0	0	4	5	.190	.320	.238	.558
A. LaRoche	1B	WAS @ PHI 1:35PM	K. Kendrick	35	6	3	1	3	8	5	.171	.326	.343	.668
D. Span	OF	WAS @ PHI 1:35PM	K. Kendrick	20	4	2	1	2	2	2	.200	.273	.400	.673
D. Jennings	OF	TB vs TOR 1:40PM	R. Dickey	18	2	1	0	1	3	6	.111	.238	.167	.405
M. Joyce	OF	TB vs TOR 1:40PM	R. Dickey	27	5	3	2	7	3	5	.185	.258	.444	.703
J. Loney	1B	TB vs TOR 1:40PM	R. Dickey	26	5	0	0	0	5	5	.192	.323	.192	.515
C. Rasmus	OF	TOR @ TB 1:40PM	D. Price	22	4	0	0	0	2	5	.182	.280	.182	.462
R. Ibanez	OF	KC vs DET 2:10PM	J. Verlander	29	3	1	0	2	4	5	.103	.206	.138	.344
M. Moustakas	3B	KC vs DET 2:10PM	J. Verlander	41	6	1	1	3	1	9	.146	.167	.220	.386
J. Hamilton	OF	LAA @ TEX 3:05PM	S. Baker	21	5	2	0	3	1	9	.238	.261	.333	.594
M. Montero	C	ARI @ SF 4:05PM	M. Bumgarner	32	6	1	0	2	0	8	.188	.212	.219	.431
M. Prado	3B	ARI @ SF 4:05PM	M. Bumgarner	26	5	1	0	0	2	3	.192	.250	.269	.519

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

Cold Pitcher Matchups – July 13, 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
John Danks	CWS @ CLE 1:05PM	186	56	28	10	32	22	28	.301	.368	.568	.936
Kyle Kendrick	PHI vs WAS 1:35PM	258	77	31	12	32	31	34	.298	.379	.511	.890
Wily Peralta	MIL vs STL 2:10PM	64	23	4	3	9	7	10	.359	.430	.545	.975
Bruce Chen	KC vs DET 2:10PM	146	46	22	8	23	21	23	.315	.402	.592	.993
Tyson Ross	SD @ LAD 4:10PM	72	22	6	1	11	10	19	.306	.372	.437	.810

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

Chris Coghlan, 3B/OF, CHC - In the 15 games Coghlan has played in the about two week time from from June 28 to this past Friday he has raised his average from 68 points from .193 to .261 by making him one of the best hitters in baseball. During that time period Coghlan has been scored 12 runs which puts him tied for fifth in all of Major League Baseball behind the likes of Albert Pujols and Yasiel Puig. Coghlan also showed a streak of speed during those 15 games by stealing a valuable three bases. Coghlan may just be on hot streak, but that doesn't mean that he shouldn't be considered as a waiver wire pickup because of his eligibility to play at multiple positions and the fact that he is helping out in almost every fantasy category at the moment.

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