Saturday Lineup Card: Russellin' Some Feathers

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Updated on August 30, 2014 12:04AM EST

Projected Starters (all times Eastern)

NYY (Michael Pineda - L) at TOR (Drew Hutchison - R) 1:07 ET
DET (Max Scherzer - R) at CWS (Chris Sale - L) 1:10 ET
CHC (Tsuyoshi Wada - L) at STL (Justin Masterson - R) 2:15 ET
MIN (Kyle Gibson - R) at BAL (Chris Tillman - R) 7:05 ET
CLE (Trevor Bauer - R) at KC (James Shields - R) 7:10 ET
MIA (Jarred Cosart - R) at ATL (Aaron Harang - R) 7:10 ET
TEX (Miles Mikolas - R) at HOU (Scott Feldman - R) 7:10 ET
PHI (Jerome Williams - R) at NYM (Bartolo Colon - R) 7:10 ET
BOS (Allen Webster - R) at TB (Jake Odorizzi - R) 7:10 ET
DET (Kyle Ryan - L) at CWS (Chris Bassitt - R) 7:10 ET
COL (Tyler Matzek - L) at ARI (Vidal Nuno - L) 8:10 ET
CHC (Felix Doubront - L) at STL (Marco Gonzales - L) 8:15 ET
LAD (Zack Greinke - R) at SD (Ian Kennedy - R) 8:40 ET
OAK (Scott Kazmir - L) at LAA (Undecided) 9:05 ET
MIL (Mike Fiers - R) at SF (Jake Peavy - R) 9:05 ET
WAS (Stephen Strasburg - R) at SEA (Roenis Elias - L) 9:10 ET

Day Game After Night Game: NYY/TOR, DET/CWS, CHC/STL, CIN/PIT

Injuries

Day-to-Day

Anthony Rizzo, 1B, CHC - (Back) Out of the lineup again Friday.
Travis Snider, OF, PIT - (Hamstring) Out of the lineup Friday.
Robbie Grossman, OF, HOU - (Ankle) Remained out of the lineup Friday.
Brandon Crawford, SS, SF - (Shoulder) Returned to the lineup Friday.
Scott Van Slyke, OF, LAD - (Ankle) Should be ready to return Sunday.
Steve Pearce, OF, BAL - Left Friday with an abdomen injury
Desmond Jennings, OF, TB - Scratched Friday with left knee soreness.
Chris Denorfia, OF, SEA - (Neck) Out of the lineup again Friday.
Omar Infante, 2B, KC - (Shoulder) Not in the lineup Friday

Players on the DL

Ryan Sweeney, OF, CHC - (Hamstring) Went on a rehab assignment Friday.
Juan Uribe, 3B, LAD - (Hamstring) Will likely be ready for Sunday but activation likely will come Monday.
Hyun-Jin Ryu, SP, LAD - (Leg) Will start Sunday if he passes tests Friday.
Nick Punto, 2B, OAK - (Hamstring) Still a few days from being able to test his hamstring to it's fullest.
Daniel Hudson, SP, ARI - (Elbow) Expected to rejoin the Diamondbacks on Sept. 1.
A.J. Pollock, OF, ARI - (Hand) Expected to rejoin Diamondbacks on Sept. 1 as well.
Justin Ruggiano, OF, CHC - (Ankle) Out for the season after undergoing arthroscopic knee surgery Friday.
Jed Lowrie, SS, OAK - (Finger) Sent to Triple-A Sacramento on rehab assignment Friday.
Jason Motte, RP, STL - (Back) Threw a bullpen session Friday.
Shane Robinson, OF, STL - (Shoulder) Underwent shoulder surgery Thursday and is out for the remainder of the season.
Eric Hosmer, 1B, KC - (Hand) Will begin a rehab assignment Saturday.
Masahiro Tanaka, SP, NYY - (Elbow) Dealing with pain throughout is right arm but isn't concerned.
Derek Holland, SP, TEX - (Knee) Will start Tuesday against the Royals.
Daniel Murphy, 2B, NYM - (Calf) Could be out a substantial amount of time.
Jonny Venters, RP, ATL - (Elbow) Will undergo a third Tommy John surgery.
Stolmy Pimentel, RP, PIT - (Lower Body) Was sent on a rehab assignment Friday.

Transactions

Activated from the DL

Nolan Reimold, OF, ARI
Yadier Molina, C, STL
Yan Gomes, C, CLE
Josh Outman, RP, NYY

Placed on the DL

Jim Adduci, OF, TEX - (Concussion) 7-day DL
Daniel Murphy, 2B, NYM

Called Up

James Jones, OF, SEA
Louis Coleman, RP, KC
Ryan Rua, 3B, TEX
Anthony Ranaudo, SP, BOS
Evan Reed, RP, DET
Dilson Herrera, 2B, NYM
Andrew Lambo, OF, PIT

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

Bruce Chen, RP, KC (DFA'd)
Tommy Field, SS, PIT (DFA'd)
Tony Cruz, C, STL (Double-A)
Gerrit Cole, SP, PIT
Dane De La Rosa, RP, LAA (DFA'd)
Jose Ortega, RP, DET (DFA'd)
Rich Hill, RP, NYY (DFA'd)
Kyle Lobstein, SP, DET

Released

Xavier Paul, OF, ARI
Phil Irwin, SP, TEX

Closer Watch

New York Mets - Jenrry Mejia recorded his 20th save of the season Friday against the Phillies, pitching a perfect ninth and striking out the side in the process. He is firmly entrenched in the closer role, but was dealing with a back injury over the past couple weeks. He returned to the mound Sunday in the eighth inning and has since successfully converted two straight saves for the Mets.

San Francisco Giants- Santiago Casilla recorded his 12th save as the closer for the Giants on Thursday. While he doesn't necessarily have the longest leash compared to some of the other closers in the league, he has now successfully converted 12 of his last 13 opportunities after blowing each of his first three earlier in the season. While there are a plethora of relievers breathing down his neck, he appears to have the trust of manager Bruce Bochy at this point.

Key Matchups

Hot Batter Matchups – August 30, 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. Ellsbury	OF	NYY @ TOR 1:07PM	D. Hutchison	11	5	0	0	3	0	0	.455	.417	.455	.871
B. Gardner	OF	NYY @ TOR 1:07PM	D. Hutchison	11	3	3	1	2	2	4	.273	.385	.727	1.112
D. Jeter	SS	NYY @ TOR 1:07PM	D. Hutchison	14	7	0	0	0	1	4	.500	.533	.500	1.033
A. Lind	1B	TOR vs NYY 1:07PM	M. Pineda	11	4	3	2	4	0	2	.364	.364	1.000	1.364
A. Dunn	1B	CWS vs DET 1:10PM	M. Scherzer	47	10	3	3	4	5	23	.213	.288	.404	.693
A. Dunn	1B	CWS vs DET 1:10PM	M. Scherzer	47	10	3	3	4	5	23	.213	.288	.404	.693
D. Viciedo	OF	CWS vs DET 1:10PM	M. Scherzer	31	9	6	2	5	1	10	.290	.303	.645	.948
D. Viciedo	OF	CWS vs DET 1:10PM	M. Scherzer	31	9	6	2	5	1	10	.290	.303	.645	.948
M. Cabrera	3B	DET @ CWS 1:10PM	C. Sale	24	6	2	2	2	6	5	.250	.400	.500	.900
M. Cabrera	3B	DET @ CWS 1:10PM	C. Sale	24	6	2	2	2	6	5	.250	.400	.500	.900
I. Kinsler	2B	DET @ CWS 1:10PM	C. Sale	17	5	1	1	3	2	3	.294	.400	.471	.871
I. Kinsler	2B	DET @ CWS 1:10PM	C. Sale	17	5	1	1	3	2	3	.294	.400	.471	.871
V. Martinez	DH	DET @ CWS 1:10PM	C. Sale	25	13	5	2	4	1	3	.520	.538	.880	1.418
V. Martinez	DH	DET @ CWS 1:10PM	C. Sale	25	13	5	2	4	1	3	.520	.538	.880	1.418
S. Marte	OF	PIT vs CIN 4:05PM	A. Simon	13	5	0	0	2	1	2	.385	.529	.385	.914
T. Snider	OF	PIT vs CIN 4:05PM	A. Simon	12	5	1	0	4	2	3	.417	.467	.500	.967
M. Aviles	SS	CLE @ KC 7:10PM	J. Shields	30	10	3	2	3	1	4	.333	.375	.567	.942
G. Jones	1B	MIA @ ATL 7:10PM	A. Harang	24	10	4	1	6	2	3	.417	.444	.667	1.111
M. Ozuna	OF	MIA @ ATL 7:10PM	A. Harang	10	4	2	2	5	2	1	.400	.500	1.000	1.500
J. Saltalamacchia	C	MIA @ ATL 7:10PM	A. Harang	10	6	3	0	3	0	1	.600	.500	.900	1.400
G. Stanton	OF	MIA @ ATL 7:10PM	A. Harang	18	6	3	1	3	2	7	.333	.400	.611	1.011
M. Byrd	OF	PHI @ NYM 7:10PM	B. Colon	11	5	1	1	1	2	0	.455	.538	.727	1.266
R. Howard	1B	PHI @ NYM 7:10PM	B. Colon	11	2	2	2	4	1	1	.182	.250	.727	.977
B. Revere	OF	PHI @ NYM 7:10PM	B. Colon	12	5	0	0	0	0	2	.417	.417	.417	.833
E. Andrus	SS	TEX @ HOU 7:10PM	S. Feldman	15	6	1	0	1	0	0	.400	.400	.467	.867
A. Rios	OF	TEX @ HOU 7:10PM	S. Feldman	41	12	7	3	6	1	4	.293	.310	.610	.919
A. Ethier	OF	LAD @ SD 8:40PM	I. Kennedy	34	11	4	2	5	3	7	.324	.378	.559	.937
M. Kemp	OF	LAD @ SD 8:40PM	I. Kennedy	28	8	5	2	6	2	11	.286	.323	.607	.930
S. Smith	OF	SD vs LAD 8:40PM	Z. Greinke	15	6	4	1	1	0	0	.400	.400	.800	1.200
G. Beckham	2B	LAA vs OAK 9:05PM	S. Kazmir	10	3	3	0	0	0	2	.300	.300	.600	.900
J. Hamilton	OF	LAA vs OAK 9:05PM	S. Kazmir	18	6	3	2	6	0	2	.333	.333	.722	1.056

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

Hot Pitcher Matchups – August 30, 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
Max Scherzer	DET @ CWS 1:10PM	528	116	40	20	48	46	162	.220	.280	.376	.655

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 – August 30, 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
I. Suzuki	OF	NYY @ TOR 1:07PM	D. Hutchison	10	1	0	0	0	0	2	.100	.100	.100	.200
J. Bautista	OF	TOR vs NYY 1:07PM	M. Pineda	11	1	0	0	0	1	4	.091	.167	.091	.258
E. Encarnacion	1B	TOR vs NYY 1:07PM	M. Pineda	10	2	0	0	0	2	0	.200	.333	.200	.533
J. Abreu	1B	CWS vs DET 1:10PM	M. Scherzer	13	2	1	0	0	0	3	.154	.154	.231	.385
J. Abreu	1B	CWS vs DET 1:10PM	M. Scherzer	13	2	1	0	0	0	3	.154	.154	.231	.385
C. Gillaspie	3B	CWS vs DET 1:10PM	M. Scherzer	15	3	2	1	2	2	3	.200	.278	.467	.744
C. Gillaspie	3B	CWS vs DET 1:10PM	M. Scherzer	15	3	2	1	2	2	3	.200	.278	.467	.744
A. Ramirez	SS	CWS vs DET 1:10PM	M. Scherzer	54	7	2	0	1	5	7	.130	.200	.167	.367
A. Ramirez	SS	CWS vs DET 1:10PM	M. Scherzer	54	7	2	0	1	5	7	.130	.200	.167	.367
J. Martinez	OF	DET @ CWS 1:10PM	C. Sale	10	2	0	0	0	0	4	.200	.200	.200	.400
J. Martinez	OF	DET @ CWS 1:10PM	C. Sale	10	2	0	0	0	0	4	.200	.200	.200	.400
J. Bruce	OF	CIN @ PIT 4:05PM	V. Worley	10	2	1	0	0	0	3	.200	.200	.400	.600
P. Alvarez	3B	PIT vs CIN 4:05PM	A. Simon	10	1	1	0	0	3	1	.100	.308	.200	.508
N. Walker	2B	PIT vs CIN 4:05PM	A. Simon	10	1	0	0	0	2	3	.100	.250	.100	.350
L. Chisenhall	3B	CLE @ KC 7:10PM	J. Shields	11	1	1	1	1	1	3	.091	.231	.364	.594
Y. Gomes	C	CLE @ KC 7:10PM	J. Shields	11	2	1	0	2	0	4	.182	.167	.273	.439
C. Yelich	OF	MIA @ ATL 7:10PM	A. Harang	13	2	2	1	3	1	6	.154	.214	.462	.676
G. Sizemore	OF	PHI @ NYM 7:10PM	B. Colon	11	1	0	0	0	2	3	.091	.231	.091	.322
J. Arencibia	C	TEX @ HOU 7:10PM	S. Feldman	11	1	0	0	0	1	3	.091	.167	.091	.258
D. Barney	2B	LAD @ SD 8:40PM	I. Kennedy	14	3	0	0	0	1	3	.214	.267	.214	.481
A. Ellis	C	LAD @ SD 8:40PM	I. Kennedy	19	3	0	0	1	2	5	.158	.227	.158	.385
Y. Puig	OF	LAD @ SD 8:40PM	I. Kennedy	15	3	1	1	4	2	5	.200	.333	.400	.733
H. Ramirez	SS	LAD @ SD 8:40PM	I. Kennedy	18	3	0	0	0	2	2	.167	.286	.167	.452
W. Venable	OF	SD vs LAD 8:40PM	Z. Greinke	15	2	1	0	0	1	8	.133	.188	.267	.454
R. Braun	OF	MIL @ SF 9:05PM	J. Peavy	11	2	1	0	1	1	5	.182	.250	.273	.523
L. Overbay	1B	MIL @ SF 9:05PM	J. Peavy	10	1	0	0	0	5	3	.100	.400	.100	.500
M. Reynolds	1B	MIL @ SF 9:05PM	J. Peavy	21	3	0	0	1	2	11	.143	.208	.143	.351

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

Cold Pitcher Matchups – August 30, 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
Drew Hutchison	TOR vs NYY 1:07PM	77	25	8	4	15	10	18	.325	.403	.543	.946
Chris Sale	CWS vs DET 1:10PM	254	76	24	12	22	20	56	.299	.355	.499	.854
Aaron Harang	ATL vs MIA 7:10PM	122	44	17	5	22	10	24	.361	.398	.593	.991
Scott Kazmir	OAK @ LAA 9:05PM	81	27	12	2	11	5	16	.333	.372	.515	.887

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

Russell Martin, C, PIT - Martin hit his seventh home run of the year last Saturday against the Brewers, and followed that up with hits in three of the next four games, including five hits combined on Tuesday and Wednesday. He now sports a .295/.417/.416 batting on the season heading into Friday night, and has 51 RBI and 39 runs scored over 87 games this season. He sits in the middle of the Pirates order currently, and his recent hot streak streak makes him a great pickup at the catcher spot if unowned.

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3B: Nick Castellanos, DET ($3,600)
SS: Mookie Betts, BOS ($3,200)
OF: Jorge Soler, CHC ($3,500)

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