Sunday Lineup Card: Separating Contenders From Pretenders

Sunday Lineup Card: Separating Contenders From Pretenders

This article is part of our The Lineup Card series.

Projected Starters - A look at Sunday's matchups (all times Eastern)
SEA (Felix Hernandez - R) at NYY (CC Sabathia - L) 1:05 PM
TB (Chris Archer - R) at TOR (Marco Estrada - R) 1:07 PM
BAL (Miguel Gonzalez - R) at DET (Justin Verlander - R) 1:08 PM
CLE (Carlos Carrasco - R) at CIN (Johnny Cueto - R) 1:10 PM
LAD (Zack Greinke - R) at WAS (Max Scherzer - R) 1:35 PM
MIA (Dan Haren - R) at PHI (Cole Hamels – L) 1:35 PM
KC (Danny Duffy - L) at CWS (Chris Sale - L) 2:10 PM
PIT (Jeff Locke - L) at MIL (Taylor Jungmann - R) 2:10 PM
TEX (Yovani Gallardo - R) at HOU (Dallas Keuchel - L) 2:10 PM
NYM (Jon Niese - L) at STL (Michael Wacha - R) 2:15 PM
MIN (Tommy Milone - L) at OAK (Jesse Chavez - R) 4:05 PM
COL (Eddie Butler - R) at SD (Andrew Cashner - R) 4:10 PM
SF (Madison Bumgarner – L) at ARI (Patrick Corbin - L) 4:10 PM
CHC (Jake Arrieta - R) at ATL (Shelby Miller - R) 5:05 PM
BOS (Eduardo Rodriguez - L) at LAA (Hector Santiago - L) 8:00 PM

Day Game After Night Game: TB/TOR, SF/ARI, COL/SD, MIN/OAK, MIA/PHI, BAL/DET, CHC/ATL, CLE/CIN, PIT/MIL, TEX/HOU, NYM/STL

Injuries

Day-to-Day

Francisco Liriano, SP, PIT - (Neck) Scratched from Saturday's start at Milwaukee due to a tight neck.
Danny Espinosa, 2B, WAS - (Calf) - Left Saturday's outing against the Dodgers due to cramps in both of his calves.
Franklin Gutierrez, OF, SEA - (Back) Out of Friday's lineup.
Chris Carter, DH, HOU - (Ankle) Did not start Saturday, but is optimistic he avoided a serious injury and will not require a DL stint.
Jeremy Hellickson, SP, ARI - (Blister) Had start pushed back to Tuesday, but might not be ready for that either.
Scott Kazmir, SP, OAK - (Triceps) Slated to start Saturday's game against the Twins.
Jason Hammel, SP, CHC - (Hamstring) Threw a 50-pitch bullpen session Saturday and is in line to start Tuesday at Cincinnati.

Players on the DL

Wil Myers, OF/1B, SD - (Wrist) Expected to begin swinging a bat next week.
Corey Dickerson, OF, COL - (Foot) Expected to begin a rehab assignment Sunday.
Jered Weaver, SP, LAA - (Elbow) - Completed a full bullpen session Saturday.
Blake Swihart, C, BOS – (Foot) Could be activated this coming week.
Denard Span, OF, WAS - (Back) Played catch Friday.
Anthony Rendon, 2B, WAS - (Quadriceps) Will begin rehab assignment Saturday at High-A Potomac.
Jayson Werth, OF, WAS - (Wrist) Made rehab start at High-A Potomac on Saturday.
Kris Medlen, SP, KC - (Elbow) Will be activated Monday.
Alex Gordon, OF, KC - (Groin) Began upper-body lifting Friday.
Jason Vargas, SP, KC - (Hip) Will return from the DL to start Tuesday's game.
Drew Smyly, SP, TB - (Shoulder) Will throw a simulated game Tuesday.
Clay Buchholz, SP, BOS - (Elbow) Plans to visit Dr. James Andrews on Wednesday for a second opinion.
Pat Venditte, RP, OAK - (Shoulder) Threw a 20-pitch bullpen session right-handed Thursday.
Jesse Hahn, SP, OAK - (Forearm) Will receive a PRP injection Tuesday.
Charlie Furbush, RP, SEA - (Biceps) Experienced a setback that could push back his return.
Carl Crawford, OF, LAD - (Oblique) Will finish his rehab assignment Sunday and will likely rejoin the Dodgers Monday.
Corey Hart, 1B, PIT - (Shoulder) Joined the Pirates in Milwaukee on Friday to be re-evaluated.
Jed Lowrie, SS, HOU - (Finger) Expected to play a few rehab games next week.
Antoan Richardson, OF, TEX - (Back) Suffered a minor setback a month ago, but began playing in the Arizona League 4-5 days ago.
Stephen Strasburg, SP, WAS - (Oblique) Threw off flat ground the last two days without issue and is expected to throw a bullpen session early next week.
Tim Hudson, SP, SF - (Shoulder) Will start Monday against the Padres.
Nick Tepesch, SP, TEX - (Elbow) Suffered a setback last week and was shut down for an undetermined amount of time.
Drew Smyly, SP, TB - (Shoulder) Will throw a simulated game Tuesday.
Daniel Nava, OF, BOS - (Thumb) Should wrap up rehab assignment Wednesday.
Chase Utley, 2B, PHI - (Ankle) Could begin rehab assignment soon.
Norichika Aoki, OF, SF - (Leg) Underwent a CT scan, which revealed his fibula is 80 percent healed, but he remains about two weeks from a return to action.
Nick Swisher, 1B, CLE - (Knee) Will begin a rehab assignment on Monday.
Cory Luebke, SP, SD - (Elbow) Underwent surgery recently to relieve pressure on a nerve in his left elbow and will be sidelined for the next 3-4 weeks.
Archie Bradley, SP, ARI (Shoulder) Threw twice in the past week on flat ground.
Ryan Zimmerman, 3B, WAS (Foot) Believes he will be able to set out on a rehab assignment "soon" after running the bases for the second straight day Saturday.

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

Boston Red Sox recalled Noe Ramirez from Pawtucket Red Sox.
Houston Astros designated LF Alex Presley for assignment.
Houston Astros activated RHP Scott Feldman from the 15-day disabled list.
Washington Nationals recalled RHP Taylor Jordan from Syracuse Chiefs.
Los Angeles Dodgers recalled Zach Lee from Oklahoma City Dodgers.
Boston Red Sox optioned Travis Shaw to Pawtucket Red Sox.
New York Yankees optioned Bryan Mitchell to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders.
New York Yankees recalled RHP Branden Pinder from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders.
Kansas City Royals optioned John Lamb to Omaha Storm Chasers.
Chicago White Sox optioned Frankie Montas to Birmingham Barons.

Closer Watch

New York Yankees – Dellin Betances's remarkable season continues, but the Bronx Bombers continue to roll with Andrew Miller since his return from the DL. The Yankees will continue to be enjoy the spoils of having one of the most reliable bullpens among AL playoff chasers.

Hot Batter Matchups – July 19, 2015
Matchup Info
Career Matchup Stats
Batter
Pos
Game
Pitcher
AB
H
XBH
HR
RBI
BB
K
AVG
OBP
SLG
OPS
J. EllsburyOFNYY vs SEA
1:05PM
F. Hernandez28932326.321.367.571.938
M. Teixeira1BNYY vs SEA
1:05PM
F. Hernandez662010613916.303.382.6361.018
A. JacksonOFSEA @ NYY
1:05PM
C. Sabathia278412212.296.345.556.900
M. TrumboOFSEA @ NYY
1:05PM
C. Sabathia13511200.385.385.6151.000
E. Encarnacion1BTOR vs TB
1:07PM
C. Archer28433624.143.226.464.690
D. NavarroCTOR vs TB
1:07PM
C. Archer18622422.333.381.6671.048
J. ReyesSSTOR vs TB
1:07PM
C. Archer25910233.360.429.440.869
J. Smoak1BTOR vs TB
1:07PM
C. Archer11311315.273.333.545.879
J. HardySSBAL @ DET
1:08PM
J. Verlander34843716.235.250.529.779
C. Parmelee1BBAL @ DET
1:08PM
J. Verlander16511114.313.353.500.853
T. SniderOFBAL @ DET
1:08PM
J. Verlander14541305.357.357.8571.214
R. DavisOFDET vs BAL
1:08PM
M. Gonzalez12433601.333.3851.0831.468
A. GoseOFDET vs BAL
1:08PM
M. Gonzalez15531202.333.333.7331.067
I. Kinsler2BDET vs BAL
1:08PM
M. Gonzalez11321410.273.286.636.922
M. BournOFCLE @ CIN
1:10PM
J. Cueto24920516.375.400.458.858
C. McGehee3BMIA @ PHI
1:35PM
C. Hamels22721330.318.385.500.885
D. BrownOFPHI vs MIA
1:35PM
D. Haren15411233.267.389.467.856
R. Howard1BPHI vs MIA
1:35PM
D. Haren225337211.227.292.636.928
B. RevereOFPHI vs MIA
1:35PM
D. Haren23910112.391.417.435.851
J. Abreu1BCWS vs KC
2:10PM
D. Duffy10521212.500.545.9001.445
J. CastroCHOU vs TEX
2:10PM
Y. Gallardo16731134.438.526.7501.276
M. GonzalezSSHOU vs TEX
2:10PM
Y. Gallardo13421400.308.308.615.923
C. RasmusOFHOU vs TEX
2:10PM
Y. Gallardo19631257.316.458.5791.037
L. CainOFKC @ CWS
2:10PM
C. Sale401452608.350.350.575.925
A. EscobarSSKC @ CWS
2:10PM
C. Sale481831127.375.400.479.879
R. BraunOFMIL vs PIT
2:10PM
J. Locke23841204.348.348.609.957
C. GomezOFMIL vs PIT
2:10PM
J. Locke18621412.333.429.556.984
J. LucroyCMIL vs PIT
2:10PM
J. Locke17621452.353.478.5881.066
J. HamiltonOFTEX @ HOU
2:10PM
D. Keuchel15611205.400.400.6001.000
J. HeywardOFSTL vs NYM
2:15PM
J. Niese28942827.321.387.607.994
Y. MolinaCSTL vs NYM
2:15PM
J. Niese19721232.368.455.5791.033
J. PeraltaSSSTL vs NYM
2:15PM
J. Niese11510111.455.500.5451.045
M. Reynolds1BSTL vs NYM
2:15PM
J. Niese12622213.500.5381.0001.538
B. Butler1BOAK vs MIN
4:05PM
T. Milone16800211.500.529.5001.029
N. AhmedSSARI vs SF
4:10PM
M. Bumgarner12500021.417.533.417.950
W. CastilloCARI vs SF
4:10PM
M. Bumgarner11421205.364.364.7271.091
A. Hill2BARI vs SF
4:10PM
M. Bumgarner33952648.273.351.545.897
D. LeMahieu2BCOL @ SD
4:10PM
A. Cashner10510011.500.545.6001.145
H. PenceOFSF @ ARI
4:10PM
P. Corbin19963622.474.5451.1581.703
Hot Pitcher Matchups – July 19, 2015
Hot Pitcher Matchups – July 19, 2015
Matchup Info
Career Stats Allowed To Batters On Opposing Team
Pitcher
Game
AB
H
XBH
HR
RBI
BB
K
AVG
OBP
SLG
OPS
CC SabathiaNYY vs SEA
1:05PM
1243210411539.258.293.411.704
Chris ArcherTB @ TOR
1:07PM
1683076171241.179.242.303.545
Justin VerlanderDET vs BAL
1:08PM
19241167211249.214.258.377.634
Dan HarenMIA @ PHI
1:35PM
1302775181235.208.279.336.616
Dallas KeuchelHOU vs TEX
2:10PM
17940122161334.223.282.313.595
Chris SaleCWS vs KC
2:10PM
2256615413541.293.312.395.707
Patrick CorbinARI vs SF
4:10PM
1052912311324.276.301.478.779
Cold Batter Matchups – July 19, 2015
Matchup Info
Career Matchup Stats
Batter
Pos
Game
Pitcher
AB
H
XBH
HR
RBI
BB
K
AVG
OBP
SLG
OPS
C. Headley3BNYY vs SEA
1:05PM
F. Hernandez26600219.231.250.231.481
B. McCannCNYY vs SEA
1:05PM
F. Hernandez10200103.200.200.200.400
N. CruzOFSEA @ NYY
1:05PM
C. Sabathia15210127.133.235.200.435
K. Seager3BSEA @ NYY
1:05PM
C. Sabathia13110107.077.143.154.297
D. DeJesusDHTB @ TOR
1:07PM
M. Estrada20411206.200.200.350.550
J. BautistaOFTOR vs TB
1:07PM
C. Archer26200133.077.194.077.270
J. Donaldson3BTOR vs TB
1:07PM
C. Archer10200004.200.200.200.400
R. Goins2BTOR vs TB
1:07PM
C. Archer13100004.077.077.077.154
R. MartinCTOR vs TB
1:07PM
C. Archer10100014.100.250.100.350
K. PillarOFTOR vs TB
1:07PM
C. Archer11100006.091.091.091.182
A. JonesOFBAL @ DET
1:08PM
J. Verlander33621519.182.200.303.503
D. LoughOFBAL @ DET
1:08PM
J. Verlander18310013.167.211.222.433
M. Machado3BBAL @ DET
1:08PM
J. Verlander11210024.182.308.273.580
M. WietersCBAL @ DET
1:08PM
J. Verlander22331224.136.208.409.617
B. Moss1BCLE @ CIN
1:10PM
J. Cueto10110053.100.400.200.600
A. Gonzalez1BLAD @ WAS
1:35PM
M. Scherzer23410123.174.240.217.457
C. YelichOFMIA @ PHI
1:35PM
C. Hamels14210034.143.294.214.508
C. Asche3BPHI vs MIA
1:35PM
D. Haren11100104.091.091.091.182
J. FrancoeurOFPHI vs MIA
1:35PM
D. Haren18400404.222.222.222.444
F. GalvisSSPHI vs MIA
1:35PM
D. Haren10211204.200.200.500.700
C. RuizCPHI vs MIA
1:35PM
D. Haren14210032.143.333.214.548
I. DesmondSSWAS vs LAD
1:35PM
Z. Greinke10000002.000.000.000.000
A. EatonOFCWS vs KC
2:10PM
D. Duffy11200012.182.250.182.432
T. FlowersCCWS vs KC
2:10PM
D. Duffy10111404.100.100.400.500
J. Altuve2BHOU vs TEX
2:10PM
Y. Gallardo22600005.273.273.273.545
E. Hosmer1BKC @ CWS
2:10PM
C. Sale30710018.233.258.267.525
O. Infante2BKC @ CWS
2:10PM
C. Sale23300001.130.130.130.261
M. Moustakas3BKC @ CWS
2:10PM
C. Sale22510007.227.261.273.534
K. DavisOFMIL vs PIT
2:10PM
J. Locke16110016.063.118.125.243
A. Ramirez3BMIL vs PIT
2:10PM
J. Locke20221441.100.250.300.550
E. AndrusSSTEX @ HOU
2:10PM
D. Keuchel34700324.206.243.206.449
R. ChirinosCTEX @ HOU
2:10PM
D. Keuchel11210012.182.250.273.523
S. ChooOFTEX @ HOU
2:10PM
D. Keuchel17320107.176.211.294.505
L. MartinOFTEX @ HOU
2:10PM
D. Keuchel20410609.200.200.250.450
R. Odor2BTEX @ HOU
2:10PM
D. Keuchel10100012.100.250.100.350
A. Rosales2BTEX @ HOU
2:10PM
D. Keuchel11200131.182.357.182.539
M. HollidayOFSTL vs NYM
2:15PM
J. Niese17310123.176.263.235.498
C. OwingsSSARI vs SF
4:10PM
M. Bumgarner17200006.118.118.118.235
C. BlackmonOFCOL @ SD
4:10PM
A. Cashner10200001.200.200.200.400
C. GonzalezOFCOL @ SD
4:10PM
A. Cashner16400004.250.250.250.500
J. Arias3BSF @ ARI
4:10PM
P. Corbin18110005.056.056.111.167
Cold Pitcher Matchups – July 19, 2015
Matchup Info
Career Stats Allowed To Batters On Opposing Team
Pitcher
Game
AB
H
XBH
HR
RBI
BB
K
AVG
OBP
SLG
OPS
Miguel GonzalezBAL @ DET
1:08PM
6923951768.333.384.599.983
Jon NieseNYM @ STL
2:15PM
11944165201018.370.423.5961.019
Andrew CashnerSD vs COL
4:10PM
7323716213.315.333.439.772

Recommended Pickup

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