Sunday Lineup Card: Veteran Leadership

Sunday Lineup Card: Veteran Leadership

This article is part of our The Lineup Card series.

Projected Starters - A look at Sunday's matchups (all times Eastern)
KC (Edinson Volquez – R) at TOR (R.A. Dickey – R) 1:07 PM
PIT (Charlie Morton – R) at CIN (Keyvius Sampson – R) 1:10 PM
SD (James Shields – R) at MIA (Jose Fernandez – R) 1:10 PM
TB (Jake Odorizzi – R) at BOS (Wade Miley – L) 1:35 PM
ATL (Julio Teheran – R) at PHI (Adam Morgan – L) 1:35 PM
DET (Daniel Norris – L) at BAL (Ubaldo Jimenez – R) 1:35 PM
NYY (Ivan Nova – R) at CWS (Jeff Samardzija – R) 2:10 PM
CHC (Clayton Richard – R) at MIL (Kyle Lohse – R) 2:10 PM
ARI (Robbie Ray – L) at HOU (Collin McHugh – R) 2:10 PM
SEA (Hisashi Iwakuma – R) at MIN (Mike Pelfrey – R) 2:10 PM
COL (Johan Flande – L) at STL (Jaime Garcia – R) 2:15 PM
SF (Mike Leake – R) at TEX (Martin Perez – R) 3:05 PM
CLE (Trevor Bauer – R) at OAK (Sonny Gray – R) 4:05 PM
LAA (Nick Tropeano – R) at LAD (Mat Latos – R) 4:10 PM
WAS (Jordan Zimmermann – R) at NYM (Noah Syndergaard – R) 8:00 PM

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

Injuries

Out

Ian Kenendy, SP, SD - Was placed on the paternity list.

Day-to-Day

Logan Morrison, 1B, SEA - (Thumb) Out of the lineup for a third straight day Saturday.
Pablo Sandoval, 3B, BOS - (Forearm) Out of Saturday's lineup.
J.D. Martinez, OF, DET - (Knee) Could miss Sunday's game after fouling a ball off his knee.
Alfredo Simon, SP, DET - (Groin) Scheduled to make his next start Friday against the Red Sox.
A.J. Pollock, OF, ARI - (Hamstring) Missed Saturday's game against the Astros.
Chris Tillman, SP, BAL - (Ankle) Will miss his start Monday.

Players on the DL

Drew Smyly, SP, TB - (Shoulder) Made his second rehab start for High-A Charlotte on Friday.
Tim Lincecum, SP, SF - (Forearm) Threw from 60 feet to up to 115 feet in left field Saturday, and also threw some pitches from 45-feet off flat ground.
Chase Utley, 2B, PHI - (Ankle) Will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Sunday.
Miguel Montero, C, CHC - (Thumb) Will report to Double-A Tennessee on Sunday to begin a rehab assignment.
Charlie Furbush, SP, SEA - (Biceps) Will throw bullpen sessions on Sunday and Tuesday, and if everything goes off without a hitch, could start a rehab stint with Triple-A Tacoma on Thursday.
Chase Anderson, SP, ARI - (Triceps) Will pitch in an Arizona League game Sunday, and is expected to rejoin the Diamondbacks on the team's next homestand.
Matt Harrison, SP, PHI - (Back) Was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism.
Tommy La Stella, 2B, CHC - (Oblique) Remains track to return to Triple-A Iowa on Sunday.
Denard Span, OF, WAS - (Back) Took 30 swings off a tee Saturday.
C.J. Wilson, SP, LAA - (Elbow) Expects he will need season-ending surgery.
Desmond Jennings, OF, TB - (Knee) Made first rehab appearance at High-A Charlotte.
Michael Cuddyer, OF, NYM - (Knee) Is expected to begin a rehab assignment within the next few days.

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

Placed on the DL

Robinson Chirinos, C, TEX - (Shoulder)
Steven Souza, OF, TB - (Hand)
Kyle Kendrick, SP, COL - (Shoulder)
Corey Dickerson, OF, COL - (Ribs)
J.B. Shuck, OF, CWS - (Hamstring)
Mike Wright, SP, BAL - (Calf)

Signed

Chris Smith, RP, TOR
Dayan Viciedo, OF, CWS
Tim Stauffer, RP, NYM
Ronald Concepcion, SS, TOR

Called Up

Leonel Campos, RP, SD
Munenori Kawasaki, 2B, TOR
Grady Sizemore, OF, TB
Travis Shaw, 1B, BOS
Adam Conley, SP, MIA
Chris Reed, RP, MIA
Jorge Rondon, RP, BAL
Scott Carroll, RP, CWS
Nick Rumbelow, RP, NYY
Aaron Brooks, RP, OAK
Scott Oberg, RP, COL
Kyle Parker, OF, COL

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

Ezequiel Carrera, OF, TOR
Danny Valencia, OF, TOR
Tim Federowicz, C, SD
Eric O'Flaherty, RP, OAK
Aaron Laffey, RP, COL
Yoervis Medina, RP, CHC
Nick Goody, RP, NYY
Jorge Polanco, SS, MIN
Mikie Mahtook, OF, TB
Ryan Tepera, RP, TOR
Jonathan Aro, RP, BOS
Tomas Telis, C, MIA
Danny Santana, OF, MIN
Bobby LaFromboise, RP, PIT
Keone Kela, RP, TEX
Michael Conforto, OF, NYM

Closer Watch

Washington Nationals – Drew Storen has rated among the most effective relievers in the National League this season, but the opportunity to land Jonathan Papelbon from its division rival proved too inviting to pass up for Washington's front office. Thursday afternoon was the first opportunity for Papelbon in a Nationals uniform. A foreboding preview to what NL playoff teams might face in October, Storen pitched a perfect eighth inning and Papelbon locked down the ninth for his 18th save of the season. If things continue in that manner, Storen and Papelbon represent arguably baseball's most formidable 1-2 punch in the eighth and ninth innings.

Hot Batter Matchups – August 2, 2015
Matchup Info
Career Matchup Stats
Batter
Pos
Game
Pitcher
AB
H
XBH
HR
RBI
BB
K
AVG
OBP
SLG
OPS
L. CainOFKC @ TOR
1:07PM
D. Price11411101.364.364.6361.000
A. RiosOFKC @ TOR
1:07PM
D. Price3012721035.400.455.8001.255
J. BruceOFCIN vs PIT
1:10PM
C. Morton27862625.296.367.7041.070
T. Frazier3BCIN vs PIT
1:10PM
C. Morton15752611.467.5001.1331.633
S. SchumakerOFCIN vs PIT
1:10PM
C. Morton251010224.400.444.440.884
V. Martinez1BDET @ BAL
1:35PM
U. Jimenez279541115.333.333.8151.148
C. Asche3BPHI vs ATL
1:35PM
J. Teheran12321312.250.308.583.891
L. Forsythe2BTB @ BOS
1:35PM
W. Miley12421322.333.400.6671.067
E. Longoria3BTB @ BOS
1:35PM
W. Miley10221124.200.333.600.933
R. RiveraCTB @ BOS
1:35PM
W. Miley10410201.400.400.500.900
A. Rizzo1BCHC @ MIL
2:10PM
K. Lohse241131225.458.500.6671.167
C. BeltranOFNYY @ CWS
2:10PM
J. Samardzija14521225.357.438.6431.080
C. Headley3BNYY @ CWS
2:10PM
J. Samardzija11420044.364.563.5451.108
A. JacksonOFSEA @ MIN
2:10PM
M. Pelfrey13500123.385.467.385.851
S. SmithOFSEA @ MIN
2:10PM
M. Pelfrey14741142.500.6111.0001.611
C. GonzalezOFCOL @ STL
2:15PM
J. Garcia12631403.500.500.9171.417
D. DeJesusOFLAA @ LAD
4:10PM
M. Latos17631204.353.353.6471.000
S. VictorinoOFLAA @ LAD
4:10PM
M. Latos10321222.300.417.7001.117
T. d'ArnaudCNYM vs WAS
8:08PM
J. Zimmermann10410100.400.400.500.900
D. Murphy2BNYM vs WAS
8:08PM
J. Zimmermann561983812.339.351.589.940
Hot Pitcher Matchups – August 2, 2015
Hot Pitcher Matchups – August 2, 2015
Matchup Info
Career Stats Allowed To Batters On Opposing Team
Pitcher
Game
AB
H
XBH
HR
RBI
BB
K
AVG
OBP
SLG
OPS
James ShieldsSD @ MIA
1:10PM
10430724425.288.315.419.734
Julio TeheranATL @ PHI
1:35PM
8516536614.188.249.312.561
Cold Batter Matchups – August 2, 2015
Matchup Info
Career Matchup Stats
Batter
Pos
Game
Pitcher
AB
H
XBH
HR
RBI
BB
K
AVG
OBP
SLG
OPS
E. Hosmer1BKC @ TOR
1:07PM
D. Price11200002.182.182.182.364
M. ByrdOFCIN vs PIT
1:10PM
C. Morton12100121.083.200.083.283
J. MathisCMIA vs SD
1:10PM
J. Shields17200107.118.118.118.235
D. BrownOFPHI vs ATL
1:35PM
J. Teheran15100023.067.176.067.243
R. Howard1BPHI vs ATL
1:35PM
J. Teheran18322204.167.167.500.667
C. RuizCPHI vs ATL
1:35PM
J. Teheran13200002.154.154.154.308
S. CastroSSCHC @ MIL
2:10PM
K. Lohse401000303.250.250.250.500
D. FowlerOFCHC @ MIL
2:10PM
K. Lohse12210004.167.167.250.417
A. RamirezSSCWS vs NYY
2:10PM
I. Nova14310003.214.214.286.500
T. HunterOFMIN vs SEA
2:10PM
H. Iwakuma13300003.231.231.231.462
J. Mauer1BMIN vs SEA
2:10PM
H. Iwakuma10200003.200.200.200.400
T. Plouffe3BMIN vs SEA
2:10PM
H. Iwakuma11100005.091.091.091.182
L. Morrison1BSEA @ MIN
2:10PM
M. Pelfrey15210122.133.235.200.435
L. Duda1BNYM vs WAS
8:08PM
J. Zimmermann35720127.200.263.257.520
C. GrandersonOFNYM vs WAS
8:08PM
J. Zimmermann20400025.200.273.200.473
Cold Pitcher Matchups – August 2, 2015
Matchup Info
Career Stats Allowed To Batters On Opposing Team
Pitcher
Game
AB
H
XBH
HR
RBI
BB
K
AVG
OBP
SLG
OPS
David PriceTOR vs KC
1:07PM
1163512516416.302.325.505.830
Charlie MortonPIT @ CIN
1:10PM
15749154271625.312.374.466.840
Kyle LohseMIL vs CHC
2:10PM
10935828317.321.339.435.774
Mike PelfreyMIN vs SEA
2:10PM
712472599.338.417.518.935
Jaime GarciaSTL vs COL
2:15PM
8226939429.317.347.498.845

Recommended Pickup

Brandon Phillips, 2B, CIN – Phillips reminded fantasy owners Thursday why he was among the five best second basemen in baseball for nearly a decade. For one glorious afternoon, the aging veteran was that player once again. He hit two home runs and stole two bases in the game against the Pirates, driving in seven runs. Nonetheless, now 34, his overall skill set has declined to the point he is rostered in only half of fantasy leagues. He may no longer be the kind of difference-maker he once was, but Phillips is capable of putting up better than replacement-level numbers the rest of the way. Dustin Pedroia owners who have been shuffling guys in and out of their lineups at second could consider Phillips a viable short-term replacement.

Other Recent Recommendations:Alex Wilson, Jackie Bradley, Aaron Hicks, Arodys Vizcaino, David Aardsma and Rusney Castillo

Draft Kings Value Picks

SP: Charlie Morton, PIT ($5,300)
C: Kyle Schwarber, CHC ($3,400)
1B: Stephen Vogt, OAK ($3,400)
2B: Ben Zobrist, KC ($3,700)
SS: Eugenio Suarez, CIN ($3,200)
3B: Maikel Franco, PHI ($3,500)
OF: Aaron Hicks, MIN ($3,500)

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