Sunday Lineup Card: Keeping Up With Garrett Jones

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Updated on May 3, 2014 8:48PM EST

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

White Sox (Andre Rienzo - R) at Indians (Corey Kluber - R), 1:05
Rays (Erik Bedard - L) at Yankees (CC Sabathia - L), 1:05
Dodgers (Stephen Fife) at Marlins (Jose Fernandez - R), 1:10
Athletics (Sonny Gray - R) at Red Sox (John Lackey - R), 1:35
Giants (Madison Bumgarner - L) at Braves (Alex Wood - L), 1:35
Blue Jays (Dustin McGowan - R) at Pirates (Edinson Volquez - R), 1:35
Orioles (Miguel Gonzalez - R) at Twins (Phil Hughes - R), 2:10
Tigers (Justin Verlander - R) at Royals (Jason Vargas - L), 2:10
Mariners (Brandon Maurer - R) at Astros (Collin McHugh - R), 2:10
Nationals (Gio Gonzalez - L) at Phillies (Roberto Hernandez - R), 3:05
Rangers (Yu Darvish - R) at Angels (Tyler Skaggs - L), 3:35
Diamondbacks (Wade Miley - L) at Padres (Tyson Ross - R), 4:10
Brewers (Kyle Lohse - R) at Reds (Alfredo Simon - R), 4:10
Mets (Dillon Gee - R) at Rockies (Jhoulys Chacin - R), 4:10
Cardinals (Lance Lynn - R) at Cubs (Jason Hammel - R), 8:05

Day Game After Night Game: CWS/CLE, TOR/PIT, WAS/PHI, DET/KC, LAD/MIA, MIL/CIN, SF/ATL, NYM/COL, ARZ/SD, TEX/LAA

Injuries

Day-to-Day

Michael Bourn, OF, CLE - (Hamstring) Left Saturday's game with tightness.
Edward Mujica, P, BOS - (Oblique) Felt discomfort when warming up Saturday.
Dioner Navarro, C, TOR - (Quadriceps) Was available to pinch-hit Saturday.
Wilin Rosario, C, COL - (Illness) Wasn't in starting lineup Saturday.
Cole Hamels, P, PHI - (Illness) Scratched from Saturday start because of the flu.
Salvador Perez, C, KC - (Shin) Scratched from Saturday's lineup.
Yan Gomes, C, CLE - (Paternity) Placed on the paternity list Saturday.
Billy Hamilton, OF, CIN - (Hand) Was out of Saturday's lineup.

Players on the DL

Kole Calhoun, OF, LAA - (Ankle) Hoping to being rehab assignment in about two weeks.
Sean Burnett, P, LAA - (Elbow) Pitched in an extended spring training game Saturday.
Dan De La Rosa, P, LAA - (Shoulder) Starts a rehab game Saturday.
Chris Davis, 1B, BAL - (Oblique) Manager said there is no discomfort at point of the injury.
Wilson Ramos, C, WAS - (Wrist) Caught six innings Saturday in extended spring training.
Doug Fister, P, WAS - (Back) May not return to Nationals until Friday.
David Freese, 3B, LAA - (Finger) Placed on DL, but expects to be back when first available.
Stolmy Pimentel, P, PIT - (Shoulder) Placed on DL Saturday because of inflammation.
Nate Jones, P, CWS - (Back) Has undergone surgery on a disc.
Tim Collins, P, KC - (Elbow) Likely to rejoin Royals Monday.
Casey Janssen, P, TOR - (Back) Should return to Blue Jays in a week or two.
Brandon Morrow, P, TOR - (Finger) Placed on the disabled list because of a sprain.
Clayton Kershaw, P, LAD - (Back) In line to start Tuesday.
Chad Billingsley, P, LAD - (Elbow) Resumed playing catch Saturday.
Adam Eaton, OF, CWS - (Hamstring) Placed on the 15-day DL Saturday.
Adam Lind, 1B, TOR - (Back) Begins rehab assignment Sunday.
A.J. Ellis, C, LAD - (Knee) Is unable to run without pain.
Ryan Braun, OF, MIL - (Oblique) Placed on the 15-day disabled list.
Ryan Zimmerman, 3B, WAS - (Thumb) Yet to be cleared for hand-strengthening exercises.
Ryan Sweeney, OF, CHC - (Hamstring) Played on the 15-day disabled list Saturday.
Kyuji Fujikawa, P, CHC - (Elbow) Moved to the 60-day DL Saturday.
Darin Ruf, OF, PHI - (Oblique) Starts rehab assignment soon.

Placed on the DL

Bruce Chen, P, KC
Mike Pelfrey, P, MIN
Ryan Braun, OF, MIL
Ryan Sweeney, OF, CHC
Adam Eaton, OF, CWS
Stolmy Pimentel, P, PIT
David Freese, 3B, LAA

Activated Fom the DL

Jacob Turner, P, MIA
Hisashi Iwakuma, P, SEA
Jake Arrieta, P, CHC
Skip Schumaker, 2B, CIN

Called Up

Danny Santana, SS, MIN
Logan Schafer, OF, MIL
Alfredo Aceves, P, NYY
Chris Coghlan, OF, CHC
George Kottaras, C, CLE
Nick Hagadone, P, CLE
Frank De Los Santos, P, CWS
Michael McKenry, C, COL
Jared Hughes, P, PIT
Vin Mazzaro, P, PIT
Luis Jimenez, 3B, LAA
C.J. Cron, 1B, LAA

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

Dan Jennings, P, MIA
Mike Belfiore, P, DET
Lucas Luetge, P, SEA
Zac Rosscup, P, CHC
Chris Leroux, P, NYY
Elliot Johnson, 2B, CLE
Roger Bernadina, OF, CIN
Chad Bettis, P, COL
Brandon Cumpton, P, PIT
J.B. Shuck, OF, LAA
Yoslan Herrera, P, LAA

Signed

Adam Russell, P, CIN

Claimed

Moises Sierra, OF, CWS (from TOR)

Closer Watch

Blue Jays - Sergio Santos entered Friday's interleague game at Pittsburgh with a two-run lead as Toronto's closer, but quickly lost that role after blowing the lead and the game when he first gave up a game tying homer to Pedro Alvarez, and then a walkoff blast to Starling Marte. Aaron Loup will serve as the team's closer until Casey Janssen returns from the disabled list. Santos could have another chance to pick up more saves later this season, but that would only be under certain conditions starting with him pitching with more confidence.

Key Matchups

Hot Batter Matchups – May 4, 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
A. Dunn	1B	CWS @ CLE 1:05PM	C. Kluber	14	5	1	0	2	2	5	.357	.438	.429	.866
P. Konerko	1B	CWS @ CLE 1:05PM	C. Kluber	11	3	1	1	1	1	2	.273	.333	.545	.879
D. Viciedo	OF	CWS @ CLE 1:05PM	C. Kluber	13	4	2	1	2	1	2	.308	.357	.615	.973
A. Soriano	OF	NYY vs TB 1:05PM	E. Bedard	16	7	4	1	3	3	1	.438	.500	.813	1.313
I. Suzuki	OF	NYY vs TB 1:05PM	E. Bedard	17	7	2	1	1	4	1	.412	.524	.706	1.230
Y. Escobar	SS	TB @ NYY 1:05PM	C. Sabathia	39	13	7	2	10	3	3	.333	.381	.615	.996
E. Longoria	3B	TB @ NYY 1:05PM	C. Sabathia	56	23	13	6	13	12	5	.411	.522	.857	1.379
W. Myers	OF	TB @ NYY 1:05PM	C. Sabathia	11	3	1	1	5	1	4	.273	.333	.545	.879
S. Rodriguez	SS	TB @ NYY 1:05PM	C. Sabathia	45	14	7	3	7	4	9	.311	.392	.622	1.014
J. Upton	OF	ATL vs SF 1:35PM	M. Bumgarner	20	9	2	1	1	4	2	.450	.542	.650	1.192
D. Barton	1B	OAK @ BOS 1:35PM	J. Lackey	27	9	5	1	4	3	0	.333	.400	.593	.993
A. Callaspo	3B	OAK @ BOS 1:35PM	J. Lackey	17	6	2	1	5	0	1	.353	.353	.588	.941
J. Jaso	C	OAK @ BOS 1:35PM	J. Lackey	15	6	1	1	4	1	3	.400	.438	.600	1.038
M. Machado	3B	BAL @ MIN 2:10PM	P. Hughes	10	5	0	0	1	0	0	.500	.500	.500	1.000
N. Markakis	OF	BAL @ MIN 2:10PM	P. Hughes	47	15	5	2	7	2	7	.319	.347	.511	.858
M. Cabrera	3B	DET @ KC 2:10PM	J. Vargas	11	3	2	1	1	4	2	.273	.467	.636	1.103
I. Kinsler	2B	DET @ KC 2:10PM	J. Vargas	47	14	7	2	4	3	2	.298	.353	.532	.885
B. Butler	DH	KC vs DET 2:10PM	J. Verlander	71	31	6	2	11	8	9	.437	.500	.577	1.077
S. Perez	C	KC vs DET 2:10PM	J. Verlander	24	11	7	1	10	0	4	.458	.423	.833	1.256
J. Mayberry	OF	PHI vs WAS 3:05PM	G. Gonzalez	17	4	2	2	3	1	3	.235	.278	.588	.866
B. Revere	OF	PHI vs WAS 3:05PM	G. Gonzalez	10	4	0	0	1	1	2	.400	.455	.400	.855
M. Trout	OF	LAA vs TEX 3:35PM	Y. Darvish	28	9	5	4	6	6	10	.321	.441	.786	1.227
J. Bruce	OF	CIN vs MIL 4:10PM	K. Lohse	34	10	5	1	6	4	7	.294	.368	.529	.898
E. Cabrera	SS	SD vs ARI 4:10PM	W. Miley	14	8	2	1	3	0	4	.571	.571	.929	1.500
S. Castro	SS	CHC vs STL 8:05PM	L. Lynn	27	10	4	0	3	0	4	.370	.370	.556	.926
J. Peralta	SS	STL @ CHC 8:05PM	J. Hammel	15	7	3	2	8	1	1	.467	.500	.933	1.433

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

Hot Pitcher Matchups – May 4, 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
Phil Hughes	MIN vs BAL 2:10PM	187	51	17	7	25	3	25	.273	.291	.439	.729
Yu Darvish	TEX @ LAA 3:35PM	119	25	7	5	10	17	46	.210	.313	.364	.677

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 – May 4, 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
G. Beckham	2B	CWS @ CLE 1:05PM	C. Kluber	10	1	0	0	0	1	0	.100	.182	.100	.282
A. De Aza	OF	CWS @ CLE 1:05PM	C. Kluber	11	2	0	0	1	3	3	.182	.357	.182	.539
M. Teixeira	1B	NYY vs TB 1:05PM	E. Bedard	12	1	1	0	0	1	1	.083	.154	.167	.321
D. DeJesus	OF	TB @ NYY 1:05PM	C. Sabathia	57	16	8	1	6	0	13	.281	.293	.456	.749
B. Guyer	OF	TB @ NYY 1:05PM	C. Sabathia	13	0	0	0	0	0	5	.000	.000	.000	.000
D. Jennings	OF	TB @ NYY 1:05PM	C. Sabathia	40	8	3	0	1	3	11	.200	.256	.275	.531
J. Loney	1B	TB @ NYY 1:05PM	C. Sabathia	18	5	1	1	3	0	4	.278	.278	.444	.722
J. Molina	C	TB @ NYY 1:05PM	C. Sabathia	20	1	0	0	1	1	3	.050	.095	.050	.145
C. Johnson	3B	ATL vs SF 1:35PM	M. Bumgarner	14	3	1	0	0	0	7	.214	.214	.357	.571
D. Uggla	2B	ATL vs SF 1:35PM	M. Bumgarner	18	1	1	0	0	2	8	.056	.150	.111	.261
C. Crisp	OF	OAK @ BOS 1:35PM	J. Lackey	33	5	2	2	2	4	4	.152	.243	.333	.577
N. Punto	2B	OAK @ BOS 1:35PM	J. Lackey	24	4	2	1	5	0	3	.167	.167	.333	.500
M. Cabrera	OF	TOR @ PIT 1:35PM	E. Volquez	11	2	0	0	1	0	3	.182	.182	.182	.364
C. Rasmus	OF	TOR @ PIT 1:35PM	E. Volquez	12	3	2	0	2	0	4	.250	.250	.417	.667
N. Cruz	OF	BAL @ MIN 2:10PM	P. Hughes	12	2	2	0	0	0	1	.167	.231	.333	.564
J. Hardy	SS	BAL @ MIN 2:10PM	P. Hughes	21	4	2	1	3	0	1	.190	.190	.381	.571
A. Jones	OF	BAL @ MIN 2:10PM	P. Hughes	41	8	4	2	7	0	6	.195	.195	.390	.585
M. Wieters	C	BAL @ MIN 2:10PM	P. Hughes	32	7	1	1	4	1	8	.219	.265	.313	.577
R. Davis	OF	DET @ KC 2:10PM	J. Vargas	11	1	0	0	0	1	3	.091	.167	.091	.258
A. Jackson	OF	DET @ KC 2:10PM	J. Vargas	17	3	1	0	1	0	4	.176	.167	.235	.402
A. Escobar	SS	KC vs DET 2:10PM	J. Verlander	42	8	2	0	2	2	4	.190	.244	.238	.483
M. Moustakas	3B	KC vs DET 2:10PM	J. Verlander	36	6	1	1	3	1	7	.167	.189	.250	.439
M. Byrd	OF	PHI vs WAS 3:05PM	G. Gonzalez	10	2	0	0	0	2	4	.200	.333	.200	.533
J. Rollins	SS	PHI vs WAS 3:05PM	G. Gonzalez	15	3	1	0	0	3	1	.200	.333	.267	.600
C. Utley	2B	PHI vs WAS 3:05PM	G. Gonzalez	11	2	0	0	1	1	1	.182	.250	.182	.432
C. Iannetta	C	LAA vs TEX 3:35PM	Y. Darvish	14	2	0	0	0	2	8	.143	.250	.143	.393
H. Kendrick	2B	LAA vs TEX 3:35PM	Y. Darvish	16	0	0	0	0	2	7	.000	.111	.000	.111
T. Frazier	3B	CIN vs MIL 4:10PM	K. Lohse	10	1	0	0	0	0	1	.100	.100	.100	.200
R. Ludwick	OF	CIN vs MIL 4:10PM	K. Lohse	28	4	0	0	2	1	7	.143	.172	.143	.315
N. Hundley	C	SD vs ARI 4:10PM	W. Miley	15	3	1	0	0	1	5	.200	.250	.267	.517
N. Schierholtz	OF	CHC vs STL 8:05PM	L. Lynn	11	1	1	1	2	0	3	.091	.091	.364	.455

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

Cold Pitcher Matchups – May 4, 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
Wade Miley	ARI @ SD 4:10PM	104	34	11	3	12	7	14	.327	.369	.508	.877

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

Garrett Jones, 1B, MIA - There isn't much exceptional about Jones' season line of .282 average, 5 HR, 14 R, and 15 RBI, but in a six game hitting streak starting April 25 to Friday Jones raised his average 60 points. In those six game Jones has a .500 average to go along with a 1.409 OPS and even tied a Marlins record with three doubles in Friday's game. Jones has to be one of the hottest hitters in baseball right now, and if your team is already stacked at 1B, then check to see Jones' OF eligibility because he manned 32 games in RF for the Pirates last year making him eligible in most leagues.

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