This article is part of our The Lineup Card series.
Projected Starters - A look at Wednesday's matchups (all times Eastern)
BAL (Kevin Gausman – R) at SEA (Hisashi Iwakuma – R), 3:40 PM
CIN (Raisel Iglesias – R) at SD (James Shields – R), 3:40 PM
PHI (Aaron Nola – R) at AZ (Chase Anderson – R), 3:40 PM
HOU (Scott Feldman – R) at SF (Chris Heston – R), 3:45 PM
BOS (Eduardo Rodriguez – L) at MIA (Adam Conley – L), 4:10 PM
OAK (Aaron Brooks – R) at TOR (Mark Buehrle – L), 7:07 PM
NYY (C.C. Sabathia – L) at CLE (Danny Salazar – R), 7:10 PM
COL (Jorge De La Rosa – L) at NYM (Jacob deGrom – R), 7:10 PM
ATL (Matt Wisler – R) at TB (Jake Odorizzi – R), 7:10 PM
MIL (Matt Garza – R) at CHC (Jason Hammel – R), 8:05 PM
PIT (Gerrit Cole – R) at STL (Michael Wacha – R), 8:10 PM
LAA (Andrew Heaney – L) at CHW (John Danks – R), 8:10 PM
DET (Daniel Norris – L) at KC (Edinson Volquez – R), 8:10 PM
TEX (Nick Martinez – R) at MIN (Mike Pelfrey – R), 8:10 PM
WAS (Jordan Zimmermann – R) at LAD (Clayton Kershaw – L), 10:10 PM
Day Game After Night Game: BAL/SEA, CIN/SD, PHI/AZ, HOU/SF, BOS/MIA
Injuries
Day-to-Day
Norichika Aoki, OF, SF – (Head) Passed concussion test Tuesday but was not in the lineup after leaving Sunday's game. Was hit by pitch in helmet Sunday.
Ryan Braun, OF, MIL – (Back) Will be back in lineup Wednesday.
Domonic Brown, OF, PHI – (Illness) Scratched Tuesday.
Nelson Cruz, OF, SEA – (Neck) Left Tuesday with spasms.
Lucas Duda, 1B, NYM – (Back) Out of Tuesday's lineup with stiffness.
Edwin Encarnacion, 1B, TOR – (Finger) Out of Tuesday's lineup after missing Sunday as well.
Maikel Franco, 3B, PHI – (Wrist) Left Tuesday's game with contusion, x-rays negative, still likely to miss some games.
Cole Hamels, P, PHI – (Groin) Scratched from Thursday's start with soreness.
Bryce Harper, OF, WAS – (Knee) Was available off bench Tuesday, could return to lineup Wednesday.
Chase Headley, 3B, NYY – (Leg) Out of Tuesday lineup but is expected back Wednesday.
Salvador Perez, C, KC – (Wrist) Left Tuesday with inflammation in wrist, is day-to-day.
Ryan Raburn, OF, CLE – (Personal) On bereavement list, could miss another game or two.
Hanley Ramirez, SS, BOS – (Foot) Out again Tuesday, DL looking like a possibility.
Yasmany Tomas, OF, AZ – (Calf) Left Tuesday with tightness.
Matt Wieters, C, BAL – (Hamstring) Left Tuesday with strain, DL likely with that type of injury.
Christian Yelich, OF, MIA – (Knee) Scratched Tuesday with contusion.
Players on the DL
Emilio Bonifacio, 2B, CHW – (Oblique) Was set to begin rehab Tuesday.
Miguel Cabrera, 1B, DET – (Calf) Said he could have played Tuesday, not likely to be activated until weekend series.
Robinson Chirnos, C, TEX – (Shoulder) Played catch and hit off a tee Tuesday.
Carlos Corporan, C, TEX – (Thumb) Played catch Tuesday, still has no timetable.
Yu Darvish, P, TEX – (Elbow) Could begin throwing program this week.
Jose Fernandez, P, MIA – (Biceps) Says he wants to pitch again this season.
Charlie Furbush, P, SEA – (Biceps) Will throw bullpen session Saturday, rehab could follow.
Derek Holland, P, TEX – (Shoulder) Likely to have at least two more rehab starts before joining Rangers.
Desmond Jennings, OF, TB – (Knee) Was scheduled to play nine innings during rehab Tuesday.
Howie Kendrick, 2B, LAD – (Hamstring) Expected to miss at least three weeks.
Jason Kipnis, 2B, CLE – (Shoulder) Could return from DL next week.
Mike Leake, P, SF – (Hamstring) Threw bullpen session Tuesday, could return after minimum 15 days.
Brandon Maurer, P, SD – (Shoulder) Hit DL with inflammation.
Angel Pagan, OF, SF – (Knee) Placed on DL with tendinitis, knee had been bothering for months.
Joe Panik, 2B, SF – (Back) Looking like late-August return.
Brad Peacock, P, HOU – (Ribs) Out for the season following surgery.
Dustin Pedroia, 2B, BOS – (Hamstring) Will not begin baseball activities until end of the month, looking like he will not get more than a 2-to-3 weeks of playing time the rest of the season.
Jose Peralta, P, LAD – (Neck) Hit DL Tuesday with sprain in neck.
Michael Pineda, P, NYY – (Forearm) Was scheduled for full bullpen session Tuesday.
Chaz Roe, P, BAL – (Shoulder) Placed on DL with tendinitis.
Tanner Scheppers, P, TEX – (Knee) Was set to begin rehab assignment Tuesday.
Cory Spangenburg, 2B, SD – (Knee) Moving rehab from Double-A to Triple-A, but hit just .192 at Double-A.
Marcus Stroman, P, TOR – (Knee) Will be stretched out as a starter before he rejoins Blue Jays, will throw bullpen session Friday.
Andrew Susac, C, SF – (Thumb) Was set to begin rehab Tuesday at High-A.
Activated from the DL
Mookie Betts, OF, BOS
David Ross, C, CHC (from bereavement list)
Placed on the DL
Jose Fernandez, P, MIA
Brandon Maurer, P, SD
Angel Pagan, OF, SF
Joel Peralta, P, LAD
Ryan Raburn, OF, CLE (bereavement list)
Signed
Robert Coello, P, TEX (minor league contract)
Juan Gutierrez, P, WAS (minor league contract)
Bud Norris, P, SD
Called Up
Ryan Cook, P, BOS
Yimi Garcia, P, LAD
Keone Kela, P, TEX
Tommy Layne, P, BOS
Justin Nicolino, P, MIA
Juan Perez, OF, SF
Colin Rea, P, SD
Zach Walters, 2B, CLE
Sent Down (to Triple-A, unless otherwise noted)
Wilfredo Boscan, P, PIT
Tim Federowicz, C, SD
Luke Jackson, P, TEX
Tommy La Stella, 2B, CHC
Taylor Lindsey, 2B, SD
Deven Marrero, SS, BOS
Dale Thayer, P, SD
Closer Watch
Boston – Junichi Tazawa stepped into the closer's role for Koji Uehara, who is out for the rest of the season, and Tazawa promptly blew his first opportunity Tuesday. Tazawa surrendered a run on two hits with a wild pitch before the Red Sox lost in extra innings. Jean Machi and Alexei Ogando could also figure in the closing mix.
Chicago Cubs – The Cubs shook things up evenmore, turning to James Russell to close out Tuesday's game. Hector Rondon and Jason Motte were left on the bench, with Pedro Strop working the eighth inning. Rondon still seems to be the best bet going forward, but it is somewhat of a mystery why Russell was called upon.
Tampa Bay – Xavier Cedeno notched Tuesday's save, with Brad Boxberger and Jake McGee on the bench. Cedeno faced left-handed hitters Nick Markakis and A.J. Pierzynski, with switch-hitter Nick Swisher on deck before Pierzynski grounded into a double play. The Rays may let Cedeno take the lead against left-handed hitters, even in save situations.
Key Matchups
Hot Batter Matchups – August 12, 2015Matchup Info | Career Matchup Stats | |||||||||||||
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Batter | Pos | Game | Pitcher | AB | H | XBH | HR | RBI | BB | K | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS |
| B. Pena | C | CIN @ SD 3:40PM | J. Shields | 13 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | .385 | .400 | .462 | .862 |
| H. Pence | OF | SF vs HOU 3:45PM | S. Feldman | 11 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | .455 | .500 | .727 | 1.227 |
| N. Markakis | OF | ATL @ TB 7:10PM | J. Odorizzi | 14 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | .429 | .500 | .714 | 1.214 |
| C. Coghlan | OF | CHC vs MIL 8:05PM | M. Garza | 14 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .357 | .400 | .714 | 1.114 |
| M. Montero | C | CHC vs MIL 8:05PM | M. Garza | 19 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 3 | .421 | .476 | .632 | 1.108 |
| A. Rizzo | 1B | CHC vs MIL 8:05PM | M. Garza | 12 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | .333 | .333 | .583 | .917 |
| R. Braun | OF | MIL @ CHC 8:05PM | J. Hammel | 20 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | .300 | .462 | .500 | .962 |
| K. Davis | OF | MIL @ CHC 8:05PM | J. Hammel | 12 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 5 | .333 | .357 | .583 | .940 |
| D. DeJesus | OF | LAA @ CWS 8:10PM | J. Danks | 25 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 2 | .360 | .407 | .480 | .887 |
| P. Fielder | 1B | TEX @ MIN 8:10PM | M. Pelfrey | 28 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 12 | 3 | 1 | .357 | .406 | .750 | 1.156 |
| A. McCutchen | OF | PIT @ STL 8:15PM | M. Wacha | 12 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .417 | .462 | .500 | .962 |
| M. Carpenter | 3B | STL vs PIT 8:15PM | G. Cole | 13 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 0 | .308 | .400 | .769 | 1.169 |
| C. Crawford | OF | LAD vs WAS 10:10PM | J. Zimmermann | 13 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | .385 | .429 | .538 | .967 |
| J. Werth | OF | WAS @ LAD 10:10PM | C. Kershaw | 26 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 | .346 | .433 | .577 | 1.010 |
| R. Zimmerman | 3B | WAS @ LAD 10:10PM | C. Kershaw | 16 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | .438 | .444 | .500 | .944 |
Matchup Info | Career Matchup Stats | |||||||||||||
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Batter | Pos | Game | Pitcher | AB | H | XBH | HR | RBI | BB | K | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS |
Hot Pitcher Matchups – August 12, 2015Matchup Info | Career Stats Allowed To Batters On Opposing Team | |||||||||||
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Pitcher | Game | AB | H | XBH | HR | RBI | BB | K | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS |
| R.A. Dickey | TOR vs OAK 7:07PM | 99 | 18 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 20 | .182 | .241 | .263 | .504 |
| John Danks | CWS vs LAA 8:10PM | 89 | 21 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 5 | 19 | .236 | .275 | .321 | .596 |
| Clayton Kershaw | LAD vs WAS 10:10PM | 137 | 30 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 44 | .219 | .259 | .319 | .578 |
Matchup Info | Career Stats Allowed To Batters On Opposing Team | |||||||||||
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Pitcher | Game | AB | H | XBH | HR | RBI | BB | K | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS |
Cold Batter Matchups – August 12, 2015Matchup Info | Career Matchup Stats | |||||||||||||
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Batter | Pos | Game | Pitcher | AB | H | XBH | HR | RBI | BB | K | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS |
| B. Butler | 1B | OAK @ TOR 7:07PM | R. Dickey | 12 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5 | .167 | .333 | .250 | .583 |
| C. Crisp | OF | OAK @ TOR 7:07PM | R. Dickey | 22 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | .091 | .125 | .091 | .216 |
| E. Sogard | 2B | OAK @ TOR 7:07PM | R. Dickey | 13 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .231 | .231 | .231 | .462 |
| M. Brantley | OF | CLE vs NYY 7:10PM | C. Sabathia | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | .091 | .091 | .091 | .182 |
| M. Cuddyer | OF | NYM vs COL 7:10PM | J. De La Rosa | 10 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5 | .100 | .250 | .200 | .450 |
| K. Johnson | 3B | NYM vs COL 7:10PM | J. De La Rosa | 10 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | .200 | .200 | .500 | .700 |
| S. Castro | SS | CHC vs MIL 8:05PM | M. Garza | 12 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | .167 | .167 | .250 | .417 |
| E. Herrera | 3B | MIL @ CHC 8:05PM | J. Hammel | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .100 | .100 | .100 | .200 |
| J. Segura | SS | MIL @ CHC 8:05PM | J. Hammel | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .091 | .091 | .091 | .182 |
| V. Martinez | 1B | DET @ KC 8:10PM | E. Volquez | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
| E. Aybar | SS | LAA @ CWS 8:10PM | J. Danks | 26 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | .154 | .148 | .192 | .340 |
| D. Murphy | OF | LAA @ CWS 8:10PM | J. Danks | 11 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | .182 | .250 | .273 | .523 |
| N. Walker | 2B | PIT @ STL 8:15PM | M. Wacha | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | .200 | .273 | .200 | .473 |
| Y. Molina | C | STL vs PIT 8:15PM | G. Cole | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .083 | .083 | .083 | .167 |
| I. Desmond | SS | WAS @ LAD 10:10PM | C. Kershaw | 26 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9 | .115 | .148 | .192 | .340 |
| D. Espinosa | 2B | WAS @ LAD 10:10PM | C. Kershaw | 13 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | .154 | .154 | .231 | .385 |
Matchup Info | Career Matchup Stats | |||||||||||||
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Batter | Pos | Game | Pitcher | AB | H | XBH | HR | RBI | BB | K | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS |
Cold Pitcher Matchups – August 12, 2015Matchup Info | Career Stats Allowed To Batters On Opposing Team | |||||||||||
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Pitcher | Game | AB | H | XBH | HR | RBI | BB | K | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS |
| Mike Pelfrey | MIN vs TEX 8:10PM | 67 | 25 | 12 | 5 | 25 | 5 | 5 | .373 | .406 | .706 | 1.113 |
Matchup Info | Career Stats Allowed To Batters On Opposing Team | |||||||||||
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Pitcher | Game | AB | H | XBH | HR | RBI | BB | K | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS |
Recommended Pickup
Chris Bassitt, P, OAK – The Athletics have a pitcher they have pulled from out of nowhere. Bassitt now has a 2.48 ERA and 1.05 WHIP after dominating the Astros Sunday, a game in which he allowed one run in 6.2 innings with 10 strikeouts. Bassitt tossed seven shutout innings in his previous start and he has a quality start five turns in a row. Bassitt had a 3.65 ERA and 1.13 with just over a strikeout per inning at Triple-A in 13 appearances. It looks like Bassitt has earned a secure rotation spot going forward.
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