Wednesday Lineup Card: I Caught You A Delicious Bass

Wednesday Lineup Card: I Caught You A Delicious Bass

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Wednesday's Starters

Dodgers (Chris Capuano - L) at Padres (Clayton Richard - L), 6:35
Twins (Nick Blackburn - R) at Tigers (Rick Porcello - R), 7:05
Pirates (Erik Bedard - L) at Nats (Gio Gonzalez - L), 7:05
Mariners (Felix Hernandez - R) at Indians (Ubaldo Jimenez - R), 7:05
Yankees (Hiroki Kuroda - R) at Blue Jays (Kyle Drabek - R), 7:07
Red Sox (Clay Buchholz - R) at Rays (Jeremy Hellickson - R), 7:10
Reds (Mike Leake - R) at Mets (Johan Santana - L), 7:10
Marins (Mark Buehrle - L) at Braves (Mike Minor - L), 7:10
Brewers (Randy Wolf - L) at Astros (Bud Norris - R), 8:05
A's (Tom Milone - L) at Rangers (Yu Darvish - R), 8:05
Phillies (Kyle Kendrick - R) at Cubs (Matt Garza - R), 8:05
Orioles (Tommy Hunter - R) at Royals (Felipe Paulino - R), 8:10
D-Backs (Pat Corbin - L) at Rockies (Jamie Moyer - L), 8:40
White Sox (Gavin Floyd - R) at Angels (Jerome Williams - R), 10:05
Cardinals (Jaime Garcia - L) at Giants (Madison Bumgarner - L), 10:15

Day After Night: LAD

Injuries

Day-to-Day

Carlos Beltran, OF, STL (Knee) - Held out of lineup again Tuesday.
Freddie Freeman, 1B, ATL (Eye) - Could return Wednesday.
Vance Worley, SP, PHI (Arm) - Scratched from Wednesday start with elbow soreness.
Troy Tulowitzki, SS, COL (Leg) - Played Tuesday after getting by a liner in the dugout Monday.
Jose Valverde, RP, DET (Back) - Left Tuesday's outing with a lower back injury.
Ivan Nova, SP, NYY (Ankle) - Removed from his outing Monday after getting hit by a comebacker.
Denard Span, OF, MIN (Hamstring) - Given the day off Tuesday to rest.
Carl Pavano, SP, MIN (Shoulder) - Pitching through soreness, on track for Saturday start against Milwaukee.
Brandon Inge, 3B, OAK (Groin) - Rested Tuesday, may need a few more days to return to the lineup.
Jack Hannahan, 3B, CLE (Back) - Missed another game with tightness Tuesday.
Mark Kotsay, OF, SD (Back) - Improving, but was unavailable Tuesday.
Felix Doubront, SP, BOS (Head) - OK after getting hit in the head by a fungo prior to Tuesday's game.

Disabled List

Stephen Drew, SS, ARI (Ankle) - 2-for-4 while playing nine innings in extended spring training Tuesday.
Chris Young, OF, ARI (Shoulder) - Headed to Triple-A Reno after Wednesday's game with Visalia.
Jacoby Ellsbury, OF, BOS (Shoulder) - Nearing full range of motion, eligible to return from 60-day DL on June 15.
Kevin Youkilis, 3B, BOS (Back) - Will begin his rehab assignment Wednesday.
Nolan Reimold, OF, BAL (Neck) - Likely to have second epidural, experiencing shoulder and forearm pain.
Jason Bay, OF, NYM (Ribs) - Cleared to resume baseball activities.
Yoenis Cespedes, OF, OAK (Hand) - Resumed all activities except swinging a bat.
Coco Crisp, OF, OAK (Ear) - Will decide if he takes a rehab assignment before return to A's lineup.
Jeff Niemann, SP, TAM (Leg) - Fractured fibula, out several weeks.
Franklin Gutierrez, OF, SEA (Chest) - Heel injury will keep him out until at least June.
Zach Britton, SP, BAL (Shoulder) - Tossed four shutout innings in extended spring training Tuesday.
Matt Lindstrom, RP, BAL (Finger) - Slight ligament tear, will be re-evaluated.
Logan Forsythe, 2B, SD (Foot) - Started rehab assignment Monday.
Jeremy Hermida, OF, SD (Hernia) - Had successful surgery Tuesday; out six weeks.
Steven Clevenger, C, CHC (Oblique) - Fractured cartilage in his rib cage, no timetable.
Aaron Cook, SP, BOS (Knee) - May require a rehab assignment before returning to Red Sox.
Dan Schlereth, RP, DET (Shoulder) - Had a setback, sent to Colorado for further examination.

Transactions

Placed on DL
Jeff Niemann, SP, TAM
Matt Kemp, OF, LAD (retroactive to 5/14)
David Robertson, RP, NYY (retroactive to 5/12)
Jon Jay, OF, STL

Activated from DL
Justin Morneau, 1B, MIN (officially 5/16)
Jeremy Guthrie, SP, COL
Jesse Crain, RP, CHW

Optioned to Triple-A
Kevin Mattison, OF, MIA
Eric Stults, SP, CHW (DFA)
David Carpenter, RP, HOU
Chris Parmelee, 1B, MIN (going down officially 5/16)
Carlos Torres, SP/RP, COL

Signed
Mike MacDougal, RP, CHC

Called Up
Jordan Lyles, SP, HOU
Jerry Sands, 1B/OF, LA
Carlos Maldonado, C, WAS
Bryan Peterson, OF, MIA
Shane Robinson, OF, STL
Josh Lueke, RP, TAM
Cody Eppley, RP, NYY

Claimed off Waivers
Travis Blackley, RP, OAK (from SFG)

Closer Watch

Tigers - Octavio Dotel picked up the save after Jose Valverde made a mess in a non-save situation Tuesday and left with a lower back injury. Keep in mind that Joaquin Benoit had already pitched, so Dotel isn't necessarily the closer-in-waiting for the Tigers as manager Jim Leyland could consider a committee with the lefty-righty combo if Valverde misses any time.

Cards - Jason Motte served up a solo homer to Alfonso Soriano on Tuesday afternoon, but backed into a win by finishing the frame and getting a run from the St. Louis offense in the bottom of the inning.

Cubs - Rafael Dolis was knocked around and gave up the game-winning run in a non-save situation Tuesday. For now, he remains the Cubs' closer, but there's reason to believe that the job could change hands again if Dolis proves to be an unrealiable option in the ninth inning.

Astros - Brett Myers gave up walk-off home run to Hunter Pence in a non-save situation Tuesday afternoon. By all indications, his job is very save as his move to the bullpen has been an overall success to this point in the season. Interestingly enough, potential closer-in-waiting David Carpenter was optioned to Triple-A on Tuesday to make room for starter Jordan Lyles.

KEY MATCHUPS: HOT

Hot Batter MatchupsAt-BatsAVGHRXBHRBIBBKSLGOBPOPS
Shin-Soo Choo - OFCLE vs SEA
5/16 7:05 PM
Felix Hernandez4-17.23512259.471.435.906
Johnny Damon - DHCLE vs SEA
5/16 7:05 PM
Felix Hernandez9-16.563154241.000.6111.611
Jack Hannahan - 3BCLE vs SEA
5/16 7:05 PM
Felix Hernandez6-12.500233321.083.6001.683
Casey Kotchman - 1BCLE vs SEA
5/16 7:05 PM
Felix Hernandez5-14.35711302.571.357.928
Miguel Cabrera - 1BDET vs MIN
5/16 7:05 PM
Nick Blackburn11-24.458231012.750.4801.230
Austin Jackson - OFDET vs MIN
5/16 7:05 PM
Nick Blackburn3-10.30002023.500.417.917
Gerald Laird - CDET vs MIN
5/16 7:05 PM
Nick Blackburn4-15.26711222.467.389.856
Omar Vizquel - 3BTOR vs NYY
5/16 7:07 PM
Hiroki Kuroda5-11.45501001.545.4551.000
B.J. Upton - OFTB vs BOS
5/16 7:10 PM
Clay Buchholz4-10.40012123.800.5001.300
Ryan Braun - OFMIL @ HOU
5/16 8:05 PM
Bud Norris5-14.35723312.857.4001.257
Henry Blanco - CARI @ COL
5/16 8:40 PM
Jamie Moyer5-11.45500100.455.455.910
Aaron Hill - 2BARI @ COL
5/16 8:40 PM
Jamie Moyer11-26.42334524.808.4641.272
Lyle Overbay - 1BARI @ COL
5/16 8:40 PM
Jamie Moyer6-20.30013616.600.333.933
Adam Dunn - 1BCWS @ LAA
5/16 10:05 PM
Jerome Williams6-13.46211213.692.5001.192
Alberto Callaspo - 3BLAA vs CWS
5/16 10:05 PM
Gavin Floyd7-22.31813215.591.348.939
Vernon Wells - OFLAA vs CWS
5/16 10:05 PM
Gavin Floyd7-18.38915513.778.4211.199
 
Hot Pitcher MatchupsAt-BatsOpp
AVG
HR
Allow
XBH
Allow
RBI
Allow
BBKOpp
SLG
Opp
OBP
Opp
OPS
Johan SantanaNYM vs CIN
5/16 7:10 PM
Reds Batters17-86.198296623.359.255.614

 

KEY MATCHUPS: COLD

Cold Batter MatchupsAt-BatsAVGHRXBHRBIBBKSLGOBPOPS
Andre Ethier - OFLAD @ SD
5/16 6:35 PM
Clayton Richard2-16.12501102.188.125.313
James Loney - 1BLAD @ SD
5/16 6:35 PM
Clayton Richard3-12.25000001.250.250.500
Asdrubal Cabrera - SSCLE vs SEA
5/16 7:05 PM
Felix Hernandez2-11.18201213.273.231.504
Travis Hafner - DHCLE vs SEA
5/16 7:05 PM
Felix Hernandez5-22.22711418.364.261.625
Prince Fielder - 1BDET vs MIN
5/16 7:05 PM
Nick Blackburn2-12.16711200.417.167.584
Jhonny Peralta - SSDET vs MIN
5/16 7:05 PM
Nick Blackburn3-20.15000415.150.182.332
Joe Mauer - CMIN @ DET
5/16 7:05 PM
Rick Porcello2-11.18201022.273.308.581
Jack Wilson - SSATL vs MIA
5/16 7:10 PM
Mark Buehrle3-18.16700023.167.250.417
Jay Bruce - OFCIN @ NYM
5/16 7:10 PM
Johan Santana2-11.18202103.364.182.546
Miguel Cairo - 3BCIN @ NYM
5/16 7:10 PM
Johan Santana2-10.20001013.300.273.573
Ryan Ludwick - OFCIN @ NYM
5/16 7:10 PM
Johan Santana4-25.16023309.440.192.632
Carlos Pena - 1BTB vs BOS
5/16 7:10 PM
Clay Buchholz2-15.13311124.333.235.568
Luke Scott - DHTB vs BOS
5/16 7:10 PM
Clay Buchholz3-19.15812134.368.273.641
Chris Johnson - 3BHOU vs MIL
5/16 8:05 PM
Randy Wolf1-11.09100002.091.091.182
Carlos Lee - OFHOU vs MIL
5/16 8:05 PM
Randy Wolf5-29.17211233.276.250.526
Placido Polanco - 3BPHI @ CHC
5/16 8:05 PM
Matt Garza1-11.09100001.091.167.258
 
Cold Pitcher MatchupsAt-BatsOpp
AVG
HR
Allow
XBH
Allow
RBI
Allow
BBKOpp
SLG
Opp
OBP
Opp
OPS
Felix HernandezSEA @ Cle
5/16 7:05 PM
Indians Batters35-105.333614191429.584.415.999
Jamie MoyerCOL vs Ari
5/16 8:40 PM
Diamondbacks Batters34-101.3375915617.539.371.910
Gavin FloydCWS @ LAA
5/16 10:05 PM
Angels Batters30-98.30631415616.512.348.860
 

Recommended Pickup

Anthony Bass, SP, SD - Bass delivered another strong outing against the Nats on Tuesday afternoon, earning his second win of the season and improving his K:BB to 45:15 in 46 innings for the season. Although he's long gone in many deeper formats, Bass has a favorable upcoming schedule and should be considered at least in the short term for shallow mixed formats. He'll face the Angels at Petco Park in his next start Sunday, while getting the Mets at Citi Field after missing the Cardinals on the road early next week.

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