Friday Lineup Card: Do You Believe In Moose?

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Updated on April 16, 2015 10:37PM EST

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

White Sox (Jeff Samardzija – R) at Tigers (David Price – L), 1:08
Cubs (Jason Hammel – R) at Padres (James Shields – R), 2:20
Brewers (Jimmy Nelson – R) at Pirates (Jeff Locke – L), 7:05
Phillies (Sean O'Sullivan – R) at Nationals (Max Scherzer – R), 7:05
Braves (Julio Teheran – R) at Blue Jays (Drew Hutchison – R), 7:07
Yankees (Adam Warren – R) at Rays (Nathan Karns – R), 7:10
Orioles (Ubaldo Jimenez – R) at Red Sox (Joe Kelly – R), 7:10
Marlins (David Phelps – R) at Mets (Bartolo Colon – R), 7:10
Angels (Jered Weaver – R) at Astros (Roberto Hernandez – R), 8:10
Indians (Corey Kluber – R) at Twins (Mike Pelfrey –R), 8:10
Royals (Jeremy Guthrie – R) at Athletics (Sonny Gray – R), 8:10
Reds (Johnny Cueto – R) at Cardinals (Michael Wacha – R), 8:15
Rockies (Kyle Kendrick – R) at Dodgers (Clayton Kershaw – L), 10:10
Mariners (J.A.Happ – L) at Rangers (Yovani Gallardo –R), 10:10
Diamondbacks (Josh Collmenter – R) at Giants (Jake Peavy – R), 10:15

Day Game After Night Game: None

Injuries

Day-to-Day

Casey McGehee, 3B, SF (Knee) – May return to the lineup for Friday's game.
Jose Reyes, SS, TOR (Ribs) – Removed from Thursday's game.
Steven Souza, OF, TB (Foot) – Returned to play on Thursday.
Brett Gardner, OF, NYY (Wrist) – X-Rays were negative after undergoing an MRI.
Neil Ramirez, RP, CHC (Shoulder) – Left Wednesday's game action and had an MRI on Thursday, with the likelihood of the injury being serious.
Carl Crawford, OF, LAD (Ankle) – Is still dealing with a stiff ankle, although he was able to pinch-hit on Wednesday.

Players on the DL

Hunter Pence, OF, SF (Forearm) – Started to swing a whiffle bat in the hopes of an early May return.
Erik Cordier, RP, SF (Forearm) – Started a rehab assignment on Thursday.
Carlos Gomez, OF, MIL (Hamstring) – Will be placed on the DL.
Jake McGee, RP, TB (Elbow) – Threw one inning in extended spring training.
J.J. Hardy, SS, BAL (Shoulder) – Expected to take batting practice and work out at Camden Yards.
Henderson Alvarez, SP, MIA (Shoulder) – Expected to start playing catch next week.
Jimmy Paredes, OF, BAL (Back) – Will start a rehab assignment on Friday at Double-A Bowie.
Domonic Brown, OF, PHI (Achilles) – Will continue his rehab at Triple-A Lehigh, moving up to a level.
Craig Stammen, RP, WAS (Forearm) – Expected to miss the remainder of the season after being diagnosed with a torn right flexor tendon.
Chris Capuano, SP, NYY (Quad) – Threw live batting practice on Thursday.
Brandon Workman, RP, BOS (Elbow) – Received a platelet-rich plasma injection on Wednesday.
Chad Billingsley, SP, PHI (Elbow) – Expected to make three more rehab starts before joining the Phillies rotation.

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

Activated from the DL

David Phelps, SP, MIA

Placed on the DL (15-day DL, unless otherwise noted)

Jose Pirela, 2B, NYY (Concussion)

Called Up

Ryan Goins, 2B, TOR
Felipe Rivero, RP, WAS

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

Todd Redmond, RP, TOR
Taylor Jordan, RP, WAS
Carlos Frias, RP, LAD
Carter Capps, RP, MIA
Anthony Ranaudo, RP, TEX

Closer Watch

Minnesota Twins – You have to figure the save opportunities will still be there for Glen Perkins, since even the lowliest of MLB teams manage to have a bullpen guy, or two combined, maybe even three combined, that can net 30 saves. Perkins still has the stuff to rank amongst mid-level closers in the league, in case you were wondering, so don't be afraid to acquire him in a deal from a club owner that is down on the Twins' win-loss record.

Washington Nationals – Drew Storen locked in his third save of the season, which is a solid feat considering the Nationals' woes to this point. That's four wins for the Nats, and three saves for Storen. Wouldn't it be fantastic-o if Storen could stay on that pace? I mean, golly gee, that would be like 64 saves on the year! Okay, maybe not. Still, Storen deserves some attention this season. You just might want to see if you can get him on the cheap-side.

Key Matchups

Hot Batter Matchups – April 17, 2015

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Matchup Info				Career Matchup Stats
Batter	Pos	Game	Pitcher	AB	H	XBH	HR	RBI	BB	K	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS
C. Coghlan	OF	CHC vs SD 2:20PM	J. Shields	13	5	2	0	0	4	2	.385	.529	.538	1.068
M. Kemp	OF	SD @ CHC 2:20PM	J. Hammel	25	7	3	1	3	4	6	.280	.379	.480	.859
J. Upton	OF	SD @ CHC 2:20PM	J. Hammel	29	8	4	2	8	2	6	.276	.323	.552	.874
R. Braun	OF	MIL @ PIT 7:05PM	J. Locke	20	6	4	1	2	0	4	.300	.300	.600	.900
J. Lucroy	C	MIL @ PIT 7:05PM	J. Locke	15	6	2	1	3	5	1	.400	.550	.667	1.217
B. Revere	OF	PHI @ WAS 7:05PM	M. Scherzer	17	6	1	0	0	1	2	.353	.389	.471	.859
M. Napoli	1B	BOS vs BAL 7:10PM	U. Jimenez	10	4	3	2	3	2	2	.400	.500	1.100	1.600
D. Nava	OF	BOS vs BAL 7:10PM	U. Jimenez	12	4	3	0	4	2	4	.333	.467	.583	1.050
D. Pedroia	2B	BOS vs BAL 7:10PM	U. Jimenez	17	7	1	0	4	2	3	.412	.474	.471	.944
P. Sandoval	3B	BOS vs BAL 7:10PM	U. Jimenez	34	11	5	2	5	1	10	.324	.343	.618	.961
I. Suzuki	OF	MIA @ NYM 7:10PM	B. Colon	79	22	6	3	8	1	6	.278	.288	.443	.731
B. Moss	1B	CLE @ MIN 8:10PM	M. Pelfrey	10	5	1	0	2	1	1	.500	.545	.600	1.145
J. Mauer	1B	MIN vs CLE 8:10PM	C. Kluber	24	6	3	1	3	4	7	.250	.357	.500	.857
T. Plouffe	3B	MIN vs CLE 8:10PM	C. Kluber	25	9	3	2	7	0	7	.360	.360	.640	1.000
D. Santana	SS	MIN vs CLE 8:10PM	C. Kluber	11	4	2	0	1	1	2	.364	.417	.545	.962
K. Vargas	DH	MIN vs CLE 8:10PM	C. Kluber	11	4	2	1	2	0	4	.364	.364	.727	1.091
B. Lawrie	3B	OAK @ KC 8:10PM	J. Guthrie	12	3	1	1	3	1	3	.250	.357	.500	.857
J. Reddick	OF	OAK @ KC 8:10PM	J. Guthrie	23	8	3	0	0	1	5	.348	.375	.522	.897
Z. Cozart	SS	CIN @ STL 8:15PM	M. Wacha	14	6	2	0	0	0	1	.429	.429	.643	1.071
J. Votto	1B	CIN @ STL 8:15PM	M. Wacha	12	4	2	0	0	2	0	.333	.429	.500	.929
M. Adams	1B	STL vs CIN 8:15PM	J. Cueto	11	4	2	1	1	1	1	.364	.417	.727	1.144
J. Jay	OF	STL vs CIN 8:15PM	J. Cueto	27	12	4	3	7	1	4	.444	.516	.815	1.331
A. Ethier	OF	LAD vs COL 10:10PM	K. Kendrick	25	6	4	2	7	3	2	.240	.321	.560	.881
A. Gonzalez	1B	LAD vs COL 10:10PM	K. Kendrick	12	5	2	0	2	3	2	.417	.533	.583	1.117
A. Pagan	OF	SF vs ARI 10:15PM	J. Collmenter	12	7	2	0	2	1	0	.583	.615	.750	1.365
B. Posey	C	SF vs ARI 10:15PM	J. Collmenter	20	11	4	3	9	2	1	.550	.565	1.050	1.615

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

Hot Pitcher Matchups – April 17, 2015

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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
David Price	DET vs CWS 1:08PM	117	27	4	1	6	7	22	.231	.280	.280	.560
Jason Hammel	CHC vs SD 2:20PM	92	18	8	3	14	9	21	.196	.283	.358	.642
Bartolo Colon	NYM vs MIA 7:10PM	151	43	9	4	13	2	25	.285	.294	.411	.706
Roberto Hernandez	HOU vs LAA 8:10PM	63	12	4	3	6	4	14	.190	.244	.367	.611
Jered Weaver	LAA @ HOU 8:10PM	116	25	10	4	13	2	28	.216	.241	.370	.611
Michael Wacha	STL vs CIN 8:15PM	112	24	12	2	7	8	19	.214	.266	.367	.633

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 – April 17, 2015

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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 @ DET 1:08PM	D. Price	24	3	0	0	0	2	4	.125	.222	.125	.347
W. Venable	OF	SD @ CHC 2:20PM	J. Hammel	17	1	1	0	3	1	3	.059	.200	.176	.376
K. Davis	OF	MIL @ PIT 7:05PM	J. Locke	13	1	1	0	0	1	4	.077	.143	.154	.297
A. Ramirez	3B	MIL @ PIT 7:05PM	J. Locke	17	2	2	1	4	4	1	.118	.286	.353	.639
G. Sizemore	OF	PHI @ WAS 7:05PM	M. Scherzer	14	1	0	0	0	1	2	.071	.188	.071	.259
D. Ortiz	DH	BOS vs BAL 7:10PM	U. Jimenez	11	2	1	1	2	3	2	.182	.357	.455	.812
M. Brantley	OF	CLE @ MIN 8:10PM	M. Pelfrey	10	1	0	0	0	1	0	.100	.182	.100	.282
J. Kipnis	2B	CLE @ MIN 8:10PM	M. Pelfrey	11	1	0	0	1	1	3	.091	.167	.091	.258
J. Altuve	2B	HOU vs LAA 8:10PM	J. Weaver	16	3	0	0	0	0	3	.188	.188	.188	.375
J. Villar	SS	HOU vs LAA 8:10PM	J. Weaver	10	1	0	0	0	0	1	.100	.182	.100	.282
E. Aybar	SS	LAA @ HOU 8:10PM	R. Hernandez	21	4	1	0	2	2	2	.190	.261	.286	.547
D. Butera	C	LAA @ HOU 8:10PM	R. Hernandez	11	2	0	0	0	0	2	.182	.182	.182	.364
M. Joyce	OF	LAA @ HOU 8:10PM	R. Hernandez	14	2	0	0	0	0	5	.143	.143	.143	.286
B. Dozier	2B	MIN vs CLE 8:10PM	C. Kluber	22	3	1	0	0	1	6	.136	.174	.182	.356
T. Hunter	OF	MIN vs CLE 8:10PM	C. Kluber	18	3	1	0	1	0	7	.167	.167	.222	.389
J. Bruce	OF	CIN @ STL 8:15PM	M. Wacha	16	0	0	0	0	0	8	.000	.000	.000	.000
B. Hamilton	OF	CIN @ STL 8:15PM	M. Wacha	14	1	1	0	0	1	1	.071	.133	.143	.276
B. Phillips	2B	CIN @ STL 8:15PM	M. Wacha	16	2	0	0	1	1	3	.125	.176	.125	.301
J. Heyward	OF	STL vs CIN 8:15PM	J. Cueto	12	2	2	0	1	0	2	.167	.167	.333	.500
J. Peralta	SS	STL vs CIN 8:15PM	J. Cueto	20	3	1	1	3	1	7	.150	.190	.300	.490
M. Reynolds	1B	STL vs CIN 8:15PM	J. Cueto	11	2	1	1	1	0	4	.182	.182	.455	.636
C. Gonzalez	OF	COL @ LAD 10:10PM	C. Kershaw	30	5	2	2	4	2	17	.167	.242	.367	.609
D. Stubbs	OF	COL @ LAD 10:10PM	C. Kershaw	23	3	0	0	0	2	10	.130	.200	.130	.330
J. Turner	3B	LAD vs COL 10:10PM	K. Kendrick	12	2	1	0	1	0	0	.167	.167	.250	.417
L. Morrison	1B	SEA vs TEX 10:10PM	Y. Gallardo	14	0	0	0	0	2	5	.000	.125	.000	.125
S. Smith	OF	SEA vs TEX 10:10PM	Y. Gallardo	17	2	0	0	0	2	5	.118	.211	.118	.328
C. Pennington	SS	ARI @ SF 10:15PM	J. Peavy	11	2	1	0	0	0	3	.182	.182	.364	.545
M. Trumbo	OF	ARI @ SF 10:15PM	J. Peavy	11	2	2	0	1	2	3	.182	.308	.364	.671
B. Belt	1B	SF vs ARI 10:15PM	J. Collmenter	16	2	0	0	0	0	2	.125	.125	.125	.250
G. Blanco	OF	SF vs ARI 10:15PM	J. Collmenter	19	2	1	0	0	2	6	.105	.190	.158	.348
B. Crawford	SS	SF vs ARI 10:15PM	J. Collmenter	24	6	2	0	2	0	4	.250	.240	.333	.573

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

Cold Pitcher Matchups – April 17, 2015

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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
Ubaldo Jimenez	BAL @ BOS 7:10PM	120	40	14	5	21	19	27	.333	.434	.545	.978
Kyle Kendrick	COL @ LAD 10:10PM	89	31	12	3	12	8	7	.348	.402	.560	.962

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
Mike Moustakas, 3B, KC – If you're like me, you dove right in on Moustakas during his prospect years, even going as far as naming your first born "Moose". But, it's a known fact that Moose just hasn't been able to capitalize on the opportunity given to him by the Royals. What about this season? So far, so good, in the limited early-season at-bats that he's netted, but you have to think that it's not too farfetched that Moose has a breakout year. So far in April, he's hitting .379 with two home runs and two RBI, but Moose will do so much more as the season wears on. Get him on your roster if you can.

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DraftKings Value Picks

SP: Adam Warren, NYY ($4,800)
C: Yasmani Grandal, LAD ($3,400)
1B: Adam Lind, MIL ($4,200)
2B: Neil Walker, PIT ($3,500)
SS: Brian Dozier, MIN ($3,900)
3B: Mike Moustakas, KC ($4,000)
OF: Christian Yelich, OF ($4,000)

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