Indians vs. that team from the east coast

(Very approiate logo for the Fourth of July)

Summary:

That team from the east coast hit .336 with five homers against the Tribe in June. Derek Jeter, six hits shy of 3,000, was just activated for the series. He strained his right calf against the Tribe. Let’s go guys, lets not let them celebrate his 3,000th hit in Cleveland!

Pitching Matchups:

RHP A.J. Burnett (8-6, 4.05) vs. RHP Josh Tomlin (9-4, 3.86) tonight at 6:35 p.m.

LHP CC Sabathia (11-4, 3.05) vs. RHP Carlos Carrasco (8-4, 3.54) Tuesday at 7:05 p.m.

RHP Phil Hughes (0-1, 13.94) vs. RHP Justin Masterson (6-6, 2.85) Wednesday at 7:05 p.m.

That team from the east coast’s News/Notes:

• SS Derek Jeter played in his second rehab game at Class AA Trenton and then got on a plane to rejoin that team from the east coast in Cleveland for tonights game. Jeter, out since June 14 because of a strained right calf, tested his leg by bunting in his last at-bat Sunday.

• RHP Ivan Nova was sent down to Class AAA Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Sunday because that team from the east coast want to continue to start regularly. The club needed to open a rotation spot for RHP Phil Hughes and didn’t want Nova to be a long man in the bullpen.

• SS Eduardo Nunez, who has opened some eyes while filling in for Derek Jeter and was 7-for-8 in two Subway Series games against the Mets, sat out Sunday’s game because of a tight right hamstring. That team from the east coast must not think it’s serious because Nunez was not slated for any tests, manager Joe Girardi said.

• CF Curtis Granderson, SS Derek Jeter, 3B Alex Rodriguez and 2B Robinson Cano were all elected to start in the All-Star game, and RHP Mariano Rivera and C Russell Martin were added as reserves. There were several notable team from the east coast “snubs”, too: RHP David Robertson, LHP CC Sabathia and 1B Mark Teixeira.

• 1B Mark Teixeira was invited to participate in the Home Run Derby at the All-Star game, but he declined because he was not picked for the All-Star team.

• RHP Mariano Rivera blew a save chance against the Mets on Sunday, snapping a streak of 26 straight saves against National League teams (including two in the 2009 World Series). It was tied for the second-longest streak in interleague history with Troy Percival, trailing Eric Gagne’s streak of 29 in a row.

That team from the east coast’s Injury Report:

• NF Eduardo Nunez (tight right hamstring) sat out the July 3 game, but the injury wasn’t believed to be serious. He’s day-to-day.

• SS Derek Jeter (mild right calf strain) went on the 15-day disabled list June 14. He began light baseball activities June 21. He took batting practice on the field, took grounders and began light running on June 27 at the teams’ facility in Tampa. He went on a rehab assignment with Class AA Trenton on July 2 and 3 and rejoined the team for their game tonight.

• RHP Phil Hughes (right shoulder inflammation) went on the 15-day disabled list April 15. He threw a bullpen session April 19, and was transferred to the 60-day DL on May 25. He played long-toss April 22, and he threw a bullpen session April 23. He cut short an April 25 bullpen session, and he had numerous medical tests performed in late April and early May, but all came back negative. He received a cortisone shot April 28, and he began a new throwing program by playing catch May 12. He threw a simulated game June 9, and then pitched in extended spring training June 14. He started a rehab assignment with short-season Staten Island on June 19, and he started for Class AA Trenton on June 24 and June 29. He is set to rejoin the Yankees on July 6.

• 3B Eric Chavez (fractured left foot) went on the 15-day disabled list May 6, and he was transferred to the 60-day DL on June 8. He began running the bases June 23, but the Yankees had yet to set a schedule for when he might begin a rehab assignment. Chavez took batting practice on June 27 at the Yankees’ facility in Tampa and was expected to go on rehab assignment soon.

• RHP Rafael Soriano (right elbow inflammation) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to May 14, and he was transferred to the 60-day DL on June 15. He had to stop a throwing session May 23 due to discomfort, then had the same problem in mid-June. He resumed his throwing program June 21.

• LHP Pedro Feliciano (torn capsule in left shoulder) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to March 22, and he was transferred to the 60-day DL on April 15. On April 18, Dr. James Andrews recommended a conservative treatment program. As of mid-June, Feliciano was playing catch.

• LHP Damaso Marte (left shoulder surgery in October 2010) went on the 60-day disabled list retroactive to March 22. He is unlikely to return before the All-Star break.

• INF Reegie Corona (broken right elbow) went on the 60-day disabled list retroactive to March 22. He is unlikely to return before midseason.

• OF Colin Curtis (dislocated right shoulder) went on the 60-day disabled list retroactive to March 22. He had surgery April 15, and he is likely out for the season.

• RHP Joba Chamberlain (torn ligament in right elbow) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to June 6, and he was transferred to the 60-day DL on June 10. He had season-ending Tommy John surgery June 16.