Sat Aug 8 2015 | 02:37 | Murphy 2-4 with RBI and run scored in 8-4 win over Orioles on Fr... |
Murphy went 2-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored in an 8-4 win over the Orioles on Friday. |
The RBI single came off a lucky bloop, but a hit is a hit. This was his first multi-hit game for his new team and he has yet to record an extra-base hit. It will just be a matter of time before Murphy finds some rhythm with his new squad. |
Tue Jul 28 2015 | 18:47 | David Murphy: Traded To Angels |
Murphy has been traded to the Angels, Joel Sherman of MLB Network reports. |
The details of the trade have yet to be released beyond the fact that Murphy will be headed to the Angels. The Angels have acquired both Murphy and Shane Victorino on consecutive days and the two outfielders will likely form a platoon in left field. Murphy, a left-handed bat, batted .296 with five home runs in 206 at-bats with the Indians this season and is a career .268 hitter at Angel Stadium, his new ballpark |
Tue Jul 28 2015 | 18:37 | Murphy scratched from Tuesday's starting lineup |
Murphy has been scratched from Tuesday's starting lineup. |
Jason Kipnis is now set to DH with Mike Aviles stepping in to man second base. A reason for Murphy's scratch has not yet been provided, but a trade seems to be in the works, with Tim Brown of Yahoo! Sports suggesting the Angels are close to acquiring him. |
Tue Jul 28 2015 | 16:47 | David Murphy: Traded To Angels |
The Cleveland Indians traded outfielder David Murphy to the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday, according to MLB Network. |
The Cleveland Indians traded outfielder David Murphy to the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday, according to MLB Network. The specifics of the trade have yet to be released, but Murphy is expected to see at-bats as an outfield platoon member and at designated hitter. |
Sun Jul 26 2015 | 10:33 | Murphy out of lineup Sunday against White Sox |
Murphy is out of the lineup Sunday against the White Sox. |
Murphy has now sat in three straight games, but all three have been against a left-handed starter so his role hasn't changed at all. Look for him to return to the lineup Monday, as the Indians are projected to face the right-handed Edinson Volquez. |
Tue Jul 21 2015 | 16:36 | Murphy out of lineup Tuesday in Milwaukee |
Murphy is out of the lineup Tuesday in Milwaukee. |
With the Indians playing in a National League ballpark, Murphy will be squeezed out of the lineup, even though he owns a .307/.354/.453 slash line against right-handed pitchers this season. He may eventually lose some at-bats to Nick Swisher (knee), who started a rehab assignment at Low-A Lake County on Monday. |
Sat Jul 18 2015 | 17:15 | Murphy out of lineup Saturday against Cincinnati |
Murphy is out of the lineup Saturday against Cincinnati. |
Murphy is typically strong against right-handed pitching, as evidenced by his .325/.373/.463 slash line against righty starters this season, but he'll be on the bench for Saturday's game. The Indians are playing in Cincinnati, so with no DH spot available, Murphy will sit out and the Tribe will deploy an outfield combination of Michael Brantley, Michael Bourn, and Brandon Moss. |
Sun Jul 5 2015 | 11:18 | Murphy out of lineup Sunday against Pirates |
Murphy is out of the lineup Sunday against the Pirates, MLB.com's Jordan Bastian reports. |
Murphy typically sees action against right-handers such as the Pirates' Gerrit Cole, but with no DH spot available in Pittsburgh, he'll be bumped from the lineup for a second straight game. |
Sat Jul 4 2015 | 12:59 | Murphy out of lineup Saturday at Pittsburgh |
Murphy is out of the lineup Saturday at Pittsburgh. |
With left-hander Jeff Locke on the mound, Murphy will take a seat, yielding right field to Brandon Moss. Expect Murphy to return to the lineup Sunday against tough righty Gerrit Cole. |
Thu Jul 2 2015 | 10:07 | Murphy out of lineup Thursday against Rays |
Murphy is out of the lineup Thursday against the Rays. |
Murphy will take a seat with lefty Matt Moore on the mound for the Rays, allowing Ryan Raburn to step in the DH role and hit cleanup. He should return to the lineup for Friday's series opener in Pittsburgh with right-hander Charlie Morton scheduled to start for the Pirates. |
Sat Jun 20 2015 | 17:20 | Murphy out of lineup Saturday against Tampa Bay |
Murphy is out of the lineup Saturday against Tampa Bay. |
Murphy went 1-for-2 with a strikeout as the designated hitter Friday, but the Indians made some adjustments to their lineup for Saturday. Jason Kipnis will slot in as the DH with Mike Aviles taking over at second base. |
Sat Jun 13 2015 | 23:19 | Murphy got start at DH Saturday, going 2-3 with triple, two runs... |
Murphy got the start at DH Saturday, going 2-for-3 with a triple, two runs scored and an RBI. |
He continues to rake against righties, and Murphy is now slashing .339/.381/.492 on the season in 124 at-bats. His playing time is limited by his role, but in deeper formats and DFS leagues on days when you know he'll be in the lineup, he's got plenty of value. |
Sun May 17 2015 | 02:12 | Murphy 2-4 out of clean-up spot with two runs scored and RBI in ... |
Murphy went 2-for-4 out of the clean-up spot with two runs scored and an RBI in the 10-8 win over Texas on Saturday. |
Murphy is a strict platoon player, but against righties, he'a an absolute killer. All but one at-bat this season has come against righties and if he secures the clean-up role against righties, he'a always a great play in daily formats. |
Wed Apr 8 2015 | 16:35 | Murphy will get start at DH Wednesday against Astros |
Murphy will get the start at DH Wednesday against the Astros, MLB.com's Brian McTaggart reports. |
He has a .278/.344/.459 slash line against righties for his career, so it makes sense that the Indians chose to get him a start with righty Scott Feldman on the mound for Houston. Murphy and Ryan Raburn will both see a couple starts per week while Nick Swisher (knee) is sidelined. |
Wed Mar 25 2015 | 18:05 | Murphy returned to lineup Wednesday as team's DH |
Murphy returned to the lineup Wednesday as the team's DH, Joe Reedy of Fox Sports Ohio reports. |
Murphy was nursing a sprained ankle that had held him out of spring action since Friday, but he was able to return to the field as expected Wednesday. The 33-year-old figures to return to the outfield in a spring game at some point in the near future. |
Wed Mar 25 2015 | 10:41 | Murphy (ankle) expected back in lineup as DH on Wednesday |
Murphy (ankle) is expected back in the lineup as the DH on Wednesday. |
Murphy could actually get a slight boost to start the season with Nick Swisher likely unavailable to start the season but figures to fill a reserve role in a crowded outfield once everyone is back to full health. |
Mon Mar 23 2015 | 12:09 | Murphy nursing sprained ankle |
Murphy is nursing a sprained ankle, which he suffered in Friday's exhibition, the Cleveland Plain Dealer's Paul Hoynes reports. |
Murphy is having a pretty rough spring at the plate, but may still be ticketed for a bench role this season. Considering he had a .703 OPS in 2014 and a .656 OPS in 2013, there is not much reason for optimism from a fantasy perspective, even if he finds his way to increased playing time. |
Fri Mar 13 2015 | 23:47 | Murphy hitting just .188 (3-16) in Cactus League play this sprin... |
Murphy is hitting just .188 (3-for-16) in Cactus League play this spring. |
Spring training stats aren't going to mean much for a veteran like Murphy but the encouraging health reports from Brandon Moss and Michael Bourn may put the squeeze on Murphy's playing time when the season starts. Nick Swisher is still in the process of working his way back to full health but Murphy may need a change of scenery to carve out much of a role this season. |
Wed Sep 24 2014 | 15:24 | Murphy out of lineup Wednesday against Royals |
Murphy is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Royals. |
With lefty Jason Vargas pitching for Kansas City, Murphy will yield his starting spot in right to Tyler Holt. |
Wed Sep 17 2014 | 17:08 | Murphy out of lineup Wednesday against Astros |
Murphy is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Astros. |
As is custom, Murphy will sit with a lefty on the mound for the Astros in Brett Oberholtzer. Tyler Holt will cover right field in his stead. |