Gerardo Parra Picks Up Two Hits

Colorado Rockies outfielder Gerardo Parra got a rare start on Friday and took full advantage. Parra drilled a pair of singles in his four at-bats, accounting for a third of the team's total hits in the game. Parra's performance definitely supported manager Bud Black's decision to start him over David Dahl, but it's unlikely Parra […]

Nolan Arenado Singles Twice In Loss

Colorado Rockies third baseman Nolan Arenado was one of the team's few offensive bright spots on Friday as he smacked a couple of singles during the shutout loss. Unfortunately, Arenado's two hits came when no one else was on. The Rockies actually only had two baserunners reach in the same inning once throughout the entire […]

Ian Desmond Steals Second Career Postseason Base

Colorado Rockies first baseman Ian Desmond recorded one of the team's rare hits on Friday, and he did something he hasn't done in the postseason in nearly five years. Desmond stole second base. It's his second career postseason steal, and the first time he's accomplished the feat since 2014, when he was still with the […]

Chris Iannetta Snaps Bat After Strikeout

Colorado Rockies catcher Chris Iannetta shared the frustration that all Rockies hitters were feeling Friday after he struck out against Brewers reliever Joakim Soria. Hitting with no outs and a runner on third, Iannetta simply needed to put the ball in play, but he instead swung through a hanging slider over the heart of the […]

Tyler Anderson Pitches Well In Loss

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Tyler Anderson did a fine job on Friday against the Brewers, but his offense let him down. Anderson threw six innings and allowed just one run on four hits and two walks. He struck out five over the course of just 84 pitches, but the team's hitter struggled for the second […]

Mike Williams Is A Risky Play

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams is on that cusp of breaking out, but the biggest thing holding him back at this point is opportunities. Williams is obviously a supreme talent, but he's starting to fall into the same trap that plagues every wide receiver on the Chargers. He simply doesn't get enough looks […]

Keenan Allen Has An Outside Opportunity

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen is certainly the team's No. 1 receiver, but that title isn't really all it's cracked up to be with an offense of this caliber. Allen's biggest problem isn't his talent level or his quarterback's throwing ability. It's simply that there are too many good options on the field […]

Austin Ekeler Wins Praise From Raiders

Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler was a surprise recipient of praise from Raiders head coach Jon Gruden this week. Gruden told reporters that he wished Oakland had signed Ekeler because of his ability to come off the bench to relieve Melvin Gordon and make guys miss. Ekeler has been an outstanding change-of-pace back […]

Melvin Gordon Should Roast The Raiders

Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon is already off to the best start of his career, and this week should let him pad those stats. Gordon's on pace to top 1,100 yards this season, and he could be sniffing 20 total touchdowns before the season draws to a close. This week, he's facing an […]

Philip Rivers Should Have Big Week Against Raiders

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers has been absolutely dominating so far this season, and he should continue that roll this week against the Raiders. Oakland has surrendered 7.9 yards per attempt this season, the fifth most in the league, and Rivers has a history of chewing them up as he's posted a 16-8 record […]

Corey Liuget Returns From Suspension

The Los Angeles Chargers will welcome back defensive tackle Corey Liuget from his four-game suspension this week. Liuget was suspended for violating the league's substance abuse policy, but he has sued his former trainer. Liuget will return to a defensive line rotation that is in desperate need of someone who can pressure the quarterback and […]

Caleb Sturgis Gets New Holder

The Los Angeles Chargers' kicking woes date back further than their city name, but they decided to shake things up this week by getting Caleb Sturgis a new holder. Instead of deciding that the last few kickers, all of who were cast-offs who were unable to get jobs with any other team, were the problem, […]

Nolan Arenado's Hit Streak Broken

Colorado Rockies third baseman Nolan Arenado went hitless in Game 1 of the National League Division Series, ending his hitting streak at nine games. The MVP candidate still knocked in a critical run in the top of the ninth inning to send the game to extra innings though. Expect Arenado to be one of the […]

Charlie Blackmon Misses Heroics By Inches

When Colorado Rockies center fielder Charlie Blackmon came up to bat in the top of the ninth, it looked like Milwaukee's bullpen may have sprung a leak. Closer Jeremy Jeffress had just given up a pair of singles after Colorado had only gotten one hit all game, and Blackmon was up. He drilled a pitch […]

Trevor Story Still A Strong Play

Colorado Rockies shortstop Trevor Story didn't help much in Game 1 of the National League Division Series, but he's still as strong a play that exists on the Rockies roster. Story is hitting .295 with an amazing 11 home runs since the start of September, and he's a danger to every pitcher he faces. Not […]

DJ LeMahieu May Hit Better In Game 2

Game 1 didn't look promising for the Colorado Rockies since they only racked up four hits, but perhaps second baseman DJ LeMahieu can help out a little more in Game 2. LeMahieu has been ice cold recently as he's just two for his last 21, but he has a history of hitting pretty well against […]

Adam Ottavino Surrenders Walk-Off Hit

Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Adam Ottavino was victimized for the walk-off in Game 1 of the National League Division Series with the Brewers. Ottavino was dominant in the bottom of the ninth inning, but he quickly got into trouble in the bottom of the tenth after the Rockies had tied the game at two. Ottavino […]

Doug Baldwin Returns With Rust

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Doug Baldwin returned to action for the first time since Week 1, and it was noticeable that he was a little rusty. While Baldwin hauled in five passes on seven targets, he also noticeably came up a yard shy on multiple third downs, something that almost never happens when he's at […]

Tyler Lockett Serves As Primary Receiver

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett still served as the team's primary target on Sunday even though Doug Baldwin returned to the lineup, and he did a decent job in the role. Lockett caught five of the six passes thrown his way for 53 yards, and he's really solidified his role as one of the […]

Rashaad Penny Runs Well In Backup Role

Seattle Seahawks rookie running back Rashaad Penny performed well against the Cardinals on Sunday, even if it was from a backup role. With usual starter Chris Carson out due to a hip injury, it seemed likely that Penny would get the start because he's served as the No. 2 back all season. However, head coach […]

Russell Wilson Dinks And Dunks On Sunday

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson is one of the most exciting players in the league, but not this week. With their starting running back out against Arizona, Seattle coaches did the only logical thing and decided to ride the running game to victory. Wilson was instead relegated to short passes only when necessary, and he […]

Sebastian Janikowski Has An Exciting Day

Seattle Seahawks kicker Sebastian Janikowski looked like he had lost it. Janikowski shanked a pair of field goals in the first half that left Seattle in a 3-point hole heading into the half, and with the offense struggling mightily, it looked like Janikowski's struggles might be the nail in the coffin. Instead, he came out […]

Mike Davis Was A Stud In Arizona

Seattle Seahawks running back Mike Davis was a surprise starter against the Cardinals on Sunday after usual starter Chris Carson was a late scratch, but Davis did the job like it was always his to begin with. Davis hauled the ball 21 times for 101 yards and two touchdowns on the ground, and he snagged […]

Will Dissly Lost To Patellar Injury

Seattle Seahawks rookie tight end Will Dissly suffered a patellar injury on Sunday that will sideline him for an extensive amount of time. Head coach Pete Carroll told reporters that Dissly's injury is a major blow that will cause the team to be promoting someone from the practice squad, so the belief is that Dissly […]

Earl Thomas Breaks Leg, Ends Legion Of Boom

Seattle Seahawks free safety Earl Thomas suffered a lower leg fracture on Sunday against the Cardinals, and with his injury ends the era of the Legion of Boom. Thomas will be out for the rest of the season, and he'll almost assuredly be heading somewhere else to play next year after he and the front […]

Caleb Sturgis Is Here To Struggle

Los Angeles Chargers kicker Caleb Sturgis made three of four field goals that he attempted in Sunday's win against San Francisco, but nobody's really going to be talking about those. Instead, the pair of missed extra points will be the main focus. Sturgis has now missed three of his last five extra points, and in […]

Mike Williams Lost In The Shuffle Against SF

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams looked like he was ready to make the jump to stardom after last week's performance, but on Sunday, owners were harshly reminded that the Chargers are deep as can be on offense. Williams didn't play poorly or anything, but LA's offense is just brimming with prime targets, so […]

Antonio Gates Moves Up The Record Books

Los Angeles Chargers tight end Antonio Gates was brought back as the team's shot at replacing Hunter Henry after he was lost for the season, and so far, Gates has been a shadow of his former self. Gates is still in there and catches a couple passes each game, but there's basically no yards after […]

Keenan Allen Leads The Team In Receiving Again

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen was questionable heading into Sunday, but his performance wasn't. Allen led the team in targets, receptions, and receiving yards as he racked up 63 on seven catches. Unfortunately, Allen's work continues to be done in the big part of the field while the red zone shots get spread […]

Austin Ekeler Bottled Up, But Scores Touchdown

Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler wasn't able to shine in the backfield like he normally does, but to make up for it, he snagged a critical touchdown pass to keep LA in the game against the Niners. Ekeler usually operates as the big gainer when he subs in for Melvin Gordon, but the […]