Raimel Tapia Swipes A Bag In Win Over Pittsburgh

Colorado Rockies outfielder Raimel Tapia went 1-for-4 with an RBI, two runs scored, a stolen base, a walk and a strikeout in a 6-2 win over the Pirates on Wednesday. Tapia reached base twice and scored a pair of runs for the Rockies as they completed their series sweep of the Pirates. He knocked in […]

Garrett Hampson Collects Four Hits On Wednesday

Colorado Rockies outfielder Garrett Hampson went 4-for-5 with two RBI and a run scored in a 6-2 win over the Pirates on Wednesday. Hampson had himself a day at the dish, collecting four hits for the second time this season. He picked up an RBI double in the fifth inning and notched an RBI single […]

Jon Gray Notches A Quality Start On Wednesday

Colorado Rockies right-hander Jon Gray earned the win on Wednesday when he allowed two runs on two hits with four walks and five strikeouts across six innings in a 6-2 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. Gray did a fine job limiting the Pirates offense, only surrendering two hits on the day, but he did have […]

Garrett Hampson Picks Up Two Hits In Win

Colorado Rockies second baseman Garrett Hampson went 2-for-4 with a double, an RBI and two strikeouts in an 8-0 win over the Pirates on Tuesday. Hampson put the Rockies on the board in the bottom of the second inning with an RBI double off of Chase De Jong. He would score via a Josh Fuentes […]

Elias Diaz Homers Again On Tuesday

Colorado Rockies catcher Elias Diaz went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a strikeout in an 8-0 win over the Pirates on Tuesday. Diaz took Pirates' starter Chase De Jong deep in the bottom of the fifth inning for his second home run in as many games against his former team. He also added […]

Trevor Story Plates Two In Win Over Pittsburgh

Colorado Rockies shortstop Trevor Story went 2-for-4 with a double, two RBI, and a strikeout in an 8-0 win over the Pirates on Tuesday. It was a hit party for the Rockies as Story was one of six starters to collect multiple hits for Colorado. German Marquez threw a one-hitter in a phenomenal effort and […]

Charlie Blackmon Triples And Drives In A Run

Colorado Rockies outfielder Charlie Blackmon went 3-for-4 with a triple, an RBI, and two runs scored in an 8-0 win over the Pirates on Tuesday. Blackmon collected three of the Rockies' 15 hits as a team, picking up his second triple of the season, and knocking in a run with a single in the fifth […]

German Marquez One Hits The Pirates

Colorado Rockies right-hander German Marquez was brilliant on Tuesday night, carrying a no-hit bid into the ninth inning as he allowed just one hit and one walk to go along with five strikeouts over nine innings in an 8-0 win over the Pirates. Marquez was nearly perfect through eight innings on Tuesday, allowing just two […]

Elias Diaz Homers On Monday

Colorado Rockies catcher Elias Diaz went 1-for-2 with a solo home run and a walk in a 2-0 win over the Pirates on Monday. Diaz added a crucial insurance run in the bottom of the fifth inning when he took Pittsburgh starter Tyler Anderson deep to put the Rockies up 2-0. He also walked in […]

Yonathan Daza Doubles And Triples On Monday

Colorado Rockies outfielder Yonathan Daza went 2-for-4 with a double, a triple, and an RBI in a 2-0 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday. Daza put the Rockies on the board in the bottom of the third inning when he knocked in Raimel Tapia with an RBI triple off of Tyler Anderson. He also […]

Top Hitter Streamers and Starts for Week 14

Welcome to the top hitter streamers column for Week 14 of the MLB season (6/28 through 7/4). This weekly piece should be helpful for anyone looking to gain an edge in their league. If you need a fill-in for an injured player or want to exploit some plus matchups in order to gain an edge […]

Chris Owings Goes Hitless On Sunday

Colorado Rockies infielder/outfielder Chris Owings went 0-for-2 with a walk and a strikeout in a 5-0 shutout loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday. The Rockies couldn't get much of anything going on Sunday, collecting just four hits--all singles--as a team. Owings was able to reach base in one at-bat with a walk but didn't […]

Chi Chi Gonzalez Surrenders One Run, Takes The Loss

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Chi Chi Gonzalez took the loss on Sunday when he allowed one run on three hits with two walks and four strikeouts across five innings in a 5-0 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers. Gonzalez actually pitched well over his five innings, the only earned run coming via a Keston Hiura solo […]

Raimel Tapia Getting The Day Off On Sunday

Colorado Rockies outfielder Raimel Tapia is getting the day off on Sunday in the series finale vs. the Milwaukee Brewers. This looks to just be a routine day of rest for the Rockies' leadoff man. The 27-year-old is slashing .299/.346/.413 with 18 doubles, five home runs, 36 RBI, 10 stolen bases, and 45 runs scored […]

Trevor Story Goes Yard, Swipes A Bag In Loss

Colorado Rockies shortstop Trevor Story went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run, two runs scored, a stolen base, and was hit by a pitch in a 10-4 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday. Story led off the top of the fourth inning by getting hit by a pitch and stealing second base. He would […]

Carlos Estevez Allows Four Runs In Loss

Colorado Rockies right-hander Carlos Estevez took the loss on Saturday when he allowed four runs on two hits with a walk across 1/3 of an inning in a 10-4 loss to the Brewers. Estevez entered in the bottom of the eighth inning with the score knotted up at 4-4 and immediately ran into trouble. He […]

Antonio Senzatela Whiffs Five In No-Decision

Colorado Rockies right-hander Antonio Senzatela took a no-decision on Saturday when he allowed three runs (two earned) on seven hits with three walks and five strikeouts across five innings in a 10-4 loss to the Brewers. Senzatela had a rough first inning, allowing four base runners and surrendering a pair of RBI singles to Christian […]

Jesse Winker Exits Early On Saturday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jesse Winker has exited Saturday's game against the Atlanta Braves in the top of the sixth inning. He grounded out in the bottom of the fifth inning and was replaced in the field by Shogo Akiyama in the top of the sixth. He was 1-for-3 with a solo home run prior to […]

Brooks Kriske Recalled From Triple-A By The Yankees

New York Yankees reliever Brooks Kriske has been recalled from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Saturday as part of a corresponding move as Zack Britton and Wandy Peralta were both placed on the injured list. Albert Abreu was also recalled in the same move. The 27-year-old right-hander has an 11.25 ERA and 2.00 WHIP over four innings […]

Albert Abreu Recalled From Triple-A

New York Yankees right-hander Albert Abreu has been recalled from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre as part of a corresponding move after both Zack Britton and Wandy Peralta were placed on the injured list. The 25-year-old reliever has a 2.08 ERA, 0.69 WHIP, and 10 strikeouts over 8 2/3 innings of relief with the Yankees this year. He […]

P.J. Higgins Will Undergo Tommy John Surgery

Chicago Cubs catcher P.J. Higgins (forearm) will undergo Tommy John surgery in several weeks, per insider Gordon Wittenmyer. The backup catcher has been out since June 11 with a right forearm strain. Jose Lobaton has been filling in as Willson Contreras' backup since Higgins was stashed on the IL earlier this month. Higgins put up […]

Willie Calhoun Exits Early On Saturday After HBP

Texas Rangers designated hitter Willie Calhoun left Saturday's game vs. the Kansas City Royals early after being hit by a pitch in the bottom of the second inning. Kansas City reliever Kris Bubic hit Calhoun in the forearm to lead off the inning but he stayed in to run and scored in the frame. Andy […]

Miles Mikolas Expects To Start Bullpen Sessions By All-Star Break

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Miles Mikolas (elbow) told reporters on Saturday that he expects to be throwing bullpen sessions by the All-Star break if "all goes well from here," per beat writer Derrick S. Goold. He would then go on a rehab assignment around late July or early August before he's ready to rejoin […]

Nico Hoerner Will Begin Rehab Assignment Sunday

Chicago Cubs infielder Nico Hoerner (hamstring) will begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Iowa on Sunday. Hoerner has been out since late May with a hamstring injury and should remain in Triple-A for the next week or so before rejoining the Cubs. He was off to a solid start this season with a .338 batting […]

Alex McRae Out-Righted To Triple-A Charlotte

Chicago White Sox reliever Alex McRae was sent to Triple-A Charlotte outright to make room on the 40-man roster. This was a corresponding move as the White Sox activated left-handed reliever Jace Fry (back) from the 60-day IL and sent him down to Triple-A Charlotte as well. McRae put up a 4.50 ERA over just […]

Jace Fry Activated From The IL And Optioned

Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Jace Fry (back) has been activated from the 60-day injured list and was optioned to Triple-A Charlotte on Saturday. Fry underwent surgery for back spasms back in January and is just getting over his rehab. He'll start throwing and honing his skills in the minors for now. The 27-year-old southpaw […]

Alek Manoah Will Serve Five-Game Suspension

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Alek Manoah will serve his five-game suspension after dropping his appeal, per Sportsnet. The suspension was originally handed down by the MLB when Manoah hit Baltimore Orioles' third baseman Maikel Franco with a pitch earlier this month. It did not seem intentional but it led to a bench-clearing incident, albeit a […]

Ryan Brasier Cleared To Return To Baseball Activities

Boston Red Sox right-hander Ryan Brasier (head, calf) has been cleared to return to baseball activities, per beat writer Pete Abraham. Brasier was struck in the head by a line drive during a simulated game at the Red Sox training facility in early June. He was already rehabbing a calf injury while he sustained the […]

Matt Adams Ready For Rehab Assignment Soon

Colorado Rockies first baseman Matt Adams (elbow) has been cleared to "ramp up his intensity" in his throwing program and should be ready for a rehab assignment soon, per beat writer Danielle Allentuck. This is good news for Adams, who's on the IL with a strained right elbow, as he hadn't been cleared to hit […]

Mychal Givens Throws A Bullpen Session On Saturday

Colorado Rockies right-hander Mychal Givens (back) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session on Saturday, per beat writer Danielle Allentuck. Givens has been out since June 17 with a lower back strain but has been ramping up his throwing program recently. Barring any setbacks during his bullpen session, he should rejoin the club within the […]