Daniel Bard Earns His 16th Save Of The Season

Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Daniel Bard earned the save on Saturday when he allowed one run on two hits in the ninth inning of a 5-3 win over the Padres. Bard didn't have his best stuff on Saturday as he opened up the ninth inning by allowing a double to Jurickson Profar before letting Austin […]

German Marquez Earns Ninth Win Of The Year

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher German Marquez earned the win on Saturday when he allowed two runs on four hits with four walks and seven strikeouts over six innings in a 5-3 win over the Padres. Marquez did a solid job limiting the Padres offense despite issuing four walks. He allowed a two-run homer to Jake […]

Steven Duggar (OF, SFG) - Week 19 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in leagues of 12+ teams ROSTERED IN: 8% of leagues ANALYSIS: Duggar has played the strong side of the platoon in center field this year, typically starting against right-handed pitching. Well, San Francisco plays seven games next week and will face a right-handed starter in five of them. The vast majority of […]

Brendan Rodgers (2B/SS, COL) - Week 19 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in leagues of 12+ teams ROSTERED IN: 13% of leagues ANALYSIS: Rodgers was building a lot of hype during spring training before going down with an unfortunate hamstring injury that kept him out for the first month and a half of the season. His momentum slowed down due to his extended absence […]

Rougned Odor (2B, NYY) - Week 19 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in leagues of 12+ teams ROSTERED IN: 5% of leagues ANALYSIS: Odor has always been a streaky hitter and he's currently in the midst of a warm streak for the Yankees. He's slashing .261/.314/.522 with three doubles, three home runs, and nine RBI across 46 at-bats since the All-Star break. Overall, the […]

Nate Lowe (1B, TEX) - Week 19 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in leagues of 10+ teams ROSTERED IN: 45% of leagues ANALYSIS: You remember Nate Lowe, don't you? He was leading all of baseball in RBI way back in early April. Well, he's predictably slowed down since then but he still could be of some use as a streamer next week. The 26-year-old […]

Daulton Varsho (C/OF, ARI) - Week 19 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in leagues of 10+ teams ROSTERED IN: 42% of leagues ANALYSIS: Varsho's roster shares have exploded over the last few weeks and for good reason. He was a non-factor over his first 34 games played this season, slashing a measly .138/.250/.175 with five RBI, one stolen base, eight runs scored, and a […]

Patrick Wisdom (1B/3B, CHC) - Week 19 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in leagues of 12+ teams ROSTERED IN: 23% of leagues ANALYSIS: Wisdom burst onto the scene following his call-up in late May. He swatted nine home runs over his first 20 games but then promptly hit the skids, going yard just twice over the next 21 contests. It's largely gone under the […]

Top Hitter Streamers and Starts for Week 19

Welcome to the top hitter streamers column for Week 19 of the MLB season (8/2 through 8/8). 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 matchups in order to gain an edge on […]

Connor Joe Goes Yard In Win Over San Diego

Colorado Rockies outfielder Connor Joe went 2-for-5 with a home run, two RBI, and one strikeout in a 9-4 win over the Padres on Friday. Joe smacked his second home run of the year in the fourth inning when he took Ryan Weathers deep for a two-run blast. He also chipped in a single in […]

Ryan McMahon Hits A Grand Slam On Friday

Colorado Rockies infielder Ryan McMahon went 3-for-3 with a grand slam, two runs scored, and two walks in a 9-4 win over the Padres on Friday. McMahon had a monster day at the plate, reaching base five times in the lopsided win over San Diego. He put the Rockies on the board in a major […]

Jon Gray Picks Up The Win On Friday

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Jon Gray earned the win on Friday when he allowed two runs on four hits with three walks and four strikeouts over 6 1/3 innings in a 9-4 win over the Padres. Gray was expected to be traded before Friday's deadline but the Rockies ended up holding on to him. He […]

Charlie Blackmon Reaches Twice On Thursday

Colorado Rockies outfielder Charlie Blackmon went 2-for-4 with a double and a strikeout in a 3-0 shutout loss to the San Diego Padres. Blackmon was the only member of the Rockies to pick up multiple hits as Joe Musgrove and the Padres bullpen were locked in on Thursday. The veteran outfielder is slashing a solid […]

Daniel Bard Allows Two Runs In Loss

Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Daniel Bard took the loss on Thursday when he allowed two runs on one hit with a walk and two strikeouts in a 3-0 loss to the Padres. Bard entered the ball game in the bottom of the eighth inning with the Rockies trailing 1-0. He was tasked with keeping the […]

Kyle Freeland Pitches Well In Loss To SD

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Kyle Freeland took the loss on Thursday when he allowed one run on eight hits with one walk and four strikeouts over six innings in a 3-0 shutout loss to the San Diego Padres. Freeland ran into a little trouble in the first inning, culminating in an RBI double from Fernando […]

Josh Fuentes Optioned To Triple-A On Thursday

Colorado Rockies infielder Josh Fuentes has been optioned to Triple-A Albuquerque along with right-handed pitcher Jesus Tinoco. Both players were part of a corresponding move as pitchers Jose Mujica (recalled) and the recently acquired Ashton Goudeau (activated) join the big league roster. Fuentes had a few bright moments earlier this season but ultimately wasn't able […]

Trevor Story Swats A Two-Run Homer On Wednesday

Colorado Rockies shortstop Trevor Story went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run, one walk, and three strikeouts in an 8-7 loss to the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday. Story put the Rockies on the board early when he smacked a two-run homer, his 13th of the season, off of starter Andrew Heaney in the top […]

Raimel Tapia Reaches Four Times In Defeat

Colorado Rockies outfielder Raimel Tapia went 4-for-5 with two doubles, two runs scored, two RBI, and a stolen base in an 8-7 loss to the Angels on Wednesday. Tapia had a monster day at the dish for the Rockies. He picked up both of his RBI when he swatted a two-run double off of Steve […]

Lucas Gilbreath Allows A Run As Opener

Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Lucas Gilbreath took a no-decision on Wednesday when he allowed one run on two hits with two walks over one inning in an 8-7 loss to the Angels. Gilbreath served as the opener on Wednesday and was making his first start of the season. Things did not go well as he […]

Trevor Story Trade Market Is Heating Up

Colorado Rockies shortstop Trevor Story's trade market has become much more active over the last 24 hours according to Jon Morosi of MLB Network. The New York Yankees and San Francisco Giants are among the interested clubs, Morosi added. Both clubs make sense as a potential landing spot for the 28-year-old shortstop. He's been underwhelming […]

Jon Gray Garnering Interest From Multiple Clubs

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Jon Gray is drawing interest from the Giants, Padres, and Phillies according to Jon Morosi. He added that the Rockies are just listening so far and a trade likely won't go down until Max Scherzer is moved, which would help set Gray's market value. The 29-year-old Gray has been solid this […]

Ryan Brasier Will Throw Live BP On Sunday

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Ryan Brasier (calf, head) will throw a live bullpen session in Worcester, MA on Sunday. If he throws well in the BP then he will likely remain with the Triple-A club to pitch in some simulated games next week. He's yet to pitch in the majors this season while dealing […]

Julian Merryweather Not Close To Returning

Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Julian Merryweather (oblique) may not return to the bullpen this year, according to manager Charlie Montoyo. Reporters asked Montoyo on Wednesday if the team could expect Merryweather back this season and he replied with "that would be good, but we don't know ... right now it's not close." That doesn't […]

The Dodgers Have Contacted The Cubs About Craig Kimbrel

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Craig Kimbrel is drawing interest from the Los Angeles Dodgers, according to Jon Morosi of MLB Network. Per Morosi, the Dodgers have "spoken with the Cubs about multiple players, and closer Craig Kimbrel is among them." Los Angeles is not the only team asking about Kimbrel but they would have a […]

Kyle Schwarber Is Drawing Trade Interest

Washington Nationals outfielder Kyle Schwarber (hamstring) is drawing trade interest, despite being on the injured list, according to Jon Heyman of MLB Network. Schwarber has been on the injured list since July 3 with a right hamstring strain but that hasn't stopped teams from inquiring about him. He was on fire at the plate before […]

Connor Joe Drives In Three Runs On Tuesday

Colorado Rockies infielder/outfielder Connor Joe went 3-for-5 with a double, three RBI, and two strikeouts in a 12-3 win over the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday. Joe ripped a ground-rule double in the fifth inning to drive in his first run before knocking a two-run single in the sixth. The 28-year-old is batting .313 with […]

Brendan Rodgers Homers Again On Tuesday

Colorado Rockies infielder Brendan Rodgers went 2-for-5 with a home run, three runs scored, a walk, and a strikeout in a 12-3 win over the Angels on Tuesday. Rodgers knocked a solo home run off of Jose Suarez in the third inning and reached base safely two more times in the lopsided win. He's now […]

C.J. Cron Strains Groin On Tuesday

Colorado Rockies first baseman C.J. Cron strained his groin in Tuesday's win over the Angels. Manager Bud Black told reporters following the game that it's a minor strain and that he hopes Cron can avoid the injured list. Cron was 0-for-2 with an RBI and a stolen base prior to leaving the game in the […]

Sam Hilliard Goes Off In Win Over The Angels

Colorado Rockies outfielder Sam Hilliard went 3-for-3 with a three-run homer, two runs scored, and a walk in a 12-3 win over the Angels on Tuesday. Hilliard didn't start this game and came in to replace C.J. Cron, who injured his groin, in the fourth inning. He made an immediate impact in his first at-bat, […]

Austin Gomber Cruises To Win Over The Angels

Colorado Rockies left-hander Austin Gomber earned the win on Tuesday when he allowed two runs on five hits with two walks and seven strikeouts over six innings in a 12-3 win over the Los Angeles Angels. Gomber had it easy on Tuesday as the Rockies' offense spotted him 10 runs over the first five innings. […]