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 […]

Austin Gomber Set To Throw A Bullpen Session

Colorado Rockies left-hander Austin Gomber (forearm) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session on Sunday, per beat writer Danielle Allentuck. If all goes well on Sunday then he will throw another side session on Tuesday. Gomber has been out since June 20 after being placed on the 10-day injured list with left forearm soreness. If […]

Josh Fuentes Goes Yard In Friday's Loss

Colorado Rockies third baseman Josh Fuentes went 1-for-1 with a pinch-hit, two-run homer in a 5-4 extra-innings loss to the Brewers on Friday. Fuentes wasn't in the starting lineup for this one as Ryan McMahon (forearm) was making his return. He was called upon as a pinch-hitter in the top of the seventh inning and […]

Daniel Bard Blows The Save On Friday

Colorado Rockies right-hander Daniel Bard blew the save on Friday when he surrendered two runs on one hit with a walk and three strikeouts over one inning in a 5-4 extra-innings loss to the Brewers. Bard was tasked with protecting a 4-2 lead in the bottom of the ninth inning but quickly fell apart. He […]

Jon Gray Dazzles Over Five Innings On Friday

Colorado Rockies right-hander Jon Gray took a no-decision on Friday when he allowed just five hits with 10 strikeouts over five innings in a 5-4 extra-innings loss to the Brewers. Gray missed a few turns in the rotation while dealing with a right forearm flexor strain so he was making his first start since returning […]

Austin Gomber "A Ways Away From A Start"

Colorado Rockies left-hander Austin Gomber (forearm) is still "a ways away from a start," according to manager Bud Black. Gomber was pulled from his June 19 after just two innings with left forearm soreness and was placed on the 10-day injured list one day later. He received an MRI, which came back clean but he […]

Ryan McMahon Returns To The Lineup On Friday

Colorado Rockies third baseman Ryan McMahon (forearm) is back in the lineup for Friday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. McMahon hasn't played since June 20 after missing three straight games. He was dealing with a minor forearm issue, and the Rockies faced a few left-handers. He's good to go now and is starting at third base […]

Connor Joe Sent Back Down To Triple-A

Colorado Rockies infielder/outfielder Connor Joe has been sent down to Triple-A Albuquerque to make room for right-hander Jon Gray. Joe was recalled on June 9 after first baseman Matt Adams was sent to the IL but played sparingly, only getting 11 at-bats over seven games. The 28-year-old is slashing .241/.349/.278 with two doubles and six […]

Brendan Rodgers Goes Deep On Wednesday

Colorado Rockies second baseman Brendan Rodgers went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer in a 5-2 win over the Mariners on Wednesday. Rodgers picked up his only hit of the contest in the top of the second inning when he blasted a Justus Sheffield offering over the wall in left-center field with Charlie Blackmon aboard. It […]

Trevor Story Goes Yard Twice In Win Over The M's

Colorado Rockies shortstop Trevor Story went 2-for-4 with two home runs, three RBI, two runs scored, and a strikeout in a 5-2 win over the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday. Story had a big day at the dish, swatting two homers to power the Rockies to a series split with Seattle. He took Justus Sheffield deep […]

Daniel Bard Picks Up 10th Save Of The Season

Colorado Rockies right-hander Daniel Bard earned his 10th save of the season on Wednesday when he picked up a strikeout and a walk over one-third of an inning in a 5-2 win over the Seattle Mariners. This was a 5-1 ball game heading into the ninth inning, so Carlos Estevez came in to close things […]