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Matt Adams Officially Placed On The Injured List
Colorado Rockies' first baseman Matt Adams (elbow) has officially been placed on the injured list. Adams took two at-bats on Tuesday before injuring his right elbow and exiting early from the Rockies' 6-2 loss to the Marlins. The team anticipated that he would require a stint on the injured list and he currently has no […]
Jon Mathisen 3 years agoMatt Adams A Candidate For The IL
Colorado Rockies' first baseman Matt Adams is likely heading to the injured list after injuring his right elbow during Tuesday's 6-2 loss to the Miami Marlins. Adams saw two at-bats before being removed from the game on Tuesday. Nick Groke of The Athletic stated that Adams was getting his right elbow checked out by the […]
Jon Mathisen 3 years agoCharlie Blackmon Reaches Three Times On Tuesday
Colorado Rockies outfielder Charlie Blackmon went 2-for-3 with a double, a walk, and a run scored in a 6-2 loss to the Miami Marlins on Tuesday. Blackmon was the only batter to collect multiple hits and draw a free pass as Pablo Lopez was dealing for the Marlins. He was able to score on a […]
Jon Mathisen 3 years agoAntonio Senzatela Takes Sixth Loss Of The Year
Colorado Rockies right-hander Antonio Senzatela took his sixth loss of the year on Tuesday when he surrendered four runs on nine hits with one walk and eight strikeouts in a 6-2 loss to the Marlins. Senzatela pitched better than the box score would indicate against the pesky Marlins. He did scatter nine hits but punched […]
Jon Mathisen 3 years agoTop Hitter Streamers and Starts for Week 11
Welcome to the top hitter streamers column for Week 11 of the MLB season (6/7 through 6/13). 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 to gain an edge on your […]
Jon Mathisen 3 years agoDaniel Bard Works A Six Out Save
Colorado Rockies right-hander Daniel Bard picked up the save on Sunday when he worked two scoreless innings while giving up two hits and striking out two in a 3-1 win over the Oakland A's. Bard came entered in the eighth inning with the Rockies clinging to a one-run lead. He allowed a leadoff single to […]
Jon Mathisen 3 years agoDom Nunez Doubles And Knocks In A Run
Colorado Rockies catcher Dom Nunez went 1-for-2 with a double, an RBI, a run scored, and a walk in a 3-1 win over the A's on Sunday. Nunez hit his sixth double of the season off of James Kaprielian in the third inning and came around to score via a Raimel Tapia single. He picked […]
Jon Mathisen 3 years agoGerman Marquez Pitches Well In Sunday's Win
Colorado Rockies right-hander German Marquez earned the win on Sunday when he surrendered one run on four hits with a walk and six strikeouts across six innings in a 3-1 win over the Oakland Athletics. Marquez once again put up another sharp outing on Sunday. He didn't allow a run to come across the plate […]
Jon Mathisen 3 years agoBilly Hamilton Placed On The Injured List
Chicago White Sox outfielder Billy Hamilton has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a right oblique strain. Hamilton left Saturday's game against the Detroit Tigers early with "right side soreness." Manager Tony La Russa told reporters that he thought was an oblique strain and he was correct. Oblique issues can take a long […]
Jon Mathisen 3 years agoCavan Biggio Begins Rehab Assignment On Sunday
Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Cavan Biggio (neck) is beginning his rehab assignment with the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons on Sunday. He's batting second for the Bisons in their game against Syracuse. It's a step in the right direction for Biggio who was previously unable to play due to a sprained cervical spine ligament. He's gotten […]
Jon Mathisen 3 years agoJarred Kelenic Getting A Breather On Sunday
Seattle Mariners outfielder Jarred Kelenic is getting the day off on Sunday against Patrick Sandoval and the Los Angeles Angels. Kelenic is hitless over his last 10 games (0-for-37) so this is a much-needed day of mental rest for the rookie. He's yet to live up to the hype but it's not uncommon for rookies […]
Jon Mathisen 3 years agoThairo Estrada Recalled From Triple-A Sacramento
San Francisco Giants second baseman Thairo Estrada has been recalled from Triple-A Sacramento after third baseman Evan Longoria was placed on the 10-day injured list with a shoulder strain. Estrada has been crushing the ball in the minors so far this season, slashing .381/.435/.629 with six home runs, 21 RBI, and four stolen bases. He's […]
Jon Mathisen 3 years agoEvan Longoria Placed On The 10-Day IL
San Francisco Giants' third baseman Evan Longoria has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a left shoulder strain. Longoria slammed into Brandon Crawford during Saturday's game as both players were going after an Anthony Rizzo soft hit ground ball. Crawford was able to stay in the game but Longo took the brunt of […]
Jon Mathisen 3 years agoDanny Jansen Exits Sunday's Game Early
Toronto Blue Jays catcher Danny Jansen has left Sunday's game against the Houston Astros early. Reese McGuire has replaced him behind the plate to start the fourth inning. It's unclear if Jansen sustained an injury or left the game for another reason. He was 1-for-1 with a double before leaving the contest. The Blue Jays […]
Jon Mathisen 3 years agoAustin Voth Exits Early After HBP
Washington Nationals right-hander Austin Voth exited Sunday's game early after being hit in the face by Vince Velasquez while attempting to bunt. Voth was taking Stephen Strasburg's spot in the rotation after the latter was placed on the injured list with a neck strain. Velasquez was wild in this outing as he hit Victor Robles […]
Jon Mathisen 3 years agoBrandon Crawford Getting The Day Off
San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford is getting the day off on Sunday against Kyle Hendricks and the Chicago Cubs. It makes sense that Crawford should get the day off following Saturday's scary incident when he crashed into Evan Longoria in the infield while both players were going after an Anthony Rizzo grounder. Longoria took […]
Jon Mathisen 3 years agoEvan Longoria Not In The Lineup On Sunday
San Francisco Giants' third baseman Evan Longoria is absent from the lineup on Sunday against Kyle Hendricks and the Chicago Cubs. Longo and Brandon Crawford had a scary collision in Saturday's game while both players were going after an Anthony Rizzo infield squibber. Manager Gabe Kapler told reporters following the game that Longoria was dealing […]
Jon Mathisen 3 years agoGarrett Hampson Not In The Lineup On Sunday
Colorado Rockies' second baseman/outfielder Garrett Hampson is absent from the lineup for Sunday's game vs. the Oakland Athletics. Yonathan Daza is starting in center field while Ryan McMahon is at second base against right-hander James Kaprielian. Hampson had started the last four games but has now been absent from the lineup three times over the […]
Jon Mathisen 3 years agoJorge Soler Getting The Day Off On Sunday
Kansas City Royals outfielder Jorge Soler is getting the day off on Sunday against Bailey Ober and the Minnesota Twins. Soler has played three games in a row after missing three straight with a groin strain. This appears to just be a maintenance day for the struggling slugger, who could be available as a pinch-hitter. […]
Jon Mathisen 3 years agoNelson Cruz Absent From The Lineup On Sunday
Minnesota Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz is absent from the lineup on Sunday against the Kansas City Royals. This looks to just be a routine day off for the veteran slugger. Jorge Polanco is batting as the DH on Sunday and leading off. Cruz is slashing .260/.355/.503 with 10 home runs and 25 RBI across […]
Jon Mathisen 3 years agoBruce Maxwell Traded To The Giants
New York Mets catcher Bruce Maxwell has been traded to the San Francisco Giants on Sunday. This is a minor transaction as Maxwell has been wallowing in the minors for the last three seasons. He last played in the majors back in 2018 and holds a .240/.314/.347 career batting line across 366 major league at-bats. […]
Jon Mathisen 3 years agoEdward Olivares Recalled By The Royals
Kansas City Royals outfielder Edward Olivares has been recalled from Triple-A Omaha after the team placed shortstop Adalberto Mondesi on the injured list. Olivares was recalled last weekend for a quick cup of coffee and picked up four hits over 11 at-bats before being sent back down. He should be up for a little longer […]
Jon Mathisen 3 years agoBrendan Rodgers Swats First Home Run Of The Year
Colorado Rockies shortstop Brendan Rodgers went 2-for-2 with a home run and two RBI in a 6-3 loss to the A's on Saturday. Rodgers didn't start this game and came in as a pinch-hitter in the top of the seventh inning with the Rockies trailing 5-1. He took Jesus Luzardo deep for a two-run shot, […]
Jon Mathisen 3 years agoKyle Freeland Rocked By The A's On Saturday
Colorado Rockies left-hander Kyle Freeland took the loss on Saturday when he surrendered five runs on 10 hits with a walk and a strikeout in a 6-3 loss to the Oakland Athletics. Freeland got into trouble from the get-go in this one as he served up a two-run homer to Matt Olson in the top […]
Jon Mathisen 3 years agoYonathan Daza Triples In Loss To The Athletics
Colorado Rockies outfielder Yonathan Daza went 2-for-5 with a triple, an RBI, a run scored, and a strikeout in a 9-5 loss to the Oakland A's on Friday. Daza started in center field and hit out of the number two hole for the fifth straight game. He smacked his first triple of the season off […]
Jon Mathisen 3 years agoAlan Trejo Hits First Career Home Run
Colorado Rockies shortstop Alan Trejo went 1-for-2 with a solo home run in a 9-5 loss to the Oakland A's on Friday. Trejo didn't start this game and entered the game as part of a double switch in the top of the seventh inning. He took over at shortstop for Brendan Rodgers and led off […]
Jon Mathisen 3 years agoChi Chi Gonzalez Throws 4 1/3 Innings In Relief
Colorado Rockies right-hander Chi Chi Gonzalez worked 4 1/3 innings of relief on Friday, allowing three runs on seven hits with a walk and a strikeout in a 9-5 loss to the Oakland A's. Jon Gray started this game but exited early with an apparent injury in the top of the third inning. He gave […]
Jon Mathisen 3 years agoBrendan Rodgers Drives In Three Runs On Thursday
Colorado Rockies' second baseman Brendan Rodgers went 1-for-5 with a double, three RBI, and one strikeout in an 11-6 win over the Texas Rangers on Thursday. The 24-year-old infielder put Colorado on the board in the bottom of the second inning with an RBI groundout. He would then add a two-run double in the bottom […]
Jon Mathisen 3 years agoGarrett Hampson Reaches Four Times On Thursday
Colorado Rockies outfielder Garrett Hampson went 4-for-5 with two doubles, two runs scored, and an RBI in an 11-6 win over the Rangers on Thursday. This was Hampson's first four-hit game of the year, in fact, this was the first time he's knocked more than two hits in a game all season. He's notched back-to-back […]
Jon Mathisen 3 years agoCharlie Blackmon Goes Deep In Big Win Over Texas
Colorado Rockies outfielder Charlie Blackmon had a big day at the plate on Thursday, going 3-for-4 with a double, a home run, three RBI, and two runs scored in an 11-6 win over the Rangers. It was a hit party for the Rockies as they jumped all over Rangers' starter Mike Foltynewicz over the first […]
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