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. […]

Rio Ruiz Recalled From Triple-A

Colorado Rockies infielder Rio Ruiz has been recalled from Triple-A Albuquerque. First baseman Matt Adams was released in a corresponding move. Colorado claimed Ruiz after he was designated for assignment by the Orioles back in May. He slashed .167/.250/.300 with three home runs, six RBI, and two stolen bases over 101 plate appearances with Baltimore […]

Brendan Rodgers Blasts Sixth Home Run

Colorado Rockies second baseman Brendan Rodgers went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in a 6-2 loss to the Los Angeles Angels on Monday. Rodgers was hitless until the top of the eighth inning when he took reliever Jose Quintana deep for a solo home run that narrowed the Angels' lead to 4-2. It was […]

Dom Nunez Goes Yard In Loss To The Angels

Colorado Rockies catcher Dom Nunez went 1-for-4 with a home run and two strikeouts in a 6-2 loss to the Los Angeles Angels on Monday. Nunez was locked into a battle with starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani in the top of the fifth inning. He fouled off three pitches and worked three balls before he swatted […]

German Marquez Takes The Loss Vs. The Angels

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher German Marquez took the loss on Monday when he allowed four runs (three earned) on eight hits with eight strikeouts over 6 1/3 innings in a 6-2 loss to the Angels. David Fletcher reached on a throwing error by Josh Fuentes in the bottom of the first inning before Marquez allowed […]

Raimel Tapia Swipes Two Bags on Sunday

Colorado Rockies outfielder Raimel Tapia went 1-for-3 with a single, a walk, two stolen bases, and a run scored in a 3-2 loss to the Dodgers on Sunday. Tapia got the Rockies' offense going in the top of the first inning when he drew a walk, stole second, and scored on a Trevor Story single. […]

Elias Diaz Homers In Sunday's Loss

Catcher Elias Diaz went 1-for-3 with a home run and a walk in a 3-2 loss to the Dodgers on Sunday. Diaz gave the Rockies a 2-1 advantage in the top of the second inning when he took starter Josiah Gray deep for a solo home run, his second in the last three games. He […]

Carlos Estevez Takes The Loss On Sunday

Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Carlos Estevez took the loss on Sunday when he allowed one run on two hits over one inning in a 3-2 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers. Estevez entered in the eighth inning to try and preserve a 2-2 tie but wasn't able to get the job done. He coughed up […]

Jon Gray Takes A No-Decision On Sunday

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Jon Gray took a no-decision on Sunday when he allowed two runs on four hits with three walks and four strikeouts across five innings in a 3-2 loss to the Dodgers. Gray didn't have his best stuff on Sunday but he was able to battle and hold down the scary Los […]

Top Hitter Streamers and Starts for Week 18

Welcome to the top hitter streamers column for Week 18 of the MLB season (7/26 through 8/1). 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 […]

Yandy Diaz (1B/3B, TB) - Week 18 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in leagues of 12+ teams ROSTERED IN: 5% of leagues ANALYSIS: Diaz has been on a tear since the calendar flipped to July, slashing .389/.450/.750 with two doubles, a triple, three home runs, seven RBI, and eight runs scored over 36 at-bats. The 29-year-old infielder was slugging .291 over his first 182 […]

Joey Votto (1B, CIN) - Week 18 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in leagues of 12+ teams ROSTERED IN: 32% of leagues ANALYSIS: It's surprising to see Votto is still available in 68% of Yahoo! leagues considering how he's performed recently. He fractured his thumb back in early May and missed over a month but has been locked in since coming off the IL back […]

Joc Pederson (1B/OF, ATL) - Week 18 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in leagues of 10+ teams ROSTERED IN: 39% of leagues ANALYSIS: Pederson seems to like his new digs now that he's with the Braves. His numbers looked better before his disappointing 0-for-5 performance in Thursday's win over the Phillies so he's now slashing .227/.261/.364 with a double, a home run, and four […]

Donovan Solano (2B/3B/SS, SFG) - Week 18 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in leagues of 12+ teams ROSTERED IN: 10% of leagues ANALYSIS: Solano has been raking since the All-Star break, slashing .333/.385/.333 with a pair of runs and a stolen base across 24 at-bats (six games). The veteran infielder now has a .270/.324/.358 batting line with three home runs, 21 RBI, two stolen […]

Jose Iglesias (SS, LAA) - Week 18 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in leagues of 12+ teams ROSTERED IN: 5% of leagues ANALYSIS: Iglesias has quietly been raking over the last 17 games, slashing .369/.406/.538 with five doubles, a triple, two home runs, eight RBI, and nine runs scored over 65 at-bats. For the year, he's got a .284/.313/.408 batting line with 15 doubles, […]

Zack Collins (C, CHW) - Week 18 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in leagues of 14+ teams and in OBP formats ROSTERED IN: 5% of leagues ANALYSIS: The week sets up nicely for Zack Collins, who's taken over as the everyday catcher for Yasmani Grandal (knee), who underwent surgery to repair a tendon tear in his left knee back on July 7. Collins hasn't really flashed […]

Ryan McMahon Reaches Twice In Defeat

Colorado Rockies third baseman Ryan McMahon went 1-for-3 with a walk and a strikeout in a 1-0 shutout loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday. Colorado couldn't get anything going offensively in this one as McMahon was one of two Rockies to collect a hit and he was the only batter to reach twice. […]

Kyle Freeland Takes Tough Luck Loss On Saturday

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Kyle Freeland took the loss on Saturday when he allowed one run on five hits with six strikeouts over seven innings in a 1-0 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers. Freeland was sharp on Saturday, scattering five hits over his seven innings of work. Unfortunately, one of those hits left the […]

Charlie Blackmon Fills It Up On Friday

Colorado Rockies outfielder Charlie Blackmon went 3-for-4 with a double, a home run, three runs scored, and a walk in a 9-6 extra-innings win over the Dodgers on Friday. Blackmon had an excellent day at the dish and he saved his best for last as he delivered an RBI double to put the Rockies ahead […]

Daniel Bard Blows The Save But Gets The Win

Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Daniel Bard blew the save but got the win on Friday when he allowed one run on two hits with two walks and three strikeouts over one inning in a 9-6 extra-innings win over the Dodgers. This was a back-and-forth contest between the Rockies and the Dodgers. Sam Hilliard smacked a […]

Chi Chi Gonzalez Allows Four Runs In No-Decision

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Chi Chi Gonzalez took a no-decision on Friday when he allowed four runs on five hits with a walk and four strikeouts in a 9-6 win over the Dodgers. This was actually one of Gonzalez's better starts over the last month and a half, which shows you how bad he's been. […]