Jeff Francis went on the 15-day disabled list Wednesday with shoulder inflammation, leaving the Colorado Rockies without their opening-day starter. 

Jeff Francis went on the 15-day disabled list Wednesday with shoulder inflammation, leaving the Colorado Rockies without their opening-day starter. 

Jeff Francis went on the 15-day disabled list Wednesday with shoulder inflammation, leaving the Colorado Rockies without their opening-day starter. 

What was a good weekend for fantasy owners of Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Juan Pierre (knee) turned sour Sunday, June 29, when Pierre was injured during a successful steal attempt against the Angels. 

In a Rockies season gone bad, Aaron Cook has been so good, and he was at his best in the Rockies' 4-0 victory against San Diego at Coors Field on Tuesday. 

--Tampa Bay's interest in LHP Brian Fuentes picked up in light of the hamstring injury that forced Rays closer Troy Percival onto the disabled list. 

MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Kip Wells (blood clots in right hand) went on the 15-day disabled list April 29, and he was subsequently transferred to the 60-day DL. 

Aaron Cook made a strong case for a possible spot on the All-Star roster as the manager of the National League squad watched with delight. 

Aaron Cook tossed a five-hitter for the first shutout of his career, and the Colorado Rockies ended an eight-game losing streak with a 4-0 win over the San Diego Padres on Tuesday night. 

The Angels may have missed out on big names in the past, but Ken Rosenthal says they're out to change that this summer. 

Behind an exceptional performance from staff ace Aaron Cook, the Colorado Rockies were able to end their lengthy losing streak their last time out. 

The Colorado Rockies recalled left-handed reliever Cedrick Bowers from Triple-A Colorado Springs on Tuesday and optioned right-hander Ryan Speier. 

The Fourth of July is upon us, and Americans everywhere will celebrate our nation's independence in the time-honored manners: picnics, parades and the controlled detonation of low-grade explosives they bought from some guy in a big tent. 

The plan was to wait until the All-Star break and assess the overall situation before the Rockies would decide whether to be sellers this season. 

--LHP Jorge De La Rosa was unable to get through the sixth inning with an 8-3 lead.