Atkins gaining All-Star attention

Atkins gaining All-Star attention
Atkins gaining All-Star attention Rockies left fielder Matt Holliday and first baseman Todd Helton have made themselves familiar with fans and are prime candidates to be voted into the 79th All-Star Game on July 15 at Yankee Stadium, but third baseman Garrett Atkins’ start to this season appears worthy of attracting votes.

Fuentes: Back in familiar role

Tulowitzki could be headed to DL (PA SportsTicker)
Colorado Rockies shortstop Troy Tulowitzki could be headed to the disabled list after leaving Tuesday’s game against the San Francisco Giants in the bottom of the first inning with a strained left quadriceps.

Morales headed for Triple-A
Morales headed for Triple-A After Franklin Morales’ five starts produced a 1-2 record, a 6.39 ERA and numerous problems from inexperience, the Rockies informed him Tuesday that he is being optioned to Triple-A Colorado Springs.

Rockies recall SS Quintanilla (PA SportsTicker)
With their infield situation unsettled, the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday recalled shortstop Omar Quintanilla from Class AAA Colorado Springs.