Slumping Tulo busts out: Riding a 2 for 15 slide entering Wednesdays game against the Marlins, Rockies shortstop Troy Tulowitzki broke out of it in a big way, going 2 for 4 in the game with a double and a home run, his second in the three-game series against the Marlins, to lead the Rockies to an 8-4 win. Tulowitzkis home run, a three-run shot, came with two out in the fifth inning and proved to be the tie-breaking runs that would ultimately win the game for Colorado. (Updated 05/23/2012)
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/25/12).
Fantasy Analysis
Tulowitzki has uncharacteristically struggled in the month of May batting just .250 with three home runs, to lower his season average to .268, so hopefully this will be the start of a nice run for him, as he remains one of the top hitters at the position. He should be active in all Fantasy formats, despite his struggles. (Updated 05/23/2012).
05/23/2012 06:45 Dear Mr. Fantasy: Ups and downs of young players
Last year your team was a juggernaut. This year it's sitting in the cellar. What happened? You might even have most of those players back. If you're relying on young talent, our Scott White says prepare to take some lumps in his latest Dear Mr. Fantasy.
05/21/2012 22:19 Stanton's slam off Moyer leads Marlins
Giancarlo Stanton hit a grand slam off Jamie Moyer in a five-run fourth inning, Mark Buehrle was dominant after a shaky first and the Miami Marlins stayed hot by beating the Colorado Rockies 7-4 on Monday night.
05/20/2012 19:47 Hit Parade for Week 8
Some catchers have been bitten by the injury bug in recent days, leaving some owners scrambling. Our Scott White shares some recommendations and helps set your lineups for Week 8 in his Hit Parade.
05/17/2012 19:58 D-Backs win on Upton's blast in ninth
Justin Upton hit a two-out, two-run homer off closer Rafael Betancourt in the ninth inning to help the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Colorado Rockies 9-7 on Thursday in a game that was briefly delayed by a swarm of bees.
05/15/2012 20:31 Tulowitzki is on the who's not list
Rockies shortstop Troy Tulowitzki is on the who's not list. The Fantasy Baseball 360 crew breaks it all down.
With his second 30-plus homer season and a career-high 105 RBI, Troy Tulowitzki did nothing to endanger his status as one of Fantasy's premier talents. As a top producer at one of baseball's most production-scarce positions, Tulowitzki cemented his place among Fantasy's most reliable must-start options. He was the top-ranked shortstop in standard Head-to-Head value and if not for a late-season hip injury, he may have surged ahead of Jose Reyes for the top honors in Rotisserie value as well. Tulowitzki continues to be an excellent hitter for power and contact, and the only downward trend worth noting is a reduction in stolen base attempts. Still, even without a guarantee of double-digit steals, Tulowitzki should be the first shortstop off the board on draft day, and he is likely to be taken within the first six picks in all formats. (Updated 2/9/12)