Washington Nationals vs. Colorado Rockies - August 21, 2024

Weekly Pebble Report: Stu Flesland III Is Forcing His Way Onto the Rockies’ RadarA 2023 11th-round pick, Flesland has a 3.03 ERA across three levels — and a real case for a longer look

Rockies Reacts Survey: Where will TJ Rumfield finish in NL Rookie of the Year voting?Will he be a finalist, or will he snubbed?

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MLB's Biggest Breakouts 💥Players having strong years that we didn't see coming 📲

This tool helped Erik Tolman become a flame-throwing big leaguerErik Tolman and I both wear AFO’s. His helped him overcome the odds and become a lockdown reliever for the Nationals

Will Castro is a Swiss Army knife for the RockiesThe veteran displays his versatility, having manned six positions this season while topping Colorado in extra-base hits

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Nationals' outfielder slugs his way to National League Player of the Week honorsThe Washington Nationals might finally be figuring some things out after a solid ending to what was a pretty dismal month of August. Perhaps most impressively,

Washington Nationals call up the powerful Yohandy MoralesYohandy Morales has had a monster year in AAA and has been rewarded with a September call-up

Miguel Sime Jr.’s meteoric rise awarded with Nationals’ MiLB accoladeThe flamethrower has been named the Washington Nationals’ MiLB Pitcher of the Year

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Nationals select slugging 2023 2nd round pick for long-awaited MLB debutSlugging corner infield prospect Yohandy Morales is on his way to The Show, reported Yordano Carmona of Pelota Cubana USA on Monday afternoon. He'll join the Wa

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Tuesday Rockpile: Rockies bullpen coach Matt Buschman is learning about pitching at elevation — and looking to the futureColorado Rockies news and links for Tuesday, September 1, 2026

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Tuesday's News and Notes on the Nationals Minor LeaguesIt's the final week of the regular season for the "A" teams, while the Senators remain at home and the Red Wings are on the road against the Mets

Rockies robbed on rainy night, fall to Orioles 2-1Jake McCarthy’s would be walk-off robbed with over-the-fence catch

Orioles vs. Rockies (08/31/2026)

Full highlights from Baltimore Orioles' 2-1 win vs. Colorado Rockies 🎥

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Orioles vs. Rockies Weather Delay: Restart time announcedMonday’s game was paused after the 5th inning

Nats Stun Marlins 😯

Washington takes series from division rivals

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Colorado Rockies vs. Baltimore Orioles: Game preview, picks and props for Monday - Mile High SportsThe Rockies are spiraling, and their offensive production has dried up entirely over the last couple of weeks.

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Running the bases with Colorado Rockies Jake McCarthy - Mile High SportsJake McCarthy has led the Colorado Rockies down the path to their new offensive identity. He shares his thoughts on running the bases.

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5 Nationals players with the most to prove in the month of SeptemberThe season has not turned out the way the Washington Nationals hoped for. They have not had a month with a winning record since May, and the bullpen has been on

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Devin Fitz-Gerald Is Finding Himself Again At Double A HarrisburgThis Washington Nationals prospect has had a breakout month of August

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Breaking down the Washington Nationals top five pitching prospectsThe Nats need pitching help. Jarlin Susana, Miguel Sime, Landon Harmon, Travis Sykora and Ben Grable are names to watch

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Monday Rockpile: Mike “Tiny” Pontarelli is the engine that makes the Rockies’ clubhouse runColorado Rockies news and links for Monday, August 31st, 2026

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4 Nationals players who can take the next step before the end of the 2026 seasonAs we get ready to flip our calendars to September, we find ourselves once again in an all-too-familiar place: the Nationals are on the outside, looking in at t

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Latest MLB Power Rankings 📊How every team stacks up as September looms 📲

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Monday's News and Notes on the Nationals Minor LeaguesOne day after going 0-for-Saturday, it was a four-for-four Sunday, highlighted by the Senators walking off the BaySox on a two-run HR in the 9th

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Purple Row After Dark: What are you watching around MLB this September?The Rockies may be struggling, but the rest of baseball is giving us plenty to watch.

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New MLB Playoff Picture 🖼️Astros break AL West slump. Full standings with a month left in the season 📲

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Despite applying some late pressure, the Rockies can’t avoid the sweep and lose 3-2 to the Braves in extra inningsRockies keep it close today, but Atlanta takes all six games against Colorado this season

Rockies vs. Braves (08/30/2026)

Full highlights from Atlanta Braves' 3-2 win vs. Colorado Rockies 🎥

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Washington Nationals self destruct in an embarrassing 9th inning collapseThe Nats add another humiliating 9th inning meltdown to the catalog as Max Kranick and Tom Cosgrove blow it

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Rookie Benched for Flip Off 🫣Cole Carrigg held out of Rockies lineup after inappropriate gesture toward Braves fans

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Dylan Crews finally had his signature moment as a Washington NationalThe Washington Nationals finally got their first walk off of the season as Dylan Crews had his moment in the sun

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This Week in Purple: Fans think Kyle Freeland will stay with the RockiesColorado Rockies news and links for Sunday, August 30th, 2026

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Sunday’s News & Notes - News and Notes on the Nationals Minor LeaguesTeam Yesterday Today Pitching Probables Rochester Lost, 6-1 vs. Buffalo, 1:05pm Z. Kent (5-0, 4.40) vs. Rogers (4-10, 5.72) Harrisburg Lost, 9-8 vs. Chesapeake, 1pm Clemmey (4-6, 4.69) vs. Gongora (9-6, 3.67) Wilmington Lost, 2-0 @ Jersey Shore, 1:05pm L. Sullivan (0-3, 7.48) vs. Gresham (2-5, 4.66) Fredericksburg Lost, 7-6 @ Delmarva, 2:05pm TBD vs.

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Purple Row After Dark: What if MLB adopted a Designated Fielder?How would the logistics work? Who would be a good candidate for the Rockies?

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Rockies strike first, but some late-inning defensive weirdness allows Atlanta to prevail 2-1Little things sunk the ship late

Rockies vs. Braves (08/29/2026)

Full highlights from Atlanta Braves' 2-1 win vs. Colorado Rockies 🎥

Marlins vs. Nationals (08/29/2026)

Full highlights from Washington Nationals' 5-4 win vs. Miami Marlins 🎥

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Brady House’s insane home run showcased his tantalizing power upsideThe plus raw power that made Brady House one of the Washington Nationals top prospects for years was displayed yesterday

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How Nationals lefty Jackson Kent had the best start of his young careerJackson Kent’s command, curveball and moxie were key factors in the best start of his MLB career

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Saturday Rockpile: What the Rockies’ outfield defense is actually made ofColorado Rockies news and links for Saturday, August 29th, 2026

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MLB's Top Prospects Under 20 🤩Jesús Made, Leo De Vries crack B/R's top-25 list of league's brightest future stars ➡️

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Saturday's News and Notes on the Nationals Minor LeaguesThe Wilmington Blue Rocks beat the Jersey Shore BlueClaws by a combined score of 19-3 as the Nationals farm won three of five on Friday night

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Big hit eludes Rockies as Braves win series opener 6-4Rockies tally plenty of hits but go 1-for-11 with men in scoring position

Nats 3B's 474-FT Home Run 🤯

Brady House ties Tatis Jr. for longest homer of the season 🎥

Rockies vs. Braves (08/28/2026)

Full highlights from Atlanta Braves' 6-4 win vs. Colorado Rockies 🎥

Marlins vs. Nationals (08/28/2026)

Full highlights from Washington Nationals' 9-2 win vs. Miami Marlins 🎥

474-FT HR Distance Reduced 📉

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Upon further review, House's home run has been adjusted to 445 feet. Don't blame us.

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Brady House's third inning home run traveled 474 feet, the longest home run by a National at Nationals Park in the Statcast Era (since 2015).

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CJ Abrams joins elite company by achieving something only one Nationals player hasThe Washington Nationals were in dire need of a victory heading into Thursday afternoon's contest against the Colorado Rockies. In the 2 games prior to yesterda

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Colorado Rockies at Atlanta Braves: Preview, picks and player props for Friday - Mile High SportsThe Rockies' road trip continues in Atlanta, where the red-hot Braves just finished sweeping the Los Angeles Dodgers.

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Nats LHP on Amputation ScareErik Tolman opens up on 2023 injury after making MLB debut 📲 (The Athletic)

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New MLB Team Grades 🔠Updated report cards for every team with 1 month to go 📲

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The Washington Nationals need CJ Abrams to play second base as soon as possibleThe longer it takes for CJ Abrams to actually play second base, the more awkward this situation gets

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Why the Nationals should consider shutting James Wood down for the 2026 SeasonJames Wood has not seen a baseball diamond in any playing form since August 3. He has been dealing with a mild oblique strain since that date, and with the Nati

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Andres Chaparro is becoming more than a platoon bat for the Washington NationalsAs he continues to rake, Andres Chaparro is grabbing more reps much like Curtis Mead did for the Nationals

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Friday Rockpile: Eric Young reflects on his WPBL managing experienceColorado Rockies news and links for Friday, August 28, 2026

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Friday's News and Notes on the Nationals Minor LeaguesThe Washington Nationals' full-season affiliates won two of three games played, while the Wilmington Blue Rocks were rained out

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Purple Row After Dark: Predict the Rockies record in the final stretchIt’s coming down to the wire.

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Rockies waste too many chances in a 7-1 loss to the NationalsColorado repeatedly put runners on base against Jake Irvin, but failed to cash in and settled for a series split in Washington.

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Nationals' 2026 1st round pick clubs first pro homer amid strong start to careerDMV native Chris Hacopian was the Nationals' 2026 first-round pick, selected out of Texas A&M after transferring from the University of Maryland, where he playe

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The Nationals Should Consider Platooning Daylen Lile and Dylan Crews in 2027Why platooning these two Nats outfielders could be the best move for the Nats to compete in 2027

Rockies vs. Nationals (08/27/2026)

Full highlights from Washington Nationals' 7-1 win vs. Colorado Rockies 🎥

Nats Fan's Foul Ball Chase 💀

Unc will be hurting tomorrow

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Colorado Rockies at Washington Nationals: Game preview, picks and props for Thursday - Mile High SportsThe Rockies snapped a seven-game losing streak with a 13-1 blowout... and they're looking to create even more momentum.

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Nationals skipper ruins prospect’s MLB debut with questionable managerial decisionThe Washington Nationals are in a state of despair at the moment. Yesterday, they were absolutely embarrassed at the hands of the Colorado Rockies, who won the

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The Washington Nationals have hit rock bottomThe Nats got blown out at home by the Rockies. It was the latest humiliation in an embarrassing month

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Strike 3: The Dodgers' financial mess is upending delicate collective bargaining talks - Mile High SportsThere’s little but speculation to go on at this moment, but any time there’s a federal investigation… it’s not a good thing.

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Thursday Rockpile: Hunter Goodman is the face of the Rockies franchiseColorado Rockies news and links for Thursday, August 27th, 2026

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September Call-Ups to Watch 👀10 players who can make a late-season impact for a contender 📲

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Thursday's News and Notes on the Nationals Minor LeaguesWith the shorties no longer playing, an organizational sweep becomes much easier with the Fredericksburg Nationals notching their 10th shutout of the season.

Purple Row After Dark: Iconic Rockies PitchesWhat pitches stick out to you in Rockies history?

Rockies rain homers in Washington to crush the Nationals 13-1Two wins is technically the start of a streak!

Rockies vs. Nationals (08/26/2026)

Full highlights from Colorado Rockies' 13-1 win vs. Washington Nationals 🎥

Will Dion Was a Deadline Win 💰

Insider Jon Heyman explains why Nats pitcher is a good addition

Nationals make unexpected Trevor Williams decision as 2026 season winds downSince Paul Toboni took over as the President of Baseball Operations for the Washington Nationals, the team has been focused on changing a lot of thought process

The state of the Colorado Rockies farm system, August 2026How are things looking halfway through 2026 and beyond?

20th & Blake: Larry Walker's Enduring Colorado Rockies Legacy - Mile High SportsThe Colorado Rockies unveiled a statue of Hall of Famer Larry Walker in a rare bit of team-wide excellence from the organization.

Nationals set to recall electric pitching prospect for MLB debut this weekThe Washington Nationals have an opportunity to continue their march back towards .500 later on today. After taking the series opener from the Colorado Rockies

Washington Nationals call up fire-baller Luis Perales to make MLB debutThe Nats are calling up one of their top pitching prospects who will debut in a bullpen role

Wednesday Rockpile: Is the platoon system still working for the Rockies?Colorado Rockies news and links for Wednesday, August 26, 2026

Every Team's Biggest Red Flag 🚩Breaking down warning signs across the league 📲

Wednesday's News and Notes on the Nationals Minor LeaguesThe Fredericksburg Nationals continued their dominance over the Delmarva Shorebirds, tying it up late and winning in extra innings.

Purple Row After Dark: Best Ballpark BitesWhat’s the best thing you’ve eaten at a baseball stadium?

The Rockies let the dogs out, defeat the Nationals, 3-1And with that, the seven-game losing streak is over.

Rockies vs. Nationals (08/25/2026)

Washington Nationals vs. Colorado Rockies - 08/25/2026

Colorado Rockies at Washington Nationals: Game preview, picks and props for Tuesday - Mile High SportsInfielder Connor Norby is slashing .333/.394/.567 with 10 hits over his last 10 games, including four doubles and a home run.

Weekly Pebble Report: Andrew Baker Found His Pitch — and a New HomeThe Rockies’ Triple-A reliever explains why his signature pitch isn’t really a cutter, how a May trade from Philadelphia reshaped his path to the big leagues, and what a championship run in Puerto Rico had to do with his breakout season.

The Washington Nationals DFA veteran swingman Trevor WilliamsThe Nats get rid of another veteran arm as Trevor Williams gets the axe for Matt Waldron

Despite growing pains Abimelec Ortiz has a bright future for the Washington NationalsBig league pitchers have adjusted to Abimelec Ortiz, but I am still bullish on the Nats young first baseman

Colorado Rockies prospect rankings, mid-season 2026: Top 30 summaryHere’s how the voting shook out halfway through 2026

Rockies Reacts Survey: Where will Kyle Freeland pitch in 2027?Will he stay in Denver, pitch somewhere else, or retire?

This forgotten National might be on the cusp of returning to the big leaguesAs the season begins to wind down for the Washington Nationals in 2026, there is a lot to look back on favorably. While the recent road trip the team endured in

Ranking MVP Favorites 📊Top 10 candidates in heated AL, NL races 📲

Nationals ace Cade Cavalli is learning to succeed without his best stuffCade Cavalli was not as electric as his last couple starts but he still brought the energy and delivered a quality start

Tuesday Rockpile: Tomoyuki Sugano discusses his time with the Colorado RockiesColorado Rockies news and links for Tuesday, August 25th, 2026.

Nationals offense finally wakes up in blowout victory over Rockies to start homestandThe Washington Nationals had been in a major slump over the past few weeks, and had stumbled back home to Nationals Park in search of a way to figure things out

Tuesday's News and Notes on the Nationals Minor LeaguesIt's the final road trip for the Wilmington Blue Rocks and the Fredericksburg Nationals and the final homestand for the Harrisburg Senators.

Purple Row After Dark: Coors Field needs more in-stadium traditionsLet’s bring singing back to Coors Field

Bad baseball continues for Colorado as the Rockies fall to the Nationals 13-3The Rockies hit a new low with a season-high seven consecutive losses

Ezequiel Tovar exits Rockies-Nationals game with left wrist strainRyan Ritter replaces Tovar at shortstop in the sixth inning

Rockies vs. Nationals (08/24/2026)

Full highlights from Washington Nationals' 13-3 win vs. Colorado Rockies 🎥

Former Nationals' offseason signing DFA'd again after quick stint with DiamondbacksThe Washington Nationals are set to begin a long homestand in which the team will be looking to rebound in a major way. After a pretty brutal stretch of road ga

UPDATE: Rockies place Freeland on 15-day IL and select contract of Blake AdamsAccording to reports, the Rockies will also select the contract of Mason Adams tomorrow.

Free-falling Washington Nationals comes home for 4 games against RockiesIt’s a battle of two hard-to-watch clubs in Washington this week

Colorado Rockies prospect rankings, mid-season 2026: numbers 3 to 1Some familiar faces shuffled atop the PuRPs list.

Top Nationals pitching prospect back to flashing elite velocity after previous surgeryThe Washington Nationals might be sputtering and playing pretty awfully at the major league level as of recently, but that does not mean that things aren't stil

Nats OF on Viral Wall Catch 🗣️Jacob Young is no stranger to the Spider-Man nickname

Trey Lipscomb deserves a second chance with the Washington NationalsTrey Lipscomb has put himself back on the map this season and deserves another shot in the big leagues

MLB, MLBPA Meeting RegularlyCommissioner Rob Manfred confident deal will be made amid CBA talks (ESPN)

Updated MLB Playoff Predictions 🔮How postseason could unfold with roughly one month left ➡️

Latest MLB Power Rankings 📊See where the Rockies land in our latest batch of power rankings 📲

Monday Rockpile: How bad is the 2026 Colorado Rockies defense?Colorado Rockies news and links for Monday, August 24th, 2026.

Monday's News and Notes on the Nationals Minor LeaguesThe Rochester Red Wings remain red hot as they won for the ninth time in eleven games for the sole win on Sunday on the #Nats farm

Purple Row After Dark: Celebrating Rockies LegendsHall of Famers Larry Walker and Todd Helton are getting statues at Coors Field. Who’s next?

MLB Playoff Picture Shaping UpEvery AL West team has a losing record with 5 weeks to go. Full standings 📲

Guardians spoil Larry Walker’s statue unveiling, beat Rockies 7-2The first two innings saw 130 combined pitches, and the Rockies had to go to their bullpen early

Guardians vs. Rockies (08/23/2026)

Full highlights from Cleveland Guardians' 7-2 win vs. Colorado Rockies 🎥

Nationals' road woes continue as club falls to 10 games below .500 after Marlins sweepOn Sunday, the Washington Nationals had a chance to bounce back and get back to their winning ways, as well as avoid embarrassment and save face after a brutal

The 2026 Washington Nationals have become a deeply depressing team to watchThis Nationals team was once an exciting bunch but those days are long gone as the Nats fade into oblivion

Nationals vs. Marlins (08/23/2026)

Full highlights from Miami Marlins' 6-2 win vs. Washington Nationals 🎥

MLB Catch of the Year ⁉️

Nats OF Jacob Young scales wall like Spider-Man to rob hit

Colorado Rockies vs. Cleveland Guardians: Game preview, picks and props for Sunday - Mile High SportsOver their last 10 games, the Rockies are showing much better patience; drawing walks in 10.5% of their plate appearances.

Rockies recall Ryan Ritter, place Kyle Karros back on ILIn addition, Tyler Freeman was optioned to Albuquerque.

Washington Nationals Erik Tolman has a story of unshakable resilienceSaturday night marked the next chapter in the unforgettable story of left hander Erik Tolman

Biggest MLB Disappointments 😔10 early-season names who failed to meet expectations five months into season ➡️

This Week in Purple: ‘This is the Perfect Spot’: Mark Manfredi’s Debut Arrived on a Moment’s NoticeColorado Rockies news and links for Sunday, August 23rd, 2026

Last Night in Fredericksburg - August 22, 2026The Fredericksburg Nationals bested the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers in nearly every statistical category except the one that matters most

Sunday’s News & Notes from the Nationals Minor LeaguesThe Washington Nationals took of two of three games played with the Harrisburg Senators canceled for the second time in a week

This is not the way: Guardians top Rockies 4-3Rockies drop 5th straight, 8th in a row at Coors Field

Guardians vs. Rockies (08/22/2026)

Full highlights from Cleveland Guardians' 4-3 win vs. Colorado Rockies 🎥

Marlins Take Down Nats 🙌

Miami wins 7th straight matchup against Washington

2 Nationals prospects who can make a difference come SeptemberIn about a weeks' time on September 1, MLB rosters will expand. "September Call-Ups" allow teams to add two more players to their active roster -- allowing team