Rockies Manager Suspends Rookie Cole Carrigg After Inappropriate Gesture to Fans Rockies manager Warren Schaeffer announced Sunday that rookie center fielder Cole Carrigg will sit out of the starting lineup for two days following an incident during Saturday’s 2-1 loss to the Braves at Truist Park. The incident occurred in the eighth inning after the Braves scored the go-ahead run on a two-run double. Carrigg, attempting to dive for Michael Harris II’s fly ball, failed to make the catch, prompting the gesture in question. Schaeffer emphasized that the action was unacceptable and a mistake that reflects poorly on the organization. “Cole made a mistake—he knows it’s an embarrassment to the organization and that we don’t stand for that,” Schaeffer said. The manager reiterated that Carrigg, who has been a key player for the Rockies, will face consequences for his actions, stating, “He’s going to sit a couple days because he’s a guy that wants to play every day. That’s the repercussions of this.” Carrigg, 24, was called up from Triple-A Albuquerque on June 9 to replace injured center fielder Brenton Doyle, who was sidelined with a left oblique contusion and left groin tightness. Carrigg’s performance has been notable, with a .262 batting average, six home runs, and 36 RBIs in 68 Major League games. His aggressive, emotionally charged approach has earned praise from the coaching staff, though it has also led to moments of controversy. During Sunday’s game, Carrigg struck out as a pinch-hitter for Troy Johnston in the seventh inning but remained in the lineup as the center fielder. In a post-game interview, Carrigg acknowledged his mistake and expressed regret for his actions. “First, I apologize to my teammates and the organization—that’s not how I want to represent us,” he said. “That’s inexcusable on my part.#braves #cole_carrigg #warren_schaeffer #triumph_park #rockies
Freddie Freeman Hits 100th Career Home Run as Dodgers Defeat Braves in High-Profile Series Freddie Freeman reached a career milestone on Friday night, hitting his 100th home run as a member of the Dodgers to help secure a 3-1 victory over the Braves at Dodger Stadium. The solo home run in the sixth inning provided an important insurance run for the Dodgers, who were looking to build momentum as they opened a high-profile series against an Atlanta team arriving in Los Angeles with a 26-12 record, tied with the Cubs for the best in MLB. Freeman’s milestone came against his former club, the Braves, whom he had played for during his first 12 seasons. With the home run off Chris Sale, he now has six home runs and a .977 OPS against the Braves since joining the Dodgers. Freeman described the swing that produced the home run as one he hadn’t executed in a month, emphasizing that his recent adjustments had paid off. “To put a swing like that … obviously, my work has been better the last few days,” he said. The mechanical tweak involved a foot turn in his stance during the previous series in Houston, which helped keep his hip closed and allowed the ball to travel deeper into the strike zone. Freeman noted that this change was a departure from his usual approach, which had focused on mental and external adjustments. “I've always done little tweaks mentally [and] externally. This time, I just did a foot turn. … I've thought sometimes, you got to think differently up in the box. And I went with a foot turn, and it's worked.” Manager Dave Roberts praised Freeman’s willingness to adapt, calling it a positive sign for the veteran’s growth. “It is good for me to see him kind of change some things,” Roberts said. “He’s a smart player and understanding that at some point in a career, you’ve got to make some adjustments.#freddie_freeman #dodgers #dodger_stadium #emmet_sheehan #braves
