Aug 16
Atkins (strep throat) started on Friday for the first time in four games. He went 0-for-4.
Recommendation: He played five innings on Thursday and the whole game on Friday, so it's safe to get Atkins back in your lineup.
Aug 14
Jeff Birnbaum, of MLB.com, reports Colorado Rockies 3B Garrett Atkins (strep throat) is not in the team's lineup Thursday, Aug. 14, for the third straight day. Atkins could be used as a pinch-hitter in the game Thursday.
Aug 14
1B Garrett Atkins most likely won't play until sometime this weekend in Washington, D.C., at the earliest. Sidelined with strep throat, Atkins has not eaten since mid-day Monday.
