Tyler Colvin went 0-for-3 in Monday's loss to the Mariners, but will finish his spring with a .385/.419/.631 triple slash. They're huge numbers for a player who needed something to build on after hitting .150/.204/.306 in 2011, and could put some early-season heat on Dexter Fowler if he struggles out of the gate. Colvin's worth monitoring in NL-only leagues and deeper mixed formats.

Tyler Colvin stayed hot Thursday, going 3-for-4 with two doubles and two RBI against the Padres. Colvin came into the game hitting .333 in Cactus League play and now has his average up to .387 over 29 at-bats. He's homered and tripled once, doubled three times and driven in nine runs. Colvin had a disastrous 2011 season and won't start for the Rockies, so you should take a wait-and-see approach with him in NL-only leagues.

Rockies acquired OF Tyler Colvin and INF D.J. LeMahieu from the Cubs for 3B Ian Stewart and RHP Casey Weathers. Colvin failed to build on his superb rookie campaign this year in Chicago, batting just .150 with a .509 OPS after registering an .816 OPS and 20 homers in a breakout 2010. But the Rockies clearly believe he has the potential to become a useful major league outfielder. They're also expected to give him some reps at first base in 2012.

Pinch-hitter Tyler Colvin delivered a game-winning single Friday as the Cubs edged the Cards 5-4 in 10 innings. Colvin had started five straight games before sitting against left-hander Jaime Garcia today. He figures to be in the lineup against most righties from now on, and since he's warming up at the plate, he's worth using in deep NL-only leagues.

Cubs manager Mike Quade said Tyler Colvin will have to earn playing time rather than have it be given to him because the team is well out of the playoff race. "I won't throw my veterans, who have been battling all year, [on the bench],'' Quade said. "Especially Reed [Johnson] - what a year he's had - and say, 'You're going to sit down for a week.' No... And these kids will get their at-bats and opportunities, but to me it's not just, 'Here it is, go get it and the rest of these guys can watch you play.''' GM Jim Hendry said the reason Kosuke Fukudome was dealt was to get a two-month evaluation period on Colvin, but evidently he and Quade don't see eye to eye in that regard. The Cubs have shown zero foresight all year from what has been a sinking ship, so we can't be surprised that they continue to refuse to look to the future.

Tyler Colvin was ejected from Wednesday's game in the top of the fifth inning for arguing balls and strikes. Colvin must have said the magic word to home plate ump Bob Davidson, because he got the heave-ho after leaning back and saying a few words to him. Then again, it's Bob Davidson, so Colvin might not have said much at all. Cubs manager Mike Quade was also given the boot after coming out to argue following Colvin's ejection. Reed Johnson replaced Colvin in right field.

Cubs recalled OF Tyler Colvin from Triple-A Iowa. Colvin is batting just .105 (20-for-95) with two home runs and eight RBI with the Cubs this season, but he'll likely get a chance for significant playing time now that Kosuke Fukudome has been dealt to the Indians. Tony Campana, who is starting in right field on Thursday, could also benefit.