Colorado Rockies SP Aaron Cook allowed two runs on five hits over six innings Friday, Aug. 29, against the San Diego Padres, according to The Associated Press. He walked two and struck out three, to improve to 16-8 on the season. Cook won his 10th road game of the year, to tie Brandon Webb of the Arizona Diamondbacks for the National League lead, and became just the fifth pitcher in franchise history - and the first since Jason Jennings in 2002 - to win 16 games in a season.

An important outing for Cook, who hadn't made it through six innings in any of his previous four starts this month after averaging better than seven innings per start in July. While his 6.75 ERA in August entering Friday is underwhelming to say the least, he should be thrown with confidence when he takes the hill next week vs. the Giants -- a team he's compiled a 3.00 ERA against in three starts this year.

News: Rockies SP Aaron Cook pitched six solid innings as he allowed two runs and five hits Friday at the Dodgers. He walked two, struck out three and recorded his 16th victory. It was the first time in five starts Cook pitched at least six innings. Cook, who has been battling a tight lower back, was 1-2 with 6.75 ERA in his last four starts.

Analysis: Some of Cook's early-season magic has worn off, but he still has something left in the tank. Still, he can't possibly sustain the pace he set for himself over the first few months of the season and is nothing more than a No. 4 Fantasy SP. His next start is scheduled for Wednesday against the Giants

Aaron Cook gave up two earned runs on five hits over six innings in Friday's 9-4 win over the Padres, with two walks and three strikeouts.His strikeouts are low (87 over 188 innings) and his ERA (3.88) could be better as a fantasy starter, but he should remain a solid source for wins (16) heading down the stretch in September.

MLB.com reports Colorado Rockies SP Aaron Cook (15-8, 3.91 ERA) will start Friday, Aug. 29, against the San Diego Padres.

It has been a little bit of a struggle for Aaron Cook since the All-Star break and according to the Rocky Mountain News some scouts have said that Cook has lost the sink on his sinker. Since the break Cook has an ERA of 4.98.Cook's ERA and WHIP are a little high for an elite starter but he does have 15 wins on the year and 84 strikeouts in 182-innings.

News: Rockies SP Aaron Cook failed to go six innings for the fourth straight start Saturday against the Reds, giving up four runs -- three earned -- on eight hits in five innings. He issued two walks and recorded one strikeout but didn't factor in the decision.

Analysis: Cook, an All-Star this season, has a 6.75 ERA over his last four starts, giving the indication that some of his early-season magic has worn off. He couldn't possibly sustain the pace he set for himself over the first few months of the season and is nothing more than a No. 4 Fantasy SP. His next start is scheduled for Friday at San Diego

Cook has failed to last at least six innings in his last four outings. The 29-year-old right-hander is 1-2 with a 6.75 ERA, a 1.97 WHIP and a 10/6 K/BB ratio in 21 1/3 innings in August. Cook does have 15 wins in 27 starts this season, but his other numbers leave much to be desired. He has a mediocre 3.91 ERA, a 1.34 WHIP and a 84/41 K/BB ratio in 182 innings.

Colorado Rockies SP Aaron Cook (15-8, 3.86 ERA) will start Saturday, Aug. 23, against the Cincinnati Reds, according to The Associated Press.

Pitching Sunday after having his start moved back three days due to a back injury, Aaron Cook held the Nationals to two runs over five innings for his 15th win. [...]

Aaron Cook returned to action on Sunday August 17. .. [...]

The Associated Press reports Colorado Rockies SP Aaron Cook won his 15th game Sunday, Aug. 17, despite struggling during his five innings of work. He allowed two earned runs on seven hits and three walks while fanning four. Cook (back) had been pushed back from a start originally scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 14. "My back feels fine," said Cook. "I just didn't execute some of my pitches."

News: Rockies SP Aaron Cook (15-8), whose scheduled Thursday start was pushed back because of lower back fatigue and tightness, won for the first time in three August outings as Colorado defeated Washington 7-2 on Sunday. The right-hander allowed two runs on seven hits over five innings, walked three, struck out four and averted his first three-game losing streak of the season.

Analysis: Cook had allowed 11 runs on 21 hits over his last two starts, so his owners will be glad to see some kind of improvement Sunday, even if this outing wasn't one of his best. In Fantasy Week 21 (Aug. 18-24), Cook will get one start vs. Cincinnati on Saturday. Cook held the Reds to one run on five hits over eight innings in a victory. While his value has to drop a little after three average starts, Cook remains a decent mid-rotation option in most Fantasy formats

Colorado ace Aaron Cook got a little bit of his groove back today as recent struggles have put him in a bad way, pitching five innings to allow two runs (both earned) on seven hits with three walks and four strikeouts as the Rockies pulled the 7-2 win over Washington.Cook was riding consecutive losses coming in, giving up 11 earned runs over those starts. He has not gotten past the sixth inning in each of his last three starts and it appears fatigue may be settling in.

Cook (14-8, 3.87 ERA) had not been fully healthy since pitching three innings in the All-Star Game. He lost his past two starts, including one against the Nationals at Coors Field.

The Associated Press reports Colorado Rockies SP Aaron Cook (back) is scheduled to return to the rotation Sunday, Aug. 17.

Troy E. Renck, of The Denver Post, reports Colorado Rockies SP Aaron Cook (back) threw on the side Friday, Aug. 15, and hopes to pitch Sunday, Aug. 17, against the Washington Nationals.

Aaron Cook will start Sunday's series finale with the Nationals, according to MLB.com. He was scratched from Thursday's outing because of fatigue and tightness in the small of his back.Cook has been fighting it the last three times out. Hopefully the extra rest will allow his to get back on track.

Aaron Cook will start for the Rockies on Sunday. After giving up 11 runs in his first 11 1/3 innings this month, his Thursday start was pushed back due to tightness in the small of his back. [...]

News: The Denver Post reports that Rockies SP Aaron Cook threw a side session Thursday and said his stiff back felt fine. He said he hopes to pitch Sunday in the series finale at Washington.

Analysis: Cook looks to be OK for Sunday, but keep an eye on his status heading into Fantasy Week 21 (Aug. 18-24) as he is a nice mixed league option when healthy

Aaron Cook, who is recovering from a sore back, threw a side session Thursday and indicated that he hopes to start as soon as Sunday against Washington, according to the Denver Post.Team officials expect to make a decision today. Given that he threw all his pitches pain free, the latest Cook would likely pitch is Tuesday in Los Angeles. Cook could be solid down the stretch as a fantasy hurler if he is fully healthy.

Aaron Cook (back) threw a bullpen session Thursday and said afterward that he hopes to start as soon as Sunday against the Nationals. Cook was originally slated to start Thursday, but was scratched due to a sore back. [...]

News: Rockies RHP Aaron Cook will miss his start Thursday due to lower back stiffness. Cook, who made his first All-Star Game this year, said he will throw on the side Thursday or Friday and a decision will be made then on the date of his next start.

Analysis: Cook has a 7.36 ERA in his last three starts and looks like himself again -- as in the Aaron Cook of before this season. Still, he has 14 wins and a 3.87 ERA, so don't cut bait with him yet. It isn't known when he'll pitch next or even who will take over for him on Thursday. Check back for the details

The Associated Press reports Colorado Rockies SP Aaron Cook (fatigue, back) will throw on the side either Thursday, Aug. 14, or Friday, Aug. 15, and a decision will be made on when he will make his next start.

Cook, whose 172 innings are the second-most of his career, has struggled mightily of late, surrendering 11 earned runs on 21 hits while suffering losses in each of his last two starts. The ace right-hander stated that his back "locked up on [him]" after each of those two outings, though he had to be convinced before agreeing to skip Thursday's start. He said he plans to throw his next side session either Thursday or Friday of this week.

Thomas Harding, of MLB.com, reports Colorado Rockies SP Glendon Rusch will start Thursday, Aug. 14, in place of SP Aaron Cook (fatigue, back).

Updating a previous report, Thomas Harding, of MLB.com, reports Colorado Rockies SP Aaron Cook (fatigue, back) will miss his next start scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 14, because of fatigue that has created a back problem. There is no timetable for Cook's return to the rotation.

Aaron Cook had certainly not been pitching like the All-Star he was, and the cause of that may be a stiff back that will sideline him for his next start, according to the Denver Post. The team hopes this move will mean he will not have to go on the DL.Cook has lost his last two games, and his effectiveness has been waning, which left many to believe he had some sort of malady. Cook's ERA has risen to 3.87, though he has been an asset in fantasy leagues and will continue to be so when fully healthy.

Aaron Cook had certainly not been pitching like the All-Star he was, and the cause of that may be a stiff back that will sideline him for his next start, according to the Denver Post. The team hopes he will not have to go on the DL.Cook has lost his last two games, and his effectiveness has been waning, so many figured there was some sort of malady. Cook's ERA has risen to 3.87, though he has been an asset in fantasy leagues and will continue to be so when fully healthy.

Aaron Cook will miss his Thursday start due to a sore back. Cook has given up 11 runs in his last 11 1/3 innings of work. The team hopes that by pushing him back he'll be able to avoid the disabled list, but they aren't sure just how much time he'll miss. [...]

Troy E. Renck, of The Denver Post, reports Colorado Rockies SP Jorge De La Rosa could start Thursday, Aug. 14, if SP Aaron Cook (fatigue) is unable to pitch.

Troy E. Renck, of The Denver Post, reports Colorado Rockies SS Aaron Cook (fatigue) is unlikely to make his next start Thursday, Aug. 14, against the Arizona Diamondbacks, according to a major league source. Cook is apparently suffering through a tired stage but is not expected to land on the disabled list.

Colorado Rockies SP Aaron Cook allowed six runs on 10 hits over 5 2/3 innings Saturday, Aug. 9, against the San Diego Padres, according to The Associated Press. He walked none and struck out two, and fell to 14-8 on the year.

News: At the beginning of Saturday's game against the Padres, Rockies SP Aaron Cook looked like himself again. Then came the five-run sixth inning. In all, Cook allowed six runs on 10 hits in 5 2/3 innings, striking out two and walking none. He lost for the second straight start.

Analysis: Cook has a 7.36 ERA in his last three starts and looks like himself again -- as in the Aaron Cook of before this season. Still, he has 14 wins and a 3.87 ERA, so don't cut bait with him yet. His next start is scheduled for Friday at Washington

He started as the ace of the staff but is falling like a brick in the second half as the Rockies fall out of the NL West race. Likewise, starter Aaron Cook has fallen 8-3 to the Padres this evening, pitching just 5 2/3 innings to allow six runs (all earned) on 10 hits with no walks and two strikeouts.Cook falls to 14-8, suffering consecutive losses for the first time since June. Thus far this month, he has surrendered 11 total earned runs.

Cook lost for the second straight outing and allowed four or more earned earns for the third consecutive start. The 29-year-old right-hander dropped to 14-8 and now has a 3.87 ERA, the highest it's been since his first start of the season. Cook will look to rebound in his next scheduled start Aug. 14 at home vs. Arizona.

News: Season-long overachiever Aaron Cook allowed seven runs -- four earned -- on 11 hits in 5 2/3 innings Monday against the Nationals, losing for the seventh time this season. He issued one walk and recorded three strikeouts.

Analysis: Cook has allowed at least four earned runs in three of his last six starts, but he hurled a complete-game shutout just before that stretch began. He remains prone to the occasional off night, but with 14 wins, he deserves to start in Fantasy. His next start is scheduled for Saturday against the Padres

That's the seventh time this season that Cook has been torched for double-digit hits, a stat that speaks to his struggles to keep the ball down in the zone. Monday's shellacking might have caught some owners by surprise, as the 29-year-old righty went 4-1 with a 3.25 ERA in July, inarguably his best month since the season's first. He'll look to bounce back when he next takes the mound, Aug. 9 at home against a suspect Padres lineup.

Aaron Cook lost his seventh game of the season by allowing the Washington Nationals to score seven runs, four of them earned, on 11 hits in 5.2 innings.Cook is still a top option in all fantasy leagues, and his 14 wins remain second in the NL.

MLB.com reports Colorado Rockies SP Aaron Cook (14-6, 3.53 ERA) will start Monday, Aug. 4, against the Washington Nationals.