matt holliday

The Oakland Athletics have acquired star outfielder Matt Holliday from the Colorado Rockies, SI.com has learned.

The A's are close to acquiring left fielder Matt Holliday from the Rockies, according to major-league sources.

Star outfielder Matt Holliday appears headed to the Oakland Athletics. Two people familiar with the proposed deal say the A's and the Colorado Rockies have reached a tentative agreement.

Both people spoke on condition of anonymity because the trade has not been finalized. It was unclear who Colorado would get for the two-time All-Star.

Apparently, the Bay Area is a lovely place for a Holliday ... Matt Holliday. The Rockies are close to sending their star OF to the A's.

Matt Holliday's Coors Field stats might not apply in St. Louis, which is why the Cards should be trade-skeptical, Ken Rosenthal says.

The world champion Phillies are one of the most aggressive pursuers of Rockies superstar outfielder Matt Holliday, sources tell SI.com.

Matt Holliday homered and National League pitchers wriggled out of trouble several times to build a 2-0 lead over the AL through six innings in the All-Star game Tuesday night at Yankee Stadium.

Lance Berkman added a long sacrifice fly for the NL, trying to snap an 0-10-1 skid in the Midsummer Classic since its most recent victory in 1996 at Philadelphia's Veterans Stadium.

David Wright of the New York Mets will replace injured Alfonso Soriano of the Chicago Cubs on the National League All-Star roster.

All-Star manager Clint Hurdle of the Colorado Rockies made the announcement Friday. Colorado outfielder Matt Holliday, originally selected as a reserve, will replace Soriano in the starting lineup.

Soriano, on the disabled list since June 12 with a broken left hand, will attend the festivities. Wright, who is batting .

David Wright of the New York Mets will replace injured Alfonso Soriano of the Chicago Cubs on the National League All-Star roster.

All-Star manager Clint Hurdle of the Colorado Rockies made the announcement Friday. Colorado outfielder Matt Holliday, originally selected as a reserve, will replace Soriano in the starting lineup.