A handshake and a civil conversation — that’s how Rockies manager Jim Tracy and Phillies manager Charlie Manuel put an end to any lingering hostility over “Binoculargate.” Tracy and Manuel spoke for a few minutes during the Rockies’ batting practice. It was the first time the two had talked since Major League Baseball warned the Phillies about cheating after their bullpen coach used binoculars to steal signs May 12 at Coors Field.
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Center fielder Dexter Fowler is fighting a nasty slump, collecting just one hit in his last 32 at-bats with 11 strikeouts.
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After striking out four times Thursday, Clint Barmes was given Friday off. Barmes, who will start today, was admittedly pressing with runners in scoring position. Jonathan Herrera started at short for the first time this season.
