{
  "id": 4554604,
  "title": "Rockies bench rookie Cole Carrigg after he flipped off Braves fans from the outfield",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/rockies-bench-rookie-cole-carrigg-after-he-flipped-off-braves-fans",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-31T02:36:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/article/rockies-bench-rookie-cole-carrigg-after-he-flipped-off-braves-fans-from-the-outfield-023621118.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Colorado Rockies have temporarily removed rookie outfielder Cole Carrigg from the lineup after he flipped off Braves fans during a game. The incident occurred in the eighth inning of the Rockies' 2-1 loss to the Braves on Saturday. The Rockies had a 1-0 lead, but Atlanta scored to take a 2-1 lead on a two-run double by Michael Harris. Carrigg tried to make a diving play in center field, but the ball bounced off his glove and the Braves took a two-run lead.\n\nFollowing the play, Carrigg was seen flipping off the Braves fans in the stands. This behavior led to his benching for two days by Rockies manager Warren Schaeffer. Schaeffer stated that Carrigg's actions were embarrassing to the organization and unacceptable. Carrigg apologized to his teammates and the organization, expressing regret for his behavior. Despite the setback, Carrigg remains passionate about playing and giving his best effort for the team. He did not start the next game but came on as a pinch hitter and defensive replacement. The Rockies continue their season at home against the Orioles in a three-game series.",
  "summary": "Carrigg heard something he didn't like from the Atlanta bleachers after just missing the ball on a diving play in the outfield. He responded in kind.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Rockies scratch Ryan Feltner from start against Braves, Zach Agnos to open in a bullpen game",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/rockies-scratch-ryan-feltner-from-start-against-braves-zach-agnos-to",
        "published": "2026-08-29T19:09:35.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Michael Harris II’s 2-run double lifts the Braves past the Rockies 2-1 for sixth straight win",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/michael-harris-iis-2-run-double-lifts-the-braves-past-the-rockies-2-1",
        "published": "2026-08-29T23:28:28.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}