Colorado Rockies

It didn't make big headlines on the East Coast because West Coast games end so late, but Andres Galarraga highlighted the week with his 30th home run Tuesday to join Dante Bichette, Larry Walker and Vinny Castilla and give the Colorado Rockies four players with 30 or more homers.The only other time that happened was in 1977, when Steve Garvey, Reggie Smith, Dusty Baker and Ron Cey combined to hit 125 and lead the Los Angeles Dodgers into the World Series.No doubt, Dodgers fans would be quick to point out that their heroes didn't have the benefit of Denver's rarefied air to set the major-league record for most 30-homer performances, but that should not detract from Colorado's 1995 power surge.

The Orioles will draw more than 3 million fans for the third time in their history this season, the club announced yesterday.With eight home games remaining, the Orioles' attendance is 2,733,152.The Orioles and Colorado Rockies -- who went over the 3-million mark last night -- will be the only teams to reach the plateau in the 1995 season, which was shortened to 144 games because of the players strike.The Orioles also drew more than 3 million in 1992 (3,567,819) and 1993 (3,644,965)."We would like to extend our sincere thanks to the fans of Baltimore," said Joe Foss, the Orioles' vice chairman of business and finance.

BaseballOrioles -- Activated CF Curtis Goodwin from 15-day DL.Colorado Rockies -- Activated former Orioles C Matt Nokes from 15-day DL.Kansas City Royals -- Recalled DH Bob Hamelin and OF Les Norman from Triple-A Omaha, C Mike Sweeney from Single-A Wilmington, and P Rusty Meacham from Single-A Springfield.Montreal Expos -- Recalled P Bryan Eversgerd and P Curt Schmidt from Triple-A Ottawa.New York Yankees -- Recalled OF Ruben Rivera and SS Derek Jeter from Triple-A Columbus.Toronto Blue Jays -- Recalled C Carlos Delgado, IF Howard Battle and P Ken Robinson from Triple-A Syracuse.

BaseballOrioles -- Announced that OF Kimera Bartee was activated by Double-A Bowie at the request of the Minnesota Twins, who are looking to take Bartee as the player to be named in the Scott Erickson-Scott Klingenbeck trade.Chicago White Sox -- Activated C Mike LaValliere from the 15-day DL. Optioned C Barry Lyons to Triple-A Nashville.Cincinnati Reds -- Placed OF-1B Eric Anthony on the 15-day DL. Recalled P Johnny Ruffin from Triple-A Indianapolis.Colorado Rockies -- Designated IF Jim Tatum for assignment.

BaseballChicago White Sox -- Activated P Jason Bere from the 15-day DL. Optioned P Rod Bolton to Triple-A Nashville.Colorado Rockies -- Recalled P Bruce Ruffin off medical rehabilitation. Optioned P David Nied to Triple-A Colorado Springs.Oakland Athletics -- Placed P Ron Darling on waivers for the purpose of giving him his unconditional release. Recalled P Doug Johns from Triple-A Edmonton.FootballNFL -- Fined Pittsburgh Steelers LB Greg Lloyd $12,000 for making a concussion- inducing hit Green Bay Packers QB Brett Favre.

BaseballAtlanta Braves -- Released Triple-A 3B Gary Scott.Colorado Rockies -- Placed P Marvin Freeman on the 15-day DL with a strained left side. Recalled P David Nied from Triple-A Colorado Springs.Montreal Expos -- Double-A Harrisburg activated P Scott Gentile from the DL, placed P Antonio Grissom on the DL, retroactive to Aug. 10, and added P Ralph Diaz from Triple-A Ottawa.Pittsburgh Pirates -- Added P Matt Ryan and P Brian Shouse to Double-A Carolina roster. Sent P Sean Lawrence from Carolina to Single-A Lynchburg.

BaseballOrioles -- Signed P Mike Hartley and assigned him to Triple-A Rochester.Cincinnati Reds -- Claimed IF Mariano Duncan off waivers from the Philadelphia Phillies and announced that IF Brian Koelling will be awarded to the Phillies as consideration for the waiver claim.Cleveland Indians -- Agreed to terms with P Dennis Martinez on a contract for the 1996 season.Colorado Rockies -- Agreed to terms with C Ben Petrick. Optioned P Mark Thompson to Triple-A Colorado Springs. Recalled P Roger Bailey from Colorado Springs.

The Sun's national baseball writer, Peter Schmuck, ranks the major leagues' 28 teams.Rank, Team, Previous rank, Comment1. California Angels -- 4. -- Have earned their wings.2. Cleveland Indians -- 1. -- Could go 0 for August and still outdistance AL Central.3. Atlanta Braves -- 2. -- Can phone it in the rest of the way.4. Cincinnati Reds -- 3. -- Bowden pulls two big deals in a week. That's a career for some GMs.5. Los Angeles Dodgers -- 10. -- Beefed up pitching staff could throw first-place Rockies for a loss.