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5/17/2013 |
Rockies seek more of the same from Chatwood
Rockies right-hander Tyler Chatwood left a stunning last impression the last time he was in the Majors -- six scoreless innings in a 12-2 victory over the Dodgers on April 29. Now the Rockies are counting on him to do the same Saturday.
5/17/2013 |
Nicasio's start bumped to Sunday
By calling up Tyler Chatwood to pitch Saturday, the Rockies will give right-hander Juan Nicasio an extra day's rest. Nicasio, who has struggled on and off this season, will start Sunday in the finale of the four-game set with the Giants.
5/17/2013 |
Francis working toward swift retun
Rockies left-hander Jeff Francis, placed on the disabled list Thursday with a left groin strain, rode a stationary bike and did some throwing Friday in an effort to stay sharp and possibly shorten his time out of action.
5/17/2013 |
Helton, Arrenado homers have place in MLB lore
The consecutive second-inning home runs Thursday by Rockies veteran first baseman Todd Helton and rookie third baseman Nolan Arenado produced some age-difference trivia.
5/17/2013 |
Today's MLB starting lineups: May 17
Every lineup, every day, as they are made public by the clubs.
5/16/2013 |
Rockies come out slugging, see lead slip away
The Rockies erupted with three home runs through the first three innings, staking themselves to a 6-0 lead only to see it fade into an 8-6 defeat.
5/16/2013 |
Bumgarner, De La Rosa rolling into rematch
San Francisco's Madison Bumgarner and Colorado's Jorge De La Rosa will take the mound on Friday a little more than a month after squaring off at AT&T Park in a 4-2 win for the Giants.
5/16/2013 |
Garland seeking longer leash, increased pitch count
Starting pitcher Jon Garland was upset about coming out of the game after five innings Wednesday in Chicago, feeling that he's ready for deeper pitch counts.
5/16/2013 |
Rox recall LeMahieu after hot start at Triple-A
From DJ LeMahieu's perspective, Thursday's callup from Triple-A Colorado Springs was about 40 games overdue.
5/16/2013 |
Francis lands on DL with groin strain; Scahill called up
Left-hander Jeff Francis, who pitched six sterling innings of one-run ball against the Cubs on Tuesday, went on the disabled list Thursday with a left groin strain.
5/16/2013 |
Today's MLB starting lineups: May 16
Every lineup, every day, as they are made public by the clubs.
5/15/2013 |
Rockies begin big stretch at Coors this weekend
The Rockies built their confidence with a 17-hit, 9-4 victory over the Cubs on Tuesday night, and had a chance Wednesday to finish .500 on their road trip before losing, 6-3. But the first big stretch begins this weekend with four games against the defending World Series champion Giants at Coors Field.
5/15/2013 |
Club racking up quality starts in bunches this year
Count the quality start as one of baseball's most maligned measurements. The minimum standard -- six innings and three earned runs -- computes to a 4.50 ERA, which is the quality of the back of the rotation. But when a team isn't meeting that standard consistently, like the 2012 Rockies, it means a lot.
5/15/2013 |
Arenado displaying defensive prowess at third
Tuesday night's 9-4 victory over the Cubs wasn't in doubt, but things could have become hairy after two errors led to a mini Cubs rally in the eighth. But Rockies rookie third baseman Nolan Arenado quieted that by diving toward the line and making a strong throw to beat Alfonso Soriano to end the inning.
5/15/2013 |
Garland takes loss, wishes he could've gone deeper
Rockies right-hander Jon Garland pitched five innings and watched four Wednesday night. That was way too much time as a spectator, as far as he was concerned. He gave up three runs and two homers, including a two-run shot to Cubs pitcher Jeff Samardzija, and took his fourth loss in five starts, 6-3, at Wrigley Field in front of 38,083.
5/15/2013 |
Rockies ready for big test against Giants
There's one major hurdle in Colorado's quest to compete in one of baseball's most competitive divisions: the San Francisco Giants, who come to town Thursday night for the first game of a four-game set at Coors Field.
5/15/2013 |
Today's MLB starting lineups: May 15
Every lineup, every day, as they are made public by the clubs.
5/14/2013 |
Oswalt sharp on journey back to Majors
Veteran right-hander Roy Oswalt's fastball and his overall pitch mix was better in his second extended spring training outing on Tuesday than it was in his first. If all goes well in his next outing on Saturday, Oswalt likely will join Double-A Tulsa
5/14/2013 |
Nicasio to remain in Rockies' rotation
For now, the Rockies are still counting on right-hander Juan Nicasio in their starting rotation.
5/14/2013 |
Fowler looking to regain his hitting stroke
Rockies center fielder Dexter Fowler spent a beautiful 80-degree afternoon at Wrigley Field taking easy swings, hoping to regain his effectiveness.
5/14/2013 |
Arenado takes in atmosphere at Wrigley
Rockies rookie third baseman Nolan Arenado, just 22, came to town marveling at the history of Wrigley Field.
5/14/2013 |
CarGo homers twice, gets five hits in Rox win
Carlos Gonzalez homered twice among his career-high five hits to back Rockies lefty Jeff Francis, who allowed one run on three hits over six innings in a 9-4 win over the Cubs at Wrigley Field on Tuesday night.
5/14/2013 |
Samardzija faces Rox seeking second win
Jeff Samardzija, who hasn't won since Opening Day, will look to return to the victory column against Jon Garland and the Rockies on Wednesday.
5/14/2013 |
Today's MLB starting lineups: May 14
Every lineup, every day, as they are made public by the clubs.
5/13/2013 |
Cuddyer could spend minimum time on DL
Rockies head athletic trainer Keith Dugger said it is possible outfielder/first baseman Michael Cuddyer can go on a rehab assignment and return from the 15-day disabled list when he is eligible on May 24, based on how Cuddyer's neck has responded to treatment for past injuries. More Results > |
