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| Jorge De La Rosa collected the loss as the Rockies fell to the Dodgers 1-3 on Thursday. De La Rosa only allowed one earned run while striking out three in six innings of work. |
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| Willy Taveras could be traded in the off-season, according to the Denver Post. A move to Washington is believed to be a top possibility. |
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| Ryan Speier was recalled from Triple-A in order to take the roster spot of reliever Matt Herges, who was put on the disabled list, according to the Rocky Mountain News. |
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| Matt Herges has been put on the disabled list by the Rockies as he continues to suffer from lower back stiffness, according to the Rocky Mountain News. |
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| Chris Iannetta was scratched from Tuesday's lineup as he is dealing with a bruised left foot, according to the Denver Post. He thinks he will be fine and said, "It swelled up on the flight here. It's not a big deal." |
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| Ryan Spilborghs, who is recovering from a left oblique strain, is set to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Colorado Springs Wednesday, according to the Denver Post. He has been out since July 9. |
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| Rockies young RHP Ubaldo Jimenez enjoyed a short but productive outing on the mound this evening, giving up three runs (all earned) on eight hits with one walk and seven strikeouts. |
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| Rockies third baseman Ian Stewart was a top dog at the park in the 8-3 win over the Dodgers, going 2-for-3 with his ninth homer of the season, totaling an amazing five RBIs and one run scored. |
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| The Rockies took the bats to the Dodgers this evening, beating LA 8-3. The leader of the cause, once again, was outfielder Matt Holliday, going 4-for-5 with his 32nd double and 24th homer of the season, totaling one RBI and two runs scored. |
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| Rockies trainer Keith Dugger was upbeat after getting back specialist Dr. Robert Watkins review of first baseman Todd Helton’s situation, according to the Rocky Mountain News. He said Watkins confirmed the problem with the L5 disk, and recommended continuation of the rehab program Dugger had in place. “The problem we have is we don’t have a time frame before us for stepping back into baseball activities,” said Dugger. “We have to move step by step. Todd felt really good (Tuesday).” |
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| The Royals are interested in Kip Wells, who was recently designated for assignment by the Rockies, according to the Denver Post. |
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| Willy Taveras extended his five game hitting streak on Sunday with a 3-4 performance. More important for most of his owners, he also stole a base for the fifth straight game. |
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| Colorado ace Aaron Cook got a little bit of his groove back today as recent struggles have put him in a bad way, pitching five innings to allow two runs (both earned) on seven hits with three walks and four strikeouts as the Rockies pulled the 7-2 win over Washington. |
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| The Nationals posted more hits but weren't nearly as efficient as the Rockies, falling 7-2, thanks to guys like third baseman Ian Stewart. Stewart went 1-for-2 with two walks and his eighth homer of the season, totaling three RBIs and two runs scored on the day. |
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| Scott Podsednik, who is recovering from a fractured hand, will begin a four-game rehab assignment with Triple-A Colorado Springs on Monday, according to the Rocky Mountain News. Manager Clint Hurdle said Podsednik "potentially could be ready" to be activated from the DL Friday for the start of a series with the Reds.
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| The Rocky Mountain News indicates that Jorge De La Rosa is back in the Rockies' rotation, and Glendon Rusch moves to the bullpen. Manager Clint Hurdle said, "Jorge is growing up and I think a vote of confidence right about now might be something that can help him."
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| Ian Stewart went 2-for-5 with a double, two runs, and two RBI on Saturday night. He has had a slow August but is still hitting .322-4-24-17 in 27 games since the All-Star break. |
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| The Rockies routed the Nationals on Saturday night, and Troy Tulowitzki led the charge. He went 3-for-5 with a double, two runs, and three RBI. |
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| Jorge De La Rosa put together a rare solid start Friday, allowing three runs on six hits and three walks while striking out seven over six innings in a win over Washington. |
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| Brad Hawpe continued his recent hot streak with a single and his 20th homer of the season Friday. Hawpe is batting .522 with three homers and seven RBI over the last six games. |
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| Willy Taveras didn't start Friday, but he came into the game as a pinch hitter and picked up two hits and two steals in the Rockies' win. |
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| Todd Helton is nowhere near recovered from his strained back, according to MLB.com. Head trainer Keith Dugger said Helton progresses as long as the team keeps him on light activity. That means no swinging the bat. |
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| Ryan Spilborghs is gradually increasing his baseball-related activity and may be ready to begin a rehab assignment soon, according to MLB.com. He's been out since July 9 with a left oblique strain. |
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| Scott Podsednik will take full-scale batting practice on Saturday and likely begin a rehab assignment next week, according to MLB.com. He has been sidelined with a fractured pinky on his left hand. |
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| Yorvit Torrealba's left knee felt much better Friday and he went through normal pregame activity, according to MLB.com. Manager Clint Hurdle said Torrealba may start on Saturday. |
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| Garrett Atkins was back in the starting lineup Friday after missing three starts with strep throat. |
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| Aaron Cook will start Sunday's series finale with the Nationals, according to MLB.com. He was scratched from Thursday's outing because of fatigue and tightness in the small of his back. |
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| Jayson Nix suffered a laceration above his left eye in Team USA's loss to Cuba Friday and will not return to play during the Games, according to MLB.com. |
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| Jorge De La Rosa returns to the rotation tonight for the first time in nearly two weeks against the Nationals. De La Rosa is 0-1 with a 4.26 ERA in two career starts against the Nationals, but his last start came against what is expected to be the same lineup tonight when he allowed two runs on six hits striking out six and walking two at Coors Field. |
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| Rockies catcher Yorvit Torrealba has a small meniscus tear, located in his left knee, according to the Rocky Mountain News. |
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| Jorge De La Rosa will get back to being a starting pitcher after having been demoted to the bullpen when the Rockies acquired Livan Hernandez, according to ColoradoRockies.com. |
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| Matt Holliday hit a solo home run as part of a 1-for-3 performance in the Rockies 6-2 loss to the Diamondbacks. |
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| Rockies outfielder Willy Taveras continues to add to his career-high stolen base total as he picked up another, his 53rd, in his team's loss to Arizona. |
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| Yorvit Torrealba has been scratched from Thursday's lineup due to an undisclosed injury, according to the AP. |
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| Cory Sullivan has been optioned to Triple-A Colorado Springs, according to the AP. Catcher Adam Melhuse was recalled from Colorado Springs as the corresponding move. |
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| Adam Melhuse has been recalled from Triple-A Colorado Springs, according to the AP. Cory Sullivan was optioned to Colorado Springs to make room on the roster. |
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| Aaron Cook, who is recovering from a sore back, threw a side session Thursday and indicated that he hopes to start as soon as Sunday against Washington, according to the Denver Post. |
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| Garrett Atkins missed his second straight game Wednesday due to strep throat and his status for Thursday is uncertain, according to the Denver Post. He can barely swallow due to the ailment, but said, "I am going to try to play, but I still have to see how I feel and what the trainers think. I don't want to go backward as far as getting better or hurt myself because my body is weak."
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| Rockies pitcher Jeff Francis did not factor into the decision, but he did throw a solid game, which was a vast improvement from previous starts. Francis went six innings and allowed three runs in the Rockies win over Arizona. |
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| Brad Hawpe went 3-for-3 with his 19th home run of the season and three RBI to help lead the Rockies past Arizona by a score of 6-5. |
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| Ryan Spilborghs took some swings in a batting cage as he continues to rehab his left oblique strain, but maintained that there was no timetable for his return, according to the Rocky Mountain News. |
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| Garrett Atkins will miss his second game in as many nights tonight due to a case of strep throat, according to the Denver Post. It is probable that he will miss Thursday's game as well. |
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| Scott Podsednik was given clearance to begin swinging a bat on Tuesday and hopes to be on a minor league rehab assignment by this weekend, according to the Rocky Mountain News. He has been out since July 28 with a fractured little finger on his left hand. |
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| Rockies shortstop Troy Tulowitzki went 0-for-4 on the night, and saw his club lose to Arizona by the score of 4-2. |
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| Ubaldo Jimenez saw his won-loss record drop to 8-11 as in six inning he surrendered 11 hits and four earned runs to the Diamondbacks. |
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| Aaron Cook had certainly not been pitching like the All-Star he was, and the cause of that may be a stiff back that will sideline him for his next start, according to the Denver Post. The team hopes this move will mean he will not have to go on the DL. |
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| Ian Stewart was named the NL Rookie of the Month for July after leading NL Rookies with a .432 average and 15 RBI, according to the Miami Herald. Stewart also hit a home run and five doubles leading to a .614 SLG and a .519 OBP. |
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| Rockies first baseman Todd Helton was moved from the 15-day DL to the 60-day DL after continuing to experience back problems, according to MLB.com. |
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| Rockies outfielder Brad Hawpe went 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI's to lead the way for Colorado, though they lost to San Diego 16-7. |
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| It was not a good debut for Livan Hernandez in a Rockies uniform. He pitched just 2.2 innings, allowed seven hits and nine earned runs while walking four in his team's loss to the Padres. |
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| Livan Hernandez has been activated and will start Sunday's game against San Diego, according to the AP. Kip Wells has been designated for assignment to make room for Hernandez on the roster. |
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| Kip Wells has been designated for assignment, according to the AP. |
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| He started as the ace of the staff but is falling like a brick in the second half as the Rockies fall out of the NL West race. Likewise, starter Aaron Cook has fallen 8-3 to the Padres this evening, pitching just 5 2/3 innings to allow six runs (all earned) on 10 hits with no walks and two strikeouts. |
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| The Padres and Rockies continued to battle in the NL West with the Pads finding the path to victory, winning 8-3 despite the best efforts of Colorado outfielder Matt Holliday. Holliday went 2-for-4 at the dish with two runs scored. |
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| Good news for fantasy owners of Rockies third sacker Garrett Atkins: he has consistently had big-time success against Padres hurler Greg Maddux in his career. Atkins is hitting .464 (13-for-28) with two home runs, a double and a triple off the future Hall of Famer. |
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| Garrett Atkins had three hits and knocked in three RBI for the Rockies on Friday. |
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| Brian Fuentes earned save number 21 on Friday with a clean ninth inning against the Padres. |
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| Livan Hernandez will make his first start as a member of the Rockies organization on Sunday, according to MLB.com. Jorge De La Rosa will move to the bullpen to provide Livan a spot in the rotation. |
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| The Colorado Rockies were swept in a doubleheader by Washington, but outfielder Matt Holliday had a nice day, going 1-for-3 with a run scored and a stolen base. |
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| Ubaldo Jimenez walked six batters and gave up six earned runs on eight hits and took his tenth loss as the Rockies lost to the Nationals 6-3. |
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| Troy Tulowitzki got on base twice, with a walk and a single in a 1-for-3 day in the Rockies loss to Washington. |
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| Jeff Francis lost his eighth game of the season, throwing just 5.1 innings and allowing five earned runs on eight hits, including two home runs. |
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| With the Rockies/Nationals game being rained out, Jeff Francis' return from the DL will be pushed back to Thursday, when the two teams will play a doubleheader. |
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| The Rockies activated Jeff Francis from the DL Wednesday. Francis, who was out with inflammation in his left shoulder, will start tonight against the Nationals. |
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| The Rockies optioned Steven Register to Triple-A Colorado Springs Wednesday. He struck out the only batter he faced while with the club. |
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| The Rockies earned the big 8-2 win over Washington this evening in large part due to the performance of LHP Jorge De La Rosa , going seven innings to allow two runs (both earned) on six hits with two walks and six strikeouts. |
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| Updating an earlier story, Colorado general manager Dan O'Dowd would not confirm a report that the team had claimed starter Livan Hernandez on trade waivers Tuesday, according to the Associated Press. “I can’t comment on that,” O’Dowd said. “I will say we are looking for another starting pitcher.” A Denver Post report on its Website cited a major league source confirming the Rockies put in a claim for the Hernandez. The right-hander was put on waivers by the Minnesota Twins. |
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| As hoped, the Rockies will welcome Jeff Francis back to the mound on Wednesday, according to MLB.com. |
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| RHP Livan Hernandez , designated for assignment by the Twins, was claimed off waivers by the Rockies on Tuesday, according to FoxSports.com. |
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| Following yesterday's MRI exam, doctors now believe Colorado first baseman Todd Helton is suffering from a degenerative back condition, harbored by recurring disc problems that may cause pain for years to come, according to the MLB.com. "He's got a degenerative back," Rockies trainer Keith Dugger said. "It's the same problems he's been having, so we're going to take things slowly." |
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| Matt Holliday had another extra-base hit in last night's game against the Nationals. He extended his hitting streak to six games. During the hitting streak he has three home runs, two doubles, five RBI, and eight runs scored. |
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| Brad Hawpe went 2-for-4 with two RBI in the Rockies loss to Washington. |
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| Aaron Cook lost his seventh game of the season by allowing the Washington Nationals to score seven runs, four of them earned, on 11 hits in 5.2 innings. |
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| Valerio de los Santos was designated for assignment by the Colorado Rockies today, according to MLB.com. In his stead, Steven Register was recalled from Triple-A. |
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| Rockies first baseman Todd Helton underwent an MRI after having a setback while attempting to rehab his lower back, reports the Denver Post. |
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| Jeff Francis is expected to be activated from the DL Wednesday following his battle with left shoulder inflammation, according to the Denver Post. |
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| The Rockies came from behind to get the win, but the pitching provided by LHP Glendon Rusch kept Colorado in position to do so, winning 3-2 with one run in each of the final three innings. Rusch pitched 5 1/3 innings, allowing just two runs (both earned) on six hits with one walk and eight strikeouts. |
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| The Marlins thought they were cruising to a win only to allow three runs over the final three innings to fall, 3-2, to the Colorado Rockies. The Rocks posted just four hits on the day, but outfielder Matt Holliday kept them efficient with a solo homer in the seventh, his 21st of the year, representing his only hit on the day. Holliday went 1-for-4 with the one RBI and one run scored. |
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| Matt Holliday went 3-for-4 with two solo homers in Saturday's 5-3 loss to the Marlins. |
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| The Denver Post states that Todd Helton has suffered another setback in his recovery from a back ailment. Helton hit off a tee and did soft-toss in the batting cage on consecutive days this week, after which his back problems flared up. The team is classifying his ailment as back spasms, though they believe it is related to his lower disk injury.
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| Ryan Spilborghs, who is recovering from a left oblique strain, played catch this week, according to the Denver Post. |
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| Willy Taveras swiped two bags on Friday night to reach 50 for the first time in his four year career. |
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| Ubaldo Jimenez won his fourth straight start allowing just two hits while striking out 10 in seven shutout innings against the Marlins. |
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| Since Jeff Baker went 3-for-6 on Sunday against the Reds, with a home run and two RBI, he's 0-15 with four strike outs. This is Baker's M.O. and owners who roster the Rockies starting second baseman have to be prepared for prolonged slumps. |
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| Rockies pitcher Jeff Francis should make his return to the team on Thursday, when he will be activated off the disabled list, according to the Denver Post. |
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| The St. Louis Cardinals were making an attempt to acquire Rockies reliever Brian Fuentes, but balked when the price tag was said to be not only catching prospect Bryan Anderson, but a pitching prospect as well, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. |
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