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• Rockies option Rutledge to Colorado Springs

  May 22, 2013 10:56 PM

  DENVER (AP) - The Colorado Rockies have optioned infielder Josh Rutledge to Triple-A Colorado Springs, with outfielder Michael Cuddyer (kuh-DY'-ur) potentially coming off the disabled list Friday. Rutledge opened the season on the Rockies' roster and batted .242 with three doubles, five home runs and 13 RBIs in 43 games.... more »

• De La Rosa helps Rockies to 4-1 win over D-backs

  May 22, 2013 6:31 PM

  DENVER (AP) - Carlos Gonzalez homered and drove in two runs, Jorge De La Rosa pitched effectively into the sixth and the Colorado Rockies beat Arizona 4-1 on Wednesday to take two of three from the Diamondbacks. Dexter Fowler had two hits in his first start in the cleanup spot... more »

• Rosario helps Rockies beat D-backs 5-4 in 10

  May 22, 2013 12:05 AM

  DENVER (AP) - Wilin Rosario drove in Carlos Gonzalez with a one-out single in the 10th inning to lift Colorado past the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-4 on Tuesday night after the Rockies squandered a late four-run lead. Gonzalez hit a double and reliever Matt Reynolds (0-2) intentionally walked Troy Tulowitzki to... more »

• Corbin tosses 3-hitter as D-backs beat Rockies 5-1

  May 20, 2013 11:31 PM

  DENVER (AP) - Patrick Corbin tossed a three-hitter for his first complete game and struck out a career-high 10, lifting the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 5-1 win over the Colorado Rockies on Monday night. Corbin (7-0) joined Randy Johnson as the only lefties in team history to begin the season... more »

• Giants rally for 8-6 win over Rockies

  May 17, 2013 12:17 AM

  DENVER (AP) - Angel Pagan broke a tie with a two-run single in the sixth, Matt Cain settled down after a shaky start and the San Francisco Giants won their 10th straight over Colorado, rallying from a six-run deficit to beat the Rockies 8-6 on Thursday night. Brandon Crawford added... more »

• Samardzija homers, throws 8 innings in Cubs' win over Rockies

  May 15, 2013 11:37 PM

  CHICAGO (AP) - Jeff Samardzija hit a two-run home run and pitched eight strong innings for his first win since opening day and the Chicago Cubs beat the Colorado Rockies 6-3 on Wednesday night. David DeJesus led off the first inning with a home run and Anthony Rizzo had two... more »

• Gonzalez has 2 HRs among 5 hits, Rockies beat Cubs

  May 14, 2013 11:24 PM

  CHICAGO (AP) - Carlos Gonzalez homered twice and finished with a career-high five hits to lead the struggling Colorado Rockies to a 9-4 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday night. Gonzalez was 5 for 5 and fell a triple shy of a cycle, and Eric Young Jr. also homered... more »

• Wood solid as Cubs cruise past Rockies 9-1

  May 13, 2013 11:10 PM

  CHICAGO (AP) - Travis Wood pitched seven scoreless innings and the Chicago Cubs came within two outs of their first shutout since last August in a 9-1 win over the Colorado Rockies on Monday night. Alfonso Soriano homered for Chicago, which has won three straight for the second time this... more »

• Cardinals' Miller retires 27 straight in 1-hitter

  May 10, 2013 11:41 PM

  ST. LOUIS (AP) - Shelby Miller gave up a leadoff single then retired 27 in a row for his first career complete game, leading the St. Louis Cardinals to a 3-0 victory over the Colorado Rockies. Eric Young Jr. had a line drive hit to right field to start the... more »

• Cano helps Yankees to 3-1 win over Rockies

  May 9, 2013 8:10 PM

  DENVER (AP) - CC Sabathia and five relievers held Colorado to four hits, Robinson Cano added a solo homer and the New York Yankees beat the Rockies 3-1 on Thursday in a game that was delayed more than two hours by rain. Cano also had an infield single in the... more »

• Boesch lifts Yankees to 3-2 win over Rockies

  May 8, 2013 11:54 PM

  DENVER (AP) - Pinch-hitter Brennan Boesch hit a tiebreaking infield single with the bases loaded in the ninth off closer Rafael Betancourt and the New York Yankees snapped a five-game skid at Coors Field with a 3-2 win over the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday night. Vernon Wells had a two-run... more »

• De La Rosa outduels Kuroda, Rockies beat Yanks 2-0

  May 7, 2013 11:44 PM

  DENVER (AP) - Jorge De La Rosa pitched six scoreless innings in a steady rain and Carlos Gonzales hit his seventh homer in the Colorado Rockies' 2-0 win over the New York Yankees on Tuesday night. Despite a stellar start from Hiroki Kuroda, the Yankees lost their fifth straight game... more »

• Tulowitzki happy with MRI but sits out vs Yankees

  May 7, 2013 7:31 PM

  DENVER (AP) - Shortstop Troy Tulowitzki was held out of the Colorado Rockies' lineup Tuesday night as a precaution after an MRI revealed minor swelling in his left groin. Tulowitzki missed most of last season with a groin injury that required surgery to remove scar tissue. Rockies athletic trainer Keith... more »

• Longoria lifts Rays to 7-4 win over Rockies

  May 4, 2013 12:40 AM

  DENVER (AP) - Evan Longoria hit a tiebreaking single in the 10th inning and Kelly Johnson later added a two-run homer, helping the Tampa Bay Rays to a 7-4 win over the Colorado Rockies on Friday night. Desmond Jennings also had a two-run homer for the Rays, who improved to... more »

• Tulowitzki sits out with soreness in legs

  May 3, 2013 8:34 PM

  DENVER (AP) - Troy Tulowitzki will miss the game against the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday night with soreness in his legs. Rockies manager Walt Weiss said the team is simply erring on the side of caution with the All-Star shortstop, especially given his history with leg injuries. Weiss thought... more »

• Rockies agree to minor-league deal with RHP Oswalt

  May 2, 2013 7:17 PM

  DENVER (AP) - The Colorado Rockies have agreed to a minor-league deal with three-time All-Star pitcher Roy Oswalt. The team announced the news on their Twitter account Thursday, with Oswalt expected to report to extended spring training. The 35-year-old Oswalt has a career record of 163-96. He's also 4-0 with... more »

• Yankees acquire INF Chris Nelson from Rockies

  May 1, 2013 11:18 PM

  NEW YORK (AP) - Seeking depth for their injury-depleted infield, the New York Yankees have acquired Chris Nelson from the Colorado Rockies for a player to be named or cash. The Yankees announced the trade Wednesday night following a 5-4 victory over the Houston Astros. Second baseman Robinson Cano is... more »

• Torrealba's hit wins it in 12th for Rockies

  April 24, 2013 8:17 PM

  DENVER (AP) - Wilin Rosario scored from second on Yorvit Torrealba's single to left and the Colorado Rockies rallied to beat the Atlanta Braves 6-5 in 12 innings on Wednesday. Michael Cuddyer and Josh Rutledge homered for the Rockies, who ended a three-game skid behind one-hit pitching by the bullpen... more »

• Rockies recall RHP Tyler Chatwood from Triple-A

  April 24, 2013 8:16 PM

  DENVER (AP) - The Colorado Rockies have recalled right-hander Tyler Chatwood from Triple-A to start the series finale against the Atlanta Braves. To make room on the 25-man roster Wednesday, the Rockies optioned righty Rob Scahill to Colorado Springs. The 23-year-old Chatwood was 1-0 with a 1.84 ERA with 17... more »

• Upton brothers go back-to-back as Rockies swept in DH

  April 23, 2013 11:56 PM

  DENVER (AP) - B.J. Upton and his brother Justin hit back-to-back homers for the first time in their careers, leading the Atlanta Braves past the Colorado Rockies 10-2 Tuesday night to complete a doubleheader sweep on a day that began with the coldest game ever played at Coors Field. It... more »

• Braves top Rockies in cold game between hot teams

  April 23, 2013 7:01 PM

  DENVER (AP) - On the coldest day at Coors Field, the Atlanta Braves won a game between the hottest teams in the major leagues. Starting a day-night doubleheader that opened with a 23-degree temperature, Justin Upton hit his major league-leading 10th home run, Dan Uggla and rookie Evan Gattis also... more »

• Snow forces postponement of Braves-Rockies game

  April 22, 2013 6:56 PM

  DENVER (AP) - Another snowstorm forced postponement of Monday night's game between the Atlanta Braves and the Colorado Rockies. The game was rescheduled as part of a split doubleheader on Tuesday, with the first game set for 1:10 p.m and the previously scheduled night game at 6:40 p.m. The postponement... more »

• Rockies recall left-handed reliever Josh Outman

  April 19, 2013 8:02 PM

  DENVER (AP) - Reliever Josh Outman was recalled Friday from the Colorado Rockies' Triple A affiliate in Colorado Springs, giving the big league team another left-hander in the bullpen. In a corresponding move, the Rockies optioned right-handed reliever Chris Volstad to Colorado Springs. Rockies manager Walt Weiss said the club... more »

• Rockies ice Mets with temperatures in the 20s

  April 18, 2013 6:26 PM

  DENVER (AP) - Jon Garland pitched seven solid innings in bitter cold, Troy Tulowitzki homered and hit a go-ahead single and the Colorado Rockies beat the New York Mets 11-3 Thursday. It was 28 degrees at gametime, tying the Rockies' record for the coldest home start. A game between the... more »

• More snow forces postponement of Mets-Rockies game

  April 17, 2013 5:42 PM

  DENVER (AP) - The game between the New York Mets and the Colorado Rockies has been postponed as another spring snow storm passed through the Mile High City. No makeup date has been announced for Wednesday's game. Monday's game was pushed due to flurries and made up as part of... more »

• Helton helps Rockies to 8-4 win over Mets

  April 16, 2013 8:40 PM

  DENVER (AP) - Carlos Gonzalez homered and tripled, Todd Helton hit a go-ahead single and the Colorado Rockies beat the New York Mets 8-4 in the opening game of a doubleheader Tuesday that was delayed 2 hours as 8 inches of snow was cleared off the field. One day after... more »

• Barry Zito delivers again as Giants sweep Rockies

  April 10, 2013 7:51 PM

  SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Buster Posey drove in three runs with NBA star Kevin Durant cheering him from the stands, Barry Zito pitched another gem and the San Francisco Giants completed a sweep of the Colorado Rockies with a 10-0 win Wednesday. Staked to a quick lead, Zito (2-0) won... more »

• Monday Night Manager - Red Hot Rox

  April 8, 2013 8:11 PM

  The red-hot Rockies have won five games in a row to tie for baseball's best record at 5-1. Are the Rockies for real? Or are they just a mediocre team playing their best baseball at the beginning of the year? more »

• Rosario, Fowler lead Rockies past Padres 5-2

  April 5, 2013 7:36 PM

  DENVER (AP) - Wilin Rosario and Dexter Fowler homered, helping Jeff Francis and the Colorado Rockies beat the San Diego Padres 5-2 Friday in a festive home opener at Coors Field. Francis (1-0) was ahead of batters all afternoon as he scattered five hits over six sharp innings. The soft-throwing... more »

• Rockies owner: 'We've got to get better'

  April 4, 2013 8:03 PM

  DENVER (AP) - Colorado Rockies owner Dick Monfort served as a tour guide as he showed off more than $6 million in renovations at Coors Field. Monfort proudly pointed out revamped suites, seats behind home plate with more leg room and a play area for kids who are more interested... more »

• Nicasio, Rockies beat Brewers 7-3

  April 3, 2013 11:59 PM

  MILWAUKEE (AP) - Juan Nicasio pitched six effective innings for his first victory in almost a year while Wilin Rosario, Michael Cuddyer and Dexter Fowler homered to lift the Colorado Rockies over the Milwaukee Brewers 7-3 on Wednesday night. The Rockies took two of three under new manager Walt Weiss... more »

• Tulowitzki HRs again, Weiss & Rockies beat Brewers

  April 2, 2013 11:54 PM

  MILWAUKEE (AP) - Troy Tulowitzki and Carlos Gonzalez each homered for the second straight game, leading the Colorado Rockies over the Milwaukee Brewers 8-4 Tuesday night and giving Walt Weiss his first win as a major league manager. Tulowitzki is off to quick start after missing the last four months... more »

• Lucroy lifts Brewers past Rockies 5-4 in 10

  April 1, 2013 5:38 PM

  MILWAUKEE (AP) - Jonathan Lucroy hit a sacrifice fly in the 10th inning to give the Milwaukee Brewers a 5-4 victory over Colorado on Monday, ruining the first game for new Rockies manager Walt Weiss. Rickie Weeks sparked the winning rally when he stole second after he was hit by... more »

• Rockies tripled up by Brewers

  March 28, 2013 8:00 PM

  SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) - Kyle Lohse had a solid debut three days after signing a $33 million, three-year contract with the Milwaukee Brewers, pitching into the fourth inning of a 6-2 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Thursday. Lohse gave up two first-inning hits, including a run-scoring double by Carlos... more »

• Chacin struggles against Athletics

  March 27, 2013 7:33 PM

  PHOENIX (AP) - Jhoulys Chacin was roughed up in his final spring training start, allowing six runs and 10 hits in five innings, and the Colorado Rockies lost 6-5 to the Oakland Athletics on Wednesday. Nate Freiman hit a two-run double off the glove of Dexter Fowler in center field... more »

• Nicasio goes 5 for Rockies in win over Royals

  March 19, 2013 8:32 PM

  SURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) - Juan Nicasio pitched out of trouble in much of his five-inning outing, allowing only Mike Moustakas' home run and leading the Colorado Rockies to a 7-2 win over the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday. Nicasio, who finished the past two seasons on the disabled list, threw... more »

• Rox lose to M's

  March 16, 2013 9:42 PM

  SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) - Kendrys Morales hit his third home run of spring training and Erasmo Ramirez tossed six strong innings as the Seattle Mariners beat the Colorado Rockies 5-2 Saturday. Mike Jacobs also homered and Jesus Montero and Carlos Pequero each added two hits, an RBI and a run... more »

• Rockies shut out the Cubs

  March 13, 2013 8:30 PM

  MESA, Ariz. (AP) - Starlin Castro returned from a hamstring injury that had sidelined him since Feb. 27, getting a single and a walked Wednesday in the Chicago Cubs' 2-0 loss to the Colorado Rockies. Castro, who hurt his left leg in a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, walked... more »

• Chatwood, Collmenter have strong starts; Rox edge D-Backs

  March 12, 2013 8:11 PM

  SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) - Colorado's Tyler Chatwood and Arizona's Josh Collmenter had impressive outings as they try to solidify their roles in their team's starting rotations, and the Rockies beat a Diamondbacks split squad 4-3 Tuesday. Chatwood, who started 12 games for the Rockies last year, gave up four hits... more »

• Konerko's 5th HR leads White Sox over Rockies 3-1

  March 11, 2013 7:18 PM

  GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) - Paul Konerko hit his fifth home run of spring training and Chris Sale pitched into the sixth inning in his first start since signing a big contract, leading the Chicago White Sox over the Colorado Rockies 3-1 Monday. Konerko homered leading off the second against Drew... more »

• De La Rosa solid before Rockies, Royals rained out

  March 9, 2013 12:19 AM

  SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) - Jorge De La Rosa found his confidence and command for the Colorado Rockies before their game against a Kansas City Royals split squad was rained out after four innings Friday night. Making a comeback from Tommy John surgery, De La Rosa allowed one hit over three... more »

• Helton gets his first hit of spring training

  March 5, 2013 8:30 PM

  SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) - Todd Helton got his first hit of spring training and Jeff Francis pitched four scoreless innings Tuesday to carry the Colorado Rockies to a 6-2 victory over the Cubs, snapping a three-game losing streak. Helton, a .320 hitter who was limited to 69 games and hit... more »

• Arenado making powerful case to land with Rockies

  March 4, 2013 10:16 PM

  PEORIA, Ariz. (AP) - Nolan Arenado hit his third home run in three games for Colorado, but Raul Ibanez and Kyle Seager connected for two more homers for the Seattle Mariners, who beat the Rockies 16-6 Monday. Arenado's solo shot came off Seattle right-hander Taijuan Walker in the fourth inning.... more »

• Gonzalez homers and doubles, Rockies beat Brewers

  March 1, 2013 8:13 PM

  SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) - Carlos Gonzalez drove in his first three runs with a homer and double, leading the Colorado Rockies over the Milwaukee Brewers 5-2 on Friday. Gonzalez was 2 for 9 going into the game. He lined a two-run double in the third inning and homered off Ariel... more »

• Chapman works 2 innings as Rockies beat split Reds

  February 28, 2013 7:59 PM

  SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) - Cincinnati's project to turn hard-throwing Aroldis Chapman into a starter got off to a strong start Thursday in the split squad Reds' 4-3 loss to the Colorado Rockies. Chapman has 16 starts in the minors but was derailed by injuries when he tried to make the... more »

• Rosario has 3 hits in Rockies' 6-3 win

  February 27, 2013 7:43 PM

  PEORIA, Ariz. (AP) - Wilin Rosario had three hits to support Tyler Chatwood, and the Colorado Rockies beat a San Diego Padres split squad 6-3 Wednesday. First baseman Jordan Pacheco and third baseman Chris Nelson each had two RBIs for Colorado. Chatwood, a contender for No. 5 spot in the... more »

• Rockies doubled up by Cubs

  February 26, 2013 8:22 PM

  MESA, Ariz. (AP) - Edwin Jackson pitched two scoreless innings in his first outing with the Cubs, and Chicago beat the Colorado Rockies 4-2 Tuesday. Jackson signed a four-year, $52 million contract this winter. He gave up consecutive singles to start the game but finished by retiring four in a... more »

• Rockies Tulowitzki wants to be best SS again

  February 25, 2013 8:20 PM

  SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) - Colorado Rockies shortstop Troy Tulowitzki says he still has to get over the mental hurdle that everything will be OK after a season shortened by surgery on his left groin. The two-time All-Star and Gold Glove winner is coming closer to that every time he is... more »

• Tulowitzki hits 2-run single, Rockies beat Rangers

  February 25, 2013 8:19 PM

  SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) - Troy Tulowitzki hit a two-run single off Texas starting candidate Justin Grimm and the Colorado Rockies went on to a 9-1 victory over the Rangers on Monday. Martin Perez, like Grimm among several candidates for the No. 5 spot in the Rangers' rotation, started for Texas... more »

• Tulowitzki, Pomeranz debut for Rockies in win

  February 23, 2013 6:35 PM

  SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) - Troy Tulowitzki got a hit in his first game since having groin surgery and Drew Pomeranz gave up two runs on three hits in the Rockies' 11-2 win over the Diamondbacks on Saturday. Josh Rutledge went 3-for-3 with four RBIs and scored twice for Colorado. Rutledge... more »

• Fowler already a seasoned veteran at just 26

  February 19, 2013 7:36 PM

  SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) - Dexter Fowler is no longer the precocious prospect brimming with potential. At 26 and entering his fifth full season in the major leagues, the Colorado Rockies' center fielder is a seasoned veteran. The Rockies have staked their present and near future on the lanky Fowler after... more »

• Weiss era begins for Rockies with first workout

  February 12, 2013 7:07 PM

  SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) - If Ramon Hernandez's big smile and immediate, positive remarks about the first day of work under Walt Weiss provided any insight, the Colorado Rockies believe they have the man to manage their club back into a winner. Weiss led his pitchers and catchers through their first... more »

• Rockies, Fowler agree to 2-year deal

  February 11, 2013 8:29 PM

  DENVER (AP) - Speedy outfielder Dexter Fowler and the Colorado Rockies avoided arbitration by agreeing to a two-year, $11.6 million contract. The 26-year-old Fowler gets $3.25 million this year and $7.35 million in 2014. He also will receive a $1 million signing bonus, payable within 15 days of his contract... more »

• Rockies, Herrera agree to $900,000 deal for 2013

  January 23, 2013 8:21 PM

  DENVER (AP) - Infielder Jonathan Herrera and the Colorado Rockies agreed to a one-year, $900,000 contract on Wednesday, avoiding arbitration. Herrera hit .262 with nine doubles, three homers, 12 RBIs and 29 runs in 86 games last season, when he was dogged by injuries. He missed a total of 39... more »

• Rockies, OF Tyler Colvin agree to deal

  January 18, 2013 7:55 PM

  DENVER (AP) - The Colorado Rockies avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year deal with versatile outfielder Tyler Colvin on Friday. Colvin will earn $2,275,000 this season. He made $481,000 last season. Colvin hit .290 with 18 home runs and 72 RBIs last season. He played all three outfield positions... more »

• Lopez, Outman agree to deals with Rockies

  January 16, 2013 8:03 PM

  DENVER (AP) - The Colorado Rockies have agreed to one-year contracts with right-hander Wilton Lopez and left-hander Josh Outman that avoided salary arbitration. Lopez gets $1,762,500 under Wednesday's agreement, up from $515,000 last year. Outman received $675,000, an increase from $482,000. Lopez was 6-3 with a 2.17 ERA for Houston... more »

• LHP Jeff Francis completes $1.5M deal with Rockies

  December 19, 2012 7:54 PM

  DENVER (AP) - Jeff Francis completed a $1.5 million, one-year contract to remain with the Colorado Rockies, a deal that allows the 31-year-old left-hander to double his income if he pitches 210 innings. Francis is 67-73 with a 4.86 ERA in 205 starts and one relief appearance during eight major... more »

• Rockies get RHP Lopez from Astros for 2 pitchers

  December 5, 2012 12:44 AM

  NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The Houston Astros have traded reliever Wilton Lopez and a player to be named to the Colorado Rockies for right-handers Alex White and Alex Gillingham. The deal was announced Tuesday night and was the first trade at the winter meetings. Lopez was 6-3 with 10 saves... more »

• Rockies manager Jim Tracy resigns

  October 7, 2012 5:37 PM

  DENVER (AP) - Colorado Rockies manager Jim Tracy has resigned. The Rockies announced Sunday that Tracy had stepped down. Colorado finished last in the NL West this year and set a franchise record for losses while going 64-98. Tracy was promoted from bench coach to manager in May 2009. He... more »

• Kemp's 2 HRs push Dodgers within 2 of NL wild card

  September 30, 2012 12:10 AM

  LOS ANGELES (AP) - Matt Kemp homered twice, Joe Blanton pitched shutout ball into the seventh inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers climbed within two games of the second NL wild-card spot with a 3-0 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Saturday night. The Dodgers' fourth straight victory, coupled with... more »

• Alonso singles in 9th, Padres beat Rockies 12-11

  September 16, 2012 8:13 PM

  SAN DIEGO (AP) - Rookie Yonder Alonso singled in the winning run in the ninth to cap a wild offensive affair, leading the San Diego Padres to a 12-11 win over the Colorado Rockies on Sunday. Colorado scored six times in the eighth to tie the game on rookie Josh... more »

• Kelly, Guzman lead Padres to 4-3 win over Rockies

  September 15, 2012 11:54 PM

  SAN DIEGO (AP) - Rookie Casey Kelly carried a shutout into the seventh inning and Jesus Guzman hit a three-run homer, leading the San Diego Padres to a 4-3 win over the Colorado Rockies on Saturday night. Kelly (2-1), making his fourth major league start, kept the Rockies off balance... more »

• Phillies win nightcap 7-4 for DH sweep of Rockies

  September 9, 2012 10:12 PM

  PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Ryan Howard drove in two runs and seven pitchers combined to help the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Colorado Rockies 7-4 on Sunday night and complete a doubleheader sweep. John Mayberry Jr. hit an RBI single in the ninth inning of the first game to lift the Phillies... more »

• Mayberry lifts Phillies past Rockies in 9th 3-2

  September 9, 2012 9:43 PM

  PHILADELPHIA (AP) - John Mayberry Jr. had the winning single in the ninth when left fielder Carlos Gonzalez failed to hold on to a diving catch, leading the Philadelphia Phillies to a 3-2 win over the Colorado Rockies on Sunday. Jonathan Papelbon (5-6) picked up the win with a scoreless... more »

• Rockies-Phillies rained out

  September 8, 2012 10:54 PM

  PHILADELPHIA (AP) - The Colorado Rockies game at the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday night was rained out and will be played as part of a day-night doubleheader on Sunday. The game never started and it was called after a 2-hour, 49-minute delay. The first game Sunday is scheduled to start... more »

• Nelson's homer lifts Rockies past Padres

  September 2, 2012 7:14 PM

  DENVER (AP) - Chris Nelson hit a go-ahead, three-run home run in the seventh inning and the Colorado Rockies overcame a career-best six RBIs by Chase Headley to beat the San Diego Padres 11-10 on Sunday. Tyler Colvin and Ramon Hernandez also homered and Dexter Fowler had three hits and... more »

• Chacin's arm, Fowler's bat lead Rocks past Padres

  September 2, 2012 12:06 AM

  DENVER (AP) - Jhoulys Chacin pitched seven strong innings, Dexter Fowler hit his first career grand slam, and the Colorado Rockies beat the San Diego Padres 9-1 on Saturday night. Tyler Colvin also homered and doubled to drive in three runs to help the Rockies cool off the Padres, who... more »

• Pence's HR keys 8th-inning rally, SF beats Rockies

  August 12, 2012 8:04 PM

  SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Hunter Pence hit a three-run homer during a five-run rally in the eighth inning that lifted the San Francisco Giants over the Colorado Rockies 9-6 on Sunday. Buster Posey's sacrifice fly in the eighth tied it. Melky Cabrera, who had an RBI single in the comeback,... more »

• Posey leads Giants past Rockies, 9-3

  August 11, 2012 10:16 PM

  SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Buster Posey hit a home run and drove in two runs to back Matt Cain's seven solid innings and the San Francisco Giants beat the Colorado Rockies 9-3 Saturday. Cain (11-5) gave up two runs on seven hits in 7 1-3 innings, and added an RBI... more »

• Giants sweep Rockies behind Pence, Lincecum

  August 5, 2012 7:26 PM

  DENVER (AP) - Tim Lincecum won consecutive starts for the first time since April, Hunter Pence had three RBIs and the San Francisco Giants beat the Colorado Rockies 8-3 Sunday for a three-game sweep. Lincecum (6-11) worked around five walks, allowing one run and five hits in six innings. After... more »

• Reds roll to 10th straight win, beat Rockies 7-2

  July 29, 2012 8:05 PM

  DENVER (AP) - The Cincinnati Reds posted their 10th straight win and matched their best streak in 14 years, with Mat Latos pitching eight strong innings and Drew Stubbs homering Sunday in a 7-2 victory over the Colorado Rockies. The Reds' winning streak is their longest since they won 10... more »

• Ludwick homers twice in Reds' 9th straight win

  July 29, 2012 1:03 AM

  DENVER (AP) - Johnny Cueto withstood a rough start to pitch effectively for six innings, Ryan Ludwick hit two home runs, and the Cincinnati Reds won their season-high ninth straight by beating the Colorado Rockies 9-7 on Saturday night. Scott Rolen, Drew Stubbs and rookie Todd Frazier also homered for... more »

• Venable, Cabrera lead Padres past Rockies 3-2

  July 22, 2012 8:10 PM

  SAN DIEGO (AP) - Will Venable drove in the go-ahead run in the seventh inning and Everth Cabrera had two hits and scored twice as the San Diego Padres beat the Colorado Rockies 3-2 on Sunday. Dale Thayer (2-2) pitched 1 1/3 innings of scoreless relief to earn the victory... more »

• Hamels carries Phillies to series win over Rockies

  July 15, 2012 8:04 PM

  DENVER (AP) - Cole Hamels pitched eight innings of one-run ball, Hunter Pence hit a three-run home run and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Colorado Rockies 5-1 Sunday for their first series victory in nearly a month. Hamels (11-4), making his 100th career road start, scattered six hits and had... more »

• Worley helps Phillies beat Rockies, end skid at 5

  July 14, 2012 11:59 PM

  DENVER (AP) - Vance Worley pitched into the seventh inning and hit a two-run double, Carlos Ruiz added a three-run homer, and the Philadelphia Phillies hung on to beat the Colorado Rockies 8-5 Saturday night to snap a five-game losing streak. Worley (5-5) allowed two runs on eight hits in... more »

• Rockies rally past Nationals 4-3

  July 8, 2012 8:05 PM

  WASHINGTON (AP) - Jordan Pacheco doubled and scored the tiebreaking run on a ninth-inning wild pitch by Tyler Clippard, giving the Colorado Rockies a 4-3 comeback victory over the Washington Nationals on Sunday. The NL East-leading Nationals took a 3-1 lead into the eighth, but a meltdown by their usually... more »

• Gonzalez wins 12th as Nationals top Rockies 4-1

  July 7, 2012 11:22 PM

  WASHINGTON (AP) - Gio Gonzalez pitched six innings of three-hit ball to earn his 12th win, Ian Desmond homered, and the Washington Nationals used a three-run sixth to beat the Colorado Rockies 4-1 on Saturday. Gonzalez (12-3) won his fourth straight start to move into a tie with R.A. Dickey... more »

• Craig hits 2 homers, Cardinals rip Rockies 9-3

  July 3, 2012 12:13 AM

  ST. LOUIS (AP) - Allen Craig hit a pair home runs, Carlos Beltran extended his RBI streak to a major league high nine games and Kyle Lohse worked into the eighth inning of the St. Louis Cardinals' 9-3 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Monday night. Matt Holliday had a... more »

• Guthrie gets another start, 2 pushed back a day

  July 2, 2012 8:01 PM

  ST. LOUIS (AP) - The Colorado Rockies are giving Jeremy Guthrie another shot in the rotation. The left-hander, demoted to the bullpen in mid-June, will start Wednesday night against the St. Louis Cardinals. Guthrie, 3-7 with a 6.56 ERA, allowed three runs in two innings in the last of four... more »

• Wells tosses 7 strong as Padres beat Rockies 2-0

  July 1, 2012 8:05 PM

  DENVER (AP) - Kip Wells tossed seven strong innings for his first win in nearly three years, Chris Denorfia and Alexi Amarista had two hits apiece and the San Diego Padres beat the Colorado Rockies 2-0 on Sunday. Huston Street, named to the NL All-Star team Sunday, pitched a perfect... more »

• Nelson and Rosario homer, Rockies beat Phillies

  June 22, 2012 12:05 AM

  PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Chris Nelson hit a go-ahead, two-run homer in the seventh inning and Wilin Rosario added a two-run shot in the ninth Thursday night to help the Colorado Rockies snap a four-game losing streak with a 4-1 victory over Philadelphia Phillies. Josh Roenicke (2-0) pitched 1 1-3 innings... more »

• Helton's error helps Phillies beat Rockies 7-6

  June 20, 2012 10:36 PM

  PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Todd Helton missed tagging first base to allow the winning run to score on Placido Polanco's grounder in the ninth inning and the Philadelphia Phillies rallied to beat the Colorado Rockies 7-6 on Wednesday night. After Dexter Fowler hit a tiebreaking RBI single off Jonathan Papelbon (1-2)... more »

• Troy Tulowitzki to have groin surgery

  June 20, 2012 7:46 PM

  PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Colorado Rockies shortstop Troy Tulowitzki will have surgery on his left groin area on Thursday and it's unknown when he'll return. Tulowitzki was injured May 30 against Houston, pulling up after running out an infield grounder. The All-Star shortstop took himself out of a game last Wednesday... more »

• Hamels, Ruiz lead Phils over Rockies 7-2

  June 19, 2012 9:51 PM

  PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Cole Hamels threw eight sharp innings, John Mayberry Jr. and Carlos Ruiz hit two-run homers and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the slumping Colorado Rockies 7-2 on Tuesday night. The last-place Phillies started a 10-game homestand with just their fourth win in 16 games. The Rockies are 1-11... more »

• Scherzer Ks 12, Tigers blank slumping Rockies 5-0

  June 17, 2012 5:52 PM

  DETROIT (AP) - Max Scherzer struck out 12 in eight dominant innings, rookie Quintin Berry had a career-high five hits and the Detroit Tigers beat the staggering Colorado Rockies 5-0 on Sunday. Prince Fielder and Miguel Cabrera each had an RBI double. Gerald Laird added three hits and Berry finished... more »

• Parker, Moss lead A's to sweep of Rockies

  June 14, 2012 6:52 PM

  DENVER (AP) - Jarrod Parker allowed three hits over seven scoreless innings and Brandon Moss drove in three runs, helping the Oakland Athletics beat the slumping Colorado Rockies 8-2 on Thursday for their first series sweep on the road since the end of the 2010 season. Parker (3-3) was bumped... more »

• Tulowitzki to undergo precautionary MRI on groin

  June 14, 2012 6:50 PM

  DENVER (AP) - The Colorado Rockies say All-Star shortstop Troy Tulowitzki will undergo a precautionary MRI after aggravating a groin injury in a rehab assignment. Tulowitzki took himself out of a game Wednesday at Triple-A Colorado Springs after feeling not quite right. Manager Jim Tracy said Tulowitzki went through strength... more »

• Inge had go-ahead double, lifts A's past Rockies

  June 14, 2012 12:21 AM

  DENVER (AP) - Brandon Inge hit a go-ahead two-run double during a three-run ninth inning, and the Oakland Athletics rallied to beat the Colorado Rockies 10-8 Wednesday night. Todd Helton hit a grand slam and Michael Cuddyer had two homers for the Rockies, who lost their season-high seventh straight. Down... more »

• Rockies' Tulowitzki re-injured on rehab assignment

  June 13, 2012 8:08 PM

  COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) - Colorado Rockies shortstop Troy Tulowitzki appears to have aggravated a left groin injury during a rehabilitation assignment with the Colorado Springs Sky Sox. Tulowitzki was playing against the Triple-A affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks, the Reno Aces, on Wednesday afternoon in Colorado Springs. According to... more »

• Moss homers twice in A's win at Colorado

  June 13, 2012 12:13 AM

  DENVER (AP) - Bartolo Colon settled down after a rough start to pitch effectively for five innings, Brandon Moss hit two home runs and the Oakland Athletics beat the Colorado Rockies 8-5 on Tuesday night. Cliff Pennington and Brandon Inge also homered for Oakland. Seth Smith, a former Rockies player,... more »

• Indians get RHP Rogers from Rockies for cash

  June 12, 2012 7:42 PM

  CINCINNATI (AP) - The Cleveland Indians have acquired right-hander Esmil Rogers from the Colorado Rockies for cash, hoping the reliever can get turned around in the American League. The trade was completed shortly before the Indians started a three-game series against intrastate rival Cincinnati on Tuesday. A roster move will... more »

• Trumbo has 6 RBIs at Coors Field, Angels win 9th straight on road

  June 10, 2012 8:07 PM

  DENVER (AP) - Mark Trumbo hit a pair of three-run homers to set a career high with six RBIs and the Los Angeles Angels beat the slumping Colorado Rockies 10-8 Sunday for their ninth straight victory on the road. Torii Hunter added a two-run homer and scored three times to... more »

• D-backs close out series with 6-1 win over Rockies

  June 7, 2012 12:39 AM

  PHOENIX (AP) - Paul Goldschmidt homered and drove in three runs while extending his hitting streak to 14 games, Wade Miley pitched eight sharp innings and the Arizona Diamondbacks rolled to a 6-1 win over the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday night. The Diamondbacks beat up the Rockies in the middle... more »

• Orioles sign Moyer to minor-league deal

  June 6, 2012 7:45 PM

  BOSTON (AP) - The Baltimore Orioles signed 49-year-old left-hander Jamie Moyer to a minor-league deal Wednesday, and assigned him to Triple-A Norfolk. The Colorado Rockies released Moyer at the end of last month, a little over a month after he became the oldest pitcher to win as a starter. Moyer... more »

• Pine Creek's Ryan Warner drafted by Rockies Play Video

  June 5, 2012 8:10 PM

  The Rockies go local in the Major League Baseball First-Year Player draft, as a dream has come true for Ryan Warner of Colorado Springs. The former Pine Creek High School pitcher was picked by the Rockies on day two of the draft Tuesday. The Rockies selected Ryan with... more »

• Rookie Friedrick stifles D-backs, Rockies win 4-0

  June 5, 2012 12:40 AM

  PHOENIX (AP) - Colorado rookie Christian Friedrich pitched four-hit ball for seven innings in the best outing of his young career and the Rockies won for the seventh time in eight games, 4-0 over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday night. The 24-year-old left-hander struck out four and walked two, both... more »

• Rockies select another outfielder with top pick

  June 4, 2012 8:45 PM

  DENVER (AP) - The Colorado Rockies used the 10th pick in the draft Monday night to select outfielder David Dahl from Oak Mountain High School in Birmingham, Ala. The 18-year-old who throws right-handed and bats left-handed batted .412 with 11 doubles, three triples, three homers, 17 RBIs and 18 stolen... more »

• White, Rockies beat Dodgers 3-2

  June 3, 2012 8:11 PM

  DENVER (AP) - Alex White gave the overworked Colorado bullpen some much-needed rest, pitching shutout ball into the seventh inning Sunday as the Colorado Rockies beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-2. The Rockies took two of three from the NL West leaders. White (2-3) gave up two runs in the... more »

• Gonzalez homers again as Rockies beat Astros 11-5

  June 1, 2012 12:08 AM

  DENVER (AP) - Carlos Gonzalez homered again, Michael Cuddyer and Jordan Pacheco had three hits apiece and the Colorado Rockies beat the Houston Astros 11-5 on Thursday night. Gonzalez, who homered in his last three at-bats Wednesday, hit a three-run shot in the first inning against Bud Norris. Gonzalez's 14th... more »