Rockies to lean on young Friedrich in Cincinnati
(Wed, 23 May 2012 23:43:00 -0400)
The Rockies turn to rookie Christian Friedrich on Friday, looking to get a win streak brewing. Colorado snapped a six-game losing streak on Wednesday, beating the Marlins, 8-4, in the series finale in Miami. Friedrich will make his fourth career start in the opener of a three-game series vs. the Reds in Cincinnati.

Tulo caps rally as Rockies snap skid in Miami
(Wed, 23 May 2012 23:18:00 -0400)
After blowing early leads of four and three runs in the first two games of the series, the Rockies were the ones who erased an early deficit and turned it into a win Wednesday, taking the series finale, 8-4, in front of 23,985 at Marlins Park.

Pacheco extends career-best hitting streak
(Wed, 23 May 2012 20:18:29 -0400)
Rockies third baseman Jordan Pacheco extended his career-best hitting streak to nine games in Wednesday's series finale against the Marlins.

Before off-day, Fowler, Helton get breather
(Wed, 23 May 2012 19:56:56 -0400)
With a much-needed off-day looming Thursday, Rockies manager Jim Tracy made a couple lineup changes for the team's series finale on Wednesday at Marlins Park.

Rehabbing De La Rosa, Nelson progressing
(Wed, 23 May 2012 19:56:55 -0400)
As Colorado sent another player to the disabled list Wednesday in second baseman Jonathan Herrera, two other Rockies continue to work their way back from the DL.

LeMahieu recalled as Rox place Herrera on DL
(Wed, 23 May 2012 19:56:54 -0400)
The Rockies placed second baseman Jonathan Herrera on the 15-day disabled list prior to Wednesday's series finale against the Marlins and recalled DJ LeMahieu from Triple-A Colorado Springs.

Rox can't cash in on late chances vs. Fish
(Wed, 23 May 2012 00:20:00 -0400)
A late-inning rally fell short for the third day in a row, as the Rockies dropped their sixth straight game with a 7-6 loss to the Marlins on Tuesday at Marlins Park.

Herrera could hit DL with hamstring injury
(Tue, 22 May 2012 21:40:00 -0400)
Rockies second baseman Jonathan Herrera left Tuesday's game against Miami with tightness in his right hamstring. Manager Jim Tracy said after that Herrera could end up on the disabled list.

Tracy praises Young for embracing his role
(Tue, 22 May 2012 19:45:46 -0400)
Eric Young hasn't seen many at-bats this season, but the Rockies utility man has embraced his role off the bench and manager Jim Tracy appreciates the effort.

Nelson rehabs as Pacheco rakes for Rox
(Tue, 22 May 2012 19:45:45 -0400)
Rockies third baseman Chris Nelson made his first rehab start for Triple-A Colorado Springs on Monday night as he continues to work his way back from an injured left wrist.

Marlins Park becomes 50th venue for Moyer
(Tue, 22 May 2012 19:45:00 -0400)
Veteran Rockies left-hander Jamie Moyer knows a thing or two about Major League ballparks, after all, he has pitched in 50 of them during his career.

Cut4: Rox fan makes Marlins Park his 52nd stadium
(Tue, 22 May 2012 17:50:44 -0400)


Rockies select '07 hero Atkins as Draft rep
(Tue, 22 May 2012 10:00:00 -0400)
Former Rockies third baseman Garrett Atkins, whose improbable inside-the-park home run was one of the high moments in the club's 2007 run to the World Series, will serve as a representative for the club at the annual First-Year Player Draft June 4-6.

Moyer can't hold early lead as skid continues
(Mon, 21 May 2012 23:30:00 -0400)
For the fifth outing in a row, Jamie Moyer couldn't solve the Marlins, and for the fifth game in a row, the Rockies couldn't find the win column, dropping a 7-4 decision Monday night at Marlins Park.

Cuddyer's success against Buehrle continues
(Mon, 21 May 2012 16:36:59 -0400)
When manager Jim Tracy was setting the lineup for Monday's game, he glanced down at the career splits of Rockies hitters against Miami lefty Mark Buehrle -- and he couldn't believe his eyes. Michael Cuddyer had 104 career at-bats against Buehrle.

Despite slump, Helton remains in lineup
(Mon, 21 May 2012 16:36:58 -0400)
First baseman Todd Helton has been mired in a month-long slump, but that doesn't mean Rockies manager Jim Tracy's confidence in him is wavering.

Nelson working his way back from wrist issue
(Mon, 21 May 2012 16:36:00 -0400)
Third baseman Chris Nelson is inching closer to his return to the Rockies' lineup. Nelson has dealt with inflammation in his left wrist since April 25, when he injured it in Pittsburgh while diving to make a play.

Ninth-inning rally ends quietly against Mariners
(Sun, 20 May 2012 21:25:00 -0400)
The free-falling Rockies were swept Sunday by the Mariners, losing 6-4 to complete a dismal five-game homestand that saw them drop four of five games and fall 10 games below .500

Rockies send down Brothers, call up Ottavino
(Sun, 20 May 2012 14:42:44 -0400)
Left-handed reliever Rex Brothers, who has been erratic most of the season, was optioned to Triple-A Colorado Springs, and his place on the roster was taken by Adam Ottavino, who joined the Rockies for Sunday's game.

Thomas Harding's MLBlog
(Fri, 02 Mar 2012 19:13:10 -0400)