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6/18/2013 |
Rockies face tall task in bid for first win in Toronto
The Rockies will continue their quest for the franchise's first win in Toronto in the series finale against the Blue Jays Wednesday night at the Rogers Centre.
6/18/2013 |
Francis roughed up as Rockies' offense goes quiet
Starter Jeff Francis gave up eight runs and served up three home runs in six innings as the Blue Jays won their seventh straight, 8-3, at Rogers Centre on Tuesday night.
6/18/2013 |
Fowler sits from lineup with pain in finger
Still suffering pain from being hit by a pitch on his right ring finger Thursday, Rockies center fielder Dexter Fowler was not in the lineup for Tuesday night's game against the Blue Jays.
6/18/2013 |
Rockies waiting to see extent of De La Rosa's injury
The Rockies are crossing their fingers, hoping that left-hander Jorge De La Rosa's bruised left thumb heals in time for him to make his next scheduled start, which is next Sunday against the Nationals.
6/18/2013 |
Weiss cautious about Belisle's heavy workload
Rockies right-handed reliever Matt Belisle has appeared in more games (264) than any other Major League pitcher since 2010, and manager Walt Weiss wants to make sure he doesn't overuse him.
6/18/2013 |
Oswalt to start for Rockies on Thursday
Right-hander Roy Oswalt, a three-time All-Star and perennial Cy Young Award candidate, will become one of the highest-profile pitchers ever to wear purple pinstripes when he joins the Rockies on Thursday to start against Washington at Nationals Park.
6/17/2013 |
De La Rosa on short end of pitchers' duel in loss
Jorge De La Rosa carried a no-hitter into the sixth inning on Monday night, but his stellar outing wasn't enough, as the Blue Jays' Maicer Izturis knocked the winning hit off Matt Belisle in the eighth, and Toronto won, 2-0.
6/17/2013 |
Rockies extoll virtues of learning quirks of each park
Prior to Monday's game against the Blue Jays, Rockies advance scout Chris Warren and catching instructor Jerry Weinstein walked to the right-field corner of Rogers Centre, throwing baseballs against the fence and observing. Every few feet, they'd repeat.
6/17/2013 |
Rockies announcing plan for Oswalt Tuesday
Rockies manager Walt Weiss said the club will announce Tuesday their plan with veteran right-hander Roy Oswalt, who dazzled Friday in what figures to be his final start at Double-A Tulsa.
6/17/2013 |
Playing on turf in Toronto, CarGo at DH Monday
Rockies manager Walt Weiss decided Carlos Gonzalez would serve as designated hitter for Monday's Interleague game against the Blue Jays, sparing him some additional discomfort in his knee and foot, which are still sore and will be for some time.
6/17/2013 |
Francis: Start in Canada is 'extra special'
Rockies left-hander Jeff Francis is known for cool, even emotions, but he allowed that Tuesday night's start against the Blue Jays at Rogers Centre will be meaningful. Francis grew up on the West Coast in Vancouver and is a treasured figure in Canadian baseball circles.
6/17/2013 |
Francis savors chance to start in native Canada
The Rockies' Jeff Francis, who grew up in Vancouver, is eager to take the mound in front of friends and family on Tuesday at Rogers Centre. The red-hot Blue Jays tab Esmil Rogers, who has been solid since he made his transition from the bullpen to the rotation, as they go for their seventh straight win.
6/17/2013 |
CarGo rakes to NL Player of Week honors
Carlos Gonzalez hit three more homers last week to earn National League Player of the Week honors for the period ending June 16.
6/17/2013 |
Today's MLB starting lineups: June 17
Every lineup, every day, as they are made public by the clubs.
6/16/2013 |
Blue Jays aim to stay hot while cooling off at home
Fresh off a four-game sweep of the Rangers in the Texas heat, the Blue Jays return to the comfort of Rogers Centre on Monday to begin a three-game series with the Rockies.
6/16/2013 |
Chacin cruises in dominant day to deliver series win
Jhoulys Chacin dominated Philadelphia's lineup for nearly all of Sunday afternoon, falling an out shy of pulling off a shutout in the 5-2 win at Coors Field.
6/16/2013 |
Weiss throws first pitch to celebrate Father's Day
After the first pitch from Walt Weiss landed safely in the glove of his son, Bo, the two met halfway between the mound and home plate, put their arms around one another and walked back to the Rockies' dugout.
6/16/2013 |
Rockies option Volstad, call up Kensing
Chris Volstad's stay with the Rockies lasted all of five days as they optioned him to Triple-A Colorado Springs on Sunday, with right-hander Logan Kensing taking his roster spot.
6/16/2013 |
Fowler returns atop Rockies' lineup
After missing two starts with a right hand injury, center fielder Dexter Fowler returned to his usual leadoff spot Sunday. Fowler was one of three Rockies starters who were injured in the series-opening loss to Philadelphia on Friday.
6/16/2013 |
Rockies to take advantage of upcoming AL games
The American League road trip comes at an ideal time for the Rockies, as the designated hitter spot will give manager Walt Weiss a chance to rest his best hitters keep while still keeping them in the lineup.
6/15/2013 |
Tulo preaching positive message during absence
The disappointment was clear on Troy Tulowitzki's face, but he was resolute in his first public appearance since he broke a rib Thursday diving for a ground ball.
6/15/2013 |
Fowler still struggling to swing bat, sits Saturday
Rockies center fielder Dexter Fowler is still struggling to swing a bat after bruising his right knuckle when a pitch struck his hand on Thursday.
6/15/2013 |
Oswalt could join Rox soon after dominant outing
Roy Oswalt looked more ready than ever for the Major Leagues Friday night, tossing 8 1/3 scoreless innings in what was likely his final start with Double-A Tulsa.
6/15/2013 |
Betancourt progressing, but return date uncertain
It's still not clear how long it will be before reliever Rafael Betancourt rejoins the Rockies' bullpen as he recovers from a groin injury.
6/15/2013 |
Tough-luck Hamels eyes victory at Coors
Despite pitching much better lately, the Phillies can't seem to win with Cole Hamels on the mound. They will look to turn that trend at Coors Field on Sunday as the Rockies try to take the rubber game behind Jhoulys Chacin. More Results > |
