Rockies remain surprising contenders in NL West one-third into season
A serving of sports commentary each weekday near noontime Would the Rockies be better served using Todd Helton as a spot starter, late-game defensive replacement and pinch hitter? (Denver Post file)...
View ArticleRockies' Nicasio goes 5 1/3 perfect innings before Padres catch on
Rockies starting pitcher Juan Nicasio tags out San Diego's Everth Cabrera at Coors Field on Sunday. More photos. (AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver Post) Colorado Rockies Pore over the most recent Rockies...
View ArticleSlumping Rosario must climb out of hole
Wilin Rosario (Denver Post file) CINCINNATI — There are slumps, and then there are slumps. Rockies outfielder Tyler Colvin fell into the latter category during spring training. Not only did he bat...
View ArticleFrancis' slot in rotation may ride on his Saturday start
Rockies shortstop Troy Tulowitzki and left fielder Carlos Gonzalez high-five each other Friday night at Coors Field after they scored on Todd Helton's first-inning double against the San Diego Padres....
View ArticleJeff Francis' slot in Rockies rotation may ride on his Saturday start
Rockies left-hander Jeff Francis (Karl Gehring, Denver Post file) Rockies left-hander Jeff Francis is aware of how crucial his Saturday night start against the Padres will be. "I think I can help this...
View ArticleRockies rookie Josh Rutledge a silver lining to rough season
Rockies rookie infielder Josh Rutledge, leaping over the Dodgers' Mark Ellis on Tuesday at Coors Field, has batted .350 in his first 40 major-league games. (Barry Gutierrez, The Associated Press) As...
View ArticleColorado Rockies light up San Diego Padres in 10-2 victory
The Rockies' Wilin Rosario scores as Padres catcher John Baker waits for the throw during the third inning Friday at Coors Field. (Jack Dempsey, The Associated Press) They came for the fireworks, but a...
View ArticleRockies catcher Wilin Rosario unlikely to win rookie of year award
Colorado Rockies Analyze recent boxscores. View slide show of Rockies' Coors Field 2012 finale Sept. 27. View slide show of Cubs-Rockies game Sept. 26. See more photos from the Cubs-Rockies game Sept....
View ArticleGuillermo Moscoso fails to impress in Rockies debut as Mets win 7-5
New York Mets catcher Josh Thole tags out Todd Helton on a fielder's choice ground ball in the third inning at Coors Field on April 28, 2012. (Dustin Bradford, Getty Images) Colorado Rockies View slide...
View ArticleRockies center fielder Dexter Fowler slow to heal from injured hand
Dexter Fowler was injured on this play last week, as Washington Nationals catcher Kurt Suzuki retrieves the ball after Ross Detwiler's pitch hit the knuckle on the right ring finger of the Rockies...
View ArticleCracks are showing in rotation of division-leading Colorado Rockies
Rockies right-hander Jhoulys Chacin (strained lower back) took his 3-0 record and 1.46 ERA to the 15-day disabled list. (Justin Edmonds, Getty Images) So far, so-so. Jhoulys Chacin has been terrific....
View ArticleRockies fall 6-2 to Dodgers despite Carlos Gonzalez's fifth home run
The Dodgers' Hyun-Jin Ryu, right, of South Korea, bunts into a double play in the second inning Tuesday night as catcher Yorvit Torrealba watches. The bunt went to third baseman Nolan Arenado. (Mark J....
View ArticleRockies beat Arizona on Helton's double in eighth
The Rockies' Carlos Gonzalez, left, and teammate Troy Tulowitzki, right, celebrate being driven in on Todd Helton's two-RBI single Friday at Coors Field. (Jack Dempsey, The Associated Press) In a...
View ArticleRockies' Drew Pomeranz to rejoin rotation vs. Reds this weekend
Colorado Rockies Analyze recent boxscores. View slide show of Rockies-Padres game July 22. View slide show of Rockies-Padres game July 21. View more Rockies photos. Scan remaining Rockies schedule....
View ArticleRockies' Carlos Gonzalez likes playing only left field
Rockies' Carlos Gonzalez celebrates with Josh Rutledge after hitting a two-run homer in the top of the fifth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday at Miller Park. More photos. ( Mike...
View ArticleRockies top Giants 4-1 as Jhoulys Chacin, Michael Cuddyer play star roles
Rockies right-hander Jhoulys Chacin works the first inning against the Giants on Friday at Coors Field. (Grant Hindsley, The Denver Post) For the Rockies, Friday night was a slice of heaven. From...
View ArticleRockies top Giants 4-1 behind dominant Chacin, Cuddyer HR
Rockies right-hander Jhoulys Chacin works the first inning against the Giants on Friday at Coors Field. (Grant Hindsley, The Denver Post) For the Rockies, Friday night was a slice of heaven. From...
View ArticleRockies' Gonzalez has been sizzling at plate during homestand
Carlos Gonzalez is on an 11-for-23 tear in the last six games. (Joe Mahoney, The Associated Press) Carlos Gonzalez' s elegant, powerful swing launched two home runs Wednesday afternoon at Coors Field....
View ArticleRockies enjoy first place and know with pitching they could contend
Rockies' Eric Young Jr., right, is congratulated by Michael Cuddyer after scoring on a double by Carlos Gonzalez during the fourth inning of their baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers,...
View ArticleRockies fall to Nationals 2-1, drop below .500 as road losing streak grows
Rockies right-hander Tyler Chatwood delivers a pitch Friday during the fourth inning against Washington at Nationals Park. (Harry E. Walker, MCT) WASHINGTON — Roy Oswalt referred to the magic number as...
View ArticleRockies beat Yankees as CarGo homers, De La Rosa dominates on mound
Jorge De La Rosa of the Colorado Rockies delivers a pitch against the New York Yankees on May 7, 2013, at Coors Field. (John Leyba, The Denver Post) Lightning flashed and thunder rolled at Coors Field...
View ArticleRockies' Carlos Gonzalez on a tear despite early cold weather
Left fielder Carlos Gonzalez is hitting .380 and has four home runs in the Rockies' first 14 games. ( Hyoung Chang, The Denver Post ) Nothing is slowing down Carlos Gonzalez in the first month of the...
View ArticleJhoulys Chacin throws a gem as Rockies pound Phillies at Coors Field
Jhoulys Chacin threw a gem of a game in the Rockies' victory over the Phillies at Coors Field on Sunday. (Dustin Bradford, Getty Images) Colorado Rockies Pore over the most recent Rockies boxscores....
View ArticleTroy Tulowitzki lifts Colorado Rockies out of deep freeze with homer
Shortstop Troy Tulowitzki rounds third base Sunday at Busch Stadium after breaking Colorado's monumental 28-inning scoring slump with a three-run homer. (Dilip Vishwanat, Getty Images) ST. LOUIS — As...
View ArticleRockies roster shuffle: Tyler Colvin in, Jon Garland out
Colorado Rockies Pore over the most recent Rockies boxscores. View slide show of Padres-Rockies game June 8. View more Rockies photos. Find analysis, notes and buzz at the On the Rox blog. Follow Troy...
View ArticleRockies' CarGo day to day after aggravating injured finger
The Rockies' Carlos Gonzalez walks away from the plate, shaking his right hand after striking out in the first inning Thursday. (Karl Gehring, The Denver Post) Carlos Gonzalez has no trouble putting a...
View ArticleRockies' disappointing homestand continues with loss to Milwaukee
Collin McHugh was roughed up by the Brewers in his Rockies debut Saturday night at Coors Field, allowing nine hits and six runs in five innings. More photos. (Doug Pensinger, Getty Images) Colorado...
View ArticleRockies' offense fails again as Marlins win second straight, 4-2
Marlins shortstop Adeiny Hechavarria tags out Rockies Dexter Fowler at second base on a steal attempt in the first inning of a game in Denver. More photos. (Chris Schneider, The Associated Press)...
View ArticleRockies rally to beat Milwaukee Brewers, finish homestand 5-5
Colorado Rockies' Troy Tulowitzki, left, follows the flight of his solo home run with Milwaukee Brewers catcher Jonathan Lucroy in the first inning of a baseball game in Denver on Sunday, July 28,...
View ArticleRockies come back again to beat the Giants at AT&T Park
Colorado Rockies Pore over the most recent Rockies boxscores. View slide show of Rockies-Padres game Sept. 9. View more Rockies photos. Find analysis, notes and buzz at the On the Rox blog. Follow...
View ArticleTodd Helton, Rockies spoil Cardinals' chance for division lead
Colorado Rockies Pore over the most recent Rockies boxscores. View slide show of Cardinals-Rockies game Sept. 16. View more Rockies photos. Find analysis, notes and buzz at the On the Rox blog. Follow...
View ArticleRockies reliever Matt Belisle denies that he's hurt as team's bullpen woes...
Rockies reliever Matt Belisle (John Leyba, Denver Post file) When the Rockies opened their season 81 games ago, the back of the bullpen was the least of their concerns. With a cast that included...
View ArticleRockies Mailbag: Rotation likely to see shakeup — and soon
Jarrod from Denver sees changes afoot for starting pitchers Denver Post sports writer Patrick Saunders posts his Rockies Mailbag on Tuesdays. Pose a Rockies- or MLB-related question for the Rockies...
View ArticleRockies fall 5-2 to Padres as Bettis pitches well, Oswalt struggles
Colorado Rockies Pore over the most recent Rockies boxscores. View slide show of Rockies-Padres game Sept. 8. View more Rockies photos. Find analysis, notes and buzz at the On the Rox blog. Follow...
View ArticleColorado Rockies 2013 Preview
Tulowitzki is not the only one Colorado has to keep an eye on in order to shock the baseball world and notably the NL West. Aging veteran first baseman Todd Helton could be in the final season of his...
View ArticleRockies need to fix holes in roster for chance to compete — next year
A serving of sports commentary each weekday near noontime Rockies shortstop Troy Tulowitzki disputes a call before being ejected from the game against the Braves on Thursday in Atlanta. (Scott...
View ArticleTodd Helton has huge day despite Rockies' 13-9 loss to Diamondbacks
Related Stories Sep 17:Renck: Rockies' Todd Helton credits mentors for directing his big-league pathSep 16:Rockies' Todd Helton: "It's been an honor to be your first baseman"Sep 14:Timeline of Todd...
View ArticleRockies beat Pirates again with sixth-inning rally
Colorado Rockies' Todd Helton, right, hits a double off Pirates starting pitcher A.J. Burnett in the second inning of a game at Coors Field in Denver. (Joe Mahoney, The Associated Press ) Colorado...
View ArticleJhoulys Chacin on track to rejoin Rockies in early May
Jhoulys Chacin (Karl Gehring, Denver Post file) Colorado Rockies On The Rox Blog Boxscores of Rox games More Rockies photos Rockies Mailbag archive Ask Mailbag questions Rox stats, roster, schedule...
View ArticleRockies players prefer expanded replay — with debate on a historic play: "The...
Blog: On the Rox Troy E. Renck and Patrick Saunders add analysis and notes to this blog focusing on the Colorado Rockies. BALTIMORE — Baseball is moving quickly toward expanded video replay. But would...
View ArticleRockies' Jorge De La Rosa earns first victory in almost two years
Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Jorge De La Rosa delivers against the San Diego Padres on Sunday. (Alex Gallardo, The Associated Press) Blog: On the Rox Troy E. Renck and Patrick Saunders add...
View ArticleColorado Rockies fall to Giants after San Francisco rallies from 6-0 deficit...
Rockies pitching coach Jim Wright talks to Jhoulys Chacin in the fourth inning Thursday against the Giants. (John Leyba, The Denver Post) The San Francisco Giants own the Rockies like the Oregon Ducks...
View ArticleRockies look at other pitchers, but rotation gets its shot at success
Tyler Chatwood of the Rockies pitches against the Cincinnati Reds during a game at Great American Ball Park. (Joe Robbins, Getty Images) Colorado Rockies Pore over the most recent Rockies boxscores....
View ArticlePitcher Jhoulys Chacin could return to Rockies as soon as next week
Jhoulys Chacin (Denver Post file) Colorado Rockies On The Rox Blog Boxscores of Rox games More Rockies photos Rockies Mailbag archive Ask Mailbag questions Rox stats, roster, schedule Live scores in...
View ArticleRockies' 5 Spring Training story ines
Right-hander Jhoulys Chacin, armed with a two-year deal, believes he can be the Rockies' ace in 2013. (Marcio Jose Sanchez, AP) Colorado Rockies Analyze recent boxscores. View slide show of Rockies'...
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