http://mlb.mlb.com COL Homepage News Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:33:15 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130619&content_id=51077162&vkey=news_col&c_id=col Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:00:26 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130619&content_id=51077162&vkey=news_col&c_id=col The Rockies sent outfielder Eric Young Jr., who was designated for assignment last week, to the Mets on Tuesday night for right-handed pitcher Collin McHugh, then optioned McHugh to Double-A Tulsa. Thomas Harding http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_19_colmlb_tormlb_1&mode=preview&vkey=preview_web_away&c_id=col Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:21:53 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_19_colmlb_tormlb_1&mode=preview&vkey=preview_web_away&c_id=col 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. Ian McCue http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_18_colmlb_tormlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=col Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:13:43 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_18_colmlb_tormlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=col 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. Thomas Harding http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130618&content_id=51023854&notebook_id=51024380&vkey=notebook_col&c_id=col Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:20:25 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130618&content_id=51023854&notebook_id=51024380&vkey=notebook_col&c_id=col 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. Thomas Harding http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130618&content_id=51023854&notebook_id=51024258&vkey=notebook_col&c_id=col Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:20:23 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130618&content_id=51023854&notebook_id=51024258&vkey=notebook_col&c_id=col 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. Thomas Harding http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130618&content_id=51023854&notebook_id=51023862&vkey=notebook_col&c_id=col Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:20:20 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130618&content_id=51023854&notebook_id=51023862&vkey=notebook_col&c_id=col 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. Thomas Harding http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130618&content_id=51011966&vkey=news_col&c_id=col Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:42:13 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130618&content_id=51011966&vkey=news_col&c_id=col 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. Thomas Harding http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_17_colmlb_tormlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=col Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:03 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_17_colmlb_tormlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=col 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. Thomas Harding http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130617&content_id=50914796&notebook_id=50914614&vkey=notebook_col&c_id=col Mon, 17 Jun 2013 18:44:21 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130617&content_id=50914796&notebook_id=50914614&vkey=notebook_col&c_id=col 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. Thomas Harding http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130617&content_id=50914796&notebook_id=50915136&vkey=notebook_col&c_id=col Mon, 17 Jun 2013 18:42:57 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130617&content_id=50914796&notebook_id=50915136&vkey=notebook_col&c_id=col 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. Thomas Harding http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130617&content_id=50914796&notebook_id=50915134&vkey=notebook_col&c_id=col Mon, 17 Jun 2013 18:42:55 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130617&content_id=50914796&notebook_id=50915134&vkey=notebook_col&c_id=col 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. Thomas Harding http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130617&content_id=50902604&vkey=news_col&c_id=col Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:10:52 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130617&content_id=50902604&vkey=news_col&c_id=col Carlos Gonzalez hit three more homers last week to earn National League Player of the Week honors for the period ending June 16. Jason Mastrodonato http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_16_phimlb_colmlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=col Sun, 16 Jun 2013 20:39:15 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_16_phimlb_colmlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=col 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. Ian McCue http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130616&content_id=50822608&notebook_id=50828306&vkey=notebook_col&c_id=col Sun, 16 Jun 2013 16:31:37 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130616&content_id=50822608&notebook_id=50828306&vkey=notebook_col&c_id=col 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. Ian McCue http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130616&content_id=50822608&notebook_id=50822614&vkey=notebook_col&c_id=col Sun, 16 Jun 2013 16:07:38 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130616&content_id=50822608&notebook_id=50822614&vkey=notebook_col&c_id=col 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. Ian McCue http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130616&content_id=50822608&notebook_id=50822334&vkey=notebook_col&c_id=col Sun, 16 Jun 2013 16:07:36 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130616&content_id=50822608&notebook_id=50822334&vkey=notebook_col&c_id=col 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. Ian McCue http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130616&content_id=50822608&notebook_id=50822612&vkey=notebook_col&c_id=col Sun, 16 Jun 2013 16:07:34 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130616&content_id=50822608&notebook_id=50822612&vkey=notebook_col&c_id=col 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. Ian McCue http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130615&content_id=50752830&vkey=news_col&c_id=col Sun, 16 Jun 2013 20:00:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130615&content_id=50752830&vkey=news_col&c_id=col Even though he's on the disabled list, Rockies shortstop Troy Tulowitzki can still be elected as an All-Star starter. Also, Rockies outfielder Carlos Gonzalez is tearing it up at the plate and in the ballot box. Thomas Harding http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130615&content_id=50714140&notebook_id=50716080&vkey=notebook_col&c_id=col Sat, 15 Jun 2013 15:36:30 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130615&content_id=50714140&notebook_id=50716080&vkey=notebook_col&c_id=col 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. Ian McCue http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130615&content_id=50714140&notebook_id=50715808&vkey=notebook_col&c_id=col Sat, 15 Jun 2013 15:36:28 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130615&content_id=50714140&notebook_id=50715808&vkey=notebook_col&c_id=col 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. Ian McCue http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130615&content_id=50714140&notebook_id=50715716&vkey=notebook_col&c_id=col Sat, 15 Jun 2013 15:36:26 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130615&content_id=50714140&notebook_id=50715716&vkey=notebook_col&c_id=col 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. Ian McCue http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130615&content_id=50714140&notebook_id=50715842&vkey=notebook_col&c_id=col Sat, 15 Jun 2013 15:36:23 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130615&content_id=50714140&notebook_id=50715842&vkey=notebook_col&c_id=col 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. Ian McCue http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_15_phimlb_colmlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=col Sat, 15 Jun 2013 21:10:04 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_15_phimlb_colmlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=col The Rockies scored six runs on seven hits in the first inning, hitting for the cycle as a team, en route to a 10-5 blowout of the Phillies Saturday at Coors Field. Ian McCue http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_14_phimlb_colmlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=col Sat, 15 Jun 2013 02:20:54 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_14_phimlb_colmlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=col Juan Nicasio fizzled in the sixth inning, and the Phillies rallied -- behind Freddy Galvis' pair of two-run triples -- against up-and-down righty reliever Wilton Lopez for an 8-7 victory at Coors Field in front of 36,114 on Friday night. Thomas Harding http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130614&content_id=50648664&vkey=news_col&c_id=col Fri, 14 Jun 2013 22:30:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130614&content_id=50648664&vkey=news_col&c_id=col Like last year during the heat of the season, the Rockies will not have star shortstop Troy Tulowitzki in uniform. Tulowitzki, putting up National League Most Valuable Player Award-worthy numbers, suffered a fractured right rib on Thursday and will miss 4-6 weeks. Thomas Harding http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130614&content_id=50631394&notebook_id=50635866&vkey=notebook_col&c_id=col Fri, 14 Jun 2013 20:45:27 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130614&content_id=50631394&notebook_id=50635866&vkey=notebook_col&c_id=col Infielder Josh Rutledge certainly hadn't caught fire when the Rockies sent him down to Triple-A Colorado Springs on May 22, but at .242 with five home runs, 13 RBIs and five stolen bases, he wasn't exactly cold. However, the Rockies felt he needed to chill out a bit. Thomas Harding http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130614&content_id=50631394&notebook_id=50634184&vkey=notebook_col&c_id=col Fri, 14 Jun 2013 20:32:23 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130614&content_id=50631394&notebook_id=50634184&vkey=notebook_col&c_id=col The Rockies didn't start center fielder Dexter Fowler against the Phillies on Friday night because of a bruised right ring knuckle that he injured Thursday when he was hit by a pitch against the Nationals. Thomas Harding http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130614&content_id=50631394&notebook_id=50631186&vkey=notebook_col&c_id=col Fri, 14 Jun 2013 20:12:13 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130614&content_id=50631394&notebook_id=50631186&vkey=notebook_col&c_id=col Rockies left fielder Carlos Gonzalez, who suffered a bruised left foot when he was hit with a foul ball while in the on-deck circle during Thursday afternoon's 5-4 loss to the Nationals, woke up Friday morning feeling much better. Thomas Harding http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130614&content_id=50616570&vkey=news_col&c_id=col Fri, 14 Jun 2013 16:07:25 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130614&content_id=50616570&vkey=news_col&c_id=col Rockies catcher Yorvit Torrealba never tried to follow in the footsteps of his father, Diego, when he was young. Even now, he defers to dad when it comes to cars. Thomas Harding http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130613&content_id=50558786&vkey=news_col&c_id=col Fri, 14 Jun 2013 16:58:22 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130613&content_id=50558786&vkey=news_col&c_id=col An MRI exam on Thursday night showed that Rockies shortstop Troy Tulowitzki has a broken rib on his right side, and on Friday, he was placed on the disabled list. Thomas Harding