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• Cook a free agent after option declined

  October 31, 2011 12:15 AM

  DENVER (AP) - The Colorado Rockies have declined their $11 million mutual option for next season on right-hander Aaron Cook, the franchise's career leader in wins. Cook had a rough season in the final year of his contract, going 3-10 with a 6.03 ERA. The sinkerball specialist was bothered by... more »

• Diamondbacks pound Rox for 8th straight win

  August 31, 2011 1:53 AM

  PHOENIX (AP) - Miguel Montero and Justin Upton each homered and drove in three runs, helping the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Colorado Rockies 9-4 Tuesday night to tie a team record with their 11th straight home win. The NL West-leading Diamondbacks have won eight straight overall, their longest streak since... more »

• Cargo has big night as Rox take series from Marlins

  August 18, 2011 1:14 AM

  DENVER (AP) - Aaron Cook pitched effectively into the eighth inning and Carlos Gonzalez' three-run homer highlighted a powerful offensive display that sent the Colorado Rockies to a 12-5 victory over the Florida Marlins on Wednesday night. The Rockies, who had struggled to provide Cook with run support in past... more »

• Redbirds beat Rox 6-1

  August 13, 2011 1:36 AM

  ST. LOUIS (AP) - Kyle Lohse worked into the seventh inning after a week between starts and Albert Pujols followed up a 4-for-4 game with two hits and the go-ahead RBI to lead the St. Louis Cardinals to a 6-1 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Friday night. David Freese... more »

• Cook has best start of the year as Rox avoid sweep in LA

  July 28, 2011 2:37 AM

  LOS ANGELES (AP) - Aaron Cook outpitched Hiroki Kuroda with seven scoreless innings, Troy Tulowitzki had a pair of RBI singles among his three hits, and the Colorado Rockies beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-1 on Wednesday night to avoid a three-game sweep. Cook (2-5) scattered six hits, struck out... more »

• Cook gets first win of season as Rox win in Arizona

  July 23, 2011 1:36 AM

  PHOENIX (AP) - Aaron Cook earned his first victory of the season, and Dexter Fowler and Mark Ellis each had three hits and drove in a run as the Colorado Rockies beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 8-4 on Friday night. Cook (1-5) allowed four runs and eight hits for his first... more »

• Rockies enter All-Star break with uncertain rotation

  July 11, 2011 1:24 AM

  WASHINGTON (AP) - Rockies manager Jim Tracy says right-hander Aaron Cook "realizes the fact that he has to pitch better." Cook is 0-4 with a 5.82 ERA in six appearances. He broke a finger in spring training and missed the season's first two months. Tracy says Sunday that Cook will... more »

• Rox fall five games under .500

  July 6, 2011 11:10 PM

  ATLANTA (AP) - Chipper Jones hit a two-run homer, Jair Jurrjens earned his NL-leading 12th win and the surging Atlanta Braves beat slumping Colorado 9-1 on Wednesday night. Dan Uggla added a two-run homer in the eighth and Jordan Schafer had four hits for the Braves, who have won eight... more »

• Yanks and Sabathia shut down Rox

  June 25, 2011 6:03 PM

  NEW YORK (AP) - CC Sabathia tossed eight stingy innings to win for the seventh time in his last eight starts, Alex Rodriguez drove in three runs and the New York Yankees finally beat the Colorado Rockies, 8-3 on Saturday. A dozen pitchers began the day with nine wins, but... more »

• Padres edge Rockies in rain delayed game at Coors Field

  June 14, 2011 1:15 AM

  DENVER (AP) - Anthony Bass pitched five efficient innings to win his major league debut, Ryan Ludwick drove in two runs and the San Diego Padres snapped a three-game skid with a 3-1 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Monday night in a game delayed 83 minutes by a thunderstorm.... more »

• Rox activate Cook

  June 8, 2011 10:00 PM

  SAN DIEGO (AP) - The Colorado Rockies have activated right-hander Aaron Cook from the 60-day disabled in time for him to make his season debut, against the San Diego Padres on Wednesday afternoon. Cook hasn't pitched in the big leagues since Sept 8 against Cincinnati, when he was hit by... more »

• Cook has fractured leg

  September 9, 2010 3:45 AM

  DENVER (AP) - Colorado Rockies pitcher Aaron Cook has a broken leg after being hit by a line drive from Cincinnati's Joey Votto. Cook's lower right leg was fractured in the sixth inning Wednesday night. Rockies manager Jim Tracy confirmed the injury after a 9-2 win over the Reds, but... more »

• Tulo's two homers lead Rox to 6th straight win

  September 9, 2010 3:42 AM

  DENVER (AP) - Troy Tulowitzki homered twice and the Colorado Rockies beat the struggling Cincinnati Reds 9-2 on Wednesday night, earning their sixth consecutive victory despite losing starter Aaron Cook to a leg injury. Cook was struck in the lower right leg by a line drive off the bat of... more »

• Rockies reinstate RHP Cook from 15-day DL

  September 3, 2010 8:38 PM

  DENVER (AP) - The Colorado Rockies have activated right-hander Aaron Cook from the 15-day disabled list and will start the sinkerball specialist Friday night in San Diego. Cook has been sidelined for a month with a right toe injury. He enters the game on a three-game skid, allowing five runs... more »

• Rockies put Cook on DL

  August 6, 2010 1:02 AM

  PITTSBURGH (AP) - The Colorado Rockies have put struggling pitcher Aaron Cook on the 15-day disabled list because of a toe injury. The Rockies say Cook has turf toe on his right big toe. Cook is 4-8 with a 5.34 ERA and has gotten hit hard in losing his last... more »

• Red-hot Giants rough up Rockies

  August 4, 2010 12:35 AM

  DENVER (AP) - Jonathan Sanchez limited Colorado to three hits over six innings and the surging San Francisco Giants beat the Rockies 10-0 on Tuesday night. After five straight no-decisions, Sanchez (8-6) won for the first time since July 5 and equaled his 2009 victory total. Sanchez struck out seven... more »

• Cook wins on road, Rockies beat Reds 1-0

  July 18, 2010 7:03 PM

  CINCINNATI (AP) - Chris Iannetta homered off left-hander Travis Wood, who was coming off a nearly perfect performance, and Aaron Cook got a breakthrough win on the road in the Colorado Rockies' 1-0 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday. Two of the NL's top offenses had trouble on a... more »

• Matsui grand slam lifts Halos past Rox

  June 27, 2010 2:03 AM

  ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - Hideki Matsui hit a grand slam in the first inning to give the Los Angeles Angels a 4-2 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Saturday night. Matsui's grand slam was his 150th in the major leagues 482nd since he began playing with Tokyo's Yomiuri Giants in... more »

• Twins bomb Cook and take opener from Rockies

  June 16, 2010 1:14 AM

  MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Carl Pavano allowed two runs on five hits in seven innings and Jason Kubel homered to lead the Minnesota Twins to a 9-3 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday night. Pavano (7-6) struck out five and walked one, going at least seven innings for the 10th... more »

• Cook's solid pitching sparks Rockies victory

  May 30, 2010 12:05 AM

  DENVER (AP) - Aaron Cook pitched effectively for 6 1-3 innings, Carlos Gonzalez homered and added a run-saving defensive gem in center field and the Colorado Rockies beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 11-3 Saturday night. Seth Smith and Miguel Olivo each had three hits with two RBI apiece to help... more »

• Cook and Rockies take nightcap from Marlins

  April 24, 2010 11:39 PM

  DENVER (AP) - Aaron Cook overcame his early-season struggles to throw a five-hitter, Miguel Olivo hit his 100th career homer and the Colorado Rockies beat the Florida Marlins 8-1 Saturday night to gain a doubleheader split. In the opener, Ricky Nolasco limited the Rockies to one run in eight innings... more »

• Rangers pound Rox in Tucson

  March 12, 2010 2:39 AM

  TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) - Aaron Cook was hit hard in his second spring start, allowing nine hits and nine runs, five earned, in 2 2-3 innings, and the Colorado Rockies were pounded by the Texas Rangers 16-5 on Thursday. Cook hit Ian Kinsler with a 1-2 pitch during a four-run... more »

• Cook sharp in three-inning spring debut

  March 7, 2010 9:52 PM

  TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) - Aaron Cook pitched two-hit ball for three innings in his spring debut, and the Colorado Rockies beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-1 in a game between split squads that was called because of rain with one out in the seventh inning Sunday. Cook allowed two singles with... more »

• Slimmer Cook feeling good as spring starts

  February 20, 2010 8:20 PM

  TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) - Rockies right-hander Aaron Cook cut out fried foods and sodas. He stopped eating desserts and avoided late night snacks. The result was startling. Cook reported to spring training at 200 pounds, down from 220 at the end of the 2009 season. He expects to gain between... more »

• Rockies beat Cardinals 2-1 in 9th inning

  September 25, 2009 11:07 PM

  DENVER (AP) - Yorvit Torrealba's sacrifice fly scored Troy Tulowitzki from third base with the winning run in the bottom of the ninth and the Colorado Rockies edged St. Louis 2-1 on Friday night. That prevented the Cardinals from becoming the first team in the majors to clinch their division... more »

• Cook returns Friday for the Rockies

  September 22, 2009 8:17 PM

  DENVER (AP) - Right-hander Aaron Cook will return to the mound for the Colorado Rockies on Friday night against the St. Louis Cardinals. Manager Jim Tracy said Cook, who has been on the disabled list since Aug. 22 with a strained right elbow, will be limited to 70 pitches. Ready... more »