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  • De La Rosa helps Rockies to 4-1 win over D-backs

    May 22, 2013 6:31 PM

    DENVER (AP) - Carlos Gonzalez homered and drove in two runs, Jorge De La Rosa pitched effectively into the sixth and the Colorado Rockies beat Arizona 4-1 on Wednesday to take two of three from the Diamondbacks. Dexter Fowler had two hits in his first start in the cleanup spot... more »
  • Gonzalez has 2 HRs among 5 hits, Rockies beat Cubs

    May 14, 2013 11:24 PM

    CHICAGO (AP) - Carlos Gonzalez homered twice and finished with a career-high five hits to lead the struggling Colorado Rockies to a 9-4 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday night. Gonzalez was 5 for 5 and fell a triple shy of a cycle, and Eric Young Jr. also homered... more »
  • Gonzalez homers and doubles, Rockies beat Brewers

    March 1, 2013 8:13 PM

    SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) - Carlos Gonzalez drove in his first three runs with a homer and double, leading the Colorado Rockies over the Milwaukee Brewers 5-2 on Friday. Gonzalez was 2 for 9 going into the game. He lined a two-run double in the third inning and homered off Ariel... more »
  • Cargo powers Rox past Brewers

    September 15, 2011 2:35 AM

    MILWAUKEE (AP) - Carlos Gonzalez homered and drove in three runs to lift the Colorado Rockies to a 6-2 victory over the punchless Brewers on Wednesday night and snap a six-game skid in Milwaukee. Kevin Millwood scattered two runs over six innings for the Rockies, who kept the Brewers from... more »
  • Walk-off win gives Rockies sweep of Astros

    August 24, 2011 7:44 PM

    DENVER (AP) - Troy Tulowitzki scored from third on a wild pitch in the bottom of the 10th inning and the Colorado Rockies beat the Houston Astros 7-6 on Wednesday to complete a three-game sweep. Tulowitzki reached on a one-out walk and went to third on Jonathan Herrera's single to... more »
  • Rockies win fourth in a row

    August 24, 2011 1:23 AM

    DENVER (AP) - Seth Smith and Jonathan Herrera each hit a two-run homer and the Colorado Rockies beat the Houston Astros 8-6 on Tuesday night. Rex Brothers pitched a scoreless ninth inning to earn his first major league save for Colorado, which has won four straight. It is Colorado's first... more »
  • Rox win third straight

    August 23, 2011 1:15 AM

    DENVER (AP) - Jhoulys Chacin threw seven solid innings and had a two-run double while Carlos Gonzalez homered and drove in three runs to help the Colorado Rockies beat the Houston Astros 9-5 on Monday night. All nine starters reached base for Colorado, which won its third straight. It's just... 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 »
  • CarGo powers Rox to win in St. Louis

    August 14, 2011 2:03 AM

    ST. LOUIS (AP) - Carlos Gonzalez hit a three-run homer, Jason Hammel pitched into the seventh inning and the Colorado Rockies beat the St. Louis Cardinals 6-1 on Saturday night. Gonzalez also doubled in a run in the ninth to help the Rockies snap a three-game slide. Colorado also had... 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 »
  • Last chance for Sky Sox fans to see CarGo

    August 5, 2011 4:05 AM

    The Colorado Springs Sky Sox have announced that there will be a special gate opening on Friday before the Sky Sox 7:05 p.m. game with the Nashville Sounds. Friday will be the last time that fans will be able to see Rockies superstar Carlos Gonzalez in a Sky Sox uniform... more »
  • Sox split doubleheader with Nashville

    August 5, 2011 3:58 AM

    The Colorado Springs Sky Sox split their double-header with the Nashville Sounds, losing game one 19-0 and winning game two Thursday night at Security Service Field. After game one was postponed due to rain, the two teams had to wait through a two hour and thirty eight minute rain... more »
  • Sox rained out - CarGo's rehab on hold for a night

    August 3, 2011 11:50 PM

    Wednesday's game between the Nashville Sounds and Colorado Springs Sky Sox was postponed due to rain. The game has been rescheduled as part of a double-header Thursday. Game one starts at 5:05 p.m. Game one of the twin bill will feature RHP Clayton Mortensen (1-5, 9.82) against RHP Mike... more »
  • CarGo set for rehab stint in Springs

    August 3, 2011 10:45 PM

    COLORADO SPRINGS, CO - Colorado Rockies outfielder Carlos Gonzalez is scheduled to begin a rehabilitation assignment with the Colorado Springs Sky Sox Wednesday, as the Sky Sox take on the Nashville Sounds in a 7:05 p.m. start at Security Service Field. The young slugger is schedule to play with the... more »
  • CarGo to rehab with Sky Sox - Rox lose to Phils again

    August 3, 2011 3:07 AM

    DENVER (AP) -The Colorado Rockies announced that outfielder Carlos Gonzalez will begin a rehab assignment with the Colorado Springs Sky Sox Wednesday night. Gonzalez is scheduled to play Wednesday, Thursday and Friday night in Colorado Springs. The Sox are hosting Nashville all three nights. Game time is 7:05 p.m. each... more »
  • Rox put Cargo on DL

    July 22, 2011 9:36 PM

    DENVER (AP) - Colorado Rockies outfielder Carlos Gonzalez has been placed on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right wrist. This is Gonzalez's first trip to the DL. The Rockies recalled outfielder/infielder Eric Young Jr. from Triple-A Colorado Springs to take his place. Gonzalez missed eight games earlier this... more »
  • Cargo injured as Rox lose finale to the Braves

    July 21, 2011 9:26 PM

    DENVER (AP) - Jason Heyward and Freddie Freeman each homered and had two hits and the Atlanta Braves overcame a shaky start by Tommy Hanson to beat the Colorado Rockies 9-6 Thursday. Brooks Conrad homered and Nate McLouth had two hits for Atlanta, which earned a split of the four-game... more »
  • Cargo gives Rox walk-off win over Braves

    July 20, 2011 11:46 PM

    DENVER (AP) - Carlos Gonzalez singled home the winning run off Eric O'Flaherty with two outs in the bottom of the ninth to lift the Colorado Rockies to a 3-2 win over the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday night. O'Flaherty (1-3) retired his first two batters before third baseman Martin Prado... more »
  • Rockies are still without Cargo and Tulo

    July 7, 2011 3:47 PM

    ATLANTA (AP) - Colorado Rockies manager Jim Tracy says outfielder Carlos Gonzalez is close to returning to the lineup but was held out Thursday for a fourth straight day with a right wrist contusion. Tracy had no update on All-Star shortstop Troy Tulowitzki, who's been out since Monday with a... more »
  • Tulo and Cargo not quite ready to return

    July 6, 2011 8:03 PM

    ATLANTA (AP) - Troy Tulowitzki and Carlos Gonzalez are recovering from their injuries but are not yet ready to start for Colorado. Gonzalez was held out of the starting lineup for the third straight game on Wednesday night against the Braves after he bruised his right wrist on Sunday. Manager... more »
  • Rox lose fifth straight road game

    July 6, 2011 2:18 AM

    ATLANTA (AP) - Freddie Freeman's third homer in two games gave Atlanta the early lead, Derek Lowe hit a three-run double and the Braves beat the short-handed Colorado Rockies 5-3 on Tuesday night. Freeman, who had two homers in Atlanta's 4-1 win in Monday's series opener, hit his 12th homer... more »
  • Gonzalez held out, Rockies call up Garner

    July 4, 2011 7:48 PM

    ATLANTA (AP) - The Colorado Rockies have recalled outfielder Cole Garner from Triple-A Colorado Springs to provide depth after Carlos Gonzalez injured his right wrist. Gonzalez was with the Rockies on Monday but was not starting in the opener of a four-game series against the Braves. He has a bruised... more »
  • Cabrera homers twice, KC beats Gonzalez, Rockies

    July 3, 2011 8:06 PM

    DENVER (AP) - Melky Cabrera homered twice and drove in five runs as the Kansas City Royals tied a team record with 12 extra-base hits and outslugged Carlos Gonzalez and the Colorado Rockies 16-8 Sunday. Gonzalez homered and tied a career high with six RBIs. But he left in the... more »
  • Rockies OF Gonzalez leaves after running into wall

    July 3, 2011 8:05 PM

    DENVER (AP) - Colorado Rockies outfielder Carlos Gonzalez has left Sunday's game against Kansas City after running into the center-field wall making a catch. Gonzalez tracked down Bryan Pena's long fly in the seventh inning and grabbed it before hitting the wall. He was down on the warning track for... more »
  • Rox explode for Interleague win over Tigers

    June 18, 2011 12:16 AM

    DENVER (AP) - Chris Nelson hit his first major league home run during a six-run second inning and Carlos Gonzalez homered and doubled to drive in four runs, helping the Colorado Rockies beat the Detroit Tigers 13-6 Friday night. Rookie Charlie Blackmon added four hits and two RBIs, helping to... more »
  • Rox sweep Giants and move back into first

    May 17, 2011 11:39 PM

    DENVER (AP) - Carlos Gonzalez's two-run single off Javier Lopez capped a four-run eighth-inning rally and the Colorado Rockies surged back into first place in the NL West with a 5-3 win Tuesday over the San Francisco Giants. Gonzalez, whose three-run homer off Tim Lincecum propelled Colorado past the Giants... more »
  • Rockies pound Lincecum and Giants

    May 16, 2011 11:50 PM

    DENVER (AP) - Carlos Gonzalez capped a five-run sixth-inning outburst with a three-run homer off an unusually wild Tim Lincecum and the Colorado Rockies rallied for a 7-4 win over the San Francisco Giants on Monday night. Seth Smith also homered off Lincecum (3-4), who set up the Rockies' big... more »
  • Mets finally beat Rockies

    May 11, 2011 12:58 AM

    DENVER (AP) - Mike Pelfrey hit a tiebreaking two-run double and limited the Rockies to three solo homers, helping the New York Mets to a 4-3 win over Colorado on Tuesday night. The Mets had lost all five of their games to the Rockies this season but finally put together... more »
  • Upton's homer gives Arizona win over slumping Rockies

    May 4, 2011 1:07 AM

    PHOENIX (AP) - Justin Upton hit a tiebreaking homer to lead off the eighth inning and the Arizona Diamondbacks roughed up Jorge De La Rosa for one inning to beat the Colorado Rockies 4-3 Tuesday night. Henry Blanco hit his first homer in nearly a year, Xavier Nady drove in... more »
  • Rockies remain in first while Ubaldo and Cargo struggle

    May 2, 2011 10:03 PM

    DENVER (AP) - The Colorado Rockies are leading the NL West even though two of their stars are off to slow starts. Slugger Carlos Gonzalez is in a prolonged hitting slump that began after he caught the flu in Pittsburgh almost a month ago. Ubaldo imenez is still searching... more »
  • Rox take game 1 of doubleheader in New York

    April 14, 2011 4:07 PM

    NEW YORK (AP) - Carlos Gonzalez and hot-hitting Troy Tulowitzki belted back-to-back home runs, and the Colorado Rockies survived a shaky ninth inning to beat the New York Mets 6-5 in the opener of a doubleheader Thursday. The Rockies (9-2), off to the best start in franchise history, won their... more »
  • Rockies off to best start ever!

    April 14, 2011 12:57 AM

    NEW YORK (AP) - Troy Tulowitzki hit a go-ahead homer through the thick fog and the Colorado Rockies, off to the best start in club history, beat the New York Mets 5-4 on Wednesday night. Ryan Spilborghs also connected and Esmil Rogers (2-0) won his second straight outing to begin... more »
  • Cargo signs long-term with the Rockies

    January 12, 2011 2:12 AM

    DENVER (AP) - Carlos Gonzalez has finalized his $80 million, seven-year contract with the Colorado Rockies. The deal keeps Gonzalez in purple pinstripes through 2017 and covers what would have been his first three seasons of free agency. Gonzalez's agreement comes two months after All-Star shortstop Troy Tulowitzki received a... more »
  • Cargo deal expected to be official on Tuesday

    January 11, 2011 1:31 AM

    DENVER (AP) - Slugger Carlos Gonzalez says he has finalized a seven-year, $80.5 million deal with the Colorado Rockies. The outfielder's publicist released a statement in his native Venezuela saying the deal will be signed in Denver on Tuesday. The statement said the 25-year-old Gonzalez arrived in Denver on Sunday... more »
  • Rox ready to sign Cargo for the long-term

    January 3, 2011 10:25 PM

    DENVER (AP) - The publicist for Carlos Gonzalez says an $80 million, seven-year contract for the Colorado Rockies outfielder is "practically finalized." Fabiola Bohorquez confirmed from Venezuela the signing is "imminent," pending a physical. Gonzalez will soon fly to Denver to sign the contract, she said. The Rockies said they... more »
  • Gold glovers Tulo and Cargo add Silver Slugger Awards

    November 12, 2010 2:14 AM

    DENVER (AP) - Colorado Rockies shortstop Troy Tulowitzki and outfielder Carlos Gonzalez have been awarded Silver Slugger awards for the best offensive player at their positions. The awards were announced Thursday, one day after Tulowitzki and Gonzalez each won his first Gold Glove for the best defense at their position.... more »
  • Cargo and Tulo win first Gold Gloves

    November 11, 2010 4:16 AM

    NEW YORK (AP) - Colorado shortstop Troy Tulowitzki and Rockies outfielder Carlos Gonzalez have won their first NL Gold Glove awards, joined by Cincinnati pitcher Bronson Arroyo as a first-time winner. St. Louis first baseman Albert Pujols and Reds third baseman Scott Rolen won Gold Gloves for the first time... more »
  • Diamondbacks pull off sweep of Rockies

    September 24, 2010 3:03 AM

    PHOENIX (AP) - Stephen Drew homered and had four RBIs, Kelly Johnson hit a two-run shot and the Arizona Diamondbacks held off Colorado 10-9 Thursday night to complete a three-game sweep of the fading Rockies. Colorado had won 13 of 15 in another late-season run to get close in the... more »
  • Dodgers rally to beat Rockies in 11

    September 20, 2010 1:27 AM

    LOS ANGELES (AP) - A.J. Ellis lined an RBI single over a rawn-in infield in the 11th inning after Matt Kemp doubled home the tying run in the ninth, helping the Los Angeles Dodgers record their biggest comeback win of the season in a 7-6 victory over the Colorado Rockies... more »
  • Be ready for Rocktober: pre-register for playoff tickets

    September 18, 2010 4:42 PM

    If your favorite fall colors are purple and black then you know how hot the Colorado Rockies have been playing this month. In fact, many fans are already talking playoffs. While tickets for the playoff games aren't for sale just yet, you can register online and be among the... more »
  • Rockies slugger CarGo gets a rest

    September 11, 2010 8:06 PM

    DENVER (AP) - Carlos Gonzalez is out of the Colorado Rockies' lineup for Saturday night's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Manager Jim Tracy said Gonzalez's consecutive 0-4 performances showed his slugger needed a break after a career-best 16-game hitting streak. The speedy outfielder emerged as a Triple Crown candidate while... more »
  • Cargo's homer lifts Rox to 5th straight win!

    September 8, 2010 2:33 AM

    DENVER (AP) - Carlos Gonzalez hit a three-run homer, Jhoulys Chacin pitched six strong innings and the rolling Colorado Rockies beat the Cincinnati Reds 4-3 on Tuesday night for their fifth consecutive win. Gonzalez's homer in the opening inning was his 32nd of the season and gave him 100 RBIs.... more »
  • Rox rally in 9th to down Giants

    August 31, 2010 1:26 AM

    SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Carlos Gonzalez hit a tying triple with no outs in the ninth and scored on second baseman Freddy Sanchez's second throwing error of the game, and the Colorado Rockies rallied to beat the San Francisco Giants 2-1 on Monday night. The Giants squandered a key chance... more »
  • Helton, Gonzalez power Rockies past Dodgers, 5-3

    August 29, 2010 12:02 AM

    DENVER (AP) - Jhoulys Chacin pitched seven solid innings, Todd Helton and Carlos Gonzalez each homered, and the Colorado Rockies beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-3 on Saturday night. Gonzalez also tripled and scored two runs for Colorado, which kept pace with Philadelphia in the NL wild-card race. The Rockies... more »
  • Rox erase 9-run deficit and sweep Braves

    August 26, 2010 3:04 AM

    DENVER (AP) - The Colorado Rockies overcame a nine-run deficit, matching the biggest rally in team history and stunning the Atlanta Braves 12-10 Thursday on Troy Tulowitzki's go-ahead single in the eighth inning. Down 10-1 in the third inning, the Rockies chipped away against the NL East leader before taking... more »
  • Rockies make it three straight wins

    August 25, 2010 2:31 AM

    DENVER (AP) - Jorge De La Rosa pitched seven effective innings and Carlos Gonzalez hit his 26th home run to lead the Colorado Rockies to a 5-2 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday night. Seth Smith also homered and Eric Young had a career-high three hits for the Rockies.... more »
  • Ubaldo gets 17 as Rox cool off Giants

    August 4, 2010 8:59 PM

    DENVER (AP) - Ubaldo Jimenez won his major league-leading 17th game, Carlos Gonzalez homered twice and the Colorado Rockies beat the San Francisco Giants 6-1 on Wednesday. Troy Tulowitzki also homered for the streaking Rockies, who have won five of six and played some of their best baseball of the... more »
  • Cargo named NL Player of the Week

    August 3, 2010 12:40 AM

    Colorado Rockies outfielder Carlos Gonzalez has been named the National League Player of the Week for the period of July 26-August 1, 2010. Gonzalez posted a .533 (16-for-30) batting average on the week while clubbing four home runs and leading the National League with a 1.067 slugging percentage. His... more »
  • Gonzalez homers in ninth to hit for cycle

    July 31, 2010 10:53 PM

    DENVER (AP) - Carlos Gonzalez hit a game-ending home run leading off the ninth inning to become the sixth player in Colorado Rockies history to hit for the cycle. Gonzalez, who singled, tripled and doubled in his first three at-bats, hit the first pitch from Chicago Cubs reliever Sean Marshall... more »
  • Rockies ace to start All-Star game

    July 12, 2010 1:13 PM

    Colorado Rockies ace Ubaldo Jimenez will start for the National League in the All-Star game Tuesday night while the AL will counter with Tampa Bay's David Price. Rockies shortstop Troy Tulowitzki was voted-in, but is on the disabled list. Carlos Gonzales had a shot at making the team last... more »
  • Cargo falls short in All-Star Game Final Vote

    July 8, 2010 8:14 PM

    NEW YORK (AP) - Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto and the New York Yankees outfielder Nick Swisher have been chosen by fans for the final roster spots for Tuesday's All-Star game in Anaheim. Votto earned the 34th and final spot on the National League roster by beating out Washington... more »
  • Vote for CarGo for the All Star team!

    July 6, 2010 10:24 AM

    You still have time to cast your ballot for Colorado Rockies outfielder Carlos Gonzalez. He's in the running for the final slot on this year's All Star roster. Right now, ace Ubaldo Jiminez is the lone Rockies representative for the game, thanks to the injury to Troy Tulowitzki. ... more »
  • Carlos Gonzalez part of All-Star Game Final Vote

    July 5, 2010 5:52 PM

    American and National League All-Star Team managers Joe Girardi and Charlie Manuel, in conjunction with Major League Baseball, have announced the candidates for the 2010 All-Star Game Final Vote Sponsored by Sprint to be held exclusively on MLB.com , the official Web site of Major League Baseball, and the individual... more »
  • Rox continue to juggle lineup

    May 11, 2010 1:15 AM

    DENVER (AP) - The Colorado Rockies have juggled their lineup against Philadelphia with Carlos Gonzalez out of the country, Troy Tulowitzki day to day with a strained thigh muscle, Brad Hawpe back from an injury and Todd Helton getting a mental break. The best news for the Rockies was Monday's... more »
  • Ubaldo wins again as Rox crush Diamondbacks

    April 28, 2010 12:02 AM

    DENVER (AP) - Ubaldo Jimenez extended his scoreless streak to 22 1-3 innings with six shutout innings and the Colorado Rockies routed the Arizona Diamondbacks 12-1 on Tuesday night. Jimenez's scoreless innings streak is the longest in franchise history by a starter. The previous record was 20 set by Denny... more »
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