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• Betancourt signs 2-year extension with Rockies

  January 26, 2012 2:39 AM

  DENVER (AP) - The Colorado Rockies and right-handed reliever Rafael Betancourt have agreed on a new contract that runs through 2013 with an option for 2014. The 36-year-old Betancourt was already under contract for this season and had a $4.25 million mutual option for 2013. The Denver Post reported recently... more »

• Lincecum re-ups with the Giants

  January 25, 2012 2:49 AM

  AN FRANCISCO (AP) - Two-time NL Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum and the San Francisco Giants have reached a verbal agreement on a two-year contract worth $40.5 million. The deal includes a $500,000 signing bonus, a person familiar with the agreement said Tuesday, speaking on condition of anonymity because... more »

• Prince ends up in Detroit

  January 25, 2012 2:41 AM

  DETROIT (AP) - The Detroit Tigers responded to a jarring injury with an audacious move. Free-agent first baseman Prince Fielder and the Tigers agreed Tuesday to a nine-year, $214 million contract that fills the AL Central champions' need for a power hitter, a person familiar with the deal said. Detroit... more »

• Rockies sign veteran pitcher to minor league deal

  January 20, 2012 3:29 AM

  DENVER (AP) - Jamie Moyer has agreed to terms on a minor league contract with an invite to the Colorado Rockies' spring training, pending a physical. The 49-year-old lefty didn't play last season after undergoing Tommy John surgery on his throwing elbow. Moyer has played 24 major league seasons, starting... more »

• Rockies trade Reynolds for Tracy's son

  January 6, 2012 3:47 AM

  DENVER (AP) - The Colorado Rockies have acquired a minor league infielder that manager Jim Tracy loves - his son. Chad Tracy was traded from the Texas Rangers to Colorado on Thursday for right-hander Greg Reynolds, the No. 2 selection in the 2006 amateur draft out of Stanford. The 26-year-old... more »

• Rockies trade Street

  December 7, 2011 10:31 PM

  DALLAS (AP) - The Colorado Rockies have sent closer Huston Street and cash to the San Diego Padres. The Rockies get a player to be named and cash in the trade announced Wednesday at baseball's winter meetings. The 28-year-old Street had 29 saves in 33 chances for Colorado in 2011.... more »

• Rockies trade Iannetta

  December 1, 2011 2:52 AM

  ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - The Los Angeles Angels have acquired catcher Chris Iannetta from the Colorado Rockies in a trade for right-hander Tyler Chatwood. The Angels dealt a top pitching prospect Wednesday to acquire Iannetta, the latest candidate to solve the club's catching woes. Iannetta batted .238 last season with... more »

• Cubs hire new manager

  November 17, 2011 10:12 PM

  CHICAGO (AP) - The Chicago Cubs have hired Milwaukee Brewers hitting coach Dale Sveum as their new manager. The Cubs announced the move Thursday and said he would be introduced at a news conference Friday at Wrigley Field. Sveum replaces Mike Quade, who was fired after the season by Theo... more »

• Dodgers' Clayton Kerhaw wins NL Cy Young Award

  November 17, 2011 9:37 PM

  NEW YORK (AP) - Clayton Kershaw of the Los Angeles Dodgers has won the NL Cy Young Award in a runaway. Kershaw received 27 of 32 first-place votes, five seconds and two thirds for 207 points in voting by the Baseball Writers' Association of America announced Thursday. Philadelphia's Roy Halladay,... more »

• Tulo wins Gold Glove and Silver Slugger awards

  November 3, 2011 2:00 AM

  DENVER (AP) - Troy Tulowitzki's shelves are becoming quite packed with postseason trophies. Only, not the one he covets most. The smooth-fielding Colorado Rockies shortstop won the Gold Glove and Silver Slugger awards for a second straight season this week. But what he craves above all else is a World... more »

• Giambi will remain with Rockies

  November 1, 2011 3:11 AM

  DENVER (AP) - Jason Giambi and the Colorado Rockies have exercised their mutual option on his $1 million contract for 2012. The 40-year-old slugger hit .260 with 13 homers and 32 RBIs in 131 at-bats as Todd Helton's backup last season. He hit a home run once every 10 at-bats... more »

• Cards rally three times to take World Series game 6

  October 28, 2011 1:50 AM

  ST. LOUIS (AP) - David Freese homered to lead off the bottom of the 11th inning, and the St. Louis Cardinals forced the World Series to a Game 7 by rallying from two-run deficits against the Texas Rangers in the 9th and 10th on Thursday night. Freese hit a... more »

• Better weather expected Thursday in St. Louis

  October 27, 2011 2:39 AM

  ST. LOUIS (AP) - After Wednesday night's rainout, Game 6 of the World Series is scheduled for Thursday night at Busch Stadium with Texas leading St. Louis 3-2. The starters remain the same--Jaime Garcia for the Cardinals against Colby Lewis of the Rangers. The forecast for Thursday night is decent... more »

• La Russa takes blame for game 5 bullpen blunder

  October 26, 2011 2:51 AM

  ST. LOUIS (AP) - Manager Tony La Russa is taking full responsibility for the bullpen phone mix-up that dearly cost the St. Louis Cardinals in the World Series. La Russa says it was entirely his fault that closer Jason Motte wasn't warming up in the eighth inning Monday night in... more »

• Rangers win pivotal game 5 of the World Series

  October 25, 2011 4:14 AM

  ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Mike Napoli hit a tiebreaking two-run double in the eighth inning against Marc Rzepczynski, and the Texas Rangers rallied from a two-run deficit to beat the St. Louis Cardinals 4-2 on Monday night and take a 3-2 World Series lead. Solo home runs by Mitch Moreland... more »

• Tigers take game 3 of ALCS

  October 12, 2011 2:15 AM

  DETROIT (AP) - Doug Fister delivered another strong start in a game Detroit needed and Miguel Cabrera homered and hit a tiebreaking double to lead the Tigers past the Texas Rangers 5-2 Tuesday night in Game 3 of the AL championship series. Detroit dropped the first two games in Texas... more »

• Tigers eliminate Yanks in game 5 of ALDS

  October 7, 2011 3:47 AM

  NEW YORK (AP) - Don Kelly and Delmon Young hit first-inning home runs, Doug Fister and the Detroit bullpen held on and the Tigers edged the New York Yankees 3-2 Thursday night to win the deciding Game 5 of the AL playoff series. The Tigers escaped jams all game and... more »

• Game 5 matchups will determine NLCS

  October 6, 2011 2:52 AM

  Cardinals 5, Phillies 3 - Series tied 2-2 ST. LOUIS (AP) - David Freese homered, doubled and drove in four runs as the St. Louis Cardinals tagged playoff nemesis Roy Oswalt and beat the Philadelphia Phillies 5-3 Wednesday night, forcing a deciding fifth game in their NL division series. Edwin... more »

• Beltre homers three times as Rangers wrap up ALDS with Rays

  October 5, 2011 2:03 AM

  ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - Adrian Beltre hit three straight home runs and the Texas Rangers powered themselves back into the AL championship series, beating the Tampa Bay Rays 4-3 Tuesday to win their playoff matchup. Beltre became just the seventh player to homer three times in a postseason game.... more »

• Tulo nominated for Hank Aaron Award

  October 4, 2011 3:03 AM

  DENVER (AP) - The Colorado Rockies have made shortstop Troy Tulowitzki their nominee for the Hank Aaron Award. Each team has nominated someone for the award for most outstanding offensive player. Fans can vote through Sunday for an American League winner and a National League winner. Winners will be announced... more »

• Giants shut out Rox in meaningless matchup

  September 28, 2011 2:36 AM

  SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Madison Bumgarner and two relievers combined on a three-hitter, Brandon Belt homered into McCovey Cove and the San Francisco Giants beat the Colorado Rockies 7-0 on Tuesday night. Conor Gillaspie, making a rare start at third base in place of Pablo Sandoval, hit an inside-the-park home... more »

• Rockies retain entire coaching staff for next season

  September 28, 2011 1:40 AM

  DENVER (AP) - None of the Colorado Rockies' coaches will pay the price for Colorado's disappointing season with their jobs. The club announced Tuesday that the entire coaching staff will be back in 2012. Most of manager Jim Tracy's staff had been shrouded in uncertainty before the announcement, most notably... more »

• Rox lose opener to Giants in final series of the season

  September 27, 2011 2:48 AM

  SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Ryan Vogelsong threw seven shutout innings, Mike Fontenot tripled in two runs and the San Francisco Giants beat the Colorado Rockies 3-1 on Monday night. Pablo Sandoval and Brett Pill, who also had an RBI, each added two hits for the Giants, who ended a four-game... more »

• Guillen and White Sox part ways

  September 27, 2011 2:44 AM

  CHICAGO (AP) - White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen has been released from his contract to pursue other opportunities. The team announced the move following its 4-3 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday night. Guillen met with owner Jerry Reinsdorf for about 30 minutes earlier in the day. Guillen... more »

• Astros hand Rockies 8th straight loss

  September 23, 2011 2:43 AM

  HOUSTON (AP) - Carlos Lee doubled and drove in four runs, pinch-hitter Matt Downs knocked in three more and the Houston Astros beat Colorado 9-6 Thursday night, extending the Rockies' losing streak to a season-high eight games. Houston starter Henry Sosa (3-5) yielded a season-high nine hits but allowed just... more »

• Rockies end home season with seventh straight loss

  September 22, 2011 3:46 AM

  DENVER (AP) - Rookie Anthony Bass pitched five solid innings to help the San Diego Padres complete a rare three-game sweep of the Colorado Rockies with a 4-0 win Wednesday in the final game of the season at Coors Field. Bass (2-0) cruised through this game, allowing just two hits... more »

• Padres hand Rox sixth straight loss

  September 21, 2011 2:37 AM

  DENVER (AP) - Mat Latos tossed 8 2-3 shutout innings, Orlando Hudson had two hits and the San Diego Padres beat the Colorado Rockies 2-1 on Tuesday night. Latos (8-14) got just his third win since June 27 despite stringing together 10 straight quality starts. He struck out a season-high... more »

• Giants beat Rox and keep playoff hopes alive

  September 16, 2011 2:40 AM

  DENVER (AP) - Pablo Sandoval tripled in the sixth inning to complete the first cycle of his career and the San Francisco Giants beat the Colorado Rockies 8-5 on Thursday night to keep their slim postseason hopes alive. Ryan Vogelsong pitched effectively into the sixth inning and had two hits,... more »

• Sandoval hits for cycle against Rockies

  September 16, 2011 2:06 AM

  DENVER (AP) - San Francisco Giants third baseman Pablo Sandoval has hit for the cycle against the Colorado Rockies. Sandoval hit a two-run homer in the first inning Thursday night, singled in the second and doubled in the fifth. In the sixth, he hit a fly ball to the base... 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 »

• Rockies catcher suspended 100 games

  September 15, 2011 2:21 AM

  NEW YORK (AP) - Colorado catcher Eliezer Alfonzo has become the first player suspended twice under the Major League Baseball drug program and will serve a 100-game suspension. Alfonzo was penalized Wednesday by the commissioner's office for a second violation. He was suspended for 50 games in April 2008 while... more »

• Braun homer gives Brewers walk-off win over Rox

  September 14, 2011 3:04 AM

  MILWAUKEE (AP) - Ryan Braun homered leading off the 11th inning and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Rockies 2-1 on Tuesday night to win their sixth straight at home over Colorado. Prince Fielder also went deep for Milwaukee, which remained 6½ games ahead of second-place St. Louis in the NL... more »

• Diamondbacks take series from Rockies

  September 8, 2011 2:46 AM

  DENVER (AP) - Joe Saunders tossed six solid innings, Justin Upton and Miguel Montero homered and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Colorado Rockies 5-3 on Wednesday night. Jon McDonald and Gerardo Parra had two hits each for Arizona. The Diamondbacks have won 13 of 15 and increased their lead in... more »

• Tulo's homer sparks Rox win over Diamondbacks

  September 7, 2011 2:48 AM

  DENVER (AP) - Troy Tulowitzki homered, Seth Smith tripled twice and the Colorado Rockies rallied to beat the streaking Arizona Diamondbacks 8-3 on Tuesday night. Jordan Pacheco and Carlos Gonzalez had two hits each for Colorado, which beat Arizona for just the fifth time in 17 games. Aaron Hill and... more »

• Rockies make several moves as rosters expand

  September 7, 2011 2:31 AM

  DENVER (AP) - The Colorado Rockies have promoted infielder Jordan Pacheco and right-hander Jim Miller from Triple-A Colorado Springs, and brought up catcher Wilin Rosario from Double-A Tulsa. Pacheco and Rosario are slated to make their major league debut against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday night. The Rockies also announced... more »

• Diamondbacks complete sweep of Rockies

  September 1, 2011 2:55 AM

  PHOENIX (AP) - Miguel Montero hit a three-run homer for the second straight game and the Arizona Diamondbacks won their ninth in a row by beating the Colorado Rockies 4-2 on Wednesday night. Josh Collmenter (9-8) limited the Rockies to two runs in six innings as the Diamondbacks set a... 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 »

• Rox can't slow down red-hot Diamondbacks

  August 30, 2011 3:03 AM

  PHOENIX (AP) - Daniel Hudson threw seven shutout innings and Ryan Roberts homered to help the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Colorado Rockies 5-1 on Monday night for their seventh straight win. Hudson added an RBI single for the Diamondbacks, who have won 10 straight home games and nine of 13... 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 »

• Beaten Giants fan has slight recovery setback

  August 24, 2011 5:09 PM

  SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - The family of the San Francisco Giants fan severely beaten outside Dodger Stadium says he has suffered a slight setback in his recovery. Bryan Stow's family members posted on their website that the setback occurred when a spinal fluid test came back positive for urinary tract... 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 »

• White will make Rockies debut Tuesday

  August 23, 2011 9:54 PM

  DENVER (AP) - The Colorado Rockies have activated right-hander Alex White from the 60-day disabled list to start against the Houston Astros. White was acquired from the Cleveland Indians in the five-player deal that sent pitcher Ubaldo Jimenez to the Indians on July 31. White was 1-3 with a 3.60... 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 »

• Rox finally win on Sunday

  August 21, 2011 8:37 PM

  DENVER (AP) - Kevin Millwood pitched seven strong innings for his first big league win in nearly a year and Seth Smith hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the seventh, leading the Colorado Rockies past the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-3 to snap a string of 17 straight Sunday losses. The... more »

• Rox win in 13 over the Dodgers

  August 20, 2011 10:23 PM

  DENVER (AP) - Dexter Fowler atoned for a crucial mistake by hitting an RBI single with two outs in the 13th inning Saturday that gave the Colorado Rockies a 7-6 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers. Fowler misplayed a line drive by Trent Oletjen into an inside-the-park homer in the... more »

• Dodgers put Rockies away early

  August 20, 2011 12:14 AM

  DENVER (AP) - Hiroki Kuroda pitched six strong innings for his first career win against the Rockies, Rod Barajas and Tony Gwynn each hit home runs and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat Colorado 8-2 on Friday night. The last three innings of the game were played in a light rain... 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 »

• Rox rally falls short against Marlins

  August 17, 2011 2:32 AM

  DENVER (AP) - Anibal Sanchez tossed eight strong innings to win his first game in more than two months and the Florida Marlins held on to beat the Colorado Rockies 6-5 Tuesday night. Mike Stanton homered, Bryan Petersen had two triples and Leo Nunez earned his 33rd save for the... more »

• Nicasio says he feels lucky

  August 17, 2011 2:27 AM

  DENVER (AP) - Colorado Rockies pitcher Juan Nicasio says he feels lucky to be alive after being struck by a line drive and fracturing his neck, and he wants to get back on the mound. Nicasio spoke publicly on Tuesday for the first time since Aug. 5 when a drive... more »

• Giambi's homer gives Rox a walk-off win

  August 16, 2011 4:05 AM

  DENVER (AP) - Jason Giambi hit a three-run homer to cap a four-run ninth inning, and the Colorado Rockies rallied for a 7-4 victory over the Florida Marlins on Monday night. The Rockies, who had been 0-55 this season when trailing after eight innings, were down to their last out... more »

• Thome joins 600 club

  August 16, 2011 4:01 AM

  DETROIT (AP) - Minnesota slugger Jim Thome has become the eighth player to hit 600 home runs, connecting twice against the Detroit Tigers on Monday night. The 40-year-old Thome hit a two-run homer in the sixth inning for No. 599, then came to bat again in the seventh. He hit... more »

• Nicasio visits teammates prior to game with Marlins

  August 16, 2011 3:21 AM

  DENVER (AP) - Rookie right-hander Juan Nicasio, wearing an immobilizing cervical brace and a ready smile, returned to the Colorado Rockies clubhouse on Monday, his first visit since he was struck in the head by a line drive and had a bone in his neck broken. Nicasio, 24, fractured the... more »

• Cards hand Rox 17th straight loss on Sunday

  August 15, 2011 1:44 AM

  ST. LOUIS (AP) - Albert Pujols hit the longest home run at six-year-old Busch Stadium and the St. Louis Cardinals overcame an injury to starter Edwin Jackson with stellar bullpen work in a 6-2 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Sunday night. It was the Rockies 17th straight loss on... more »

• Rockies coach breaks nose during pregame warmups

  August 15, 2011 1:35 AM

  ST. LOUIS (AP) - Colorado Rockies third base coach Rich Dauer was taken to an emergency room after getting struck on the bridge of his nose by a throw during batting practice. A team spokesman said Dauer was hurt during a double play drill by a throw from Chris Nelson,... more »

• Uggla's hitting streak ends at 33

  August 15, 2011 1:29 AM

  ATLANTA (AP) - Braves second baseman Dan Uggla's 33-game hitting streak, the longest in the majors in five years, ended when he was 0-for-3 in Sunday's 6-5 loss to the Cubs. Uggla's best chance to extend the streak came in the fifth when second baseman Darwin Barney made a diving... 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 »

• Rox put Street on DL

  August 12, 2011 9:01 PM

  ST. LOUIS (AP) - The Colorado Rockies have placed closer Huston Street on the 15-day disabled list with a right triceps strain before a weekend series at St. Louis. Jason Giambi was activated before Friday night's game from a stint on the DL because of a strained left quadriceps. Giambi... more »

• Nicasio getting better each day

  August 12, 2011 8:46 PM

  ST. LOUIS (AP) - Colorado Rockies manager Jim Tracy said pitcher Juan Nicasio was much improved and could be at Coors Field on Monday when the team returns from a seven-game trip. Nicasio underwent neck surgery on Saturday to stabilize a fractured vertebra after being struck in the head by... more »

• NL West has become a two-team race

  August 12, 2011 2:29 AM

  SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Not so long ago, Kevin Towers and Bruce Bochy were working together to build a winner in San Diego. Now, Towers is the first-year general manager of the Arizona Diamondbacks and trying mightily to dethrone Bochy and the defending World Series champion San Francisco Giants. The... more »

• Reds salvage series split with Rockies

  August 12, 2011 2:03 AM

  CINCINNATI (AP) - Johnny Cueto and two relievers made a pair of first-inning runs stand up and the Cincinnati Reds salvaged a split of their four-game series against the Colorado Rockies with a 2-1 win on Thursday. Cueto, hampered by an upset stomach while pitching a season-low 3 2-3 innings... more »

• Ubaldo wins home debut with Indians

  August 11, 2011 3:21 AM

  CLEVELAND (AP) - Ubaldo Jimenez showed why Cleveland traded for him, winning his home debut and rookie Jason Kipnis went 5-for-5 with four runs and three RBIs as the Indians shaved another game off Detroit's lead in the AL Central by beating the Tigers 10-3 on Wednesday night. With its... more »

• Rox Nicasio released from hospital

  August 11, 2011 3:02 AM

  CINCINNATI (AP) - The Colorado Rockies announced on Wednesday that pitcher Juan Nicasio was released from a Denver hospital on Wednesday and is resting comfortably at home. This just five days after he broke his neck when hit by a line drive. The Rockies also made several rosters moves... more »

• Reds hit 3 solo homers to beat Rox 3-2

  August 11, 2011 2:16 AM

  CINCINNATI (AP) - Joey Votto hit the last of Cincinnati's three solo homers, spoiling Kevin Millwood's return to the majors, and the Reds turned a season-high four double plays Wednesday night, holding on for a 3-2 victory over the Colorado Rockies. Votto's leadoff homer in the sixth inning snapped a... more »

• Rox win second straight in Cincy

  August 10, 2011 2:23 AM

  CINCINNATI (AP) - Troy Tulowitzki hit a two-run homer, Esmil Rogers pitched just well enough for six innings and the Colorado Rockies sent the Cincinnati Reds to their fifth loss in six games with a 3-2 win on Tuesday night. Dexter Fowler had two of Colorado's five hits and drove... more »

• Tulo homers as Rox snap 4-game losing streak

  August 5, 2011 2:22 AM

  DENVER (AP) - Troy Tulowitzki homered among his three hits, Esmil Rogers pitched effectively into the sixth inning and the Colorado Rockies beat the Washington Nationals 6-3 on Thursday night. Ty Wigginton and Chris Nelson had two hits each for the Rockies, who snapped a four-game losing streak. Ryan Zimmerman... more »

• Phillies complete sweep of Rockies

  August 3, 2011 11:47 PM

  DENVER (AP) - Roy Halladay fought through an erratic outing for his NL-leading 14th victory, Ryan Howard drove in four runs with a homer and a double and the Philadelphia Phillies completed a sweep of Colorado with an 8-6 win over the Rockies on Wednesday. Halladay (14-4), pitching in his... 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 new pitcher to rehab in Tulsa

  August 2, 2011 8:45 PM

  DENVER (AP) - The Colorado Rockies new right-hander Alex White made a brief appearance in Denver on Tuesday before heading to Double-A Tulsa for a rehab assignment Thursday. White is one of four players acquired by the Rockies from Cleveland for Ubaldo Jimenez on Saturday. Colorado also received right-hander Joe... more »

• Phils rally late to beat Rox

  August 2, 2011 12:59 AM

  DENVER (AP) - Pinch-hitter John Mayberry Jr. hit a game-tying two run homer in the ninth inning and Shane Victorino homered to lead off the 10th as the Philadelphia Phillies overtook the Colorado Rockies 4-3 on Monday night for their fourth straight win. Down to their last out and trailing... 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 »

• Santana throws no-hitter for Angels

  July 28, 2011 2:08 AM

  CLEVELAND (AP) - Ervin Santana pitched the first no-hitter for the Angels in nearly 27 years, striking out 10 and leading Los Angeles over the Cleveland Indians 3-1 Wednesday. Santana allowed only two runners - there was an error on the leadoff batter in the first inning and a walk... more »

• Dodgers edge Rox for fourth straight win

  July 27, 2011 3:04 AM

  LOS ANGELES (AP) - Clayton Kershaw outpitched Jhoulys Chacin with 6 2-3 gritty innings to win his fourth straight start, Matt Kemp drove in two runs and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Colorado Rockies 3-2 on Tuesday night for their fourth consecutive victory. Kershaw (12-4) threw a career-high 125... more »

• Dodgers hand Rockies third straight loss

  July 26, 2011 2:24 AM

  LOS ANGELES (AP) - Andre Ethier hit a two-run homer to help Rubby De La Rosa win for the first time in six weeks and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Colorado Rockies 8-5 on Monday night. Aaron Miles and recently acquired Juan Rivera had run-scoring doubles to help De... more »

• Arizona buries Rockies early

  July 24, 2011 1:06 AM

  PHOENIX (AP) - Justin Upton and Miguel Montero combined to drive in 11 runs and the Arizona Diamondbacks routed the Colorado Rockies 12-3 on Saturday night. Josh Collmenter threw seven strong innings, had a pair of hits and added his first career RBI for the Diamondbacks, who have won two... 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 »

• 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 »

• Braves make it 5 straight over Rockies

  July 18, 2011 11:59 PM

  DENVER (AP) - Freddie Freeman homered and drove in three runs and right-hander Derek Lowe handcuffed the Colorado Rockies over 6 1-3 innings in the Atlanta Braves' 7-4 win Monday night. Lowe must have felt right at home in the unusually warm night in Colorado, and the sunshine actually helped... more »

• Rockies kick off second half by blowing out Brewers

  July 15, 2011 1:16 AM

  DENVER (AP) - Ryan Spilborghs had a home run among four hits, Ubaldo Jimenez pitched six solid innings and the Colorado Rockies beat the Milwaukee Brewers 12-3 on Thursday night. Spilborghs finished a triple shy of the cycle while registering his first four-hit games in more than two seasons. Ty... more »

• Rox begin second half of season well behind expectations

  July 14, 2011 1:43 AM

  DENVER (AP) - So far, the Colorado Rockies have wobbled under such weighty expectations. Boasting a powerful 1-2 punch on the mound and two potent hitters in the lineup, the Rockies were a trendy pick coming out of spring training to win the NL West. But injuries and inconsistent play... more »

• NY's Cano beats Boston's Gonzalez in HR Derby

  July 12, 2011 1:17 AM

  PHOENIX (AP) - Robinson Cano outslugged Adrian Gonzalez to win the All-Star Home Run Derby that turned into a Yankees-Red Sox showdown, even through his Boston rival made the biggest splash at Chase Field. Batting last, Cano defeated Gonzalez 12-11 in the finals Monday night after they each hit 20... 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 »

• Nats blank Rox in last game before All-Star break

  July 10, 2011 5:30 PM

  WASHINGTON (AP) - Jordan Zimmermann took a shutout into the seventh inning, Roger Bernadina and Rick Ankiel provided the offense, and the Washington Nationals beat the Colorado Rockies 2-0 Sunday to head into the All-Star break with a .500 record for the first time since 2005. This amounted to a... more »

• Ubaldo shuts down Nats as Rox win second straight

  July 10, 2011 1:01 AM

  WASHINGTON (AP) - Ubaldo Jimenez allowed one run in eight innings pitched and Todd Helton homered, doubled and drove in both runs as the Colorado Rockies beat the Washington Nationals 2-1 on Saturday night. Jimenez (4-8) retired the first 13 batters before Michael Morse singled with one out in the... more »

• Rox end 5-game losing skid

  July 9, 2011 1:20 AM

  WASHINGTON (AP) - Jason Hammel pitched into the seventh inning for his second win in 13 starts, and the Colorado Rockies beat the Washington Nationals 3-2 on Friday night to end a five-game losing streak. Hammel (5-8) allowed two runs and five hits in 6 1-3 innings as Colorado won... more »

• Braves complete 4-game sweep of the Rockies

  July 7, 2011 8:35 PM

  ATLANTA (AP) - Freddie Freeman hit a three-run homer, his fourth of the series, and the Atlanta Braves beat Colorado 6-3 Thursday to complete their first four-game sweep of the Rockies in 18 years. Jason Heyward also homered for the streaking Braves, who have won nine of 10 and 14... more »

• Rox lose Blackmon

  July 7, 2011 4:13 PM

  ATLANTA (AP) - The short-handed Colorado Rockies have lost outfielder Charlie Blackmon with a fracture in his left foot. Blackmon left the game Thursday against Atlanta after hurting his foot while running the bases. Blackmon hit a single in the third inning before advancing to third on Jonathan Herrera's hit-and-run... 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 »

• 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 »

• 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 »