Rockies | Torrealba likely to return Sunday
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:51:42 -0700

Patrick Saunders, of The Denver Post, reports Colorado Rockies C Yorvit Torrealba (personal) will likely return to the lineup Sunday, July 5.

Rockies | Hawpe has successful road trip
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 11:35:05 -0700

Troy E. Renck, of The Denver Post, reports Colorado Rockies OF Brad Hawpe finished the team's road trip 12-for-35. He is hitting .333 this year.

Rockies | Alburquerque acquired
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:39:49 -0700

ESPNChicago.com's Bruce Levine reports the Colorado Rockies acquired P Alberto Alburquerque from the Chicago Cubs for 2B Jeff Baker.

Rockies | Not too interested in Meredith, Baez
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:20:15 -0700

Ken Rosenthal, of FOXSports.com, reports the Colorado Rockies are not too interested in Baltimore Orioles RP Danys Baez and San Diego Padres RP Cla Meredith, according to a source.

Rockies | Looking for bullpen help
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:11:13 -0700

Ken Rosenthal, of FOXSports.com, reports the Colorado Rockies are looking for help for their bullpen. The team would like to re-acquire Houston Astros RP LaTroy Hawkins, but he might not be available with the Astros still in contention. The team had strong interest in Pittsburgh Pirates RP Joel Hanrahan early in the season, but he has struggled of late. Arizona Diamondbacks RP Chad Qualls would be a good fit, but the Diamondbacks might be reluctant to trade him within the division.

Rockies | Phillips designated for assignment
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 18:47:16 -0700

CBSSports.com reports the Colorado Rockies designated C Paul Phillips for assignment Wednesday, July 1.

Rockies | Torrealba reinstated
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 18:45:04 -0700

CBSSports.com reports the Colorado Rockies reinstated C Yorvit Torrealba (personal) from the restricted list Wednesday, July 1.

Rockies | Hammel effective in loss Wednesday
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 15:26:24 -0700

The Associated Press reports Colorado Rockies SP Jason Hammel threw a career-high eight innings in his first complete game of the year in a loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers Wednesday, July 1. He gave up five hits and struck out five in the contest.

Rockies | Helton receiving rest Wednesday
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 13:44:48 -0700

Troy E. Renck, of The Denver Post, reports Colorado Rockies 1B Todd Helton (rest) is taking the day off Wednesday, July 1, with 3B Garrett Atkins starting at first base.

Rockies | Atkins sits
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 07:52:16 -0700

The Associated Press reports Colorado Rockies 3B Garrett Atkins received the night off Tuesday, June 30.

Rockies | Marquis shuts out Dodgers
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 07:52:05 -0700

The Associated Press reports Colorado Rockies SP Jason Marquis shut out the Los Angeles Dodgers and allowed just two hits in nine innings Tuesday, June 30, to get his 10th win.

Rockies | Not very interested in Baez, Meredith
Tue, 30 Jun 2009 11:01:20 -0700

Ken Rosenthal, of FOXSports.com, reports the Colorado Rockies are not all that interested in trading for Baltimore Orioles RP Danys Baez or San Diego Padres RP Cla Meredith.

Rockies | Were interested in Hanrahan
Tue, 30 Jun 2009 11:01:00 -0700

Ken Rosenthal, of FOXSports.com, reports the Colorado Rockies were interested in a trade for Washington Nationals RP Joel Hanrahan early in the season. However, he has allowed eight earned runs in his last 2 1/3 innings pitched, raising his ERA to 7.71.

Rockies | Street sits
Tue, 30 Jun 2009 08:03:36 -0700

The Associated Press reports Colorado Rockies CL Huston Street was unavailable Monday, June 29, after saving three straight games over the weekend.

Rockies | Street gets the save sweep
Mon, 29 Jun 2009 04:27:59 -0700

Colorado Rockies CL Huston Street earned his 19th save in 20 chances by getting the final two outs of a 3-1 win Sunday, June 28, against the Oakland Athletics, according to The Associated Press. He saved all three games of the series.

Rockies | Cook wins fifth straight start
Mon, 29 Jun 2009 04:26:18 -0700

The Associated Press reports Colorado Rockies SP Aaron Cook took a shutout into the ninth inning Sunday, June 28, and he won his fifth straight start in a 3-1 win over the Oakland Athletics.

Rockies | Street earns save Saturday
Sun, 28 Jun 2009 13:35:36 -0700

Colorado Rockies CL Huston Street earned his 18th save of the year Saturday, June 27, against the Oakland Athletics, according to The Associated Press. In one inning of work, he walked one and struck out one.

Rockies | De La Rosa earns win Saturday
Sun, 28 Jun 2009 12:41:36 -0700

Colorado Rockies SP Jorge De La Rosa allowed two runs on five hits over six innings Saturday, June 27, against the Oakland Athletics, according to The Associated Press. He walked two and struck out five, improving to 4-7 on the season.

Rockies | Hammel earns win Friday
Sat, 27 Jun 2009 13:44:55 -0700

Colorado Rockies SP Jason Hammel allowed two runs on four hits over 7 1/3 innings Friday, June 26, against the Oakland Athletics, according to The Associated Press. He walked two and struck out five, improving to 5-3 on the season.

Rockies | Street earns save Friday
Sat, 27 Jun 2009 13:41:38 -0700

Colorado Rockies CL Huston Street tossed a perfect ninth inning Friday, June 26, against the Oakland Athletics, to earn his 17th save in 18 opportunities, according to The Associated Press.

Rockies | Young, Chacin to play in Futures Game
Fri, 26 Jun 2009 09:35:15 -0700

Rockies.MLB.com's Thomas Harding reports Colorado Rockies 2B Eric Young Jr. and P Jhoulys Chacin will play in the Futures Game.

Rockies | Marquis bombed in latest outing
Wed, 24 Jun 2009 23:15:36 -0700

The Associated Press reports Colorado Rockies SP Jason Marquis threw 88 pitches over 3 1/3 innings in his second-shortest start of the season Wednesday, June 24, against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. Marquis retired nine of the 21 batters he faced and gave up eight runs and seven hits.

Rockies | Atkins the DH Wednesday
Wed, 24 Jun 2009 19:42:18 -0700

Troy E. Renck, of The Denver Post, reports Colorado Rockies 3B Garrett Atkins is serving as the designated hitter Wednesday, June 24.

Rockies | Barmes moved down in order
Wed, 24 Jun 2009 19:04:55 -0700

Al Balderas, of The Orange County Register, reports Colorado Rockies 2B Clint Barmes was moved to the ninth hole Wednesday, June 24, because he is hitless in his last nine at-bats.

Rockies | Stance adjustment producing power for Tulo
Wed, 24 Jun 2009 10:40:19 -0700

The Denver Post reports Colorado Rockies SS Troy Tulowitzki is using a new upright stance and has hit seven homers in the last 19 games.

Rockies | Tulowitzki hits two out
Wed, 24 Jun 2009 07:36:24 -0700

The Associated Press reports Colorado Rockies SS Troy Tulowitzki hit two home runs and drove in three Tuesday, June 23.

Rockies | Hawpe's happy birthday
Tue, 23 Jun 2009 02:56:15 -0700

The Associated Press reports Colorado Rockies OF Brad Hawpe hit a three-run homer Monday, June 22, which was his 30th birthday, as the Rockies beat the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim 11-1.

Rockies | Torrealba to begin rehab stint Tuesday
Mon, 22 Jun 2009 13:13:37 -0700

Patrick Saunders, of The Denver Post, reports Colorado Rockies C Yorvit Torrealba's (personal) rehab stint will begin Tuesday, June 23, with Class AAA. He will spend five games with the Sky Sox.

Rockies | Atkins to see increase in playing time
Mon, 22 Jun 2009 13:07:51 -0700

Patrick Saunders, of The Denver Post, reports Colorado Rockies 3B Garrett Atkins is expected to see plenty of at-bats on the upcoming road trip, where he will likely be used as the designated hitter. Atkins is batting just .207 on the year. However, he recorded his first RBI Sunday, June 21, since June 4.

Rockies | Corpas has bone chip in elbow
Mon, 22 Jun 2009 11:39:17 -0700

Thomas Harding, of MLB.com, reports Colorado Rockies RP Manny Corpas (elbow) was put on the disabled list with a bone chip in his right elbow, which was discovered Friday, June 19. Corpas received a cortisone injection Friday. He said he will likely play catch after a few days of rest, and then work his way to a rehab assignment.

Rockies | De La Rosa picks up Sunday win
Sun, 21 Jun 2009 21:52:21 -0700

Jack Etkin, writing on Insidetherockies.com, reports Colorado Rockies SP Jorge De La Rosa needed 28 pitches to complete the first inning and threw 18 more in the second, but he settled down after giving up four hits and three runs in two innings and subsequently allowed three singles and one run. De La Rosa finished with six strikeouts, all swinging, in 5 2/3 innings.

Rockies | Iannetta drives in three runs Saturday
Sun, 21 Jun 2009 13:04:48 -0700

Colorado Rockies C Chris Iannetta went 2-for-3 Saturday, June 20, against the Pittsburgh Pirates, with a home run and three RBIs, according to The Associated Press.

Rockies | Street records win Saturday
Sun, 21 Jun 2009 13:02:15 -0700

Colorado Rockies CL Huston Street allowed one hit in one scoreless inning of relief Saturday, June 20, against the Pittsburgh Pirates, with one walk and one strikeout, according to The Associated Press. He recorded the victory, improving to 2-1 on the season.

Rockies | Stewart drives in four runs Saturday
Sun, 21 Jun 2009 12:50:42 -0700

Colorado Rockies 3B Ian Stewart went 3-for-4 Saturday, June 20, against the Pittsburgh Pirates, with four RBIs, according to The Associated Press. He was a single shy of hitting for the cycle.

Rockies | Corpas placed on 15-day DL
Sat, 20 Jun 2009 16:30:18 -0700

Updating a previous report, The Associated Press reports the Colorado Rockies have placed RP Manny Corpas (elbow) on the 15-day disabled list because of elbow inflammation.

Rockies | Surgery an option for Corpas
Sat, 20 Jun 2009 16:10:21 -0700

Patrick Saunders, of The Denver Post, reports the Colorado Rockies RP Manny Corpas (elbow) said undergoing arthroscopic surgery to remove a bone chip in his elbow is a possibility but hopes he can wait until the end of the season. Manager Jim Tracy said there are no immediate plans for surgery.

Rockies | Rincon to be recalled
Sat, 20 Jun 2009 16:09:15 -0700

Patrick Saunders, of The Denver Post, reports the Colorado Rockies will recall RP Juan Rincon from Triple-A Colorado Springs, according to a source.

Rockies | Corpas to be placed on DL
Sat, 20 Jun 2009 15:52:37 -0700

Patrick Saunders, of The Denver Post, reports the Colorado Rockies will place RP Manny Corpas (elbow) on the 15-day disabled list because of an elbow injury.

Rockies | Corpas to rest this weekend
Sat, 20 Jun 2009 11:35:09 -0700

Updating previous reports, an MRI exam for Colorado Rockies RP Manny Corpas (elbow) revealed a floating bone chip, according to Arnie Stapleton of The Associated Press. Manager Jim Tracy said Corpas visited team orthopedist Thomas Noonan and received a cortisone shot. The team will let him rest for 48 hours before deciding whether he can return to the mound, and a trip to the disabled list may be necessary if he is unable to pitch.

Rockies | Baker to begin rehab assignment Saturday
Fri, 19 Jun 2009 21:27:09 -0700

The Associated Press reports Colorado Rockies 2B Jeff Baker (hand) will begin a rehab assignment with Single-A Modesto Saturday, June 20.

Rockies | Helton scores three runs Friday
Fri, 19 Jun 2009 21:26:55 -0700

The Associated Pres reports Colorado Rockies 1B Todd Helton scored three runs Friday, June 19.

Rockies | Hawpe tallies three hits Friday
Fri, 19 Jun 2009 21:26:24 -0700

The Associated Press reports Colorado Rockies OF Brad Hawpe hit a home run and recorded three hits Friday, June 19.

Rockies | Tulowitzki homers Friday
Fri, 19 Jun 2009 21:26:09 -0700

The Associated Press reports Colorado Rockies SS Troy Tulowitzki hit his 10th home run of the year in a winning effort Friday, June 19.

Rockies | Marquis continues solid year
Fri, 19 Jun 2009 21:15:58 -0700

The Associated Press reports Colorado Rockies SP Jason Marquis (9-4) gave up three earned runs and eight hits in 8 2/3 innings in a win over the Pittsburgh Pirates Friday, June 19. He is 5-1 in his last seven starts.

Rockies | Corpas undergoes MRI
Fri, 19 Jun 2009 20:07:38 -0700

The Seattle Times reports Colorado Rockies RP Manny Corpas (elbow) underwent an MRI Friday, June 19, on his swollen right elbow. The team will use RPs Alan Embree and Matt Daley as the setup men until Corpas returns.