Published: August 29, 2011
With another emphatic win on Monday night, the D-backs increased their lead in the National League West, but the Rockies have been playing well of late themselves.
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Published: August 29, 2011
Making his second start for the Rockies, Alex White held the D-backs in check until a four-run sixth inning ended his night and resulted in a series-opening 5-1 defeat.
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Published: August 29, 2011
The Rockies' plan to slowly work right-handed relief pitcher Matt Lindstrom into important innings had to be sped up Sunday afternoon.
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Published: August 29, 2011
Carlos Gonzalez was recognized for a torrid stretch at the plate on Monday, when he was named the National League Player of the Week.
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Published: August 28, 2011
In Monday's series opener, Daniel Hudson starts for the National League West-leading D-backs — who have won six straight — as they face the Rockies, who hand the ball to Alex White at Chase Field.
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Published: August 28, 2011
The Rockies struck early against the Dodgers and managed to hang on for a 7-6 win in the final game of a three-game series on Sunday at Dodger Stadium.
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Published: August 28, 2011
Despite the outstanding seasons by Troy Tulowitzki and Matt Kemp, manager Jim Tracy said that while they are in the race for the National League Most Valuable Player Award, they shouldn't be frontrunners — given that their teams are tied for third place heading into Sunday.
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Published: August 27, 2011
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Published: August 27, 2011
With the Rockies visiting Dodger Stadium this weekend, MVP-caliber talent has been on display on both sides of the field, and no one in that category is hotter right now than the Rockies' Carlos Gonzalez.
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Published: August 27, 2011
Troy Tulowitzki hit two two-run homers, Carlos Gonzalez went 4-for-6 and drove in two, and Kevin Millwood held L.A to two runs in 5 1/3, but the Rox fell in extras.
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Published: August 27, 2011
As Jim Tracy put it Saturday, third base has been somewhat of a revolving door for the Rockies this season.
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Published: August 27, 2011
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Published: August 26, 2011
Esmil Rogers saw his gem spoiled in the seventh inning by a balk that allowed the tying run to score, and the Rockies went on to lose to the Dodgers, 6-1, on Friday at Dodger Stadium.
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Published: August 26, 2011
Huston Street and fellow reliever Matt Lindstrom were both activated off the disabled list Friday, but manager Jim Tracy said Rafael Betancourt would remain the team's closer for the time being.
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Published: August 25, 2011
Troy Tulowitzki begins most plays the same way. But it's how Tulowitzki ends plays that has him on pace for a second straight Gold Glove Award. He hasn't committed an error in 49 straight games, the longest streak of his career, and he has just four this season.
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Published: August 24, 2011
Colorado has made a habit out of turning up its play — and the heat on its National League West opponents — when the calendar nears September, and Jim Tracy's club believes this season should not be any different, despite being eight games back entering this weekend's series with the Dodgers in Los Angeles.
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Published: August 24, 2011
Troy Tulowitzki scored on a wild pitch from Aneury Rodriguez in the 10th inning to give the Rockies their fifth straight win, 7-6, over the Astros on Wednesday.
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Published: August 24, 2011
With Rafael Betancourt coming off appearances in three straight games and Huston Street still on the disabled list, Rockies reliever Rex Brothers recorded his first career save on Tuesday.
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Published: August 23, 2011
It will take the Rockies more than one game to judge their haul in the trade that put Ubaldo Jimenez in an Indians uniform, but there was plenty to like about Alex White in his Colorado debut on Tuesday night.
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Published: August 23, 2011
The Astros have less than two days to work out a trade with the Rockies after Colorado claimed left-handed pitcher Wandy Rodriguez off waivers Tuesday.
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Published: August 23, 2011
The Rockies acquired third baseman Kevin Kouzmanoff and cash from the Oakland A's for a player to be named later or cash considerations.
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Published: August 22, 2011
Tuesday night's matchup at Coors Field between Houston and Colorado will mark the Rockies debut of Alex White, the rookie right-hander who came over from Cleveland in the Ubaldo Jimenez Trade Deadline bonanza.
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Published: August 22, 2011
Carlos Gonzalez slugged his seventh home run since coming off the disabled list two weeks ago, part of the team's early onslaught in Monday's win over the Astros.
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Published: August 22, 2011
Rehabbing Rockies relievers Matt Lindstrom and Huston Street are working their way back to Colorado at Triple-A Colorado Springs.
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Published: August 21, 2011
The Rockies can sense a power vacuum opening at the top of the National League West, but they're not sure if they have enough time to exploit it. The Astros, meanwhile, will look to curb the momentum Colorado has built recently beginning Monday at Coors Field.
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Published: August 20, 2011
Rockies starter Jason Hammel yielded six runs in just three innings on Friday night, as the Dodgers cruised to an 8-2 victory in front of 44,984 at Coors Field.
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Published: August 19, 2011
Ted Lilly faces Esmil Rogers as the Dodgers and Rockies jockey for third place in the NL West on Saturday afternoon at Coors Field.
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Published: August 19, 2011
Any concern Rockies outfielder Carlos Gonzalez had about whether his power would diminish as a result of his right wrist injury has been put to bed.
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Published: August 19, 2011
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Published: August 18, 2011
Jhoulys Chacin showed in the first half of the season that he has the potential to be the Rockies' staff ace for years to come, but command issues have him working through a slump.
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Published: August 18, 2011
Former big leaguer Mike Jacobs, who has played this season with the Rockies' Triple-A affiliate, was suspended 50 games Thursday after testing positive for human growth hormone. He was released by Colorado following the announcement.
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Published: August 18, 2011
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Published: August 17, 2011
In his first start as a member of the Rockies organization, Drew Pomeranz, acquired in the Ubaldo Jimenez trade, threw seven scoreless innings for Double-A Tulsa on Wednesday.
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Published: August 17, 2011
Injured relievers Matt Lindstrom and Huston Street are progressing well, manager Jim Tracy said on Wednesday.
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Published: August 17, 2011
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Published: August 16, 2011
The Rockies hit the ball a mile on Tuesday night, but starting pitcher Jhoulys Chacin couldn't control his game of inches.
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Published: August 16, 2011
Eleven days ago, Rockies pitcher Juan Nicasio was sprawled out on the mound at Coors Field filled with fear. On Tuesday, he returned to the stadium sporting a wide grin, that fear replaced by relief and a fierce determination to pitch again.
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Published: August 16, 2011
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Published: August 15, 2011
The Rockies have agreed to terms with left-handed pitcher Tyler Anderson, their first-round pick in the 2011 First-Year Player Draft, the team announced on Monday night.
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Published: August 15, 2011
The Rockies selected the contract of right-hander relief pitcher J.C. Romero on Monday, and he was available to pitch in the series opener against the Marlins.
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Published: August 15, 2011
The Marlins begin their seven-game road trip at Coors Field, as Clay Hensley squares off with Kevin Millwood and the Rockies in the first of three.
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Published: August 14, 2011
Rockies third-base coach Rich Dauer was hit on the bridge of his nose by a throw from infielder Chris Nelson during a batting practice mishap before Sunday night's game against the Cardinals.
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Published: August 13, 2011
The Cardinals know they'll need the most out of their starting pitching in their quest for the NL Central title. Edwin Jackson will try to do his part against the Rockies on Sunday.
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Published: August 13, 2011
The poise and consistency that eluded Rockies pitcher Jason Hammel back in April reappeared on Saturday as the Rockies took down the Cardinals.
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Published: August 13, 2011
Veteran left-handed pitcher J.C. Romero could return to the Majors with the Rockies as early as Monday.
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Published: August 12, 2011
The first six batters that Aaron Cook faced in the sixth inning had five hits and a walk, and Cook was gone before the five-run inning was done as the Cardinals beat the Rockies, 6-1, at Busch Stadium in front of 36,181.
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