http://mlb.mlb.com/news/index.jsp?c_id=col&partnerId=rss_col Colorado Rockies News http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080807&content_id=3268866&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=col&partnerId=rss_col Thu, 07 Aug 2008 23:03:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080807&content_id=3268866&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=col&partnerId=rss_col Rockies suffer doubleheader sweep The sight of lifeless baseball, along with the prospects of a fading season, numbed the fans who witnessed the Rockies drop the second game of a doubleheader against the Nationals, 6-3. Jeff Birnbaum http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080807&content_id=3271002&vkey=news_col&fext=.jsp&c_id=col&partnerId=rss_col Thu, 07 Aug 2008 23:15:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080807&content_id=3271002&vkey=news_col&fext=.jsp&c_id=col&partnerId=rss_col Rusch set to face former mates Glendon Rusch was released by the Padres earlier this season, but with newfound success in Colorado, the Rockies left-hander harbors no ill will for the club that cut him loose. Jeff Birnbaum http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080807&content_id=3268823&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=col&partnerId=rss_col Thu, 07 Aug 2008 18:40:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080807&content_id=3268823&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=col&partnerId=rss_col Francis' return to Rockies spoiled Lastings Milledge blasted a pair of home runs off the lean lefty, and the Nationals defeated the Rockies, 6-3, in the first game of a doubleheader Thursday afternoon at Coors Field. Jeff Birnbaum http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080807&content_id=3269107&vkey=news_col&fext=.jsp&c_id=col&partnerId=rss_col Thu, 07 Aug 2008 14:59:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080807&content_id=3269107&vkey=news_col&fext=.jsp&c_id=col&partnerId=rss_col Barmes doing it all for Rockies Clint Barmes fancies himself a natural shortstop, but he's carved a niche for himself as a productive utility man for the Rockies. Jeff Birnbaum http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080806&content_id=3267243&vkey=news_col&fext=.jsp&c_id=col&partnerId=rss_col Wed, 06 Aug 2008 23:35:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080806&content_id=3267243&vkey=news_col&fext=.jsp&c_id=col&partnerId=rss_col Rockies-Nationals game postponed The Rockies' game against the Nationals on Wednesday night was postponed due to heavy rain and will be made up as part of a doubleheader on Thursday. Jeff Birnbaum http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080807&content_id=3267444&vkey=news_col&fext=.jsp&c_id=col&partnerId=rss_col Thu, 07 Aug 2008 00:40:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080807&content_id=3267444&vkey=news_col&fext=.jsp&c_id=col&partnerId=rss_col Rockies ready for doubleheader The Rockies will play a doubleheader on Thursday as part of a makeup from Wednesday's rainout. Jeff Francis will start the first game against the Nationals, while Ubaldo Jimenez will pitch the second. Jeff Birnbaum http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080806&content_id=3265544&vkey=news_col&fext=.jsp&c_id=col&partnerId=rss_col Wed, 06 Aug 2008 20:15:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080806&content_id=3265544&vkey=news_col&fext=.jsp&c_id=col&partnerId=rss_col Rockies bring Hernandez aboard The Rockies completed the acquisition of veteran right-hander Livan Hernandez on a waiver claim from the Twins, manager Clint Hurdle confirmed on Wednesday. Jeff Birnbaum http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080806&content_id=3266214&vkey=news_col&fext=.jsp&c_id=col&partnerId=rss_col Wed, 06 Aug 2008 22:00:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080806&content_id=3266214&vkey=news_col&fext=.jsp&c_id=col&partnerId=rss_col Atkins playing through aches At this point in the season, Garrett Atkins knows he's going to wake up aching regardless of if he played the night before. So he figures he might as well play every game. So far, he's nearly done just that. Jeff Birnbaum http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080805&content_id=3257701&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=col&partnerId=rss_col Wed, 06 Aug 2008 01:46:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080805&content_id=3257701&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=col&partnerId=rss_col Rockies rally late to beat Nationals Colorado rallied with six runs in the bottom of the eighth to beat Washington, 8-2, on Tuesday night. Starter Jorge De La Rosa (pictured) struck out six and gave up just two runs on six hits over seven frames before Ian Stewart pinch-hit for him in the bottom of the seventh. Jeff Birnbaum http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080806&content_id=3262214&vkey=news_col&fext=.jsp&c_id=col&partnerId=rss_col Wed, 06 Aug 2008 02:57:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080806&content_id=3262214&vkey=news_col&fext=.jsp&c_id=col&partnerId=rss_col Francis looks to have strong return Colorado pitcher Jeff Francis was nearly perfect in his three rehab starts with Double-A Tulsa. Now he'll try to keep his momentum going with the Rockies. Jeff Birnbaum http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080805&content_id=3257553&vkey=news_col&fext=.jsp&c_id=col&partnerId=rss_col Tue, 05 Aug 2008 19:33:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080805&content_id=3257553&vkey=news_col&fext=.jsp&c_id=col&partnerId=rss_col Helton has degenerative back condition Todd Helton underwent an MRI on Monday, revealing disc problems that have caused ongoing pain in the Rockies' first baseman's lower back. The injury has kept Helton on the disabled list for more than a month. Jeff Birnbaum http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080805&content_id=3258199&vkey=news_col&fext=.jsp&c_id=col&partnerId=rss_col Wed, 06 Aug 2008 01:33:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080805&content_id=3258199&vkey=news_col&fext=.jsp&c_id=col&partnerId=rss_col Reports: Rockies claim Hernandez The Rockies' most glaring need this season has been for a proven fifth starter. On Tuesday, they reportedly finally got one in veteran right-hander Livan Hernandez, who had been designated for assignment by the Twins earlier in the month. Jeff Birnbaum http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080806&content_id=3261778&vkey=news_col&fext=.jsp&c_id=col&partnerId=rss_col Wed, 06 Aug 2008 00:56:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080806&content_id=3261778&vkey=news_col&fext=.jsp&c_id=col&partnerId=rss_col Koshansky in a groove in PCL Alan Friedman http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080804&content_id=3252528&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=col&partnerId=rss_col Tue, 05 Aug 2008 02:10:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080804&content_id=3252528&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=col&partnerId=rss_col Cook, Rox not sharp in loss to Nats Last year, when the Rockies stormed into the World Series, they set a Major League record with a .989 fielding percentage. They, and Aaron Cook, did not show it on Monday night as they committed two costly errors in a 9-4 loss at Coors Field. Jeff Birnbaum http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080805&content_id=3255611&vkey=news_col&fext=.jsp&c_id=col&partnerId=rss_col Tue, 05 Aug 2008 02:18:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080805&content_id=3255611&vkey=news_col&fext=.jsp&c_id=col&partnerId=rss_col De La Rosa seeks consistency Perhaps no other pitcher does a better job of toggling the line between dominant and dormant than Rockies pitcher Jorge De La Rosa. He can be lights out in one outing and then hit hard in another. He would like to keep the lights-out part going. Jeff Birnbaum http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080804&content_id=3253050&vkey=news_col&fext=.jsp&c_id=col&partnerId=rss_col Mon, 04 Aug 2008 20:39:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080804&content_id=3253050&vkey=news_col&fext=.jsp&c_id=col&partnerId=rss_col Helton has MRI on troublesome back In an effort to get to the root of his back troubles, Rockies first baseman Todd Helton underwent an MRI on his lower back Monday. Once the results are in, Helton will meet with team doctors to map out a possible course to getting back on the field. Jeff Birnbaum http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080804&content_id=3252691&vkey=news_col&fext=.jsp&c_id=col&partnerId=rss_col Tue, 05 Aug 2008 01:55:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080804&content_id=3252691&vkey=news_col&fext=.jsp&c_id=col&partnerId=rss_col Rockies call up Register from Minors To bring aid to their taxed bullpen, the Rockies called up right-handed reliever Steven Register from Triple-A Colorado Springs on Monday. Left-hander Valerio De Los Santos (pictured) was designated for assignment to make room on the roster. Jeff Birnbaum http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080803&content_id=3246456&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=col&partnerId=rss_col Sun, 03 Aug 2008 19:45:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080803&content_id=3246456&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=col&partnerId=rss_col Rockies spark to life late for win Matt Holliday got the Rockies started against the Marlins on Sunday with a solo homer in the seventh, Troy Tulowitzki tied the game with a single in the eighth and Seth Smith drove in Colorado's 3-2, winning run in the ninth. Thomas Harding http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080803&content_id=3246475&vkey=news_col&fext=.jsp&c_id=col&partnerId=rss_col Sun, 03 Aug 2008 18:30:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080803&content_id=3246475&vkey=news_col&fext=.jsp&c_id=col&partnerId=rss_col Rockies focused on besting Nats With their series with the NL West-leading Diamondbacks looming in the near future, Rockies manager Clint Hurdle is trying to keep his club focused on the small picture: winning each game, starting with its series opener against the Nationals on Monday. Thomas Harding http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080803&content_id=3246725&vkey=news_col&fext=.jsp&c_id=col&partnerId=rss_col Sun, 03 Aug 2008 20:30:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080803&content_id=3246725&vkey=news_col&fext=.jsp&c_id=col&partnerId=rss_col Vizcaino stepping up for Rockies Luis Vizcaino struck out two and walked one in 1 2/3 scoreless innings against the Marlins on Saturday night and struck out one in two-thirds of an inning on Sunday, prodding manager Clint Hurdle to consider giving the right-hander a boost in his duties. Thomas Harding http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080802&content_id=3241650&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=col&partnerId=rss_col Sat, 02 Aug 2008 23:57:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080802&content_id=3241650&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=col&partnerId=rss_col Rox lose to Fish Not even two home runs from Matt Holliday could make up for skittish pitching from starter Valerio De Los Santos, and the Rockies fell to the Marlins, 5-3, at Dolphin Stadium on Saturday. Thomas Harding http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080802&content_id=3241653&vkey=news_col&fext=.jsp&c_id=col&partnerId=rss_col Sun, 03 Aug 2008 00:15:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080802&content_id=3241653&vkey=news_col&fext=.jsp&c_id=col&partnerId=rss_col Rox reshuffle rotation Glendon Rusch will start for the Rockies on Sunday. But the big news is Jeff Francis will return to the rotation on Wednesday, setting up the Rockies' top three starters to face the first-place D-backs from Aug. 12-14. Thomas Harding http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080802&content_id=3241646&vkey=news_col&fext=.jsp&c_id=col&partnerId=rss_col Sat, 02 Aug 2008 19:39:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080802&content_id=3241646&vkey=news_col&fext=.jsp&c_id=col&partnerId=rss_col Helton suffers setback Rockies first baseman Todd Helton suffered a setback in his comeback from a back injury this week and will be re-evaluated on Monday. Thomas Harding http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080802&content_id=3241648&vkey=news_col&fext=.jsp&c_id=col&partnerId=rss_col Sat, 02 Aug 2008 19:59:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080802&content_id=3241648&vkey=news_col&fext=.jsp&c_id=col&partnerId=rss_col Quintanilla stepping up Rockies reserve infielder Omar Quintanilla started the past two games at second base and went 3-for-8 with two RBIs. He was playing well enough that manager Clint Hurdle used him as shortstop on Saturday. Thomas Harding