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Friedrich looks to continue hot start vs. Mariners Saturday, 19 May 2012, 4:30 am
Jason Vargas will try to improve on the team's 2-6 record on its current road trip when the Mariners face the Rockies on Saturday in the second game of the three-game set.
Source: Colorado Rockies News | Josh Liebeskind
Offense silenced by Mariners' Millwood Saturday, 19 May 2012, 3:25 am
On a night when the Rockies had seven credible innings of starting pitching from rookie right-hander Alex White, their hitters did next to nothing against former teammate Kevin Millwood in a 4-0 loss to the Mariners.
Source: Colorado Rockies News | Thomas Harding
Rosario in lineup after Hernandez's long day Saturday, 19 May 2012, 1:02 am
With catcher Wilin Rosario leading National League rookies in home runs with five and slugging at .559, he has worked into a near-even split in playing time with veteran Ramon Hernandez.
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Positive outlook on De La Rosa's rehab work Saturday, 19 May 2012, 1:02 am
Rockies left-handed pitcher Jorge De La Rosa felt some stiffness at the end of his four-inning rehab start at Double-A Tulsa on Thursday, but reviews were generally positive.
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Young arms lead to growing pains for Rox Saturday, 19 May 2012, 1:02 am
The current rotation has inexperienced arms in Juan Nicasio, and Alex White (Friday night's starter against the Mariners) and Christian Friedrich. Drew Pomeranz is not expected to be at Triple-A Colorado Springs for long.
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Helton searching for consistency with bat Saturday, 19 May 2012, 1:02 am
Rockies first baseman Todd Helton entered Friday night's game against the Mariners hitting .236 -- the lowest average of his career at this date -- and is simply trying to find the swing that was present early but is now lost.
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De La Rosa lasts four innings in latest rehab start Friday, 18 May 2012, 5:26 am
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Rockies bullpen melts down in loss Friday, 18 May 2012, 1:54 am
The D-backs' Justin Upton hit a two-run homer off Rafael Betancourt with two out in the ninth to give the D-backs a 9-7 victory at Coors Field in front of 32,035 and a split of the two-game series.
Source: Colorado Rockies News | Thomas Harding
Cut4: Un-bee-lievable scene at Coors Field Friday, 18 May 2012, 1:41 am
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Guthrie aims to keep up with fellow starters Thursday, 17 May 2012, 7:00 pm
The Rockies acquired right-hander Jeremy Guthrie to serve as an innings-eating example for younger pitchers on the staff. In recent games the staff did quite well while Guthrie was on the disabled list with a sprained right shoulder. Now Guthrie wants to keep up with the others.
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Pacheco finding groove at the plate Thursday, 17 May 2012, 6:41 pm
Rockies third baseman Jordan Pacheco is quietly returning to the type of hitting that excited the club during Spring Training, as well as a late-season callup in 2011.
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Chacin, Nelson learning to manage pain Thursday, 17 May 2012, 6:41 pm
Rockies right-handed pitcher Jhoulys Chacin and third baseman Chris Nelson are going through the hard lessons of learning the difference between pain and injury.
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Moyer becomes oldest player to drive in run Thursday, 17 May 2012, 6:41 pm
Rockies pitcher Jamie Moyer erased an old teammate from the record books on Wednesday night. By driving in two runs in a 6-1 victory over the D-backs, Moyer became the oldest player ever to drive in a run.
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Cut4: Cuddyer's fan club grows | Squirrel sighting Thursday, 17 May 2012, 6:05 am
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More at-bats for Giambi likely in Interleague Play Thursday, 17 May 2012, 5:57 am
Interleague Play is usually a good time for the Rockies. It's the best time for Jason Giambi.
Source: Colorado Rockies News | Thomas Harding
Moyer baffles D-backs, legs out two-run single Thursday, 17 May 2012, 5:20 am
Jamie Moyer, who at 49 years old continues to draw praise and admiration, kept the D-backs off balance for 6 1/3 innings and also legged out an infield single that scored two runs.
Source: Colorado Rockies News | Thomas Harding
Rockies play video tribute to McMorris Thursday, 17 May 2012, 12:38 am
The Rockies paid tribute to Jerry McMorris, the team's former owner and the one who saved the franchise when original ownership fell apart before the team began play. McMorris died a week ago after a long illness.
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Tulowitzki eager to build off good swings Thursday, 17 May 2012, 12:38 am
Although Troy Tulowitzki is hitting with more authority than he had in recent weeks, he's not about to declare himself recovered from his slump.
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Young makes return from bereavement list Thursday, 17 May 2012, 12:38 am
Rockies utility man Eric Young Jr. and his father, former Rockies All-Star and current D-backs first base coach Eric Young, were together again Wednesday night, after spending a sad occasion together over the weekend.
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Scutaro's homer wins it for Rockies Wednesday, 16 May 2012, 7:43 am
With his team in the midst of an early-season funk, veteran infielder Marco Scutaro hit a game-winning solo shot in the top of the ninth to give the Rockies a 5-4 win against the Giants on Tuesday night.
Source: Colorado Rockies News | Alex Espinoza
Tulowitzki back in action after foul-ball injury Wednesday, 16 May 2012, 2:31 am
The Rockies breathed a collective sigh of relief Tuesday after Troy Tulowitzki was inserted back into the starting lineup following Monday night's injury scare.
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Tracy raves about Friedrich's dominant starts Wednesday, 16 May 2012, 2:31 am
Manager Jim Tracy could hardly contain himself when reflecting on the week-long Major League career of rookie southpaw Christian Friedrich.
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Rosario impressing as Rockies' backup catcher Wednesday, 16 May 2012, 2:31 am
Eliezer Alfonzo may be eligible to return to the Rockies after Major League Baseball recently overturned his 100-game suspension, but Colorado already has a contributor at the backup catcher position. Wilin Rosario, 23, has been on a home run tear of late.
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Tulo's injury looms large in loss to Giants Tuesday, 15 May 2012, 7:17 am
Sidelined by a freak accident just minutes before, Rockies star shortstop Troy Tulowitzki could only watch helplessly Monday as Chris Nelson grounded out to end the Rockies' 3-2 defeat against the Giants, their ninth loss in 10 contests.
Source: Colorado Rockies News | Alex Espinoza
Rox want good approach from young starters Tuesday, 15 May 2012, 2:45 am
Along with righties Juan Nicasio and Alex White, Christian Friedrich helps make up Colorado's promising crop of young arms. But as he watches the young starters try to make their way in the Majors, manager Jim Tracy wants to see evidence of mental development.
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Colvin gets start as Fowler given more rest Tuesday, 15 May 2012, 2:45 am
The Colorado cleanup spot was once again occupied by Troy Tulowitzki on Monday, a day after he was dropped down to the No. 5 hole in the order. Manager Jim Tracy also kept Tyler Colvin's hot bat in the lineup as the starting center fielder, electing to keep Dexter Fowler on the bench as he recovers from a head injury he suffered after being hit by a throw Sunday.
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Tracy notes Alfonzo's rescinded suspension Tuesday, 15 May 2012, 2:45 am
Jim Tracy may be Colorado's skipper, but he found out about Eliezer Alfonzo's overturned suspension just like the rest of the world.
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Scutaro, Cuddyer pick up RBIs with pink bats Monday, 14 May 2012, 1:56 am
Louisville Slugger isn't Marco Scutaro's usual brand of choice, but the deep pink bat the company provided on Mother's Day to raise breast cancer awareness ended up working for him.
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Rockies' woes persist after unraveling in fifth Monday, 14 May 2012, 1:39 am
A six-run fifth inning by the Dodgers sent the reeling Rockies to an 11-5 setback on Sunday, their eighth loss in nine games.
Source: Colorado Rockies News | Thomas Harding
Double-A prospect takes no-no into seventh Monday, 14 May 2012, 12:41 am
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Fowler hit by throw, exits with blurred vision Sunday, 13 May 2012, 9:56 pm
Rockies center fielder Dexter Fowler acknowledged having trouble focusing after being hit in the head by a throw during the fourth inning of Sunday afternoon's 11-5 loss to the Dodgers.
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Tulowitzki dropped from fourth to fifth in lineup Sunday, 13 May 2012, 7:53 pm
Rockies shortstop Troy Tulowitzki, whose bases-loaded soft fly ball Saturday night ended a golden opportunity in his team's 2-1 loss to the Dodgers, dropped from fourth to fifth in the lineup on Sunday.
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Rox not alarmed by De La Rosa's tight forearm Sunday, 13 May 2012, 6:53 pm
The Rockies believe the left forearm tightness that pitcher Jorge De La Rosa experienced during a rehab start Saturday night at Double-A Tulsa is a normal part of recovery from Tommy John elbow surgery.
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Rox fall late, spoiling strong start by Nicasio Sunday, 13 May 2012, 5:24 am
The Dodgers' Tony Gwynn delivered an eighth-inning pinch-hit RBI single to spoil a standout start by Juan Nicasio and send the Rockies to their seventh defeat in eight games, 2-1, on Saturday.
Source: Colorado Rockies News | Thomas Harding
De La Rosa bothered by forearm in rehab start Sunday, 13 May 2012, 1:54 am
Rockies left-hander Jorge De La Rosa was removed after one inning of his injury rehab start Saturday night at Double-A Tulsa as a precaution because of forearm tightness.
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Colvin making case for more starts in center Sunday, 13 May 2012, 12:53 am
The idea that outfielder Tyler Colvin is strictly a backup for the Rockies could be changing.
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At crossroads, Young got direction from Mom Friday, 11 May 2012, 2:00 pm
Eric Young Jr. has been around the Majors most of his life. His father, current D-backs first-base coach Eric Young, had a lengthy and productive playing career during his son's formative years. But this offseason, with his future on the line, Young Jr. turned to Mom.
Source: Colorado Rockies News | Thomas Harding
Thomas Harding's MLBlog Friday, 2 March 2012, 11:13 pm
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