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Today's MLB starting lineups: May 25 Saturday, 25 May 2013, 1:05 pm
Every lineup, every day, as they are made public by the clubs.
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Chatwood shines in another win over Giants Saturday, 25 May 2013, 5:59 am
Tyler Chatwood held the Giants scoreless for six innings on four hits, Michael Cuddyer homered and drove in three runs in his return from the disabled list and Nolan Arenado sparkled defensively as the Rockies won, 5-0, Friday night at AT&T Park.
Source: COL Homepage News | Thomas Harding
Nicasio, Zito get quick rematch in San Francisco Saturday, 25 May 2013, 5:36 am
Less than a week ago, Rockies right-hander Juan Nicasio and Giants left-hander Barry Zito squared off at Coors Field. Now, they'll face each other again, this time on Saturday at AT&T Park.
Source: COL Homepage News | Quinn Roberts
Betancourt's groin injury 'a little bit better' Saturday, 25 May 2013, 3:14 am
Rockies closer Rafael Betancourt was unsure about how his right groin responded to two days of rest, after he was removed from a game Tuesday night after two pitches. He reported feeling fine while throwing a bullpen session before Friday night's game against the Giants, but it was unclear if he would be available.
Source: COL Homepage News | Thomas Harding
Cuddyer returns with big game vs. Giants Saturday, 25 May 2013, 3:12 am
Rockies outfielder Michael Cuddyer, activated Friday after missing 14 games with a bulging disk in his neck, doubled and homered in four at-bats and scored two runs in a 5-0 victory over the Giants at AT&T Park.
Source: COL Homepage News | Thomas Harding
Rutledge to hone second-base skills in Minors Saturday, 25 May 2013, 3:10 am
The hot hitting of DJ LeMahieu -- .412 in seven games since being recalled from Triple-A Colorado Springs -- allowed the Rockies to send Josh Rutledge to Colorado Springs to continue the transition to second base.
Source: COL Homepage News | Thomas Harding
Francis' rehab progresses with bullpen session Saturday, 25 May 2013, 3:08 am
Rockies left-hander Jeff Francis, who suffered a left groin strain May 14 while pitching against the Cubs, threw a bullpen session of about 25 pitches Friday. His next steps are a trip to the team's training center in Scottsdale, Ariz., for extended spring training, then he'll return to Denver for an evaluation to discuss further rehab plans.
Source: COL Homepage News | Thomas Harding
Rosario understands Rockies' desire to rest him Saturday, 25 May 2013, 3:06 am
Rockies catcher Wilin Rosario always believes he has energy, but he appreciated the rest he received Wednesday and Thursday.
Source: COL Homepage News | Thomas Harding
Brothers: 'I get outs and keep my team ahead' Thursday, 23 May 2013, 11:35 pm
The challenge for Rockies left-handed reliever Rex Brothers on Wednesday was to treat the first closing opportunity of his career like any other game.
Source: COL Homepage News | Thomas Harding
Rockies option Rutledge, will activate Cuddyer Thursday, 23 May 2013, 2:17 am
The Rockies have optioned Opening Day second baseman Josh Rutledge to Triple-A Colorado Springs. Outfielder Michael Cuddyer will take his active roster spot Friday, when he is eligible to return from the 15-day disabled list (bulging disc in neck).
Source: COL Homepage News | Thomas Harding
CarGo's homer, triple clinch series for Rockies Thursday, 23 May 2013, 12:22 am
Backed by Carlos Gonzalez's homer and RBI triple, Rockies left-hander Jorge De La Rosa battled for 5 1/3 innings and was rewarded with a key victory, as the Rox topped the D-backs, 4-1, on Wednesday.
Source: COL Homepage News | Thomas Harding
Lefty Francis feels good after bullpen session Wednesday, 22 May 2013, 6:56 pm
Left-hander Jeff Francis (left groin strain) felt good Wednesday after a 25-pitch bullpen session Tuesday. Francis will accompany the team to San Francisco, where he will play long toss Friday and throw another bullpen Saturday. Beyond that, the plan for rehab under game conditions hasn't been set.
Source: COL Homepage News | Thomas Harding
LeMahieu earning more time with hot hitting Wednesday, 22 May 2013, 6:38 pm
Rockies infielder DJ LeMahieu's three-hit, two-double game in Tuesday night's 5-4, 10-inning victory over the D-backs earned him a start at second base Wednesday in the No. 2 spot.
Source: COL Homepage News | Thomas Harding
Betancourt expects to be on the mound Friday Wednesday, 22 May 2013, 6:32 pm
Rockies closer Rafael Betancourt had an anti-inflammatory shot in his right groin on Wednesday, and expects to return to the mound Friday at San Francisco and avoid the 15-day disabled list.
Source: COL Homepage News | Thomas Harding
Tulowitzki gets scheduled rest Wednesday Wednesday, 22 May 2013, 6:32 pm
The Rockies gave shortstop Troy Tulowitzki planned rest Wednesday, which means he will have two off-days before Friday's series opener in San Francisco.
Source: COL Homepage News | Thomas Harding
Weiss, unafraid to shake up order, bats Fowler cleanup Wednesday, 22 May 2013, 6:32 pm
With the Rockies resting cleanup man Troy Tulowitzki, not wanting to disrupt No. 3 hitter Carlos Gonzalez and wanting to move hot second baseman DJ LeMahieu up in the order to No. 2, manager Walt Weiss wrote Dexter Fowler -- normally either the leadoff or No. 2 hitter -- into the cleanup spot.
Source: COL Homepage News | Thomas Harding
Rosario plays hero in Rockies' walk-off win Wednesday, 22 May 2013, 5:47 am
Wilin Rosario's 10th-inning single gave the Rockies a 5-4 victory over the D-backs at Coors Field on Tuesday night in front of 27,096 fans.
Source: COL Homepage News | Thomas Harding
Betancourt to undergo MRI with groin injury Wednesday, 22 May 2013, 4:44 am
Rafael Betancourt has been pitching and succeeding through right groin tightness since late April. But after two pitches to the D-backs' Paul Goldschmidt in the top of the 10th inning Tuesday night, he knew the pain had caught up to him.
Source: COL Homepage News | Thomas Harding
Despite his slump, Weiss confident in Rutledge Tuesday, 21 May 2013, 11:24 pm
Rockies second baseman Josh Rutledge believes he can see success at the end of his struggles. Manager Walt Weiss started DJ LeMahieu on Tuesday night against the D-backs, instead of Rutledge, who went into Tuesday 2-for-16 during the current homestand.
Source: COL Homepage News | Thomas Harding
Weiss goes with Pacheco at first, gives Helton rest Tuesday, 21 May 2013, 11:24 pm
Right-handed-hitting Jordan Pacheco, who had one of the three hits and the lone RBI the Rockies managed against lefty Patrick Corbin in Monday night's 5-1 loss to the D-backs, started against righty Ian Kennedy on Tuesday.
Source: COL Homepage News | Thomas Harding
Astacio, Monfort to rep Rockies at Draft Tuesday, 21 May 2013, 11:24 pm
Pedro Astacio, one of the most accomplished pitchers in Rockies history and now a part-time pitching instructor and advisor, will represent the Rockies at the MLB First-Year Player Draft on June 6 at the MLB Network studios in Secaucus, N.J.
Source: COL Homepage News | Thomas Harding
Rockies stall against D-backs' Corbin Tuesday, 21 May 2013, 5:09 am
The Rockies seemed to be rolling after winning three of four against the Giants over the weekend, but D-backs left-hander Patrick Corbin twirled a complete game, holding Colorado to three hits while striking out 10 in a 5-1 victory on Monday night at Coors Field.
Source: COL Homepage News | Thomas Harding
Fowler uses clear head to get back on track Monday, 20 May 2013, 11:45 pm
After a lengthy slump, center fielder Dexter Fowler went 10-for-20 as the Rockies won three of four games against the Giants, raising his batting average from .254 to .286 in the process.
Source: COL Homepage News | Thomas Harding
Lefty-swinging CarGo thriving against southpaws Monday, 20 May 2013, 11:45 pm
Going into Monday night, Rockies outfielder Carlos Gonzalez's .386 batting average in 57 at-bats against southpaws was third-highest among batters with a significant number of left-on-left at-bats.
Source: COL Homepage News | Thomas Harding
Cuddyer could return on Friday Monday, 20 May 2013, 11:45 pm
Rockies right fielder/first baseman Michael Cuddyer will play two days this week at extended spring training in Scottsdale, Ariz. If all goes well, he will rejoin the active roster Friday in San Francisco.
Source: COL Homepage News | Thomas Harding
Nicasio's strong start leads Rockies to victory Monday, 20 May 2013, 1:07 am
Rockies right-hander Juan Nicasio quieted talk of possibly being sent down to the Minors by shutting down the Giants for six innings of a 5-0 victory at Coors Field on Sunday afternoon.
Source: COL Homepage News | Thomas Harding
Oswalt getting sharper, set for Double-A start Sunday, 19 May 2013, 8:29 pm
Right-handed three-time All-Star Roy Oswalt is still three to four weeks from being considered for the Rockies' rotation, but his effort Saturday at extended spring training suggests he is progressing rapidly.
Source: COL Homepage News | Thomas Harding
Confident Lopez finds pitching groove with Rockies Sunday, 19 May 2013, 8:26 pm
Offseason acquisition Wilton Lopez didn't endear himself to his new Rockies fans when he posted a 9.00 ERA in his first nine relief appearances. But since then, he has been scored on just once in 12 games and has fulfilled the right-handed setup role the Rockies envisioned when they acquired him from the Astros.
Source: COL Homepage News | Thomas Harding
Chatwood impresses in solid effort vs. Giants Sunday, 19 May 2013, 5:06 am
Right-hander Tyler Chatwood threw many good pitches over 5 2/3 innings Saturday night, but even his worst pitch worked out for the Rockies in their 10-2 victory over the Giants at Coors Field.
Source: COL Homepage News | Thomas Harding
Cuddyer on track for activation from disabled list Sunday, 19 May 2013, 12:54 am
Rockies outfielder Michael Cuddyer was happy enough with his throwing and hitting in the batting cage that he believes he will be ready to return from his neck injury Friday, the day he is eligible to return from the 15-day disabled list.
Source: COL Homepage News | Thomas Harding
