Rockies rally to beat Florida 18-17 (AP)
There was a time that no lead was safe at high-scoring, high-altitude Coors Field. That was all supposedly changed with the introduction of the humidor in 2002 that brought sanity to mile-high baseball. Friday night, then was throwback night. The Colorado Rockies pulled off the biggest comeback in team history, rallying from a nine-run deficit to beat the Florida Marlins 18-17.
Rockies Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)
It has been a painful season for the Rockies, and not just because they have fallen to the bottom of the NL West after winning the first NL pennant in franchise history last year.
Wednesday, left-handed starting pitcher Jeff Francis was placed on the disabled list because of left shoulder inflammation. Friday, first baseman Todd Helton went on the disabled list because of lower back inflammation. Earlier this season, second baseman Clint Barmes (sprained right knee), shortstop Troy Tulowitzki (torn tendon, left quad), left fielder Matt Holliday (strained left hamstring) and right fielder Brad Hawpe (sprained right hamstring) were all on the disabled list at the same time.
Helton tried to play through the lower back inflammation for nearly three weeks.
Rockies overcome 9-run deficit to beat Marlins (AP)
The blasts returned to Coors Field long before the fireworks. In a throwback to the pre-humidor days, Colorado homered six times and beat the Florida Marlins 18-17 on Friday night after trailing by nine runs in the biggest comeback in Rockies history. Chris Iannetta singled home the winning run off Kevin Gregg in the ninth inning.
Red Sox All-Stars set to take over Yankee Stadium (AP)
So long, Yankee Stadium. Get ready for an All-Star salute featuring the rival Boston Red Sox. That's right. Manny Ramirez, Kevin Youkilis and Co. are set to take over The House That Ruth Built. At last check, four Boston players led fan voting at their positions for the July 15 game in New York -- and that doesn't even include manager Terry Francona or any of his pitchers.
Helton placed on 15-day DL, Koshansky recalled (AP)
A Colorado Rockies' season soured by injury and inconsistency took yet another ugly turn Friday when slumping slugger Todd Helton went on the disabled list for just the third time in his career. "It's definitely a relief to get a chance to feel better and hopefully be productive when I get back," said Helton, whose strained lower back landed him on the 15-day DL.
Rockies place 1B Helton on 15-day DL (PA SportsTicker)
The Colorado Rockies placed first baseman Todd Helton on the 15-day disabled list on Friday with a strained lower back.
Spilborghs' 2-run single in 11th lifts Rockies (AP)
Todd Helton's bad back and Willy Taveras' pulled thigh muscle made both of them spectators at Coors Field long before the fireworks lit up the mountain skies Thursday night. Their replacements put on quite a show in their absence. Jeff Baker drove in four runs and Ryan Spilborghs hit a two-run single in the 11th inning to rally the Colorado Rockies past the Florida Marlins 6-5.
Atkins homers as Colorado Rockies top Padres, 8-1 (AP)
The Colorado Rockies missed an early chance to blow open Wednesday's game. They didn't waste their second opportunity. Garrett Atkins' three-run homer capped a four-run second inning, and Troy Tulowitzki and Yorvit Torrealba homered to help the Rockies beat the San Diego Padres 8-1. The Rockies took the final two games of the series after blowing a five-run lead Monday night and losing, 15-8.
Rockies place Francis on 15-day DL (AP)
Jeff Francis went on the 15-day disabled list Wednesday with shoulder inflammation, leaving the Colorado Rockies without their opening-day starter. Francis felt soreness in his left shoulder during a bullpen session on Tuesday. He had an MRI on Wednesday, and the Rockies put him on the DL to let his arm rest.
Rockies place LHP Francis on DL (PA SportsTicker)
The Colorado Rockies placed lefthander Jeff Francis on the 15-day disabled list with inflammation in his pitching shoulder prior to Wednesday's game against the San Diego Padres.
Cook throws 5-hitter and Rockies top Padres 4-0 (AP)
Aaron Cook made a strong case for a possible spot on the All-Star roster as the manager of the National League squad watched with delight. Cook tossed a five-hitter for the first shutout of his career, and the Colorado Rockies ended an eight-game losing streak with a 4-0 victory over the San Diego Padres on Tuesday night.
Rockies option RHP Speier (PA SportsTicker)
The Colorado Rockies optioned righthander Ryan Speier to Class AAA Colorado Springs of the Pacific Coast League prior to Tuesday's game against the San Diego Padres.
Rockies recall LHP Bowers, option RHP Speier (AP)
The Colorado Rockies recalled left-handed reliever Cedrick Bowers from Triple-A Colorado Springs on Tuesday and optioned right-hander Ryan Speier. Bowers was 4-1 with a 2.97 ERA and 45 strikeouts in 39.1 innings for the Sky Sox this season. He appeared in 16 games, starting two. Bowers gives the Rockies a second left-hander in their bullpen, joining closer Brian Fuentes.
Pass out the midterm report cards (Yahoo! Sports)
We don't grade on a curve, and that's why only the Rays get an A-plus while three teams are given Fs.
Padres score 7 in ninth to beat Rockies 15-8 (AP)
San Diego put the game out of reach with a big ninth inning, preventing Colorado from pulling off any late comeback at Coors Field this time around. Edgar Gonzalez's second homer of the game capped San Diego's seven-run ninth as the Padres ended their eight-game losing streak with a 15-8 victory over the Rockies on Monday night.
Sardinha's 1st hit gives Tigers win over Rockies (AP)
Dane Sardinha felt like a goat after grounding into a rally-killing double play. That made it all the better when his first major league hit made him a hero. Sardinha hit a two-run triple to rally the Tigers to a 4-3 win over the woeful Colorado Rockies on Sunday, giving Detroit a three-game sweep and a winning record for the first time this season.
Cabrera hits 9th-inning double to lift Tigers (AP)
The Detroit Tigers had a long, hard road to .500 this season, and the culmination didn't come easy Saturday night. Miguel Cabrera hit a two-run double in the bottom of the ninth and Detroit overcame Todd Jones' blown save to beat the Colorado Rockies 7-6. With their fourth straight win and 14th in 17 games, the Tigers improved to .500 for the first time this season.
Bonine impressive in Tigers' 7-1 win over Rockies (AP)
The Detroit Tigers are close to the break-even point. Eddie Bonine limited Colorado to five hits over eight innings to lift Detroit to a 7-1 win over the Rockies on Friday night. Curtis Granderson was 4-for-5 with two triples and stretched his career-high hitting streak to 15 games for the Tigers, who have won three straight, 14 of their last 18 and are one game under .500 for the first time since...
Hochevar, Royals beat Rockies for sweep (AP)
As a kid in Colorado, Luke Hochevar rooted for the Rockies. On Wednesday night, he took a different approach against them. The 24-year-old rookie pitched a career-high eight innings, Ross Gload drove in two runs and the Kansas City Royals beat the Rockies 4-2 night for their fifth straight victory. "There's still some guys still playing that I grew up watching," Hochevar said.
Umpire Brian O'Nora released from hospital (AP)
Umpire Brian O'Nora was released from the hospital Wednesday after sustaining a mild concussion and a cut on his forehead when he was hit by a broken maple bat the previous night. O'Nora was behind the plate for a game between Colorado and Kansas City when Miguel Olivo's bat shattered on a groundout to shortstop in the bottom of the second inning.
Greinke strikes out 10 in Royals' win over Rockies (AP)
Zack Greinke is developing into a strikeout pitcher at age 24. The right-hander matched a career high with 10 strikeouts and Alex Gordon hit a two-run homer as the surging Kansas City Royals beat the Colorado Rockies 7-3 Tuesday night. "When there are runners on base, that's the only time I really try to strike anybody out, at least from the first pitch," Greinke said.
Maple presents a hard problem (Yahoo! Sports)
MLB committee studies safety problems associated with bats, but solutions aren't readily apparent.
Bannister earns decision over Rockies (AP)
Brian Bannister cuts to the chase with his disdain for issuing free passes: "I like walks about as much as I like high gas prices." He matched a career high with six of them Monday night, but didn't allow a hit until the fifth inning. Mark Teahen hit a three-run homer and the Kansas City Royals beat the Colorado Rockies 8-4 for their eighth win in nine games.
Mets take rubber game from Rockies, 3-1 (AP)
A week of turmoil ended on a high note for the New York Mets. Mike Pelfrey carried a shutout into the sixth inning, Carlos Beltran hit a two-run homer and the Mets beat the Colorado Rockies 3-1 on Sunday to wrap up a winning road trip under interim manager Jerry Manuel. He took over for the fired Willie Randolph after the Mets beat the Los Angeles Angels to open a six-game trip last Monday.
Rockies activate IF Barmes from DL (PA SportsTicker)
The Colorado Rockies activated infielder Clint Barmes from the 15-day disabled list following Sunday's 3-1 loss to the New York Mets.
Colorado hot streak has lessened chance of Holliday trade (Yahoo! Sports)
The Colorado Rockies have gone from playing meaningful games in October to trying to find the meaning of their...
Atkins, Hawpe homer to lead Rockies over Martinez (AP)
Ubaldo Jimenez grew up in the Dominican Republic idolizing Pedro Martinez. On Saturday night, it was Martinez who did the admiring. Jimenez earned his first win in more than two months and Garrett Atkins and Brad Hawpe homered on Martinez's first two pitches in the fifth inning, touching off a six-run burst that led the Colorado Rockies over the New York Mets 7-1.
