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Starting pitcher Ubaldo Jimenez put the Colorado Rockies on his back over the first half of the season, keeping the team within striking distance of its NL West competition with each dominant start.
But Colorado’s postseason hopes dwindle as its star continues to struggle of late.
Jimenez suffered through one of the worst starts of his career on Saturday, getting battered for six runs and six walks in less than three innings in a 10-2 loss against the Philadelphia Phillies. (Read More…)
Sunday, July 25, 2010 at 11:49 am by Raj Sethi
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Colorado Rockies shortstop Troy Tulowitzki is getting closer to returning to the team after going down with a wrist injury.
Tulowitzki has started to take light batting practice and has been making outstanding progress.
The team considered making a trade to find someone to fill in for Tulowitzki while he was out but opted instead to remain patient.
That appears to have paid off, as the shortstop is ahead of schedule in his recovery from the wrist injury. (Read More…)
Thursday, July 22, 2010 at 3:58 pm by steve
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Despite the absence of shortstop Troy Tulowitzki, the Colorado Rockies continue to play good baseball.
The Rockies are 16-7 without him, which just goes to show that baseball truly is a team sport.
Tulowitzki said he never worried how the team would fare without him, knowing guys would step up to the plate. (Read More…)
Tuesday, July 13, 2010 at 6:53 pm by steve
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The Clemson Tigers are hoping that they can lure their starting quarterback back for another season.
Kyle Parker was selected by the Colorado Rockies in the first round of the MLB Draft and has said he plans to give up football.
Head coach Dabo Swinney recently met with Parker in hopes of convincing him to come back for another season. (Read More…)
Thursday, June 24, 2010 at 9:26 pm by steve
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The career of Colorado Rockies first baseman Todd Helton appears like it is quickly coming to an end.
Helton’s numbers have significantly diminished for the past several years, especially in the power department.
Now that his average has also slipped greatly, he is starting to see more and more time on the bench.
The team is starting to give more and more opportunities to Jason Giambi, who can at least bring some power to the lineup.
At 36-years old, the multi-time All-Star might have to start thinking about announcing his retirement.
Wednesday, June 9, 2010 at 6:28 pm by steve
By Bud L. Ellis
Nothing like running off three wins in a little more than 24 hours to jump-start things.
The Colorado Rockies left Denver on a seven-game road trip Sunday night with plenty of momentum. The Rockies swept a doubleheader from Washington on Saturday, then won their third game in a row with a 2-1 victory on Sunday.
The two wins moved the Rockies back above .500 at 19-18 heading out of town. The road trip starts with two games at Chicago, followed by a pair at Houston and three in Kansas City to begin interleague play.
The road trip will be followed by a big homestand against two NL West rivals: three games at home with Arizona, and three at home with the Dodgers.
The three-game winning streak is the longest for the Rockies since Colorado won three in a row in the season’s second week. Colorado opens the week fourth in the West, three games behind San Diego.
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Monday, May 17, 2010 at 8:39 pm by bud
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Colorado Rockies ace Ubaldo Jimenez pitched well but wasn’t quite good enough in a 2-0 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers.
It was Jimenez’ first loss of the season, although he could have easily ended up with another victory with some run support.
Instead, it was promising youngster Clayton Kershaw who stole the show and led Los Angeles to a win.
Kershaw gave up just two infield hits on a day that saw some fantastic pitching around the league.
Jimenez took the loss despite giving up just two hits over seven innings, which is just plain bad luck.
Monday, May 10, 2010 at 6:42 pm by steve
Colorado Rockies ace Ubaldo Jimenez continued his early-season dominance in a 5-2 win over the San Diego Padres.
Jimenez struck out 13, allowing just one run and four hits over seven innings of work to pick up his sixth victory of the year.
The 13 strikeouts was a career high for Jimenez, whose previous high was 11 back in 2008.
The flame-thrower touched 101 MPH at one point on the radar gun, and manager Jim Tracy thought it was the best fastball he had seen yet from the budding star.
Despite Roy Halladay’s early dominance in the National League, Jimenez is the front-runner for the Cy Young just a month into the season.
Tuesday, May 4, 2010 at 6:27 pm by steve
The team president of the Colorado Rockies, Keli McGregor, was found dead in his hotel room. He was just 48 years old.
McGregor was on a work trip when two of his associates became concerned that they couldn’t get in contact with him.
They asked hotel security to check on McGregor, and they found him laying unconcious in his room.
Efforts to revive McGregor were unsuccessful, and it is believed that he died of natural causes.
An autopsy is planned to determine the exact cause of death, which is a shocking one to say the least.
Thursday, April 22, 2010 at 8:26 pm by steve
Just when things were looking up, the Colorado Rockies have once again shut down closer Houston Street.
Street has been bothered by stiffness in his right shoulder all spring but has tried to pitch through some of it.
This is the third time he has been shut down this spring. He was on a throwing program to try and work through it.
Street will now begin the season on the disabled list and probably won’t return until at least late April.
Franklin Morales is expected take over the closer duties until Street is healthy and able to return.
Saturday, April 3, 2010 at 8:45 am by steve
