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| Rockies recall Stewart, designate Nix |
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07/19/2008 |
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| Denver, CO (MySportsbook) - The Colorado Rockies recalled infielder Ian Stewart from Triple-A Colorado Springs on Saturday while designating infielder Jayson Nix for assignment. Stewart made his second appearance with the big-league club this season, going 1-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored in Colorado's 7-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates. The 23-year-old hit .218 with three home runs and five RBI in 18 games from May 24-June 20. In addition, he batted .280 with 19 home runs and 57 RBI in 69 games at |
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| Sheets gets his second half started in San Fran |
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07/19/2008 |
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| the National League at Tuesday's All-Star Game, where he allowed one hit and struck out three in two scoreless innings in the AL's 4-3 win. The 30-year-old righty, though, has lost two of his last three decisions for the Brewers. Sheets lost to the Colorado Rockies on July 9, surrendering three runs and five hits in six innings. However, he did fan a season-high 11 batters in the loss. Sheets defeated the Giants earlier in the year and is 4-2 lifetime against them with a 2.25 ERA in seven starts. Milkwaukee ca |
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| Rox hope for some home cooking against Bucs |
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07/19/2008 |
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| (MySportsbook) - The Colorado Rockies try to win for the eighth time in nine tries at Coors Field this evening when they continue their four-game series with the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Rockies continued their strong play at home in the second test of this set on Friday, as Matt Holliday hit a two-run home run in the first and Colorado never trailed in a 5-2 victory. Brad Hawpe cranked a solo shot and Seth Smith had an inside-the-park home run, while Willy Taveras tripled, scored twice and stole two bases fo |
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| Holliday's homer paces Rockies to win |
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07/19/2008 |
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| Denver, CO (MySportsbook) - Matt Holliday hit a two-run home run in the first and the Colorado Rockies never trailed in a 5-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates in the second installment of a four-game series at Coors Field. Brad Hawpe cranked a solo shot and Seth Smith had an inside-the-park home run. Willy Taveras tripled, scored twice and stole two bases for Colorado, which has taken the first two games of the series. Glendon Rusch (3-3) picked up the win, allowing just two runs on six hits in 5 2/3 fram |
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| Rockies designate P Redman for assignment |
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07/18/2008 |
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| Denver, CO (MySportsbook) - The Colorado Rockies designated pitcher Mark Redman for assignment on Friday, while calling up pitcher Juan Morillo from Triple-A Colorado Springs. The 34-year-old Redman was 2-5 this season with a 7.54 earned run average in 10 games -- 9 starts -- for the Rockies. Redman was optioned to Colorado Springs earlier in the year after starting the season 2-3 with a 7.84 ERA in seven games The journeyman left-hander owns a 68-85 career record with a 4.85 ERA in 219 games throughout his |
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| Pirates aim for revenge in rematch with Rockies |
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07/18/2008 |
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| (MySportsbook) - Pittsburgh starter Ian Snell will try to halt a four-start winless skid when the Pirates resume a four-game series with the Colorado Rockies tonight at Coors Field. Snell has posted three straight no-decisions since taking a loss versus the White Sox on June 17. He hasn't lasted longer than five innings in any of his four recent starts, including Sunday versus the Cardinals, when he gave up four runs on five hits with six strikeouts over five innings. Pittsburgh's Opening Day starter, the ri |
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| Tigers activate Ordonez |
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07/18/2008 |
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| work) - The Detroit Tigers activated outfielder Magglio Ordonez from the 15-day disabled list prior to Thursday's 6-5 win over the Baltimore Orioles. Ordonez had been sidelined since right oblique spasms caused him to exit a June 28 game against the Colorado Rockies in the third inning. The outfielder appeared to pull up as he chased after Troy Tulowitzki's lead-off double, and went on the disabled list the next day with a strained right oblique. Before going on the DL, the reigning American League batting cham |
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| Rockies rally to down Pirates |
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07/18/2008 |
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| Denver, CO (MySportsbook) - Chris Iannetta clubbed a two-run homer and the Colorado Rockies overcame a shaky beginning from Ubaldo Jimenez to down the Pittsburgh Pirates, 5-3, in the opener of a four-game series at Coors Field. Iannetta added an RBI single for the Rockies, who snapped a four-game losing streak. Jeff Baker doubled twice and knocked in a run, while Garrett Atkins finished 2-for-4 with a double, an RBI and a run scored. Jimenez (5-9) went seven innings and allowed three runs on five hits to pic |
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| Mets push back Martinez's next start |
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07/17/2008 |
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| led to start on Sunday against the Cincinnati Reds, but the Mets decided to postpone his next start for at least two days. He sustained the injury running the bases on July 7, an injury that hindered his delivery in his most recent start against the Colorado Rockies last Saturday. Martinez developed tightness in his right shoulder after altering his delivery and was forced to exit after the fourth inning. His status will be re-evaluated following a bullpen session on Saturday. A three-time Cy Young Award winner |
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| Rockies kick off second half against Pirates |
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07/17/2008 |
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| (MySportsbook) - Last year, the Colorado Rockies went on an incredible late-season run to clinch a playoff spot. They are going to have to do the same thing this year if they want to get in, and begin that quest tonight in the opener of a four-game series with the Pittsburgh Pirates at Coors Field. Colorado was just 44-44 heading into the All-Star break last year and sat in fourth place in the National League West. The Rockies then found themselves 6 1/2 games back of first place with 14 games left to go in |
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