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| Dodgers, Rockies set for another Coors Field slugfest |
MLB Baseball |
07/22/2008 |
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| (MySportsbook) - One night after putting on a prolific offensive display, the Los Angeles Dodgers and Colorado Rockies square off again this evening at Coors Field in a matchup between National League West foes. The Dodgers got the upper hand of the slugfest in Monday's opener of this three-game series, as the co-division leaders scored eight times in the first inning en route to a 16-10 victory over the Rockies. James Loney led Los Angeles' offensive onslaught by going 3-for-5 with five runs batted in, whil |
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| Dodgers visit Coors Field |
MLB Baseball |
07/21/2008 |
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| (MySportsbook) - A pair of National League West teams coming off successful weekends clash this evening at Coors Field, where the surging Colorado Rockies host the division co-leading Los Angeles Dodgers in the opener of a three-game series. The Dodgers moved into a tie with Arizona for the top spot in the NL West by recently winning two of three showdowns against the Diamondbacks at Chase Field. Los Angeles took the important series after putting together a furious late rally on Sunday that resulted in a th |
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| Rockies complete four-game sweep of Pirates |
MLB Baseball |
07/20/2008 |
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| Denver, CO (MySportsbook) - Jeff Baker hit a two-run homer and Matt Holliday added a solo shot, as the Colorado Rockies crushed the Pittsburgh Pirates, 11-3, to sweep the four-game set. Ian Stewart had two doubles and finished with three RBI for the Rockies, who have won four straight after dropping the previous four. "This is just what we need to get going," Stewart said. "The pitching's been going really well since the break, the hitting, too, and we just want to keep it up and get it going." Aaron Cook (1 |
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| Baltimore Orioles |
MLB Baseball Transaction |
07/20/2008 |
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| Acquired infielder Juan Castro from the Colorado Rockies in exchange for infielder Mike McCoy; selected Castro's contract from Norfolk (Int.); outrighted infielder Freddie Bynum to Norfolk; activated pitcher Randor Bierd from the disabled list; placed pitcher Greg Aquino on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to July 13. |
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| Rox shoot for four-game sweep of Pirates |
MLB Baseball |
07/20/2008 |
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| (MySportsbook) - The Colorado Rockies will try and complete their first- ever four-game sweep of the Pittsburgh Pirates this afternoon at Coors Field. Colorado won for the eighth time in its last nine games at home in the third test of this series on Saturday, as Garrett Atkins and Omar Quintanilla had two RBI apiece to back Jorge De La Rosa's superb pitching effort in a 7-1 win. Scott Podsednik was 4-for-5 with two runs scored while Brad Hawpe added three hits, scoring once with an RBI for the Rockies, who |
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| Sheets gets his second half started in San Fran |
MLB Baseball |
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 |
MLB Baseball |
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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| Tigers activate Ordonez |
MLB Baseball |
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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| Mets push back Martinez's next start |
MLB Baseball |
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 |
MLB Baseball |
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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