Peter Lambert, Rockies Top Pitching Prospect, Will Debut Thursday Against Cubs
Rockies fans knew it was just a matter of time, but that time is finally here. Peter Lambert will don the purple in the Major Leagues for the first time on Thursday.
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Rockies fans knew it was just a matter of time, but that time is finally here. Peter Lambert will don the purple in the Major Leagues for the first time on Thursday.
Carlos Gonzalez had two RBIs — on a double and sacrifice fly — as he started in right field for a second straight game after signing a minor league contract with Chicago on Saturday.
The Rockies selected UCLA first baseman Michael Toglia. He's the first first baseman selected in the first round by Colorado since the team selected Todd Helton.
The Rockies eight-game winning streak is the longest in baseball right now. Currently the team sits only a ½ game out of the final wild card spot.
The Colorado Rockies capped off a season-long homestand Sunday afternoon with their second consecutive series sweep.
Antonio Senzatela pitched six effective innings, Chris Iannetta homered and the Colorado Rockies beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-1 on Sunday for their eighth straight win.
Trevor Story hit a pair of two-run homers as part of a career-high seven-RBI night and the Colorado Rockies beat the slumping Toronto Blue Jays 13-6 on Friday for their sixth straight win.
On Friday, the Colorado Rockies optioned left-handed pitcher, Kyle Freeland to the Triple-A Albuquerque. The club also optioned outfielder, Yonathan Daza.
Daniel Murphy didn't see where he hit the ball, but the cheers from the Coors Field fans let him know the Colorado Rockies pulled out another dramatic victory.
The Colorado Rockies have put right fielder Charlie Blackmon on the injured list for 10 days due to a strained calf.
Colorado Rockies starter Kyle Freeland failed to pitch beyond the fourth inning for the second straight game Saturday night and continued his rough start to the season.
Trevor Story did a little fist pump after his seventh-inning shot. Just a way to commemorate becoming the fastest shortstop to reach 100 homers.
Colorado is expected to recall right hand pitcher Jeff Hoffman from Triple-A Albuquerque to start a three-game series at home against the Baltimore Orioles.
Rockies pitcher German Márquez improved to 5-2 in a dominant performance on Tuesday night in Pittsburgh and lowered his road ERA this season to 2.08.
Colorado, which dropped 9½ games behind the first-place Dodgers in the NL West, has lost four straight.
