National League

Nolan Jones of the Rockies diving for a ball against the Diamondbacks.

Late Doubles Doom Rockies, Propel Diamondbacks

Diamondbacks 5, Rockies 3 DENVER, Apr. 10 — The Colorado Rockies had a 3–2 lead going into the seventh but couldn’t hang on, as a pair of back-breaking doubles off Rockies relievers led the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 5–3 win Wednesday afternoon. The late implosion wasted a Quality Start from Rockies left-hander Austin Gomber, who […]

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Spencer Strider walking off the mound

Spencer Strider Diagnosed with Torn UCL

Atlanta Braves ace Spencer Strider‘s diagnosis came back with the worst news. The opening-day starter for the defending NL East champions felt soreness and irregularity in his right elbow after his start against the Arizona Diamondbacks. In his second start of the season, Strider pitched four innings, giving up seven hits and five earned runs. […]

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Merrill Kelly of the Diamondbacks throwing a pitch against the Rockies

Rockies Fall to Kelly, Diamondbacks as Big Hit Eludes Them

Diamondbacks 3, Rockies 2 DENVER, Apr. 9 — Once again, Merrill Kelly was a puzzle the Colorado Rockies could not solve, pitching his Arizona Diamondbacks to a 3–2 victory Tuesday night. Kelly held the Rockies to two runs on six hits, walking three and striking out four across six innings. “Kelly’s got good stuff,” Rockies […]

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Jose Caballero of the Rays tagging out Nolan Jones of the Rockies

Rays Stave Off Rockies Rally, Take Series

Rays 3, Rockies 2 DENVER, Apr. 7 — The Colorado Rockies had a late chance to take the lead but fell short in their rally, dropping their series finale to the Tampa Bay Rays, 3–2, Sunday afternoon. Rays starting pitcher Ryan Pepiot thwarted the Rockies at every turn. He allowed only three hits, walking none […]

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Harold Ramirez of the Rays scoring against the Rockies

Rockies Blow Late Lead, Fall to Rays

Rays 8, Rockies 6 DENVER, Apr. 6 — The wind blew hard all night Saturday, wreaking havoc throughout Coors Field. And in the seventh and eighth innings, the Colorado Rockies blew a five-run lead, ultimately falling to the Tampa Bay Rays, 8–6. The late meltdown wasted an outstanding effort from starting pitcher Ryan Feltner. He […]

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Ryan McMahon of the Rockies hitting a walk-off grand slam against the Rays

Rockies Edge Rays in Home Opener on Walk-off Grand Slam

Rockies 10, Rays 7 DENVER, Apr. 5 — A walk-off grand slam by Ryan McMahon gave the Colorado Rockies an emotional, come-from-behind 10–7 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays Friday afternoon after a seesaw of a game. The slam, which came in the Rockies’ home opener, salvaged the win after the Rockies lost a four-run […]

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Ryan McMahon tagging out Corbin Carroll at third on a steal attempt, his knee atop the bag. Infielders are adopting this positioning to avoid obstruction.

How Infielders Are Avoiding Obstruction under New Enforcement Guidelines

How Infielders Are Avoiding Obstruction PHOENIX, Mar. 31 — When Colorado Rockies catcher Elias Diaz gunned down Arizona Diamondbacks speedster Corbin Carroll Friday night on a steal attempt at third base, there was some dispute over whether he was safe or out. The Diamondbacks challenged, but replay was inconclusive, so the call stood. What was […]

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Lourdes Gurriel Jr of the Diamondbacks stealing second against the Rockies

Miscues Doom Rockies against Diamondbacks in Series Finale

Diamondbacks 5, Rockies 1 PHOENIX, Mar. 31 — With a chance to salvage a series split with the Arizona Diamondbacks, the Colorado Rockies instead put on an Easter Parade of errors in a 5–1 loss. “It was rough today. Very, very uncharacteristic of our group, who takes a lot of pride in defense,” manager Bud […]

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