COLORADO-ROCKIES

Sandoval's 2 HRs in 4th lead Giants past Rox 12-5

The San Francisco Giants headed home with their playoff hopes still alive.

Giants 3B Sandoval hits for the cycle

San Francisco Giants third baseman Pablo Sandoval has hit for the cycle against the Colorado Rockies.

Pirates claim Pagnozzi off waivers from Rockies

- The Pittsburgh Pirates have claimed catcher Matt Pagnozzi off waivers from the Colorado Rockies.

Alfonzo suspended 100 games for 2nd positive test

Colorado Rockies catcher Eliezer Alfonzo become the first player suspended twice for performance-enhancing drugs under the Major League Baseball testing program when the commissioner's office announced a 100-game penalty Wednesday.

Fading Rockies allow 6 homers in loss to Giants

The Colorado Rockies are known for their September surges. This year, however, they're struggling just to finish the season.

Fielder says Brewers aren't worried

Prince Fielder says nothing has changed. That goes for his status and the state of the Brewers' offense.

Brewers close roof because of wildfire smoke

The Milwaukee Brewers have closed the Miller Park roof before their game against the Colorado Rockies due to the lingering smoke from a wildfire burning in Minnesota.

Pomeranz sharp in debut, Rockies beat Reds 4-1

As expected, Drew Pomeranz was quite nervous in his major league debut.

Rockies' Tulowitzki, Gonzalez out with injuries

The Colorado Rockies gave All-Star shortstop Troy Tulowitzki the day off to rest a sore left hip.

One bad inning by Rockies figures in loss to Reds

Jhoulys Chacin's strong outing dissolved amid a lapse in his control followed quickly by successive defensive breakdowns.

Saunders helps Arizona beat Colorado 5-3.

Arizona manager Kirk Gibson walked to the mound seemingly ready to pull his embattled starter after the first two batters reached in the sixth inning and the Diamondbacks clinging to a two-run lead.

LHP Pomeranz makes major league debut

The Colorado Rockies selected the contract of left-hander Drew Pomeranz from Double-A Tulsa ahead of his major league debut Sunday against the Cincinnati Reds.

Padres beat Rockies 7-2 to snap 9-game skid

Jeremy Hermida and Will Venable drove in three runs apiece, and the San Diego Padres beat the Colorado Rockies 7-2 on Sunday to snap a nine-game losing streak.

D-backs top Rockies 4-2 for ninth straight win

August is over and the Arizona Diamondbacks, of all teams, have a six-game lead in the NL West.

Rockies avoid sweep with 7-6 win over Dodgers

Kevin Kouzmanoff's latest stop on his major league journey might last longer than the others, if he has anything to say about it.

Rockies call up 3B Kouzmanoff, option Nelson

The Colorado Rockies have called up third baseman Kevin Kouzmanoff to start Wednesday's game against the Houston Astros.

Tulo scores on wild pitch as Rockies beat Astros

The Colorado Rockies know the odds are against them making another run at the playoffs. History and a strong homestand have them believing they can win the NL West.

Homers ruin otherwise strong start for Billingsley

As Los Angeles pitcher Chad Billingsley dressed at his locker Sunday, pitching coach Rick Honeycutt came up behind him, gave him a job-well-done pat on the shoulder and silently walked away.

Smith's go-ahead homer lifts Rockies past Dodgers

After an irritating stretch of futility on Sundays, the Colorado Rockies put the pesky streak to rest.

Rockies' Nicasio feels lucky to be alive

Colorado Rockies pitcher Juan Nicasio fractured his neck when he was struck by a line drive.

Gonzalez, Rockies pound Marlins in 12-5 win

The Colorado Rockies at last gave Aaron Cook plenty of run support, and they did it by rewriting their history of ineffectiveness against Ricky Nolasco.

Marlins squander scoring chances in loss to Padres

Although a sore big toe prevented Florida's Mike Stanton from starting, he still tried to be a big influence.

Cardinals beat Rockies 6-2, take two of three

Albert Pujols' 465-foot home run got the St. Louis Cardinals started. The bullpen made sure the longest drive at six-year-old Busch Stadium was not wasted.

Rockies belt four homers but still fall to Marlins

Four home runs is normally enough for the Colorado Rockies to win at home. They weren't enough against Anibal Sanchez and the Florida Marlins on Tuesday night.

Healthy Cueto regains ERA lead, Reds beat Rockies

Johnny Cueto looked and felt more like himself Thursday.

Fighting Against a Global Dust Bowl
Source: discovermagazine.com

Development, drought, and other factors have conspired to turn wide stretches from grassland and farmland into dusty deserts and scrubland. But there are some ideas about how to fight that trend and prevent dust from poisoning people and contributing to global warming.

Sports news flash: Santana assumes K-Rod role minus the K-Rules

It appears ace NY Mets pitcher Santana was inspired to pitch a four hit complete game shut out by the untimely demise of Mets ace reliever affectionately referred to as "Frankie" K-Rod.

Giants considering Hawpe
Source: NBC Sports

The Giants are reportedly considering at attempt to sign Brad Hawpe once he clears waivers.

Colorado Rockies team president Keli McGregor found dead in hotel room in Salt Lake City - ESPN
Source: ESPN.com

He was a former NFL player and was just 48 years old. The early reports are that he passed away of natural causes.

On Parr to be a Brave in '09? Young pitcher shows promise
Source: braves.today.com

James Parr wasn't even on the Atlanta Braves' radar this time last season as a prospect for making the starting rotation. But after five starts for the big-league club in September, the 22-year-old right-hander figures to be in the mix for a rotation spot next spring.

Bullpen melts down late as Braves lose to Phillies
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The Braves continue to aid the Philadelphia Phillies' pursuit of the NL East title, blowing a three-run lead in the late innings Tuesday as Philly topped Atlanta 8-7. The win moves Philadelphia into first place in the NL East, past the slumping New York Mets.

Braves break one-run road losing streak in splitting double-dip with Mets
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The Braves ended their major-league record of consecutive one-run losses on the road at 29, downing the Mets 3-2 in the opener of a doubleheader Saturday at Shea Stadium with a three-run eighth inning. In the nightcap, Jo-Jo Reyes lasted just two innings as Atlanta fell 5-0.

Escobar, Jurrjens spark Braves to sweep of Rockies
Source: braves.today.com

Sweeping a series for the first time in what seems like forever, the Braves rode a career-best 10 strikeouts from Jair Jurrjens and a big five-run sixth – highlighted by Yunel Escobar's three-run homer – to take down the Rockies 8-4 on Thursday at Turner Field.

Dingers from KJ, Chipper spark Braves after bullpen implosion
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The Braves' bullpen did its thing by allowing a four-run lead to disappear, but Kelly Johnson and Chipper Jones hit back-to-back homers in the bottom of the seventh as Atlanta rallied to beat Colorado 9-5 on Wednesday at Turner Field.

Balked-home run gives Braves bizarre victory
Source: braves.today.com

They've lost games in every painful way imaginable this season, but the Braves finally got a little payback Tuesday night at Turner Field, winning 5-4 in 10 innings as the Rockies balked home Kelly Johnson with the winning run.

Bullpen implodes again as Braves lose in 14
Source: braves.today.com

The Braves let one get away Sunday, Blaine Boyer allowing two runs in the eighth and Jeff Bennett giving up three in the 14th as Atlanta lost 7-4 to the Nationals at Turner Field.

Jurrjens sharp as Braves bash Rockies
Source: Braves.Today.Com

Jair Jurrjens missed his last start, but he was spot-on good Monday, throwing 7 2/3 innings of shutout baseball in Coors Field as the Braves topped the Rockies 7-1. Chipper Jones led the hit parade with two hits, raising his major-league leading average to .403.

Campillo stellar but Braves bats quiet in loss to Angels
Source: Braves.Today.Com

Jorge Campillo pitched outstanding, but three Los Angeles Angels pitchers shut down the Braves' offense as Atlanta lost 2-0 on Sunday Night Baseball. Still, it was a good weekend for the Braves, who won two out of three from Los Angeles after being swept by the Cubs.

7 young pitchers who could be injury risks
Source: Sports Illustrated

The unofficial industry standard is that no young pitcher should throw more than 30 more innings than he did the previous season. It's a general rule of thumb, and one I've been tracking for about a decade.

Open Letter to Adam Hobson, Yankee Fan

Dear Adam, Yankee Fan: I'm about to tell you five words that I never before in my life dreamed I would ever say.

Curt Schilling: 2007 World Series Champions
Source: Curt Schilling's Official Blog

Curt Schilling knows: There are a litany of people that deserve huge kudos for what just happened. From a personal standpoint it starts with my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Mountain men: Sox are champs
Source: MLB.com

Red Sox Nation celebrates!

World Series Game 4: A-Rod Steals the Show

Alex Rodriguez had to wait until the bottom of the 8th inning of game 4 of the world series to drop his bombshell.