Archive for July 2011

The Colorado Rockies lineup Friday against San Diego Padres right-hander Tim Stauffer.

Modesto’s Kent Matthes is playing pain-free and producing in ways the Colorado Rockies envisioned when they drafted Matthes in the fourth round in 2009 out of the University of Alabama.

FoxSports.com’s Ken Rosenthal reports that the Detroit Tigers have inquired about Colorado Rockies starter Ubaldo Jimenez, who is being sought by at least five teams despite the Rockies’ high asking price.

Tri-City’s Christian Bergman, a 24th-round pick by the Rockies in 2010, pitched a four-hit shutout, walking no one and striking out six. In his previous start, Bergman pitched seven scoreless innings on four hits and walked only one.

After enduring a terrible 2010 season, a medical washout of a year consisting of limited action that was ended by pain, surgery for a torn left patellar tendon and rehab, outfielder Kent Matthes is reaping a big reward. This, plus news about Tyler Matzek, Will Swanner and others coming Friday in the July farm report.

The Colorado Rockies announced Thursday the team has signed outfielder Dillon Thomas, their fourth-round pick in June’s draft out of Westbury Christian High School in Houston.

Tracy Ringolsby reports for FoxSports.com that the Minnesota Twins may be interested in acquiring a Colorado Rockies reliever such as Rafael Betancourt, Matt Belisle, Matt Lindstrom or perhaps Huston Street. The Rockies have interest in Twins right-hander Kevin Slowey.

Tulsa’s Ben Paulsen, starting at third base for just the first time in his minor-league career, was 3-for-4 with a double, a home run with two RBI.

Aaron Cook’s best start in more than a year helped the Colorado Rockies salvage the final game of a three-game series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, 3-1, and avoid dropping into fourth place in the National League West.

The Colorado Rockies’ lineup Wednesday against Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Hiroki Kuroda.

The Colorado Rockies have recalled infielder Chris Nelson from Triple-A Colorado Springs to take the roster spot of Jason Giambi, who was placed on the 15-day disabled list with a strained left quadriceps.

Asheville’s Tyler Matzek won for the first time in 15 starts this season, allowing two runs on four hits and three walks and striking out eight in five innings of a 12-4 Tourists win.