Concerned about his shoulder after playing catch Saturday, Colorado Rockies reliever Rafael Betancourt wanted to be examined by medical director Dr. Tom Noonan. The news Betancourt got should ease hit mind.

The British Columbia native had to temper his reaction after Sidney Crosby’s winning goal against the United States.

Loss of 20 pounds expected to put less stress on Aaron Cook’s body and enable the right-hander to get better extension on his pitches and, hence, open up the strike zone.

Five starting pitchers accounted for 155 of the Colorado Rockies’ 162 starts in 2009, unheard of stability for a franchise whose pitching staff at times has been one of baseball’s most tired jokes. The Rockies likely will see one change in their starting rotation in 2010, and that to welcome back an old friend.

Star-crossed right-hander has scapula surgery to remove scar tissue and inflammed area

The Colorado Rockies offense woke up and the bullpen survived a nailbiter against the Philadelphia Phillies to take Game 2 and even the series as it moves to Denver.

Cook very sharp as Rockies pound Brewers to clinch the wild card and move within two games of the Dodgers with three games to play at Los Angeles.

The Colorado Rockies scraped together just enough runs off Chris Carpenter and the St. Louis Cardinals while Aaron Cook, Jose Contreras and the Rockies bullpen combined to outpitch the Cy Young candidate.

Cook gets a chance to earn potential playoff spot.

Cook continues playing catch; Street to start doing so

Rockies’ interest in starting pitcher Brad Penny could hinge on how long Aaron Cook will be out.

No structural damage found in Cook’s right shoulder.