Former Rockies hitting coach and manager becomes hitting coach of the Rangers.
Star-crossed right-hander has scapula surgery to remove scar tissue and inflammed area
Would Torrealba really let Mets lead him down a promised path again?
Rockies match season-high with fourth straight loss, fall five games behind Dodgers and lead shrinks to one game over Giants in wild-card race
Jack Etkin writes for the Rocky Mountain Independent today about the new voice and attitude Jim Tracy has brought to the Rockies since replacing Clint Hurdle in late May:
Rockies reach .500 for first time since April 15
Hurdle is scapegoat for players who became focused on their stats, not team results
The Colorado Rockies will add Colorado Springs Sky Sox manager Tom Runnells, a former major league manager, to their staff as bench coach.
Clint Hurdle, 51, who was told of his dismissal Friday morning in a meeting with general manager Dan O’Dowd, was hired to manage the Rockies on April 26, 2002, replacing Buddy Bell. Bench coach Jim Tracy, who has ample experience managing in the majors, will replace Hurdle on an interim basis.
Rockies shortstop strikes out three times, including with the bases loaded in the ninth
Strained groin forces Hawpe to bench.
RHP Matt Belisle designated for assignment



