Despite poor results in his past two games, the Colorado Rockies closer believes he’s delivering the ball better than at any point all season.
Hammel scheduled to pitch first game at Cincinnati with Jimenez slotted for fourth game after the break on July 19 at Florida.
Colorado Rockies ace will make final start before All-Star Game after going 0-1 with 8.66 ERA in past three outings.
Six years after the Colorado Rockies took him in the first round, Nelson contributes to a win with a key bunt and an aggressive play at home plate.
De La Rosa could rejoin the Colorado Rockies rotation July 7 after three outings with Triple-A Colorado Springs, where Taylor Buchholz will begin a new rehab assignment Thursday.
The Colorado Rockies scored five runs in the first three innings, built an 8-0 lead and beat the Dodgers for the second time in five games this season and just the seventh time in the past 27 games between the teams dating to Aug. 21, 2008.
Veteran catcher Paul Lo Duca was released Friday at Triple-A Colorado Springs, ending his hopes of making a comeback with the Colorado Rockies.
The last time the Colorado Rockies and Chicago Cubs hooked up, baseball’s instant replay denied Troy Tulowitzki a grand slam, but opened the door for him to hit for the cycle.
Eric Young Jr., has a stress fracture in his right tibia, an injury manager Jim Tracy said Young suffered in the fifth inning Wednesday when he made an awkward turn around first base. Jason Hammel to start Saturday and Jeff Francis on Sunday.
The Colorado Rockies placed Franklin Morales on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to May 6 with left shoulder inflammation, which means Esmil Rogers remains in long relief with Jason Hammel coming off the disabled list.
Jeff Francis took a big step closer to returning to the Colorado Rockies when he pitched seven shutout innings Tuesday for the Double-A Tulsa Drillers.
Ubaldo Jimenes throws first no-hitter in Colorado history, but his focus is on keeping himself in shape and getting ready for his next start.
