Rockies close deal, acquire strong-armed Hammel
Phoenix — In a move designed to add bullpen depth, and a possibly another starter, the Rockies have acquired Tampa Bay right-hander Jason Hammel in exchange for Double-A pitcher Aneury Rodriguez....
View ArticleGreg Smith progressing; Rox vs. Rays in rubber match
Sweaty, happy and optimistic, left-handed starter Greg Smith emerged from a 25-pitch bullpen session this morning at Coors Field. “Being here is a reminder of where I want to be,” Smith said. Smith,...
View ArticleChacin, E.Y. Jr. named to Futures Game
DENVER — Double-A star pitcher Jhoulys Chacin and speedy Triple-A second baseman Eric Young Jr. have been recognized for their strong seasons with a signinifcant honor. Both have been selected to...
View ArticleCorpas feels good after bullpen session; Fowler draws praise
DENVER — Talked to Manuel Corpas in the clubhouse. He was in a good mood, watching music videos on YouTube. Talked to him 20 minutes after a 25-pitch bullpen session and he was in an even better mood....
View ArticleChacin gets big-league call-up, will join bullpen
DENVER — Jhoulys Chacin, the Rockies’ top minor league pitching prospect, was pulled from his Double-A start last night after just one inning and will join the Rockies’ bullpen Friday. Working with...
View ArticleO'Dowd confirms Chacin promoted to bullpen
DENVER — Working with colleague Patrick Saunders on this story, The Denver Post has learned today that Jhoulys Chacin will join the Rockies’ bullpen Friday. Saunders spoke with general manager Dan...
View ArticleBetancourt reports; lineup altered for Giants' Cain
Eager and ready to prove himself, reliever Rafael Betancourt showed up at Coors Field this afternoon ready for duty. He’s available for tonight’s game against the Giants. Manager Jim Tracy confirmed...
View ArticleInjured toe forces Cook to miss next start
Aaron Cook’s jammed right big toe has put the Rockies in a bind. The injury will force the ace right-hander to miss Tuesday’s start against the Pirates. He’s penciled in to start Saturday in Florida...
View ArticleHelton sits, Giambi gets 1st start
Todd Helton, TV remote in hand, spent extra time lounging in the purple recliners in the Rockies’ clubhouse this morning. He could afford to kick back. He’s getting a rare day off to recharge his...
View ArticleMcKenry among those added to 40-man roster
DENVER — With a farm system bulging with prospects setting the 40-man roster is never easy. The Rockies made their additions in advance of the Rule 5 draft next month. The list: RHP Alberto...
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Aaron Cook set to begin rehab assignment Saturday in AA
[media-credit name="John Leyba, The Denver Post" align="alignright" width="265"][/media-credit]Aaron Cook. It wasn’t too long ago that Aaron Cook faced an uncertain future with the Rockies. He was...
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Rockies call up Bruce Billings for pitching role; first of likely many moves
[media-credit name="John Leyba, The Denver Post" align="alignright" width="265"][/media-credit]Rockies pitcher Bruce Billings. Looking to reinforce their bullpen after a doubleheader, the Rockies have...
View ArticleRockies’ Monfort on De La Rosa injury: ‘It really hurts us’
Rockies owner Dick Monfort tried to put on a good face, but there was no denying the impact of Jorge De La Rosa’s season-ending elbow injury. “It really hurts. I am downplaying it because I don’t think...
View ArticleRockies land two in Futures Game, including Wilin Rosario
Prospects are the lifeline of the Rockies. They are an organization built around player development. For the team to suceed, they Rockies need waves of young impact players to continue reaching the...
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Rockies’ White replaces Hammel in rotation
[media-credit name="AP" align="alignright" width="270"][/media-credit]Alex White will join the big-league rotation. DENVER — Alex White worked three months to reach a rotation, waiting patiently and...
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Rockies’ White activated, Escalona to DL; lineup posted
[media-credit name="Dilip Vishwanat, Getty Images" align="alignleft" width="270"][/media-credit]Rockies reliever Edgmer Escalona. Alex White has been in the clubhouse. He’s been wearing a uniform and...
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Rockies’ Juan Nicasio impressive in first spring start since breaking neck
[media-credit name="Ed Andrieski, The Associated Press " align="alignright" width="270"][/media-credit]Rockies pitcher Juan Nicasio threw 27 strikes in 35 pitches during an intra-squad game Sunday....
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Rockies’ Chacin works fastball in 6-5 win over Diamondbacks
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Jhoulys Chacin’s spring training debut was all about the fastball. In the first two innings of the Rockies’ 6-5 win over the Diamondbacks today, Chacin consistently threw strikes...
View ArticleRockies’ Pomeranz will be re-evaluated, injury not considered serious
SCOTTSDALE — Drew Pomeranz’s right gluteus injury was not much of a sore subject today, with Rockies’ trainer Keith Dugger telling The Post that “I’d don’t think it’s anything serious.” The Rockies’...
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Rockies Minor League Report: Pomeranz solid in Triple-A debut
[media-credit name="Lenny Ignelzi, The Associated Press" align="alignright" width="270"][/media-credit]Drew Pomeranz. SAN FRANCISCO — When the Rockies optioned Drew Pomeraz last weekend, it raised...
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