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In first full season, Jimenez learns from success, failure
In first full season, Jimenez learns from success, failure

Ubaldo Jimenez, who gave up six runs in one inning of his last start, could be his own worst enemy, despite a formidable arsenal of pitches. He will try to rebound Friday night against the Houston Astros at Coors Field.
Scouting report: Houston Astros

The scouting report for the Rockies next opponent, the Houston Astros
Rockies report: Tulo moving forward

On July 21, Troy Tulowitzk, having recovered from a hand injury, ended his second stint of the season on the disabled list. He was hitting .166 but has since gone 48-for-147 (.327) to raise his average to .247 and appears to have things back in order offensively.
Cook blames execution, not physical woes, for loss

Aaron Cook insists his back is fine, fatigue is not an issue and his dismal outing Wednesday resulted from poor execution, nothing more. Manager Clint Hurdle hopes that's the case. But he's prepared to look more deeply into the situation, given Cook's recent outings and his vital role in any run the Rockies' hope to make this month.
A-rod homer upheld in first use of instant replay

Alex Rodriguez figured that one of his prodigious home runs would provide the historic first test for major league baseball's week-old instant replay system. Sure enough, Wednesday night, his ninth-inning homer against the Tampa Bay Rays was upheld in the first use of video to review boundary calls.
Scorer's call on Sabathia's failed no-hitter upheld

Major League Baseball's scoring review committee ruled Wednesday that official scorer Bob Webb did not err when he decided that Pittsburgh's Andy LaRoche singled against Brewers pitcher CC Sabathia in the bottom of the fifth inning of his one-hit 7-0 win on Sunday.
Rockies report: Rockies to honor E.Y. on Sept. 12

Eric Young, whose dramatic home run gave Colorado a victory in its first home game in Mile High Stadium in 1993, will officially retire as a member of the Rockies on Sept. 12.
Groin injury won't force Sheets to miss a start

Brewers pitcher Ben Sheets, pulled from Monday's game after five innings because of slight tightness in his left groin, is expected to make his next scheduled start Saturday against the Padres.

Rockies move to five back in NL West with win over Giants

Ryan Spilborghs singled home Omar Quintanilla with one out in the bottom of the 12th and the Colorado Rockies beat the San Francisco Giants 6-5 on Tuesday night.
Rockies report: Five recalled from minors

The Rockies made five additions to the roster, including the call-up of center fielder Dexter Fowler from Double-A Tulsa.
Brewers’ GM wants changes to scoring system

One day after CC Sabathia pitched a controversial one-hitter against Pittsburgh, Milwaukee’s general manager said he may lobby to have changes made to the way official scoring decisions are made.
Golden's Melancon pursues MLB dreams after elbow injury

Mark Melancon got off to a slow start in his pro career. Then he moved to the fast track in a hurry. Sidelined last summer, his first full year in pro ball, while he rehabbed from reconstructive surgery on his right elbow, the New York Yankees pitching prospect was being compared to Joba Chamberlain during the first week of spring training. By midseason, he was being declared as the heir apparent to Mariano Rivera as the Yankees' closer.
KRIEGER: It's Rocktember or, well, nothing

Clint Hurdle now suggests "Rocktember." "He didn't say that," Brian Fuentes said. Oh, but he did.

Rockies report: Fowler gets called up

Center fielder Dexter Fowler, above, who appeared in both the Futures Games and the Olympics, is headed to Coors Field.

Rockies shut out Giants behind gem from De La Rosa

Jorge De La Rosa, who worked seven shutout innings in the Rockies' 4-0 victory against San Francisco at Coors Field on Monday afternoon, has gone from a hope in August to a projected member of the 2009 rotation.
Rockies activate Spilborghs from DL

The Colorado Rockies activated outfielder Ryan Spilborghs from the 15-day disabled list on Monday and recalled pitcher Steve Register and catcher Edwin Bellorin from Triple-A Colorado Springs.
ADAMS: Time running out on Rockies

Today at Coors Field, the Rockies open a three-game series against San Francisco. They’re under .500 and several paces behind the division-leading Arizona Diamondbacks. Doesn’t look good for the Rockies. So why is it so hard to feel comfortable about writing off their chances this season?
Scouting Report: San Francisco Giants

A preview of the Rockies' upcoming series against the San Francisco Giants.
Mets pitcher Figueroa ready for Hurricane Gustav

Nelson Figueroa's recent itinerary with the New York Mets included a quick trip to New Orleans to retrieve personal possessions before Hurricane Gustav strikes the Gulf Coast.

Rockies report: Helton keeps improving

First baseman Todd Helton continues to move forward in his quest to return to the active roster before the season ends in four weeks.
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