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Atkins' homers keep Rockies in NL West hunt
Atkins' homers keep Rockies in NL West hunt

The Rockies kept their late-season dreams of a pennant run alive as they hammered the Padres 9-4 on Friday night in San Diego and stayed six games off the division lead.
Rockies report: Closer Fuentes rejoins Rockies

Rockies closer Brian Fuentes returned to the Rockies on Friday and was available to pitch against the Padres.
Replay era starts for major leagues

A gray, rectangular box on the wall of the umpires dressing room at Wrigley Field containing a phone and a high definition TV monitor signaled a new era Thursday as instant replay arrived in Major League Baseball.

Scouting report: San Diego Padres

A preview of the Rockies' upcoming series against the San Diego Padres.
Rockies report: Padres' Young gets closer

San Diego right-hander Chris Young threw 65 pitches of batting practice Wednesday and is in line to return to the rotation Sunday.

National League West's struggling leaders give Rockies hope

For all the frustrations that have grown out of the season, the Rockies arrive at Petco Park tonight to start a three-game series against San Diego still clinging to postseason hopes.

Nationals' Guzman hits for cycle

Cristian Guzman became the second Washington National to hit for the cycle when he tripled in the eighth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday night.
RINGOLSBY: All-Star system might be pitched

Even before the first pitch of the All-Star Game was thrown, Rockies manager Clint Hurdle had requested a meeting with commissioner Bud Selig to discuss concerns about the selection of pitchers for the event.

Baseball's replay central resembles NASA

Baseball's replay central is an 18-by-24 foot room on the fifth floor of a former baking factory in Manhattan's Meatpacking District that's crammed with so many computers and television screens that it looks like NASA's Mission Control.
Red Sox's Beckett scratched, to be examined

Josh Beckett was scratched again from a scheduled start, and the Boston Red Sox ace plans to have his ailing right elbow examined by Dr. James Andrews.

Rockies miss an opportunity

Right-hander Livan Hernandez wasn't good enough for the Rockies to finish a sweep of the Giants at AT&T Park on Wednesday night, but he was far from the culprit in the Rockies' 4-1 loss that kept them six games behind division-leading Arizona with 27 games to play.
Rockies report: Herges on rehab assignment

Right-handed pitcher Matt Herges (lower back spasms) flew to Las Vegas on Wednesday night to join Triple-A Colorado Springs for a rehabilitation assignment.
Red Sox acquire Kotsay from Braves

The Boston Red Sox have outfield depth after completing a trade with the Atlanta Braves for center fielder Mark Kotsay.
Rockies back in NL West race

The Rockies defeated the Giants 7-2 on Tuesday night in San Francisco thanks in part to a strong start from Jorge De La Rosa who allowed one earned run in six innings of work.
Rockies report: Fuentes takes bereavement leave

The Rockies on Tuesday placed left-handed pitcher Brian Fuentes on the bereavement list and called up right-hander Steven Register from Triple-A Colorado Springs.
Baseball will debut instant replay Thursday

Umpires will be allowed to check video on home run calls starting Thursday after Major League Baseball, guardian of America's most traditional sport, reversed its decades-long opposition to instant replay.

Francis back in the flow for Rockies

Jeff Francis allowed two runs in seven innings of work to lead the Rockies over the Giants 4-2 on Monday night, reaffirming that the team once again can count on him to be a key part of its rotation.
Rockies report: Tulo won't be 100 percent until next year

Rockies shortstop Troy Tulowitzki admits the torn tendon in his left quadriceps that sidelined him in May won’t be fully healed until next season.
Twins bring back Guardado to help bullpen

Minnesota has acquired former Twins closer Eddie Guardado from the Texas Rangers to bolster the bullpen.
Reynolds, Gordon, Stephens on Hall veterans ballot

Allie Reynolds, Joe Gordon and Vern Stephens are among 10 players whose careers began before 1943 who will be considered by the Hall of Fame’s constituted Veterans Committee when it meets on Dec. 7 .

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