Rockies decline option on Betancourt
Associated PressThe Rockies have declined a $5 million option on right-hander Rafael Betancourt, a key setup man as the Rockies won the NL wild-card race.
Story | Conversation | November 13, 2009Cook outduels Hamels as Rockies nip Phillies, tie series
Associated PressYorvit Torrealba hit a two-run homer, Aaron Cook pitched effectively into the sixth and the Rockies beat Cole Hamels and the Phillies 5-4 to even their NL playoff series at 1.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | October 08, 2009October full of iffy bullpens awaits
ESPN.com...game against the Padres on Thursday in which he threw 11 balls and only four strikes. Rafael Betancourt allowed runs in consecutive outings for the first time since his first two appearances this season...
Page | ConversationHundley's homer makes difference in Padres' defeat of Rockies
Associated PressNick Hundley homered to start the comeback and drove in the tiebreaking run with an eighth-inning single off Rafael Betancourt, and the San Diego Padres dealt the NL wild card-leading Colorado Rockies a disheartening 5-4 loss Thursday night.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | September 24, 2009De La Rosa dominates as Rockies build wild-card lead
Associated PressJorge De La Rosa dominated and the Rockies held off a Giants rally in the ninth on Wednesday.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | September 16, 2009Torrealba keeps Rockies two behind Dodgers in NL West
Associated PressYorvit Torrealba hit a three-run double in the ninth inning off closer Heath Bell to lift the Colorado Rockies to a 4-1 win over the San Diego Padres on Friday night.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | September 11, 2009Marquis strong on mound; Young hits first homer in Rockies' victory
Associated PressJason Marquis scattered four hits over 7 1/3 innings, Eric Young Jr. hit his first major league homer and the Colorado Rockies beat the Cincinnati Reds 3-1 on Tuesday night.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | September 08, 2009Rockies rally to beat Reds for fourth straight victory
Associated PressIan Stewart broke a tie game with a solo homer in the eighth inning, lifting the Colorado Rockies to a 4-3 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Monday.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | September 07, 2009Giambi delivers to keep Rockies one game up in wild-card standings
Associated PressJason Giambi came through in the clutch again, delivering a pinch-hit RBI single in the eighth to lift Colorado to a 5-4 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday night.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | September 04, 2009Sizemore to miss rest of season
Associated PressGrady Sizemore will miss the remainder of the season because of soreness in his left elbow, an injury that will require surgery.
Story | Conversation | September 04, 2009Deadline deals: From studs to duds
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comOne month after the trade deadline, the Cardinals' deal to acquire Matt Holliday ranks as the most impactful among contending teams.
Story | Conversation | September 02, 2009Renteria's slam helps Giants sweep Rockies, move into NL wild-card tie
Associated PressEdgar Renteria hit a go-ahead grand slam in the seventh inning and the San Francisco Giants pulled even in the NL wild-card race with Colorado, beating the Rockies 9-5 Sunday for a three-game sweep.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | August 30, 2009Wagner still has fantasy value
Eric Karabell, ESPN.comEric Karabell is taking a closer look at Billy Wagner's fantasy value in Boston, which could still be relatively high in the near future.
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