Rockies manager Bud Black signs 1-year extension through ’24
February 15, 2023 GMTDENVER (AP) — Colorado Rockies manager Bud Black agreed to a one-year contract extension on Wednesday that goes through the 2024 season.
Black is 417-453 with Colorado since he was hired before the 2017 season.
Rockies add Meulens as hitting coach to bolster offense
November 7, 2022 GMTDENVER (AP) — The Colorado Rockies have brought in Hensley Meulens to serve as hitting coach after back-to-back subpar seasons at the plate.
Meulens was an assistant hitting coach for the New York Yankees in 2022.
Rockies shake up staff, part ways with hitting coach Magadan
October 13, 2022 GMTDENVER (AP) — The Colorado Rockies parted ways with hitting coach Dave Magadan after a season in which the team averaged a franchise-low 4.31 runs per game.
The Rockies also reassigned third base/infield coach Stu Cole to a minor league position, the team announced Thursday.
Freeland outduels Cease, Rockies blank White Sox 3-0
September 14, 2022 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — Kyle Freeland outdueled Dylan Cease and put a dent in a push by the Chicago White Sox for a playoff spot, pitching 6 2/3 shutout innings as the Colorado Rockies earned a 3-0 victory Wednesday.
Márquez outduels Scherzer, Rockies edge Mets 1-0
August 28, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Germán Márquez outpitched Max Scherzer, allowing one hit over seven sparkling innings and denying the New York Mets’ ace his 200th career win as the Colorado Rockies eked out a 1-0 victory Sunday to prevent a four-game sweep by the NL East leaders.
Rockies RHP Senzatela has torn left ACL, out for season
August 19, 2022 GMTDENVER (AP) — Colorado Rockies right-hander Antonio Senzatela will miss the rest of the season with a torn ACL in his left knee, manager Bud Black said Friday.
Senzatela was hurt during his start Thursday at St.
Rockies pitcher Senzatela, OF Blackmon exit with injuries
August 18, 2022 GMTST. LOUIS (AP) — Rockies starting pitcher Antonio Senzatela and right fielder Charlie Blackmon both left Colorado's game against the St. Louis Cardinals in the second inning Thursday because of leg injuries.
O’Neill’s game-ending HBP lifts Cards over Rockies 5-4
August 17, 2022 GMTST. LOUIS (AP) — Paul Goldschmidt and Tommy Edman homered, and St. Louis scored the winning run when Tyler O'Neill was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded in the bottom of the ninth inning, leading the Cardinals to a 5-4 win over the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday night.
Rockies’ Kris Bryant has foot discomfort, will get evaluated
July 26, 2022 GMTMILWAUKEE (AP) — Colorado Rockies outfielder Kris Bryant will undergo evaluation for the foot issue that kept him from playing Monday night.
“Kris has some discomfort in his foot,” Colorado manager Bud Black said after the Rockies’ 2-0 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers.
Iglesias drives in 6 runs as Rockies beat Padres 10-6
July 14, 2022 GMTDENVER (AP) — José Iglesias drove in a career-high six runs with a homer and two singles, and the Colorado Rockies continued their home domination of San Diego with a 10-6 win over the Padres on Wednesday night.
Grichuk hits tiebreaking double in 9th, Rockies beat D-backs
July 8, 2022 GMTPHOENIX (AP) — Randal Grichuk doubled to score Jose Iglesias with the go-ahead run in the ninth inning, and the Colorado Rockies defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-3 Thursday night.
Iglesias led off the ninth inning with a sharp single to left against Mark Melancon (3-7).
Diamondbacks cruise 9-3 as Rockies lose another pitcher
July 2, 2022 GMTDENVER (AP) — David Peralta, Alek Thomas and Carson Kelly homered, and Merrill Kelly pitched seven strong innings Friday night to lead the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 9-3 victory over the Colorado Rockies, who lost a starting pitcher to injury for the second straight game.
Kris Bryant activated, in Rockies’ lineup vs Dodgers
June 27, 2022 GMTDENVER (AP) — Kris Bryant is returning to the Colorado Rockies' lineup on Monday after missing more than a month with a lower back strain.
The Rockies activated the star outfielder from the 10-day injured list, and slotted him to bat third and play left field in first of a three-game home series against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
McMahon’s solo HR in 8th gives Rockies 5-4 win over Padres
June 19, 2022 GMTDENVER (AP) — Ryan McMahon's third hit of the game was a tiebreaking solo homer in the bottom of the eighth inning, leading the Colorado Rockies to a 5-4 win over the San Diego Padres on Saturday night.
Rockies setup man Tyler Kinley likely to miss rest of season
June 15, 2022 GMTDENVER (AP) — Colorado Rockies setup man Tyler Kinley will likely miss the rest of the season with a flexor tear in his right elbow.
Manager Bud Black said Wednesday that an MRI revealed the tear and a sprain in Kinley's pitching elbow.
Rockies and Nationals split doubleheader
May 29, 2022 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — José Iglesias had three hits and drove in the go-ahead run in the seventh, Chad Kuhl pitched 6 1/3 innings and the Colorado Rockies beat the Washington Nationals 3-2 to split a doubleheader on Saturday.
Rockies’ Senzatela exits vs Giants with back injury
May 17, 2022 GMTDENVER (AP) — Colorado Rockies starter Antonio Senzatela left a game against the San Francisco Giants on Monday night with a back injury after throwing a warm-up pitch in the third inning.
Senzatela winced and walked gingerly off the mound after suffering what the team later said was a lower back strain.
Grichuk, Blackmon lead Rockies to 6-2 win over Tigers
April 24, 2022 GMTDETROIT (AP) — Randal Grichuk had three hits, including his first home run of the season, and the Colorado Rockies beat the Detroit Tigers 6-2 Sunday.
The Rockies ended up with a series win despite a 13-0 loss in the opening game of Saturday's doubleheader.
Freeland, Rockies reach $64.5M, 5-year deal, avoid hearing
April 19, 2022 GMTDENVER (AP) — The hometown kid will be staying right at home to pitch for the Colorado Rockies.
Denver native Kyle Freeland and the Rockies agreed Tuesday to a $64.5 million, five-year contract, avoiding a salary arbitration hearing that had been scheduled for May 24.
Kuhl leads Rockies over Phillies 4-1, leaves with injury
April 19, 2022 GMTDENVER (AP) — Chad Kuhl pitched six scoreless innings during his home debut with the Rockies before leaving with a tight right hip flexor and right hamstring, and Charlie Blackmon hit a go-ahead home run to lead Colorado over the Philadelphia Phillies 4-1 on Monday night.
Trejo’s 3-run homer leads Rockies over Cubs 6-5
April 16, 2022 GMTDENVER (AP) — Alan Trejo hit a three-run homer in his second at-bat this season, and the Colorado Rockies overcame a tough start by Germán Márquez to beat the Chicago Cubs 6-5 on Friday night.
Rox win game-ending review in 10th, spoil Texas’ home opener
April 12, 2022 GMTARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Nearly 1,600 miles away, the final out was determined to end a home-opening loss for the Texas Rangers.
Rox best Dodgers, wind as Black earns 1,000th managerial win
April 11, 2022 GMTDENVER (AP) — The trivia question stumped Bud Black: Who was the opposing team's center fielder when he got his first win as a major league manager all the way back in 2007?
Answer: None other than good friend and Dodgers manager Dave Roberts.
Rockies bring back Todd Helton as special assistant to GM
April 9, 2022 GMTDENVER (AP) — The Colorado Rockies are adding a new member to their baseball operations who just so happens to be their career leader in games, hits and pretty much every other hitting category.
Retired first baseman Todd Helton joined the team as a special assistant to general manager Bill Schmidt.
Alex Colomé has clear path to be Colorado Rockies’ closer
March 25, 2022 GMTSCOTTSDALE, Ariz (AP) — Alex Colomé identifies as a closer, and he has a clear path to that role in the Colorado bullpen. If the Rockies aren't ready to bestow the title, he understands.
Kris Bryant, Rockies finalize $182M, 7-year contract
March 19, 2022 GMTSCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Kris Bryant tried on his Colorado Rockies jersey for the first time and then ran through his thank-yous at his introductory news conference, giving kudos to the team's front office, manager Bud Black, agent Scott Boras and the dozen or so teammates who had gathered on the terrace to watch.
Iglesias eager to slide into Rockies SS hole left by Story
March 17, 2022 GMTSCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Needing to fill a shortstop hole, the Colorado Rockies think they've got a smooth fit with José Iglesias.
Iglesias signed a one-year, $5 million contract to step in for franchise fixture Trevor Story, an addition made with an eye toward extending the Rockies’ defensive prowess in the middle infield.
Rockies’ Bud Black agrees to one-year extension through ’23
February 8, 2022 GMTDENVER (AP) — Colorado Rockies manager Bud Black, two wins shy of becoming the 66th manager in major league history to win 1,000 games, agreed Tuesday to a one-year contract extension through the 2023 season.
Freeland, Story propel Rockies to 3-1 win over Nationals
September 29, 2021 GMTDENVER (AP) — Trevor Story is sure of one thing if his homer Tuesday night winds up as his last at Coors Field for the Colorado Rockies.
“That was a good one,” Story cracked.
Story lined a long, long solo homer with his days in Denver possibly numbered, Kyle Freeland pitched into the seventh inning before running into trouble and the Rockies snapped a five-game Coors Field skid with a 3-1 win over the Washington Nationals.
Rockies easily handle Nationals to keep rolling on road trip
September 19, 2021 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — Kyle Freeland struck out seven over six innings, Trevor Story hit a three-run homer and the Colorado Rockies beat the Washington Nationals 6-0 Saturday.
Brendan Rodgers had three hits, including his 14th homer three pitches into the game for a 2-0 Colorado lead.
This Date in Baseball
September 16, 2021 GMTSept. 17
1912 — Brooklyn’s Casey Stengel makes his major league debut against the Pittsburgh Pirates, finishing with four singles, two RBIs and two steals in a 7-3 win.
1920 — Bobby Veach of the Detroit Tigers hit for the cycle in a 14-13 12-inning win over the Boston Red Sox at Navin Field.
This Date in Baseball-Week Ahead
September 16, 2021 GMTSept. 17
1912 — Brooklyn’s Casey Stengel makes his major league debut against the Pittsburgh Pirates, finishing with four singles, two RBIs and two steals in a 7-3 win.
1920 — Bobby Veach of the Detroit Tigers hit for the cycle in a 14-13 12-inning win over the Boston Red Sox at Navin Field.
Senzatela pitches 7 strong innings, Rockies beat Braves 4-3
September 4, 2021 GMTDENVER (AP) — Antonio Senzatela overcame a leadoff home run by Ozzie Albies, pitching seven strong innings as the Colorado Rockies beat the Atlanta Braves 4-3 Friday night.
The Braves maintained a two-game lead in the NL East over Philadelphia, which lost at Miami.
Márquez’s arm, bat lead Rockies to 7-3 win over Padres
August 18, 2021 GMTDENVER (AP) — Germán Márquez pitched into the seventh inning and helped himself with two hits and two RBIs as the Colorado Rockies overcame three home runs by San Diego and beat the Padres 7-3 on Tuesday night.
Cron homers with one out in 9th, Rockies beat Padres 6-5
August 17, 2021 GMTDENVER (AP) — C.J. Cron hit a solo homer in the ninth inning to give the Colorado Rockies a 6-5 win over the San Diego Padres on Monday night.
It was Cron’s 20th homer of the season and came with one out off of Daniel Hudson (4-2).
Gomber Ks career-high 9, Rockies beat Marlins 7-4
August 8, 2021 GMTDENVER (AP) — Austin Gomber rebounded from his shortest start of the season to strike out a career-high nine, pitching the Colorado Rockies to a 7-4 win over the Miami Marlins on Saturday night.
The Rockies used five home runs to win 14-2 Friday night but didn’t leave the yard Saturday.
Urías, Smith lead Dodgers past virus-impacted Rockies, 10-4
July 17, 2021 GMTDENVER (AP) — Julio Urías became the first 12-game winner in the majors, Will Smith drove in four runs and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the coronavirus-compromised Colorado Rockies 10-4 on Friday night.
Yanks, Rockies deal with COVID surges after All-Star break
July 16, 2021 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — For the first time in months, COVID-19 is creating chaos around Major League Baseball.
The Yankees and Rockies are dealing with coronavirus outbreaks sidelining a total of 10 players and two coaches, including New York slugger Aaron Judge and Colorado manager Bud Black, as baseball attempts to resume play following its All-Star break.
Gray, Owings lead Rockies to 3-1 win over punchless Padres
July 12, 2021 GMTSAN DIEGO (AP) — There haven't been a lot of big moments for the Colorado Rockies to celebrate this season.
On Sunday, there were two.
Minutes after the Rockies won Bud Black's 2,000th career game as a manager, Charlie Blackmon draped the purple MVP chain around his skipper's neck.
Marquez dominates for 7, pitches Rockies past Padres 3-0
July 11, 2021 GMTSAN DIEGO (AP) — German Marquez pitched seven dominant innings, limiting the Padres to three hits and leading the Colorado Rockies over San Diego 3-0 on Saturday night.
Nunez, Rockies avoid sweep, beat D-Backs for rare road win
July 9, 2021 GMTPHOENIX (AP) — Colorado manager Bud Black has lamented his team's inability to get big hits on the road this season.
That wasn't the case Thursday.
Dom Nunez doubled twice and the Rockies had five extra-base hits and went 7 for 14 with runners in scoring position to beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 9-3, avoiding a three-game sweep by the team with the worst record in the majors.
Story hits 3-run homer in 7th, Rockies hold off Cards 3-2
July 4, 2021 GMTDENVER (AP) — Trevor Story snapped a scoreless tie with a three-run homer in the seventh inning and the Colorado Rockies held off the St. Louis Cardinals 3-2 on Saturday night.
“Trevor’s been waiting for that moment,” Colorado manager Bud Black said.
Díaz’s walk-off homer lifts Rockies over Cardinals, 5-2
July 2, 2021 GMTDENVER (AP) — Elías Díaz hit a three-run homer in the bottom of the ninth inning to give the Colorado Rockies a rain-delayed 5-2 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday night, spoiling Nolan Arenado’s return to Coors Field.
Rockies’ Story to compete in Home Run Derby at Coors Field
June 28, 2021 GMTDENVER (AP) — Colorado Rockies shortstop Trevor Story said Monday he will compete in this year's Home Run Derby at Coors Field.
Story became the fourth player to confirm his participation in the event, joining Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels, Trey Mancini of the Baltimore Orioles and Pete Alonso of the New York Mets.
Story homers twice, Márquez dominates as Rockies top M’s 5-2
June 24, 2021 GMTSEATTLE (AP) — With how easy German Márquez was cruising through the Seattle Mariners lineup, perfection seemed entirely possible.
Márquez missed out on his bid to be perfect, settling instead for arguably his most dominant start of the season.
McMahon HR, 4 RBIs, Rockies rally past skidding Padres 8-4
June 16, 2021 GMTDENVER (AP) — Ryan McMahon homered, tripled and drove in four runs as the Colorado Rockies rallied from an early deficit to beat the skidding San Diego Padres 8-4 Tuesday night.
Gomber tosses 8 shutout innings, Rockies beat Padres 3-2
June 15, 2021 GMTDENVER (AP) — Austin Gomber continued his dominance at hitter-friendly Coors Field with eight shutout innings, and the Colorado Rockies held on to beat the scuffling San Diego Padres 3-2 on Monday night.
Tapia helps lead Rockies to rare road win vs Marlins
June 10, 2021 GMTMIAMI (AP) — Raimel Tapia hit two doubles, singled and scored twice, and the Colorado Rockies earned a rare road victory, beating the Miami Marlins 4-3 on Wednesday night.
Charlie Blackmon had two hits and an RBI for the Rockies, who are a major league-worst 5-23 on the road — compared to 20-14 at Coors field.
Rockies RHP Jon Gray exits game with apparent injury
June 5, 2021 GMTDENVER (AP) — Colorado Rockies starter Jon Gray has left Friday night’s game against the Oakland A’s in the third inning with an apparent injury.
Gray allowed a home run and a one-out walk to start the third, and after the walk pitching coach Steve Foster came to the mound.
Rockies finally win on the road, beat Giants 7-5 in 10
April 28, 2021 GMTSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Ryan McMahon and C.J. Cron hit back-to-back home runs in the 10th inning and the Colorado Rockies finally won on the road, beating the San Francisco Giants 7-5 Tuesday night...
7-inning doubleheaders? MLBers open to considering new ideas
March 25, 2020 GMTTORONTO (AP) — If Major League Baseball needs to squeeze more games into a condensed season without exhausting pitching staffs, perhaps this idea could get tossed into play: seven-inning doubleheaders.
Melville, Rockies beat Pads 3-2 to end 9-game losing streak
September 7, 2019 GMTSAN DIEGO (AP) — Colorado rookie Tim Melville got Manny Machado to fly out in the first inning, which led to Greg Garcia being thrown out trying to score...
Marquez strikes out 11, Rockies beat Diamondbacks 6-2
September 22, 2018 GMTPHOENIX (AP) — Colorado's bid to gain ground in the NL West appeared to be in jeopardy when German Marquez gave up a leadoff double and a two-run homer in the opening inning...
Padres, Kennedy get past Cubs 4-3
May 26, 2014 GMTSAN DIEGO (AP) — Ian Kennedy has the luxury of pitching in spacious Petco Park.
One would think, anyway.
"All my wins have been on the road," Kennedy said. "That is how it works sometimes."
Volquez wild, walks 6 as Reds beat Padres 7-3
March 28, 2013 GMTGOODYEAR, Ariz. (AP) — Edinson Volquez was wild in this warmup.
Volquez walked six in his last outing before starting the Padres' opener and the Cincinnati Reds beat San Diego 7-3 Wednesday.
Volquez walked three in the third inning but pitched out of the jam.