Rockies SS Tulowitzki leaves game in 7th inning with strained lower backDENVER — Colorado Rockies shortstop Troy Tulowitzki left Monday’s game after an RBI single in the seventh inning against Cincinnati because of a strained lower back. New Broncos DE Vonnie Holliday says he had hurt knee during free agency but is healthy nowENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Defensive end Vonnie Holliday, who joined the Denver Broncos on Sunday for his first workout with his new team, says an injured knee is what prevented him from signing a contract this spring. Smith’s big day helps Rockies overcome Young’s 3 HRs, Colorado beat D-Backs 13-5DENVER — Chris Young hit three home runs for Arizona, but Seth Smith homered twice and drove in a career-high five runs as the Colorado Rockies completed a three-game sweep with a 13-5 romp Sunday. Jose Contreras pitches into seventh, Smith homers to lead Rockies over Diamondbacks, 4-1DENVER — Jose Contreras paid immediate dividends for the Colorado Rockies. Broncos sign veteran DL Vonnie Holliday on the day they release 12 playersENGLEWOOD, Colo. — The Denver Broncos signed veteran defensive lineman Vonnie Holliday Saturday, the same day the team trimmmed its roster by releasing 12 players. Arizona Diamondbacks OF Eric Byrnes activated from disabled listDENVER — Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Eric Byrnes has been activated from the disabled list. Jason Giambi comes through again with big hit, lifting Rockies to 5-4 win over DiamondbacksDENVER — The Colorado Rockies brought Jason Giambi aboard for his big-hit capability. Jason Giambi’s pinch-hit single in the eighth lifts Rockies to 5-4 win over DiamondbacksDENVER — Jason 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. Denver Broncos starting to get the hang of the new defensive formationDENVER — Darrell Reid went in pursuit of pointers on how to pick off passes. Rookie Brandstater turns in solid performance in leading Broncos to 19-0 win over CardinalsDENVER — Rookie quarterback Tom Brandstater turned in a solid dress rehearsal. Next up just may be the real thing. Wright drives in 3, Misch picks up first major league win in Mets’ 8-3 win over RockiesDENVER — David Wright drove in three runs in his second start since coming off the disabled list and the New York Mets beat the Colorado Rockies 8-3 on Thursday. Rockies closer Huston Street shut down with biceps tendinitis; unsure how long he’ll be outDENVER — Colorado Rockies closer Huston Street has biceps tendinitis in his pitching arm and is being shut down for an undetermined amount of time. Jason Giambi’s tie-breaking single makes a winner of Jimenez as Rockies beat Mets 5-2DENVER — Jason Giambi’s pinch-hit two-run single off Brian Stokes broke an eighth-inning tie and powered the Colorado Rockies past the New York Mets 5-2 on Wednesday night. Todd Helton drives in 4 runs, Rockies begin 10-game homestand with 8-3 win over MetsDENVER — Todd Helton hit a three-run homer into the smoky sky and the Colorado Rockies snapped a five-game losing streak with an 8-3 win over the New York Mets on Tuesday night. Rockies call up Jason Giambi for his NL debut, pencil in Jose Contreras for start this weekendDENVER — Jason Giambi insists he won’t mind being a backup in a new league. Colorado Rockies add Giambi, 3 others to active rosterDENVER — The Colorado Rockies have added former AL MVP Jason Giambi to the active roster. Rockies acquire right-hander Jose Contreras from White Sox for September playoff pushDENVER — The Colorado Rockies acquired right-hander Jose Contreras from the Chicago White Sox on Monday night for cash and minor leaguer Brandon Hynick. Rockies acuire Jose Contreras from White Sox for Septmeber playoff pushDENVER — The Colorado Rockies acquired right-hander Jose Contreras from the Chicago White Sox on Monday night for cash and minor leaguer Brandon Hynick. Broncos’ battered offense has work cut out both on the field and in the trainer’s roomENGLEWOOD, Colo. — The battered Broncos are running out of time and players alike. CU-CSU rivalry extended for a decade, will return to Denver starting in 2010DENVER — The football rivalry between the University of Colorado and Colorado State University has been extended for a decade and will return to Denver starting next year. Jay Cutler ignores jeers to lead Bears to 27-17 win over Broncos in his return to DenverDENVER — Heckled and harassed by a hostile crowd, Jay Cutler silenced the jeers the best way he knew how — with his powerful right arm. Bears QB Jay Cutler heckled by fans in his return to Invesco FieldDENVER — Filling up at a gas station before the game, Ryan Aloi was booed. Getting food, he was jeered. Jay Cutler shows Denver fans what they’re missing, leads Chicago Bears past Broncos 27-17DENVER — Jay Cutler got the last laugh — and now he can put Denver in his rearview mirror for good. Broncos QB Kyle Orton leaves game after cutting right index finger on a helmetDENVER — Denver Broncos quarterback Kyle Orton has been taken to the locker room after cutting his right index finger on a helmet in the second quarter against the Chicago Bears. Broncos WR Brandon Marshall says frustration at root of his insubordination at practiceENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Denver Broncos wide receiver Brandon Marshall told ESPN on Thursday night that he’s not trying to force a trade through insubordination but that frustration got the best of him during a churlish display at practice this week. Padilla powers Dodgers to 3-2 win over Rockies in rubber match of crucial three-game series
Right-hander Vicente Padilla returns to NL, starts for Dodgers in series finale at ColoradoDENVER — Vicente Padilla returned to the National League when the Los Angeles Dodgers purchased his contract from Triple-A Albuquerque and sent him to the mound for their series finale against Colorado. Andre Ethier hits two homers as Dodgers slow down red-hot Rockies with 6-1 winDENVER — No late-night magic this time for the Colorado Rockies. Left-hander Randy Wolf and the Los Angeles Dodgers’ big bats made sure of that. Tulowitzki’s bases-loaded single in 10th moves Rockies within 2 games of Dodgers with 5-4 winDENVER — The Colorado Rockies trailed the Los Angeles Dodgers by 15½ games on June 3. That lead is now at two games following Troy Tulowitzki’s extra-inning heroics. Tulowitzki’s bases-loaded single in the 10th lifts Rockies to 5-4 win over DodgersDENVER — Troy Tulowitzki lined a fastball into center field off James McDonald with one out and the bases loaded in the 10th to give the Colorado Rockies a wild, 5-4 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers in the opener of a crucial three-game series Tuesday night. Timing for Marshall’s preseason debut for Broncos still unclearDENVER — Brandon Marshall may be back in the mix offensively at practice but it remains unclear whether the Broncos’ disgruntled wideout will make his preseason debut in Denver’s game Sunday against Chicago. Ryan Spilborghs hits grand slam in 14th inning as Rockies rally past Giants for 6-4 victory
Spilborghs hits grand slam in the 14th, rallies Rockies past Giants, 6-4DENVER — Ryan Spilborghs desperately wanted a chance at redemption. With the Colorado Rockies looking at a heartbreaking loss, he got his shot and didn’t waste it. Spilborgh hits grand slam in the 14th, rallies Rockies past Giants, 6-4DENVER — Ryan Spilborghs hit a grand slam in the bottom of the 14th inning, giving the Colorado Rockies a come-from-behind 6-4 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Monday night. Denver Broncos still have issues as they prepare for circus of Jay Cutler’s return to DenverENGLEWOOD, Colo. — It doesn’t take Jay Cutler’s return to Denver for the Broncos to find themselves in the middle of a circus. |