Diamondbacks 11, Rockies 7E_Cook (4), S.Smith (1). DP_Colorado 1. LOB_Arizona 8, Colorado 7. 2B_S.Drew (15), A.Romero (1), Montero 2 (10), G.Parra (6), C.Young (18), Barmes (19), Hawpe (26), Stewart (11). 3B_S.Drew (3). HR_S.Drew (6), Reynolds (23), Barmes (10). SB_Fowler (15), C.Gonzalez (4). CS_Montero (1). Pappa, Conde score to help Fire end 3-game losing streak with 2-1 win over RapidsCOMMERCE CITY, Colo. — Marco Pappa and Wilman Conde scored and the Chicago Fire ended a three-game losing streak — and a 10-game skid in Colorado — with a 2-1 victory over the Rapids on Saturday night. Kings acquire Smyth from Avalanche for Quincey, Preissing, draft pickLOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Kings acquired left wing left wing Ryan Smyth from the Colorado Avalanche on Friday night for defensemen Kyle Quincey and Tom Preissing and a fifth-round draft pick next year. De La Rosa pitches 8 effective innings, lifting Rockies to 5-0 win over DiamondbacksDENVER — Jorge De La Rosa pitched eight innings, Ian Stewart hit a solo homer and the Colorado Rockies beat the slumping Arizona Diamondbacks 5-0 on Friday night. Rockies 5, Diamondbacks 0E_Ojeda (6), C.Young (1), G.Parra (4), Tulowitzki (5). DP_Colorado 2. LOB_Arizona 7, Colorado 4. 2B_Fowler (18), Helton (21), Tulowitzki (11). HR_Stewart (15). SB_Stewart (6). S_R.Roberts. SF_Iannetta. US team finds its gift horse in Ralph Lauren again, reaches deal to wear Polo at ceremoniesDENVER — The U.S. Olympic team will stay with the Polo look for the opening and closing ceremonies in Vancouver and London. Dodgers 1, Rockies 0E_Tulowitzki (4). DP_Colorado 1, Los Angeles 1. LOB_Colorado 7, Los Angeles 3. 2B_Hawpe (25), Stewart (10), Loney (16). SB_Pierre (22). CS_Spilborghs (4), Pierre (7). S_J.Castro. Colorado Avalanche reach two-year agreement with veteran goaltenderDENVER — The Colorado Avalanche have signed free agent goalie Craig Anderson to a two-year contract. Rockies 3, Dodgers 0LOB_Colorado 4, Los Angeles 2. 2B_Barmes (18). HR_Hawpe (13). SB_Stewart (5). Dodgers 4, Rockies 2, 13 inningsNo outs when winning run scored. E_Loney (3). DP_Los Angeles 1. LOB_Colorado 6, Los Angeles 10. 2B_Spilborghs (15), Iannetta (9), Ethier (16). HR_Spilborghs (6), Ethier (15). SB_Fowler (14), Pierre 3 (21), Kemp (19). S_Furcal. New York, New York: Rangers’ Tortorella, Islanders’ Gordon join US Olympic staff under WilsonCOLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Ron Wilson’s coaching staff for the U.S. Olympic hockey team is complete, with the addition of assistants John Tortorella and Scott Gordon. Rockies 3, Athletics 1E_Cook (3), Barmes (7), Powell (3). DP_Colorado 1. LOB_Colorado 10, Oakland 9. 2B_Barmes (17), Stewart (9), C.Gonzalez (3), S.Smith (6), M.Ellis (3). 3B_Helton (2). SB_Tulowitzki (11). CS_Tulowitzki (7). Rockies 11, Athletics 9E_Spilborghs (3). DP_Oakland 1. LOB_Colorado 7, Oakland 9. 2B_Helton (20), P.Phillips (2), K.Suzuki (19), Powell (5), D.Barton (2). 3B_C.Gonzalez (1). HR_S.Smith (6), Barmes (9), Hawpe (12), Stewart (14). SB_Barmes (6), Tulowitzki (10), Kennedy (7), K.Suzuki (4). SF_P.Phillips, Crosby. Colorado hits 4 home runs in 11-9 win over OaklandOAKLAND, Calif. — Brad Hawpe hit the 100th home run of his career, one of four hit by Colorado’s surging offense, and Jorge De La Rosa pitched six strong innings to lead the Rockies to an 11-9 win over the Oakland Athletics on Saturday night. Hammel, Atkins lead Colorado to 4-2 win over OaklandOAKLAND, Calif. — Garrett Atkins had three hits and two RBIs, Jason Hammel remained unbeaten in June and the Colorado Rockies beat the Oakland Athletics 4-2 on Friday night. Rockies 4, Athletics 2E_Hannahan (4), Braden (2). DP_Colorado 1. LOB_Colorado 7, Oakland 6. 2B_Atkins (7), Holliday 2 (16), O.Cabrera (15). HR_K.Suzuki (5). S_Fowler. Timberwolves trade Ty Lawson to Denver NuggetsDENVER — The Denver Nuggets landed the reserve point guard they coveted in Ty Lawson, who’s expected to take some wear and tear off Chauncey Billups while serving as his protege. Person with knowledge of the deal: Timberwolves to trade Ty Lawson to Denver NuggetsDENVER — The Denver Nuggets have traded a future first-round draft pick to Minnesota for the rights to North Carolina point guard Ty Lawson, according to a person familiar with the deal. Nuggets willing to move to NBA draft’s first round for right player and trade opportunityDENVER — The Denver Nuggets lack a first-round pick in the NBA draft for the fourth straight year. That doesn’t mean they’ll simply be spectators Thursday night. Angels 11, Rockies 3E_Helton (2), M.Izturis (3). DP_Colorado 2. LOB_Colorado 5, Los Angeles 5. 2B_B.Abreu (14), Guerrero (5). 3B_Fowler (3). HR_Atkins (6), B.Abreu (4), Guerrero (2). SB_Figgins (23), B.Abreu (16), E.Aybar (4). SF_Tor.Hunter. Rapids extend unbeaten streak to franchise-record 8, draw FC Dallas 1-1COMMERCE CITY, Colo. — Omar Cummings scored the tying goal in the 84th minute and the Colorado Rapids extended their franchise-record unbeaten streak to eight with a 1-1 draw against FC Dallas on Wednesday night. Denver Broncos awarded wide receiver C.J. Jones off waivers from Kansas CityENGLEWOOD, Colo. — The Denver Broncos have been awarded wide receiver C.J. Jones off waivers from Kansas City. Angels rally in 8th on Abreu’s two-run single to beat Rockies 4-3ANAHEIM, Calif. — Bobby Abreu drove in the tying and go-ahead runs with a bases-loaded single in the eighth inning after Colorado third baseman Ian Stewart messed up two bunt plays, and the Los Angeles Angels won 4-3 Tuesday night to hand the Rockies their second loss in 19 games. Angels 4, Rockies 3DP_Colorado 1, Los Angeles 1. LOB_Colorado 8, Los Angeles 3. 2B_Helton (19), S.Smith (5), J.Mathis (2). HR_Tulowitzki 2 (12), J.Rivera (11). SB_Spilborghs (8). S_Fowler 2, Spilborghs, Figgins. Rockies 11, Angels 1DP_Los Angeles 2. LOB_Colorado 8, Los Angeles 5. 2B_Helton (18), Tulowitzki (10), Iannetta (8), Tor.Hunter (16). HR_Hawpe (11), S.Smith (5), K.Morales (12). SB_Fowler (13). SF_S.Smith. Change of managers alters the fortunes of the Colorado Rockies, harkening to RocktoberDENVER — When Jim Tracy replaced Clint Hurdle as Colorado’s manager, GM Dan O’Dowd said he wasn’t expecting miracles. Barmes homers, drives in 2 as Rockies beat Pittsburgh 5-4 and complete sweepDENVER — Clint Barmes homered, drove in two runs and scored two more as the Colorado Rockies completed a sweep of the Pittsburgh Pirates with a 5-4 victory on Sunday. Rockies 5, Pirates 4E_Delw.Young (3), P.Phillips (1). DP_Pittsburgh 1. LOB_Pittsburgh 6, Colorado 10. 2B_Barmes (16), Spilborghs (14), S.Smith (4). 3B_McCutchen (5). HR_F.Sanchez (6), Barmes (8). CS_Tulowitzki (6), Atkins (1). S_Spilborghs, De La Rosa. Helton hits 2-run homer in 9th, Rockies beat Pirates 9-7DENVER — Todd Helton hit a two-run homer with one out in the ninth inning and the Colorado Rockies won their fourth straight game, beating the Pittsburgh Pirates 9-7 Saturday night. Rockies 9, Pirates 7One out when winning run scored. E_Iannetta (2). DP_Pittsburgh 1, Colorado 2. LOB_Pittsburgh 7, Colorado 5. 2B_F.Sanchez (23), An.LaRoche (14), Moss 2 (13), Stewart (8). 3B_McCutchen (4), Stewart (1). HR_Helton (9), Stewart (13), Iannetta (10). SB_Morgan (17), Fowler (12), C.Gonzalez (3). S_F.Sanchez. Elbow injury sends Rockies setup man Corpas to disabled listDENVER — Rockies setup man Manuel Corpas was placed on the 15-day disabled list Saturday with inflammation in his right elbow. Rockies 7, Pirates 3E_Delw.Young (2). LOB_Pittsburgh 8, Colorado 2. 2B_McCutchen (3), Fowler (17), Helton 2 (17), Hawpe (24). 3B_McCutchen (3). HR_Ja.Wilson (2), Hawpe (10), Tulowitzki (10). SB_Stewart (4). CS_Hawpe (2). S_Fowler. SF_Barmes, Tulowitzki. Jason Marquis leads Rockies past Pirates 7-3 for Colorado’s 14th win in 15 gamesDENVER — Jason Marquis shut down the Pirates with a masterful mix of sinkers and sliders over 8 2-3 innings and the Colorado Rockies beat Pittsburgh 7-3 Friday night for their 14th win in 15 games. Rockies bullpen takes a hit when Corpas reports to stadium with swollen elbowDENVER — Colorado Rockies setup man Manny Corpas arrived at Coors Field with a swollen right elbow and an MRI revealed a floating bone chip. CHL’s Rocky Mountain Rage sitting out next season but could return in 2010-11BROOMFIELD, Colo. — The Central Hockey League says the Rocky Mountain Rage are suspending operations for next season, with hopes of competing in the 2010-11 season. |