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HIt by pitch ruins Scherzer’s perfect game bid in no-hitter vs. Pirates

WASHINGTON – Max Scherzer pitched a no-hitter Saturday, losing his perfect game with two outs in the ninth inning when…

June 20, 2015

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Alex Rodriguez homers for 3,000th career hit; fan won’t return ball

The New York Yankees star wasted no time, connecting in the first inning on a first-pitch, 95 mph fastball from…

June 19, 2015

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Brewers snap 6-game skid with 9-5 win against scuffling Rockies

One start after becoming the Colorado Rockies’ career wins leader, lefty Jorge De La Rosa was battered by the Brewers…

June 18, 2015

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Tucker helps Astros to 8-4 win and sweep of Rockies

Colorado swept by young Astros

June 18, 2015

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Astros continue power trip against Rockies

Houston launches four homers in win

June 16, 2015

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Rockies have a problem in Houston

Valbuena homers twice in Houston’s 3rd win in a row

June 16, 2015

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Astros handle Rockies

It was that kind of night for the Colorado Rockies and Troy Tulowitzki, who grounded out harmlessly Monday night against…

June 15, 2015

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De La Rosa sets Rockies’ win record by beating Miami

Colorado and pitcher Jorge De La Rosa had Miami’s number Sunday. As a result, he has the new number for…

June 14, 2015

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Rockies slammed by Giancarlo Stanton once more

Colorado drops another in Miami

June 13, 2015

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Rockies manage only 5 hits and lose to Marlins 6-0

Troy Tulowitzki and the Colorado Rockies were left without a run Thursday in Miami.J Pat Carter/Associated Press Instead, he blamed…

June 10, 2015

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Giants’ Heston pitches no-hitter

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Chris Heston, facing camera, celebrates with teammates after he threw a no-hitter against the New…

June 9, 2015

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Nationals draft Mariano Rivera III

Iona College right-hander Mariano Rivera III, son of the former Yankees closer, was drafted in the fourth round with the…

June 9, 2015

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Tulowitzki powers Rockies over Cardinals

Colorado was making plays all over the field Monday night, with Rockies right-fielder Carlos Gonzalez diving to catch a fly…

June 8, 2015

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Arizona starts trend, drafts shortstop No. 1

Monday was a good day for Vanderbilt shortstop Dansby Swanson. First, he led the Commodores to the College World Series.…

June 8, 2015

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Hechavarria HR in 10th does in Rockies

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Kyle Kendrick settled in after a rocky start Sunday, lasting seven innings and allowing two runs.David…

June 7, 2015

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Reign delay: Rockies shrug off rain, storm past Marlins

The long ball wasn’t the only damage Colorado inflicted Saturday against Miami, as the Rockies’ Nolan Arenado added a two-run…

June 6, 2015

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Rockies prospect has spleen removed to speed up recovery

The centerfielder crashed into an infielder while trying to make a running catch during a game Thursday in New Britain,…

June 1, 2015

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Dodgers put end to Rockies’ streak

Colorado Rockies shortstop Troy Tulowitzki (2) made it look easy in the field, jumping over umpire Chris Guccione to throw…

May 31, 2015

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LeMahieu, Arenado power Rockies to win

Nolan Arenado home-run trot epitomized the ease in which the Rockies dispersed of the Phillies again Sunday.Matt Slocum/Assocaited Press DJ…

May 31, 2015

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Arenado, Rockies on the rebound

It was smiles and high-fives all around for the Colorado Rockies and Carlos Gonzalez on Wednesday as they closed out…

May 27, 2015

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Reds edge Rockies, end slide

Nick Hundley provided offense – the only offense – for the Rockies on Tuesday with a solo home run.John Minchillo/Associated…

May 26, 2015

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Rockies send Reds to 9th loss in a row

Colorado’s Charlie Blackmon (19) scores the go-ahead run Monday in Cincinnati.Gary Landers/Associated Press The Cincinnati Reds? Every day brings another…

May 25, 2015

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Rockies, Bettis best Giants, 11-2

For the first time in recent memory, the Rockies boasted strong pitching and hitting, with Troy Tulowitzki helping with the…

May 24, 2015

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Slide continues for Rockies

A little too little, a little too late: Troy Tulowitzki follows the flight of his RBI-single in the ninth inning,…

May 23, 2015