Chris Iannetta

LHP Jorge De La Rosa (Tommy John surgery in June 2011 ... He began a new rehab assignment with Class AAA Colorado Springs on May 27. --3B Chris Nelson (left wrist inflammation) was placed on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to May 15.  

The Colorado Rockies designated him for assignment on Wednesday ... Of course he can still pitch. The home run Giancarlo Stanton hit off Moyer in Miami broke a scoreboard. But hey, it only counts as one. Sarah Glenn/Getty Images The numbers suggest ...  

I understand some of the issues with the offseason acquisitions, but to include "Marco Scutaro was miscast as a leadoff hitter" seems unreasonable to me, since that position really was supposed to be Fowler's (who was "demoted" first to 2nd in the lineup, then to 8th because of nonperformance). Who does Troy Renck suggest the team put in as the leadoff hitter instead? I'm thrilled Dex is doing so well right now - and sincerely hope he doesn't...  

The Colorado Rockies are having a disappointing season to this point and their season might have gotten a lot worse on Wednesday night. Troy Tulowitzki was taken out of the game against the Houston Astros when he suffered a strained left groin. He has had ...  

DENVER (AP) - Carlos Gonzalez homered again, Michael Cuddyer and Jordan Pacheco had three hits apiece and the Colorado Rockies beat the Houston Astros 11-5 on Thursday night. Gonzalez, who homered in his last three at-bats Wednesday, hit a three ...