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Rockies Near Extension With Jim Tracy

The Rockies and manager Jim Tracy are nearing a three-year extension, the Denver Post is reporting, though an official announcement on an extension will likely wait until after the World Series. Tracy took over for Clint Hurdle after Hurdle was fired on May 27 and led the Rockies to a 74-42 record and the wild-card berth...

Huston Street and Ryan Howard Illustrate The Closer Fallacy

Let's start by looking at two stat lines. Some of you have probably already guessed where I'm going with this, but bear with me. Player A: .319/.395/.691, 1 HR/11.56 plate appearances Player B: .207/.298/.356, 1 HR/37 plate appearances If you haven't already figured it out, both of those players are Ryan Howard....

From the Windup: Potential Postseason Pitfalls for Playoff Teams

From the Windup is Matt Snyder's extended look at some aspect of America's pastime each Thursday -- it's running Friday this week. Earlier this week, Brad Lidge's nightmare 2009 season continued, when he allowed a walk-off homer to Andrew McCutchen. Ed Price covered the outing the following morning. The abysmal performance...

Starting Five: Moyer the Same -- or Better -- In Relief Debut

Starting Five is our wrapup of the previous day's baseball action, with a quick nod to what is ahead.You Oughta Know ...Jamie Moyer can still win games.Moyer bristled when the Phillies demoted him to the bullpen in favor of Pedro Martinez, and when a rain delay Tuesday forced Martinez from his start against the...

The Dugout: Winning Games Is Easy

On Tuesday night's game between the Nationals and Rockies, Alan Embree earned the win without even throwing a pitch. For one night, at least, he got to live the life of a fantasy baseball team owner.The real story here, of course, is that the win statistic suddenly seems a little trivial. Baseball experts across the board...

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'That Was The Worst Game Of The Year For Us'

For the second time in two nights, pitching was the problem for the Colorado Rockies.

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05/28/12 Reds outslug Rockies on record day for HRs Source: Aurora Sentinel - Aurora CO Frazier's homer helped the Cincinnati Reds out-bash the Colorado Rockies 7-5 in a game that set a record for the 10-year-old stadium with nine home runs.
05/23/12 Rehabbing De La Rosa, Nelson progressing Source: MLB - Colorado Rockies As Colorado sent another player to the disabled list Wednesday in second baseman Jonathan Herrera, two other Rockies continue to work their way back from the DL.
05/23/12 Before off-day, Fowler, Helton get breather Source: MLB - Colorado Rockies With a much-needed off-day looming Thursday, Rockies manager Jim Tracy made a couple lineup changes for the team's series finale on Wednesday at Marlins Park. Eric Young Jr., who Tracy lauded Tuesday afternoon, got the start in center field in place of Dexter Fowler.
05/23/12 Colorado Rockies manager Jim Tracy preaching patience Source: The Denver Post - Denver CO After consecutive disappointing seasons and with his club stumbling through its third-worst start in franchise history, manager Jim Tracy finds himself the No. 1 target for Rockies fans wanting a scapegoat.
05/23/12 Rockies lose 6th straight at Miami, 7-6 Source: The Oklahoman - Oklahoma City OK Colorado Rockies manager Jim Tracy has the owner's support.