Rockies Pregame

162 has arrived but it may not be enough; question about the 1-9 trip

Sun, 30 Sep 2007 11:20:48 -0700

The Rockies and Arizona play the final game of the regular season today, maybe. If the Rockies win and San Diego wins the Rockies would then be faced with playoffs to get into the post-season and that playoff game counts as a regular season game.

9/28: Arizona opener; History possiblity; lineups added; who's eligible for post-season?

Fri, 28 Sep 2007 07:14:36 -0700

The Rockies could put themselves among the elite.

9/27: Looking for a sweep; lineups added; is Hurdle MOY?

Thu, 27 Sep 2007 08:59:25 -0700

The Rockies go into tonight's game looking for a sweep at Dodger Stadium in a pitching matchup that underscores why the Rockies are contending and the Dodgers pouting.

9/26: Game 2 in LA, lineups added; a lot of possibilities and some roster questions

Wed, 26 Sep 2007 10:10:07 -0700

The Rockies could wind up in playoffs for the playoffs and go into Wednesday's game at Los Angeles with the ability to control how far they might go in a possible postseason appearance.

Sept. 25; Game 1 at Dodgers; lineups added; question about manager of year

Tue, 25 Sep 2007 07:48:27 -0700

Matt Holliday plans to return to the lineup tonight after missing final two games in San Diego.

9/23 Padres finale; Holliday out of lineup again; batting order question

Sun, 23 Sep 2007 13:25:24 -0700

Rockies look for a sweep in San Diego today, but it will be without Matt Holliday in the lineup for a second day in a row because of a strained oblique muscle. . The Rockies go into the game with a seven-game winning streak, which equals their longest in 11 years. They won a club-record nine in a row in 1997.

Sept. 21, Rockies at Padres; lineups added; a question about Hurdle's use of his pitchers

Fri, 21 Sep 2007 09:10:39 -0700

Franklin Morales has pitched very effectively while winning his past two starts, throwing 11 consecutive scoreless innings in those games at Philadelphia and against Florida.

Sept. 20, Rockies vs. Dodgers with lineups and some Holliday research from a fan Down Under

Thu, 20 Sep 2007 11:37:41 -0700

A victory today would enable the Rockies to sweep their four-game series with the Dodgers and go nine games above .500 for the first time since July 5, 2000.

9-19-07; Game 3 Dodgers; lineups added; Question about options

Wed, 19 Sep 2007 09:08:00 -0700

The challenge grows for the Rockies to keep thier post-season hopes flickering. Tonight they go up against Brad Penny, 7-0 in his last nine starts against the Rockies and 12-2 in 19 career starts.

9/18 Game 2; lineups include

Tue, 18 Sep 2007 17:00:14 -0700

Jeff Francis became the first lefty in franchise history to win 16 games in a season in a 3-1 victory in Game 1. Now the Rockies turn to lefty Mark Redman.

Sept. 18; Game 1; Lineup included; Buchholz inquiry

Tue, 18 Sep 2007 11:07:07 -0700

Rockies face RHP Chad Billinglsey in day game. They are 58-48 in games right-handed pitchers have started against them, fourth best in the NL.

Sept. 16, Rockies vs. Marlins with lineups

Sun, 16 Sep 2007 11:43:23 -0700

Fourteen games to play, 4 ½ games to make up and three teams to pass in the wild-card race _ that’s the daunting challenge for the Rockies.

Sept. 14, Rockies vs. Marlins with a Matt Holliday question

Fri, 14 Sep 2007 12:30:22 -0700

The Marlins are in a race of their own, not a glamorous one by any means, but they’re shooting for something. And that is to escape the cellar in the National League East.

Sept. 13, Rockies at Phillies with lineups and a question about Jorge Julio

Thu, 13 Sep 2007 09:28:11 -0700

Jeff Francis will have to win three of his remaining four scheduled starts to set a club record of 18 victories in a season.

Sept. 12, Rockies at Phillies with lineups and a question about some minor leaguers

Wed, 12 Sep 2007 09:56:59 -0700

Expect to see a lot of Clint Hurdle tonight. Not on the field arguing with the umpires, although that’s always a possibility after the first two games in the Phillies series.