CHARLIE BLACKMON NEWS

Kuhl leads Rockies over Phillies 4-1, leaves with injury

Chad Kuhl pitched six scoreless innings during his home debut with the Rockies before leaving with what appeared to be a cut near the middle finger of his pitching hand, and Charli...

APRIL 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Homers, scores two runs Blackmon went 1-for-2 with a solo homer, a walk and two runs scored in Monday's 4-1 win over the Phillies.

Impact Blackmon broke a scoreless tie in the sixth inning with a solo shot off Aaron Nola, his first home run of the year. He later scored in the seventh on a Randal Grichuk double. The veteran lefty is now slashing .212/.297/.364 with four RBI through 38 plate appearances.

APRIL 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Resting Sunday Blackmon is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cubs, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

Impact The Rockies' matchup with a lefty starter (Drew Smyly) coupled with the early start for Sunday's series finale (3:10 p.m. ET) were likely factors in the lefty-hitting Blackmon getting his second day off of the season. With Blackmon taking a seat, Yonathan Daza will check into an outfield that also includes Randal Grichuk and Connor Joe.

APRIL 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cron homers twice to back Senzatela as Rockies beat Cubs 9-6

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APRIL 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

New Rockies outfielders settle in at vast Coors Field

Rockies centerfielder Randal Grichuk thinks feeling at home in the vast outfield of Coors Field may take nothing more than a homestand or two

APRIL 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bryant's 1st RBIs, Grichuk catch for Rox in 4-1 win at Texas

Kris Bryant got his first two RBIs in a Colorado uniform and the Rockies stretched their winning streak to four games with a 4-1 win over the Texas Rangers

APRIL 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Once-reluctant Blackmon likely to split time between RF and DH DENVER -- The legendary routine of Rockies veteran Charlie Blackmon, the one that has helped him to four All-Star trips and even landed him...

APRIL 10, 2022 • MLB.COM

On bench vs. lefty Blackmon is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Dodgers, Danielle Allentuck of The Denver Gazette reports.

Impact Blackmon is 1-for-9 with a double, an RBI and four strikeouts over the first two games of the season and will take a seat Sunday with southpaw Julio Urias on the mound for Los Angeles. Randal Grichuk will man right field with Yonathan Daza starting in center for the series finale.

APRIL 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Connor Joe homers in 8th, Rockies hold off Dodgers 3-2

Connor Joe drove in two runs, including a go-ahead solo homer in the eighth inning, and closer Daniel Bard struck out the side in the ninth to help the Colorado Rockies beat the Lo...

APRIL 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Freeman reaches 3 times, scores in Dodgers debut, beats Rox

Freddie Freeman reached base three times and scored a run in his Dodgers debut, helping Walker Buehler and Los Angeles beat the Colorado Rockies 5-3 in a season opener

APRIL 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rockies' Charlie Blackmon homers, German Marquez strikes out eight in loss to Brewers The Rockies’ Charlie Blackman hit a solo home run in the seventh, his second homer of spring.

APRIL 5, 2022 • DENVERPOST.COM

Blackmon back atop the Colorado order, where he set records

The most prolific leadoff hitter in Colorado Rockies' history, Charlie Blackmon, will return to the top of the order this season, a spot he knows well

APRIL 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Deep thinking: Rockies add more power to lineup with Bryant

Kris Bryant signed a seven-year, $182 million deal to power the Colorado Rockies to the playoffs

MARCH 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Charlie Blackmon projects as Rockies' leadoff hitter. Here's why. Charlie Blackmon will likely be the Rockies’ primary leadoff hitter this season, for a number of reasons.

MARCH 27, 2022 • DENVERPOST.COM

Crosses plate twice in win Blackmon went 2-for-2 with two runs and an RBI in Friday's Cactus League win over the Cubs.

Impact Blackmon appeared in his fourth Cactus League game of the year Friday, and he's served exclusively as the leadoff man this spring. Per Thomas Harding of MLB.com, manager Bud Black was noncommittal when asked whether Blackmon would hit at the top of the lineup to begin the regular season. However, the 35-year-old served as the leadoff man for several years earlier in his career, and the Rockies acquired more bats during the offseason that can hit in the heart of the order. Blackmon hasn't recorded any extra-base hits this spring but has gone 3-for-9 with three runs, an RBI, two walks and a strikeout across his four appearances.

MARCH 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Two weeks from opening day, MLB teams work to set rosters

In this year’s lightning-round version of spring training, just two weeks remain until Major League Baseball’s opening day on April 7

MARCH 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Blue Jays trade Grichuk and $9.7M to Rockies for Tapia

The Toronto Blue Jays have traded outfielder Randal Grichuk and just over $9.7 million to the Colorado Rockies for outfielder Raimel Tapia and minor league infielder Adrian Pinto

MARCH 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kris Bryant, Rockies finalize $182M, 7-year contract

Kris Bryant and the Colorado Rockies finalized their $182 million, seven-year contract

MARCH 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

AP source: Slugger Kris Bryant signing with Colorado Rockies

A person familiar with the agreement says veteran slugger Kris Bryant has agreed to a $182 million, seven-year deal to join the Colorado Rockies

MARCH 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Like his beard, Blackmon learns to let himself go SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- At the end of a whirlwind day that began with a flight with family and dog from Atlanta, pleasantries with his Rockies...

MARCH 14, 2022 • MLB.COM

Bauer, Arenado, Blackmon, Profar keep deals, don't go free

Right-hander Trevor Bauer, third baseman Nolan Arenado, outfielder Charlie Blackmon and infielder-outfielder Jurickson Profar declined to opt out of their contracts to become free...

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Exercises player option Blackmon exercised his $22 million player option Thursday, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports.

Impact Blackmon's results decreased in 2021, as he slashed .270/.351/.411 with 13 home runs, 78 RBI, 76 runs and three stolen bases across 150 games. However, the 35-year-old should maintain a starting role with a prominent spot in the lineup as he prepares for his 12th season in Colorado.

NOVEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

End of Story's time? Rox may lose shortstop to free agency

The Colorado Rockies missed the postseason for a third straight season and another standout player drafted by the organization could be heading out of town

OCTOBER 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Heads to bench for season finale Blackmon is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks, Danielle Allentuck of The Denver Gazette reports.

Impact The 35-year-old will close out the season on the bench for the Rockies, while Yonathan Daza enters the outfield mix Sunday. Blackmon has a .269/.349/.409 slash line with 13 homers, 78 RBI and 76 runs in 581 plate appearances this season.

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rockies rally from seven-run deficit, beat Diamondbacks 9-7

Trevor Story hit a go-ahead single in the ninth after Dom Nunez tied it with a pinch-hit solo homer and the Colorado Rockies rallied from a seven-run deficit to beat the Arizona Di...

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS