CHARLIE BLACKMON NEWS

Swats solo shot Blackmon went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 6-4 loss to the Dodgers.

Impact Blackmon reached the 10-homer mark for the year when he went deep in the fifth inning. It was his first long ball since Aug. 27. The 38-year-old is up to 46 RBI, 52 runs scored and a .248/.316/.390 slash line through 116 contests, though he's still regularly hit leadoff versus right-handed pitchers.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

On bench against lefty Blackmon is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Diamondbacks.

Impact The lefty-hitting Blackmon will hit the bench for the second day in a row while Arizona sends another southpaw (Eduardo Rodriguez) to the bump. Jacob Stallings will serve as the Rockies' designated hitter in Blackmon's stead.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out against left-hander Blackmon is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game versus the Diamondbacks.

Impact It's southpaw Jordan Montgomery on the hill for Arizona, so the left-handed-hitting Blackmon will grab a seat. Hunter Goodman is in the designated hitter spot for Colorado.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Rockies play the Diamondbacks in first of 3-game series

The Colorado Rockies open a three-game series at home against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Heading to bench Sunday Blackmon is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cubs.

Impact Blackmon started the first two games of the series and will receive Sunday off after going 3-for-9 with a walk, a double and a run scored. Sam Hilliard will bat sixth as the designated hitter in the series finale.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Racks up three hits Blackmon went 3-for-5 with a double and a run scored in Saturday's 6-5 extra-inning win over the Cubs.

Impact Blackmon delivered the Rockies' lone multi-hit effort Saturday. The veteran is hitting .286 (10-for-35) over 10 contests in September, with three of those games being multi-hit performances. He's up to a .251/.320/.389 slash line with nine home runs, 45 RBI, 51 runs scored and six stolen bases across 113 games this season.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Hilliard ties it with pinch-hit HR in 9th and Doyle's single in 10th lifts Rockies over Cubs 6-5

Pinch-hitter Sam Hilliard tied the score with a two-run homer in the ninth inning and Brenton Doyle delivered a game-winning single in the 10th as the Colorado Rockies rallied to b...

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out of Colorado lineup Blackmon is absent from the lineup for Thursday's contest in Detroit.

Impact It's southpaw Tarik Skubal toeing the slab for the Tigers, so the lefty-hitting Blackmon will grab a seat. Ryan McMahon is getting a start in the designated hitter spot in the series finale while Aaron Schunk plays third base.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Tigers take on the Rockies on home winning streak

The Detroit Tigers host the Colorado Rockies aiming to continue a three-game home winning streak

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Receiving Friday off Blackmon is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Brewers.

Impact Blackmon has a .269/.321/.500 slash line with three extra-base hits in his past seven games but will head to the bench for Friday's contest. Nolan Jones will receive a turn at designated hitter while Sam Hilliard starts in left for the series opener in Milwaukee.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Drives in pair Blackmon went 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI on Wednesday against Atlanta.

Impact Blackmon has seen his playing time dwindle of late, but he returned to the lineup after sitting the Rockies' last two games. He's been productive in the short term when given an opportunity, driving in four and scoring twice across his last six contests while going 7-for-22.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

On bench again Tuesday Blackmon is not in the lineup for Tuesday's contest in Atlanta.

Impact Blackmon has seen his playing time taper off lately, as this is the second game in a row and the sixth time over the last 12 contests that he's been on the bench. Part of the reasoning behind fewer starts for the 38-year-old is getting more of a look at younger players. However, with lefty Chris Sale on the bump for Atlanta, there's a decent chance Blackmon would have sat out regardless of the circumstances. Drew Romo will get a start at designated hitter Tuesday.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Getting maintenance day Blackmon is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Orioles.

Impact The Rockies and Orioles are wrapping up their series with a day game after a night game, and Blackmon will get some rest after he started in both of the previous two contests. Nolan Jones will replace Blackmon as the Rockies' designated hitter.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Getting maintenance day Blackmon is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Orioles.

Impact The Rockies and Orioles are wrapping up their series with a day game after a night game, and Blackmon will get some rest after he started in both of the previous two contests. Nolan Jones will replace Blackmon as the Rockies' designated hitter.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Rookie Drew Romo has career-high 3 RBIs as Rockies defeat Orioles 7-5

Drew Romo drove in a career-high three runs and Jordan Beck had a go-ahead RBI single in the bottom of the eighth inning to lift the Colorado Rockies to a 7-5 victory against the B...

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Resting for afternoon game Blackmon is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Marlins.

Impact Blackmon will get a break as the Rockies wrap up their series against the Marlins with a day game after a night game. Nolan Jones will serve as the Rockies' designated hitter while Blackmon rests up.

AUGUST 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Lifts solo shot in loss Blackmon went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, a walk and an additional run scored in Tuesday's 9-8 loss to the Marlins.

Impact Blackmon led off the bottom of the first inning with a solo shot, and he scored again in the second on Ezequiel Tovar's second homer of the contest. Blackmon went just 2-for-18 over five games during the Rockies' road trip last week. He's now at nine homers and 41 RBI this season, surpassing his totals from 2023 in both categories while adding a .249/.323/.391 slash line, 50 runs scored and five stolen bases over 100 games in 2024.

AUGUST 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Getting rest in series opener Blackmon is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Marlins.

Impact Blackmon often heads to the bench against left-handed pitching, but he'll take a seat Monday while right-hander Edward Cabrera toes the rubber for Miami. The Rockies haven't indicated that Blackmon is nursing any sort of injury, so his absence from the lineup may just be a matter of maintenance after he started both of the past two days.

AUGUST 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Friday Blackmon is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Yankees.

Impact The Rockies are facing a left-handed pitcher (Carlos Rodon) for a second straight night, so the lefty-hitting Blackmon will retreat to the bench once again Friday. Brendan Rodgers will DH while Aaron Schunk fills in at second base.

AUGUST 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Day off Thursday Blackmon is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Nationals.

Impact It's lefty Patrick Corbin toeing the rubber for the Nationals, so the left-handed hitting Blackmon will begin this one on the bench. Brenton Doyle is getting a start at designated hitter, while Jordan Beck will patrol center field.

AUGUST 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Rockies standout Todd Helton's Hall of Fame induction celebrated in return to Coors Field

Todd Helton threw out the ceremonial first pitch to his former Colorado teammate, Charlie Blackmon, in the culmination of pre-game ceremonies Saturday night honoring the former Roc...

AUGUST 18, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

On his night, Helton lobbies for Blackmon in exclusive Rox club DENVER -- On Saturday, a gold ring was added to the display of Todd Helton’s retired No. 17 at Coors Field, indicative of his induction this...

AUGUST 18, 2024 • MLB.COM

Homers, reaches three times Blackmon went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run and a walk in Friday's 7-3 win over the Padres.

Impact Blackmon has produced a trio of multi-hit efforts over his last five games. He also put an end to a power drought Friday, as the homer was his first since July 22. The veteran is up to a .256/.328/.402 slash line with eight homers, 40 RBI, 47 runs scored and five stolen bases through 92 contests. Despite middling results, Blackmon remains the Rockies' leadoff hitter versus right-handed pitchers.

AUGUST 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Brendan Rodgers, Charlie Blackmon homer to help Rockies beat Padres 7-3

Brendan Rodgers and Charlie Blackmon homered, Cal Quantrill pitched effectively for five innings and the Colorado Rockies beat the San Diego Padres 7-3 on Friday night

AUGUST 17, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS