CHARLIE BLACKMON NEWS

Rockies score 7 runs in the 8th in come-from-behind 9-8 win over the Braves

Jake Cave had three RBIs, Charlie Blackmon and Sam Hilliard each had three hits, and the Colorado Rockies mounted a furious comeback to defeat the Atlanta Braves 9-8 on Sunday in t...

AUGUST 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Taking seat in series finale Blackmon is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Mets.

Impact Blackmon will take a seat along with fellow left-handed hitters Ryan McMahon and Jake Cave as the Mets send southpaw David Peterson to the hill. Kris Bryant will get a day off from the outfield and will replace Blackmon as the Rockies' designated hitter.

AUGUST 8 • ROTOWIRE

Returning to lineup Tuesday Blackmon (head) is batting leadoff as the designated hitter Tuesday against the Mets.

Impact The 38-year-old sat out Saturday and Sunday after being hit in the head by a throw during Friday's contest, but he'll return to action for Tuesday's series opener versus New York. Blackmon has a .225/.340/.300 slash line with a 7:12 BB:K in 11 games since the All-Star break.

AUGUST 6 • ROTOWIRE

Remaining on bench Sunday Blackmon (head) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Padres.

Impact Blackmon exited Friday's contest after being hit in the head with a throw while running the bases, and he's out of the starting nine Sunday for the second straight game. Hunter Goodman will bat seventh as the designated hitter in the series finale at San Diego.

AUGUST 4 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Saturday Blackmon (head) is not in the starting lineup Saturday versus the Padres.

Impact Blackmon left Friday's 5-2 loss early after being struck in the face with an errant throw from San Diego's shortstop Xander Bogaerts and he'll now take a seat in Saturday's matchup. With left-hander Martin Perez on the mound, it's possible that Blackmon would've take a seat anyway, so it's unclear if the injury or the matchup is the reason for his absence Saturday. Kris Bryant will slot in at designated hitter while Sam Hilliard enters the lineup in right field and bats ninth against San Diego.

AUGUST 3 • ROTOWIRE

Bryant hits go-ahead, two-run single and the Rockies beat the Padres for the 5th straight time, 5-2

Kris Bryant hit a go-ahead, two-run single with the bases loaded in the sixth inning and the Colorado Rockies beat San Diego 5-2 for their fifth straight win against the Padres

AUGUST 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rockies DH Blackmon leaves game vs. Padres after getting hit on left wrist, left eye by errant throw

Colorado Rockies designated hitter Charlie Blackmon left a game at San Diego with a bruised left eye after he was hit on the left wrist and face on an errant throw by Padres second...

AUGUST 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Exits early Friday Blackmon was removed from Friday's game against the Padres after getting hit in the head by a throw, Patrick Lyons of JustBaseball.com reports.

Impact An errant throw from Xander Bogaerts connected with Blackmon's face as he was running toward first base in the third inning. The 38-year-old outfielder was able to walk off the field on his own, but he'll likely be evaluated for a concussion in the Rockies' clubhouse.

AUGUST 3 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 1 • SACBEE.COM

Rockies aim to end 5-game road skid, play the Angels

The Colorado Rockies visit the Los Angeles Angels looking to end a five-game road losing streak

JULY 31 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Idle for first half of twin bill Blackmon is out of the lineup for Game 1 of a doubleheader against the Giants on Saturday.

Impact With left-hander Blake Snell on the mound for the Giants in Game 1, Colorado has opted not to send out a single left-handed hitter for the matinee. While Blackmon should be expected back in the lineup for Game 2 against righty Hayden Birdsong, Blackmon will leave DH duties to Elias Diaz while Kris Bryant fills right field in Game 1.

JULY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Idle for first half of twin bill Blackmon is out of the lineup for Game 1 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Giants.

Impact With left-hander Blake Snell on the mound for the Giants in Game 1, Colorado has opted not to send out a single left-handed hitter for the matinee. While Blackmon should be expected back in the lineup for Game 2 against righty Hayden Birdsong, Blackmon will leave DH duties to Elias Diaz while Kris Bryant starts in right field in Game 1.

JULY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Resting versus LHP Blackmon isn't in Colorado's lineup Friday versus the Giants.

Impact With southpaw Kyle Harrison set to start on the bump for San Francisco, the lefty-hitting Blackmon will take a seat to begin Friday's contest. His absence will move Elias Diaz into the DH role, allowing Jacob Stallings to start behind the dish.

JULY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Resting versus LHP Blackmon isn't in Colorado's lineup Friday versus the Giants.

Impact With southpaw Kyle Harrison set to start on the bump for San Francisco, Blackmon will take a seat to begin Friday's contest. His absence will move Elias Diaz into the DH role, allowing Jacob Stallings to start behind the dish.

JULY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Out of Colorado lineup Blackmon is not in the lineup for Wednesday's contest versus the Red Sox.

Impact It's right-hander Nick Pivetta on the bump for Boston, but Blackmon nonetheless finds himself on the bench to begin this one. Kris Bryant will occupy the designated hitter spot and Jake Cave will patrol right field Wednesday.

JULY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Belts homer Monday Blackmon went 2-for-6 with a two-run homer and a walk in Monday's victory against Boston.

Impact Blackmon opened the game's scoring with a two-run shot in the third inning. It was his seventh long ball of the year and fourth in July. Despite the recent power surge, he's hitting just .235 (12-for-51) this month. Blackmon's slash line sits at .253/.331/.416 with 29 extra-base hits and 42 runs scored through 314 plate appearances.

JULY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Tovar's single in 12th gives Rockies 9-8 win, extending Red Sox skid to 4

Ezequiel Tovar singled home the winning run with the bases loaded and two outs in the 12th inning to give the Colorado Rockies a 9-8 victory over Boston, handing the Red Sox their...

JULY 23 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Goes deep again Saturday Blackmon went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in a loss to the Mets on Saturday.

Impact Blackmon brought the Rockies to within a run with his two-run blast in the fifth frame, but that was the last time Colorado was able to score. The homer was Blackmon's second in as many games since returning from a hamstring injury that resulted in him sitting out three matchups. The veteran outfielder had gone deep just twice over his previous 26 games prior to leaving the park in back-to-back contests.

JULY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Belts fifth homer Blackmon went 1-for-4 with a walk and a solo home run in Friday's 7-6 loss to the Mets.

Impact The 38-year-old outfielder lofted a Jake Diekman fastball off the facing of the second deck in right field at Citi Field in the eighth inning, one of nine combined homers by the two teams on the night -- the highest single-game total in the majors this season. Blackmon missed the prior three games with a sore hamstring, but he looked healthy in his return as the DH. The blast was his second long ball through eight games in July, and his fifth of the year.

JULY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Iglesias and Bader both homer twice to help surging Mets hold off Rockies, 7-6

Jose Iglesias and Harrison Bader each hit two of New York’s season-best five home runs, and the surging Mets held off the last-place Colorado Rockies 7-6

JULY 13 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

In lineup Friday Blackmon (hamstring) is the DH and batting leadoff Friday against the Mets.

Impact Blackmon has been nursing soreness in his right hamstring stemming from a sliding catch he made Monday. After spending three straight games on the bench, the 37-year-old is back in the starting nine Friday. Blackmon is slashing .256/.325/.402 with four homers and five stolen bases over 280 plate appearances.

JULY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Out again due to hamstring issue Blackmon is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Reds due to a slight right hamstring injury, MLB.com reports.

Impact Manager Bud Black said that Blackmon "tweaked" his hamstring while making a sliding catch during Monday's 6-0 loss to the Reds. The lefty-hitting Blackmon received a planned off day Tuesday while the Reds sent southpaw Nick Lodolo to the mound, but the 38-year-old's continued absences from the lineup against right-handed starters Frankie Montas and Hunter Greene on Wednesday and Thursday, respectively, signals that Blackmon is still being slowed by the injury. Blackmon had been available for pinch-hitting duties in Wednesday's 6-5 win but went unused, so he could once again be a candidate to come off the bench Thursday.

JULY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Out against right-hander Blackmon is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game in Cincinnati.

Impact It wasn't a surprise to see Blackmon sitting out Tuesday's game with a lefty on the mound, but it's a bit surprising he's on the bench again Wednesday against right-hander Frankie Montas. The Rockies are giving Brenton Doyle a start at designated hitter while Sam Hilliard patrols center field.

JULY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting versus southpaw Blackmon is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game in Cincinnati.

Impact Tough southpaw Nick Lodolo is starting the game for the Reds, so the left-handed hitting Blackmon will grab a seat. Hunter Goodman will draw the start in right field for the Rockies, while Elias Diaz serves as the designated hitter.

JULY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Out against lefty Blackmon is not in the lineup for Friday's contest versus the Royals.

Impact Tough lefty Cole Ragans will be on the hill for Kansas City, so the left-handed hitting Blackmon will begin the contest on the bench. Elias Diaz is getting a start at designated hitter while Jacob Stallings does the catching.

JULY 5 • ROTOWIRE