CHARLIE BLACKMON NEWS

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

Sitting versus lefty Blackmon isn't in the Rockies' lineup for Tuesday's game versus the Brewers, Luke Zahlmann of The Denver Gazettereports.

Impact The left-handed bat of Blackmon will step out of the lineup Tuesday versus fellow southpaw Dallas Keuchel and the Brewers. Hunter Goodman will move into right field as a result while Elias Diaz serves as the DH, allowing Jacob Stallings to start behind the plate and bat sixth.

JULY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Returns as leadoff hitter Blackmon went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts Saturday against the White Sox.

Impact Blackmon was activated from the injured list after missing 11 days with a hamstring injury. He immediately retook the leadoff role for the Rockies, displacing Brenton Doyle from that spot in the order.

JUNE 30 • ROTOWIRE

Returns from IL The Rockies reinstated Blackmon (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list Saturday.

Impact Blackmon has been held out of action since he strained his right hamstring June 18 against the Dodgers, but he was able to recover quickly and will now return from the IL following a minimum-length stay. The 37-year-old outfielder had been heating up at the plate prior to getting injured, slashing .333/.397/.509 across 63 plate appearances since the beginning of June. Sean Bouchard was optioned to Triple-A Albuquerque in a corresponding move.

JUNE 29 • ROTOWIRE

Rockies and Nationals play to decide series winner

The Colorado Rockies and Washington Nationals meet on Sunday with the winner claiming the three-game series

JUNE 23 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rockies place OF Charlie Blackmon (hamstring) on IL The Colorado Rockies placed veteran outfielder Charlie Blackmon on the 10-day injured Friday due to a right hamstring strain.The move is ret...

JUNE 22 • THESTATE.COM

Rockies host the Nationals to start 3-game series

The Colorado Rockies begin a three-game series at home against the Washington Nationals on Friday

JUNE 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rockies take on the Dodgers after Doyle's 4-hit game

The Colorado Rockies play the Los Angeles Dodgers after Brenton Doyle had four hits against the Dodgers on Tuesday

JUNE 19 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Removed early Tuesday Blackmon was removed from Tuesday's game against the Dodgers with an apparent leg injury, Patrick Lyons of JustBaseball.com reports.

Impact Blackmon appeared to grab at his right leg while running from first to third base on a single during the first inning, and Elehuris Montero pinch hit for him during the second. The Rockies will take a look at Blackmon to determine the exact nature of his injury, and more information on his status should be available soon.

JUNE 19 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out Monday Blackmon is not in the lineup for Monday's game versus the Dodgers.

Impact Blackmon has been scorching hot over the last 11 games in slashing .400/.460/.600, but he'll receive a day off as the Dodgers send lefty James Paxton to the bump. Hunter Goodman is at designated hitter and Brenton Doyle has been elevated to the leadoff spot.

JUNE 17 • ROTOWIRE

Rockies take on the Pirates after Goodman's 4-hit game

The Colorado Rockies take on the Pittsburgh Pirates after Hunter Goodman's four-hit game on Saturday

JUNE 16 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

After slow start, Blackmon hitting stride at the plate DENVER -- Charlie Blackmon quipped that he finally caught Hall of Fame electee Todd Helton in a category that doesn’t involve pain. Blackmon...

JUNE 15 • MLB.COM

Jack Suwinski, Bryan Reynolds and Andrew McCutchen slug HRs as Pirates beat Rockies 5-2

Jack Suwinski, Bryan Reynolds and Andrew McCutchen homered, Luis Ortiz worked five solid innings of relief and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Colorado Rockies 5-2

JUNE 15 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Twins and Rockies play to determine series winner

The Minnesota Twins and Colorado Rockies meet on Wednesday with the winner claiming the three-game series

JUNE 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tovar hits 3-run homer, Quantrill throws six scoreless innings as Rockies beat Twins 5-4

Ezequiel Tovar hit a three-run homer, Cal Quantrill kept his strong run going with six scoreless innings and the Colorado Rockies held on to beat the Minnesota Twins 5-4

JUNE 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Twins face the Rockies with 1-0 series lead

The Minnesota Twins face the Colorado Rockies, leading the series 1-0

JUNE 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lewis homers to back sharp outing by Paddack as Twins beat Rockies 5-0

Royce Lewis homered in the eighth inning to break open the game, and Chris Paddack bounced back from a rough outing with a sharp performance to lift the Minnesota Twins to a 5-0 vi...

JUNE 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tovar leads Rockies against the Cardinals following 4-hit performance

The Colorado Rockies take on the St. Louis Cardinals after Ezequiel Tovar had four hits on Saturday in a 6-5 win over the Cardinals

JUNE 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tovar hits 2 home runs to lift Rockies to a 6-5 victory over Cardinals

Ezequiel Tovar homered twice and added two singles while driving in four runs to spark the Colorado Rockies to a 6-5 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals

JUNE 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Toglia, Blackmon each drive in a run in Rockies' 3-2 win over the Cardinals

Michael Toglia and Charlie Blackmon each drove in a run and the Colorado Rockies snapped a five-game losing streak with a 3-2 win over the St. Louis Cardinals

JUNE 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rockies aim to break 4-game slide, take on the Reds

The Colorado Rockies will try to end their four-game losing streak when they play the Cincinnati Reds

JUNE 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Resting against lefty Blackmon is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Guardians.

Impact The lefty-hitting Blackmon will get a breather for the series finale while the Guardians bring southpaw Logan Allen to the hill. Hunter Goodman will check in for Blackmon in right field and will bat ninth.

MAY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Charlie Blackmon leads way as Rockies halt Guardians' streak Charlie Blackmon homered, doubled twice and drove in four runs, and the Colorado Rockies used a six-run fourth inning to beat the red-hot Cl...

MAY 27 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Charlie Blackmon leads way as Rockies halt Guardians' streak Charlie Blackmon homered, doubled twice and drove in four runs, and the Colorado Rockies used a six-run fourth inning to beat the red-hot Cl...

MAY 27 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM