COLORADO ROCKIES NEWS

Belt slam in 10-run 1st lifts Giants over Rockies in opener

Brandon Belt hit a go-ahead single and a grand slam in a 10-run first inning that propelled the San Francisco Giants over the Colorado Rockies 12-4 in a doubleheader opener

MAY 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Yonathan Daza - Sitting Game 2 Daza is not in the lineup for Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Giants, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

Impact Daza will end up on the bench for both games of the twin bill, though he did earn a walk as a pinch hitter during the matinee. Raimel Tapia, Garrett Hampson and Charlie Blackmon will start from left to right in the outfield for the nightcap.

MAY 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

LEADING OFF: DeGrom down for bit, Soto eases back with Nats

The Mets will see how ace Jacob deGrom fares this week after being scratched from his start at St. Louis when he had trouble getting loose during a pregame stretch

MAY 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ryan Castellani - Call-up official The Rockies recalled Castellani from their alternate training site ahead of Tuesday's doubleheader with the Giants.

Impact He'll be appointed as the 27th man for the twin bill and is scheduled to start the second game Tuesday. Castellani will likely report to Triple-A Albuquerque following the doubleheader.

MAY 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Brendan Rodgers - Gets live at-bats Rodgers (hamstring) took at-bats against rehabbing Rockies starter Kyle Freeland (shoulder) in a simulated game Tuesday, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

Impact Rodgers was reportedly running the bases when he recorded a base hit during one of his plate appearances, a sign that the 24-year-old may be nearly recovered from the right hamstring strain he suffered in mid-March. With the minor-league season beginning Tuesday, Rodgers will likely report to Triple-A Albuquerque in the near future to complete a rehab assignment. Once the hamstring injury is in the rear-view mirror, Rodgers could be a candidate to fill an everyday role in the Colorado infield alongside shortstop Trevor Story.

MAY 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kyle Freeland - Takes part in sim game Freeland (shoulder) is pitching in a simulated game Tuesday, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

Impact Freeland's progression to facing hitters is a positive sign as he looks to move past the left shoulder strain that has sidelined him since late in spring training. The southpaw may require at least one more rehab start or simulated-game appearance Tuesday before the Rockies are comfortable activating him from the 10-day injured list, perhaps at some point late next week.

MAY 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Yonathan Daza - On bench for afternoon game Daza will sit for the first portion of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Giants, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.

Impact Daza hits the bench after starting 11 of the last 12 games, a stretch in which he struggled to a .596 OPS. He'll likely return to the lineup for the nightcap.

MAY 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Trevor Story - Cleared for doubleheader Story (finger) will start at shortstop and bat second in the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader versus the Giants, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.

Impact Story was removed late in the Rockies' last game Sunday against the Astros after being hit by a pitch on his right index finger, but X-rays cleared him of any structural damage. After getting an extra day to recover from the injury when Monday's series opener with the Giants was postponed due to inclement weather, Story looks like he'll be available for both ends of Tuesday's twin bill.

MAY 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ryan Castellani - Getting spot start Tuesday Manager Bud Black said that Castellani will be called up from Triple-A Albuquerque to start the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader with the Giants, Jenny Cavnar of AT&T SportsNe...

Impact German Marquez is thus in line to start the first game of the day after he had his scheduled start Monday postponed due to inclement weather in Colorado. Castellani will likely be designated as the Rockies' 27th man for the twin bill, so he'll presumably head back to Albuquerque following the spot start. The 25-year-old right-hander made 10 appearances (nine starts) for Colorado as a rookie in 2020, posting a 5.82 ERA, 1.45 WHIP and 25:26 K:BB in 43.1 innings.

MAY 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

San Francisco Giants to visit the Colorado Rockies

MAY 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Yency Almonte - Sim game on tap Almonte (hand) will throw a simulated game Tuesday, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

Impact Almonte has been on the injured list since April 29 due to a right hand contusion. A firm return date has yet to be disclosed, but how he fares Tuesday could indicate how close he is to activation.

MAY 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Notes: Freeland, Rodgers, Story updates Starting pitcher Kyle Freeland and rookie second baseman Brendan Rodgers, expected key players who sustained Spring Training injuries that h...

MAY 4, 2021 • MLB.COM

Sam Hilliard - Back in big leagues Hilliard was recalled by the Rockies on Monday.

Impact Hilliard was sent down Thursday after hitting .108/.154/.324 through his first 39 plate appearances, striking out 19 times. It's not clear if he'll be able to carve out regular at-bats this time around unless his performances dramatically improve. Carlos Estevez (finger) landed on the injured list in a corresponding move.

MAY 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Carlos Estévez - Out with strained finger Estevez landed on the 10-day injured list with a strained right middle finger Monday.

Impact The move was made retroactive to Friday, so Estevez can return as soon as next Monday. It's not yet clear if he's expected to do so. Sam Hilliard was recalled in a corresponding move.

MAY 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Germán Márquez - Scheduled start postponed Marquez won't start Monday against San Francisco as the game has been postponed due to inclement weather.

Impact The game will be made up as part of a doubleheader Tuesday. Marquez will presumably start one of those games, though the Rockies have yet to announce which.

MAY 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rockies game against Giants postponed due to rain

The Colorado Rockies have postponed their game against San Francisco due to rain

MAY 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rockies name Bill Schmidt, vice president of scouting, as interim GM Bill Schmidt enters the role with over 30 years of scouting experience, including 21 years working for the Rockies and 13 as vice president...

MAY 3, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Colorado Rockies show unwillingness to learn from mistakes It took far too long for the Colorado Rockies to move on from general manager Jeff Bridich. From his inability to navigate free agency to al...

MAY 3, 2021 • CALLTOTHEPEN.COM

Rockies appoint Bill Schmidt as interim general manager

The Colorado Rockies have appointed Bill Schmidt as their interim general manager after parting ways with Jeff Bridich

MAY 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Colorado Rockies morning after: 3 hits, 3 misses from road trip An old nemesis paid a visit to the Colorado Rockies on Sunday afternoon. The acquaintance? A Colorado Rockies bullpen that let a game that w...

MAY 3, 2021 • ROXPILE.COM

Sanchez scheduled to start for San Francisco against Colorado

The Giants will start Aaron Sanchez on Monday while the Rockies are expected to counter with German Marquez

MAY 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Raimel Tapia - Swipes two bags in three-hit day Tapia went 3-for-5 with one RBI, one run scored and a pair of stolen bases in the 8-4 loss to the Diamondbacks on Sunday.

Impact Despite losing Sunday, Tapia marked up the score sheet in many categories. The speedster took advantage of three singles, swiping second twice and scoring a run. Tapia totaled seven hits in his last two games. The 27-year-old is batting .320 with an OPS of .801.

MAY 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Daniel Bard - Disastrous relief outing Bard (1-2) recorded just one out in the eighth inning while allowing four earned runs on four hits and one walk to take the loss against the Diamondbacks on Sunday.

Impact Bard was hit hard in eighth, allowing five batters to reach safely, including three extra base hits in a row. The 36-year-old's ERA has inflated to an even 9.00. He has allowed at least one run in five of his last six relief appearances.

MAY 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Chi Chi González - Struggles against Diamondbacks Gonzalez allowed four earned runs on five hits and two walks while striking out two across 4.2 innings in the loss to the Diamondbacks on Sunday. He did not factor in the decision.

Impact Gonzalez failed to get out of the fifth inning and allowed a two-run homer to Pavin Smith. The 29-year-old hasn't pitched more than five innings in an outing this year. He has a 4.38 ERA and 1.46 WHIP in 24.2 innings. His next scheduled start comes Saturday in St. Louis.

MAY 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

X-rays negative after Story HBP on finger Rockies shortstop Trevor Story’s season has been strange and often unlucky. On Sunday, it turned painful -- but at least he was a bit lucky....

MAY 3, 2021 • MLB.COM