Murphy's pinch-hit HR lifts Rockies over Giants 6-4
Daniel Murphy hit a two-run, pinch-homer during a five-run seventh inning to lead the Colorado Rockies over the San Francisco Giants 6-4AUGUST 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Gets Thursday off Murphy is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Giants, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.
Impact Rockies manager Bud Black will withhold three of his lefty-hitting regulars (Murphy, Sam Hilliard and Tony Wolters) from the starting nine with a southpaw (Tyler Anderson) on the bump for the Giants. Ryan McMahon will shift over from the keystone to cover first base in place of Murphy.
AUGUST 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Rockies beat Giants 7-6, match best start in team history
Nolan Arenado hit his first homer of the season to ignite a five-run sixth inning and the Colorado Rockies matched their best start in franchise history by holding on for a 7-6 win...AUGUST 4, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Strong showing Sunday Murphy went 4-for-4 with a home run, two RBI and two runs scored Sunday against the Padres.
Impact Murphy collected his second multi-hit game of the season, with his biggest contribution coming on a solo home run in the second frame. He followed up his first long ball of the season with an RBI single in the seventh inning to put the Rockies up 9-1. After his big day at the dish, Murphy has reached base 11 times in his first 25 plate appearances.
AUGUST 3, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Senzatela sharp over 6 innings, Rockies hold off Padres 9-6
Antonio Senzatela pitched six innings of one-run ball, designated hitter Matt Kemp homered for a second straight game and the Colorado Rockies held off the San Diego Padres 9-6AUGUST 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Strikes out side in loss Wendelken fired a scoreless ninth inning in a loss to the Rockies on Tuesday, allowing a hit, uncorking a wild pitch and recording three strikeouts.
Impact It was a bit of an eventful inning for the right-handed reliever, who ended up facing five hitters after allowing Daniel Murphy to reach safely by uncorking a wild pitch on a strikeout and then surrendering a double to Ryan McMahon. However, Wendelken impressively wiggled out of trouble with back-to-back whiffs to end the inning in what was only his second appearance of the season. The 27-year-old has been an effective middle-relief piece for manager Bob Melvin the last two seasons in particular, logging 49.1 innings across 40 appearances during that span.
JULY 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Gets spot in player pool The Rockies added Welker to their 60-man roster pool Monday.
Impact Welker had previously received an invitation to big-league spring training, so his inclusion in the Rockies' 60-man pool doesn't come as a major surprise. Though Welker was drafted as a third baseman, his most realistic home at the MLB level will likely come across the diamond, given his defensive limitations at the hot corner. He's unlikely to make his big-league debut in 2020 unless both Daniel Murphy and Ryan McMahon are forced to miss time at some point during the 60-game season.
JULY 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Rockies tee off in first exhibition The Rockies spent Tuesday night christening new Globe Life Field with home runs. Daniel Murphy, Nolan Arenado and David Dahl went deep in a...
JULY 22, 2020 • MLB.COM
Céspedes expects to be DH for Mets on opening day
Yoenis Céspedes expects to be the designated hitter for the New York Mets on Friday when they open the season against the Atlanta BravesJULY 21, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Likely in utility role Hampson likely will begin the season in a reserve role and could operate as a utility player, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.
Impact The addition of the designated hitter to the National League this season should bring additional opportunities, but it appears to be a more indirect benefit for the 25-year-old. Beyond the utility usage, Hampson should see somewhat regular time at the keystone as starter Ryan McMahon should cover first base when Daniel Murphy serves as the DH. However, top prospect Brendan Rodgers and veteran Chris Owings are also in the mix as options at second base.
JULY 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Remains primary first baseman Murphy has looked improved defensively at first base during spring and summer training and is expected to be the primary starter there in 2020, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.
Impact The implementation of the universal designated hitter for the shortened season should be a benefit for the 35-year-old, but manager Bud Black indicated the team's best lineup is with Murphy in the field. Still, the veteran slugger will see some time as the DH this season to help keep him fresh, especially with the limited off days. Starting second baseman Ryan McMahon likely will slide over to first base in those instances, while Garrett Hampson, Brendan Rodgers and Chris Owings split time at the keystone.
JULY 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
NL West Preview Capsules
Capsules of National League West teams, listed in order of finish last yearJULY 16, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rockies GM: Murphy probably returned too soon from injury
Rockies GM: Murphy probably returned too soon from injuryDECEMBER 11, 2019
Murphy ties career high with 6 RBIs, Rockies rout Reds 12-2
Murphy ties career high with 6 RBIs, Rockies rout Reds 12-2JULY 27, 2019
Murphy's homer in 8th helps Rockies beat Reds 3-2
Murphy's homer in 8th helps Rockies beat Reds 3-2JULY 13, 2019
Murphy homers, benches clear, Rockies top Mets 5-1
Murphy homers, benches clear, Rockies top Mets 5-1JUNE 8, 2019
Murphy hits RBI single in 10th, Rockies beat Arizona 11-10
Daniel Murphy hit an RBI single in the 10th inning to lead the Colorado Rockies to an 11-10 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursda...MAY 31, 2019
Daniel Murphy likely to be sidelined for at least a month
Rockies first baseman Daniel Murphy probably will be sidelined for at least a month, according to Colorado manager Bud BlackAPRIL 2, 2019
Rockies 1B Daniel Murphy breaks finger, out indefinitely
Colorado Rockies first baseman Daniel Murphy is out indefinitely with a broken finger on his left handMARCH 31, 2019
Newcomer Daniel Murphy says Rockies are built to win now
Daniel Murphy built his free agent checklist around playoff contendersFEBRUARY 20, 2019
Rockies bring in Daniel Murphy to play 1st base
The Colorado Rockies have brought in Daniel Murphy to play first baseDECEMBER 22, 2018
AP source: Daniel Murphy, Rockies agree to $24M, 2-year deal
AP source: Daniel Murphy, Rockies agree to $24M, 2-year dealDECEMBER 21, 2018
Murphy returns to D.C. as Cubs visit Nationals
Murphy returns to D.C. as Cubs visit NationalsSEPTEMBER 6, 2018
LEADING OFF: Murphy to Cubs, Yanks check Chapman, Posey hip
LEADING OFF: Daniel Murphy heads to Cubs, Yankees check Chapman's knee, Posey might need hip surgeryAUGUST 22, 2018
Daniel Murphy could make Cubs debut vs. Tigers
The Chicago Cubs' offense needed a boost. Adding one of the league's best left-handed bats should certainly help the cause.AUGUST 22, 2018
