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Blackmon, Jones star in 5-run fifth, lead Rockies over D-backs 9-4 for first win of season

Charlie Blackmon had two hits and two RBIs, Nolan Jones hit a two-run triple and the Colorado Rockies used a five-run fifth inning to beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 9-4 on Saturday...

MARCH 31 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rockies' Nolan Jones injures right knee, leaves game vs. Reds GOODYEAR, Ariz. - Rockies left fielder Nolan Jones, one of the club’s best young players, fouled a ball off the top of his right knee in the...

MARCH 24 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Jones leaves Spring Training game with right knee contusion GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- Rockies outfielder Nolan Jones left Saturday afternoon’s game against the Reds after fouling a pitch off the top of his r...

MARCH 23 • MLB.COM

Now established, Jones finally able to slow things down SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Rockies left fielder Nolan Jones does his best to apply his regular season preparation to Spring Training, which can be...

MARCH 16 • MLB.COM

Expects to play Thursday Jones expects to return to the lineup Thursday after being removed from Wednesday's game with lower-back tightness, Manny Randhawa of MLB.com reports.

Impact Jones had to be lifted after just one plate appearance when his back tightened up on him, but the young slugger said his exit was precautionary and he's fine. The 25-year-old will look to build upon a breakout 2023 campaign which saw him slash .297/.389/.542 with 20 home runs and 20 stolen bases.

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

Exits with lower-back tightness Jones was lifted from Wednesday's game against the Rangers due to lower-back tightness, Manny Randhawa of MLB.com reports.

Impact Jones struck out in his lone plate appearance in the bottom of the first inning before being removed before the top of the second. The Rockies should have more clarity on the outfielder's condition after the game.

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

2023 MLB Awards: Top 5 NL Rookie of the Year Award Candidates Matt McLain, Corbin Carroll, Javier Assad, Kodai Senga and Nolan Jones are all worthy candidates for the 2023 National League Rookie of the...

OCTOBER 14, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Jones wraps sensational rookie season, looks ahead to 2024 DENVER -- Nolan Jones: First rookie in MLB history with 20 HR, 20 SB and 19 OF assists. That would look good engraved on a Rolex. Jones park...

OCTOBER 2, 2023 • MLB.COM

Drives in three in win Jones went 1-for-5 with a double, a stolen base, three RBI and one run scored in Thursday's 14-5 win over the Dodgers.

Impact Jones knocked in one run on a fielder's choice in the third inning and added a two-run double a frame later. He's had a strong end of the season, hitting .330 (31-for-94) in September with six home runs, 10 steals and 21 RBI over 26 contests this month. Jones is at a .290/.383/.535 slash line with 19 homers, 18 steals, 60 RBI, 59 runs scored and 22 doubles across 103 games for the season, which has been a breakout year for the 25-year-old.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jones' focus on fun helped turn him into impact player DENVER -- Being a game-changer is fun for Rockies rookie Nolan Jones, who learned this season from his parents that having fun comes first....

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 • MLB.COM

Swats 18th home run Jones went 1-for-2 with a solo home run and two walks in Sunday's loss to the Cubs.

Impact Jones got a hold of a slider from Jordan Wicks and sent it over the wall in center to extend the Rockies' lead to 3-1. The long ball was his seventh against left-handed pitching and his 10th on the road, as he's showing he doesn't need to rely on playing at home to be an impactful bat. He's been a true breakout star for the Rockies and is potentially setting himself up for a massive year in 2024 with a full season under his belt. The 25-year-old is now slashing .286/.382/.531 with 18 home runs, 55 RBI, 56 runs, 17 steals and a 50:117 BB:K in 393 plate appearances.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Strong work in loss Jones went 3-for-5 with a home run, two RBI and two runs scored in Monday's 11-9 loss to the Padres.

Impact This was Jones' second three-hit effort in a row. The outfielder has looked good in September, going 20-for-66 (.303) with four homers and 15 RBI over 17 contests. The 25-year-old is slashing .281/.366/.520 with 17 long balls, 54 RBI, 54 runs scored and 13 stolen bases through 94 games this season. Jones should continue to see most of the playing time in left field to close out the campaign.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jones, Justice have different results in pressure tests SAN FRANCISCO -- The Rockies were down to their last strike Friday night when rookie center fielder Nolan Jones ripped an RBI double to righ...

SEPTEMBER 9, 2023 • MLB.COM

Fills box score Friday Jones went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, an RBI double, a walk and a stolen base in Friday's 9-8 loss to the Giants.

Impact Jones did a little bit of everything in an effort that also extended his active hitting streak to eight games. In that span, he's gone 12-for-30 (.400) with two homers, nine RBI and five steals. The outfielder has enjoyed a breakout campaign with 15 long balls, 13 thefts, 48 RBI, 44 runs scored, 19 doubles and three triples while slashing .285/.367/.528 over 84 contests.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

How Jones has become one of the NL's best rookies PHOENIX -- The Rockies’ Nolan Jones smiled about the news on June 23, but he had no idea how good it could end up being. Jones learned that...

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 • MLB.COM

Notches steal Jones went 1-for-3 with a walk, a double, one RBI and one stolen base in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Diamondbacks.

Impact Jones extended his hitting streak to six games, a span in which he's gone 9-for-22 (.409) with four of his 12 steals on the season. The 25-year-old outfielder's improved hitting and solid baserunning have helped him hold down a steady place in the Rockies' lineup lately. For the year, he's mustered a .282/.365/.511 slash line with 14 home runs, 44 RBI, 42 runs scored, 18 doubles and two triples over 318 plate appearances.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Swipes two bags Jones went 1-for-4 with a walk, an RBI and two stolen bases Sunday against the Blue Jays.

Impact Jones had a strong weekend series against the Blue Jays. He blasted his 14th homer of the season Friday and stole three bases combined across the final two games in the set. While Jones is known primarily for his power, he has six swiped bags across 43 games since the All-Star break.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Three hits including homer in loss Jones went 3-for-3 with a three-run homer, a triple, a walk and three runs scored in Friday's 13-9 loss to the Blue Jays.

Impact Jones singled and then scored on a two-run homer by Elehuris Montero in the bottom of the third inning before he later ripped a three-run shot off Genesis Cabrera in the bottom of the sixth, briefly giving Colorado a 5-4 lead. The 25-year-old has now hit 14 homers on the year, five of which have come since Aug. 8. Since the All-Star break, Jones has produced a .280 batting average with nine homers, 28 RBI, 23 runs scored and three stolen bases over 143 at-bats in 41 games.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Posts big stat line Saturday Jones went 3-for-4 with a walk, two runs, two RBI and a stolen base in an 11-5 victory versus the White Sox on Saturday.

Impact Jones knocked a two-run single in the second inning, giving him exactly two RBI in each of his past three games. He's now collected at least three hits three times over 17 contests during a solid August during which he's slashing .311/.394/.557 with three homers, 14 RBI, 10 runs and a stolen base. Strikeouts have been a problem for Jones -- he's at a 33.2 percent strikeout rate over 256 plate appearances -- but he's nonetheless managed to post a strong .283/.363/.504 slash line.

AUGUST 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pops 12th home Jones went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run and walk Wednesday against the Diamondbacks.

Impact Jones has struck out at a 46.8 clip across his last 12 starts, though he's still flashed power by blasting three home runs in that span. While his results have been inconsistent, his playing time has been steady as he's started 15 consecutive games -- all of which have come in a corner outfield spot. Jones should continue to see consistent run to close the campaign and be a decent source of power as a result.

AUGUST 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Homers twice during win Jones went 2-for-4 with two homers and three RBI in Tuesday's 7-3 win over the Brewers.

Impact Jones had gone 11 games without a home run entering Tuesday but made up for the drought by sending two balls over the fence in the fourth and seventh innings. The 25-year-old outfielder is now slashing .333/.433/.667 with six RBI since the beginning of August and figures to continue seeing regular playing time while Kris Bryant (finger) is on the injured list.

AUGUST 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Once a starstruck teen, Jones now standing tall beside his idols MILWAUKEE -- When Rockies rookie Nolan Jones flexes his considerable muscle, no part of the park can hold him. And no part of any room can e...

AUGUST 9, 2023 • MLB.COM

Leads offense in win Jones went 4-for-5 with a double, three RBI and two runs scored in Friday's 9-4 win over the Cardinals.

Impact Jones had gone seven games without an extra-base hit prior to Friday. The 25-year-old's four hits matched his season high. He's slashing .278/.362/.483 with nine home runs, seven stolen bases, 25 RBI, 24 runs scored and nine doubles over 199 plate appearances. With Randal Grichuk traded to the Angels, more playing time has opened up in the outfield for Jones, while Elehuris Montero and Michael Toglia have shared time at first base.

AUGUST 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in lineup Tuesday Jones (cramps) is back in the lineup Tuesday versus the Padres.

Impact Jones will start in right field and bat sixth for the Rockies after making an early exit from Monday's series opener due to some mild cramping. The 25-year-old has posted an impressive .836 OPS with nine homers and seven steals through 50 major-league games this season.

AUGUST 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out of Monday's lineup Jones (cramps) is not in Monday's lineup against the Padres.

Impact He left Sunday's game with cramping during an at-bat in the eighth inning, and while the removal was deemed precautionary, Jones is still absent Monday with a righty (Seth Lugo) on the hill for San Diego. Michael Toglia is starting in right field and batting sixth.

JULY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Blackmon, Jones star in 5-run fifth, lead Rockies over D-backs 9-4 for first win of season