Gonzalez expected to start for the Rockies against Dodgers
The Rockies will start Chi Chi Gonzalez on Friday and the Dodgers are expected to counter with David PriceJULY 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Gomber back from injured list, pitches Rockies past Mariners
Austin Gomber pitched effectively for six innings in his return from the injured list, Dom Nunez hit a three-run double in a five-run first inning and the Colorado Rockies beat the...JULY 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Returns to lineup Tapia (undisclosed) is starting Wednesday's game against the Mariners.
Impact Tapia had been out of the lineup during each of the last three games, but he appeared as a pinch hitter and drew a walk in Tuesday's loss to Seattle. He'll lead off in his return to the starting nine Wednesday.
JULY 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Seattle to visit Colorado Wednesday
The Rockies will start Austin Gomber on Wednesday while the Mariners have yet to announce who will take the moundJULY 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Remains out Tuesday Tapia (undisclosed) remains out of the starting lineup Tuesday against the Mariners but will resume baseball activities prior to the game, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.
Impact It's still not clear what has kept Tapia out of the lineup for the past three games. He will remain out of the starting nine Tuesday, but his participation in baseball activities indicates that he has a chance to be back in the lineup for Wednesday's series finale.
JULY 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Marquez scheduled to start as Colorado hosts Seattle
The Mariners will start Marco Gonzales on Tuesday and the Rockies are expected to counter with German MarquezJULY 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Notes: Tapia sits; Rodgers bats second DENVER -- Raimel Tapia was out of the lineup for the third straight game, and the way he looked before Sunday's finale against the Dodgers i...
JULY 18, 2021 • MLB.COM
Out again Sunday Tapia (undisclosed) is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Dodgers.
Impact It remains unclear what is causing Tapia's absence from the lineup after he was a late scratch Saturday. The Rockies have a day off Monday, so perhaps the outfielder will be ready to return from whatever he's dealing with Tuesday against Seattle. Chris Owings is playing left field and batting eighth Sunday.
JULY 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Price, Dodgers to take on Gray, Rockies
The Rockies will send Jon Gray to the mound Sunday and the Dodgers plan to give David Price the startJULY 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Late scratch Saturday Tapia was scratched from Saturday's lineup against the Dodgers for a currently unknown reason.
Impact Tapia was originally slated to bat leadoff as the left fielder, but now he's absent from the starting nine for the second game in a row. While the Rockies have not formally announced why the outfielder was removed from the lineup, all signs point toward him dealing with some sort of issue. The club figures to provide an update later Saturday.
JULY 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Out of lineup Friday Tapia isn't starting Friday's game against the Dodgers.
Impact Tapia drew seven straight starts ahead of the All-Star break, but he'll retreat to the bench in the Rockies' first game back. Chris Owings will start in left field and bat eighth.
JULY 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Weathers expected to start as San Diego hosts Colorado
The Rockies will start Jon Gray on Sunday and the Padres are expected to counter with Ryan WeathersJULY 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Two more steals Tapia went 1-for-3 with a run, two walks and two stolen bases in a 3-0 victory over the Padres on Saturday.
Impact Tapia reached base and stole second in the first and third, scored in the fifth and walked in the seventh to reach base three times in a game for the first time in July. The lefty now has 10 steals since the start of June and a career-high 15, which ranks eighth in the majors.
JULY 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Marquez dominates for 7, pitches Rockies past Padres 3-0
German Marquez pitched seven dominant innings, limiting the Padres to three hits and leading the Colorado Rockies over San Diego 3-0JULY 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nunez, Rockies avoid sweep, beat D-Backs for rare road win
Light-hitting Dom Nunez doubled twice and singled as the Colorado Rockies avoided a three-game sweep by the team with the worst record in the majors, beating the Arizona Diamondbac...JULY 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Faria scheduled to start as Arizona hosts Colorado
The Diamondbacks will roll out Jake Faria to the mound Thursday and the Rockies will give Chi Chi Gonzalez the startJULY 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Swipes 13th bag Tapia went 1-for-3 with an RBI and a stolen base in Tuesday's loss to the Diamondbacks.
Impact Tapia came up with an RBI single in the fifth inning to plate Colorado's second run. He subsequently swiped second base, but the Rockies were unable to bring him home. Through five games in July, Tapia is batting .308 (4-for-13) with a pair of runs and a pair of steals.
JULY 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Diamondbacks walk off on hit batsman, beat Rockies 4-3
David Peralta was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded to force in the winning run and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Colorado Rockies 4-3JULY 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kelly expected to start as Diamondbacks host the Rockies
The Rockies will start Jon Gray on Tuesday and the Diamondbacks are expected to counter with Merrill KellyJULY 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Steals base in win Tapia went 2-for-4 with a stolen base and a run scored in Sunday's 3-2 win over the Cardinals.
Impact Tapia notched a pair of singles Sunday afternoon and ended up crossing home to tie the game up in the eighth. He also recorded his 12th steal of the year and has double-digit steals for the first time in his career. The 27-year-old is turning in another productive season, slashing .292/.340/.401 with five homers, 38 RBI, 50 runs scored and a 24:46 BB:K over 338 plate appearances.
JULY 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Story hits 3-run homer in 7th, Rockies hold off Cards 3-2
Trevor Story snapped a scoreless tie with a three-run homer in the seventh inning and the Colorado Rockies held off the St. Louis Cardinals 3-2JULY 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Takes seat Saturday Tapia isn't starting Saturday against the Cardinals.
Impact Tapia will be out of the lineup for the second time in the last three games after he went 0-for-4 with a walk in Friday's loss. Yonathan Daza will shift to left field while Garrett Hampson takes over in center.
JULY 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Not starting Thursday Tapia isn't starting Thursday's game against the Cardinals.
Impact Tapia will get a breather after he went 2-for-9 with a double, two runs, two RBI, a stolen base and a walk across the last two games. Yonathan Daza will start in left field while Garrett Hampson starts in center.
JULY 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
On bench Sunday Tapia is out of the lineup Sunday at Milwaukee, Danielle Allentuck of The Denver Gazette reports.
Impact Tapia started the past 12 games and will head to the bench after posting an .849 OPS during that stretch. Yonathan Daza, Garrett Hampson and Chris Owings will start from left to right in the outfield.
JUNE 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Lauer scheduled to start for Milwaukee against Colorado
The Rockies will start Chi Chi Gonzalez on Sunday while the Brewers are expected to counter with Eric LauerJUNE 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
