RYAN MCMAHON NEWS

Goes deep in loss McMahon went 2-for-4 with a solo shot in Sunday's 11-3 loss to the Dodgers.

Impact McMahon's fourth-inning shot tied the game up at 2-2 before the Dodgers erupted for nine more runs. With three homers in the last four games, the 25-year-old is up to six long balls and 17 RBI with an .802 OPS on the season.

AUGUST 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers pound 7 homers, beat Rockies 11-3 to finish sweep

Kiké Hernández hit a three-run drive and Mookie Betts went deep twice in the Dodgers’ seven-homer attack, powering Los Angeles past the Colorado Rockies 11-3 for a three-game sweep

AUGUST 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Slugs two homers McMahon went 2-for-3 with two walks, two home runs, four RBI and two runs scored Thursday against the Astros.

Impact McMahon's big day at the plate began in the second inning, when he took Cristian Javier deep for a two-run shot. He doubled down on the production with another two-run homer in the fifth frame. McMahon now has five home runs on the season, all of which have come at Coors Field. Across 94 plate appearances, McMahon has managed a .225/.330/.475 line to this point in the campaign.

AUGUST 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Astros top Rockies 2-1 in 11; Greinke, Senzatela fine thru 9

Myles Straw’s RBI single with one out in the 11th inning lifted the Houston Astros over the Colorado Rockies 2-1 and extended their winning streak to a season-high six games

AUGUST 18, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Blasts third homer McMahon went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run Sunday against the Rangers.

Impact McMahon took Kolby Allard deep in the second inning to jumpstart the Rockies offense. It was his third home run of the season and second in his last four starts. All three of his long balls have come at home this season, and he has reached base in just seven of 33 plate appearances on the road. He and the Rockies will be away from Coors Field for five of seven contests in the upcoming week.

AUGUST 17, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

White Sox hit 4 consecutive homers in victory over Cardinals

AUGUST 17, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gray strikes out 7 as Rockies beat Rangers 10-6

Jon Gray struck out seven over a season-high seven solid innings and was backed by a 14-hit attack as the Colorado Rockies beat the Texas Rangers 10-6

AUGUST 16, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Delivers three-run homer McMahon went 2-for-5 with a three-run home run and three strikeouts during Wednesday's 13-7 loss to the Diamondbacks.

Impact The 25-year-old crushed the three-run shot to left field Wednesday to give the Rockies a brief lead, but he still managed to whiff three times for the third straight game. McMahon is off to a tough start this season with a .220/.299/.390 slash line, two homers and 28 strikeouts through 67 plate appearances.

AUGUST 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs top Tribe 7-2; Chicago's 12-3 start is best in 50 years

AUGUST 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dbacks bop Rockies 13-7; Blackmon hitless, drops under .500

Starling Marte homered and drove in four runs as the Arizona Diamondbacks battered the Colorado Rockies 13-7 in a Coors Field slugfest featuring 34 hits, but none by blistering Cha...

AUGUST 12, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not in Monday's lineup McMahon will not start Monday against the Diamondbacks, Jenny Cavnar of AT&T SportsNet Rocky Mountain reports.

Impact McMahon sits against lefty Robbie Ray, though it doesn't appear as though he's heading for a platoon role, as he started against each of the first six southpaws the Rockies have faced this season. Chris Owings will start at second base in his absence.

AUGUST 10, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Tuesday McMahon is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Giants.

Impact McMahon started each of the first nine games of the season but will hit the bench Tuesday even with a righty (Kevin Gausman) on the hill for San Francisco. Chris Owings gets the start at second base.

AUGUST 4, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Clubs first homer McMahon went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run and two runs scored Sunday against the Padres.

Impact McMahon took Tim Hill deep in the sixth inning, driving a ball just over the center field wall. It was his first home run of the season. While he's managed to reach base 11 times in his first 34 plate appearances, McMahon has struck out at least once in each of his starts this season. That has given him an inflated strikeout rate of 38 percent, a troubling mark even over a small sample size.

AUGUST 3, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Clubs first homer McMahon went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run and two runs scored Sunday against the Padres.

Impact McMahon took Tim Hill deep in the sixth inning, driving a ball just over the center field wall. It was his first home run of the season. While he's managed to reach base 11 times in his first 34 plate appearances, McMahon has struck out at least once in each of his starts this season. That has given him an inflated strikeout rate of 38 percent, a troubling mark even over a small sample size.

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 9-6

AUGUST 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pham, Tatis homer in 9th, Padres rally, beat Rockies 8-7

Tommy Pham hit a three-run homer in the ninth after Fernando Tatis Jr. tied it with two outs and the San Diego Padres rallied for an 8-7 win over Colorado to spoil the Rockies’ hom...

AUGUST 1, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Judge homers again, Yankees roll past Red Sox 5-1

AUGUST 1, 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

Story hits 2 HRs after Kluber exit, Rockies top Rangers 5-2

Trevor Story homered twice for Colorado after Corey Kluber left his Texas debut with shoulder tightness, and the Rockies beat the Rangers 5-2

JULY 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Set for reserve role Rodgers is expected to be begin the season on the major-league roster and should see occasional starts at second base, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

Impact The 23-year-old availability for original Opening Day was in doubt as he continued his recovery from shoulder surgery last June, but he completed his rehab and will be available for the start of the shortened season. The starting jobs in the middle infield are locked up by Trevor Story and Ryan McMahon, but Rodgers could still see some starts at second base when McMahon covers first base in place of Daniel Murphy. However, Garrett Hampson and Chris Owings will also be competing for those opportunities.

JULY 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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 year

JULY 16, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ryan McMahon’s grand slam helps Rockies stave off late push by Padres in MLB The Show 20 First baseman Ryan McMahon crushed a grand in the first inning to lead the Rockies to a 7-5 win Friday over the Padres in their three-game s...

JUNE 19, 2020 • DENVERPOST.COM