SAM HILLIARD NEWS

Not in lineup against southpaw Hilliard isn't starting Wednesday against the Nationals.

Impact Hilliard went 1-for-4 with a double in Tuesday's series opener against Washington, but he'll head to the bench with left-hander Patrick Corbin on the mound Wednesday. Connor Joe will start in left field while Yonathan Daza enters the lineup in center.

MAY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sits Sunday Hilliard is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Reds, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

Impact Yonathan Daza will get a look in center field while Hilliard sits out after he started in each of the past three games while going 1-for-8 with a triple, four walks and an RBI during that stretch. While Kris Bryant (back) is stuck on the injured list, Hilliard looks like he'll see steady reps in the outfield alongside Charlie Blackmon and Randal Grichuk.

MAY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rockies place struggling Kris Bryant on IL with sore back

The Colorado Rockies placed struggling left fielder Kris Bryant on the 10-day injured list because of back pain

APRIL 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Reaches base three times Hilliard went 1-for-2 with two walks, a triple and an RBI on Thursday against the Phillies.

Impact Hilliard led off the third inning with a triple but was ultimately stranded there. However, he still had a productive day after grounding into a fielder's choice in the seventh frame to deliver the team's only run of the contest. He's stuck in a fourth outfielder role, though he has drawn seven starts in the last 14 games -- in part due to injuries to Garrett Hampson (hand) and more recently Kris Bryant (back). Hilliard hasn't taken advantage of that opportunity, as he has only six hits across 23 at-bats with three RBI and three runs scored.

APRIL 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Phillies finish 4-game sweep of Rockies behind ace Wheeler

Zack Wheeler tossed one-hit ball over six shutout innings and Alec Bohm homered to help the Philadelphia Phillies complete a four-game sweep of the Colorado Rockies with a 7-1 vict...

APRIL 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Back in bench role Hilliard is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Phillies.

Impact Hilliard picked up three starts in the Rockies' last four games, but two of those came while Randal Grichuk was tending to a sore back. Grichuk has returned to the lineup for the past two contests and hasn't experienced any setbacks, so Hilliard looks like he'll be relegated to fourth-outfielder duties for the foreseeable future.

APRIL 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kuhl leads Rockies over Phillies 4-1, leaves with injury

Chad Kuhl pitched six scoreless innings during his home debut with the Rockies before leaving with what appeared to be a cut near the middle finger of his pitching hand, and Charli...

APRIL 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Takes advantage of chance to start Hilliard went 1-for-4 with a double, two RBI and one run scored Friday against the Cubs.

Impact Hilliard drew only his second start of the season, replacing Randal Grichuk in center field. He came to the plate with two runners in scoring position in the fourth inning and delivered a two-RBI double. Without an injury ahead of him, Hilliard appears in line for a bench role this season, as he has earned just nine plate appearances across Colorado's first seven games.

APRIL 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Trejo's 3-run homer leads Rockies over Cubs 6-5

Alan Trejo hit a three-run homer in his second at-bat this season, and the Colorado Rockies overcame a tough start by Germán Márquez to beat the Chicago Cubs 6-5

APRIL 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Connor Joe homers in 8th, Rockies hold off Dodgers 3-2

Connor Joe drove in two runs, including a go-ahead solo homer in the eighth inning, and closer Daniel Bard struck out the side in the ninth to help the Colorado Rockies beat the Lo...

APRIL 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not starting Opening Day Hilliard is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Dodgers.

Impact Hilliard was the presumed primary starter in center field to open the season for the Rockies, but he'll instead begin the campaign on the bench. Randal Grichuk, who was recently acquired from Toronto, will start in center and figures to cut into Hilliard's playing time. Kris Bryant and Charlie Blackmon will start in left and right field, respectively, while Connor Joe serves as the designated hitter.

APRIL 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Spring struggles continue Hilliard went 0-for-3 with a strikeout in Wednesday's Cactus League loss to the Diamondbacks.

Impact Hilliard appeared in 82 games for Colorado last year, but he hasn't been helping his case for playing time this spring. Across nine Cactus League appearances, he's hit just .190 with a homer, four runs, three RBI, three stolen bases and 10 strikeouts. If Hilliard's struggles carry over into the regular season, Garrett Hampson and Yonathan Daza will likely wind up seeing increased playing time in center field.

MARCH 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Two weeks from opening day, MLB teams work to set rosters

In this year’s lightning-round version of spring training, just two weeks remain until Major League Baseball’s opening day on April 7

MARCH 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Blue Jays trade Grichuk and $9.7M to Rockies for Tapia

The Toronto Blue Jays have traded outfielder Randal Grichuk and just over $9.7 million to the Colorado Rockies for outfielder Raimel Tapia and minor league infielder Adrian Pinto

MARCH 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Focused on subtle adjustments, Hilliard ready to take the next step SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- A subtle change in Sam Hilliard 's hand positioning at the plate was the most visible adjustment that led the Rockies c...

MARCH 16, 2022 • MLB.COM

Is it Hilliard's time to take next step for Rox? DENVER -- No matter how the Rockies improve their lineup through free agency and trades this winter, there will always be room -- and need -...

NOVEMBER 12, 2021 • MLB.COM

Homers again Saturday Hilliard went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 11-2 loss to the Diamondbacks.

Impact Hilliard hit a solo shot off Zac Gallen in the third inning to put the Rockies on the board. However, he struck out in his other three plate appearances. He has three long balls and 10 RBI in his last 12 games, but carries a 38.3 K%. The 27-year-old is slashing .213/.291/.464 with 14 homers, 34 RBI and 31 runs scored in 234 plate appearances this season.

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Diamondbacks blast Rockies 11-2, end losing streak at 5

Pavin Smith reached base five times and Arizona chased Antonio Senzatela with a six-run first inning in an 11-2 victory over the Colorado Rockies

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Provides big homer in comeback win HIlliard went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run and a walk Friday in a 9-7 victory versus Arizona.

Impact The outfielder struck out twice in three at-bats, but he made up for the whiffs with a three-run sixth-inning blast that brought Colorado within a run in a game during which they once trailed by seven. Hilliard is still batting only .213 on the campaign, but he has been better in recent weeks, slashing .296/.377/.574 with four homers, 13 RBI and two stolen bases in 17 games since Sept. 9.

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gallen expected to start as Arizona hosts Colorado

The Diamondbacks are expected to send Zac Gallen to the mound Saturday and the Rockies plan to give Antonio Senzatela the start

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rockies rally from seven-run deficit, beat Diamondbacks 9-7

Trevor Story hit a go-ahead single in the ninth after Dom Nunez tied it with a pinch-hit solo homer and the Colorado Rockies rallied from a seven-run deficit to beat the Arizona Di...

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Swipes bag Wednesday Hilliard went 1-for-5 with a pair of RBI and a stolen base in Wednesday's 10-5 win over Washington.

Impact The outfielder has hit safely in his last two games after going on an 0-for-11 skid in the three contests before that. Hilliard hasn't had a great year with the bat, slashing .211/.288/.441 across 226 plate appearances. He's added 12 home runs, 30 RBI, 29 runs scored and four steals in 78 games. He's received regular playing time across the outfield in September despite the poor batting numbers.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cool Story: Shortstop has 4 hits, Rox beat Nationals 10-5

Trevor Story had four hits in what could be his final appearance at Coors Field with Colorado and the Rockies beat the Washington Nationals 10-5 in a game delayed two hours by rain

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Slugs three-run homer Hilliard went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run Wednesday against the Dodgers.

Impact Hilliard took Alex Vesia yard in the seventh inning to record his 12th home run of the season. The long ball was Hilliard's third in his last nine appearances, during which time he has also hit .320. However, even with this nice stretch, Hilliard is hitting just .202/.279/.455 across 197 plate appearances on the season.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers fall 2 games back in NL West, lose to Rockies 10-5

Sam Hilliard lined a three-run homer, C

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS