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Justin Verlander earns a win in final start of year as Giants hold off Rockies 4-3

Justin Verlander struck out seven and walked one over six innings to win his final start in a challenging year, and the San Francisco Giants held off the Colorado Rockies 4-3

SEPTEMBER 27 • Associated Press

Cal Raleigh hits MLB-leading 59th and 60th homers to help the Mariners wrap up AL West

Cal Raleigh hit his major league-leading 59th and 60th home runs of the season and the Seattle Mariners won their fourth AL West title with a 9-2 victory over Colorado on Wednesday...

SEPTEMBER 25 • Associated Press

Kyle Freeland sharp as Rockies beat Angels in home finale Blaine Crim homered, Kyle Freeland pitched six strong innings, and the Colorado Rockies beat the Los Angeles Angels 3-1 in Denver on Sunday...

SEPTEMBER 22 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Angels fall to Rockies, go 1-9 on their final road trip of season Kyle Freeland pitches six solid innings and Blaine Crim homers and drives in two runs to lead the Colorado Rockies to a 3-1 win over the Ang...

SEPTEMBER 21 • LATIMES.COM

Freeland pitches Rockies past Angels 3-1 to win home finale of dreadful season

Kyle Freeland pitched six solid innings, Blaine Crim homered and drove in two runs, and the Colorado Rockies beat the Los Angeles Angels 3-1 in their final home game of a miserable...

SEPTEMBER 21 • Associated Press

Rockies win 7-6 to hand the Angels their eighth straight loss

Brenton Doyle had a tying two-run single and scored the go-ahead run on Ezequiel Tovar’s sacrifice fly in a four-run sixth inning as the Colorado Rockies beat the Los Angeles Angel...

SEPTEMBER 20 • Associated Press

Goes deep twice in loss Crim went 2-for-4 with a pair of solo home runs in Thursday's 9-7 loss to Miami.

Impact The rookie cleared the fence twice Thursday with each drive carrying more than 400 feet, thanks to Coors Field's elevation. Just a week after delivering his first big-league long ball, Crim now owns his first multi-homer performance just 11 games into his MLB career. Since being recalled, the 28-year-old has swung the bat well, posting a .261 average (6-for-23) with three homers, a double, seven RBI and four runs scored across his first six games with Colorado.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Liam Hicks' career-high 4 RBIs help Marlins beat Rockies 9-7 for 3-game sweep

Liam Hicks matched a career high with four RBIs, including his sixth homer of the season, and the Miami Marlins beat the Colorado Rockies 9-7 to complete a three-game sweep

SEPTEMBER 18 • Associated Press

Knocks in two Crim went 1-for-4 with a double and two RBI on Saturday against the Padres.

Impact Crim has started consecutive games at first base due to Warming Bernabel (concussion) being sidelined and Michael Toglia demoted. Crim has made the most of his chances, knocking in five with a double and a home run across his two starts. He has hit sixth and fifth in the order and looks likely to get regular at-bats until Bernabel can return.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Knocks in two Crim went 1-for-4 with a double and two RBI on Saturday against the Padres.

Impact Crim has started consecutive games at first base with Warming Bernabel (concussion) sidelined and Michael Toglia demoted. Crim has made the most of his chances, knocking in five with a double and a home run across his two starts. He has hit sixth and fifth in the order and looks likely to get regular at-bats until Bernabel can return.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Crim makes Rockies grin with homer for his first big league hit SAN DIEGO -- This time, Blaine Crim nailed this first impression. Crim joined the Rockies on Friday and socked his first Major League hit --...

SEPTEMBER 13 • MLB.COM

Blaine Crim's first career homer powers Rockies past Padres Blaine Crim belted a three-run homer Friday night for his first MLB hit and Tanner Gordon pitched into the seventh inning as the visiting Co...

SEPTEMBER 13 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Goes yard in team debut Crim went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in Friday's 4-2 win over San Diego.

Impact Making his Rockies debut, Crim got both his first major-league hit and homer courtesy of a fourth-inning jack. With Warming Bernabel (concussion) on the injured list, Crim has a chance to handle regular at-bats at first base in the interim. Crim has been very productive at the dish at the Triple-A level this season, slashing .281/.370/.494 with 21 big flies, 26 doubles and 85 RBI over 492 plate appearances in the minor leagues.

SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Rookie Crim homers for his 1st MLB hit as the Rockies beat the Padres 4-2

Blaine Crim drove a three-run home run an estimated 439 feet for his first big league hit, Kyle Farmer homered on JP Sears’ next pitch and Tanner Gordon combined with three relieve...

SEPTEMBER 13 • Associated Press

Set for COL debut The Rockies recalled Crim from Triple-A Albuquerque on Friday, Kevin Henry of The Denver Gazette reports.

Impact Colorado claimed Crim off waivers in early August from Texas, and the first baseman has slashed .273/.360/.424 in 114 plate appearances with Albuquerque since. He'll make his Rockies debut if he gets into a game. Crim is expected to serve as the team's primary first baseman while Warming Bernabel (concussion) is sidelined. Michael Toglia was optioned to Triple-A in a corresponding move.

SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Texas Rangers 1B Blaine Crim claimed off waiver wire by Colorado Rockies Crim was a longtime Rangers farmhand after being drafted by Texas in 2019.

AUGUST 3 • DALLASNEWS.COM

Lands in Colorado The Rockies claimed Crim off waivers and optioned him to Triple-A Albuquerque on Sunday.

Impact The 28-year-old Crim went 1-for-11 with one walk and six strikeouts during a brief stint in the big leagues with the Rangers back in May, but he had been raking at Triple-A Round Rock before Texas designated him for assignment Thursday. Over 378 plate appearances with Round Rock, Crim slashed .284/.373/.515 with 18 home runs and three stolen bases. Crim will stick around in the Pacific Coast League and link up with the Rockies' affiliate in Albuquerque, but he could receive another look in the majors before the end of the season if Colorado has a need for a short-side platoon first baseman or designated hitter.

AUGUST 3 • ROTOWIRE

Bumped from 40-man roster Crim was designated for assignment by the Rangers on Thursday, Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact Crim made his very brief big-league debut in early May but has spent nearly the entire 2025 season with Triple-A Round Rock. He maintained a 119 wRC+ at the level, though he is in his age-28 season. His production could be enough to entice a team to claim him on waivers.

JULY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Corey Seager is reinstated by Texas Rangers after shortstop's second IL stint this season

Corey Seager has been reinstated by the Texas Rangers after his second stint on the injured list this season because of a right hamstring strain

MAY 28 • Associated Press

Rangers reinstate Seager from injured list The Rangers reinstated shortstop Corey Seager from the 10-day injured list (right hamstring strain) and optioned infielder Blaine Crim to Tr...

MAY 28 • MLB.COM

Returned to Round Rock The Rangers optioned Crim to Triple-A Round Rock on Wednesday.

Impact Crim was called up from Round Rock on Monday but didn't see any game action. He'll yield his spot on the 26-man roster to Corey Seager (hamstring), who's being activated from the 10-day injured list. Crim has logged a .905 OPS in 180 plate appearances at Triple-A.

MAY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Called up The Rangers recalled Crim from Triple-A Round Rock on Monday.

Impact Crim will join the Rangers for his second big-league stint after going hitless in 11 at-bats at the start of May. He'll likely mix in at first base behind Jake Burger. In 180 plate appearances at Triple-A in 2025, Crim slashed .294/.361/.544 with 10 home runs.

MAY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Texas Rangers recall Jake Burger after first baseman played six games in Triple-A

The Texas Rangers have recalled Jake Burger from Triple-A Round Rock

MAY 12 • Associated Press

Heading back to minors The Rangers optioned Crim to Triple-A Round Rock on Monday.

Impact Called up from Triple-A on May 2 after the struggling Jake Burger was demoted to Round Rock, Crim appeared in five games over his first stint in the big leagues and went 0-for-11 with one walk and six strikeouts. Burger, meanwhile, got on track at Round Rock with a 1.158 OPS over his six games, and the Rangers determined he was ready to replace Crim on the 26-man active roster. Crim should get a chance to play on an everyday basis as he returns to Triple-A.

MAY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Hitless in debut Crim started at first base, batted eighth and went 0-for-3 in Friday's 13-1 loss to Seattle.

Impact Crim made his MLB debut after having his contract selected from Triple-A Round Rock. After Texas optioned Jake Burger to the minors, there's an opportunity for someone to grab the first base job. Crim will be part of the mix. The 27-year-old has played 308 games at Round Rock since 2022 and is well past being considered a prospect.

MAY 3 • ROTOWIRE