C.J. CRON NEWS

Blackmon's 3-run HR caps comeback as Rockies, Giants split

Charlie Blackmon hit a three-run, two-out homer off Camilo Doval to cap a comeback from a four-run deficit in the final inning, giving the Colorado Rockies an 8-6 win over the San...

MAY 5, 2021 • Associated Press

Out of Sunday's lineup Cron is not in the lineup Sunday against the Diamondbacks, Danielle Allentuck of The Denver Gazette reports.

Impact The 31-year-old will take a seat for the first time since April 11, as he's posted a 1.018 OPS with four homers, 12 RBI and 11 runs over the past 16 games. Matt Adams will receive the start at first base for the Rockies in Cron's absence.

MAY 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kelly scheduled to start as Arizona hosts Colorado

The Rockies will start Chi Chi Gonzalez on Sunday and the Diamondbacks are expected to counter with Merrill Kelly

MAY 2, 2021 • Associated Press

D-Backs' Bumgarner wins 3rd straight start, 7-2 over Rockies

Madison Bumgarner followed his seven-inning no-hitter by allowing one run over five innings and sparked a four-run third-inning rally with a single to lead the Arizona Diamondbacks...

MAY 1, 2021 • Associated Press

Bumgarner scheduled to start as Arizona hosts Colorado

The Rockies will start Jon Gray on Friday while the Diamondbacks are expected to counter with Madison Bumgarner

APRIL 30, 2021 • Associated Press

Smacks fourth homer Cron went 2-for-3 with two walks, a solo home run and two runs scored Tuesday against the Giants.

Impact Cron provided some insurance in the 10th inning by blasting his fourth home run of the season, which put the Rockies up by three runs. After connecting for only three extra-base hits in his first 14 games, Cron has hit all four of his home runs with an additional double in his last seven contests. Through 81 plate appearances, Cron is now hitting .271/.370/.500.

APRIL 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Wood expected to start as Giants host the Rockies

The Rockies will start German Marquez on Wednesday while the Giants are expected to counter with Alex Wood

APRIL 28, 2021 • Associated Press

Rockies finally win on the road, beat Giants 7-5 in 10

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APRIL 28, 2021 • Associated Press

Launches another home run Cron went 4-for-5 with a two-run homer and also scored twice in Sunday's 12-2 win over the Phillies.

Impact Cron had three singles in Sunday's blowout win before showcasing some late power when he launched a two-run blast to left-center in the eighth to put the Rockies up 12-2. The 31-year-old had a really slow start to the season but has started to find his swing as he's slashing .371/.421/.686 with three home runs, 10 RBI and six runs scored over his last 10 games.

APRIL 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Story slam overcomes 2 Harper homers, Rockies top Phils 12-2

Trevor Story hit a grand slam to cap a seven-run fourth inning, letting loose a shout to his dugout and a big bat flip, and the Colorado Rockies overcame two solo home runs by Bryc...

APRIL 25, 2021 • Associated Press

Bashes second homer Cron went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Friday's 5-4 win over the Phillies.

Impact Two games after smacking his first home run of the campaign, Cron went deep again Friday, tying the game with a two-run shot off Vince Velasquez in the fourth inning. He now has nine RBI on the season and is slashing .200/.313/.382 across 64 plate appearances.

APRIL 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Urquidy, Astros to take on Gomber, Rockies

The Astros will start Jose Urquidy on Wednesday while the Rockies are expected to counter with Austin Gomber

APRIL 21, 2021 • Associated Press

Urquidy, Astros to take on Gomber, Rockies

The Astros will start Jose Urquidy on Wednesday while the Rockies are expected to counter with Austin Gomber

APRIL 21, 2021 • Associated Press

Drives offense with five RBI Cron went 2-for-4 with a home run, a double and five RBI in Tuesday's 6-2 win over the Astros.

Impact Cron was responsible for almost all of the Rockies' runs in the contest, driving in a pair with a double in the sixth inning before blasting a three-run shot in the eighth. The home run was the first of the regular season for the slugger after he went deep five times during spring straining. Cron boosted his average to .208 with the two-hit performance.

APRIL 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nick Groke: C.J. Cron hit a three-run homer and doubled for... - The Athletic C.J. Cron hit a three-run homer and doubled for five RBIs in the Rockies' 6-2 win over the Astros at Coors Field on Tuesday. Jon Gray, in an...

APRIL 21, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Cron's 5 RBIs key Rockies' 6-2 win over Astros

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APRIL 21, 2021 • Associated Press

Garcia scheduled to start for Astros at Rockies

The Astros will start Luis Garcia on Tuesday while the Rockies are expected to counter with Jon Gray

APRIL 20, 2021 • Associated Press

Garcia scheduled to start for Astros at Rockies

The Astros will start Luis Garcia on Tuesday while the Rockies are expected to counter with Jon Gray

APRIL 20, 2021 • Associated Press

Stroman's 8 innings, backhand grab lift Mets over Rox 2-1

Marcus Stroman pitched eight innings of one-run ball and made a dazzling defensive play, catcher James McCann threw out Trevor Story attempting to steal second for the final out an...

APRIL 18, 2021 • Associated Press

DeGrom strikes out 9 in row as Mets split with Rockies

Jacob deGrom struck out nine straight batters against Colorado, falling one shy of matching Tom Seaver’s major league record

APRIL 18, 2021 • Associated Press

Mets' deGrom strikes out 9 in row, 1 shy of Seaver's record

New York Mets pitcher Jacob deGrom struck out nine straight batters against Colorado, falling one shy of matching the major league record set 51 years earlier by Mets great Tom Sea...

APRIL 17, 2021 • Associated Press

Notes: Cron's struggles; injury updates First baseman C.J. Cron was one of the Rockies’ hottest hitters in Spring Training, but when the regular-season lights came on, the struggle...

APRIL 16, 2021 • MLB.COM

Turner powers Dodgers past Rockies 4-2 for 5th straight win

The Los Angeles Dodgers beat Colorado 4-2 for their fifth consecutive win and the Rockies' fifth straight loss

APRIL 15, 2021 • Associated Press

Not starting Sunday Cron is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Giants, Danielle Allentuck of The Denver Gazette reports.

Impact Josh Fuentes will take over at first base while Cron sits for the second time in less than a week. Following a productive spring training, Cron has struggled to get going at the plate, despite making six of his eight starts at Coors Field. Cron has recorded four hits -- two doubles and two singles -- while striking out 11 times in 27 at-bats.

APRIL 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Johnny Cueto pitches Giants past Rockies 3-1 in home opener

Johnny Cueto got within an out of a complete game, Brandon Crawford broke up a scoreless tie with a bases-loaded, two-run double in the seventh inning, and the San Francisco Giants...

APRIL 9, 2021 • Associated Press