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Not starting Thursday Kemp is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Astros, Jenny Cavnar of AT&T SportsNet Rocky Mountain reports.

Impact Kemp has seen some playing time open back up after the Rockies placed Davi Dahl (back) and Chris Owings (hamstring) on the injured list over the last two days, but the 35-year-old still won't be guaranteed a spot in the everyday lineup. While Kemp should at least handle a part-time role at designated hitter in the short term, Rockies manager Bud Black will also likely use that spot in the lineup to give some other everyday players days out of the field.

AUGUST 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Sits again Tuesday Kemp remains out of the lineup Tuesday in Houston, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.

Impact Kemp started nine of the first 10 games in August but has since been in the lineup for just two of the last seven. With a .531 OPS over his last 11 games, it's no surprise to see his opportunities start to fade. Daniel Murphy will rest his legs as the designated hitter Tuesday, with Ryan McMahon starting at first base.

AUGUST 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Retreats to bench Monday Kemp isn't in the lineup Monday against the Astros.

Impact Kemp's bat got hot Sunday as he went 2-for-4 with three runs in the series finale against the Rangers, but he'll get a day off to begin the Rockies' road trip. David Dahl will serve as the designated hitter Monday.

AUGUST 17, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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

Kemp sharing Negro Leagues stars' lessons Jackie Robinson and Don Newcombe came up in that organization,” Kemp said. “I’ve got

AUGUST 16, 2020 • MLB.COM

Sitting again Friday Kemp is out of the lineup Friday against the Rangers.

Impact Kemp finds himself on the bench for the second straight contest while mired in a 4-for-23 slump. Raimel Tapia will serve as the designated hitter Friday for Colorado.

AUGUST 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 13, 2020 • Associated Press

Sitting out series finale Kemp is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Diamondbacks.

Impact Kemp is stuck in a 4-for-23 slump at the plate over his last eight games, so manager Bud Black will keep him on the bench for the second straight day. Charlie Blackmon will get a turn as the designated hitter Wednesday, but Kemp should still be the primary option for those duties if he's able to pick up the pace at the plate in the near future.

AUGUST 12, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to bench Kemp is not starting Tuesday against the Diamondbacks.

Impact Kemp sits after starting nine of the last 10 games. He's looked good at the plate through his first 46 plate appearances for the Rockies this season, hitting .256/.370/462. David Dahl will rest his legs as the designated hitter Tuesday, with Garrett Hampson starting in center field.

AUGUST 11, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Murphy drives in 4, Rockies keep rolling, beat M's 8-4

Daniel Murphy had a key two-run single and later hit a two-run home run, Garrett Hampson and Charlie Blackmon added solo shots, and the Colorado Rockies won for the sixth time in s...

AUGUST 8, 2020 • Associated Press

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AUGUST 6, 2020 • Associated Press

Not starting Wednesday Kemp isn't in the lineup Wednesday against the Giants.

Impact Kemp has been on a tear over four consecutive starts since the Rockies returned to Coors Field, going 4-for-15 with two home runs and five RBI. However, he'll take a breather Wednesday as Charlie Blackmon shifts to designated hitter with Raimel Tapia starting in right field and batting seventh.

AUGUST 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Márquez strikes out 9, Rockies beat Giants 5-2

Germán Márquez struck out nine in efficiently throwing into the eighth and benefited from an overturned home-run call as the rolling Colorado Rockies beat the San Francisco Giants...

AUGUST 5, 2020 • Associated Press

Starting fourth straight game Kemp will serve as the Rockies' designated hitter for the fourth straight game Saturday.

Impact Kemp started just one of the first six games but seems to be trusted with an everyday role at this point, starting once against a lefty followed by three straight starts against righties. He's made a strong impression in his first 20 plate appearances for the Rockies, hitting .353 with a pair of homers and seven RBI.

AUGUST 4, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Mets beat Braves 7-2; Atlanta ace Soroka tears Achilles

AUGUST 4, 2020 • Associated Press

Rockies beat Giants 7-6, match best start in team history

Nolan Arenado hit his first homer of the season to ignite a five-run sixth inning and the Colorado Rockies matched their best start in franchise history by holding on for a 7-6 win...

AUGUST 4, 2020 • Associated Press

Goes yard again Kemp went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run Sunday against the Padres.

Impact Kemp took Zach Davies deep in the fourth inning, yanking an offering down the left field line and well into the stands. It was his second home run of the season and his second in as many games. While Kemp hasn't been a full-time player, he's managed to get on base eight times in 16 plate appearances and also has a double in addition to the pair of home runs.

AUGUST 3, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Goes yard again Kemp went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run Sunday against the Padres.

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

On bench again Sunday Tapia is out of the lineup for Sunday's game versus the Padres.

Impact Tapia hits the bench for the third time in the last four games as he is 2-for-13 to begin the season. Matt Kemp will serve as the designated hitter Sunday and could seize the everyday role if he continues his strong start.

AUGUST 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Angels recover after giving up late lead, beat Astros in 10

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

Rockies Break Scoreless Skid, Edge Rangers Matt Kemp got his first hit as a Colorado Rockie and drove in a run, David Dahl had a single and an RBI, and the Rockies beat the Texas Rang...

JULY 26, 2020 • NYTIMES.COM

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JULY 20, 2020 • Associated Press

Sunday's Transactions

JULY 19, 2020 • Associated Press

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Gray strikes out 7 as Rockies beat Rangers 10-6

This Date in Baseball-Aug 14

Murphy drives in 4, Rockies keep rolling, beat M's 8-4

This Date in Baseball-Week Ahead

Márquez strikes out 9, Rockies beat Giants 5-2

Mets beat Braves 7-2; Atlanta ace Soroka tears Achilles

Rockies beat Giants 7-6, match best start in team history

Senzatela sharp over 6 innings, Rockies hold off Padres 9-6

Angels recover after giving up late lead, beat Astros in 10

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

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