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Cron homers twice with slam in Rockies' 13-8 win over Miami

AUGUST 8, 2021 • Associated Press

C.J. Cron homers twice, Rockies rout Marlins 14-2

AUGUST 7, 2021 • Associated Press

Swinging hot bat Hilliard went 1-for-4 with a solo home run Thursday against the Cubs

Impact Hilliard was one of three Rockies to take Jake Arrieta yard in the game, with his home coming in the fourth inning. Hilliard has now homered three times in his last four games, bringing his total on the season to seven. He's also managed two multi-hit games in that four-game stretch, though he's struck out five times in 16 plate appearances. Hilliard has struggled to make consistent contact all season, as he now has a 37.6 percent strikeout rate to go along with a .190/.269/.488 line across 93 plate appearances.

AUGUST 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Still here: Story homers twice, Rockies beat Cubs 6-5

Trevor Story hit two home runs, including a go-ahead two-run drive in the fifth inning, and the Colorado Rockies hung on to beat the Chicago Cubs 6-5

AUGUST 5, 2021 • Associated Press

Wisdom's 3-run double lifts Cubs over Rockies, 3-2

Patrick Wisdom hit a three-run double to back a solid outing from Alec Mills and lead the Chicago Cubs past the Colorado Rockies 3-2

AUGUST 5, 2021 • Associated Press

Goes deep again Tuesday Hilliard went 2-for-3 with a three-run home run, a double, a walk, four total RBI and two total runs Tuesday in a 13-6 rout of the Cubs.

Impact The outfielder plated all four of his RBI between the fourth and sixth innings with a three-run homer and a run-scoring double. He has logged consecutive multi-hit contests and has homered in each of those two games. Since July 27, Hilliard is batting .333 (7-for-21) with three long balls, eight RBI and one stolen base.

AUGUST 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Díaz hits slam, Freeland earns win as Rockies top Cubs 13-6

Elías Díaz hit a grand slam, Kyle Freeland got his first win in more than a month and the Colorado Rockies beat the Chicago Cubs 13-6

AUGUST 4, 2021 • Associated Press

Blasts fifth homer Sunday Hilliard went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 8-1 loss to the Padres.

Impact Hilliard slammed a solo home run off Reiss Knehr in the second inning. It was the only extra-base hit for the Rockies, and he was the only player to get two hits in the game for them. The positive offensive showing came after Hilliard went hitless in his previous four games. The 27-year-old is slashing .176/.247/.419 with five long balls, nine RBI and 12 runs in 81 plate appearances.

AUGUST 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cronenworth and Kim lead Padres past Colorado 8-1

Ha-Seong Kim homered and drove in three runs, and Jake Cronenworth contributed three hits to lead the San Diego Padres to an 8-1 victory and a split of a four-game series against t...

AUGUST 1, 2021 • Associated Press

Hilliard talks HR with father; Deadline chatter ANAHEIM -- The Rockies’ Sam Hilliard turned a good beginning into a rout Tuesday night with his fourth-inning, pinch-hit three-run homer in...

JULY 29, 2021 • MLB.COM

Gonzalez expected to start for the Rockies against Angels

The Angels will roll out Andrew Heaney to the mound Wednesday and the Rockies plan to give Chi Chi Gonzalez the start

JULY 28, 2021 • Associated Press

Enjoys perfect night at plate Hilliard went 3-for-3 with a three-run home run, an additional run scored and a walk in a 12-3 win over the Angels on Tuesday.

Impact Hilliard didn't start the contest, but he still nabbed four plate appearances after C.J. Cron (groin) was removed following his second at-bat. Hilliard reached base in each of his trips to the plate, and he produced a three-run homer to right field in the fourth inning that extended Colorado's lead to nine runs. The multi-hit game was the first of the campaign for Hilliard, who is still batting a paltry .186 on the season.

JULY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ohtani hits MLB-best 36th HR but Angels routed by Rockies

Shohei Ohtani hit his major league-leading 36th home run, one of the few highlights for the Los Angeles Angels in a 12-3 loss to the Colorado Rockies

JULY 28, 2021 • Associated Press

Delivers pinch-hit home run Hilliard went 1-for-1 with a solo home run in Friday's 9-6 win over the Dodgers.

Impact Hilliard stepped up in the ninth in the pitcher's spot and delivered a go-ahead home run to put the Rockies up 6-5 in the ninth. The Dodgers would end up scoring to send things into extra innings but Hilliard notched his first RBI since being recalled July 16. The 27-year-old will see an occasional start but will mostly come off the bench while he's up with the big club. He's slashing .149/.200/.404 with three homers, five RBI, eight runs scored and a 3:22 BB:K over 50 plate appearances.

JULY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rockies rally, win in 10th as Dodgers' bullpen woes continue

Trevor Story homered and drove in the go-ahead run in the 10th inning as the Colorado Rockies took advantage of the Dodgers’ recent bullpen woes, beating Los Angeles 9-6

JULY 24, 2021 • Associated Press

Hilliard back: 'A completely different player' DENVER -- Through no request of his own, Rockies outfielder Sam Hilliard makes folks dream. He is 6-foot-5, around 240 pounds, and is blesse...

JULY 18, 2021 • MLB.COM

Recalled Friday Hilliard was recalled from Triple-A Albuquerque prior to Friday's game against the Dodgers.

Impact Hilliard will rejoin the big club for the first time since early May with four Rockies landing on the COVID-19 injured list. Hilliard struck out 19 times while slashing .108/.154/.324 across 39 plate appearances during his initial stint with Colorado this season. He's is not starting Friday and will likely serve as a reserve outfielder for the time being.

JULY 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Yanks, Rockies deal with COVID surges after All-Star break

For the first time in months, COVID-19 is creating chaos around Major League Baseball

JULY 16, 2021 • Associated Press

Sent back down Hilliard was optioned to Triple-A Albuquerque on Wednesday.

Impact Hilliard was called up by the Rockies on Monday and appeared off the bench in the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader. He scored a run but will now return to Triple-A now that the minor-league season is underway. Hilliard has hit .108 with two home runs and four RBI in 20 major-league games to begin the season.

MAY 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Back in big leagues Hilliard was recalled by the Rockies on Monday.

Impact Hilliard was sent down Thursday after hitting .108/.154/.324 through his first 39 plate appearances, striking out 19 times. It's not clear if he'll be able to carve out regular at-bats this time around unless his performances dramatically improve. Carlos Estevez (finger) landed on the injured list in a corresponding move.

MAY 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rockies game against Giants postponed due to rain

The Colorado Rockies have postponed their game against San Francisco due to rain

MAY 3, 2021 • Associated Press

Smith leads stellar D-backs' bullpen in 5-3 win over Rockies

Eduardo Escobar hit a go-ahead triple, Josh Rojas connected for a solo homer and the Arizona Diamondbacks climbed out of an early three-run hole to beat the Colorado Rockies 5-3 on...

APRIL 30, 2021 • Associated Press

Rockies select contract of veteran first baseman Matt Adams

The Colorado Rockies selected the contract of veteran first baseman Matt Adams from the team's alternate training site

APRIL 29, 2021 • Associated Press

Sent down by Colorado Hilliard was optioned to the Rockies' alternate training site Thursday.

Impact Hilliard slashed .108/.154/.324 with two home runs and four RBI to begin the season but only started in six of his 19 appearances. He'll now attempt to right the ship at the alternate training site but could return to the major-league club if the Rockies need outfield depth. Matt Adams' contract was selected by the Rockies in a corresponding move, while right-hander Ashton Goudeau was designated for assignment.

APRIL 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ump Danley hit in mask by foul, exits Giants-Rockies game

Plate umpire Kerwin Danley was hit in the mask by a foul ball and left the field, causing the game between the Colorado Rockies and San Francisco Giants to be delayed several minut...

APRIL 28, 2021 • Associated Press

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