SAN DIEGO (AP) — The Colorado Rockies saw how much Daniel Murphy wanted his first season with the team to be a memorable one. That eagerness may have backfired. General manager Jeff Bridich said the veteran first baseman may have rushed back too soon from a broken left index finger he injured diving for a sharp grounder in the second game of the year at Miami. He missed nearly a month, but perhaps should have waited longer. “So the reality of his season by 48 hours deep was just bad luck, broken finger playing a game," Colorado general manager Jeff Bridich said Tuesday at the winter meetings. “He probably came back too quickly, and for the right reasons. "Anytime a guy switches to a new team, a new organization, he's built to want to hold up what he signed up for. I know he was frustrated at the time and wanting to get back to try to do his part and feeling responsible to that. Looking back on it, he probably came back too early. That didn't help, either.” Murphy wore a splint on the finger... [More]

SAN DIEGO (AP) — The Colorado Rockies saw how much Daniel Murphy wanted his first season with the team to be a memorable one. That eagerness may have backfired. General manager Jeff Bridich said the veteran first baseman may have rushed back too soon from a broken left index finger he injured diving for a sharp grounder in the second game of the year at Miami. He missed nearly a month, but perhaps should have waited longer. “So the reality of his season by 48 hours deep was just bad luck, broken finger playing a game," Colorado general manager Jeff Bridich said Tuesday at the winter meetings. “He probably came back too quickly, and for the right reasons. "Anytime a guy switches to a new team, a new organization, he's built to want to hold up what he signed up for. I know he was frustrated at the time and wanting to get back to try to do his part and feeling responsible to that. Looking back on it, he probably came back too early. That didn't help, either.” Murphy wore a splint on the finger... [More]

Oct. 211959 — The Major League Players Association approved two All-Star Games in 1960, to be held at Kansas City's Municipal Stadium and New York's Yankee Stadium.1973 — Bert Campaneris and Reggie Jackson hit two-run homers in the third inning as the Oakland A's defeated the New York Mets 5-2 in Game 7 of the World Series. It was the second straight World Championship for the A's.1975 — Carlton Fisk broke up one of the best games in World Series history with a homer in the 12th inning to give the Boston Red Sox a 7-6 victory against the Cincinnati Reds, forcing a seventh game.1976 — The Cincinnati Reds won the World Series in four games with a 7-2 victory over the New York Yankees. Johnny Bench had two home runs for five RBIs. It was the Reds' second straight championship and marked the first time a team had swept the playoffs and World Series.1980 — The Philadelphia Phillies became World Series champions for the first time in their 98-year history with a 4-1 triumph over the Kansas City... [More]

Oct. 201910 — Philadelphia's Jack Coombs, on one day of rest, had a complete-game victory to beat the Chicago Cubs 12-5 and give the Athletics a 3-0 lead in the World Series. Coombs also had three hits and drove in three runs in the game.1947 — The radio rights for the World Series sold for $475,000 for three years.1972 — In the fifth game of the World Series, Pete Rose of the Cincinnati Reds homered on the first pitch of the game from Oakland's Catfish Hunter, and the Reds went on to win 5-4.1973 — Reggie Jackson of Oakland had RBI doubles in the first and third innings to lead the A's to a 3-1 victory over the New York Mets and set up a seventh game in the World Series.1982 — The St. Louis Cardinals beat the Milwaukee Brewers 6-3 in Game 7 to win the World Series.1988 — Orel Hershiser pitched a four-hitter and Mickey Hatcher and Mike Davis hit two-run homers to give the Los Angeles Dodgers a 5-2 victory over the Oakland Athletics and the World Series title in five games. Hershiser became... [More]

DENVER (AP) — Colorado Rockies owner Dick Monfort says nobody in the front office is worried that star Nolan Arenado will opt out of his $260 million contract in two years."If there's a list of issues that we need to deal with, that is like No. 775 on the page," Monfort said Tuesday. "So I don't think any of us are really worried about it at this time."The 28-year-old third baseman had another productive season, hitting a career-high .315 with 41 homers and 118 RBIs and is likely to win his seventh consecutive Gold Glove Award.The Rockies' win total, however, plummeted from 91 to 71, the largest regression in franchise history.Arenado, who signed the eight-year, $260 million contract in spring training, has said he does not want to be like former Rockies first baseman Todd Helton, who played his entire 17-year career with the team and went to the postseason just twice.Monfort called the disappointing season "without a doubt the hardest year I've been through," and vowed to "put all our... [More]

Brewers first. Trent Grisham singles to right field. Keston Hiura hit by pitch. Trent Grisham to second. Yasmani Grandal lines out to shortstop to Trevor Story. Keston Hiura doubled off first. Ryan Braun singles to shallow center field. Trent Grisham scores. Eric Thames lines out to first base to Daniel Murphy.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Brewers 1, Rockies 0.Rockies third. Sam Hilliard doubles to deep center field. Tony Wolters singles to center field, advances to 2nd. Sam Hilliard scores. Antonio Senzatela out on a sacrifice bunt to shallow infield, Zach Davies to Keston Hiura. Tony Wolters to third. Garrett Hampson flies out to right field to Trent Grisham. Charlie Blackmon lines out to left field to Ben Gamel.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Brewers 1, Rockies 1.Brewers fourth. Eric Thames flies out to deep left center field to Sam Hilliard. Lorenzo Cain homers to left field. Cory Spangenberg grounds out to first base to Daniel Murphy. Orlando Arcia grounds out to shortstop,... [More]

Giants first. Mauricio Dubon doubles to deep center field. Austin Slater flies out to deep center field to Yonathan Daza. Mauricio Dubon to third. Kevin Pillar singles to right field. Mauricio Dubon scores. Evan Longoria singles to shallow center field. Kevin Pillar to third. Joey Rickard grounds out to shortstop. Evan Longoria out at second.1 run, 3 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Giants 1, Rockies 0.Rockies fourth. Ryan McMahon strikes out on a foul tip. Nolan Arenado singles to left field. Trevor Story called out on strikes. Sam Hilliard triples to deep right field. Nolan Arenado scores. Raimel Tapia grounds out to shallow infield, Burch Smith to Austin Slater.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Rockies 1, Giants 1.Giants fourth. Evan Longoria flies out to right field to Sam Hilliard. Mike Yastrzemski pinch-hitting for Joey Rickard. Mike Yastrzemski homers to center field. Jaylin Davis flies out to center field to Yonathan Daza. Cristhian Adames grounds out to first base to Ryan McMahon.1... [More]

Rockies first. Trevor Story strikes out swinging. Daniel Murphy grounds out to second base, Max Muncy to Cody Bellinger. Nolan Arenado homers to center field. Charlie Blackmon homers to right field. Ian Desmond pops out to shallow right field to Cody Bellinger.2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Rockies 2, Dodgers 0.Rockies second. Garrett Hampson singles to shallow infield. Pat Valaika strikes out swinging. Tony Wolters singles to center field. Garrett Hampson scores. Peter Lambert reaches on a fielder's choice to shallow infield. Tony Wolters out at second. Trevor Story singles to left field. Peter Lambert to second. Daniel Murphy grounds out to second base, Gavin Lux to Cody Bellinger.1 run, 3 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Rockies 3, Dodgers 0.Dodgers second. Cody Bellinger doubles to deep left center field. Corey Seager singles to right field. Cody Bellinger to third. Chris Taylor out on a sacrifice fly to left field to Ian Desmond. Cody Bellinger scores. Gavin Lux singles to right field.... [More]

Mets sixth. Todd Frazier singles to left field. Amed Rosario homers to center field. Todd Frazier scores. Marcus Stroman grounds out to shortstop, Trevor Story to Daniel Murphy. Brandon Nimmo homers to center field. Jeff McNeil flies out to deep right field to Charlie Blackmon. Pete Alonso homers to center field. Robinson Cano singles to shallow infield. Wilson Ramos strikes out swinging.4 runs, 5 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Mets 4, Rockies 0.Mets eighth. Joe Panik pinch-hitting for Marcus Stroman. Joe Panik singles to left field. Brandon Nimmo walks. Joe Panik to second. Jeff McNeil strikes out swinging. Pete Alonso singles to shallow right field, tagged out at second, Daniel Murphy to Trevor Story. Brandon Nimmo to third. Joe Panik scores. Robinson Cano grounds out to second base, Ryan McMahon to Daniel Murphy.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Mets 5, Rockies 0.Mets ninth. Wilson Ramos doubles to deep right field. Michael Conforto flies out to deep right field to Charlie Blackmon. Wilson... [More]

Mets first. Brandon Nimmo homers to left field. Jeff McNeil pops out to shallow center field to Trevor Story. Michael Conforto grounds out to second base, Ryan McMahon to Daniel Murphy. Robinson Cano flies out to left field to Ian Desmond.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Mets 1, Rockies 0.Rockies second. Charlie Blackmon called out on strikes. Ryan McMahon strikes out swinging. Ian Desmond homers to center field. Garrett Hampson singles to left field, advances to 2nd. Fielding error by J.D. Davis. Drew Butera grounds out to third base, Jeff McNeil to Pete Alonso.1 run, 2 hits, 1 error, 1 left on. Mets 1, Rockies 1.Mets third. Tomas Nido singles to center field. Steven Matz strikes out swinging. Brandon Nimmo flies out to deep center field to Garrett Hampson. Jeff McNeil homers to right field. Tomas Nido scores. Michael Conforto grounds out to shallow center field, Trevor Story to Daniel Murphy.2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Mets 3, Rockies 1.Mets fourth. Robinson Cano grounds out... [More]

Padres second. Luis Urias homers to center field. Austin Allen singles to left field. Cal Quantrill out on a sacrifice bunt to shallow infield, Chi Chi Gonzalez to Garrett Hampson. Austin Allen to second. Nick Martini walks. Josh Naylor strikes out swinging. Manny Machado pops out to shallow infield to Josh Fuentes.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Padres 1, Rockies 0.Rockies second. Sam Hilliard flies out to deep center field to Wil Myers. Garrett Hampson singles to shallow left field. Josh Fuentes singles to right field. Garrett Hampson to third. Tony Wolters reaches on a fielder's choice to shallow infield. Josh Fuentes to second. Chi Chi Gonzalez singles to shallow left field. Tony Wolters to second. Josh Fuentes scores. Garrett Hampson scores. Trevor Story flies out to center field to Wil Myers. Raimel Tapia grounds out to first base, Eric Hosmer to Cal Quantrill.2 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Rockies 2, Padres 1.Rockies third. Charlie Blackmon walks. Ryan McMahon homers to... [More]

WASHINGTON (AP) — Ronald Acuña Jr. ignited a four-run rally with the go-ahead, two-run double, and the NL East-leading Atlanta Braves clinched a playoff berth with a 10-1 victory over the Washington Nationals on Saturday.Acuña's double down the left-field line off reliever Fernando Rodney added fuel to a dramatic seventh inning for the Braves (93-57), who reduced their magic number to four to clinch their 19th division title.Earlier in the seventh, Charlie Culberson was struck directly on the right cheekbone by a 91-mph fastball on Rodney's first pitch of the game.Culberson remained on his back for several minutes as trainers pressed a towel to his face. He was eventually helped to his feet and onto the back of a cart.The Braves have won the last 11 games started by Mike Foltynewicz (7-5), who pitched six solid innings.Wander Suero (5-8) was charged with the loss as the Washington bullpen gave up nine runs over the final four innings. The Nationals saw their lead in the NL wild card race... [More]

Padres first. Greg Garcia walks. Nick Martini lines out to second base to Pat Valaika. Manny Machado flies out to deep right field to Charlie Blackmon. Greg Garcia to third. Throwing error by Charlie Blackmon. Eric Hosmer walks. Wil Myers doubles to deep left center field. Eric Hosmer scores. Greg Garcia scores. Josh Naylor grounds out to first base, Daniel Murphy to Peter Lambert.2 runs, 1 hit, 1 error, 1 left on. Padres 2, Rockies 0.Rockies second. Ian Desmond pops out to shallow center field to Greg Garcia. Garrett Hampson pops out to shallow infield to Eric Hosmer. Pat Valaika doubles to deep left center field. Tony Wolters doubles to deep left center field. Pat Valaika scores. Peter Lambert walks. Trevor Story singles to center field. Peter Lambert to third. Tony Wolters scores. Daniel Murphy singles to left field. Trevor Story to second. Peter Lambert scores. Nolan Arenado strikes out swinging.3 runs, 4 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Rockies 3, Padres 2.Rockies third. Charlie Blackmon... [More]

Rockies first. Trevor Story strikes out swinging. Garrett Hampson singles to left field. Nolan Arenado homers to right field. Garrett Hampson scores. Ian Desmond flies out to right center field to Wil Myers. Daniel Murphy grounds out to second base, Greg Garcia to Eric Hosmer.2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Rockies 2, Padres 0.Padres second. Wil Myers strikes out on a foul tip. Josh Naylor strikes out swinging. Luis Urias doubles to deep left field. Austin Hedges homers to center field. Luis Urias scores. Joey Lucchesi strikes out swinging.2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Padres 2, Rockies 2.Rockies second. Pat Valaika triples to deep right field. Yonathan Daza out on a sacrifice fly to right center field to Wil Myers. Pat Valaika scores. Drew Butera doubles to deep left field. Jeff Hoffman flies out to right center field to Wil Myers. Trevor Story lines out to left field to Nick Martini.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Rockies 3, Padres 2.Rockies fourth. Daniel Murphy singles... [More]

Cardinals third. Dakota Hudson grounds out to first base to Daniel Murphy. Dexter Fowler singles to shortstop. Kolten Wong lines out to second base to Trevor Story. Paul Goldschmidt doubles to left field. Dexter Fowler scores. Marcell Ozuna grounds out to second base, Ryan McMahon to Daniel Murphy.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Cardinals 1, Rockies 0.Rockies fifth. Sam Hilliard walks. Tony Wolters doubles to deep right field. Sam Hilliard scores. Antonio Senzatela strikes out swinging. Trevor Story walks. Charlie Blackmon grounds out to shallow infield, Dakota Hudson to Paul Goldschmidt. Trevor Story to second. Tony Wolters to third. Nolan Arenado is intentionally walked. Daniel Murphy flies out to deep left field to Marcell Ozuna.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 3 left on. Cardinals 1, Rockies 1.Rockies sixth. Ryan McMahon grounds out to second base, Paul DeJong to Paul Goldschmidt. Ian Desmond homers to center field. Sam Hilliard doubles. Tony Wolters strikes out swinging. Yonder Alonso pinch-hitting for Antonio Senzatela. Yonder Alonso strikes out swinging.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Rockies 2, Cardinals 1.

Rockies first. Trevor Story strikes out swinging. Charlie Blackmon singles to center field. Nolan Arenado homers to left field. Charlie Blackmon scores. Daniel Murphy grounds out to shortstop, Paul DeJong to Paul Goldschmidt. Ryan McMahon strikes out swinging.2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Rockies 2, Cardinals 0.Cardinals fourth. Dexter Fowler doubles to right center field. Kolten Wong grounds out to first base, Daniel Murphy to Chi Chi Gonzalez. Dexter Fowler to third. Paul Goldschmidt grounds out to third base, Nolan Arenado to Daniel Murphy. Dexter Fowler scores. Marcell Ozuna flies out to center field to Sam Hilliard.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Rockies 2, Cardinals 1.

Rockies first. Trevor Story singles to center field. Charlie Blackmon singles to center field. Trevor Story scores. Nolan Arenado strikes out swinging. Daniel Murphy walks. Ryan McMahon grounds out to third base, Manny Machado to Eric Hosmer. Daniel Murphy to second. Charlie Blackmon scores. Raimel Tapia pops out to shortstop to Luis Urias.2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Rockies 2, Padres 0.Rockies second. Sam Hilliard strikes out swinging. Dom Nunez singles to center field. Tim Melville out on a sacrifice bunt to shallow infield, Eric Hosmer to Greg Garcia. Dom Nunez to second. Trevor Story singles to third base. Dom Nunez scores. Throwing error by Manny Machado. Charlie Blackmon flies out to right field to Josh Naylor.1 run, 2 hits, 1 error, 1 left on. Rockies 3, Padres 0.Padres third. Greg Garcia hit by pitch. Nick Martini doubles to right field. Greg Garcia to third. Manny Machado strikes out swinging. Eric Hosmer singles to center field. Nick Martini scores. Greg Garcia scores. Josh Naylor flies out to deep right center field to Charlie Blackmon. Wil Myers strikes out swinging.2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Rockies 3, Padres 2.

Rockies second. Daniel Murphy homers to left field. Ian Desmond called out on strikes. Ryan McMahon flies out to A.J. Pollock. Garrett Hampson doubles to deep left field. Tony Wolters pops out to shallow center field to Gavin Lux.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Rockies 1, Dodgers 0.Rockies fourth. Nolan Arenado homers to center field. Daniel Murphy grounds out to second base, Gavin Lux to Matt Beaty. Ian Desmond singles to right center field. Ryan McMahon walks. Ian Desmond to second. Garrett Hampson strikes out swinging. Tony Wolters strikes out swinging.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Rockies 2, Dodgers 0.Dodgers seventh. Cody Bellinger walks. A.J. Pollock called out on strikes. Matt Beaty singles to right field. Cody Bellinger to second. Kike Hernandez lines out to center field to Garrett Hampson. Russell Martin homers to center field. Matt Beaty scores. Cody Bellinger scores. David Freese pinch-hitting for Caleb Ferguson. David Freese homers to center field. Gavin Lux pops out... [More]

Rockies first. Trevor Story homers to left field. Charlie Blackmon doubles to deep right center field. Nolan Arenado strikes out swinging. Daniel Murphy doubles to deep right field. Charlie Blackmon scores. Sam Hilliard strikes out swinging. Garrett Hampson lines out to center field to Chris Taylor.2 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Rockies 2, Dodgers 0.Dodgers first. Joc Pederson homers to center field. Corey Seager singles to center field. A.J. Pollock strikes out swinging. Cody Bellinger walks. Corey Seager to second. Chris Taylor singles to second base. Cody Bellinger to second. Corey Seager to third. Matt Beaty hit by pitch. Chris Taylor to second. Cody Bellinger to third. Corey Seager scores. Will Smith grounds out to shortstop. Matt Beaty out at second.2 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Rockies 2, Dodgers 2.Dodgers second. Gavin Lux singles to center field. Walker Buehler singles to right field. Gavin Lux to third. Joc Pederson doubles to deep right field. Walker Buehler to third.... [More]

Pirates first. Adam Frazier homers to right field. Bryan Reynolds singles to right center field. Starling Marte reaches on a fielder's choice to third base. Bryan Reynolds out at second. Josh Bell pops out to shallow left field to Nolan Arenado. Colin Moran walks. Starling Marte to second. Jose Osuna grounds out to shortstop, Nolan Arenado to Ryan McMahon.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Pirates 1, Rockies 0.Pirates fifth. Bryan Reynolds singles to right field. Starling Marte singles to center field. Bryan Reynolds to third. Josh Bell singles to right center field. Bryan Reynolds scores. Colin Moran grounds out to second base. Josh Bell out at second.1 run, 3 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Pirates 2, Rockies 0.Rockies sixth. Trevor Story flies out to right field to Jose Osuna. Charlie Blackmon strikes out swinging. Nolan Arenado homers to left field. Ian Desmond strikes out swinging.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Pirates 2, Rockies 1.Pirates seventh. Steven Brault homers to center field.... [More]