St. Louis Cardinals

By Rox Girl If it's the latter (and I'm not entirely certain if it is, or if it's just the Yankees) it can be seen how the Rockies could benefit from a better national brand presence should they make it back to the World Series in the next couple of years. They could win a lot more fans by establishing themse...

By Russ First round draft picks who are noteworthy because they have had major league success are: Justin Verlander (Tigers, 2nd), Jeff Niemann (Devil Rays, 4th), Jered Weaver (Angels, 12th), Billy Butler (Royals, 14th), Stephen Drew (D'Backs, 15th), Phil Hughes (Yankees, 23rd), J.P. Howell...

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By Poseidon's Fist Tulo was indeed on the ballot for most outstanding player in the National League, but Troy was deservingly ousted from the running, leaving Prince Fielder, Hanley Ramirez and David Eckstein Albert Pujols, as Troy Renck reported in his blog yesterday.  Aaron Cook didn't make the cut as...

By Rox Girl This means that despite having a better record and more post season appearances over the last five years than Atlanta or San Francisco, for instance, the Rockies still seem to be perceived among players in some respect as an inferior quality professional organization. Maybe I'm reading...

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By Rox Girl about : Dave Leonard, back left, jokes with Jeff Hart, back right, as Michael Delaney holds up the trio's tickets for seats in the left-field stands of Coors Field for a television photographer outside the stadium after Major League Baseball officials postponed Game 3 of the National Le...

By Rox Girl Yes Philadelphia as a team actually hit better against the Rockies than they did against everybody save NL bottom feeders Cincinnati, San Diego, Washington and St. Louis. Oh, okay, so that last one doesn't exactly belong in that group, either.

By Russ Rockies' Marquis starts slowly, then pitches well enough to get postseason consideration - The Denver Post Jasin Marquis, WINNAR. In his latest entry, Jim Callis predicts the Rockies to play in the NLCS against the Cardinals. St. Louis wins and goes on to lose to the Yankees.

By Rox Girl 1 day ago: St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols (5) talks with starting pitcher Kyle Lohse after the Milwaukee Brewers scored two runs on a throwing error by second baseman Julio Lugo during the sixth inning of a baseball game Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009, in St. Louis. The Brewers won 5-4....

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By theoldgrizzlybear 2 days ago: Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Huston Street, left, talks with Yorvit Torrealba, right, as other members of the team celebrate their 4-3 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers in their Major League Baseball game, Friday, Oct. 2, 2009, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

By Rox Girl 2 days ago: Colorado Rockies' Troy Tulowitzki, left, is congratulated by teammate Ubaldo Jimenez after hitting a two-run home run during the seventh inning of their Major League Baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Friday, Oct. 2, 2009, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill...

By Russ What are your thoughts on the Detroit Tigers front three starters (Verlander, Jackson, Porcello) in a potential ALDS matchup with the Yankees? (Eye of The Tigers) Why is Joe Torre so well respected when for the last 9 years his team, often with the highest salary in MLB, has made the playof...

By Poseidon's Fist In the latest ESPN Baseball Tonight Clubhouse: Steve Phillips points out what we all know already:  the Braves have the pitching and schedule to catch the Rockies.  Colorado could do a lot for themselves with a sweep against Milwaukee starting tonight (or at least a series win please),...

By Jabberwocky The Rockies' second baseman came through in a big way with a suberb diving catch in short right field with runners on the corners and one out in the ninth in a one run game. Strangely, Albert Pujols, who had been intentionally walked and was at first, never broke stride and Barmes had an easy d...

By theoldgrizzlybear about : Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Aaron Cook sits the dugout after retiring the St. Louis Cardinals in the second inning of a baseball game on Friday, Sept. 25, 2009, in Denver. Cook was making his first start for the Rockies since coming off the disabled list with a shoulder strain su...

By Rox Girl about : Colorado Rockies' Todd Helton hits a sacrifice fly to drive in a run against the St. Louis Cardinals in the first inning of a baseball game on Friday, Sept. 25, 2009, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey) The Rockies are now 5-0 against the Cardinals this season.

By Silverblood The big test will come after the Padres depart, in the form of a three-game set with the NL Central champions (hopefully by the time they get there) St. Louis Cardinals. The Rockies will get to cut their teeth against a legit championship contender, including the chance to face both of the Car...

By Rox Girl Colorado Rockies   Other links after the jump. MLB.com Marquis to test fixed mechanics vs. Snakes | ColoradoRockies.com: News Jason Marquis believes the problem in his last four outings is a flaw in the early part of his windup, not something related to the importance of games.

By Rox Girl will not be an issue for Bradley. I'm really not sure why he's so dead set against Brad, particularly in favor of Ryan Ludwick, who could well be a single season fluke for the Cardinals, and who struck out more than Hawpe did last season (K's are a big part of this author's argument against Hawp...