Eric Young, Jr.

BRAWLEY — After having helped with Thanksgiving dinner at The Salvation Army and with a bigger and enthusiastic membership, the Brawley Union High Action Team will be conducting a toy drive for underprivileged children. The BUHS Action Team is...

The Sports Xchange MLB Team Report - Colorado Rockies - INSIDE PITCH Second baseman Josh Rutledge was optioned to Triple-A Colorado Springs. The move cleared a roster spot for right fielder Michael Cuddyer (inflammed cervical disc), who came off the 15-...

The Sports Xchange MLB Team Report - Colorado Rockies - INSIDE PITCH It has been a struggle for Todd Helton in what is expected to be his final season. He is hitting just .220 (18-for-82) in 28 games with three doubles, three homers and 16 RBIs. He has...

MLB Team Report - Colorado Rockies - INSIDE PITCH The Rockies could be faced with a difficult decision if closer Rafael Betancourt ends up on the 15-day disabled list: Who replaces him? Betancourt threw two pitches in the dirt to start the 10th...

The Sports Xchange MLB Team Report - Colorado Rockies - INSIDE PITCH Jorge De La Rosa will start Wednesday against the Diamondbacks almost two years to the day he tore the ulnar collateral ligament in his left elbow pitching against them at Coors...

The Sports Xchange MLB Team Report - Colorado Rockies - INSIDE PITCH The Rockies have mapped out a five-start plan at Double-A Tulsa for Roy Oswalt that they hope will carry the veteran right-hander back to the major leagues in about a month to...

The Sports Xchange By Jack Etkin, The Sports Xchange Rockies 5, Giants 0 DENVER -- The San Francisco Giants completed a memorably bad road trip Sunday with better defense but another shaky outing from a starting pitcher. This time, it was Barry Zito,...

The Sports Xchange MLB Team Report - Colorado Rockies - INSIDE PITCH The Rockies paired veteran catcher Yorvit Torrealba with struggling young starter Juan Nicasio for the first time this season Sunday, and the move paid huge dividends. Nicasio limited...

The Sports Xchange MLB Team Report - Colorado Rockies - INSIDE PITCH Rockies righty Jhoulys Chacin was given a 6-0 lead after the third inning Thursday and couldn't hold it. He gave up five runs in a 38-pitch fourth, four of the runs scoring with two...

The Sports Xchange By Jack Etkin, The Sports Xchange Rockies 10, Giants 9 DENVER -- Jordan Pacheco makes consistent contact, rarely gives away at-bats and in his brief time in the majors with the Colorado Rockies has proven to be a professional hitter....

The Sports Xchange By Jack Etkin, The Sports Xchange Pacheco's surprising slam boosts Rockies DENVER -- Jordan Pacheco makes consistent contact, rarely gives away at-bats and in his brief time in the majors with the Colorado Rockies has proved to be...

The Sports Xchange MLB Team Report - Colorado Rockies - INSIDE PITCH After pitching very well at Chicago on Tuesday, left-hander Jeff Francis ended up on the 15-day disabled list Thursday with a left groin strain. The move was made retroactive to...