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Aaron Judge helps Yankees weather Rockies, rain delay in 5-4 win to take 2 of 3 in series
New York Yankees' Jasson Domínguez follows the flight of his sacrifice fly to drive in a run off Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Jake Bird in the top of the fifth inning of a baseball game Sunday, May 25, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) Colorado Rockies interim manager Warren Schaeffer, left, takes the ball from starting pitcher Antonio Senzatela (49) who is pulled from the mound while catcher Hunter Goodman, center, looks on in the top of the fifth inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees, Sunday, May 25, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) New York Yankees starting pitcher Will Warren works against the Colorado Rockies in the first inning of a baseball game Sunday, May 25, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) Fans are drenched as a heavy rain sweeps over Coors Field in the top of the fifth inning of a baseball game between the New York Yankees and the Colorado Rockies, Sunday, May 25, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) New York Yankees' Aaron Judge follows the flight of his RBI double off Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Jake Bird in the top of the fifth inning of a baseball game Sunday, May 25, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) New York Yankees' Aaron Judge follows the flight of his RBI double off Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Jake Bird in the top of the fifth inning of a baseball game Sunday, May 25, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) New York Yankees' Jasson Domínguez follows the flight of his sacrifice fly to drive in a run off Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Jake Bird in the top of the fifth inning of a baseball game Sunday, May 25, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) Colorado Rockies interim manager Warren Schaeffer, left, takes the ball from starting pitcher Antonio Senzatela (49) who is pulled from the mound while catcher Hunter Goodman, center, looks on in the top of the fifth inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees, Sunday, May 25, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) New York Yankees starting pitcher Will Warren works against the Colorado Rockies in the first inning of a baseball game Sunday, May 25, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) Fans are drenched as a heavy rain sweeps over Coors Field in the top of the fifth inning of a baseball game between the New York Yankees and the Colorado Rockies, Sunday, May 25, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) New York Yankees' Aaron Judge follows the flight of his RBI double off Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Jake Bird in the top of the fifth inning of a baseball game Sunday, May 25, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) DENVER (AP) — Aaron Judge had two hits, including a tiebreaking double in the fifth inning, and the New York Yankees beat the languishing Colorado Rockies 5-4 on Sunday in a game delayed 1 hour, 46 minutes by rain. The Yankees led 4-2 with two outs in the fifth and a full count on Anthony Volpe when the game was interrupted. After the delay, the teams returned and Volpe flied out. Advertisement Judge was 2 of 4 with an intentional walk in the ninth — fans loudly booed — in raising his average to .397. He gave the Yankees the lead with a double to left in the fifth as lightning began to appear behind Coors Field. J.C. Escarra had an RBI double in the second and a run-scoring single in the eighth as part of his first three-hit game. New York took two of three and won their sixth straight series, winning for the 13th time in 17 games. Colorado is 0-17 in series this season and at 9-44 has the worst big league record through 53 games since 1901. Mark Leiter Jr. (3-3) earned the win. Luke Weaver gave Mickey Moniak's leadoff single in the ninth and two singles before retiring Hunter Goodman on a slow roller to pick up his eighth save. Advertisement Starter Will Warren allowed two runs over four innings. He's given up three earned runs or fewer n nine of his 11 starts. Antonio Senzatela (1-9), who leads the major league in losses, allowed four runs and six hits in 4 1/3 innings. Key moment Volpe made a nifty throw from a knee in the opening inning to get Michael Toglia at first (after a review). The play saved a run. Key stat Judge has reached base in 49 of 52 games this year. Up next Yankees lefty Ryan Yarbrough (1-0, 3.38) throws Monday at the Los Angeles Angels. Rockies lefty Carson Palmquist (0-2, 11.88) pitches Monday in Chicago against the Cubs. ___ AP MLB:
CBS News
13-05-2025
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Colorado Rockies interim manager Warren Schaeffer brings energy and exuberance to the clubhouse: "It's a fresh start"
Warren Schaeffer is taking over as the interim manager of the Colorado Rockies. Warren Schaeffer of the Colorado Rockies looks on from the dugout in the eighth inning against the Atlanta Braves at Coors Field on April 29, 2025. Justin Edmonds / Getty Images Schaeffer, who had been the team's third base coach, accepted the promotion after the Rockies fired manager Bud Black over the weekend. He's inheriting a team that has posted the worst start (7-33) since the 1988 Baltimore Orioles began 6-34. It's an uphill climb for Colorado to avoid a third straight 100-loss season. They have to go 56-66 the rest of the way. They've won back-to-back games just once and have three separate eight-game losing streaks. Colorado is currently second-to-last in runs and first in strikeouts. The pitching staff has surrendered the most runs in the big leagues and fanned the fewest batters. Schaeffer brings energy and exuberance to the Rockies clubhouse. He had been Colorado's third base and infield coach since the 2023 season. Prior to joining the MLB team, he spent 10 seasons as a manager and coach in the Rockies' minor league system. "A positive atmosphere in the clubhouse, and we're ready to move forward," Schaeffer said Monday before the game against the Rangers in Texas that marked his debut at interim manager. "I just want them to play loose. From my vantage point, it's a fresh start." Relief pitcher Jake Bird, one of several Rockies who played for Schaeffer when he was a minor league manager, described him as a good communicator who is intelligent and passionate. "Something just feels different. So I'm really feeling optimistic about the direction moving forward," Bird said. "I think our team's a lot more capable than what we've been playing." General manager Bill Schmidt said after the move was made Sunday that the 40-year-old Schaeffer's connection to players was a big part of what he brings to his new role. "I think just a different voice here -- we're at that point where we needed to do that," Schmidt said. The Rockies haven't been to the postseason since 2018. Their only World Series appearance was 2007, when they were swept by the Boston Red Sox. Their manager then was Clint Hurdle, who is now the interim bench coach under Schaeffer.
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10-05-2025
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Gavin Sheets has 4 RBIs, Martín Maldonado hits 2-run HR as Padres beat Rockies 13-9
Colorado Rockies' Ryan McMahon breaks the bat on a single against the San Diego Padres during the ninth inning of a baseball game Friday, May 9, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey) Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Jake Bird throws to the plate against the San Diego Padres during the ninth inning of a baseball game Friday, May 9, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey) San Diego Padres' Luis Arraez grimaces as he is congratulated by teammates after scoring on an error against the Colorado Rockies during the sixth inning of a baseball game Friday, May 9, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey) San Diego Padres closing pitcher Robert Suarez throws to the plate against the Colorado Rockies during the ninth inning of a baseball game Friday, May 9, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey) San Diego Padres closing pitcher Robert Suarez celebrates a win against the Colorado Rockies with catcher Martín Maldonado (15) following the ninth inning of a baseball game Friday, May 9, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey) San Diego Padres closing pitcher Robert Suarez celebrates a win against the Colorado Rockies with catcher Martín Maldonado (15) following the ninth inning of a baseball game Friday, May 9, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey) Colorado Rockies' Ryan McMahon breaks the bat on a single against the San Diego Padres during the ninth inning of a baseball game Friday, May 9, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey) Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Jake Bird throws to the plate against the San Diego Padres during the ninth inning of a baseball game Friday, May 9, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey) San Diego Padres' Luis Arraez grimaces as he is congratulated by teammates after scoring on an error against the Colorado Rockies during the sixth inning of a baseball game Friday, May 9, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey) San Diego Padres closing pitcher Robert Suarez throws to the plate against the Colorado Rockies during the ninth inning of a baseball game Friday, May 9, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey) San Diego Padres closing pitcher Robert Suarez celebrates a win against the Colorado Rockies with catcher Martín Maldonado (15) following the ninth inning of a baseball game Friday, May 9, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey) DENVER (AP) — Gavin Sheets had two doubles and four RBIs, Luis Arraez, Manny Machado and Jackson Merrill each had three hits and the San Diego Padres beat the Colorado Rockies 13-9 on Friday night. Michael Toglia hit a solo shot in the fourth inning that snapped Colorado's streak of 32 consecutive scoreless innings against the Padres, dating to last season. Advertisement Randy Vásquez (2-3) pitched six innings, giving up two runs on six hits with five strikeouts. Robert Suarez came on in the ninth with one out and runners on first and second and got Sean Bouchard to ground into a 6-4-3 double play for his 15th save. Manny Machado drove in Fernando Tatis Jr. with the third of San Diego's four consecutive singles to lead off the game. Merrill and Sheets each hit a two-RBI double in the third inning to make it 5-0. Ryan McMahon hit a homer in the sixth and Jordan Beck's leadoff home run sparked a five-run eighth for the Rockies, who fell to a major league worst 6-32. McMahon led off the ninth with a single, Hunter Goodman followed with an RBI triple and scored on a sacrifice fly by Mickey Moniak. Advertisement Antonio Senzatela (1-6) has given up four earned runs in each of his last three starts — all losses. Key moment After Sheets drove in Jake Cronenworth with a double down the line in right and scored on a single by Jason Heyward, Martín Maldonado hit a two-out two-run homer to cap a five-run sixth that gave the Padres a 10-1 lead. Key stat The Rockies fell to 0-9 this season when they hit at least two home runs in a game. Up next Right-hander Stephen Kolek (1-0, 0.00 ERA) is scheduled to start Saturday for the Padres against Rockies RHP Bradley Blalock (0-1, 8.03) in the second of three games between the teams. ___ AP MLB:
