Charlie Blackmon
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MLB Player Data
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Sep 26 2024Blackmon went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run, a sacrifice fly and two additional runs during Thursday's 10-8 win over the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon tagged Kyle Gibson fora two-run home run in the second inning, marking the outfielder's third home run in six games and his 12th long ball of the campaign. Since announcing Monday he'd be retiring at the end of the 2024 season, Blackmon is 5-for-10 with a double, a terrible, a home run and four RBI.
Sep 25 2024Blackmon went 2-for-3 with a double, a triple and an RBI on Tuesday against the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon announced his retirement Monday and followed that up with a vintage performance a day later. His .318 wOBA and 91 wRC+ for the season match his career-worst marks, though he could be intriguing in the final week of the campaign as the Rockies finish the schedule at Coors Field. Meanwhile, Blackmon has maintained a .375 wOBA and .220 ISO at home this season.
Sep 23 2024Blackmon announced Monday that he's retiring from Major League Baseball at the end of the 2024 season, MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 38-year-old is closing in on the completion of his 14th year in the major leagues, and with the Rockies already eliminated from postseason contention, Blackmon has decided the time is now to announce his retirement. He saw his batting average fall to .249 over 118 games in 2024, but the outfielder competed at a high level for the majority of his big-league career, which is highlighted by four All-Star appearances, two Silver Slugger awards and a batting title. Blackmon posted a career .292 average with 226 home runs, 797 RBI, 148 stolen bases and 991 runs scored over 1,618 appearances.
Sep 20 2024Blackmon went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 6-4 loss to the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon reached the 10-homer mark for the year when he went deep in the fifth inning. It was his first long ball since Aug. 27. The 38-year-old is up to 46 RBI, 52 runs scored and a .248/.316/.390 slash line through 116 contests, though he's still regularly hit leadoff versus right-handed pitchers.
Sep 18 2024Blackmon is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Blackmon will hit the bench for the second day in a row while Arizona sends another southpaw (Eduardo Rodriguez) to the bump. Jacob Stallings will serve as the Rockies' designated hitter in Blackmon's stead.
Sep 17 2024Blackmon is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game versus the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's southpaw Jordan Montgomery on the hill for Arizona, so the left-handed-hitting Blackmon will grab a seat. Hunter Goodman is in the designated-hitter spot for Colorado.
Sep 15 2024Blackmon is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon started the first two games of the series and will receive Sunday off after going 3-for-9 with a walk, a double and a run scored. Sam Hilliard will bat sixth as the designated hitter in the series finale.
Sep 14 2024Blackmon went 3-for-5 with a double and a run scored in Saturday's 6-5 extra-inning win over the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon delivered the Rockies' lone multi-hit effort Saturday. The veteran is hitting .286 (10-for-35) over 10 contests in September, with three of those games being multi-hit performances. He's up to a .251/.320/.389 slash line with nine home runs, 45 RBI, 51 runs scored and six stolen bases across 113 games this season.
Sep 12 2024Blackmon is absent from the lineup for Thursday's contest in Detroit. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Southpaw Tarik Skubal will toe the slab for the Tigers, so the lefty-hitting Blackmon will grab a seat. Ryan McMahon will start in the designated-hitter spot in the series finale while Aaron Schunk plays third base.
Sep 6 2024Blackmon is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon has a .269/.321/.500 slash line with three extra-base hits in his past seven games but will head to the bench for Friday's contest. Nolan Jones will receive a turn at designated hitter while Sam Hilliard starts in left for the series opener in Milwaukee.
Sep 5 2024Blackmon went 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI on Wednesday against Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon has seen his playing time dwindle of late, but he returned to the lineup after sitting the Rockies' last two games. He's been productive in the short term when given an opportunity, driving in four and scoring twice across his last six contests while going 7-for-22.
Sep 3 2024Blackmon is not in the lineup for Tuesday's contest in Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon has seen his playing time taper off lately, as this is the second game in a row and the sixth time over the last 12 contests that he's been on the bench. Part of the reasoning behind fewer starts for the 38-year-old is getting more of a look at younger players. However, with lefty Chris Sale on the bump for Atlanta, there's a decent chance Blackmon would have sat out anyhow. Drew Romo will get a start at designated hitter Tuesday.
Sep 1 2024Blackmon is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Rockies and Orioles are wrapping up their series with a day game after a night game, and Blackmon will get some rest after he started in both of the previous two contests. Nolan Jones will replace Blackmon as the Rockies' designated hitter.
Aug 29 2024Blackmon is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon will get a break as the Rockies wrap up their series against the Marlins with a day game after a night game. Nolan Jones will serve as the Rockies' designated hitter while Blackmon rests up.
Aug 27 2024Blackmon went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, a walk and an additional run scored in Tuesday's 9-8 loss to the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon led off the bottom of the first inning with a solo shot, and he scored again in the second on Ezequiel Tovar's second homer of the contest. Blackmon went just 2-for-18 over five games during the Rockies' road trip last week. He's now at nine homers and 41 RBI this season, surpassing his totals from 2023 in both categories while adding a .249/.323/.391 slash line, 50 runs scored and five stolen bases over 100 games in 2024.
Aug 26 2024Blackmon is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon often heads to the bench against left-handed pitching, but he'll take a seat Monday while right-hander Edward Cabrera toes the rubber for Miami. The Rockies haven't indicated that Blackmon is nursing any sort of injury, so his absence from the lineup may just be a matter of maintenance after he started both of the past two days.
Aug 23 2024Blackmon is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Rockies are facing a left-handed pitcher (Carlos Rodon) for a fourth straight game, and the lefty-hitting Blackmon will retreat to the bench for the second consecutive night. Brendan Rodgers will DH while Aaron Schunk fills in at second base.
Aug 22 2024Blackmon is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lefty Patrick Corbin is toeing the rubber for the Nationals, so the left-handed-hitting Blackmon will begin the series finale on the bench. Brenton Doyle will get a day out of the outfield and replace Blackmon as the Rockies' designated hitter.
Aug 16 2024Blackmon went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run and a walk in Friday's 7-3 win over the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon has produced a trio of multi-hit efforts over his last five games. He also put an end to a power drought Friday, as the homer was his first since July 22. The veteran is up to a .256/.328/.402 slash line with eight homers, 40 RBI, 47 runs scored and five stolen bases through 92 contests. Despite middling results, Blackmon remains the Rockies' leadoff hitter versus right-handed pitchers.
Aug 14 2024Blackmon is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon went 0-for-4 while starting against lefty Eduardo Rodriguez in Tuesday's 4-3 loss, but the former will hit the bench for the series finale while Arizona sends another southpaw (Jordan Montgomery) to the bump. Hunter Goodman will replace Blackmon as the Rockies' designated hitter.
Aug 11 2024Blackmon went 3-for-5 with two RBI and one run scored in Sunday's 9-8 win over Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon was a contributor in Sunday's eighth-inning comeback, getting the Rockies within two runs on a two-run single before scoring on Ryan McMahon's single. This was Blackmon's fifth multi-hit effort over his last 12 games, a span in which he's batting .300 (15-for-50) with six RBI. He's up to a .258/.331/.400 slash line with eight homers, 38 RBI, 46 runs scored, five stolen bases, 19 doubles and three triples across 89 contests this season.
Aug 8 2024Blackmon is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon will take a seat along with fellow left-handed hitters Ryan McMahon and Jake Cave as the Mets send southpaw David Peterson to the hill. Kris Bryant will get a day off from the outfield and will replace Blackmon as the Rockies' designated hitter.
Aug 6 2024Blackmon (head) is batting leadoff as the designated hitter Tuesday against the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 38-year-old sat out Saturday and Sunday after being hit in the head by a throw during Friday's contest, but he'll return to action for Tuesday's series opener versus New York. Blackmon has a .225/.340/.300 slash line with a 7:12 BB:K in 11 games since the All-Star break.
Aug 4 2024Blackmon (head) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon exited Friday's contest after being hit in the head with a throw while running the bases, and he's out of the starting nine Sunday for the second straight game. Hunter Goodman will bat seventh as the designated hitter in the series finale at San Diego.
Aug 3 2024Blackmon (head) is not in the starting lineup Saturday versus the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon left Friday's 5-2 loss early after being struck in the face with an errant throw from San Diego's shortstop Xander Bogaerts and he'll now take a seat in Saturday's matchup. With left-hander Martin Perez on the mound, it's possible that Blackmon would've take a seat anyway, so it's unclear if the injury or the matchup is the reason for his absence Saturday. Kris Bryant will slot in at designated hitter while Sam Hilliard enters the lineup in right field and bats ninth against San Diego.
Aug 2 2024Blackmon was removed from Friday's game against the Padres after getting hit in the head by a throw, Patrick Lyons of JustBaseball.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: An errant throw from Xander Bogaerts connected with Blackmon's face as he was running toward first base in the third inning. The 38-year-old outfielder was able to walk off the field on his own, but he'll likely be evaluated for a concussion in the Rockies' clubhouse.
Jul 27 2024Blackmon is out of the lineup for Game 1 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With left-hander Blake Snell on the mound for the Giants in Game 1, Colorado has opted not to send out a single left-handed hitter for the matinee. While Blackmon should be expected back in the lineup for Game 2 against righty Hayden Birdsong, Blackmon will leave DH duties to Elias Diaz while Kris Bryant starts in right field in Game 1.
Jul 26 2024Blackmon isn't in Colorado's lineup Friday versus the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With southpaw Kyle Harrison set to start on the bump for San Francisco, the lefty-hitting Blackmon will take a seat to begin Friday's contest. His absence will move Elias Diaz into the DH role, allowing Jacob Stallings to start behind the dish.
Jul 24 2024Blackmon is out of the lineup for Wednesday's contest versus the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Right-hander Nick Pivetta is on the bump for Boston, but the left-handed-hitting Blackmon nonetheless finds himself on the bench for a day game after a night game. Kris Bryant will occupy the designated hitter spot and Jake Cave will patrol right field Wednesday while Blackmon sits.
Jul 23 2024Blackmon went 2-for-6 with a two-run home run and a walk in Monday's 9-8 victory over the Red Sox in 12 inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon opened the game's scoring with a two-run shot in the third inning. It was his seventh long ball of the season and fourth in July. Despite the recent power surge, he's hitting just .235 this month. Blackmon's slash line sits at .253/.331/.416 with 29 extra-base hits and 42 runs scored through 314 plate appearances.
Jul 13 2024Blackmon went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in a loss to the Mets on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon brought the Rockies to within a run with his two-run blast in the fifth frame, but that was the last time Colorado was able to score. The homer was Blackmon's second in as many games since returning from a hamstring injury that resulted in him sitting out three matchups. The veteran outfielder had gone deep just twice over his previous 26 games prior to leaving the park in back-to-back contests.
Jul 12 2024Blackmon (hamstring) is the DH and batting leadoff Friday against the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon has been nursing soreness in his right hamstring stemming from a sliding catch he made Monday. After spending three straight games on the bench, the 37-year-old is back in the starting nine Friday. Blackmon is slashing .256/.325/.402 with four homers and five stolen bases over 280 plate appearances.
Jul 11 2024Blackmon is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Reds due to a slight right hamstring injury, MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Manager Bud Black said that Blackmon "tweaked" his hamstring while making a sliding catch during Monday's 6-0 loss to the Reds. The lefty-hitting Blackmon received a planned day off Tuesday while the Reds sent southpaw Nick Lodolo to the mound, but the 38-year-old's continued absences from the lineup against right-handed starters Frankie Montas and Hunter Greene on Wednesday and Thursday, respectively, signals that Blackmon is still being slowed by the injury. Blackmon had been available for pinch-hitting duties in Wednesday's 6-5 win but went unused, so he could once again be a candidate to come off the bench Thursday.
Jul 10 2024Blackmon is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game in Cincinnati. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Blackmon sat out Tuesday's 12-6 loss with a lefty (Nick Lodolo) on the mound, but it's a bit more surprising that he's on the bench again Wednesday while rigth-hander Frankie Montas takes the hill for Cincinnati. The Rockies will give Brenton Doyle a start at designated hitter in Blackmon's stead while Sam Hilliard patrols center field.
Jul 9 2024Blackmon is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game in Cincinnati. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tough southpaw Nick Lodolo is starting the game for the Reds, so the left-handed hitting Blackmon will grab a seat. Hunter Goodman will draw the start in right field for the Rockies, while Elias Diaz serves as the designated hitter.
Jul 5 2024Blackmon is not in the lineup for Friday's contest versus the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tough lefty Cole Ragans will be on the hill for Kansas City, so the left-handed hitting Blackmon will begin the contest on the bench. Elias Diaz is getting a start at designated hitter while Jacob Stallings does the catching.
Jul 2 2024Blackmon isn't in the Rockies' lineup for Tuesday's game versus the Brewers, Luke Zahlmann of The Denver Gazette reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The left-handed bat of Blackmon will step out of the lineup Tuesday versus fellow southpaw Dallas Keuchel. Hunter Goodman will move into right field as a result while Elias Diaz serves as the DH, allowing Jacob Stallings to start behind the plate and bat sixth.
Jun 30 2024Blackmon went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts Saturday against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon was activated from the injured list after missing 11 days with a hamstring injury. He immediately retook the leadoff role for the Rockies, displacing Brenton Doyle from that spot in the order.
Jun 29 2024The Rockies reinstated Blackmon (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon has been held out of action since he strained his right hamstring June 18 against the Dodgers, but he was able to recover quickly and will now return from the IL following a minimum-length stay. The 37-year-old outfielder had been heating up at the plate prior to getting injured, slashing .333/.397/.509 across 63 plate appearances since the beginning of June. Sean Bouchard (back) was optioned to Triple-A Albuquerque in a corresponding move.
Jun 27 2024Blackmon (hamstring) will meet the Rockies at the start of their series against the White Sox on Friday and is likely to be activated from the injured list when first eligible Saturday, MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon has been working out in Denver and is apparently fully recovered from the hamstring strain. The veteran outfielder's return hasn't been made official, but it appears he'll end up spending only the 10-day minimum on the injured list.
Jun 21 2024The Rockies placed Blackmon on the 10-day injured list Friday, retroactive to June 19, due to a right hamstring strain. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon missed the last three games after injuring his hamstring Tuesday against the Dodgers. Prior to the injury, Blackmon was slashing .333/.397/.509 with 10 runs, seven doubles and two RBI over 57 at-bats in June. In Blackmon's absence, Jake Cave and Sean Bouchard are likely to form a platoon in right field.
Jun 20 2024Blackmon (hamstring) is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Dodgers, Luke Zahlmann of The Denver Gazette reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He'll stay on the bench for a second straight game while he manages a tight right hamstring. Blackmon's absence clears the way for Jake Cave and Elehuris Montero to pick up another start in right field and at designated hitter, respectively. The Rockies are expecting Blackmon to avoid a stint on the injured list, though the team could change its tune if he isn't ready to go for Friday's series opener versus the Nationals.
Jun 19 2024Blackmon (hamstring) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Dodgers, Luke Zahlmann of The Denver Gazette reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon exited Tuesday's 11-9 loss with right hamstring tightness and is considered day-to-day. With Blackmon on the bench Wednesday, Jake Cave will start in right field and Elehuris Montero will serve as the Rockies' designated hitter.
Jun 18 2024Blackmon exited Tuesday's game against the Dodgers due to right hamstring tightness, Patrick Lyons of JustBaseball.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon was seen grabbing at his hamstring while running into third base during the first inning of Tuesday's game, and he eventually had to come out of the game during the second frame. The Rockies have not offered any information regarding the severity of the 37-year-old's injury, but it's possible he sits out at least a game or two to avoid playing with any lingering soreness.
Jun 17 2024Blackmon is out of the lineup for Monday's game versus the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon has been scorching hot over the last 11 games in slashing .400/.460/.600, but he'll receive a day off as the Dodgers send lefty James Paxton to the bump. Hunter Goodman is replace Blackmon in the lineup at designated hitter.
Jun 14 2024Blackmon went 3-for-4 with a solo homer, two doubles and two runs scored in Friday's 5-2 loss to the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon collected two doubles off bulk reliever Luis Ortiz before capping his evening with a 412-foot solo homer against David Bednar in the ninth. The 37-year-old veteran has shown signs of life in June, as he's hitting .347 (17-for-49) over 12 games this month. Overall, Blackmon sports a .266/.335/.411 slash line with three homers, five steals, 32 runs scored and 26 RBI.
Jun 8 2024Blackmon went 3-for-4 with a double, a walk, two runs and a stolen base in a 6-5 win against the Cardinals on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon catalyzed Colorado's offense from the leadoff spot, scoring the team's first run following a first-inning single and crossing the plate again after hitting a double and stealing third base in the seventh. The veteran outfielder has been swinging a hot bat of late, notching three multi-hit performances over his past four contests and going 9-for-16 overall during that span. Blackmon has also swiped a bag in each of his past two games and already has five thefts this season, more than he has collected in any campaign since he swiped 12 bags in 2018.
Jun 7 2024Blackmon went 2-for-4 with a stolen base Friday against the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon has had a nice start to the Rockies' current road trip, going 3-for-7 with a walk, an RBI and a stolen base in two games. After attempting only one steal through May 12, he has three steals on four chances in his last 19 contests. Despite some surprising aggressiveness on the basepaths, Blackmon has disappointed with the bat by maintaining just a .127 ISO and .697 OPS in 209 plate appearances.
Jun 3 2024Blackmon is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Reds, Luke Zahlmann of The Denver Gazette reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon has made six straight starts in the leadoff spot against right-handed pitching, but Monday marks the fourth straight game in which he's been out of the lineup versus a lefty. Hunter Goodman will replace Blackmon in the starting nine, filling in as the team's right fielder while batting eighth.
May 29 2024Blackmon is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Blackmon will get a breather for the series finale while the Guardians bring southpaw Logan Allen to the hill. Hunter Goodman will check in for Blackmon in right field and will bat ninth.
May 27 2024Blackmon went 3-for-4 with a home run, two doubles and four RBI in Monday's win over Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon did most of his damage with a three-run shot to cap off Colorado's six-run fourth inning. It was his second long ball of the year and he snapped a 34-game homerless drought. Blackmon also added a pair of doubles, giving him his first multi-hit performance since May 9. He's now slashing .237/.312/.378 with 15 extra-base hits and 23 RBI through 45 games.
May 26 2024Blackmon is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With a tough lefty (Ranger Suarez) on the hill for Philadelphia and the Rockies and Phillies wrapping up their series with a day game after a night game, the lefty-hitting Blackmon will receive some routine maintenance. His absence from the lineup will open up the designated-hitter spot for Kris Bryant, who started at first base in Saturday's 8-4 loss.
May 24 2024Blackmon is out of the lineup for Friday's game against Philadelphia. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon will dodge a matchup with southpaw Cristopher Sanchez on Friday, with Kris Bryant occupying the DH slot and Brenton Doyle starting in center. Blackmon is slashing .226/.307/.336 across 163 plate appearances.
May 23 2024Blackmon is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon will be joined on the bench by Elias Diaz, Kris Bryant and Brendan Rodgers as the Rockies rest four key regulars for the day game after a night game. Hunter Goodman will pick up the start at designated hitter in place of Blackmon.
May 18 2024Blackmon isn't in the Rockies' lineup Saturday versus the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The left-handed bat of Blackmon will stay put in Colorado's dugout while left-hander Kyle Harrison starts on the bump for San Francisco. Sean Bouchard will enter to play right field and bat sixth.
May 13 2024Blackmon went 1-for-5 with a stolen base, one RBI and one run scored in Monday's 5-4 win over the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon was part of the Rockies' fourth-inning rally. He drove in a run with a single, stole second and scored an Ezequiel Tovar single. Blackmon is 9-for-22 (.409) with nine RBI and four extra-base hits during his six-game hitting streak. The 37-year-old is slashing .248/.311/.380 with two steals, one home runs, 18 RBI and 17 runs scored over 132 plate appearances this season. Despite a significant drop in his hitting from last year, Blackmon's recent surge has helped him reclaim at least a share of the leadoff spot.
May 11 2024Blackmon is not in Saturday's lineup against the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon will head to the bench with a lefty, Andrew Heaney, on the mound for Texas. Elias Diaz picks up the start at designated hitter while Jacob Stallings starts behind the plate.
May 10 2024Blackmon went 1-for-4 with a double, two RBI and a run scored in Friday's victory over Texas. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon led the Rockies to victory by driving home two runs via a double in the eighth inning. The 37-year old has collected two RBI in three straight games. Blackmon continues to receive at-bats in a strong-side platoon role while hitting .241/.303/.375 over 122 plate appearances.
May 9 2024Blackmon went 2-for-4 with two RBI, two runs scored and a walk Wednesday against the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon delivered a pair of separate RBI knocks to snap a skid of 15 starts without collecting multiple hits. He's struggled to just a .616 OPS across 112 plate appearances to begin the season, though both his barrel and hard-hit rate remain in line with his more productive recent campaigns. If those skills stick, Blackmon should start to see better results, particularly at home.
May 7 2024Blackmon is not in the lineup for Tuesday's contest versus the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Southpaw Kyle Harrison will take the ball for the Giants, so it will be a day off for the left-handed hitting Blackmon. Sean Bouchard is in right field, Elias Diaz will be the designated hitter and Jacob Stallings will do the catching.
May 2 2024Blackmon is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon's absence from the lineup looks to be nothing more than routine maintenance while the Rockies and Marlins conclude their series with a day game after a night game. Hunter Goodman will replace Blackmon in the lineup, serving as the Rockies' designated hitter while batting ninth.
Apr 28 2024Blackmon is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Astros, Luke Zahlmann of The Denver Gazette reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon will sit Sunday as lefty Framber Valdez takes the mound for the Astros. Elias Diaz will rest his legs as the designated hitter while Jacob Stallings starts behind the plate.
Apr 25 2024Blackmon is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He'll take a seat while the Padres and Rockies wrap up their series with a day game after a night game. With Blackmon on the bench along with Nolan Jones (back), Jake Cave and Hunter Goodman will occupy the corner outfield spots, and catcher Elias Diaz will get a day off behind the plate and will serve as the Rockies' designated hitter.
Apr 21 2024Blackmon is not in the starting lineup for Game 2 of Sunday's doubleheader with Seattle. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon will get a breather after he went 1-for-4 with a walk and a strikeout while scoring the game-winning run in the team's 2-1 extra-inning victory in Sunday's matinee. Sean Bouchard will start in right field and bat eighth in the series finale with the Mariners.
Apr 17 2024Blackmon is out of the lineup for Wednesday game versus the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He'll take a seat as the Phillies send left-hander Cristopher Sanchez to the bump. The Rockies have a team off day Thursday, so Blackmon will get a couple days of rest before Friday's series opener versus the Mariners.
Apr 12 2024Blackmon is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon's days off usually coincide with Colorado going up against a left-handed starter, but he's sitting Friday while righty Kevin Gausman takes the mound for Toronto. Michael Toglia will start in right field and bat eighth.
Apr 10 2024Blackmon is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Rockies and Diamondbacks are concluding their series with a day game and Arizona is also starting left-hander Tommy Henry, so it makes for an opportune time for Blackmon to get a breather. Michael Toglia will start in right field and Kris Bryant will serve as the Rockies' designated hitter while Blackmon sits.
Apr 8 2024Blackmon went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, a triple, a walk and two runs scored in Monday's win over the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon led off the home half of the first inning with a triple and scored the game's first run shortly after. He then added an insurance run with his solo shot in the eighth. The veteran outfielder is off to a great start, slashing .325/.372/.575 with six extra-base knocks through 10 games. Blackmon was 1-for-12 over his previous three games since his last multi-hit effort April 3.
Apr 4 2024Blackmon went 3-for-5 with a double, a run and two RBI in Wednesday's loss to the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon helped ignite Colorado's offense from the top of the lineup, logging his second straight three-hit game out of the leadoff spot. The veteran outfielder has looked rejuvenated to begin the campaign, slashing .417/.440/.625 with five RBI through six games. He's yet to go deep but has four extra-base hits among his 10 overall knocks, and -- perhaps most impressively -- he's yet to strike out across 24 plate appearances.
Mar 31 2024Blackmon is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks, Luke Zahlmann of The Denver Gazette reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon went 3-for-11 with a double, a triple, three RBI, two runs and a stolen base in the first three games of the season, but he'll step out of the lineup Sunday. Jake Cave will take over in right field.
Mar 30 2024Blackmon went 2-for-5 with a double, two RBI, one run and a stolen base against Arizona in a 6-4 victory Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon has batted out of the leadoff spot in all three games for Colorado thus far, and he helped ignite the team's offense Saturday with a pair of hits. His big knock was a two-run double in the fifth inning that was part of a five-run outburst for the Rockies. Blackmon also swiped a big in the win, but that's unlikely to be a common occurrence, as the 37-year-old hasn't stolen more than four bases in a season since 2018.
Feb 24 2024Blackmon is expected to serve as the Rockies' primary designated hitter in 2024, Patrick Saunders of the Denver Post reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon signed a one-year, $13 million extension with the Rockies just before the close of the 2023 campaign. Given that financial commitment, he's expected to keep a significant role on the team. Blackmon has stated a desire to play regularly in right field, but manager Bud Black is prioritizing carefully managing the veteran's workload.
Sep 29 2023The Rockies signed Blackmon to a one-year contract extension Friday, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon had been scheduled to become a free agent this winter at age 37, but he'll stay home in Colorado for what will be his 14th major-league season. He was selected by the Rockies in the second round of the 2008 MLB Draft out of Georgia Tech and has tallied 1,688 career big-league hits, all in the purple and black. The new one-year deal carries a $13 million guarantee with another $2 million available in performance-based incentives, per Steve Adams of MLBTradeRumors.com.
Sep 28 2023Blackmon went 3-for-5 with a solo home run, two doubles, one additional RBI, one stolen base and two total runs scored in Thursday's 14-5 win over the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon filled the box score in a productive effort that began with a leadoff blast in the first inning. He also provided an RBI double in the seventh to cap a four-run rally. The 37-year-old has hit .268 (22-for-82) in September, and his homer Thursday was his first of the month. He's up to eight long balls, 40 RBI, 56 runs scored, three steals, 24 doubles and a .283/.370/.451 slash line through 93 games this season.
Sep 26 2023Blackmon is absent from the lineup for the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader versus the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kris Bryant will take a turn in the DH role as Sean Bouchard patrols right field. Blackmon had a productive couple of weeks in August, but the 37-year-old is batting .232/.325/.348 with zero home runs in 19 games (80 plate appearances) since the calendar flipped to September.
Sep 24 2023Blackmon isn't in Colorado's lineup Sunday against the Cubs, Patrick Lyons of TheDNVR.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon will retreat to the bench with southpaw Jordan Wicks lined up to start on the bump for the Cubs. Blackmon's absence will shift Elias Diaz to the DH spot while Austin Wynns starts behind the plate and bats eighth.
Sep 19 2023Blackmon is out of the lineup Tuesday against the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon has put together four straight multi-hit games, but it'll be Kris Bryant manning the DH role for the Rockies on Tuesday as they take on tough left-hander Blake Snell at Petco Park in San Diego. Nolan Jones, Brenton Doyle and Hunter Goodman are starting across the outfield.
Sep 16 2023Blackmon will be on the bench for the first half of Saturday's doubleheader against the Giants, Patrick Lyons of TheDNVR.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran outfielder will unsurprisingly not be asked to start two games on one day. Hunter Goodman will handle right field in the afternoon game, but Blackmon could return to the lineup for the nightcap.
Sep 13 2023Blackmon is not in the Rockies' lineup Wednesday against the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon will be out of the lineup for the first time since last Wednesday. Hunter Goodman is starting in right field while Elehuris Montero starts at designated hitter.
Sep 6 2023Blackmon is not in the Rockies' lineup Wednesday against the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon will be out of the lineup for the first time since Aug. 16. However, he has appeared in every game since returning from a hand injury Aug. 14. Elehuris Montero will start in the 37-year-old's place as the designated hitter.
Sep 2 2023Blackmon went 3-for-4 with a double, a walk, a stolen base and three RBI in Saturday's 8-7 win over the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon hit safely in 13 of 14 games after returning from a hand injury, but he'd gone 0-for-6 with two walks over his last two contests. The 37-year-old outfielder was able to make an impact out of the leadoff spot Saturday, and he continues to be one of the Rockies' top hitters. For the season, he's at a .292/.383/.458 slash line with seven home runs, 35 RBI, 47 runs scored and one steal through 73 contests.
Aug 20 2023Blackmon went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, a triple and an additional run scored in Sunday's 10-5 loss to the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon has gone 9-for-20 (.450) with two homers and two triples over six games since he returned from a two-month absence with a hand injury. Both of his homers in that span have come in the last two games. The veteran is up to a .281/.367/.468 slash line with seven long balls, 31 RBI, 42 runs scored, 14 doubles and four triples through 62 contests this season. He's been atop the lineup in all five games he's started since his return, bumping Ezequiel Tovar to the No. 2 spot in the order.
Aug 19 2023Blackmon went 1-for-3 with two walks, two runs scored and an RBI on Friday against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon has at least one hit in all four games since returning from a hand injury, and he's reached base multiple times in each of his three starts. The Rockies have plenty of candidates for at-bats between designated hitter and the outfield, though Blackmon still looks to be in line for a consistent role and has occupied the leadoff spot upon his activation.
Aug 16 2023Blackmon is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon started at designated hitter and batted leadoff for both of his first two games since returning from the injured list, but he'll take a seat Wednesday for a day game after a night game. Ryan McMahon will get a day out of the field and replace Blackmon as the Rockies' DH.
Aug 14 2023Blackmon went 2-for-3 with a walk and a run in Monday's 6-4 win over Arizona. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon returned after a two-month absence necessitated by a fracture in his right hand. The veteran didn't show any signs of rust, reaching base three times from the leadoff spot. One of his hits was an infield single leading off the eighth inning that sparked a four-run frame in the come-from-behind victory. Blackmon began the game as the Rockies' designated hitter before moving into right field in the ninth. He'll likely work as the team's DH most games moving forward.
Aug 12 2023Blackmon (hand) began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Albuquerque on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon has been on the injured list since June 11 with a fracture in his right hand, but he finally seems to be approaching a return to the lineup. The Rockies haven't specified how many games Blackmon will play in during his assignment, but there's a chance he's activated Monday ahead of Colorado's next homestand. The veteran outfielder was slashing .265/.347/.422 through 242 plate appearances before getting injured.
Aug 9 2023Blackmon (hand) turned in full workouts on the field Monday and Tuesday and could soon be cleared to begin a rehab assignment, MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon, who has been on the injured list since June 11 with a fractured right hand, was expected to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Albuquerque on Aug. 1, but the Rockies nixed those plans after the 37-year-old acknowledged that he was experiencing some lingering discomfort. The setback was considered a minor one, and Blackmon's ability to perform full baseball activities less than a week later suggests his rehab program is back on track. Expect the Rockies to provide an update on Blackmon's next steps within the next couple of days.
Aug 1 2023Blackmon (hand) is no longer scheduled to begin a rehab assignment Tuesday with Triple-A Albuquerque, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon did some pregame activities with the Rockies on Monday and apparently still felt some lingering discomfort in the right hand that he fractured back in June. The severity of the setback is not yet known, but it's safe to say there is no longer a set timetable for the veteran's return to the active major-league roster in Colorado.
Jul 31 2023Blackmon (hand) will join Triple-A Albuquerque on Tuesday to begin a rehab assignment, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon, who has been on the injured list since June 11 with a fractured right hand, is expected to play for Albuquerque on Tuesday and Wednesday before the Rockies potentially activate him ahead of this weekend's three-game series in St. Louis. Though his power has dipped considerably over the past few seasons and he's no longer an active baserunner, Blackmon should remain a plus source of batting average while also occupying a top-three spot in the Colorado batting order once he returns from the IL.
Jul 29 2023Blackmon (hand) participated in batting practice Saturday, Patrick Lyons of TheDNVR.com reports ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon was cleared to resume swinging a bat Sunday and has now begun to ramp up the intensity. Blackmon has been held out since June 11 with a fractured right hand, and he'll likely embark on a rehab assignment before returning to the Rockies' lineup.
Jul 23 2023Blackmon (hand) took dry swings on the field Sunday, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Though he hasn't been cleared to face pitching, Blackmon seems to be gradually regaining strength in his fractured right hand. As Harding notes, Blackmon had previously been limited to taking swings with his right hand controlling the bat, but he was able to use both hands to swing through the air Sunday. The Rockies don't have a timeline for Blackmon's return from the 10-day injured list and probably won't until he's ready to take live batting practice, but those holding him in fantasy leagues probably shouldn't count on him being activated until August.
Jun 30 2023Blackmon (hand) said Friday that he expects to wear a cast for two more weeks, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon had indicated a couple weeks ago that he thought he could beat his initial timetable of a mid- to late-July return, but it now it doesn't sound like that will happen. The veteran suffered a fractured right hand back in mid-June.
Jun 19 2023Blackmon (hand) believes he could be back sooner than his initially projected mid- to late-July return date, MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon -- who went on the injured list a week ago with a fractured right hand -- has experienced improvement following treatment and the use of a bone stimulator to the point that he thinks he might beat his timetable. Injury optimism from players is not uncommon, especially early on in the recovery, but it's certainly a good sign that he's feeling better.
Jun 11 2023Colorado placed Blackmon on the 10-day injured list Sunday with a fractured right hand, Patrick Lyons of TheDNVR.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Rockies haven't provided a timeline for Blackmon's return from a fifth metatarsal fracture, though the nature of the injury portends an absence of longer than 10 days, even though the injury is to his non-dominant hand. Blackmon had been serving as the Rockies' primary designated hitter, but the team could turn to a rotation of players to fill in for the veteran while he recovers from the hand fracture.
Jun 10 2023Blackmon is not in Saturday's lineup against the Padres, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Randal Grichuk is starting at designated hitter while Nolan Jones picks up a start in the outfield. Blackmon is hitting .156 with zero home runs in 32 at-bats this month.
Jun 8 2023Blackmon went 1-for-5 with a double and two RBI on Wednesday against the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon tallied a pair of RBI with a double in the second inning. He's taken advantage of a stretch of consecutive home games to tally nine RBI and 10 runs scored across his last 12 contests. Across 231 plate appearances, Blackmon is maintaining a wRC+ above 100 for the first time since 2019.
Jun 4 2023Blackmon is out of the lineup for Sunday's game versus the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon is 2-for-14 since returning from the bereavement list Thursday and will take a seat for Sunday's series finale in Kansas City. Elehuris Montero will serve as the designated hitter while Brenton Doyle steps into the leadoff spot.
Jun 1 2023Blackmon was activated from the bereavement list Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon is back with the Rockies in time for Thursday afternoon's series finale against the Diamondbacks, in which he'll serve as the DH and leadoff man for Colorado. He went on bereavement leave Monday amidst a nine-game hitting streak and has slashed .333/.377/.587 over his last 17 games (69 plate appearances) dating back to May 8.
May 29 2023The Rockies placed Blackmon on the bereavement list Monday, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon's absence from the lineup for Monday's game against the Diamondbacks was initially believed to be a routine day off, but he apparently didn't make the trip with the Rockies for the start of a four-game series in Arizona. Per MLB rules, Blackmon can remain on the list for 3-to-7 days, so he could be back with the team as soon as Thursday's series finale. The Rockies recalled corner infielder Elehuris Montero from Triple-A Albuquerque to replace Blackmon on the 26-man active roster.
May 28 2023Blackmon went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run and two additional runs scored in Sunday's 11-10 win over the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon went through a 17-game homer drought for much of May, but he's swatted two long balls over his last three contests. He's riding a nine-game hitting streak, batting .343 (12-for-35) with seven extra-base hits in that span. The veteran is up to a .287/.369/.466 slash line with five homers, 23 RBI, 30 runs scored, 13 doubles and two triples through 48 contests, and he remains in a leadoff role versus right-handed pitchers.
May 26 2023Blackmon went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's loss to the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon is now on a seven-game hit streak, and also has hits in 14 of his last 15 contests. The longtime Rockie has been scorching hot in the month of May, even without the power-hitting numbers he put up in his prime years.
May 21 2023Blackmon is not in the starting lineup Sunday against the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon will take a seat as the Rockies face left-hander Andrew Heaney on Sunday. The outfielder has been limited to just 39 at-bats versus southpaws in 2023, batting .282 with two extra-base hits. Kris Bryant will draw the start at designated hitter while Randal Grichuk enters the lineup in right field and bats fourth in the series finale with Texas.
May 15 2023Blackmon went 2-for-4 with a double and two runs scored Sunday against the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon reached base to lead off the bottom of the first inning and came around to score. He later doubled in the fifth frame to tally his second run of the game. Blackmon receives regular days off but has been productive across 33 at-bats in May, collecting 10 hits, six RBI and six runs scored. While his home park helps, five of the nine games in that span have come on the road.
May 13 2023Blackmon is not in Saturday's lineup against the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon sometimes sits against southpaws, and that will be the case in this one with Ranger Suarez on the hill for the Phillies. Kris Bryant is at designated hitter while Brenton Doyle gets the start in the outfield.
May 10 2023Blackmon is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Pirates, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Rockies are facing a left-hander (Rich Hill) and are concluding their series in Pittsburgh with a day game after a night game, so the lefty-hitting Blackmon will get a breather on getaway day. Kris Bryant will serve as the Rockies' designated hitter in Blackmon's stead while Randal Grichuk picks up a start at Bryant's normal spot in right field.
May 7 2023Blackmon is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mets, Patrick Lyons of TheDNVR.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 36-year-old looks to be receiving some routine maintenance while the Rockies and Mets wrap up their series with a day game. Randal Grichuk will replace Blackmon as the Rockies' designated hitter, while Jurickson Profar steps into Blackmon's usual spot atop the batting order.
May 6 2023Blackmon went 0-for-3 with a walk, an RBI and a run scored Saturday against the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon drew a leadoff walk to begin the game and ultimately came around to score. He otherwise had an unremarkable game, though he has six RBI and three runs scored across his last five starts. On the season, Blackmon has maintained a .261/.365/.400 line across 137 plate appearances and has struck out at just a 12.3 percent clip.
May 4 2023Blackmon went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 7-1 victory over the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon's monster 463-foot shot to right field gave Colorado a 7-0 lead in the eighth inning. He has hits in five of his past six games, going 7-for-23 with four extra-base hits during that stretch. The 36-year-old is slashing .275/.385/.431 with three home runs, nine RBI and 14 runs in 28 games.
May 2 2023Blackmon is not in the starting lineup Tuesday against the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kris Bryant will take a turn in the designated hitter role and bat second in the Rockies' series opener versus Milwaukee. Jurickson Profar, Brenton Doyle and Randal Grichuk are starting across the outfield.
Apr 4 2023Blackmon isn't in the Rockies' lineup Tuesday against the Dodgers, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After getting off to a scorching-hot start this season, going 7-for-20 from the plate with a home run and three RBI, Blackmon will get a day off to rest. Elehuris Montero will fill in as the Rockies' DH, allowing Alan Trejo to get reps in the hot corner and bat eighth.
Mar 31 2023Blackmon went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer and two runs scored in Friday's win over the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon followed up his three-hit Opening Day with another multi-hit performance. His two-run shot off of Nick Martinez in the fifth inning was the Rockies' lone extra-base hit of the contest. Blackmon is 5-for-9 with two extra-base hits and two strikeouts.
Mar 25 2023Blackmon (back) will bat second and serve as the designated hitter Saturday against the Guardians, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon sat for two weeks due to back stiffness, but he appeared in a minor-league game Friday and will play with the big-league club just one day later. It looks as though he'll be good to go for Opening Day, though the 36-year-old may require more off days than normal early on to ease him into the season.
Mar 20 2023Blackmon (back) will take part in batting practice before Monday's Cactus League game against the Dodgers, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon has been out of the lineup for the Rockies while dealing with stiffness in his back. The veteran outfielder told Harding the most important thing is that he doesn't take any backwards steps, and there's no reason for him to be rushed into the lineup during exhibition play. Most importantly, Blackmon believes he'll be ready for Opening Day, and there's a good chance that happens if there are no setbacks.
Mar 17 2023Blackmon (back) will not return to the Rockies' lineup before the end of the weekend, Danielle Allentuck of The Denver Gazette reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon has already missed a week of action with back soreness and won't return for at least a few more days. There's been no indication that his readiness for Opening Day could be in doubt, so a return at some point next week seems likely.
Mar 12 2023Blackmon's back stiffness is improving, but he won't be rushed back into the lineup, MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon left Colorado's spring training game March 10 after just one inning due to a back injury. Manager Bud Black didn't give a specific timeline for a return, though given Blackmon's veteran status it's no surprise the team isn't rushing for him to return during the exhibition schedule. To this point, there is no indication he's in danger of missing any regular-season contests.
Mar 10 2023Blackmon departed Friday's Cactus League contest versus the Giants with mid-back stiffness, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon played the top of the first inning on defense but was removed before he could take an at-bat. It's not clear at this point whether it's a day-to-day type injury or possibly something more. The Rockies should have more on Blackmon's status after the game.
Feb 26 2023Blackmon (knee) is batting leadoff as the designated hitter in Sunday's spring game against the Brewers, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon ended the 2022 campaign on the injured list with a torn meniscus in his left knee, but he's ready to go early in spring training for the Rockies. The 36-year-old had a .264/.314/.419 slash line with 16 home runs and 78 RBI in 135 games last season, and he should serve as Colorado's primary designated hitter this year, which is the final season of his contract.
Sep 30 2022Blackmon (knee) will pick up his $18 million player option for the 2023 season, Danielle Allentuck of The Denver Gazette reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon is 36 and was worth 0.2 fWAR in 135 games before suffering a season-ending knee injury, so picking up the option was an easy call. He could retire following the 2023 season.
Sep 28 2022The Rockies placed Blackmon on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with a torn meniscus in his left knee. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This trip to the injured list will end Blackmon's season early, and the 36-year-old veteran will finish 2022 with a .733 OPS -- his worst mark since 2012. There's no word yet on how long it might take him to recover, but he should be ready to go by the start of next season. To fill his spot on the active roster, Colorado reinstated Jose Iglesias (thumb) from the 10-day injured list.
Sep 20 2022Blackmon went 3-for-5 with a triple and an RBI on Monday against the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon drove in his 76th run of the season with an RBI single in the first inning and also chipped in a two-out triple seven frames later. He has emerged out of a prolonged slump and is in the midst of a modest three-game hitting streak, during which he's collected six hits across 13-bats. Though Blackmon is no longer a threat on the basepaths, he has chipped in 16 homers, 59 runs scored and a .263 average across 551 plate appearances on the campaign.
Sep 18 2022Blackmon went 2-for-4 with a walk, a stolen base and a run scored in Sunday's 4-3 win over the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon has found a little more consistency at the plate, going 4-for-16 across his last four games. He's also struck out five times in that span. The steal Sunday was his fourth of the season, his most since he stole 12 bases in 2018. The 36-year-old has maintained a .259/.310/.415 slash line with 16 home runs, 75 RBI, 59 runs scored, 20 doubles and five triples in 127 contests, though he's also seen roughly one day off per week lately.
Sep 16 2022Blackmon isn't in the lineup Friday against the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon started the last three games and went 1-for-12 with seven strikeouts. He'll get a breather while Connor Joe serves as the designated hitter and bats seventh.
Sep 10 2022Blackmon isn't starting Saturday against Arizona, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon has gone 0-for-13 with a run, a walk and two strikeouts over the last three games and will get a day off Saturday. C.J. Cron is serving as the designated hitter and batting third.
Sep 4 2022Blackmon went 1-for-5 with two RBI across both games of Sunday's doubleheader against the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon was out of the lineup for the first game of the twin bill, but he delivered a two-run single as a pinch hitter in the seventh inning. During the team's eight-game road trip that concluded Sunday, Blackmon went 6-for-28 with only one extra-base hit and no counting stats excluding Sunday's effort. For the season, he owns a .267/.316/.430 line across 507 plate appearances.
Sep 3 2022Blackmon isn't starting Saturday against the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon started the last three games but went just 1-for-11 with a double, a walk and three strikeouts. C.J. Cron will serve as the designated hitter and bat cleanup.
Aug 30 2022Blackmon is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game in Atlanta, Nick Groke of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Rockies will send two of their lefty-hitting regulars to the bench in the series opener, as Blackmon and Ryan McMahon will both take seats with southpaw Max Fried taking the hill for Atlanta. Blackmon's absence opens up room at designated hitter for C.J. Cron, while Triple-A Albuquerque call-up Michael Toglia makes his MLB debut at Cron's usual first-base spot.
Aug 27 2022Blackmon isn't starting Saturday against the Mets, Patrick Lyons of TheDNVR.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon is out of the lineup for the second time in the last four games after he went 2-for-8 with three strikeouts over the last two matchups. Randal Grichuk will start in right field and lead off Saturday.
Aug 24 2022Blackmon isn't starting Wednesday against the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon is getting a breather after he went 6-for-13 with a double, three RBI and a run over the last three games. Randal Grichuk will shift to right field while Wynton Bernard starts in center.
Aug 21 2022Blackmon went 2-for-5 with two RBI and one run scored in Sunday's extra-innings loss against the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon notched two singles, one in the eighth to score Ryan McMahon to move the game to 6-4. He then recorded another base knock 10th, which also scored McMahon and tied the game at eight, after which he was removed for a pinch runner. Blackmon now has a modest five-game hitting streak and is slashing .266/.317/.436 on the season.
Aug 20 2022Blackmon (hamstring) is back in action for Saturday's contest against the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon missed Friday after he left Thursday's loss to St. Louis early with a hamstring injury. Since the start of August, he's put up an OPS of .503 over 60 plate appearances with eight RBI and a stolen base.
Aug 19 2022Blackmon (hamstring) isn't starting Friday against the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon exited Thursday's loss to the Cardinals due to a hamstring injury and will be excluded from the lineup for at least one game. He's expected to be OK within a few days, but his availability off the bench Friday isn't yet clear. Connor Joe, Wynton Bernard and Randal Grichuk are starting in the outfield from left to right.
Aug 18 2022Blackmon's early exit in Thursday's 13-0 loss to the Cardinals is being attributed to a hamstring injury, Nick Groke of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon appeared to tweak his hamstring while running out an infield single in his lone plate appearance of the day in the top of the first inning. He played defense in the bottom of the inning before he was ultimately replaced by Wynton Bernard in right field an inning later. After the game, manager Bud Black told Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post that he believes Blackmon will be OK in a couple of days, so Blackmon is seemingly on track to avoid a trip to the injured list but doubtful to return to the lineup for Friday's series opener with the Giants.
Aug 16 2022Blackmon went 2-for-4 with a double and three RBI on Tuesday against the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon delivered nearly all of Colorado's offense Tuesday, first tallying an RBI single in the sixth inning. He drove in two additional runs on a double one frame later. Entering Tuesday's game, Blackmon had hit only .190 with two home runs, nine RBI and eight runs scored across 21 games since the All-Star break. In part due to that prolonged slump, Blackmon has only a 94 wRC+ across 459 plate appearances on the season.
Aug 14 2022Blackmon is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon mustered only five hits in 31 at-bats over his last eight games, so he will get a day to clear his head.
Aug 7 2022Blackmon is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon will exit the lineup Sunday after starting the past four games and going 3-for-16 with an RBI, two runs and a stolen base. C.J. Cron will serve as the designated hitter while Sam Hilliard, Yonathan Daza and Randal Grichuk man the outfield.
Jul 28 2022Blackmon isn't starting Thursday against the Dodgers, Danielle Allentuck of The Denver Gazette reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon started the first six games after the All-Star break and hit .231 with two homers, a double, five RBI and three runs. C.J. Cron is serving as the designated hitter while Yonathan Daza enters the lineup in center field.
Jul 23 2022Blackmon went 2-for-6 with a home run, three RBI and two runs scored in a 6-5 extra-innings loss to the Brewers on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon took Corbin Burnes deep in the third inning to pick up his 15th home run of the season. The 36-year-old designated hitter is riding a nine-game hitting streak and came into the game slashing an excellent .311/.360/.511 over his past 45 at-bats.
Jul 15 2022Blackmon went 3-for-5 with a pair of RBI and a run scored in Friday's 13-2 win over the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon opened the scoring with an RBI single in the first inning and added another in the eighth. This was his fifth straight multi-hit performance, a span in which he's gone 11-for-22 (.500) with six RBI. The 36-year-old's surge at the plate has lifted his slash line to .278/.329/.475 in 354 plate appearances. He's added 14 home runs, 52 RBI, 46 runs scored, 16 doubles, three triples and two stolen bases. He remains a strong fantasy play when the Rockies are at home.
Jul 14 2022Blackmon isn't starting Thursday's game against the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon has swung a hot bat recently, slashing .429/.455/.762 with a homer, a triple, two doubles, five RBI and three runs over the last five games. However, he'll get a breather while Kris Bryant serves as the designated hitter with Yonathan Daza entering the lineup in center field.
Jul 12 2022Blackmon went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon went deep off Padres starter Mike Clevinger in the sixth inning, and that was enough to earn the Rockies a win. With multiple hits in three straight games, Blackmon is back in a groove at the plate. The 36-year-old is up to a .271/.324/.475 slash line with 14 homers, 50 RBI, 45 runs scored and two stolen bases through 79 contests as he remains a near-everyday fixture in the heart of the order. He's tended to run a bit hot-and-cold at times, but he can be especially productive at home, where he's hitting .299 this season.
Jul 7 2022Blackmon isn't starting Thursday against the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon is sitting for the second time in the last four matchups after he went 0-for-6 with two walks and three strikeouts over the last two games. Connor Joe, Yonathan Daza and Randal Grichuk are starting in the outfield from left to right while Kris Bryant serves as the designated hitter.
Jul 4 2022Blackmon is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon is hitting .321 (36-for-112) since June 2, but he will be held out Monday with the Rockies loading up on right-handed hitters against Dodgers southpaw Julio Urias. Yonathan Daza will enter the lineup in Blackmon's place.
Jul 3 2022Blackmon went 2-for-5 with a double, two runs scored and two RBI on Saturday against the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon has gone 8-for-18 with a home run, two doubles, four RBI and five runs scored through four games of the Rockies' current homestand. He's also maintained a .472 slugging percentage across 308 plate appearances for the season -- his highest mark since 2019.
Jul 1 2022Blackmon went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 9-3 loss to the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon celebrated his 36th birthday with a solo shot in the eighth inning, but that was little more than window dressing in the lopsided loss. The veteran outfielder has gone 7-for-18 (.389) with three extra-base hits in his last four contests. He's up to 13 homers, 42 RBI, 39 runs scored and a pair of stolen bases while slashing .267/.318/.469 across 303 plate appearances.
Jun 29 2022Blackmon went 4-for-5 with a double, an RBI and two runs in a 7-4 win over the Dodgers on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon had a big night at the plate, frequently passing the baton to his teammates by getting on base nearly every time up. His double off Yency Almonte was his eighth of the year. The 35-year-old outfielder has been playing well in June, slashing .311/.339/.534 with five home runs during the month.
Jun 27 2022Blackmon isn't starting Monday's game against the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon went 1-for-12 with a homer, two RBI, a walk and two strikeouts over the last three games, and he'll get a breather Monday. Connor Joe is serving as the designated hitter and leading off.
Jun 23 2022Blackmon is not starting Thursday versus the Marlins, Patrick Lyons of TheDNVR.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon will get a breather Thursday after he started eight straight contests, going 12-for-34 with two home runs, seven RBI and seven runs in those games. C.J. Cron will take over at designated hitter while Elehuris Montero will start at first base and bat eighth.
Jun 19 2022Blackmon went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and two runs scored Saturday against the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon took Nick Martinez yard in the fifth inning to record his 11th home run of the season. He's enjoyed a strong homestand, hitting .455 with a pair of long balls, six RBI and five runs scored across his last five games. Blackmon has also maintained a .802 OPS across 264 plate appearances on the campaign.
Jun 18 2022Blackmon went 3-for-4 with a triple, two RBI, two runs scored and a walk in Friday's victory over the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon's two RBI came on a triple in the first inning, where he sent Yonathan Daza to the plate and a sixth-inning single that scored Connor Joe. The veteran outfielder picked up two runs of his own, both of which came thanks to C.J. Cron homers. Blackmon has been swinging a hot bat lately, picking up a hit in 10 of his last 11 games, including six multi-hit games. Although his season batting average sits at .267, Blackmon is slashing .329/.365/.543 in June.
Jun 15 2022Blackmon went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in a 4-3 extra-inning loss to the Guardians on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Rockies' leadoff man went yard for the 10th time this season -- and third in his past eight games -- to tie the game at 3-3 in the bottom of the seventh. The blast came off Guardians ace Shane Bieber and led to him being pulled from the game one batter later. The 35-year-old left-handed hitter is slashing .251/.307/.439 and should continue to benefit from hitting at or near the top of the order in Coors Field.
Jun 12 2022Blackmon will be on the bench Sunday against San Diego, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon went 0-for-5 at the plate Saturday, ending a six-game hitting streak in which he posted a 1.160 OPS. Randal Grichuk will be the right fielder Sunday, while Connor Joe starts at DH.
Jun 10 2022Blackmon went 3-for-5 with two doubles and a run scored Thursday against the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon continues to hit well, as he's now tallied six multi-hit performances across his last 13 starts. He's hit .364 in that span while also slugging three homers, driving in 12 and scoring six runs. That's raised his overall line to .260/.320/.451 across 226 plate appearances on the campaign.
Jun 9 2022Blackmon went 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI on Wednesday against the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon recorded an extra-base hit for the third consecutive game, though his RBI came on a single in the third frame. Across his last 12 games, Blackmon is hitting .340 with three homers, 12 RBI and five runs scored. While plenty of that production has come at Coors Field, the Rockies have been on the road for five contests in that span. Overall, Blackmon is hitting .251/.313/.437 across 221 plate appearances on the season.
Jun 7 2022Blackmon went 1-for-2 with a three-run home run in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon didn't start Tuesday, but he entered the game as a pinch hitter in the sixth inning. He made an instant impact, putting a Jose Alvarez pitch into McCovey Cove for a go-ahead homer, and the Rockies protected the lead from there. Blackmon has homered in each of his last two games, giving him nine for the season. The outfielder has added a .246/.310/.431 slash line with 29 RBI, 26 runs scored and a stolen base in 49 contests. He should continue to draw most of the playing time in right field.
Jun 5 2022Blackmon went 2-for-5 with a solo home run in Sunday's 8-7 loss to Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon brought the Rockies within a run with his ninth-inning solo shot, but the comeback effort fell short. This was his first extra-base hit since his last homer May 29 versus the Nationals. The outfielder is still struggling at the plate with a .244/.308/.415 slash line in 215 plate appearances this season, but he's gone 6-for-19 (.316) over his last four games. The 35-year-old has added eight homers, 26 RBI, 25 runs scored, a stolen base, seven doubles and a triple through 48 contests.
Jun 3 2022Blackmon went 4-for-5 with a run and two RBI in Thursday's loss to the Braves. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran drove in Colorado's first run with a first-inning single and collected another RBI with a single in the fifth. This was his second four-hit performance of the campaign, though he's still on pace for a career-worst .251 batting average. Blackmon has picked things up of late, however, slashing .400/.471/.500 with a home run and seven RBI over his past seven games.
May 30 2022Blackmon went 1-for-3 with a home run, two RBI and two walks Sunday against the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon took Josiah Gray yard to lead off the game and record his seventh home run of the season. He later grounded into a fielder's choice to tally his second RBI of the campaign. Blackmon reached base multiple times in three of Colorado's four games against Washington, and he also drove in five and scored three runs during the series. Overall, Blackmon is hitting .241/.309/.426 across 182 plate appearances.
May 29 2022Blackmon went 5-for-10 with two RBI and a run scored across both games of Saturday's doubleheader against the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon collected multiple hits in each game, and all five knocks were singles. He has hit .278 across his last 13 starts, also collecting two home runs, seven RBI and seven runs scored in that span. Overall, Blackmon has maintained a .239/.301/.409 line across 177 plate appearances on the campaign.
May 26 2022Blackmon went 1-for-3 with two walks Wednesday against the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon has one hit in nine of his last 10 starts, but none have been multi-hit efforts. He's smacked two home runs in that span, also collecting four RBI and five runs scored. Overall, he has maintained a .221/.289/.393 line across 163 plate appearances on the season.
May 22 2022Blackmon is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mets, Patrick Lyons of TheDNVR.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon will get a breather after he started in both ends of Saturday's doubleheader. The 35-year-old went 1-for-8 between the two games and saw his six-game hitting streak come to an end in Game 2 of the twin bill. With Blackmon on the bench Sunday, the Rockies will roll out an outfield of Kris Bryant, Yonathan Daza and Randal Grichuk from left to right.
May 18 2022Blackmon went 1-for-2 with a walk and a solo home run Wednesday against the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon led off the bottom of the first inning with his sixth home run of the season. In five starts during the team's current homestand, Blackmon has gone 5-for-21 with two home runs, four RBI and four runs scored. However, on the campaign, he has managed just a .312 wOBA and 88 wRC+ across 141 plate appearances.
May 15 2022Blackmon is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Royals, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon started the past four games and will take a seat after going 2-for-17 with a home run, three RBI and two runs during that stretch. Sam Hilliard, Yonathan Daza and Randal Grichuk will start from left to right in the outfield against Kansas City lefty Daniel Lynch.
May 11 2022Blackmon went 0-for-3 with a walk and an RBI on Wednesday against the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon drove in Colorado's only run when he grounded into a fielder's choice in the sixth inning. He's in the midst of a cold spell, collecting only six hits across 43 at-bats in his last 11 games. Blackmon is also off to a slow start to the campaign, as he's maintained just a .219/.281/.390 line across 117 plate appearances. Despite that, he's still managed to rack up 13 EBI and 15 runs scored.
May 9 2022Blackmon isn't starting Monday against the Giants, Danielle Allentuck of The Denver Gazette reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon will get a breather after he went 1-for-12 with a double and two strikeouts over the last three games. Yonathan Daza, Garrett Hampson and Randal Grichuk are starting in the outfield from left to right.
May 1 2022Blackmon is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Reds, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon started the last eight games and will receive a day off after posting a .980 OPS during that stretch. Randal Grichuk will shift to right field while Yonathan Daza starts in center.
Apr 26 2022Blackmon went 2-for-4 with two solo homers in a 10-3 loss Tuesday in Philadelphia. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon homered in the sixth and eighth innings as the Rockies were trounced by the Phillies. The veteran has come alive in the last seven games, hitting .385/.429/.885 with four home runs. Tuesday marked the third time this season that he appeared as the designated hitter. The 35-year-old is sitting on a .300 batting average for his career and is five homers away from 200.
Apr 24 2022Blackmon went 4-for-5 with a double, two RBI, two runs and a stolen base during Sunday's 6-2 win over the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon launched his second homer of the season Saturday and followed up with a four-hit effort in the series finale. It was the first stolen base of the season for the 35-year-old, who has only seven stolen bases over the previous three campaigns. He has a modest five-game hit streak during which he's gone 8-for-18 with two home runs, a double, five RBI and eight runs.
Apr 23 2022Blackmon is not in the lineup for Game 1 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran outfielder is hitting .225/.311/.350 with one home run in 40 at-bats. His absence could be related to the Tigers starting lefty Tarik Skubal. Randal Grichuk is starting in right field while Yonathan Daza enters the lineup in center field.
Apr 18 2022Blackmon went 1-for-2 with a solo homer, a walk and two runs scored in Monday's 4-1 win over the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon broke a scoreless tie in the sixth inning with a solo shot off Aaron Nola, his first home run of the year. He later scored in the seventh on a Randal Grichuk double. The veteran lefty is now slashing .212/.297/.364 with four RBI through 38 plate appearances.
Apr 17 2022Blackmon is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cubs, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Rockies' matchup with a lefty starter (Drew Smyly) coupled with the early start for Sunday's series finale (3:10 p.m. ET) were likely factors in the lefty-hitting Blackmon getting his second day off of the season. With Blackmon taking a seat, Yonathan Daza will check into an outfield that also includes Randal Grichuk and Connor Joe.
Apr 10 2022Blackmon is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Dodgers, Danielle Allentuck of The Denver Gazette reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon is 1-for-9 with a double, an RBI and four strikeouts over the first two games of the season and will take a seat Sunday with southpaw Julio Urias on the mound for Los Angeles. Randal Grichuk will man right field with Yonathan Daza starting in center for the series finale.
Mar 25 2022Blackmon went 2-for-2 with two runs and an RBI in Friday's Cactus League win over the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon appeared in his fourth Cactus League game of the year Friday, and he's served exclusively as the leadoff man this spring. Per Thomas Harding of MLB.com, manager Bud Black was noncommittal when asked whether Blackmon would hit at the top of the lineup to begin the regular season. However, the 35-year-old served as the leadoff man for several years earlier in his career, and the Rockies acquired more bats during the offseason that can hit in the heart of the order. Blackmon hasn't recorded any extra-base hits this spring but has gone 3-for-9 with three runs, an RBI, two walks and a strikeout across his four appearances.
Nov 4 2021Blackmon exercised his $22 million player option Thursday, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon's results decreased in 2021, as he slashed .270/.351/.411 with 13 home runs, 78 RBI, 76 runs and three stolen bases across 150 games. However, the 35-year-old should maintain a starting role with a prominent spot in the lineup as he prepares for his 12th season in Colorado.
Oct 3 2021Blackmon is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks, Danielle Allentuck of The Denver Gazette reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 35-year-old will close out the season on the bench for the Rockies, while Yonathan Daza enters the outfield mix Sunday. Blackmon has a .269/.349/.409 slash line with 13 homers, 78 RBI and 76 runs in 581 plate appearances this season.
Sep 28 2021Blackmon is not starting Tuesday against the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The outfielder's hitting streak ended at eight games after he went 0-for-4 with a walk and run scored Monday. He'll get his second day off in less than a week as Yonathan Daza draws the start in right field against lefty Patrick Corbin on Tuesday.
Sep 27 2021Blackmon will start in right field and bat third Monday against the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon will head into the final week of the regular season with an eight-game hitting streak on the line. Though he's delivered a .400 average over that stretch, his production has mostly been devoid of counting stats (zero home runs, zero stolen bases, four runs and three RBI). Barring a massive surge over Colorado's final six games, Blackmon will finish 2021 with his lowest home run total (he's currently at 13) in a 162-game season since 2013 and his lowest batting average (currently .273) since his 27-game rookie campaign in 2011.
Sep 23 2021Blackmon isn't starting Thursday's game against the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon had started each of the last three games, and he went 4-for-11 with three doubles, three runs and an RBI. Raimel Tapia, Garrett Hampson and Sam Hilliard will start in the outfield from left to right.
Sep 18 2021Blackmon is not in Saturday's lineup against the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon will sit for the second time in the team's last three games, this time with lefty Patrick Corbin on the mound. He could continue getting time off here and there to close the season, as the Rockies called up Ryan Vilade from Triple-A Albuquerque on Saturday.
Sep 16 2021Blackmon will sit Thursday against Atlanta, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Rockies elected to sit several of their top bats on getaway day with the team set to fly up to Washington at the conclusion of the afternoon contest. Blackmon is seemingly due for a rest, as he's gone 3-for-25 with 11 strikeouts over his last seven games. Sam Hilliard gets the start in right field.
Sep 5 2021Blackmon is out of the lineup Sunday against Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon went 2-for-3 with a home run, two total RBI, two total runs and a walk during Saturday's contest against Atlanta, which marks three straight games with a home run. However, he'll receive Sunday off with Raimel Tapia, Garrett Hampson and Sam Hilliard starting from left to right in the outfield.
Sep 4 2021Blackmon went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a sacrifice fly in a 4-3 victory versus Atlanta on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran outfielder tied the game with his solo shot in the first inning and gave Colorado its first lead with a sacrifice fly in the third. He has homered in consecutive games for the second time this season, and five of his 12 long balls on the campaign have come in his past 16 contests. Over that span, Blackmon also has 17 RBI and 15 runs scored.
Sep 3 2021Blackmon went 2-for-4 with a grand slam in Thursday's loss against Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon entered this game in a 2-for-24 slump but snapped that drought in style with a bases-loaded blast in the fifth inning. The veteran outfielder has been struggling in recent weeks and his overall season numbers have gone south compared to recent years. He only has 11 homers while hitting .267 -- a figure that ranks as the worst of his career excluding the year in which he debuted (2011).
Aug 28 2021Blackmon isn't starting Saturday's game against the Dodgers, Megan Garcia of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon hit his 10th home run of the season in Friday's win over the Dodgers, but he'll get a breather Saturday. Taylor Motter will start in right field and bat seventh.
Aug 28 2021Blackmon went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Friday's 4-2 win over the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon helped Colorado get off to a promising start with a two-run shot to right field in the first inning. The long ball was his 10th in his 406th at-bat of the season -- quite a ways off the pace of his 32-homer, 580-at-bat season in 2019. Blackmon has been swinging a hot bat of late, however, hitting .344 (11-for-32) with three homers and 11 RBI over his past 10 contests.
Aug 25 2021Blackmon is not in the lineup for Game 2 of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon went 0-for-3 with a strikeout in the afternoon contest and is now hitting .333 in his last 10 games. Sam Hilliard is starting in right field Wednesday night, with Garrett Hampson playing center.
Aug 22 2021Blackmon is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon went 3-for-4 on Saturday and has hit .379 with two home runs and eight RBI in his last eight games. Sam Hilliard shifts to right field Sunday, with Garrett Hampson getting the start in center.
Aug 17 2021Blackmon went 1-for-4 with a homer and three RBI in Tuesday's 7-3 win over San Diego. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's been a tough month for Blackmon, but he put in a classic Chuck Nazty performance on Tuesday night, smacking a two-run homer and picking up another RBI on a groundout. Even with this latest production, the numbers for August don't look great for the 35-year-old. Since the calendar flipped, he's batting just .224 with three home runs and eight RBI.
Aug 15 2021Blackmon is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Rockies will extend some maintenance to Blackmon for the day game after the night game, affording Yonathan Daza a turn in right field. Blackmon is hitting .200 with two extra-base hits (one home run, one double) through 12 games in August and is on track to finish with his lowest OPS (.740) in any season since 2012, his second year in the big leagues.
Aug 11 2021Blackmon is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With the Rockies and Astros wrapping up their series with a day game after a night game and with a southpaw (Framber Valdez) on the hill for Houston, the lefty-hitting Blackmon will receive a maintenance day. Yonathan Daza will cover right field and bat second in Blackmon's stead.
Aug 6 2021Blackmon went 2-for-3 with a two-run homer and two walks in Friday's 14-2 win over the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon's seventh homer of the year was a two-run shot off Sandy Alcantara during a nine-run fourth inning. He boosted his season OPS to .754 with 27 extra-base hits through 401 plate appearances. Over his previous five games, Blackmon was stuck in a 1-for-17 slump with one RBI.
Aug 5 2021Blackmon isn't starting Thursday's game against the Cubs, AT&T SportsNet Rocky Mountain reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon is in the midst of a slump in which he's gone 1-for-16 with an RBI and four strikeouts across the last four games. Sam Hilliard will start in right field and bat sixth.
Jul 28 2021Blackmon is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Angels, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon started the past 13 games and will receive a day off with lefty Andrew Heaney pitching for the Angels. The veteran outfielder has found an offensive rhythm since the All-Star break, going 15-for-40 with two home runs, two doubles, seven RBI, seven runs and two stolen bases in 10 games. Sam Hilliard will start in right field in his place.
Jul 24 2021Blackmon went 3-for-3 with a two-run homer, a double, a walk, three RBI and three runs scored in Friday's 9-6 win over the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon had a massive day against his division rivals. He walked in the sixth before scoring and then later had an RBI double in the eighth and a two-run homer in the 10th to put the Rockies out in front 9-6. The 34-year-old has been red-hot in July, slashing .333/.377/.509 with two homers, nine RBI, 10 runs scored, two steals and a 3:5 BB:K over 15 games. He's now hit two long balls over his last four games after not hitting one since June 3. For the year, he's slashing .277/.368/.401 with six homers, 47 RBI, 42 runs scored, two steals and a 37:44 BB:K over 353 plate appearances.
Jul 18 2021Blackmon went 2-for-5 with a home run and a stolen base Sunday against the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon broke a 5-5 tie in the 10th inning when he took Los Angeles reliever Phil Bickford deep to right field. Blackmon also singled and stole his first base of the season earlier in the game. The 35-year-old isn't producing the same power production fantasy managers had become accustomed to in the past -- Sunday's homer was just his fifth of the year -- but his .362 on-base percentage makes him plenty useful in OBP formats, and he's tied for second on the Rockies with 43 RBI.
Jul 10 2021Blackmon went 1-for-4 with two RBI, a walk and a strikeout in Colorado's 3-0 shutout of San Diego on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon got the Rockies on the board with his two-run single off Joe Musgrove in the fifth and walked earlier in the third. The veteran outfielder is currently enduring his worst full-time season with a .731 OPS but has gone 7-for-his-last-17.
Jul 8 2021Blackmon isn't starting Thursday against the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon will get a breather after he went 5-for-8 with two runs across the last two games. Yonathan Daza will shift to right field while Garrett Hampson starts in center.
Jul 3 2021Blackmon isn't starting Saturday's game against the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon recorded his fifth three-hit performance of the season Tuesday, but he went 2-for-13 with a double, a run and four strikeouts across his last three appearances. Chris Owings will take over in right field and bat eighth.
Jun 30 2021Blackmon went 3-for-4 with a triple, an RBI and two runs in Tuesday's 8-0 win over the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran outfielder finished with his fifth three-hit game of the campaign and first since June 3. His infield single in the fifth inning knocked in the Rockies' fourth run and accounted for his 38th RBI of the campaign. Blackmon is slashing a modest .264/.366/.378 overall, though his 0.89 BB/K is the highest of his career.
Jun 27 2021Blackmon is not in the lineup Sunday at Milwaukee, Danielle Allentuck of The Denver Gazette reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon started the past eight games and will head to the bench Sunday after going 4-for-31 during that stretch. Yonathan Daza, Garrett Hampson and Chris Owings will start from left to right in the outfield Sunday against Milwaukee lefty Eric Lauer.
Jun 16 2021Blackmon isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Padres, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon will get a breather after he went 2-for-10 with a run, an RBI, three walks and two strikeouts across the last three games. Yonathan Daza will shift to right field while Garrett Hampson starts in center.
Jun 12 2021Blackmon will sit Saturday against the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon hits the bench after starting 13 straight games, a stretch in which he hit an excellent .422/.509/.622, dragging his OPS up to .792 following a slow start. Yonathan Daza starts in right field in his absence.
Jun 3 2021Blackmon went 3-for-4 with a solo home run, a double, three RBI and two runs scored during Thursday's victory over the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon's fourth long ball of the season came against Mike Foltynewicz in the third inning. He actually reached base on four occasions, starting off with a hit-by-pitch in the first frame. He then singled in the sixth and knocked in a two-run double in the seventh. It was the ninth multi-hit game of the season for the 34-year-old, who got off to a slow start but seems to be heating up lately with eight hits in his last four games. Blackmon is slashing .262/.362/.407 overall.
May 30 2021Blackmon went 3-for-4 with a triple, a double, two RBI, two runs and a walk in Sunday's 4-3 win over the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon recorded his eighth multi-hit game of the year Sunday, and he came within a home run of hitting for the cycle. The 34-year-old helped spark a late-game rally to lead the Rockies to the narrow win. Blackmon is now slashing .250/.351/.381 with three home runs, 25 RBI and 20 runs this season.
May 27 2021Blackmon isn't starting the second game of Thursday's doubleheader against the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon will get a breather after he went hitless in three at-bats during the first game of the twin bill. Yonathan Daza will start in right field and bat sixth.
May 22 2021Blackmon went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run during Saturday's 7-6 win over Arizona. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 34-year-old went deep for the first time since May 4 when he gave the Rockies a 5-3 lead with his two-run shot during the sixth inning. Blackmon has a .246/.342/.370 slash line with three home runs, 23 RBI and 16 runs through 42 games this season.
May 18 2021Blackmon (groin) is starting in right field and batting fifth Tuesday against the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 34-year-old was held out of the lineup the past three games with a mild groin strain, but he'll rejoin the starting nine for Tuesday's contest. Blackmon posted a .339/.406/.435 slash line over the 17 games prior to the injury and will attempt to pick up where he left off.
May 17 2021Blackmon (groin) will sit for the third straight game Monday against the Padres, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon exited Friday's game against the Reds with a mild groin strain and hasn't been in the lineup since, though he did appear off the bench in both weekend contests. That suggests he could return to the lineup soon, but it's Yonathan Daza who will remain the starter Monday.
May 16 2021Blackmon (groin) is not in the lineup Sunday versus the Reds, Danielle Allentuck of The Denver Gazette reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 34-year-old will sit for the second straight contest after exiting Friday's game with a mild groin strain. Yonathan Daza will receive another start in right field Sunday in Blackmon's place.
May 15 2021Blackmon (groin) will be on the bench Saturday against the Reds, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon left Friday's game with a mild groin strain. The issue is evidently serious enough to sideline him for at least one contest. Yonathan Daza will start in right field in his absence Saturday.
May 8 2021Blackmon went 3-for-4 with a walk, two RBI and a run scored during Saturday's 9-8 loss at St. Louis. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 34-year-old delivered a two-RBI single during the eighth inning and also notched two singles earlier in the contest. Blackmon is 7-for-16 with one home run, seven RBI and three runs across his past four games.
May 5 2021Blackmon went 2-for-4 with two RBI and a run scored during Wednesday's 6-5 win over the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 34-year-old delivered a walkoff, three-run homer during Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader, and he followed up with a bases-loaded single to bring home two runs during the fourth inning Wednesday. Blackmon is off to a slow start this season with a .204/.315/.333 slash line, though he's 10-for-32 over his past nine games.
May 4 2021Blackmon went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run during Tuesday's win over the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon cranked a three-run, two-out long ball against Camilo Doval to complete a comeback following a four-run deficit in the seventh inning of the second end of Tuesday's doubleheader. It was a reassuring sight considering the 34-year-old's slow start at the plate this season. Through 27 games, he's batting just .191/.308/.326 with a pair of home runs.
May 2 2021Blackmon is not in the lineup Sunday at Arizona, Danielle Allentuck of The Denver Gazette reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon started the past six games and will take a seat Sunday after going 7-for-21 with two doubles, four walks, four RBI and two runs over the past week. Yonathan Daza will start in right field and bat sixth for Colorado.
Apr 25 2021Blackmon is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Phillies, Danielle Allentuck of The Denver Gazette reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon has started seven consecutive games, but he will draw some rest for the series finale. He's hitless across his last 16 plate appearances, so the day off may also give him time to clear his head. Garrett Hampson shifts to the outfield and will hit second in Blackmon's absence, with Josh Fuentes entering the lineup to play third base and hit seventh.
Apr 15 2021Blackmon isn't in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Dodgers, Danielle Allentuck of The Denver Gazette reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon has gone 2-for-16 with a double, one run, one RBI and two walks in his last five games. Yonathan Daza will take over in right field for Thursday's series finale against the Dodgers, batting seventh.
Apr 7 2021Blackmon is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After going 2-for-19 with a home run and two RBI through the Rockies' initial five games, Blackmon will take a seat for the first time this season. Yonathan Daza will cover right field while Blackmon heads to the bench for what's presumably a maintenance day.
Apr 3 2021Blackmon went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Friday's 11-6 loss to the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Rockies did all their scoring in the seventh inning, as Blackmon ruined Trevor Bauer's shutout bid with the first of four Colorado homers in the frame. It's the veteran outfielder's only hit through the first two games of the season, but with home games in Coors Field to bolster his numbers, there's little reason to be concerned about Blackmon's production.
Mar 16 2021Blackmon went 0-for-1 with a run and one walk in Monday's spring loss to the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon led off the bottom of the second inning Monday with a walk before he was brought in by a Sam Hilliard double to score the first run of the game. The 34-year-old has gone just 2-for-18 with two runs, two walks and three strikeouts over eight spring games this year, but he'll serve as the Rockies' primary right fielder in 2021.
Sep 11 2020Blackmon went 2-for-4 with a walkoff grand slam and a sacrifice fly in Friday's 8-4 win over the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon completed the Rockies' rally in the bottom of the ninth, slugging his sixth homer of the year off Angels reliever Jose Quijada. The 34-year-old Blackmon is slashing an excellent .331/.383/.506 with 35 RBI, 27 runs scored and a stolen base through 43 games this season. The grand slam was his second of the year.
Sep 5 2020Blackmon went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, a double and an additional run scored in a win over the Dodgers on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon played a part in both runs scored against Dodgers starter Tony Gonsolin, crossing the plate on an error after doubling in the second inning and registering the first home run this season against the right-hander in the fourth. Blackmon's long ball was only his second since Aug. 7. He has cooled down a bit after a scorching start to the season but is still slashing .347/.401/.524 overall.
Aug 27 2020Blackmon went 1-for-4 with a grand slam and a walk in Wednesday's win over the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon essentially put the game out of reach for the Rockies with a grand slam in the top of the eighth that made it 8-1 for Colorado and, although Arizona came just one run away from forcing extra innings, the Rockies came through and got the win. This was Blackmon's fourth homer of the season and first one since Aug. 7. The star centerfielder, who hovered around the .400 mark earlier this season, has slowed down of late and is "only" hitting .289 with a .767 OPS in his last 10 games.
Aug 25 2020Blackmon (quadriceps) is starting in left field and batting cleanup Tuesday against the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He was scratched from Monday's lineup with left quadriceps tightness, and thankfully it will be just a one-game absence, although sometimes this type of injury pops back up. Blackmon is hitting .282 with zero home runs in 39 at-bats over his last 10 games, five of which came away from Coors Field.
Aug 24 2020Blackmon was scratched from Monday's lineup against Arizona with left quadriceps tightness, Nick Groke of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon was slated to start in right field and bat third, but he's since been scratched. He'll be considered day-to-day until another update is provided by the club. Sam Hilliard will get the nod in right field in Blackmon's place Monday evening.
Aug 16 2020Blackmon went 2-for-3 with a double, two RBI and two walks Sunday against the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon drove in his first run of the game on an infield single in the second inning. He followed that up with a double deep to right field in the fourth frame to record his 22nd RBI of the season. After two rare hitless performances, Blackmon collected hits in each of the Rockies' final two games of their weekend series. For the campaign, Blackmon is now hitting .446/.489/.663 with three home runs and 19 runs scored across 92 plate appearances.
Aug 11 2020Blackmon went 3-for-4 with an RBI double and two runs scored in Tuesday's 8-7 win over the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon scored on a Nolan Arenado homer in the fourth inning and a Daniel Murphy single in the eighth after previously plating Trevor Story with the aforementioned double. Tuesday was the sixth consecutive multi-hit game for Blackmon, who is 17-for-23 with two homers, eight RBI and 10 runs scored in that span. The outfielder has hit safely in 15 straight games, and now owns a .500/.527/.721 slash line with three homers, 20 RBI and 18 runs scored in 17 contests in 2020.
Aug 10 2020Blackmon went 4-for-5 with three runs scored and one RBI in Monday's 12-8 loss to the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon simply can't be stopped right now. His fifth straight multi-hit game boosted his season slash line to a ridiculous .484/.514/.703 through 16 games. The veteran outfielder is on a 14-game hitting streak and has already reached the 20-RBI mark.
Aug 9 2020Blackmon went 2-for-3 with a double, a run scored and a walk in Sunday's 5-3 loss to Seattle. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon continues to swing a red-hot bat, collecting his fourth straight multi-hit performance and ninth in 15 games this season. His slash line is up to .458/.492/.695 with 18 RBI and 13 runs scored.
Aug 8 2020Blackmon went 3-for-4 with two doubles, three RBI, one run scored and a walk in Saturday's win over the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon was one of three Colorado players who recorded three hits in this game, and he has been one of the hottest bats in the league -- he is riding a 12-game hitting streak while slashing an impressive .500/.521/.750 with three homers, 15 RBI and 10 runs scored during that stretch. He is bound to crash down to earth at some point, but the veteran outfielder should be a must-start player across all formats as long as he keeps seeing the ball this well.
Aug 7 2020Blackmon went 3-for-4 with a solo home run, a walk and another run scored during Friday's win over the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon extended Colorado's lead in the eighth inning with a lead-off homer against Yohan Ramirez. The long ball was the third of the year and second in as many nights for the 34-year-old, who has now extended his hitting streak to 11. On the season, Blackmon leads the Rockies in batting average (.423), on-base percentage (.446), hits (22) and RBI (15).
Aug 6 2020Blackmon went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run and a walk Thursday against the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon took Caleb Baragar deep in the seventh inning for his second home run of the season. He's swung the bat well this to open the campaign, and extended his hitting streak to 10 games with this performance. Overall, Blackmon has 12 RBI and nine runs scored to go along with a .375/.392/.542 line across 51 plate appearances to begin the season.
Aug 1 2020Blackmon went 3-for-5 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs scored in Friday's 8-7 loss against the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon notched his first long ball of the season with a one-out blast off Garrett Richards in the first inning, and he has hit safely in each of Colorado's four games, notching at least two hits in his last three contests.
Jul 23 2020The Rockies activated Blackmon (not injury related) from the COVID-19 injured list Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon was late to summer camp while he completed his quarantine process in his home in Georgia following his positive test for COVID-19 in late June, but his inclusion on the Rockies' 30-man Opening Day roster implies the team is now comfortable with where he stands on the health front. The 34-year-old concluded summer camp by appearing in back-to-back games Tuesday and Wednesday and should be ready to handle an everyday role when the Rockies open the regular season Friday in Texas.
Jul 22 2020Blackmon (not injury related) is in the lineup for Wednesday's exhibition game against the Rangers, batting third. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon has been working his way back to full strength after testing positive for COVID-19 in late June and has been in a training program that should put him on track for Opening Day. The 34-year-old is in the lineup for the second consecutive exhibition game, signaling that he should be ready to return for Friday's season opener against the Rangers.
Jul 16 2020Manager Bud Black said Thursday that Blackmon (illness) is in the midst of a training program that would put the outfielder on track to be ready for the Rockies' July 24 season opener versus the Rangers, Kyle Newman of The Denver Post reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Though he was cleared to join the Rockies at summer camp Monday after submitting two negative test results for the coronavirus, Blackmon was placed on the COVID-19 injured list a day later. Black clarified that the transaction was merely procedural, as Blackmon -- who previously tested positive for COVID-19 in late June -- remains healthy since joining the club for workouts. Expect Blackmon to gradually increase the intensity of his activities over the next week, and if his body responds well, he should be ready to handle an everyday role when the Rockies kick off their 60-game season in Texas.
Jul 15 2020The Rockies placed Blackmon on the 10-day injured list Tuesday due to an unspecified issue. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After he was revealed to have tested positive for the coronavirus in late June, Blackmon was absent for the start of the Rockies' summer camp before reporting to the team facility Monday upon clearing all COVID-19-related protocols. No reports have surfaced since Monday suggesting that Blackmon suffered a setback in his recovery from COVID-19, which makes his move to the IL unexpected. It's possible the Rockies may have made the transaction as a means of roster management, as Blackmon was already uncertain to be ready for the July 24 season opener in Texas due to his late arrival at camp. Expect more information on Blackmon's situation to become available in the next few days.
Jul 13 2020Blackmon (illness) arrived at the Rockies' camp Monday, Nick Groke of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon was quarantined in Georgia over the first several days of camp after he tested positive for COVID-19 on June 23, but he cleared MLB protocol and was allowed to rejoin the team Monday. It's unclear whether the 34-year-old experienced symptoms, and whether he'll be ready for the season opener July 24 remains to be seen.
Jul 7 2020Rockies manager Bud Black said Monday that Blackmon (illness) hasn't arrived at summer camp, Nick Groke of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Back on June 23, Blackmon was revealed to have tested positive for COVID-19, and the outfielder has remained in quarantine at his offseason home in Georgia while he waits to fully clear the protocol for rejoining the Rockies. It's unclear at this point where Blackmon stands in his recovery or if he's free of symptoms at this point, making it difficult to gauge when he might arrive at camp. The Rockies will open their season July 24 versus the Rangers.
Jul 3 2020Blackmon (illness) won't be available for the Rockies when camp starts Saturday, Nick Groke of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon tested positive for COVID-19 in late June along with teammates Phillip Diehl and Ryan Castellani, but he apparently hasn't cleared the league's protocol and won't be able to join the team for the start of camp. It's unclear whether he is still showing symptoms or how much extra time he'll need to recover.
Jun 23 2020Blackmon, Phillip Diehl and Ryan Castellani tested positive for COVID-19 after recent workouts at Coors Field, Kyle Newman of The Denver Post reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The league and the MLBPA announced an agreement on a 60-game season earlier Tuesday night, so the positive tests provide an immediate reminder regarding the realities of resuming baseball amid the pandemic. The season is expected to begin July 23 or 24, so Blackmon will have about a month to clear the virus and ramp up for the start of games.
Mar 16 2020The Rockies were using Blackmon in the third spot in the order this spring, while experimenting with David Dahl in the leadoff spot, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Manager Bud Black wants to get Blackmon into a better 'run-producing' - i.e. RBI-producing - spot in the order. He's already running less often as it is, so this move will only likely give him fewer runs while adding RBI.
Sep 27 2019Blackmon went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and a walk in Friday's win over the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon tied the game with a 400-foot homer off Ray Black in the sixth inning. The long ball was the 32nd of the year for the 33-year-old, who leads the Rockies with a .316 batting average.
Sep 26 2019Blackmon is not in Thursday's lineup against the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon will sit for the second time in four games as the Rockies go with a younger outfield consisting of Raimel Tapia, Yonathan Daza and Sam Hilliard for Thursday's series finale. The veteran outfielder has appeared in 20 games this month, slashing .300/.388/.543 with four home runs and a 9:9 BB:K.
Sep 25 2019Blackmon went 1-for-5 with a three-run home run and two walks in a marathon win over the Giants on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon's lone hit helped end the extra-inning affair, as he crushed a 422-foot shot to center field in the top of the 16th frame to plate the winning runs. The homer was a rare moment of success away from home for Blackmon this season; his .256/.296/.433 slash line and 10 long balls on the road pale in comparison to the elite .387/.442/.751 line and 21 round trippers he has posted in Colorado.
Sep 22 2019Blackmon is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon takes a seat in what likely amounts to routine maintenance following a string of seven straight starts. During that stretch, Blackmon went 8-for-25 with three home runs, three walks, a double and five RBI. Sam Hilliard replaces Blackmon in right field.
Sep 20 2019Blackmon went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Friday's loss to the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon went back-to-back with Nolan Arenado with a solo homer off Clayton Kershaw in the first inning. It was his fourth career long ball off Kershaw and his 30th home run of the season. Blackmon continues to lead the Rockies this year with a stellar .318 batting average.
Sep 14 2019Blackmon went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 11-10 win over the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon went deep off Padres starter Eric Lauer in the third inning, the first of six runs in the frame for the Rockies. Blackmon hadn't homered since Aug. 19, a rare span of 22 games without a long ball for the strong-hitting outfielder. Blackmon now has 28 homers, 78 RBI and 104 runs scored to go with a .317/.362/.574 slash line in 129 games this season.
Sep 13 2019Blackmon isn't in the starting lineup for Friday's game against San Diego. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon is set for a rare day off with lefty Joey Lucchesi slated to toe the rubber for the opposition. Yonathan Daza gets the nod in right field and will bat seventh.
Sep 2 2019Blackmon went 3-for-4 with three doubles, two runs and an RBI in the Rockies' 16-9 defeat to the Dodgers on Monday.
Aug 30 2019Blackmon is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Pirates, Nubyjas Wilborn of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Aug 28 2019Blackmon is starting in right field and hitting second Wednesday against the Red Sox, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.
Aug 21 2019Blackmon went 2-for-5 with two RBI on Wednesday against the Diamondbacks.
Aug 20 2019Blackmon is not in Tuesday's lineup against the Diamondbacks.
Aug 18 2019Blackmon went 2-for-4 with a homer, two runs scored, two RBI and a walk in Sunday's 7-6 win over Miami.
Aug 17 2019Blackmon went 2-for-3 with a solo home run, three runs, two RBI and two walks in Saturday's win against the Marlins.
Aug 9 2019Blackmon went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a double in Thursday's loss to the Padres.
Aug 4 2019Blackmon went 3-for-5 with two doubles and two runs scored in Sunday's 6-2 win over the Giants.
Jul 31 2019Blackmon (back) is starting in right field and batting leadoff Wednesday against the Dodgers, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.
Jul 30 2019Blackmon (back) isn't in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Dodgers.
Jul 29 2019Blackmon's absence from the lineup for Monday's game against the Dodgers is due to back spasms, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.
Jul 28 2019Blackmon is not in the lineup for Sunday's game at Cincinnati, Kyle Newman of The Denver Post reports.
Jul 28 2019Blackmon is not in the lineup for Sunday's game at Cincinnati, Kyle Newman of The Denver Post<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 26 2019Blackmon went 3-for-5 with a double, two RBI and two runs scored Friday against Cincinnati.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 21 2019Blackmon went 4-for-5 with a solo home run and three runs in an 8-4 victory against the Yankees on Sunday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 14 2019Blackmon is out of the lineup for Sunday's game versus the Reds, Thomas Harding of MLB.com<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 14 2019Blackmon went 2-for-5 with an RBI and two runs Saturday in the Rockies' 17-9 loss to the Reds.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 30 2019Blackmon went 2-for-4 with a home run, two RBI, a walk and two runs scored Sunday against the Dodgers.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 29 2019Blackmon went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer and a second run scored in Saturday's 5-3 win over the Dodgers.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 29 2019Blackmon went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run and a second run scored in Saturday's 5-3 win over the Dodgers.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 28 2019Blackmon went 3-for-4 with an RBI single, three runs scored and a walk in Friday's 13-9 win over the Dodgers.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 27 2019Blackmon went 3-for-5 with a double, a triple, two RBI and a run scored during Thursday's 12-8 loss to the Dodgers.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 23 2019Blackmon is not in the lineup for Sunday's game versus the Dodgers, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 21 2019Blackmon went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 4-2 loss to the Dodgers.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 20 2019Blackmon went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in the Rockies' 6-4 win over the Diamondbacks on Thursday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 19 2019Blackmon went 3-for-5 with a double and two runs scored Tuesday in the Rockies' 8-1 win over the Diamondbacks.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 16 2019Blackmon finished 3-for-6 with a home run and three RBI during Sunday's 14-13 loss to the Padres.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 16 2019Blackmon went 4-for-6 with a double, three runs scored and two RBI in Saturday's 14-8 win over the Padres.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 15 2019Blackmon went 4-for-7 with a home run, a double and three more runs scored in Friday's 16-12 loss to the Padres.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 15 2019Blackmon went 4-for-7 with a solo home run, a double and three runs scored in Friday's 16-12 loss to the Padres.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 13 2019Blackmon went 4-for-5 with two homers, a triple and four RBI in the Rockies' 9-6 win over the Padres on Thursday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 12 2019Blackmon went 2-for-5 with a home run, a double, three RBI and an additional run Tuesday in the Rockies' 10-3 win over the Cubs.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 10 2019Blackmon went 3-for-4 with a two-run home run and a double in the Rockies' 6-5 win over the Cubs on Monday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 7 2019Blackmon (calf) was activated off the 10-day injured list ahead of Friday's game against the Mets, Thomas Harding of MLB.com<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 7 2019Blackmon (calf) is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game versus the Mets, Jenny Cavnar of AT&T SportsNet Rocky Mountain<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 5 2019Blackmon (calf) will likely be activated from the injured list Friday, Kyle Newman of The Denver Post<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 5 2019Blackmon (calf) will begin a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Albuquerque on Wednesday, Nick Groke of The Athletic<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 4 2019Blackmon (calf) could begin a minor-league rehab assignment as early as Wednesday, Thomas Harding of MLB.com<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 2 2019Manager Bud Black said Blackmon (calf) won't be activated off the 10-day injured list Tuesday and will likely require a rehab assignment, Nick Groke of The Athletic<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 30 2019Blackmon (calf) said he expects to return from the 10-day injured list Tuesday against the Cubs, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 27 2019Blackmon (calf) was placed on the 10-day injured list Monday, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 27 2019Blackmon is hoping his stint on the injured list will not last longer than 10 days, Nick Groke of The Athletic<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 26 2019Manager Bud Black acknowledged prior to Sunday's 8-7 win over the Orioles that Blackmon (calf) could require a stint on the 10-day injured list, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 26 2019Blackmon is not in the lineup<\/a> for Sunday's game against Baltimore.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 26 2019Blackmon (calf) is not in the lineup<\/a> for Sunday's game against Baltimore.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 25 2019Blackmon (calf) remains out of the lineup<\/a> Saturday against the Orioles.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 24 2019Blackmon (calf) won't play Friday against the Orioles, Kyle Newman of The Denver Post<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 23 2019Blackmon (calf) seems doubtful to play in Friday's game against the Orioles, Nick Groke of The Athletic<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 23 2019Blackmon, who left Thursday's game against the Pirates in the fourth inning, is dealing with a right calf issue, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 23 2019Blackmon left Thursday's game against the Pirates in the fourth inning, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 21 2019Blackmon went 3-for-5 with a two-run triple in Colorado's 5-0 victory over the Pirates on Tuesday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 19 2019Blackmon went 2-for-5 with a solo home run and two runs in a 7-5 loss for the Rockies against the Phillies on Sunday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 14 2019Blackmon went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run Tuesday against the Red Sox.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 12 2019Blackmon went 2-for-4 with a pair of home runs, a walk and three RBI to help the Rockies to a 10-7 win over the Padres on Sunday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 12 2019Blackmon went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Padres.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 11 2019Blackmon went 2-for-3 with two walks and three runs scored in Friday's 12-2 win over the Padres.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 21 2018Blackmon went 2-for-5 with a walk and three runs scored Friday in the Rockies' 11-10 win over the Diamondbacks.Blackmon picked up right where he had left off prior to the All-Star break in his return to action, logging his fourth consecutive game with at least two hits. The outfielder is hitting .386 with five home runs, 16 runs and 10 RBI over the Rockies' 14 games in July, putting him well on his way to finishing with his best month of the season.
Jul 14 2018Blackmon went 2-for-5 with a solo home run in a 10-7 win for Colorado over Seattle on Friday.Blackmon has now left the yard five times in his last nine games to give him 19 homers on the season, as he continues to heat up headed into the All-Star break. His .846 OPS through 358 at-bats is not on par with the 1.000 mark he put up in last season's ridiculous campaign, but Blackmon is capable of putting up hot streaks with the best of them when he's locked in, so that number could stand to rise in a hurry if he's able to keep up his recent pace into the second half of the season.
Jul 12 2018Blackmon went 3-for-3 with a home run, a walk, four runs and three RBI in the Rockies' 19-2 win over the Diamondbacks on Wednesday.Blackmon's production waned near the end of June as the Rockies completed a six-game road trip in California, but he has feasted since returning to Coors Field. During the Rockies' five home games so far in July, Blackmon has gone 10-for-20 with two long balls, seven runs and seven RBI. The Rockies have four more home games on tap before the All-Star break, so look for Blackmon to close the first half on a high note and prop up his .284 season average, which represents the outfielder's worst showing in the category since 2012.
Jul 6 2018Blackmon went 3-for-5 with a solo home run and two runs in Colorado's 7-1 win over Seattle on Friday.Blackmon went yard for the 16th time this season with this first-inning solo shot off Felix Hernandez. His .280/.353/.476 slash line through 327 at-bats would be considered terrific for most players, but it's actually lagging quite a bit behind the ridiculous standard he set last year, when he hit .331, posted an even 1.000 OPS, and clubbed 37 homers. He has remained a fantastic source of runs, as his current total of 65 leaves him at fifth in the league. This was also his second three-hit effort in his last three games, so hopefully that's a sign Blackmon is gearing up for a hot streak that will pump his other numbers back toward the lofty levels we know he's capable of.
Jul 1 2018Blackmon is out of the lineup Sunday against the Dodgers, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.There aren't any reports than an injury is in play for Blackmon, so his absence likely stems from his poor form at the plate of late. Blackmon has gone 4-for-28 over the past seven games and hasn't received an off day since May 15, so manager Bud Black decided the two-time All-Star could benefit from a breather. Raimel Tapia will cover center field with Blackmon on the bench.
Jun 21 2018Blackmon went 2-for-3 with two runs scored and a stolen base in a 6-4 win over the Mets on Thursday.It was Blackmon's fifth stolen base this season and first since all the way back on May 14. He's also hit just three home runs during that same span. His slash line of .281/.363/.488 is strong, but a bit disappointing for someone of his caliber. Even hitting in the infamous Coors Field, Blackmon has hit just three of his 14 home runs in his home park so far.
Jun 8 2018Blackmon went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Colorado's 9-4 loss to the Diamondbacks on Friday.Blackmon hadn't left the yard since May 18, but he was able to dispatch of the brief lull with this fifth-inning solo blast off Zack Greinke. He had been hitting well lately despite the lack of power, as he's bagged six multi-hit games in his last eight contests. Overall, Blackmon is enjoying another fine season at the plate, as he's slashing a terrific .288/.369/.515 over 233 at-bats.
Jun 2 2018Blackmon went 2-for-5 with a run and two RBI in Friday's loss to the Dodgers.Blackmon hit a two-run triple -- his third of the year -- off Dennis Santana in the second inning. This was Blackmon's fifth multi-hit effort in his last seven games, and he's now riding a nine-game hitting streak. The outfielder is slashing .279/.369/.515 with 21 extra-base hits and four stolen bases. Blackmon's 45 runs scored rank second in the NL behind Atlanta's Ozzie Albies.
May 18 2018Blackmon went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run in Colorado's 6-1 victory over the Giants on Friday.Blackmon had been in a bit of a slump lately that saw his normally sky-high batting average dip all the way down to .267, but he launched a ninth-inning long ball off the Giants' Jose Valdez for his 12th of the season. The 1-for-5 showing meant his average went down to .265 despite the homer but he's still getting on base at a .373 clip and boasting a robust .543 slugging percentage despite the recent slump and Blackmon is one of the best hitters in baseball, so there's little reason to believe he won't see his average climb back up toward its usual heights in short order.
May 15 2018Blackmon is not in the lineup Tuesday in San Diego.Blackmon had started every game since returning from a quad injury on April 14. On the season, he's hitting .275/.376/.549 with 11 homers and four steals in 37 games. David Dahl will get the start in center field Tuesday.
May 12 2018Blackmon went 3-for-6 with a triple and two runs scored in Friday's loss to the Brewers.Blackmon got his first triple of the season off starter Brandon Woodruff in the third, and the three-hit night improves his slash line to .285/.388/.585. The 31-year-old's 11 home runs and 31 runs scored both rank within the top-five among MLB outfielders. Blackmon is being his typical productive self.
May 1 2018Blackmon went 1-for-2 with two walks and a solo home run Tuesday against the Cubs.Blackmon hit his 10th home run of the season to remain among the league leaders in the category. After hitting 24 of his 37 home runs at home last season, this was already his ninth on the road through just 64 at-bats. His production may not slow as the Rockies have played just 12 of their 31 games at home to this point, so he will have plenty of opportunity to take advantage of Coors Field coming up.
Apr 29 2018Blackmon went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 4-1 loss to the Marlins.The homer was his ninth, and while Blackmon's batting average remains below its usual standard -- he's hitting .259 (7-for-27) over the last week and .281 on the season -- due in large part to the Rockies' road-heavy schedule to date, he's made up for it with an April power binge.
Apr 22 2018Blackmon went 3-for-5 with a solo home run, three runs scored and an RBI on Sunday against the Cubs.Blackmon continues to accumulate stats at a prolific rate and he benefited from a big offensive performance from the Rockies by scoring three runs. His home run came in the fifth inning off left-handed pitcher Jose Quintana, though he has remained dangerous at the plate without the platoon advantage in the past. With another series upcoming at Coors beginning Monday against the Padres, expect the big numbers from Blackmon to continue.
Apr 20 2018Blackmon is batting third Friday against the Cubs, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.Blackmon has acted as the Rockies' leadoff hitter for much of the past few seasons, but he was moved to the three-hole recently to fill in for the suspended Nolan Arenado. With Arenado returning to the lineup Friday, manager Bud Black apparently liked what he saw from "Chuck Nasty" in the third spot in the order and will keep him there for now. This could be the start of a more longstanding change, which could result in more RBI opportunities for Blackmon, though his number of runs scored could take a dip now that he's not atop the order.
Apr 14 2018Blackmon went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run Saturday against the Nationals. He also struck out three times.The Rockies had trouble getting to Max Scherzer in this one, and outside of the homer, Blackmon was no different. This was his first game since Monday, so the strikeout-heavy performance could be a result of rust at the plate. Regardless, Blackmon now holds a 1.054 OPS on the season. He looks to be a staple around the top portion of the Rockies' lineup, though he could spend the next few days as the three-hitter (rather than leading off) in order to replace Nolan Arenado (suspension).
Apr 14 2018Blackmon (quadriceps) is back in the lineup for Saturday's game against Washington, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.Blackmon has missed the past four games while dealing with back and quad tightness but will slot back into the starting nine ahead of Saturday's matinee. Over 10 games thus far in 2018, Blackmon is hitting .282/.391/.641 with four home runs, six RBI and one stolen base.
Apr 13 2018Blackmon (quadriceps) is again not in the lineup Friday against the Nationals, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.Blackmon has been out of the lineup for four straight games and five of the last six. He's been battling both back and quad tightness, and while there haven't been any reports that either issue is particularly serious, it wouldn't be surprising to see him end up on the disabled list after missing so many games. Ian Desmond will receive his second straight start in center field, with Ryan McMahon starting at first base.
Apr 12 2018Blackmon (quadriceps) is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Nationals, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.Blackmon has been battling back and quad tightness throughout the week and will miss his third consecutive game. There have been no reports at this point that the 31-year-old is headed to the disabled list, but it becomes increasingly likely with each day out of the lineup. Ian Desmond will start in center field Thursday, after Mike Tauchman started the previous two games.
Apr 11 2018Blackmon (quad) is again out of the lineup Wednesday against the Padres, Kyle Newman of the Denver Post reports.Blackmon has dealt with both back tightness and quad tightness in the past few days. He'll now have missed three out of the Rockies' last four games. There haven't yet been any reports that either issue is anything serious or that a trip to the disabled list is imminent, but it's certainly not encouraging to see him sit out this often. Mike Tauchman will receive a second straight start in center field.
Apr 10 2018Blackmon was scratched from Tuesday's lineup due to quad tightness.The team has yet to indicate if Blackmon is dealing with a serious injury, although it's possible that pulling him from Tuesday's lineup was a precautionary measure as he recently dealt with a bout of back tightness. With Blackmon out, Mike Tauchman will start in center field while DJ LeMahieu moves up to the leadoff spot.
Apr 9 2018Blackmon (back) will return to the lineup Monday against the Padres, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.Blackmon was removed from Saturday's contest due to a sore back, but he'll ultimately miss just one game as a result of the injury. He's tabbed to bat leadoff and play center field as usual in his return to action.
Apr 8 2018Blackmon (back) is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Braves, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.Blackmon will be withheld from the starting lineup after exiting Saturday's game early with apparent back tightness. It doesn't appear that he's dealing with a serious injury and it's likely that the Rockies are simply exercising caution with their prized outfielder. Blackmon will remain a day-to-day case heading into Monday's series opener with the Padres. Mike Tauchman draws the start in center field in his absence.
Apr 7 2018Blackmon was removed from Saturday's game against the Braves after the ninth inning due to back tightness, Jenny Cavnar of AT&T SportsNet Rocky Mountain reports.It seemed strange that the star center fielder was removed from the game prior to it's conclusion, but nothing suggested that he was dealing with an injury. No word has come forth as to how severe the issue is, so consider Blackmon day-to-day for the time being. If he misses any time due to the injury, Mike Tauchman or Ian Desmond could see some extra starts in the outfield, with the latter option potentially allowing Ryan McMahon to log some time in the starting lineup.
Apr 4 2018Blackmon agreed to a six-year, $108 million extension with the Rockies, which includes two player options and could keep him in Colorado through the 2023 season. The deal can be worth up to $116 million based on incentives, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.He would have been a free agent after this season, which would have left his keeper and dynasty league value a little up in the air. However, his owners in long-term formats can now breathe a huge sigh of relief, as he should get to continue to benefit from Coors Field throughout the rest of his prime and into his declining years. Blackmon turns 32 in July, so this contract has the potential to look pretty rough in a few years, especially since there is no designated hitter in the National League. He is off to an excellent start to the season, hitting .316 with four home runs and a 3:3 K:BB in 22 plate appearances, and he hasn't even played a home game yet.
Mar 31 2018Blackmon went 2-for-4 in Saturday's 2-1 win over the Diamondbacks, accounting for all of the Rockies' offense with two solo home runs.Someone forgot to tell Blackmon that the new humidor at Chase Field was supposed to suppress homers, as the 31-year-old left the yard three times in three games there to kick off his 2018 season. He could find it a little more difficult to continue his barrage when the Rockies begin a four-game set in Petco Park against the Padres on Monday.
Mar 31 2018Blackmon went 1-for-5 with a three-run home run in Colorado's 9-8 defeat to the Diamondbacks on Friday.It was Blackmon's first hit of the season and he made it count, touching up Robbie Ray with a three-run blast in the fourth inning. Blackmon has established himself as one of the most statistically prolific hitters in baseball in one of the league's most potent lineups the past two seasons, so fantasy owners should plug the star outfielder in with no reservations moving forward.
Mar 14 2018Blackmon may continue to bat leadoff now that Carlos Gonzalez is back with the Rockies, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.No official word has come forth on this front, but the primary reason Blackmon would've dropped in the order was to get another solid run-producer in the middle of the lineup. With Gonzalez back in the fray, the Rockies have another proven slugger that can fill the hole in the middle of the lineup. As a result, Blackmon may be able to stay atop the lineup. The move to third in the order may have sounded appealing from a counting stats perspective, but the 31-year-old did produce 104 RBI and 137 runs scored out of the leadoff spot last season, so he should continue to rack up the counting stats even out of the first spot in the order as long as he continues to rake.
Feb 14 2018Manager Bud Black said Wednesday that the Rockies are contemplating moving Blackmon down in the order to take advantage of his power, Patrick Saunders of the Denver Post reports.The Rockies will experiment with batting Blackmon lower in the lineup during Cactus League play, and Black suggested there's a real chance Blackmon could be in the heart of the order on Opening Day. Raimel Tapia, Ian Desmond and David Dahl were all mentioned as possible replacements for Blackmon in the leadoff spot. If this change sticks, it would likely result in Blackmon seeing fewer stolen-base opportunities while shifting his counting production more toward RBI than runs.
Jan 12 2018Blackmon agreed to a one-year, $14 million deal with the Rockies on Friday, avoiding arbitration, Jon Heyman of FanRagSports.com reports.This was Blackmon's final offseason as an arbitration-eligible player, as he will hit the open market next winter. He received almost double the $7.3 million he received last offseason. Blackmon, who turns 32 in July, has been a fantasy stud for several years due to his stolen-base totals and Coors-aided batting averages, but last season he set career bests in most relevant offensive categories and also had his best year in the field since 2012. He is a surefire first-round pick in re-draft leagues.
Sep 20 2017Blackmon went 1-for-3 with two walks, a double and two RBI in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Giants.The 31-year-old has faded a bit towards the end of a long campaign, but it's a testament to how good he's been in 2017 that a .273/.377/.500 slash line in September is considered any kind of slump. Blackmon should remain a fixture at the top of the Rockies lineup down the stretch as they try to lock up a wild-card spot.
Sep 16 2017Blackmon went 2-for-4 with a double, a three-run homer, four RBI and two runs scored during Saturday's win over San Diego.After receiving a breather Friday, Blackmon returned to the lineup with a bang Saturday. He's now up to 35 homers, 93 RBI, 13 stolen bases and 131 runs with a .333/.398/.612 slash line for the season. It's definitely worth noting the impact Coors Field provides, though, as Blackmon sports a mediocre .792 OPS on the road.
Sep 15 2017Blackmon is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Padres, Jenny Cavnar of AT&T SportsNet Rocky Mountain reports.Blackmon tallied just one hit in 18 at-bats over his last five games, so manager Bud Black decided it was time to give him his first day off since June 17 -- a span of 76 games. Ian Desmond will man center field Friday in Blackmon's place.
Sep 7 2017Blackmon went 2-for-4 with a double, a solo home run and a second run scored in Wednesday's 11-3 loss to the Giants.It's his third homer and fourth multi-hit performance in the last week, and Blackmon has already established new career highs in every major offensive category except steals with 23 games left on the Rockies' schedule. The 31-year-old will be hard to ignore in the first round of fantasy drafts in 2018.
Aug 30 2017Blackmon went 1-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in Wednesday's 6-2 loss to the Tigers.His sixth-inning blast was the only run allowed by Justin Verlander. Blackmon now has 32 homers on the year, establishing a new career high to go along with personal bests in RBI (84), runs (120), triples (14) and walks (51) -- and it's not even the end of August yet.
Aug 26 2017Blackmon went 1-for-5 with a two-run homer Saturday against the Braves.Blackmon crushed his 31st homer to break open a tie game in the ninth inning, leading the Rockies to a road victory. He's been an absolute superstar this year with a .335/.397/.621 slash line along with 12 steals.
Aug 23 2017Blackmon went 3-for-5 with a solo homer in Wednesday's 6-4 loss to the Royals.Blackmon came in hitting just .281 on the road, but bucked that trend with a three-hit effort here. His third-inning long ball gave the leadoff man sole possession of the team lead just two frames after Nolan Arenado tied him at 29. On a negative note, he was also picked off second base in this one.
Aug 17 2017Blackmon went 3-for-5 with a solo home run, two RBI and two runs scored during Thursday's loss to Atlanta.With 28 homers, 76 RBI and 111 runs, Blackmon is closing in on posting career-best marks in all three categories. Additionally maintaining his .335/.396/.620 slash line would also result in career highs in all three columns. Considering he has three home games ahead, it wouldn't be surprising to see a few personal bests achieved over the weekend.
Aug 9 2017Blackmon went 3-for-6 with a solo home run during Wednesday's win over Cleveland.Blackmon just continues to pad his statistics, and the outfielder is now up to an elite .333/.388/.616 slash line with 27 homers, 74 RBI, nine stolen bases and 102 runs. Playing his home games at Coors Field should help Blackmon avoid a slump down the stretch, too.
Aug 6 2017Blackmon went 3-for-5 with three doubles, a run and an RBI Sunday against the Phillies.All three of Blackmon's doubles came against starter Aaron Nola, who held the rest of Colorado's talented lineup without an extra-base hit. The All-Star outfielder was effective as usual during this six-game homestand, racking up three multi-hit efforts while scoring seven runs out of the leadoff spot. He's batting .398 at Coors Field and .273 on the road, so expect a decline with a five-game road trip next on the schedule.
Aug 3 2017Blackmon went 3-for-4 with a solo home run, a double and two runs scored during Thursday's win over the Mets.It's been a special fantasy season for Blackmon, and while his nine stolen bases are well below the expected total, he's made up for it in spades in the other categories. After all, Blackmon boasts an elite .330/.384/.606 slash line with 25 homers, 71 RBI and 97 runs. It's also worth noting that his decline in stolen bases really began with last year's 17.
Jul 23 2017Blackmon went 3-for-5 with a home run, two runs and two RBI in Sunday's 13-3 win over the Pirates.Blackmon was tremendous as usual in setting the table for the offense out of the leadoff spot. He got the scoring started with an RBI single in the third inning before smacking the first of five Colorado home runs in the fifth. The 31-year-old outfielder is already just five short of last season's career-high 29 homers in 45 fewer games played.
Jul 21 2017Blackmon (leg) is in the lineup for Friday's game against the Pirates, Jenny Cavnar of AT&T SportsNet reports.Blackmon exited Wednesday's contest after dealing with cramping due to dehydration, but should be fully capable for Friday's series opener at Coors Field. Since the All-Star break, Blackmon has gone 12-for-25 with three home runs and six RBI at the plate.
Jul 19 2017Blackmon was removed from Wednesday's game with cramping in his upper leg and is expected to be fine going forward, Troy Renck of the Denver Post reports.The cramping was severe enough in the moment to force the Rockies to lift Blackmon in the middle of an at-bat. He was doing fine in the dugout afterwards, though, and considering the Rockies have a day off on Thursday, expect him back in the lineup for Friday's series opener against Pittsburgh.
Jul 19 2017Blackmon was removed from Wednesday's game against the Padres in the middle of his sixth-inning at-bat due to what appeared to be a leg injury, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.No official word has come forth as to what the actual issue is, but he seemed to injure himself on the swing just before being removed. Blackmon was 3-for-3 with two RBI and three runs scored before the incident. Until more details emerge, consider him day-to-day. Pat Valaika pinch hit for him to fill his spot in the lineup, but Alexi Amarista replaced him in center field after pinch hitting earlier in the inning.
Jul 7 2017Blackmon went 3-for-3 with a solo home run and three runs scored during Friday's win over the White Sox.Blackmon shifted down to the three-hole Thursday with Nolan Arenado taking a breather, but the center fielder was right back in the leadoff spot Friday. With a .318/.372/.581 slash line, 19 homers, 60 RBI, seven stolen bases and 70 runs, Blackmon is having another monster fantasy campaign.
Jul 6 2017Blackmon will hit out of the three-hole for Thursday's game against Cincinnati, The Denver Post's Patrick Saunders reports.With Nolan Arenado getting the day off, Blackmon will move from the leadoff spot to third while Raimel Tapia heads to the top of the order. Blackmon has been hitting the ball extremely well all season, hitting .311/.365/.571 with 18 home runs and 59 RBI, so this move comes as a surprise. All that said, Blackmon will likely return to the leadoff spot for Friday's game against the White Sox.
Jun 22 2017Blackmon went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and two RBI during Thursday's loss to Arizona.The outfielder is taking a run at a career year and continues to provide elite fantasy numbers. Blackmon ranks among the top 10 in the majors in RBI (56), runs (62), and batting average (.326), and his 16 homers and five stolen bases round out his beastly cross-category return.
Jun 17 2017Blackmon is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Giants.This will be a rare day off for Blackmon, who has played every game since May 18. He has carried his hot start to the season into June, where he's slashing .344/.438/.607 with six doubles and nine RBI in 61 at-bats. Raimel Tapia will take over in center field in place of Blackmon on Saturday, but look for Blackmon to draw back in for Sunday's series finale.
Jun 10 2017Blackmon went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and two runs scored during Saturday's win over the Cubs.Blackmon remains a set-and-forget fantasy star and sports a .338/.384/.635 slash line with 15 bombs, 53 RBI, five stolen bases and 51 runs. He's well on his way to a career year in every category except stolen bases, and playing half his games at Coors Field helps both his virtual floor and ceiling.
Jun 7 2017Blackmon went 2-for-4 with a double, a walk, two runs and two RBI in Wednesday's 8-1 win over Cleveland.The Rockies leadoff man has been one of the best offensive weapons in the game since mid-April. In his last 44 games, Blackmon is hitting .368 with nine home runs, 38 runs and 38 RBI. He's even added in four SBs for good measure. For the season, his .985 OPS ranks seventh in the National League. In a lineup filled with offensive stars, Blackmon is primed to continue his excellent production.
Jun 4 2017Blackmon went 2-for-5 with a double and a strikeout Sunday during Colorado's 3-1 win over San Diego.After an extremely impressive May, in which Blackmon hit .359 with six home runs and 22 RBI, all signs point to him continuing that success into June. His strikeout numbers remain high, but Blackmon will be considered a top-tier outfielder and fantasy option the rest of the season.
May 27 2017Blackmon went 4-for-4 with a walk, a triple, a home run and three RBI in Friday's 10-0 win over the Cardinals.The homer was his 12th of the season and helped spark an eight-run rally in the eighth inning that put the game out of reach. Blackmon now has a career-high 1.007 OPS, and his 45 RBI leads the majors -- an impressive feat for a leadoff hitter.
May 24 2017Blackmon went 2-for-4 with a pair of two-run home runs in Tuesday's 8-2 win over Philadelphia.It was a productive day for Colorado's center fielder, who now has 11 home runs and 40 RBI on the season. He continues to shine atop the Rockies' order, now slashing an impressive .325/.361/.618. He's as reliable as they come across all categories in fantasy.
May 17 2017Blackmon went 3-for-5 with a home run and three RBI in Tuesday's 7-3 win over the Twins.His two-run blast, Blackmon's ninth homer of the season, capped a four-run sixth inning that blew open the game. The 30-year-old is putting up the best power numbers of his career so far to fuel a career-high .979 OPS, but fantasy GMs hoping for another five-category performance from him might be disappointed by his 2-for-4 showing on stolen base attempts through 39 games.
May 13 2017Blackmon isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Dodgers, Jake Shapiro of BSNDenver.com reports.Blackmon had a great game Friday, as he went 2-for-4 with a triple and run scored. However, he'll sit out of Saturday's outing while Gerardo Parra starts in center field. Blackmon will likely return for Sunday's outing versus the Dodgers.
May 9 2017Blackmon is not in the lineup for Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Cubs, Patrick Saunders of the Denver Post reports.Alexi Amarista will take over in center field as Gerardo Parra leads off against right-hander John Lackey in the nightcap. Blackmon tripled in Game 1, giving him 22 extra-base hits through 33 games this season, and he also stole a base for the first time since Opening Day.
May 4 2017Blackmon went 2-for-5 with an RBI double, another two-bagger and two runs in Wednesday's 11-3 win over the Padres.The productive leadoff man was at it again Wednesday, posting his third multi-effort in the last four games and vaulting his average back over .300 in the process. Outside of a forgettable 0-for-6 day against the Diamondbacks on Sunday, Blackmon has hit safely in 16 other games since April 14, while his 25 RBI lead the Rockies and are fourth-most in the NL.
Apr 26 2017Blackmon went 3-for-5 with a home run, two runs scored and three RBI in Tuesday's 15-12 loss to the Nationals.His slow start to the season is a distant memory now. Blackmon now has a 10-game hitting streak and a five-game streak with multiple RBI, pushing his slash line on the year to .286/.330/.642 with seven homers, 14 runs scored and 21 RBI in 21 games.
Apr 24 2017Blackmon went 1-for-5 with a home run and three RBI in Monday's 8-4 win over the Nationals.Blackmon's sixth home run of the season helped him extend his hitting streak to nine games. The left-handed stick now has 18 RBI on the season to go along with a .266/.314/.608 slash line and one stolen base. While the overall numbers still look rather pedestrian, Blackmon is heating up and will help fantasy owners in all categories over the remainder of the season.
Apr 16 2017Blackmon went 1-for-4 with a leadoff home run in Sunday's 4-3 win over the Giants.Blackmon's franchise-record 23rd leadoff home run helped the Rockies plate three runs in the first inning off Jeff Samardzija. It was the 30-year-old's third home run of the season and ninth RBI in 61 plate appearances. Blackmon is off to a bit of a slow start (.232), but he was an early-round pick for a reason. He has the ability to produce across all categories and resides in the best hitting park in baseball. The numbers will look better eventually.
Apr 9 2017Blackmon went 2-for-5 with his first home run of the season, three RBI and two runs scored in a 10-6 loss to the Dodgers on Sunday.Despite his slow start (.214), Blackmon remains one of the few players that can contribute across all categories. It doesn't hurt that he'll play half of his games at hitter-friendly Coors Field. This game could be the spark that gets him going.
Mar 30 2017Blackmon (illness) is back in the lineup for Thursday's Cactus League finale, batting leadoff and patrolling center field.Blackmon was one of several Rockies who caught the flu recently, but it seems like the illness has subsided. The 30-year-old outfielder has been tearing up the Cactus League (.362 batting average, three home runs), and he'll look to carry that success into Colorado's Opening Day matchup with the Brewers.
Mar 28 2017Blackmon, who's been out for two days, is dealing with the flu, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.Blackmon has been phenomenal throughout the spring. Over 16 games, he's gone 17-for-47 (.362) with three home runs and four doubles. Owners will want to monitor Blackmon's status as Opening Day approaches, as Colorado has yet to present a timeframe for his return.
Mar 14 2017Blackmon is 11-for-23 (.478) with three doubles, a home run, and a stolen base in nine spring games.In a spring training dominated by the plethora of injuries striking Rockies camp, the 30-year-old is simply raking. It's foolish to look into spring numbers too much, but one can't help but be pleased by a player showing mid-season form this early on in the campaign. Blackmon will look to carry this torrid start into the regular season as the Rockies' primary center fielder and leadoff hitter.
Feb 18 2017Blackmon will serve as the Rockies' leadoff hitter this season, Patrick Saunders of the Denver Post reports.New manager Bud Black will not shake things up at the top of the order in 2017 as Blackmon will set the table once again for Colorado. Out of the leadoff spot last season, Blackmon slashed .325/.380/.555 with 110 runs and 82 RBI.
Jan 13 2017Blackmon and the Rockies avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $7.3 million contract Friday, Jon Heyman of Today's Knuckleball reports.Blackmon will receive more than double his salary from 2016 in his second year of arbitration eligibility. Blackmon's production in the stolen-base department took a hit last year, but he made up for that by posting career bests with 29 home runs, 82 RBI, 11 runs, and a .933 OPS while batting almost exclusively leadoff. He figures to occupy the same spot in the batting order again this year while serving as the Rockies' everyday center fielder.
Jan 13 2017Blackmon and the Rockies avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $7.3 million contract on Friday, Jon Heyman of Today's Knuckleball reports.Blackmon will receive more than double his salary from 2016 in his second year of arbitration eligibility. Blackmon's production in the stolen-base department took a hit last year, but he made up for that by posting career bests with 29 home runs, 82 RBI, 11 runs, and a .933 OPS while batting almost exclusively leadoff. He figures to occupy the same spot in the batting order again this year while serving as the Rockies' everyday center fielder.
Dec 8 2016Blackmon was part of an unsuccessful trade attempt when the Rockies tried to acquire right-handed pitcher Marcus Stroman from the Blue Jays, Jon Morosi of MLB Network reports.Rumors of Blackmon being traded have been swirling, but the Rockies have struggled to find suitors for the outfielder. The Blue Jays weren't willing to part ways with their ace Stroman in a one-for-one deal. MLB Trade Rumors projects that Blackmon will earn $9 million in 2017 through arbitration. Clearing that potential salary could keep the Rockies in play for some of the bigger-ticket free agents. The 30-year-old is coming off a career-best season in which he set personal records in average, OBP, slugging percentage, home runs and RBI.
Sep 20 2016Blackmon homered and scored twice in a 1-for-3 game with a walk Tuesday against the Cardinals.Blackmon extended his hitting streak to nine games, now including four home runs to go with three doubles and two triples. He was already having a career year before this streak. Tuesday's performance pushed Blackmon's line up to .320/.380/.555 as he is establishing himself as a potential All-Star heading into 2017.
Sep 14 2016Blackmon went 3-for-5 with a homer and two runs in Wednesday's road loss to Arizona.Blackmon's now homered four times in the last six games and cleared 100 runs for the first time in his career. The key to this bust-out season has been his stunning production away from Coors Field -- Blackmon actually has significantly better power numbers on the road (17 homers) than at home (10), and he's hit for average all over the place. He should keep piling up numbers the rest of the way.
Sep 14 2016Blackmon homered, scored twice and walked in a 1-for-3 game Tuesday against the Diamondbacks.Blackmon is raking in September, with three home runs in just eight games this month to fuel a .296/.406/.704 batting line. He has already driven in seven runs this month, and perhaps most impressive, all three of his home runs have come away from Coors Field. He continues to improve his career high in home runs, now up to 26 compared to 19 in 154 games in 2014.
Sep 12 2016Blackmon went 2-for-5 with a home run and two RBI in Sunday's 3-2 victory over the Padres.Blackmon took Edwin Jackson deep in the fourth inning for his second home run of the series and 25th of the year. After threatening 20 homers in each of the past two seasons, Blackmon has elevated his power numbers this year thanks to a 39.0 percent fly ball rate and 15.7 percent HR/FB ratio -- both career highs. The power boost has helped fuel his .313/.374/.532 batting line, numbers that make Blackmon appear miscast as a leadoff hitter, especially since his stolen base total has declined from 43 last year to 16 this year.
Sep 8 2016Blackmon (back) is returning to the lineup Thursday, batting leadoff and taking over in center field.After missing several games due to some back stiffness, Blackmon will draw back in for Thursday's series opener in San Diego. He'll take up his usual role as the leadoff man and as the center fielder for Colorado. Blackmon has been on an absolute tear since the beginning of August, hitting .360 with a 1.140 OPS, 11 home runs, and six doubles over 114 at-bats.
Sep 7 2016Blackmon (back) remains out of the lineup Wednesday against the Giants.it was reported Tuesday that Blackmon was "close" to rejoining the lineup, and he will need at least one more day to rest his ailing back. Raimel Tapia will once again lead off and patrol center field against the Giants.
Sep 6 2016Manager Walt Weiss said Tuesday that Blackmon (back) is "close" to returning to action, Nick Kosmider of the Denver Post reports.Weiss' statement is undeniably vague, but it does provide reason to believe Blackmon will be able to return to the lineup at some point over the next several days.
Sep 6 2016Blackmon (back) is out of the lineup Tuesday against the Giants, Nick Kosmider of the Denver Post reports.It seems that Blackmon's back hasn't fully healed yet, so the 30-year-old outfielder will sit out of his fourth game in a row. Raimel Tapia will take over for him as the center fielder and leadoff hitter once again.
Sep 5 2016Blackmon (back) remains out of the lineup Monday against the Giants, Patrick Saunders of the Denver Post reports.It will be the third consecutive absence for Blackmon, who continues to nurse tightness in his back. The Rockies will again go with Raimel Tapia in center field, and he'll serve as the leadoff man for the third straight game.
Sep 4 2016Blackmon (back) remains out of the lineup Sunday against the Diamondbacks.Blackmon will take a seat for the second straight contest, once again giving way to the highly-regarded prospect Raimel Tapia in center field. Consider Blackmon day-to-day heading into a three-game set with the Giants that opens up Monday.
Sep 3 2016Blackmon has been scratched from Saturday's lineup.A reason for his removal from the lineup was not immediately provided, but Blackmon was scratched about two hours prior to first pitch, so something may have happened during batting practice. Raimel Tapia is now slated to start in center field and lead off against right-hander Braden Shipley.
Sep 3 2016Blackmon was a late scratch Saturday due to back tightness, ROOT Sports' Jenny Cavnar reports.This injury came out of nowhere, and it will allow rookie Raimel Tapia to make his first career start while also leading off against Arizona on Saturday. Blackmon should be considered day-to-day for now, but if he were to miss more time, Tapia would be ready to fill in.
Aug 29 2016Blackmon went 3-for-5 with a double, a run and an RBI in Monday's win over the Dodgers.Blackmon is having a fantastic August, with 18 of his 38 hits this month having gone for extra bases. Colorado's leadoff man is especially dangerous at the hitter-friendly Coors Field, which means he should be able to pad his stats further during the rest of this nine-game homestand after playing six straight on the road.
Aug 27 2016Blackmon went 3-for-6 with a solo homer, two-run blast and three runs scored in Saturday's 9-4 extra-inning victory over the Nationals.The dynamic leadoff man first took rookie A.J. Cole deep in the third before breaking a 4-4 tie in the 11th with a 388-foot shot to right that plated Cristhian Adames. It was a breakout performance for Blackmon, who'd gone just 2-for-15 over his prior five games. The veteran outfielder now has 10 homers in what has been a standout August.
Aug 23 2016Blackmon (toe) is back in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Brewers.After sitting out a pair of games due to a toe injury, Blackmon came on in the ninth inning Monday to pinch hit, which was enough to convince manager Walt Weiss that he was ready to get back into game action. Blackmon will reclaim his usual spot atop the Rockies' order while also getting the start in center field against Chase Anderson and the Brewers. Prior to his toe injury, Blackmon had been absolutely destroying the ball to the tune of a .364/.418/.694 slash line with nine home runs in his previous 30 games.
Aug 22 2016Blackmon (toe) will not start Monday for the fourth day in a row.Blackmon will miss another game with the bruised toe that knocked him out of Friday's starting lineup and prevented him from playing the past two days. David Dahl will fill in in both center field and atop the batting order for the fourth straight day.
Aug 21 2016Blackmon (toe) remains out of the lineup Sunday against the Cubs, Nick Kosmider of the Denver Post reports.With Blackmon out, Colorado will start Gerardo Parra, David Dahl, and Carlos Gonzalez in the outfield as they take on Jason Hammel and the Cubs. Before hurting his toe, Blackmon had been going on a tear at the plate, hitting .473/.508/.1.091 with nine home runs over the last 14 days. The Rockies haven't indicated that Blackmon will need a stint on the DL, so he should be considered day-to-day heading into Monday's outing in Milwaukee.
Aug 20 2016Manager Walt Weiss said Saturday that Blackmon (toe contusion) will need "another day or so" before he can run in the outfield, MLB.com's Thomas Harding reports.He will miss his second game in a row Saturday, and since he still can't run in the outfield, it would not be surprising if he was held out at least through the weekend. Gerardo Parra should continue to start in the outfield in Blackmon's absence, while David Dahl temporarily occupies the leadoff spot.
Aug 20 2016Blackmon (toe contusion) remains out of the lineup Saturday against the Cubs, MLB.com's Thomas Harding reports.He was a late scratch Friday due to a toe contusion that he presumably suffered during warmups, and it is painful enough that he will remain out for Saturday's game. Once again, David Dahl slides into the leadoff spot with Gerardo Parra taking Blackmon's spot in the outfield.
Aug 19 2016Blackmon has been scratched from Friday's game against the Cubs due to a right big toe contusion.The Rockies game was delayed Friday and the news about Blackmon being scratched didn't come out until most lineups had locked, so this news won't do daily owners much good. David Dahl moved to center field and the leadoff spot while Ben Paulsen entered the lineup at first base and Gerardo Parra moved over to left field. Blackmon should be considered day-to-day.
Aug 13 2016Blackmon had a career night in Friday's 10-6 loss to the Phillies, going 3-for-4 with three solo homers and a walk.The dynamic leadoff man went deep off three different Phillies pitchers in the third, seventh and ninth innings. Blackmon has five straight multi-hit efforts, homers in back-to-back games, and is now slashing a jaw-dropping .449/.500/.898 over 49 at-bats in August. After only hitting two homers in all of July, he's now launched six round-trippers in just 11 games in August.
Aug 9 2016Blackmon went 2-for-5 with a double, a solo homer and two runs Tuesday against the Rangers.Blackmon led off the home half of the first inning with his 14th homer of the season in a game the Rockies would go on to lose. He's gotten off to a great start in August, as he's collected 12 hits, two of which left the yard, over eight games, and he's slashing .308/.370/.485 on the year. He's currently posting career-highs in both on-base and slugging percentage while his batting average is just a single point short of his 2013 mark.
Jul 30 2016Blackmon went 2-for-4 with two doubles and scored twice in Friday's victory over the Mets.The center fielder followed up Thursday's four-hit performance with another impressive game on Friday, notching his 20th and 21st doubles of the season. Last year, Blackmon hit a career-high 31 two-baggers and is now on pace to outperform that number in 2016. He's also on track to challenge last season's career-high 93 runs scored. Setting new personal records this season would be especially impressive considering he lost time to a stint on the DL back in April.
Jul 29 2016Blackmon went 4-for-5 with two doubles and scored a run in Friday's victory over the Mets.The center fielder raised his average to .303 with his first four-hit performance of the season. Despite a short stint on the DL earlier in the year, Blackmon is still on pace to challenge last season's career highs in doubles (31) and runs scored (93).
Jul 27 2016Blackmon is not in the starting lineup for the Rockies on Wednesday.Blackmon has struggled at the plate over his last 10 games, hitting only .244 with one RBI and 14 strikeouts in 41 at-bats. Blackmon should be back in the lineup on Thursday as the Rockies host Jacob deGrom and the Mets. The outfielder has no hits in eight career at-bats against deGrom.
Jul 10 2016Blackmon went 2-for-4 with a walk and a stolen base in Sunday's 10-3 loss to the Phillies.The Rockies' dynamic leadoff man heads into the All-Star break with a six-game hitting streak, and also having hit safely in 11 of his last 12 games. Blackmon has yet to homer in the new month, but is contributing in virtually every other category. He's currently hitting .341 in July following Sunday's production, with two doubles, three runs and four stolen bases.
Jun 28 2016Blackmon has been added to the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Blue Jays.He was not part of manager Walt Weiss' original starting nine but Blackmon was added shortly after the first lineup was posted, with Ryan Raburn scratched for undisclosed reasons. Blackmon will now have started six straight (both in center and atop the order) against opposing lefty starters.
Jun 28 2016Blackmon is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Blue Jays, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.Blackmon was in center field and atop the order for the Rockies' last five matchups against southpaws, but he will sit Tuesday against lefty J.A. Happ. Brandon Barnes will man center field in his absence while Cristian Adames leads off. The 29-year-old Blackmon is batting .290/.359/.449 against left-handed pitching this year, up from .264/.322/.387 in 2015, and figures to remain in an everyday role moving forward.
Jun 21 2016Blackmon went 2-for-5 with a pair of solo homers and three runs scored Tuesday at Yankee Stadium.Blackmon rode the momentum of Monday night's ninth-inning home run to another pair in the first four innings of this contest. This effort gives the leadoff man double-digit homers in three consecutive campaigns, and puts him on pace to top 20 for the first time in his career. Look for him to continue scoring runs at a high rate from atop the high-octane Rockies order.
Jun 20 2016Blackmon went 3-for-5 with a solo homer in Monday's 5-3 victory over the Marlins.Blackmon's ninth-inning blast gave the homer-happy Rockies a useful insurance run, and was the team's fifth solo shot of the evening. The leadoff man entered this contest without a hit in thirteen plate appearances over the last three games, but made up for lost time with three in five tries this time around. He's sitting on a respectable .292/.357/.475 line at the moment.
Jun 11 2016Blackmon went 1-for-3 with a solo homer, a walk and two runs in Saturday's 5-3 victory over the Padres.The 29-year-old went deep for the first time in June, after closing out May with three homers over two games. Blackmon has actually seen his average drop 20 points this month, but he's still carrying a higher number in that category (.296) than all but one of his previous five seasons. Where Blackmon's production is lagging this season is on the base paths, as he's managed to swipe only four bags after totaling 71 stolen bases over the prior two campaigns.
Jun 7 2016Blackmon is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Dodgers.The Rockies are facing lefty rookie Julio Urias on Tuesday, so manager Walt Weiss will use this opportunity to get right-hander Ryan Raburn a start in the outfield. Gerardo Parra will take Blackmon's place in center field Tuesday while DJ LeMahieu moves up to the leadoff spot against Urias.
May 30 2016Blackmon went 1-for-5 with a solo home run on Monday against the Reds.Blackmon has been seeing the ball well all month for the Rockies. The outfielder has hit safely in eight straight games, recording six extra-base hits in that span. After hitting .250 in April, Blackmon has busted out with a .315 average this month. His recent production is more in line with what Blackmon contributed each of the past two seasons.
May 27 2016Blackmon went 2-for-5 with a double, an RBI and a run Friday against the Giants.The center fielder has been pretty hot of late, with hits in nine of the last 10 games and a .333 average over that span. Blackmon now has a five-game hitting streak to his name, and five of his 15 hits have gone for extra bases, so he's been doing a lot of damage at the top of the lineup in recent weeks.
May 25 2016Blackmon smacked a solo homer, his third of the season, in Tuesday's 8-3 loss to the Red Sox.It's just Blackmon's 12th career homer against a left-hander, as he took David Price deep in the third inning. The outfielder's season has been disrupted by a brief stint on the DL due to turf toe, but he's been productive when healthy enough to suit up. He's hitting .300 with three homers and 17 RBI to go with three stolen bases across 120 at-bats.
May 7 2016Blackmon will return to the lineup in Saturday's matchup with the Giants.The Rockies opted to rest Blackmon on Friday in order to avoid a tough lefty-versus-lefty matchup against Madison Bumgarner. He will return to the lineup Saturday however, resuming his center field duties and batting lead-off. Blackmon is 3-for-12 with one RBI in his career versus Johnny Cueto.
May 6 2016Blackmon is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Giants.With lefty Madison Bumgarner due up for San Francisco, Blackmon will take a seat in favor of Gerardo Parra in center field. Ryan Raburn will man left as DJ LeMahieu slots in atop the batting order. Blackmon is 8-for-28 with two doubles and a homer since his return from the DL late last month.
May 4 2016Blackmon opened Tuesday's contest in San Diego with a lead-off home run, ultimately finishing 1-for-4.This was Blackmon's first long ball of the season, but there should be plenty more to come now that he's no longer bothered by a turf toe injury. He has averaged 18 homers per year over his two full major-league seasons, and will once again be counted upon to provide a healthy mix of speed and power atop the Rockies order moving forward.
Apr 29 2016Blackmon (toe) has been activated off the disabled list and will bat leadoff Friday against the Diamondbacks, Patrick Saunders of the Denver Post reports.Brandon Barnes was optioned to Triple-A on Friday in a corresponding move to activate Blackmon off the DL. Blackmon initially landed on the disabled list due to a turf toe injury, but was able to return to the Rockies after the minimum 15-day requirement. He'll draw back into the leadoff spot Friday against Arizona lefty Robbie Ray.
Apr 28 2016Manager Walt Weiss said that Blackmon (toe) will likely join the team Friday for the weekend series in Arizona, Nick Groke of the Denver Post reports.Blackmon completed his second rehab game with High-A Modesto on Wednesday and went 1-for-4 with a run. The outfielder seems to be doing better given that he was able to play in back-to-back games, but it is unclear if he'll be able to suit up for the series opener Friday. His status should become clearer as Friday's game time approaches.
Apr 27 2016Blackmon (toe) began his rehab assignment with High-A Modesto on Tuesday and went 0-for-4 with a strikeout.Blackmon stayed on schedule with his rehab process with Tuesday's appearance and is expected to play in one more game with Modesto. He'll become eligible to come off the disabled list Friday, although his status for the weekend series will become more clear once he completes the second game of his rehab assignment.
Apr 24 2016Blackmon (toe) was able to participate in outfield drills and take batting practice Saturday, MLB.com's Thomas Harding reports.Blackmon wore turf shoes for the aforementioned drills, but is expected to give them a try with normal spikes Sunday. In a best-case scenario, the progress there would be encouraging enough for him to begin a brief rehab stint early this week, which could open the door for him to return for the weekend series against the Diamondbacks. With that return date uncertain, however, the outfielder isn't necessarily a guarantee for weekly lineups that lock on Mondays.
Apr 23 2016Blackmon (turf toe) is angling toward a two-game rehab stint next week, although nothing definitive has been reported regarding when he could rejoin the Rockies, the Denver Post's Nick Groke reports.Presumably, if the rehab games go well, Blackmon could be on the brink of rejoining the Rockies, but the return from turf toe is often a very fluid situation, so owners should be careful not to bank on his services next weekend. Ryan Raburn and Ben Paulsen will continue to handle most of the duties in left field while Gerardo Parra mans center field in Blackmon's absence.
Apr 14 2016Blackmon (toe) was placed on the 15-day disabled list Thursday.Blackmon is suffering from turf toe and will now be sent to the DL in order to free up a roster spot for catcher Dustin Garneau. It is expected that Gerardo Parra will start in center field while Ben Paulsen plays left field in his absence. The 29-year-old hit .287 with 17 home runs, 93 runs scored, and 43 stolen bases in 2015, so this will hurt both the Rockies, as well as fantasy teams, over the next couple weeks.
Apr 14 2016Blackmon is out of Thursday's lineup against the Giants.He left Wednesday's game early, but is listed as a bench option for Thursday's game, so it looks like he's just getting the day off. Gerardo Parra will start in center field with Ben Paulsen moving to left field against righty Matt Cain.
Apr 14 2016Blackmon hurt his toe in Wednesday's game, which is why he is out of Thursday's lineup against the Giants, MLB.com's Thomas Harding reports.He injured the toe diving back to second base and then exited late in Wednesday's game. Considering Blackmon has a history of turf toe, this is definitely worth keeping an eye on. Gerardo Parra, who is starting in center field Thursday, would likely take over in center going forward if Blackmon misses more time, and Brandon Barnes, Ben Paulsen and Ryan Raburn would be tasked with handling left field. Consider Blackmon day-to-day for now.
Apr 9 2016Blackmon is out of the lineup Saturday against the Padres, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.Blackmon will sit for the second time in three games with lefty Drew Pomeranz on the hill for the Padres. Brandon Barnes will get the nod in center field and bat eighth in Blackmon's stead.
Apr 8 2016Blackmon is back in the lineup for Friday's game against the Padres. He will play center field and bat leadoff against Colin Rea.After getting the day off Wednesday in Arizona, Blackmon will draw back into the order Friday for the Rockies' home opener. Blackmon will look to shake off his slow start (1-for-9) against right-hander Colin Rea. Last season, Blackmon hit 31 points points higher (.295) against right-handers than he did against lefties.
Apr 6 2016Blackmon is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Diamondbacks, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.With lefty Patrick Corbin taking the ball for Arizona, the Rockies will give Blackmon the day off after going 0-for-4 with a strikeout Tuesday. Brandon Barnes will take his spot in center field and bat eighth in the rubber match.
Mar 23 2016Blackmon is slashing .242/.419/.455 with two home runs this spring.The left-hander has been getting on base at a very nice clip this spring thanks to nine walks, and the fact that three of his eight hits this spring have gone for extra bases helped boost his slugging percentage to a healthy size. If Blackmon can produce this kind of slash line at the top of the Rockies lineup this season, he'll continue to be a valuable fantasy asset with a rare combination of power and speed.
Jan 25 2016Blackmon and the Rockies agreed to a one-year, $3.5 million contract Monday, avoiding arbitration, Jeff Passan of Yahoo! Sports reports.Blackmon got a nice deal to avoid arbitration, as the midpoint between the Rockies and him was $3.3 million. He'll likely slate in as the Rockies' centerfielder again in 2016 after posting a .797 OPS with 17 home runs and 43 stolen bases last season.
Sep 27 2015Blackmon went 2-for-5 with a triple and two runs scored in Saturday's 8-6 win over the Dodgers.Blackmon recently missed two games due to a neck issue, but he's been able to suit up the past two nights without incident, going 3-for-9 at the dish in the process. Saturday's two-hit effort gave Blackmon his 47th multi-hit game of the season.
Sep 25 2015Blackmon (neck) is back in the lineup Friday against the Dodgers, Eric Stephen of True Blue LA reports.Blackmon missed a pair of games with neck stiffness, but he was able to get through batting practice Friday without any setbacks. He'll be back in his usual spot in center field and leading off.
Sep 24 2015Blackmon (neck) is out of the lineup Thursday, the Denver Post's Patrick Saunders reports.He will miss his second straight game with neck stiffness. Corey Dickerson will slide over to center field with Kyle Parker getting the start in right field.
Sep 23 2015Blackmon was scratched from Wednesday's lineup due to neck stiffness.Jose Reyes is now in the leadoff spot, with Brandon Barnes in center field and the No. 8 spot in the batting order. Blackmon has stolen three bases in his last two games, giving him 41 for the season to go along with 16 home runs. His status for Thursday's series opener against the Dodgers is uncertain.
Sep 23 2015Blackmon went 2-for-4 with an RBI, a run scored, and a stolen base in Tuesday's loss to the Pirates.With 41 stolen bases on the season, Blackmon is the fourth player in franchise history to surpass the 40-steal threshold. He's supplemented that high total with strong contributions in just about every category, providing a .289 average, 16 homers, 55 RBI, and 86 runs.
Sep 21 2015Blackmon hit a solo homer in Sunday's 10-4 loss to the Padres.Blackmon's leadoff blast was his 16th of the season, putting him within shouting distance of the career-high 19 he posted in 2014. The outfielder finished the series 4-for-11 with five runs scored, two walks, and two RBI.
Sep 14 2015Blackmon is out of the lineup Monday against the Dodgers, Eric Stephen of True Blue LA reports.Blackmon will receive Monday off with the Rockies facing one of the league's top lefties in Clayton Kershaw. Brandon Barnes will replace him in center field, batting eighth.
Sep 13 2015Blackmon singled, walked twice, and stole his 38th base of the season in Sunday's 3-2 win over the Mariners.Blackmon hasn't homered since Aug. 24, but continues to make an impact for fantasy owners through his involvement as a base stealer. He ranks third in the majors in stolen bases and is poised to finish with career-best marks in every category save for home runs and RBI.
Sep 12 2015Blackmon is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Mariners.The 29-year-old collected a pair of hits and swiped his 37th base of the season in Friday's win, but will turn over center field Brandon Barnes on Saturday with left-hander Roenis Elias due up for Seattle. Cristhian Adames, who is filling in at short for Jose Reyes (Achilles), will replace Blackmon atop the order.
Sep 12 2015Blackmon went 2-for-5 with a steal in a 4-2 win over the Mariners on Friday.Blackmon was in a bit of a slump coming into Friday's game as he was just 3-for-24 over the last eight games. The slump doesn't disparage from his amazing season numbers though, as he is still hitting .288 with 15 homers, 37 steals, and 79 runs scored. With no extra-base hits in his last nine games, fantasy owners have got to be wondering if this is regression hitting the bearded one after an outlier season.
Sep 6 2015Blackmon is out of the lineup Sunday against the Giants.Blackmon cooled down over the last couple days after a hot stretch at the plate, going 0-for-8 in the last two contests. He'll get a day off Sunday as a result, with Brandon Barnes replacing him in center field and batting eighth.
Sep 4 2015Blackmon went 2-for-5 with a triple, RBI, and two runs scored in Thursday's 11-3 triumph over the Giants.The beat goes on for Blackmon, who now ranks 14th in baseball with 152 hits on the season. Unsurprisingly, he's been doing most of his damage at Coors Field, where he's batting a robust .339 compared to a more modest .242 mark on the road.
Sep 3 2015Blackmon went 3-for-5 with a double and two runs scored in a 9-4 win over Arizona on Wednesday.Blackmon and Jose Reyes really set the table for the Rockies on Wednesday, as they got on seven times between the two of them. With players as hot as Carlos Gonzalez and Nolan Arenado hitting behind them, scoring is just too easy in games like this. Blackmon is having one of the most under-reported seasons, as he's providing elite statistics in every significant fantasy category.
Sep 1 2015Blackmon went 3-for-4 with a stolen base and a run scored in Monday's 5-4 win over the Diamondbacks.Blackmon made his only out of the night in the ninth inning, when the Rockies staged an epic comeback from a 4-1 deficit to win the game. However, he did more than his fair share earlier in the contest, finishing a home run shy of the cycle and reaching base four times to bring his on-base percentage up to .354.
Aug 31 2015Blackmon singled twice and claimed his 35th stolen base of the season in Sunday's 5-0 win over the Pirates.Though he's been caught stealing 13 times this season -- more than anybody in the league, save for the Marlins' Dee Gordon -- Blackmon continues to receive the green light to run, making him a tremendous asset in leagues that count stolen bases rather than net steals. Even if Blackmon wasn't running as frequently, his quality production in the batting average (.288), home run (15), RBI (51), and run scoring (72) categories would be enough to make him one of the most valuable fantasy outfielders.
Aug 28 2015Blackmon is out of the lineup Friday against the Pirates, Patrick Saunders of the Denver Post reports.Blackmon will receive the day off as the Rockies face a tough lefty in Francisco Liriano. In his place, Brandon Barnes will shift over from left to play center field, while Kyle Parker will enter the lineup in left.
Aug 23 2015Blackmon went 2-for-5 and slugged his 14th homer of the season in Saturday's 14-9 loss to the Mets.In addition to his exploits at the plate, Blackmon was caught stealing for the third time in seven games, but he'll continue to receive the green light whenever he reaches base. He's been doing that with great frequency of late, as he improved his hitting streak to eight games Saturday and is slashing .387/.424/.581 during that span.
Aug 22 2015Blackmon went 2-for-4 with a run scored and two stolen bases in Friday's 14-9 loss to the Mets.Blackmon is now in the midst of a seven-game hitting streak, though he's only recorded one base knock in five of those contests. If the series opener is any indication, expect the Rockies and Mets to produce plenty of offense between them this weekend, paving the way for Blackmon to further bolster his outstanding five-category contributions.
Aug 19 2015Blackmon (illness) is back in the lineup Wednesday against the Nationals, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.This was expected, as Blackmon came into Tuesday's game and played four innings despite missing the start due to illness. Blackmon has swiped 31 bases already this season, fewer than only Billy Hamilton and Dee Gordon, and his 67 runs scored rank ninth in the National League.
Aug 18 2015Blackmon started Tuesday's game on the bench with an illness but he came in midway through to replace Carlos Gonzalez, who left with left knee inflammation.Blackmon finished 1-for-2 while seeing seven pitches, and considering he was called upon Tuesday there's no reason to think he won't be an option Wednesday as well.
Aug 18 2015Blackmon is out of the lineup Tuesday due to illness, Patrick Saunders of the Denver Post reports.Jose Reyes will move atop the order as Brandon Barnes steps in to man center with Blackmon under the weather. Blackmon's status for Wednesday is uncertain, but there has been nothing to suggest he's any worse than day-to-day with the illness.
Aug 18 2015Blackmon is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Nationals, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.His absence is a bit puzzling, as the Rockies are facing a right-hander in Jordan Zimmermann and they just had a team off day Monday. There has no word yet of an injury, however, so perhaps manager Walt Weiss just decided Blackmon could use an extended rest after starting 22 of the team's last 23 games. Brandon Barnes will get the start in center while Jose Reyes leads off.
Aug 16 2015Blackmon went 3-for-4 with a double and a run scored in a 7-5 loss to San Diego on Saturday.Blackmon is one of the most underrated players in baseball and he continues to produce day after day. With 13 homers, 67 runs scored, 46 RBI, 31 stolen bases, and a .287 average, Blackmon is one of the only players in baseball who provides in every important category. He may not be a household name, but he'll surely finish high up in the rankings by the end of the season.
Aug 14 2015Blackmon went 0-for-3 in Thursday's loss to the Mets, but stole his 30th base of the season after drawing a third-inning walk.The 30 steals tie Blackmon with the Astros' Jose Altuve for third in all of baseball, trailing only the Reds' Billy Hamilton (53) and the Marlins' Dee Gordon (35). Blackmon has been a more valuable fantasy asset than all those players, however, thanks to his more well-rounded production in all of the five major rotisserie categories. He finds himself in a 3-for-22 slump (.136) over the last seven days, but his batting average should quickly rebound with the Rockies returning to Coors Field on Friday to open a nine-game homestand.
Aug 11 2015Blackmon (ankle) is back in the lineup Tuesday against the Mets, Adam Rubin of ESPN New York reports.Blackmon was held out of Monday's game due to a minor ankle issue, per manager Walt Weiss. The injury does, indeed, appear to be minor, as Blackmon is back at his usual center field spot, hitting atop the order, in Game 2 of the four-game set.
Aug 11 2015Manager Walt Weiss said that Blackmon was held out of the lineup in Monday's series opener against the Mets due to a minor ankle injury, the Associated Press reports.Weiss stressed that the injury wasn't serious and isn't expected to keep Blackmon out beyond Monday's game. The fact that the outfielder came off the bench in the seventh inning as part of a double switch suggests the Rockies were just looking to rest him more than anything else.
Aug 10 2015Blackmon is not in the lineup Monday against the Mets.Blackmon has started every game since June 24, and he'll get a scheduled day off Monday as Drew Stubbs takes over in center field. Stubbs will bat seventh in the order against Mets' starer Jon Niese.
Aug 9 2015Blackmon doubled twice in three at-bats during Saturday's loss to the Nationals.Blackmon was one of the only Rockies who seemed capable of figuring out Stephen Strasburg, as he connected on two of the three hits the team recorded against the dominant Nationals pitcher. The 2-for-3 day was a good sign for Blackmon, who had gone only 1-for-15 over the preceding three games.
Aug 4 2015Blackmon went 4-for-6 with two doubles, two singles, an RBI, and a run scored in Monday's 8-7 loss to the Mariners.Blackmon had a chance to make his night even more memorable when he came to the plate with two outs and tying run at third base in the bottom of the ninth, but he flied out to end the Rockies' comeback. Nonetheless, the four hits tied a season high and boosted his average up to .298, his highest mark since May 10.
Aug 2 2015Blackmon singled, drew a walk, and stole two bases in Sunday's loss to the Cardinals.The two steals give Blackmon a total of 29 on the season, surpassing the career-best mark of 28 he set in 2014. He ranks third in the MLB in the category, and is only one of three players with at least double-digit steals and homers.
Jul 29 2015Blackmon went 1-for-4 with two steals and a run Wednesday against the Cubs.The top of the Rockies' order was expected to run against Jon Lester, who notoriously doesn't hold runners on, and run they did. Blackmon's been mired in a bit of a power outage, with just two homers in July, but he's been racking up plenty of hits to lift his batting average, and those 27 steals have helped many a fantasy owner.
Jul 26 2015Blackmon went 1-for-3 with a double, walk, RBI, and two runs scored in Sunday's blowout victory over the Reds.Manager Walt Weiss gave Blackmon an early rest in this one, pulling him out of the game in the top of the seventh inning when the Rockies held an 11-run advantage. The abbreviated start didn't prevent Blackmon from continuing his scoring hot July, as he's getting on-base at a .423 clip this month and has racked up 11 runs, nine RBI, and four steals.
Jul 24 2015Blackmon went 3-for-5 with a stolen base, a run scored, and an RBI in a 6-5 win over the Reds on Friday.Blackmon's stolen base was a "money bag", as it came in the ninth and lead to the winning run on a wild pitch. The season for Blackmon is just amazing as he has a .296 average, 56 runs, 12 homers, 25 steals, and 45 RBI. Blackmon is a rare true five-category player and because of that, he may finish the season as a top five outfielder.
Jul 21 2015Blackmon went 1-for-3 with two walks, two runs, and an RBI in Monday's 8-7 win over the Rangers.Blackmon has recorded a hit in 23 of his last 28 games, providing a .351 average to go along with 19 runs and 21 RBI during that time. An above-average contributor in each of the five standard offensive categories, Blackmon has established himself as a top-10 outfielder in most formats this season.
Jul 18 2015Blackmon went 2-for-5 with a solo homer and a stolen base in Friday's loss to the Padres.Blackmon's fifth-inning blast, his 12th of the season, got the Rockies on the board for the first time on the night, but the offense couldn't cluster enough hits together to beat the Padres. The outfielder's stolen base in the seventh inning set up his team's best chance for a rally, as Padres catcher Derek Norris threw the ball into the outfield while attempting to nab Blackmon, putting the tying run in scoring position with no outs. However, a subsequent Carlos Gonzalez strikeout followed by a Nolan Arenado double-play groundout stranded Blackmon at third base.
Jul 13 2015Blackmon singled three times and drove in a season-high four runs in Sunday's 11-3 win over the Braves.Blackmon was a thorn in the side of the Braves throughout the four-game series, going 10-for-18 with two steals and three runs scored in addition to the four runs batted in. That sort of performance has been part of a broader trend in July for Blackmon, who will head into the All-Star break sitting on a .391/.440/.587 batting line for the month.
Jul 11 2015Blackmon singled twice and added a triple and a run scored in Saturday's 3-2 nipping of the Braves.It's Blackmon's sixth multi-hit effort in his last seven games, with his batting average climbing 17 points during that span. The triple, Blackmon's fifth of the season, places him in the top 10 league wide in that category.
Jul 11 2015Blackmon went 2-for-4 with a run scored and two stolen bases in Friday's win over the Braves.The two swipes were Blackmon's first since June 27, but his season total of 23 still places him fourth in the majors. Blackmon may not have been honored with an All-Star bid this season, but he's enjoying a campaign equally productive to his breakout 2014. In addition to the lofty stolen-base total, Blackmon is hitting .280 and has chipped in 11 homers.
Jul 8 2015Blackmon went 3-for-4 with a run scored in Tuesday's 10-2 loss to the Angels.It's the third multi-hit game in a row for Blackmon, and while he's scored a run in each of those contests, the lack of hit sequencing behind him in the lineup has prevented him from doing more damage. That still doesn't explain why Blackmon hasn't been quite as active of late on the basepaths, as he's failed to notch a steal in his last nine games.
Jul 4 2015Blackmon hit a leadoff homer in Friday's 4-3 loss to the Diamondbacks.Blackmon's blast highlighted a three-run first inning for the Rockies, but that was about the extent of their offensive production on the night, as Diamondbacks starter Chase Anderson and the bullpen held the opposition to just two hits over the final nine frames. The Rockies' bats have generally been quiet throughout the first eight games of their road trip, and Blackmon has been no exception in that regard. He's gone a collective 5-for-28 during that span.
Jun 30 2015Blackmon supplied the only run of the night in Monday's 7-1 loss to the Athletics when he connected on a solo homer.The home run was Blackmon's 10th of the season, making him one of only eight players in the majors so far with double-digit home-run and stolen-base production. Blackmon's .275 season batting average may begin to fall a bit in the next few days with the Rockies in the midst of a 10-game road trip, but the potential for more output in the counting stats categories makes it difficult to justify benching him at this time.
Jun 28 2015Blackmon is out of the lineup Sunday against the Giants.The Rockies will rest Blackmon with the left-handed Madison Bumgarner on the mound Sunday, enabling Rafael Ynoa to pick up a start in left field while Brandon Barnes slides over to center. Blackmon is hitting just .160 against lefties this season.
Jun 28 2015Blackmon went 1-for-3 Saturday with a walk, an RBI and his 21st stolen base of the season.He's having a big June on the basepaths, swiping 11 bases in 13 attempts while slashing .317/.371/.462 on the month. Blackmon is providing huge value as the Rockies' leadoff hitter, and if he keeps running at this pace he'll have a chance at a 20 HR-50 SB season.
Jun 25 2015Blackmon went 2-for-5 with a pair of runs and two stolen bases in Wednesday's 8-7 loss to the Diamondbacks.The two swipes give Blackmon 19 on the season, placing him third in the National League. Blackmon continues to serve as an ample source of counting stats for fantasy owners, as he's notched at least one run, stolen base, or RBI in each of his past six games.
Jun 22 2015Blackmon collected four RBI and scored a run on two hits and a walk across five plate appearances in Sunday's win over the Brewers.Blackmon registered six hits, eight RBI, a homer, and two stolen bases during the three-game series victory over Milwaukee. The 28-year-old has been an excellent contributor across multiple categories this season, and given what he was able to do in 2014, he shouldn't expect to see his usefulness decline in the second half.
Jun 20 2015Blackmon went 2-for-4 Saturday with a run scored, three RBI, a home run and a stolen base.He's now got nine home runs and 17 steals on the season to go along with a .271/.343/.442 slash line, as Blackmon continues to reap the rewards of playing half his games in Coors Field.
Jun 18 2015Blackmon went 2-for-4 with a double in Wednesday's 8-4 loss to the Astros.Blackmon was bumped to bottom of the Rockies' order Monday in the opener of the four-game, home-and-home set with the Astros, but that was likely just a byproduct of ace lefty Dallas Keuchel being on the mound for the opposition. With the Rockies since losing a regular outfield option with Corey Dickerson (foot) landing on the DL following a flare-up of his plantar fasciitis, Blackmon has reclaimed the leadoff spot the last two games and looks to be locked in at that position until further notice.
Jun 15 2015Blackmon will bat last in Monday's game against the Astros, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.Blackmon's status on the Rockies has been in flux over the past few days as he was left out of the lineup Saturday but regained his spot atop the order Sunday. His move to the ninth spot in the lineup is equally puzzling, although there's certainly a possibility that it's because the Rockies are facing a lefty in Dallas Keuchel on Monday. Either way, owners will want to monitor his status over the coming days to see if he's lost his normal spot atop the batting order.
Jun 14 2015Blackmon will start in center field and bat leadoff Sunday against the Marlins, Patrick Saunders of the Denver Post reports.Blackmon was absent from Saturday's lineup against a right-handed pitcher, but Rockies fans can now exhale, as it appears to have been a routine day off. The left-handed Blackmon is putting together his best month of the season in terms of batting average (.302), but has just two extra-base hits so far in June.
Jun 13 2015Blackmon is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Marlins, Patrick Saunders of the Denver Post reports.This is a bit odd, as the Marlins are starting right-hander Mat Latos and Blackmon is batting .303/.378/.461 against right-handed pitching this season. However, there has been no indication that an injury is in play, so perhaps manager Walt Weiss just figured he could use a day off after 14 straight starts. Brandon Barnes will start in center field as DJ LeMahieu leads off.
Jun 7 2015Blackmon went 3-for-4 with a walk and two runs in Saturday's 10-5 win over the Marlins.Blackmon has supplied eight hits, six runs, and two stolen bases over his last three games, making him one of the league's most productive leadoff hitters during that span. The outfielder has homered just once in his past 14 games, but his solid contributions in the other categories has made him plenty valuable for fantasy owners.
Jun 4 2015Blackmon notched a season-best four hits, scored three runs, and stole his 11th base of the year in Wednesday's 7-6 win over the Dodgers.Blackmon ignited a three-run ninth-inning rally by supplying a ground-rule double, his second two-bagger of the game. His batting average spiked 15 points with the four-hit effort, and with six more games to come on the Rockies' homestand, that number should climb up even higher for Blackmon in the coming days.
Jun 3 2015Blackmon went 1-for-9 with an RBI across both games of Tuesday's doubleheader with the Dodgers.Blackmon has been piling up the counting stats (seven homers, 10 stolen bases) at a decent clip this season, but his .247 batting average has been a bit of a disappointment. The outfielder has made up for the dip in that department by upping his walk rate to a career-best 7.3 percent thus far, so it wouldn't appear that he's in jeopardy of surrendering the leadoff role.
May 29 2015Blackmon is out of the lineup Friday against the Phillies.Blackmon's 2-for-13 stretch with six strikeouts at the plate over the last four games may have led to his off day Friday, but it's likely temporary. Brandon Barnes will receive the start in center field in his place, batting leadoff.
May 27 2015Blackmon hit a two-run homer and drew a walk in Wednesday's win over the Reds.After his peculiar 2014 campaign -- the white-hot start, then the painful fade -- Blackmon has averaged it out, posting a stat line quite similar to last season's final results. He should continue providing a reliable power-speed combo for fantasy owners, especially if he can get things going at Coors Field -- bizarrely, Blackmon's actually been a significantly better hitter on the road. He has just a .241 average and .722 OPS at home in his hitters' paradise.
May 26 2015Blackmon went 1-for-3 with a pair of walks, two runs scored, and a trio of stolen bases in Monday's 5-4 win over the Reds.The three stolen bases were a career high for Blackmon, who became the first Rockies player to steal that many bags in a single game since Carlos Gonzalez achieved the feat on May 30, 2013 against the Astros. Through 42 games, Blackmon is on pace to finish with 23 homers and 38 stolen bases, both of which would surpass the outputs (19 homers, 28 steals) he provided in his All-Star 2014 campaign.
May 25 2015Updating a previous report, Blackmon will start in center field and bat leadoff Monday against the Reds, MLB.com's Thomas Harding reports.Blackmon was not in the originally posted lineup, but due to the late scratch of Carlos Gonzalez (illness), he'll be re-inserted into the leadoff spot.
May 25 2015Blackmon is out of the lineup Monday against the Reds.Blackmon has started seven straight contests in center field, but will give way to Brandon Barnes on Sunday, who will also bat atop the lineup. The 28-year-old Blackmon is just 18-for-76 at the dish so far in May, but a .333 season OBP should be enough to keep him in the leadoff spot moving forward.
May 24 2015Blackmon went a collective 3-for-10 during Saturday's doubleheader with the Giants. He hit his sixth homer of the season and scored two runs and drove in two more.The bulk of Blackmon's damage came in Game 1, but it was nonetheless a productive day on the whole for the Rockies center fielder. He's batting .270 and has produced 14 extra-base hits over 159 at-bats.
May 23 2015Blackmon failed to record a hit in four plate appearances during Friday's loss to the Giants, but did steal his seventh base of the season after drawing a third-inning walk.Blackmon is batting just .238 in May and has seen his power output decline in recent weeks, but he's compensated for it by going a perfect 5-for-5 on stolen-base attempts during the month. The 28-year-old once seemed at risk of falling into a center-field platoon early in the season, but with the Rockies missing Corey Dickerson (plantar fasciitis) from their lineup and the struggling Drew Stubbs heading back to the minors, it looks like Blackmon will top the order just about every night for the foreseeable future.
May 17 2015Blackmon was ejected from Sunday's game against the Dodgers for arguing balls and strikes during his fifth-inning at-bat.Home-plate umpire Marty Foster gave Blackmon the quick heave-ho after the outfielder started barking following his third strikeout in as many at-bats. He was replaced in left field by Rafael Ynoa.
May 13 2015Blackmon is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Angels, Patrick Saunders of the Denver Post reports.Drew Stubbs will step in to man center field as Corey Dickerson takes over atop the order against lefty Hector Santiago. Blackmon has played almost every day to this point, but his mark against lefties has now fallen to 4-for-30 (.133 average) and it seems likely he will be heavily shielded from southpaws moving forward.
May 4 2015Blackmon went 3-for-5 with two solo homers and three runs scored in Sunday's loss to the Padres.Blackmon's power numbers had been down from his 2014 marks heading into the weekend series, but with three homers in the past two days -- in one of the league's most pitcher-friendly parks, no less -- the outfielder is right back on pace. His .316 batting average is probably set to decline in light of his .362 BABIP and career-worst 21.2 percent strikeout rate, though probably not enough to make him a sell-high candidate in most leagues. Blackmon looks in line for another fantasy-friendly season.
May 3 2015Blackmon went 2-for-4 with his third homer of the season in Saturday's loss to the Padres.Blackmon also doubled to deep left in his first at-bat, boosting his OPS for the season to .865. The Rockies' leadoff man hasn't been as active on the basepaths (two steals in four attempts) as he was during his breakout 2014 campaign, but if he's able to maintain the uptick in power he's shown thus far, a similarly big year could still be in the offing.
May 1 2015Blackmon is out of the lineup Friday.The Rockies will give Drew Stubbs the start in center field Friday, but Blackmon has been hot lately (four multi-hit games in his last five) and should be back in the lineup Saturday.
Apr 29 2015Blackmon went 3-for-5 with a double, two runs scored, and two RBI in Tuesday's 12-5 loss to the Diamondbacks.Blackmon has now produced multi-hit showings in four consecutive games. With just two stolen bases in four attempts, Blackmon's not quite having as much success on the basepaths as he enjoyed in 2014, but his .305/.363/.488 batting line has made him an asset at the top of the order.
Apr 22 2015Blackmon extended his hitting streak to five games with a two-run triple in the fifth inning of Tuesday's loss to the Padres.Blackmon has reached base in every game this season, so it's unsurprising he's been able to maintain an excellent .371 on-base percentage. While his first month of 2015 hasn't been nearly as monstrous compared to what he did in April a season earlier, Blackmon's .371 average, one homer, seven RBI, and eight runs have certainly been useful for fantasy owners.
Apr 18 2015Blackmon connected on a two-run homer in Friday's 7-3 loss to the Dodgers.Manager Walt Weiss initially kept Blackmon out of the lineup with lefty Clayton Kershaw on the mound, but after calling a late audible, the move ended up paying dividends. However, aside from home runs by Blackmon and Troy Tulowitzki, Kershaw put the clamps on the Rockies' bats, limiting the team to three runs while striking out 12 over his six innings. Blackmon may still be at risk of losing out on his lineup spot when a southpaw is on the mound, but Friday's performance against the league's best left-hander in Kershaw could afford Blackmon a longer leash.
Apr 17 2015Blackmon is out of the lineup Friday, the Denver Post's Nick Groke reports.With the toughest lefty in the game (Clayton Kershaw) on the mound, the Rockies will go with Drew Stubbs in center field. Blackmon would not have been a strong play in daily leagues had he been in there, but he'll presumably be back in the mix Saturday against Zack Greinke.
Apr 17 2015Blackmon is in the lineup for Friday's game against the Dodgers, Nick Groke of the Denver Post reports.Not only will manager Walt Weiss leave Blackmon in the lineup to face Clayton Kershaw, he will leave him atop the order against the reigning NL MVP. Blackmon does own a respectable 5-for-18 career mark against the left-hander, though only one of his hits has gone for extra bases and he has struck out six times.
Mar 23 2015Blackmon went 1-for-3 with a two-run double in Sunday's Cactus League victory over the Diamondbacks.A bout with abdominal tightness delayed Blackmon's participation in Cactus League play, but he's since slotted into the lineup for eight games, batting .250 with a homer, stolen base, and three RBI. Like last season, Blackmon is slated to lead off for the Rockies in 2015, and with Corey Dickerson, Troy Tulowitzki, and Carlos Gonzalez tentatively penciled in right behind him in the lineup, run-scoring chances should be plentiful. In addition, Blackmon provides a little more punch than the typical table setter, as his 19 homers last season ranked only behind the Brewers' Carlos Gomez among leadoff hitters.
Mar 11 2015Blackmon (abdomen) will make his Cactus League debut Wednesday, Patrick Saunders of the Denver Post reports.Blackmon missed the early portions of spring training due to minor abdominal tightness, but it appears he will finally make his debut Wednesday. Assuming all goes well, he is slated to serve as the Rockies everyday center fielder in 2015, and should be one for the top candidates to serve as the leadoff hitter as well.
Mar 8 2015Blackmon is suffering from minor abdominal tightness, but will make his spring training debut in the next couple days, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.Blackmon heads into the 2015 season slated to be the everyday center fielder for the Rockies, and the minor injury likely won't sidetrack the plan barring a setback.
Feb 27 2015Blackmon is on track to serve as the regular center fielder for the Rockies in 2015, MLB.com's Thomas Harding reports.Blackmon had to compete for the center field job last spring, but he'll face no such threats to the gig in 2015. Though the 28-year-old's production slowed in the second half of last season, he still finished with an impressive .288/.335/.440 line to go along with 19 homers, 28 steals, 82 runs, and 72 RBI, making him a legitimate five-category contributor. Expect Blackmon to pile up the counting stats as the leadoff hitter in a potent Rockies lineup, though his inferior numbers against lefty pitching make him somewhat susceptible to fall into a platoon with Drew Stubbs.
Sep 25 2014Blackmon went 1-for-4 with a solo homer in Wednesday's loss to the Padres.The first-inning blast marked Blackmon's fifth leadoff homer of the season. With 19 homers and 28 stolen bases on the campaign, Blackmon has proven to be a more-than-adequate replacement option for Dexter Fowler in center field.
Sep 23 2014Blackmon is out of the lineup Tuesday.Drew Stubbs gets the start in center field with lefty Robbie Erlin toeing the rubber for the Padres. This will be Blackmon's third day off in the last six games.
Sep 21 2014Blackmon is not in Sunday's lineup against the Diamondbacks.Drew Stubbs will get the start over Blackmon with the left-handed Wade Miley on the mound. The Rockies are currently platooning Blackmon and Stubbs, so starts with Blackmon should only come against right-handers.
Sep 18 2014Blackmon is out of the lineup Thursday against the Diamondbacks, Patrick Saunders of the Denver Post reports.After producing his third five-hit game of the season Wednesday afternoon, Blackmon will be granted a day out of the field. Drew Stubbs steps in as the Rockies' center fielder.
Sep 17 2014Blackmon went 5-for-5 with a homer, two RBI and four runs scored in the Rockies' 16-2 win over the Dodgers on Wednesday.The blast was Blackmon's 18th of the season, and the five-hit effort pushed his line to .285/.331/.433. Not surprisingly, he continues to reap the benefits of playing half of his games at Coors Field, but it should be noted that Blackmon has hit just five of his 18 homers on the road this season while putting together a .233/.261/.329 line over 258 road at-bats.
Sep 14 2014Blackmon is out of the lineup Sunday against the Cardinals.Blackmon's absence looks to be primarily due to strategic reasons, as the left-handed Marco Gonzales will start for the opposition. Matt McBride will join the lineup in Blackmon's stead.
Sep 12 2014Blackmon (.285/.330/.433) went 2-for-4 with a run scored and a stolen base against the Cardinals on Friday night.The stolen base was Blackmon's 27th of the season. There's still an outside shot that Blackmon can give owners a 20/20 season with the 17 home runs he's hit to this point. Blackmon's bat has stayed very steady for the most part, even with the super-hot start he had to the year.
Sep 8 2014Blackmon is out of the lineup Monday against the Mets.Manager Walt Weiss will give reserve Brandon Barnes a spin in the outfield with the Rockies facing a lefty in Jon Niese. Blackmon will take a seat after a productive week at the plate for the team, during which he netted four stolen bases to go along with hits in five of the Rockies' six games.
Sep 5 2014Blackmon picked up his 24th and 25th stolen bases on the year, as he went 2-for-3 with one RBI against the Padres on Friday.The Rockies outfielder has been a pleasant surprise this season as he remains a candidate for a 20/20 season assuming he can hit a power run in September. Blackmon (.287/.332/.435) has done just about everything for the Rockies this season with 17 homers, 70 runs, 67 RBI and 25 stolen bases.
Sep 2 2014Blackmon went only 1-for-6 in Monday's win over the Giants, but managed to drive in two runs -- including the game-winner -- and steal a base in the 10-9 victory.With two homers, six RBI and the stolen base in his last five games, Blackmon has piled up the counting stats even as he's remained rather lukewarm at the plate. In his 338 plate appearances since June 1, Blackmon is batting .269 with a .319 on-base percentage, but his seven homers and 13 stolen bases since that time have helped him maintain fantasy value.
Aug 30 2014Blackmon went 1-for-4 on Saturday facing the Diamondbacks, as he hit his 16th home run (396 feet) of the season while scoring a run and netting one RBI.The Rockies outfielder has really come into his own this season and has an outside shot of reaching the 20/20 mark. Blackmon (.288/.334/.435) started the season off like wildfire but has been consistent enough over the year that his drop in batting average hasn't been too worrisome.
Aug 26 2014Blackmon is out of the lineup Tuesday against the Giants.Blackmon has hit safely in each of his last nine starts and is 3-for-7 lifetime against Tuesday's starter Madison Bumgarner, but manager Walt Weiss remains intent on limiting his exposure to tough lefties. Josh Rutledge will take over atop the order with Drew Stubbs in center, but look for Blackmon to be available off the bench and back in the lineup Wednesday to take on right-hander Tim Hudson.
Aug 20 2014Blackmon is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Royals.Josh Rutledge will take over atop the order Wednesday against lefty Danny Duffy, with Blackmon sitting for the second time in three games. Blackmon is batting just .185/.243/.246 so far in August and Drew Stubbs may very well eat more into his playing time against lefties, if Michael Cuddyer (hamstring) managed to avoid the DL.
Aug 17 2014Blackmon is not in the lineup for Game 2 of Sunday's doubleheader with the Reds.Blackmon tallied seven hits in the four games prior to Sunday night's contest -- including one in the first game Sunday -- but manger Walt Weiss decided to give him the night. Brandon Barnes will enter the lineup in Blackmon's place.
Aug 14 2014Blackmon went 3-for-5 with a double and a stolen base in Wednesday's win over the Padres.With 14 home runs and 21 stolen bases on the season, Blackmon is probably still outpacing the most optimistic of preseason projections, so it's difficult to express too much disappointment over his mostly meager numbers since April. However, as far as gauging his future value is concerned, it appears safe to conclude that Blackmon's .260 batting average since the season's first month is less of an aberration than the .374 mark he posted over his first 28 games.
Aug 10 2014Blackmon is out of the lineup Sunday vs. the Diamondbacks, Patrick Saunders of the Denver Post reports.The combination of a left-handed starter on the mound for the Diamondbacks (Wade Miley) would usually be enough to explain Blackmon's absence from the lineup, but his ongoing struggles may have contributed just as much to the day off. He's collected just two hits in his last six starts, dropping his season average from .300 to .285 during that time.
Aug 3 2014Blackmon is out of the lineup Sunday vs. the Tigers, Patrick Saunders of the Denver Post reports.Blackmon has started in each of the last 12 games, so manager Walt Weiss will just look to give him a day off Sunday. Drew Stubbs picks up the start in center field in his stead.
Jul 28 2014Blackmon went 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI in Sunday's 7-5 win over the Pirates.After dealing with an ankle injury heading into the week, Blackmon seems to have rounded back into form, recording a hit in five of his six starts last week while chipping in a stolen base. Blackmon's otherworldly April is firmly in the rearview mirror, but he's still carrying a batting average a tick over .300 and remains in striking distance of a 20-20 campaign.
Jul 22 2014Blackmon (ankle) is in the lineup again Tuesday against the Nationals, the Denver Post reports.After sitting out Sunday's game with ankle soreness, Blackmon returned Monday and went 1-for-5 with a double in the 7-2 loss. In the lineup again Tuesday, Blackmon appears to have moved past the ankle issue.
Jul 20 2014Blackmon's X-rays on his left ankle following Saturday night's game came back clean, Nick Groke of the Denver Post reports.Blackmon will be held out of Sunday's lineup as a precaution, but he appears to have avoided any serious injuries. He'll look to return to his regular role in center field early next week.
Jul 20 2014Blackmon (ankle) is out of the lineup Sunday against the Pirates.Blackmon continues to await the results of the X-rays taken after he turned his left ankle in Saturday night's contest. Although he played all 11 innings Saturday night, consider the Rockies' center fielder day-to-day for the time being. Drew Stubbs will take over in center for the Sunday afternoon tilt.
Jul 19 2014Blackmon will have x-rays taken on his left ankle after turning the ankle during Saturday's game, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.Blackmon played all of Saturday's 11-inning game. He should be considered day-to-day for now and we should know more about his condition before Sunday's game.
Jul 18 2014Blackmon is not in the lineup Friday against the Pirates.With a left-hander in Francisco Liriano toeing the rubber for Pittsburgh, Blackmon will yield center field and leadoff duties to Drew Stubbs and Corey Dickerson, respectively. Blackmon will likely continue to sit against tough southpaws after batting .270/.282/.440 against lefties in the first half, but he should continue to lead off against right-handers.
Jul 12 2014Blackmon had a day Saturday, going a perfect 5-for-5 with a run, an RBI and a stolen base against the visiting Twins.The breakout outfielder -- who is headed to his first All-Star game in his fourth MLB season -- joins the Indians' Lonnie Chisenhall as the only hitters to most multiple five-hit games this year. Blackmon's numbers halfway through the 2014 campaign are exceptional, as he now has a superb .306 average to go with 14 taters, 51 RBI, 53 runs and 17 stolen bases. All in all, this guy has been a multi-category godsend for savvy fantasy owners that managed to scoop him up this season.
Jul 9 2014Blackmon went 2-for-4 with a solo homer and two runs scored against the Padres on Wednesday.Starting against soft-tossing lefty Eric Stults, Blackmon led off the bottom of the first inning with his 14th home run of the season. While his production has tailed off following a red-hot April, Blackmon has managed to stay in the mix with near-everyday playing time thanks to the absence of Carlos Gonzalez and Michael Cuddyer.
Jul 9 2014Blackmon went 2-for-4 with two RBI Tuesday, while hitting his 13th home run of the year and adding a double in the Rockies' 2-1 win over the Padres.Prior to Tuesday's fine performance, Blackmon had been in a rut going just 5-for-28 in his previous nine games. Nonetheless, Blackmon is having a fantastic breakout campaign with 13 home runs, 49 RBI, 16 stolen bases and a .805 OPS.
Jul 5 2014Blackmon is out of the lineup Saturday, Eric Stephen of True Blue L.A. reports.It seems like just a standard day off for Blackmon, as there's no apparent reason he wouldn't be in the lineup against Dan Haren. Brandon Barnes will get the start in right field.
Jul 3 2014Blackmon is out of the lineup Thursday against the Dodgers.Blackmon has started three of the last four contests for the Rockies at various outfield positions, but will now sit for the second time in three days. Brandon Barnes will man right field in his stead.
Jul 1 2014Blackmon is not in the starting lineup Tuesday, Nick Groke of the Denver Post reports.Stephen Strasburg is on the mound for the Nats, but Blackmon will sit against a right-handed starter Tuesday and receive his first day off from starting lineup duty since June 18.
Jun 24 2014Blackmon had a fine day at the plate Tuesday, going 3-for-5 with an RBI, two runs scored and a stolen base in the Rockies' 10-5 victory over the Cardinals.Blackmon has been tearing it up of late, going 16-45 in his last 10 games. With a .307/.354/.491 slash line, 12 home runs and 15 stolen bases, Blackmon has been one of the breakouts stars of 2014.
Jun 23 2014Blackmon went 2-for-5 with a double and a stolen base in Sunday's series finale against the Brewers.The stolen base was Blackmon's second of the series and 14th of the campaign, enabling him to stay on pace for 25-25 season even as his average continues to fall precipitously from its early-season crest. A spectacular month of April will probably go down as the high point of Blackmon's season, but his standing as the leadoff hitter for a lineup that plays half its games at hitter haven Coors Field will continue to make him an asset across all fantasy formats.
Jun 18 2014Blackmon is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Dodgers.Manager Walt Weiss has for the most part rid his lineup of lefty bats against Clayton Kershaw, with the lone exceptions being Corey Dickerson and pitcher Jorge De La Rosa. Blackmon will sit despite his 5-for-15 career mark against Kershaw, but the injuries to Carlos Gonzalez (finger) and Michael Cuddyer (hamstring) will keep him on the field on the near-everyday basis for the foreseeable future.
Jun 12 2014Blackmon went 3-for-4 with his 12th homer, two doubles, a walk, three RBI and two runs in Thursday's win over the Braves.He'd been hitless in his last four games, finally seeing his average dip below .300, but now he's back in the neighborhood at .298. Despite the big outing, Blackmon still has just eight hits in 11 games during the month of June, taking a lot of the luster off his white-hot start to the year. Still, he gets regular playing time in Coors Field, and he should easily reach both 20 homers and 20 steals as long as he stays healthy.
Jun 1 2014Blackmon went 2-for-4 with a home run, four RBI and a stolen base in Saturday's loss to the Indians.Blackmon's home run was his first since May 11, and marked the first time he had scored a run in 10 games. His production has tapered off considerably in the last two weeks, but he's still batting a respectable .260 with five homers, three steals and 19 RBI in May.
May 26 2014Blackmon went 2-for-4 Monday as the Phillies blanked the Rockies on Memorial Day.The outfielder has slowed down considerably since his torrid April, hitting just .253 for the month of May coming into the day. Blackmon's season has been impressive nonetheless, hitting .323 with nine home runs and 33 RBI on the year.
May 24 2014Blackmon is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Braves, Patrick Saunders of the Denver Post reports.An 0-for-4, two-strikeout performance Friday brought Blackmon's batting line for the month of May down to .256/.284/.436. He's still sitting with a .322/.361/.537 line for the season, and while it looks like Blackmon will continue to lose out on starts against lefties, he should remain in center field and atop the order against right-handers.
May 20 2014Blackmon is not in the starting lineup Tuesday against the Giants.Although Blackmon hasn't been quite as red hot this month (.288/.309/.500), he still ranks in the top 10 in the NL in virtually every major statistical category. However, with Michael Cuddyer (hamstring) back on the active roster, Blackmon may be relegated to platoon duty in center with Drew Stubbs moving forward. That said, as the left-handed bat, Blackmon should continue to see the lion's share of the starts.
May 19 2014Blackmon went 2-for-3 with two walks, two RBI and a run scored in Sunday's 8-6 win over the Padres.Blackmon is no longer flirting with a .400 batting average as he was through most of April, but he's still been plenty productive this month with a .288 mark to accompany four homers, 14 RBI and two stolen bases. So long as he tops the order for one of the league's most fearsome lineups, Blackmon should be viewed as a high-end commodity in the fantasy game.
May 12 2014Blackmon provided the Rockies' only offense in Sunday's loss to the Reds, taking Homer Bailey deep in the fourth inning for his ninth home run of the season.Blackmon is no longer flirting with the .400 batting average he maintained for much of April, but he's nonetheless been a catalyst at the top of the lineup for the Rockies. He's been an above-average contributor in just about every possible fantasy category, and may not be in store for that dramatic of a regression considering the potency of the bats behind him in the order.
May 10 2014Blackmon went 3-for-5 with a double, a home run, two RBI and three runs scored in Saturday's 11-2 win over the Reds.Blackmon quickly fell behind 0-2 to Alfredo Simon in his first at-bat of the night, but fouled off three straight pitches before sending one over the wall in right. The Rockies' leadoff man now ranks second in the National League in both hits (50) and runs scored (33), and has also chipped in eight homers, eight steals and 28 RBI. He's also struck out in just 13 of his 154 plate appearances.
May 7 2014Blackmon went 2-for-6 with a home run, two RBI and two runs scored in Wednesday's 12-1 demolition of the Rangers.After batting an otherworldly .389 with five homers and seven stolen bases in April, Blackmon has slowed his pace only moderately since the calendar turned to May. He's batting .292 over his five games this month and has already connected on two homers and has driven in six runs.
May 5 2014Blackmon is not in the lineup Monday against the Rangers.Manager Walt Weiss will go with a right-handed heavy lineup to counter opposing lefty starter Martin Perez on Monday, leaving Blackmon out of the picture. Drew Stubbs joins the lineup in his place, playing center field and batting second in the order.
Apr 26 2014Blackmon is not in the lineup Saturday against the Dodgers.Blackmon will sit against a lefty for the second time in four games, as Brandon Barnes and Drew Stubbs take right field and center field, respectively. The 27-year-old has posted a 1.158 OPS in 19 at-bats against lefties this season, but manager Walt Weiss is sticking to his guns.
Apr 24 2014Blackmon went 2-for-5 with a home run, three RBI, a stolen base and four runs scored in Wednesday's 12-10 loss to the Giants.Another day, another stat-filling game for Blackmon. He's been a godsend for those fantasy owners that took a chance on him at the tail end of their drafts, maintaining an NL-leading .410 batting average while posting above-average contributions in every other major category as well.
Apr 22 2014Blackmon went 2-for-4 with two solo home runs in Monday's win over the Giants.Blackmon's incredible season roars on, as the 27-year-old is batting an unfathomable .411/.456/.671 through 21 games. He's been just as productive in the counting stats categories, compiling four homers, 13 RBI, 15 runs and five stolen bases.
Apr 21 2014Blackmon went 1-for-4 with a walk and his second home run of the season in Sunday's loss to the Phillies.Blackmon is still keeping his batting average .400 thanks to his red-hot first week of the season, and he's quietly been a contributor in just about every other category imaginable as well. In addition to his two homers, Blackmon has supplied five stolen bases, 11 RBI and 13 runs.
Apr 19 2014Blackmon had another nice night at the plate Friday, going 3-for-5 with an RBI and two runs scored.Blackmon had been in a relative slump the past three games, going 1-for-10, but he swiftly rebounded with his seventh multi-hit game of the season. He's greatly benefited from the hitting environment of Coors Field thus far with an absurd .552 batting average at home, but he's not exactly slouching on the road either, holding down a .313 mark away from Denver.
Apr 14 2014Blackmon picked up his second start against a left-hander Monday night against the Padres' Eric Stults and went 2-for-5.Blackmon sat against lefties Madison Bumgarner and Jose Quintana last week, but manager Walt Weiss said that he isn't using a strict platoon any longer. "I don't look at it as just a strict platoon with some of our left-handed guys, particularly Blackmon and [Justin] Morneau," Weiss said. "I look at the type of left-hander. I look at the matchup. At the same time, I want to get the guys some starts, the right-handed hitters. I take a few things into consideration. Charlie is obviously swinging the bat really well. He's hit left-handers well in his career. So a number of things played into it. But the bottom line is he's one of the hottest hitters in the National League."
Apr 12 2014Blackmon went 2-for-3 with a run and a stolen base in Saturday's 1-0 win over the Giants.Blackmon's scorching hot start to 2014 continues. He now has eight runs, nine RBI, three swipes and a .500 (!) batting average in 38 at-bats this season. If for some reason he's still available, grab him. If he's yours, keep rolling him out until he cools off.
Apr 11 2014Blackmon is not in the starting lineup Friday against the Giants.Manager Walt Weiss has rid his lineup of all lefties except Carlos Gonzalez (and pitcher Jorge De La Rosa), with Madison Bumgarner toeing the rubber for San Francisco. Blackmon has been red hot to begin the season (16-for-34) and will likely be available to pinch hit.
Apr 10 2014Blackmon turned in another multi-hit performance Wednesday against the White Sox, logging two singles and a triple in the victory.The three-hit game boosted Blackmon's average to an incredible .471 over 10 games. Blackmon also chipped in two runs scored and an RBI in the game. He's arguably been the MVP for many fantasy teams in the early stages of the season.
Apr 6 2014Blackmon stayed hot Saturday, going 3-for-4 with a run scored in a 9-4 win over the Diamondbacks.The center field is now batting .600 on the season, making for an easy lineup decision for manager Walt Weiss for the time being. There's still a risk that Blackmon may end up settling into a platoon with either Drew Stubbs or Brandon Barnes, but he'll be a regular on the lineup card until he slows down.
Apr 4 2014Blackmon continued his torrid hitting with a 6-for-6 effort against Arizona on Friday afternoon. Included were three doubles, his first home run of the season, four runs scored and five RBI.The crowded Rockies outfield is supposed to be a timeshare with Blackmon being just one piece of the puzzle, however with this kind of production (he's now hitting .543) it will be increasingly difficult to get him out of the lineup. Obviously he won't be able to maintain this pace, but he has a solid stroke so ride him while he's hot.
Apr 3 2014Blackmon went 2-for-4 with an RBI and a walk in Wednesday's win over the Marlins.Despite a lackluster spring training, Blackmon has received two of three starts in center field thus far for the Rockies. With a .333 average and one steal in three games, Blackmon has done little to take himself out of the running for more regular action, but manager Walt Weiss will probably want to see more at-bats from Corey Dickerson and Drew Stubbs first.
Mar 31 2014Blackmon will bat leadoff and cover center field in Monday's opener at Miami.Among the Rockies' cadre of center field options, Blackmon will have the honor of facing Marlins ace Jose Fernandez. Considering Blackmon's modest, at best, spring -- .236/.271/.364 line with one homer and three stolen bases in 55 at-bats -- he'll likely share opportunities in center with Corey Dickerson against righties for the foreseeable future.
Mar 30 2014Blackmon is expected to start in center field and bat leadoff on Opening Day against Miami, the Denver Post reports.Colorado's plans are not official, but it looks like Blackmon will get the first shot at the center field job which may remain a competition for playing time early in the season.
Mar 29 2014Blackmon has made the Rockies' Opening Day roster, Patrick Saunders of the Denver Post reports.In a surprise decision, manager Walt Weiss decided to keep six outfielders on his Opening Day roster, as the team never decided on an everyday center fielder during spring training. Expect the competition to rage on in the regular season, with Blackmon and Corey Dickerson seeing most of the at-bats against right-handed starters, while Brandon Barnes and Drew Stubbs draw into the lineup against southpaws.
Mar 25 2014Blackmon is batting only .229/.240/.375 over 48 spring at-bats for the Rockies.Blackmon's unimpressive spring performance has perhaps put him behind Corey Dickerson and Drew Stubbs in the competition for the starting center field gig, as the latter two players have shined in comparison both at the plate and in the field. While the team's decision-making brass won't totally weigh spring performance alone in their roster decisions, it's safe to say Blackmon certainly hasn't helped his case by struggling offensively. Since Dickerson bats left-handed just like Blackmon, it's possible the Rockies could deem one of those players expendable and send them to the minors rather than keeping them with the big club in a reserve role.
Feb 13 2014The winner of the left field competition between Blackmon, Corey Dickerson and Drew Stubbs would likely serve as the Rockies' leadoff hitter this season, Troy Renck of the Denver Post reports.The offseason trade of Dexter Fowler creates a void at the top of the order for the Rockies that none of the team's other regulars are well-equipped to fill, leaving the three competitors jockeying for more than just a starting job. With power bats in Michael Cuddyer, Carlos Gonzalez, Troy Tulowitzki, Wilin Rosario and Justin Morneau expected to round out the top six spots, run-scoring opportunities should be plentiful for whomever emerges as the victor in the job battle. Although the Rockies will likely give all three outfielders the chance to claim the job outright in the spring, it remains possible that the team settles for a platoon at the position. In that scenario, either Blackmon or Dickerson would bat leadoff against opposing right-handed starters, while Stubbs would top the order against southpaws.
Dec 13 2013The recent trade of Dexter Fowler leaves Blackmon and Corey Dickerson as the leading candidates to win an Opening Day starting job in the outfield, the Denver Post reports.With Carlos Gonzalez moving over to center in place of the departed Fowler, Blackmon and Dickerson will jockey for left field duty after both players flashed potential while playing regularly in the second half of last season. Blackmon would seem to have the upper hand by virtue of the more neutral home/road splits he displayed, but the competition should be heavily contested in the spring. Whomever emerges as the winner would likely serve as the Rockies' leadoff hitter out of the gate, creating an excellent opportunity to bolster their run totals.
Sep 25 2013Blackmon went 2-for-4 with a homer, a steal, a walk and two runs scored in Tuesday's win over Boston.Quite the stat-stuffing evening for the young outfielder, who extended his hitting streak to nine games -- a span in which he's batting an insane 22-for-44 (.500) with two homers and six doubles. Of course, all but one of those games have been home in Coors, where he's a .344 hitter in his career. However, he's been far better on the road in a relatively small sample this season (.796 OPS in 109 at-bats) than previously in his career, possibly indicating some development that'll serve him well as he tries to win a role with the Rox next year.
Sep 21 2013Blackmon went 2-for-5 with a home run, one RBI and two runs scored against the Diamondbacks on Friday.Blackmon has now hit safely in his last six games, batting .483 (14-for-29) with the one home run, four RBI and five runs scored. He's certainly been making the most of the regular playing time he's seen here in September and has been a nice late-season pick-up for fantasy owners in need of outfield help.
Sep 20 2013Blackmon went 4-for-8 with a run scored in Thursday's 15-inning win over the Cardinals.Blackmon has made the most of the regular playing time he's gathered in September, registering six multi-hit games over his last nine starts. Though he hasn't hit for much power, Blackmon has doubled in five straight games and has risen his average from .270 to .297 during that streak.
Sep 16 2013Blackmon had a nice day at the plate Monday, going 3-for-4 with a double, a run scored and two RBI.Blackmon has been seeing the ball well of late, collecting five multi-hit games in his last seven contests. The Rockies' outfielder is hitting a solid .285 in 193 at-bats this season.
Sep 11 2013Blackmon went 2-for-4 with three runs scored and an RBI in Tuesday's win over the Giants.After a slow start to the month of September, Blackmon has now recorded two-hit games in consecutive starts. He'll continue to benefit from regular at-bats while Dexter Fowler (knee) and Carlos Gonzalez (finger) remain unavailable in the outfield.
Aug 31 2013Blackmon went 3-for-4 with a run scored in Friday's win over the Reds.Injuries to Dexter Fowler and Carlos Gonzalez have opened up starts for both Blackmon and Corey Dickerson in the outfield, allowing Blackmon to rack up five consecutive starts in the process. He's done well to hit .274 over 135 at-bats for the Rockies while showing moderate power and speed, but with Fowler and Gonzalez nearing full health, he may have to settle for a reserve role soon.
Aug 31 2013Blackmon went 3-for-4 with a run scored in Fridya's win over the Giants.Injuries to Dexter Fowler and Carlos Gonzalez have opened up starts for both Blackmon and Corey Dickerson in the outfield, allowing Blackmon to rack up five consecutive starts in the process. He's done well to hit .274 over 135 at-bats for the Rockies while showing moderate power and speed, but with Fowler and Gonzalez nearing full health, he may have to settle for a reserve role soon.
Aug 7 2013Blackmon delivered a pinch-hit home run in Tuesday's loss to the Mets.With Carlos Gonzalez (finger) seemingly headed for the disabled list, Blackmon could have a chance for more regular at-bats, especially if he continues to show the hitting skills he demonstrated Tuesday night. Corey Dickerson is in the mix for playing time with Gonzalez sidelined as well, with manager Walt Weiss most likely to just ride the hot bat on most nights.
Jul 13 2013Blackmon went 2-for-4 with a double and a stolen base in Friday's win over the Dodgers.It was the second straight start in which Blackmon contributed two hits, but it doesn't look like he'll be rewarded with further playing time for his efforts. With Dexter Fowler now back from the DL, Blackmon, who was only starting because Michael Cuddyer was given a day off for rest, will fall into a backup role.
Jul 11 2013Blackmon went 2-for-5 with a triple and two RBI in Wednesday's win over the Rockies.Blackmon has started the last two games for the Rockies, manning the leadoff spot and playing center field. However, with Dexter Fowler due to return from the DL on Thursday, it looks like Blackmon will fall back into a fourth outfielder role going forward, thereby diminishing his chance of holding sustained fantasy value.
Jul 8 2013Blackmon was called up from Triple-A Colorado Springs on Monday.The call-up comes as a corresponding move to the team placing Roy Oswalt (hamstring) on the 15-Day DL. Blackmon appeared in 12 games earlier this season for Colorado, notching six hits, including a home run, in 25 at-bats. He hit .288/.376/.428 with 40 RBI in 68 Triple-A games this season.
May 29 2013Blackmon was optioned to Triple-A Colorado Springs on Wednesday, the Denver Post reports.The Rockies determined that carrying five outfielders was less of a priority than adding an extra bullpen arm, as Rob Scahill was promoted from Triple-A in a corresponding move. Blackmon would likely need an injury or two to the outfield before getting a chance at regular playing time in in the majors.
May 13 2013In his first start of the season Sunday, Blackmon went 2-for-4 with a home run in the victory over the Mets.While Blackmon's stay with the Rockies is expected to come to an end as soon as Michael Cuddyer returns from the DL, he could be in the mix for a couple starts per week. Eric Young Jr. figures to pick up most of the slack in right field in Cuddyer's absence.
May 11 2013The Rockies plan to recall Blackmon from Triple-A Colorado Springs.With Michael Cuddyer (neck) expected to need a DL stint, the Rockies plan to bring Blackmon up for another crack at the big leagues. The 26-year-old is slashing an impressive .336/.452/.545 with three homers, 21 RBI and five steals in 31 with Colorado Springs this year, and while Eric Young figures to see the bulk of the time in right field for the time being, Blackmon should see occasional opportunities.
May 11 2013Blackmon was recalled from Triple-A Colorado Springs on Saturday, Tracy Ringolsby of MLB.com reports.The Rockies disabled Michael Cuddyer (neck) and brought the 26-year-old Blackmon up to the show. He hits for average while packing some power and speed, but Blackond may be the No. 2 option in right field behind Eric Young for the time being.
Mar 16 2013Blackmon (knee) returned to action Thursday against the Diamondbacks' Triple-A squad, going 1-for-6 with a walk.Blackmon had been sidelined since March 1 with a knee infection, which will likely foil his bid to make the Opening Day roster for the second consecutive spring. He's expected to log more at-bats at Triple-A Colorado Springs before potentially getting the call to the big leagues to serve as a fifth outfielder.
Mar 10 2013Blackmon (knee) isn't expected to participate in baseball activities for a while and projects to start the season at Triple-A, Troy Renck of the Denver Post reports.Blackmon returned to the Rockies on Sunday after being hospitalized due to a knee infection, but needs to regain his strength before participating in games. The injury will probably result in his placement in the minors to start the season, but he could find his way to the Rockies if Tyler Colvin struggles to replicate last season's performance with fewer at-bats likely headed his way.
Mar 9 2013Blackmon's infected right knee is improving and he could return to the lineup in several days, MLB.com reports.Spring training is nearing its midpoint, but Blackmon seems to be on track to receive enough at-bats to make a bid at a backup outfield spot. He hasn't played since March 1 but batted 4-for-7 over four games before the knee infection.
Mar 6 2013Blackmon has been sidelined since March 1 with a knee infection, the Denver Post reports.It's the second straight spring in which Blackmon has been slowed by an injury, as a turf toe injury sidelined him for most of the first half last season. Blackmon, who is competing for a reserve outfield role, should be considered day-to-day until the Rockies provide a more definitive timetable for a return.
Oct 2 2012Blackmon went 4-for-6 with a run and an RBI in Monday's win over the Diamondbacks.Blackmon was a key contributor in a four-run 13th inning that would prove to be the difference, as he smacked an RBI single with the bases loaded to score a run. Blackmon figures to start the remaining two games with Carlos Gonzalez (hamstring) unlikely to play, and should figure into the team's outfield mix heading into 2013.
Sep 26 2012Blackmon went 1-for-3 with a home run, two runs, and an RBI in Wednesday's 6-0 win over the Cubs.Blackmon is batting .391 this month, although that mark has come in only 46 at-bats. The Rockies have a crowded outfield, meaning that Blackmon is highly unlikely to open next season as a starter. He may even face an uphill battle to make the team out of Spring Training.
Sep 24 2012Blackmon went 2-for-4 with two RBI and a run scored in Sunday's loss to the Giants.Blackmon was starting in place of the injured Carlos Gonzalez, who isn't making much progress in his recovery from a hamstring injury. Expect Blackmon to receive a good amount of starts through the end of the season, making him worthy of a last-minute flyer in NL-only or deeper mixed leagues.
Sep 15 2012Blackmon hit his first home run of the season, a pinch-hit solo shot in the eighth inning, against the Padres on Friday.Blackmon has had a tough season this year, doing two stints on the disabled list with the same case of turf toe. He's getting a bit of an opportunity to show his abilities here at the end of the season, but probably doesn't fit well enough to be anything more than a fourth outfielder for Colorado in the future.
Sep 9 2012Blackmon plans to play winter ball for La Romana in the Dominican Republic after the Rockies' season concludes, the team's official website reports.Blackmon has had his season disrupted by two bouts with turf toe, but is now up with the team as a backup outfielder. Blackmon's overall numbers with the Rockies haven't been particularly impressive, but he did post a career-high four hits against Atlanta last week.
Sep 7 2012Blackmon went 4-for-4 at the plate in the Rockies' 1-0 loss to the Braves on Thursday.Unfortunately, Blackmon's career-high four hits went for naught, as the team strung together just seven on the day. Blackmon will probably be relegated to backup duty on most nights with Dexter Fowler healthy and back in the lineup everyday.
Sep 1 2012Blackmon is out of the lineup Saturday against San Diego, the Rockies' official Twitter page reports.Tyler Colvin will move out to right field, with Jordan Pacheco taking over first base and Chris Nelson entering the lineup to man the hot corner. Blackmon will miss his second consecutive contest as he's endured a 4-for-27 (.148) stretch over his last nine appearances.
Aug 29 2012Blackmon went 2-for-4 with a run scored in Tuesday's 8-4 win over the Dodgers.It's been tough sledding thus far in the majors for Blackmon, who is batting .135. He'll continue to share time in right field with Andrew Brown.
Aug 22 2012Blackmon went 2-for-5 with a double, RBI, two runs scored and a stolen base in a 6-2 win over the Mets on Monday.It was the third straight start for Blackmon in place of Carlos Gonzalez, who has been in Venezuela dealing with a personal matter. With Gonzalez expected to return to the lineup Wednesday, Blackmon could contend with Andrew Brown for the starting spot in left field now that Eric Young Jr. (oblique) has been forced to the 15-day DL.
Aug 18 2012Blackmon was called up on Saturday to replace Carlos Gonzalez (bereavement list) on the 25-man roster, the Rockies' Official Twitter reports.Blackmon's stay probably won't last long since Carlos Gonzalez will return next week. Blackmon has a .303/.385/.482 batting line at Triple-A Colorado Springs this season, and is a decent prospect, but the Rockies already have a lot of talent in the outfield.
Apr 4 2012Blackmon (toe) has been placed on the 15-day DL, Troy Renck of the Denver Post reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon is eligible to return April 9, but it's unclear if Blackmon will be healthy enough for activation that soon.
Apr 3 2012Blackmon (toe) took batting practice and ran Tuesday, Troy Renck of the Denver Post reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon will start the season in extended spring training, but it seems he is progressing nicely. Running on the injured right toe was a big step for the Rockies' outfielder, but it's uncertain when he'll be game-ready.
Mar 25 2012Blackmon (toe) missed his second straight game Friday night. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Rockies are conducting tests to determine the severity of the injury. This injury hurts his case for making the parent club.
Mar 23 2012Blackmon was scratched from Thursday's spring training game with big toe inflammation, the Rockies' official Twitter account reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon is fighting to make the club as a fifth outfielder. At this point, he just needs to make an impression with the coaches, and unfortunately any injury hurts his case.
Mar 10 2012Blackmon retooled his swing this offseason and, so far at least, it appears to be paying off in spring training, the Denver Post reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon has a slightly crouched batting stance, accompanied by a lowered back elbow. So far, it seems to be helping as he's hitting .500 in eight at-bats with a home run. "I feel like I am able to generate more power," Blackmon said. He also has two stolen bases. Blackmon hopes to make the parent club as a reserve outfielder.
Feb 25 2012Blackmon is completely healthy after missing the last couple months of the 2011 season due to a foot injury, Troy Renck of the Denver Post reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Rockies' starting outfield is set, but Blackmon will have a good chance to earn a roster spot as a reserve. Though his .972 OPS with Triple-A Colorado Springs last season indicates he is ready for a big-league job, he may still start this season in the minors if the Rockies would prefer he get everyday at-bats.
Nov 11 2011Blackmon could be involved in a potential trade to Atlanta, should the Rockies acquire Martin Prado, Troy Renck of the Denver Post reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: If this deal were to happen, Blackmon could be viewed as a center field candidate of the future for the Braves.
Nov 1 2011Blackmon (foot) has been removed from the 60-day DL according to MLB.com . ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon suffered a nasty foot injury and wasn't ever able to get going, posting a .573 OPS in 27 games at the MLB level. He destroyed Triple-A, posting a .972 OPS in 243 at-bats, but it is worth noting that Colorado Springs is one of the most hitter-friendly locales in baseball. Still, Blackmon should have a shot at playing in the Rockies outfield, where he could be a useful piece both with the glove and at the plate.
Oct 11 2011Blackmon (foot) was named a top 20 prospect in the Pacific Coast League in 2011, according to the Rockies' official Twitter page. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon figures to be in the outfield rotation with the Rockies in 2012.
Aug 2 2011Blackmon (foot) will likely miss the rest of the season, Troy Renck of the Denver Post reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Rockies have not confirmed the report, but with Blackmon still yet to begin a rehab assignment, and the Rockies unlikely to make the playoffs, the team may opt to shut him down so he can focus on getting ready for a potential starting spot in 2012.
Jul 7 2011Blackmon, who was removed from Thursday's game, suffered a fractured left foot, reports the Rockies' official site. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This will keep Blackmon out a couple weeks, or longer if surgery is required. Expect the Rockies to recall Cole Garner to serve in a backup role, but Ryan Spilborghs is likely to get the starts in Blackmon's stead.
Jul 6 2011Blackmon went 1-for-5 with an RBI in Tuesday's loss to the Braves. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon led off for the Rockies, and will likely continue to do so until Carlos Gonzalez (wrist) returns. If Blackmon can produce consistently, there is a chance that he will remain in the leadoff role beyond CarGo's return.
Jul 3 2011Blackmon is back in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Royals, according to the Rockies' official Twitter page. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon did not start Friday's game - he still managed to homer in a pinch-hit appearance - but he will be back in left field Saturday evening, batting seventh against Royals starter Kyle Davies.
Jun 30 2011Blackmon is not in the starting lineup Wednesday, the Rockies' official Twitter feed reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: No surprise here considering that he's hitting just .077 over the last eight games. As long as he remains on the big league roster, Blackmon should get most of the starts in left field, but the Rockies have been impatient with young players before and it's not out of the question for him to return to Triple-A at some point if he's unable to flash some power and consistent on-base skills in the coming weeks.
Jun 27 2011Blackmon's back in the lineup Sunday against Ivan Nova and the Yankees, the Rockies official site reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The rookie's shown a good approach, but little power (just one double in 68 PA), since his promotion from Double-A.
Jun 26 2011Blackmon is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Yankees, according to the Rockies' official Twitter page. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon will be held out in favor of Ryan Spilborghs with lefty CC Sabathia on the mound for the Yankees.
Jun 23 2011Blackmon is not the starting lineup Wednesday against Cleveland, the Indians' official Twitter feed reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ryan Spilborghs is getting a spot start in left field, while the rookie gets a rare day off for the Rockies.
Jun 19 2011Manager Jim Tracy still sees Blackmon as the Rockies' future table-setter, the team's official site reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: "Am I ready to do it in the next couple days3F No," Tracy said. "But do I see Charlie Blackmon as a guy that you can sit and consider taking at-bats in the leadoff spot3F Sure you can." Carlos Gonzalez has performed well at the top of the order, but he profiles as a three or four hitter. Gonzalez's tenure at the top of the order was always intended to be temporary, and with Dexter Fowler still flailing in the minors, Blackmon could take over the leadoff spot in the near future. Mixed leagues should be paying attention.
Jun 16 2011Blackmon had three hits (all singles), stole a base, drove in a run and scored another in Wednesday's win over the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ah, the miracle of small sample sizes. Look up at the scoreboard, and all of a sudden, Blackmon is hitting .343, thanks to multi-hit games in four of his last five outings. He's also stolen a base in five straight games. Mixed leaguers should be paying attention at this point; by now, he should be universally owned in NL-only formats.
Jun 15 2011Blackmon went 2-for-4 with a double and a steal in the Rockies' win over the Padres on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He also drove in a run and scored in the victory. The steal was Blackmon's fourth in the major leagues, which gives him one more than Eric Young, Jr.
Jun 8 2011Blackmon will make his first career start in Tuesday's game against the Padres, according to the Rockies' official Twitter page. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon, who hit Triple-A pitching at a .337 clip, will get the start in left field and bat seventh against Padres starter Tim Stauffer.
Jun 7 2011Blackmon has been called up by the Rockies and is expected to be ready to play in Tuesday's game against the Padres, the Denver Post reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon could make his major league debut as early as Tuesday. He'll be taking Dexter Fowler's (abdomen) place on the roster. Through 243 at-bats at Triple-A Colorado Springs this season, Blackmon has hit .342 with 10 home runs, 49 RBI, and 12 steals. What remains to be seen is how many at-bats the team will give him with Seth Smith, Ryan Spilborghs, and Eric Young all petitioning for time in the outfield.
May 23 2011Blackmon went 2-for-4 with an RBI, a run, and two steals in Saturday's loss to Round Rock. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Blackmon is absolutely tearing up the minor leagues to the tune of a 1.012 OPS in 43 games with Triple-A Colorado Springs. There has been no talk of bringing him up to the majors in the near future.
Mar 19 2011Blackmon has been assigned to Triple-A Colorado Springs, the Rockies' official site reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He hit the ball well this spring and had a nice run in the Arizona Fall League, so Blackmon should make his big league debut at some point during the 2011 season. Unfortunately for him, the Rockies' outfield is crowded right now and it will likely take a couple of injuries for significant at-bats to trickle his way in the short term.
Jun 11 2003Blackmon went 2-for-5 with an RBI and a steal in the Rockies' loss to the Dodgers on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He has a hit in each of his last four games, and he has remained a steady force in left since the Rockies recalled him. Blackmon has yet to walk in 20 plate appearances.
Jun 8 2003Blackmon went 0-for-3 while batting seventh and starting in left field Tuesday against the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With Dexter Fowler on the DL, Blackmon looks like he'll get some significant playing time, ahead of Ryan Spilborghs. If the Rockies decide to play Eric Young Jr. in the outfield, that could cut into his playing time.