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Charlie Blackmon breaks his slump as Rockies beat host Giants in extra innings
Charlie Blackmon has looked nothing like Charlie Blackmon this season. One of the best to wear a Rockies uniform, the slugger had only nine hits entering Tuesday’s game and his batting average was just .148. Blackmon, who is accustomed to slow starts, has never had numbers that low to start a season. He went 2 for…
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Colorado Rockies sign veteran pitchers Ivan Nova and Chris Rusin
The Colorado Rockies signed veteran pitchers Ivan Nova and Chris Rusin to minor league contracts. Manager Bud Black stressed that the pair, who will report to extended spring training, must prove themselves in order to earn a big-league promotion. “This is not a precursor for them to be here,” Black said prior to Tuesday’s night’s…