The Colorado Rockies truly need some of their young core players to step up, and their rising star shortstop has done so since returning from injury.

Tomoyuki Sugano lanzó seis entradas permitiendo cuatro hits, Tyler O’Neill conectó un jonrón por tercer juego consecutivo y los Orioles

The Rockies handed shortstop Ezequiel Tovar a seven-year, $63.5 million contract extension before last season embodying their hopes and dreams. This wasn’t what they had in mind. After a first half in

Helping Volpe get back on track is not the headline reason the Yankees acquired McMahon. They desperately needed to improve their defense at third base and protect their investment in ground-ball pitcher Max Fried. But if it gets Volpe back to being a decent shortstop, it could end up being one of the most important ones.

Orioles first. Jackson Holliday grounds out to shortstop, Ezequiel Tovar to Warming Bernabel. Jordan Westburg hit by pitch. Gunnar Henderson walks. Jordan Westburg to second. Ryan O'Hearn singles

The Rockies reacted with emotion to the news that third baseman Ryan McMahon was traded to the New York Yankees prior to their 6-5 win in the series opener against the Orioles on Friday. The nine-year veteran was dealt for pitching prospects Griffin Herring and Josh Grosz.