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.

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.

BALTIMORE (AP) — Cedric Mullins hit his 100th career home run and 14th this season off starter Antonio Senzatela before the Orioles plated nine seventh-inning runs off two Rockies relievers in Baltimore’s 18-0 victory over Colorado on Saturday night.

Ezequiel Tovar smashes a solo homer to right field, providing an insurance run to make it 6-0 in the bottom of the 8th inning

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

When shortstop Ezequiel Tovar made his big-league debut late last season, he was 21 years and 53 days old, making him the youngest position player to debut in Rockies history.

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

Time is running out for Ezequiel Tovar to fashion a silver lining on what has been a frustrating and injury-filled season.