--1B Todd Helton continues to move forward in his quest to return to the active roster before the season ends in four weeks. 

The Colorado Rockies should feel quite familiar with the position they're in. 

Jake Peavy feels like he's pitching as well as ever, even if he isn't piling up the wins for the San Diego Padres. 

Jake Peavy feels like he's pitching as well as ever, even if he isn't piling up the wins for the San Diego Padres. 

If the Colorado Rockies hope to repeat last season's improbable run to the playoffs, they can't afford to miss out on any opportunities that could improve their position in the NL West. 

A rough start to his major league debut was all Josh Geer needed to settle down. 

A rough start to his major league debut was all Josh Geer needed to settle down. 

A rough start to his major league debut was all Josh Geer needed to settle down. 

MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Matt Herges (lower back tightness) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to Aug. 

MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Matt Herges (lower back tightness) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to Aug. 

The Rockies have some big odds to overcome, but they feel a little better about their situation today because All-Star right-hander Aaron Cook is feeling better. 

--LHP Brian Fuentes rejoined the Rockies and was removed from the personal bereavement list before Friday's game. 

The Rockies have some big odds to overcome, but they feel a little better about their situation today because All-Star right-hander Aaron Cook is feeling better. 

--LHP Brian Fuentes rejoined the Rockies and was removed from the personal bereavement list before Friday's game. 

Entering August, the Colorado Rockies were the worst road team in baseball.