--Rockies owner Dick Monfort said manager Clint Hurdle, who is coming under more criticism with the team off to an 11-17 start, will not be fired before the Rockies begin a 10-game trip Friday. 

Ian Stewart took a third strike on his first at-bat Tuesday, extending his dubious string of striking out looking to five consecutive at-bats. 

If the Colorado Rockies are able to consistently play like they did in their last contest, manager Clint Hurdle might not have to worry about his job security. 

If the Colorado Rockies are able to consistently play like they did in their last contest, manager Clint Hurdle might not have to worry about his job security. 

Ian Stewart hit a grand slam and a solo shot and Ubaldo Jimenez pitched seven sharp innings, leading the Colorado Rockies to a 12-1 win over the Houston Astros on Tuesday night. 

Ian Stewart hit a grand slam and a solo shot and Ubaldo Jimenez pitched seven sharp innings, leading the Colorado Rockies to a 12-1 win over the Houston Astros on Tuesday night. 

Ian Stewart was offered the same piece of hitting advice over and over: Quit being so picky and patient. 

Despite being frustrated with another slow start, Colorado Rockies owner Dick Monfort threw his support behind manager Clint Hurdle on Tuesday. 

Matt Vasgersian of the MLB Network apologized a few weeks ago for a dud bit he tried over pictures of Colorado Rockies rightfielder Brad Hawpe being taken off the field after he was hit in the back of the neck with a pitch. 

Although his arctic start won't cause the Red Sox to panic, replacing David Ortiz would be easier than you think, Ken Rosenthal says. 

--RHP Huston Street earned his fourth save and the 98th of his career Sunday. 

--RHP Taylor Buchholz, who is on the 60-day disabled list with a strained ligament in his right elbow he injured in spring training, rejoined the Rockies Sunday. 

The Rockies are hopeful shortstop Troy Tulowitzki will be ready to play Tuesday when they open a series with the visiting Astros. 

Just as Troy Tulowitzki's bat is beginning to heat up, a left quadriceps injury suffered Sunday at Coors Field threatens to stop him cold. 

Baseball is about as sympathetic as a photo-radar ticket.