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

The Rockies were taking a look at the future. 

Jorge De La Rosa was in trouble from the start, so much so that Colorado Rockies manager Clint Hurdle had to turn away. 

The Colorado Rockies are trying to make another amazing run at a playoff spot. 

Chris Iannetta and Garrett Atkins drove in two runs apiece, Jorge De La Rosa pitched six strong innings and the Colorado Rockies beat the San Francisco Giants 7-2 on Tuesday night. 

Chris Iannetta and Garrett Atkins drove in two runs apiece, Jorge De La Rosa pitched six strong innings and the Colorado Rockies beat the San Francisco Giants 7-2 on Tuesday night. 

Chris Iannetta and Garrett Atkins drove in two runs apiece, Jorge De La Rosa pitched six strong innings and the Colorado Rockies beat the San Francisco Giants 7-2 on Tuesday night. 

The Rockies are taking one last shot at trading closer Brian Fuentes and center fielder Willy Taveras. 

The Rockies are taking one last shot at trading closer Brian Fuentes and center fielder Willy Taveras. 

The Colorado Rockies placed closer Brian Fuentes on the bereavement list Tuesday and recalled Steven Register from Triple-A Colorado Springs. 

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

Jeff Francis is throwing like his old self again. 

--SS Troy Tulowitzki admits the torn tendon in his left quadriceps that sidelined him in May won't be fully healed until next season. 

The Colorado Rockies and San Francisco Giants seem to both be playing some of their best baseball, but it's unclear whether it'll be enough to get either back into the playoff race. 

Troy Tulowitzki doesn't want his Colorado teammates to start thinking about the playoffs just yet.