Marquis solid in loss

Jason Marquis was solid again on Tuesday, but his offense couldn't help him out as the Rokies fell to the Mets 4-0. Marquis went six innings and allowed three runs (two earned) on seven hits while walking one and striking out three.

Our View: Marquis wasn't dominating tonight, but he was probably good enough to get a win most nights. He has shown no signs of slowing down after an All-Star caliber first half, but fantasy owners should still be a little cautious based on his career second half numbers. For now, he should still be viewed as the same guy that made the All-Star team for the National League.

Marquis bested by Mets Tuesday

News: Colorado starter Jason Marquis didn’t pitch poorly on Tuesday night against the Mets, he just didn’t match Mike Pelfrey’s dominant effort. Marquis, who was probable for the start with a blister, gave up three runs – two earned – on seven hits over six innings and his team just couldn’t score any runs for him as he fell to 12-7 on the year. The All-Star walked one and struck out three. His ERA is at 3.47. [...]

Marquis (blisters) threw six innings and allowed three runs

Marquis (blisters) threw six innings and allowed three runs - two earned - in taking the loss against the Mets on Tuesday. [...]

Jason Marquis yielded three runs -- two earned -- over six innings

Jason Marquis yielded three runs -- two earned -- over six innings in a 4-0 loss to the Mets on Tuesday night. The native New Yorker failed in his bid for win No. [...]

Marquis (blisters) threw a pain free bullpen session on Sunday,

Marquis (blisters) threw a pain free bullpen session on Sunday, and will make his scheduled start against the Mets on Tuesday, the team's official site reports. [...]

Rockies | Marquis doing better

The Associated Press reports Colorado Rockies SP Jason Marquis (finger) said the blister on his right middle finger was feeling better, and he will start Tuesday, July 28.

Marquis says he'll start Tuesday

News: Rockies SP Jason Marquis said on Sunday that the blister on his middle finger was feeling better and that he'd start Tuesday night in New York against the Mets. [...]

Marquis, tied with the Giants' Matt Cain for the National League

Marquis, tied with the Giants' Matt Cain for the National League lead with 12 victories, was supposed to square off against Cain July 24. But the blister problem, which flared after a start against the Mariners on June 13, forced the Rockies to delay him. In his last start, when he went eight innings and beat the Padres, 6-1, on July 19, he changed his grip because the blister affected him on his sinker and changeup, which account for about 60-75 percent of his pitches in a given game. Marquis threw Sunday's session with gauze covering the finger, something he is not allowed to use in a game. But he pointed out that he's thrown bullpen sessions with the finger covered before and not felt as good as Sunday. Owners should be ready to get him back in their rotations for Tuesday's start.

Giants | Cain earns win Friday

San Francisco Giants SP Matt Cain allowed one run on three hits over seven innings Friday, July 24, against the Colorado Rockies, according to The Associated Press. He walked four and struck out five, improving to 12-2 on the season. Cain tied Rockies SP Jason Marquis for most wins in the National League, and improved to 37-6 in his career when the Giants score three or more runs for him.

Marquis will miss Friday's scheduled start due to a blister

Marquis will miss Friday's scheduled start due to a blister on his right middle finger, the Denver Post reports. [...]

Marquis skipped due to blister

News: Colorado Rockies ace Jason Marquis has a bothersome blister on his right middle finger and will miss his scheduled start Friday. Marquis, who leads the majors with 12 wins, will pitch again Tuesday night in New York against the Mets. Jason Hammel will take his spot in the rotation Friday night against San Francisco. Rockies manager Jim Tracy said holding out his All-Star pitcher was purely precautionary, not wanting the blister to tear open. Marquis went eight solid innings at San Diego on Sunday, giving up one run in earning the win. However, he used different grips to ease the burden on the blister. [...]

Marquis pushed back again

According to the Denver Post, Jason Marquis start has been pushed back once again. He will now take his turn next Tuesday.

Our View: He was slated to pitch against Matt Cain on Friday, but because of a blister on his pitching hand that has not yet healed he will be held back until Tuesday. Assuming that's enough time for it to heal, he will face the Mets in New York.

Jason Marquis won't pitch again until Tuesday because of a blister

Jason Marquis won't pitch again until Tuesday because of a blister on the middle finger of his throwing hand. Marquis was scheduled to start Friday against the Giants' Matt Cain, but Jason Hammel will have to jump up a day. [...]

Marquis to miss next start with blister

Colorado Rockies ace Jason Marquis has a bothersome blister on his right middle finger and will miss his scheduled start Friday.

Marquis switches spots with Hammel

News: The Denver Post reports that Rockies SP Jason Marquis' next start has been moved up one day to Friday so he can remain on four days rest. Marquis has a blister on his middle finger, which affects his sinker grip, but pitching coach Bob Apodaca believes he should be fine for Friday. Jason Hammel, who was originally supposed to start Friday, will now start Saturday instead. [...]

Rockies | Marquis dealing with blister

Troy E. Renck, of The Denver Post, reports Colorado Rockies SP Jason Marquis (blister) is dealing with a blister on his middle finger, which is affecting his sinker grip. However, pitching coach Bob Apodaca believes Marquis will make his next start.

Yardwork: Jason Marquis Has More Wins Than Roy Halladay

Rockies 6, Padres 1: Jason Marquis is the majors’ first 12-game winner and the king of Jersey Shore necklaces. This is usually the type of season a guy like Marquis has that allows him to earn an absurd deal with a team like the Rockies where he then comes crashing back to reality. I can’t

Marquis overcame a little irritation in his right index finger

Marquis overcame a little irritation in his right index finger to defeat the Padres on Sunday. He went eight innings, giving up a run on five hits without a walk. [...]

Major League leader Marquis wins 12th

The Rockies scored four runs in the sixth inning to run away with a 6-1 victory on Sunday against the Padres at PETCO Park, as Jason Marquis took the big league lead in victories with 12.

Rockies | Marquis earns 12th win Sunday

The Associated Press reports Colorado Rockies SP Jason Marquis improved to 12-6 on the season after allowing one earned run over eight innings to the San Diego Padres Sunday, July 19. Marquis struck out three while allowing five hits in the game.

Marquis picks up 12th win over Padres

Jason Marquis didn't miss a beat over the All-Star break as he picked up his 12th win of the season against the Padres on Sunday. Marquis went eight innings and allowed one run on five hits while striking out three and not walking a batter.

Our View: Marquis was an All-Star for a reason, and his 12 wins are even more impressive considering he pitches for the Rockies. Owners should keep in mind that Marquis has notoriously been a weak second half performer, but he looked solid today in his first start after the break.

Marquis first to win 12 games

News: Jason Marquis threw eight strong innings and drove in two runs to become the majors' first 12-game winner, leading the Rockies to a 6-1 win over the Padres on Sunday. Marquis (12-6) was never seriously threatened by San Diego, last in the majors in runs scored and batting average. The right-hander, who did not pitch in Tuesday's All-Star Game, allowed only two runners to reach second base through six innings. [...]

Jason Marquis held the Padres to one run over eight innings

Jason Marquis held the Padres to one run over eight innings to record his Major League-leading 12th win of the season. Marquis struck out three, walked none, and gave up five hits. [...]

Just another day at the office for the All-Star sinkerballer,

Just another day at the office for the All-Star sinkerballer, who now also leads the Majors in victories. Marquis has hooked himself up to the rejuvenation machine this season (in Colorado of all places) and is in the midst of another terrific run, having fired off four straight quality starts, including three scoreless innings. He'll look to keep things rolling when he takes his next turn in the rotation on July 25 against the Giants.

Marquis goes 8 strong innings, lifts Rockies

Jason Marquis threw eight strong innings and drove in two runs to become the majors' first 12-game winner, leading the Colorado Rockies to a 6-1 win over the San Diego Padres on Sunday.

Santana hurls seven scoreless

Johan Santana only issued five hits over seven scoreless innings in Saturday's 5-1 win at Atlanta. He had two walks and five strikeouts.

Our View: The Mets' ace hurler continues to lead the club with 11 wins, a 2.92 ERA and 117 strikeouts. His win total currently ties him for the NL lead with the Rockies' Jason Marquis as well.

Marquis is getting skipped in the rotation this time around,

Marquis is getting skipped in the rotation this time around, insidetherockies.com reports. [...]

Rockies | Marquis to start Sunday

The Associated Press reports Colorado Rockies SP Jason Marquis (finger) will remain the starter Sunday, July 19, after receiving an extra day due to irritation of his right index finger.

Marquis still starting on Sunday

News: Colorado SP Jason Marquis will remain Sunday's starter against the Padres despite not having pitched in the All-Star Game. Manager Jim Tracy said another reason not to move Marquis up to Saturday is that he has a little irritation on his right index finger. [...]

Marquis won't start until Sunday

Jason Marquis is not scheduled to pitch again for the Rockies until Sunday, according to MLB.com. After his selection to the All-Star team, the Rockies want him to pitch on full rest to start the second half.

Our View: The Rockies don't want to do anything that could mess up their All-Star starter, so this is just the team playing it safe. Marquis owners should make sure he is in the lineup on Sunday, as he will be fully rested and ready to go. You may also want to consider shopping Marquis while his trade value is high, as he has been a significantly better first-half performer in his career.

Rockies | Marquis credits sinker for success

Cheng Sio, of MLB.com, reports Colorado Rockies SP Jason Marquis credits his success this season to making adjustments to his delivery and improving his sinker. "I think every pitcher has to get to a certain point in their delivery to throw a pitch the right way," Marquis said. "We made a few adjustments of where I step [on the pitching rubber]. It's allowed me to lift my leg and get into a better balance point. It enables me to break my hands a little bit sooner and stay on top of the ball." He also has a groundball to flyball ratio of 2.18:1, which is easily his best career mark.

Rockies | Marquis suffers loss Saturday

Colorado Rockies SP Jason Marquis allowed three runs on seven hits over six innings Saturday, July 11, against the Atlanta Braves, according to The Associated Press. He walked two and struck out four, falling to 11-6 on the season.

Perhaps it's not how Marquis pictured himself checking out of

Perhaps it's not how Marquis pictured himself checking out of an All-Star first half, but he still earned a quality start. He had 13 such efforts in 18 first half starts, leading him to a National League-leading 11 wins, a 3.65 ERA and a 1.31 WHIP.

Rockies SP Jason Marquis went six innings Saturday against the

News: Rockies SP Jason Marquis went six innings Saturday against the Braves, allowing three runs on seven hits with two walks and four strikeouts but was denied in his bid for a major league-leading 12th win. Marquis retired the first three batters he faced to extend his scoreless-inning streak to 18 before seeing it come to an end in the second, when the Braves scored twice. Overall, Marquis said he struggled with his location. "I wasn't getting ahead early," Marquis said. "I didn't really have any fastball command. I felt really good with my slider and cutter. I battled through it, tried to keep my team in it the best I could. It just didn't work out." [...]

Marquis suffers loss at home

Jason Marquis gave up three earned runs on seven hits over six innings in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Braves at Coors Field. He had two walks and four strikeouts.

Our View: He had a decent outing, and was dealt a loss due to poor run support from his teammates. Marquis currently continues to lead the NL with 11 wins, and should remain active in fantasy leagues.

Marquis held the Braves to three runs on seven hits in six innings

Marquis held the Braves to three runs on seven hits in six innings but still picked up the loss. [...]

Rocky Mountain highFrom ESPN.com's Christopher Harris: "He

Rocky Mountain highFrom ESPN.com's Christopher Harris: "He doesn't strike out many hitters (he's just over four whiffs per nine innings, his lowest rate since 2003), but he's using his sinking fastball to induce grounders (his 57.7 percent ground-ball rate is second in the majors, behind only Joel Pineiro). There's a bit of luck here: His home run-per-fly ball rate is just 9.4 percent, while pitching half his games at Coors Field, and this is a guy who regularly posted mid-teens in that stat with the Cardinals. Still, he's too hot to ignore."Sixty Feet, Six InchesTue, Jul 7 [...]

Rockies | Marquis extends scoreless streak

Updating previous reports, The Associated Press reports Colorado Rockies SP Jason Marquis extended his scoreless streak to 17 innings Monday, July 6.

Rockies | Marquis picks up 11th victory

Colorado Rockies SP Jason Marquis scattered seven hits and struck out three, according to The Associated Press, to give his team a 1-0 win over the Washington Nationals Monday, July 6. It was Marquis' major-league leading 11th win of the season.

Jason Marquis blanked the Nationals over eight innings on Monday

Jason Marquis blanked the Nationals over eight innings on Monday night, improving to 11-5 in a 1-0 Rockies victory. This was certainly an All-Star performance. [...]

Colorado All-Star SP Jason Marquis improved to 11-5 on the season

News: Colorado All-Star SP Jason Marquis improved to 11-5 on the season as he defeated the Washington Nationals on Monday night. Marquis is the league leader in wins with one start left until the All-Star break. He pitched eight shutout innings on Monday and allowed seven hits and two walks. He struck out three and his ERA is 3.61 on the year. [...]

Jason Marquis won his NL-high 11th game on Monday after firing

Jason Marquis won his NL-high 11th game on Monday after firing eight shutout innings against Washington and allowing just seven hits and two walks and striking out three.

Analysis: Marquis has traditionally been up and down during his career, but he's been up-up-up in the first half. He's been lights-out in his last two starts, putting up 17 straight scoreless innings and winning back-to-back decisions. He's still Jason Marquis, which means that this is the same pitcher who posted ERAs of 6.20, 4.60 and 4.53 in the last three seasons, although he has now notched double-figure wins in six straight seasons. But until Marquis turns back into Marquis, owners should just keep on enjoying the ride. He'll shoot for win number 12 at home against the Braves on July 11.

Marquis first pitcher to 11 wins

Jason Marquis became the first pitcher to notch 11 wins, improving to 11-5 on Monday after holding Washington scoreless with seven hits, two walks and three strikeouts over eight innings.

Our View: Marquis now has two-straight gems, though he's been shaky at points this season, and if his track record has taught us anything it's that he'll fall back to mediocrity before too long. Sell high if you can get anyone biting on his league-best win total.

Marquis wins major league-leading 11th game

Jason Marquis pitched eight innings for his major league-leading 11th win and Todd Helton's RBI double in the first provided the only run the Colorado Rockies needed in a 1-0 victory over the Washington Nationals on Monday night.

Marquis earned his 11th win of the season on Monday, tossing

Marquis earned his 11th win of the season on Monday, tossing eight scoreless innings against Washington. He scattered seven hits, walked a pair and struck out three. [...]

Rockies | Marquis gets bonus

The Denver Post's Troy E. Renck reports Colorado Rockies SP Jason Marquis will receive a $75,000 bonus for making the All-Star team.

Marquis was named to the National League All Star team for the

Marquis was named to the National League All Star team for the first time in his career, the Denver Post reports. [...]

Analysis: A polar opposite performance from Marquis’ last start, in which he was tuned up for seven earned runs in a loss to the Angels. He looked a lot more like the pitcher who went 2-0 with a 2.42 ERA over his previous three outings, as he surgically sliced through a deep Dodgers lineup in just 86 pitches. While his 51/36 K/BB ratio is far from special, it’s tough to argue with the 10 wins and 3.87 ERA he’s compiled. The veteran righty is set to toe the rubber again on July 6 vs. the Nationals.

Rockies | Marquis shuts out Dodgers

The Associated Press reports Colorado Rockies SP Jason Marquis shut out the Los Angeles Dodgers and allowed just two hits in nine innings Tuesday, June 30, to get his 10th win.

Marquis tossed a complete game shutout Tuesday, limiting the

Marquis tossed a complete game shutout Tuesday, limiting the Dodgers to just two hits with a 3:0 K:BB ratio. [...]

Jason Marquis pitched a two-hitter to become the first 10-game

News: Jason Marquis pitched a two-hitter to become the first 10-game winner in the National League, leading the Colorado Rockies over the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-0 on Tuesday night. Marquis delivered a two-run single at the plate and outpitched Chad Billingsley in a matchup of potential All-Stars. Marquis (10-5) tied Kevin Slowey, Zack Greinke, Roy Halladay and Tim Wakefield for the major league lead in wins, facing one batter more than the minimum and throwing just 86 pitches in his third career shutout. The complete game was his sixth in 214 career starts and second this season. Marquis gave himself a little breathing room in the seventh, stroking a bases-loaded single to left for a 3-0 lead after a two-out walk to Chris Iannetta. Marquis is a .207 career hitter with 46 RBI and five home runs. [...]

Chad Billingsley rang up 11 punchouts in a losing cause Tuesday,

Chad Billingsley rang up 11 punchouts in a losing cause Tuesday, allowing five hits and three earned runs with three walks to drop to 9-4.

Analysis: A polar opposite performance from Marquis’ last start, in which he was tuned up for seven earned runs in a loss to the Angels. He looked a lot more like the pitcher who went 2-0 with a 2.42 ERA over his previous three outings, as he surgically sliced through a deep Dodgers lineup in just 86 pitches. While his 51/36 K/BB ratio is far from special, it’s tough to argue with the 10 wins and 3.87 ERA he’s compiled. The veteran righty is set to toe the rubber again on July 6 vs. the Nationals.

Jason Marquis became the first National League pitcher to reach

Jason Marquis became the first National League pitcher to reach 10 wins with a two-hit complete game shutout against the Dodgers on Tuesday night. The Rockies won the game 3-0. [...]

Jason Marquis was stellar Tuesday, fanning three and shutting

Jason Marquis was stellar Tuesday, fanning three and shutting out the Dodgers on two hits without issuing a walk to up his mark to 10-5.

Analysis: A polar opposite performance from Marquis’ last start, in which he was tuned up for seven earned runs in a loss to the Angels. He looked a lot more like the pitcher who went 2-0 with a 2.42 ERA over his previous three outings, as he surgically sliced through a deep Dodgers lineup in just 86 pitches. While his 51/36 K/BB ratio is far from special, it’s tough to argue with the 10 wins and 3.87 ERA he’s compiled. The veteran righty is set to toe the rubber again on July 6 vs. the Nationals.

Rockies' Jason Marquis beats Dodgers with 2-hitter

Jason Marquis pitched a two-hitter to become the first 10-game winner in the National League, leading the Colorado Rockies over the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-0 on Tuesday night.