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    Rockies' Francis headed for DL

    The Colorado Rockies placed pitcher Jeff Francis on the 15-day disabled list on Thursday because of a left groin strain.Francis was coming off his best start since opening day, when he fired six innings of one-run ball against the Cubs on May 14. He had failed to go as many innings in any of his last six outings.The 32-year-old lefty has posted a 2-3 record with a 6.00 earned run average over eight starts this season.The Rockies also announced that infielder Reid Brignac will be designated for assignment, and Colorado will fill the roster spots by recalling infielder DJ LeMahieu and pitcher Rob Scahill from Triple-A Colorado Springs.Both players will dress for Colorado's Thursday night tilt with the San Francisco Giants.LeMahieu played in 81 games for the Rockies in 2012 and posted a .297 batting average with 22 RBI.Scahill made one appearance with the club earlier this season in an April 23 meeting with the Atlanta Braves, tossing three innings of one-hit ball....

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    1. Jeff Francis pitches into seventh, still winless with Royals

      Jeff Francis has pitched well enough to win all four of his starts with Kansas City.Francis gave up three runs and six hits in 6 1-3 innings Sunday in a 3-2 loss to ...

    2. Jeff Francis pitches 7 innings as Rockies beat Blue Jays 10-3 to complete sweep

      DENVER (AP) — Jeff Francis pitched seven innings to earn his first home win in two years and the Colorado Rockies beat the Toronto Blue Jays 10-3 Sunday to complete ...

    3. Jeff Francis gives up three-run homer to Uribe in first outing since 2008; Giants beat Rockies

      SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Juan Uribe hit a three-run homer to spoil Jeff Francis ' return to the mound for Colorado after missing the entire 2009 season, and the San ...

    4. Jeff Francis pitches 7 innings as Rockies beat Blue Jays 10-3 to complete sweep

      DENVER (AP) — Jeff Francis pitched seven innings to earn his first home win in two years and the Colorado Rockies beat the Toronto Blue Jays 10-3 Sunday to complete ...

    5. Jeff Francis hit hard, Giambi drives in first run of spring in Rockies' 11-10 win over Angels

      TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Jeff Francis allowed six runs in four innings, Jason Giambi got his first RBI of spring training and the Colorado Rockies beat the Los Angeles A...

    6. Colorado Rockies bid farewell to longtime left-hander Jeff Francis , decline $7 million option

      The Colorado Rockies have declined their $7 million option on left-hander Jeff Francis , one of the top pitchers in franchise history.The Rockies also had until 10 p...

    7. CC tries to pitch Yankees to series win over Rockies

      CC Sabathia tries to pitch the New York Yankees to a series win on Thursday when they wrap up a three-game interleague set against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Fiel...

    8. Quiet offense costs Rockies in 3-1 loss to Yanks

      Solid pitching and little or no offense added up to a dismal homestand for the Colorado Rockies.The pattern repeated itself when CC Sabathia and five relievers held ...

    9. Moore puts unblemished mark on the line in Colorado

      There has been no sophomore jinx for Tampa Bay Rays hurler Matt Moore.The 23-year-old looks to make it six victories in six outings this season on Friday night when ...

    10. Cano helps Yankees to 3-1 win over Rockies

      CC Sabathia was rolling along until rain ruined his day.The New York Yankees lefty had his good stuff going on this dreary afternoon. But the weather did what the Ro...

    11. First-place Cardinals welcome Rockies to St. Louis

      The National League Central-leading St. Louis Cardinals are back in the Gateway City and will begin a 10-game homestand Friday with the first of three straight games...

    12. Cano, Yanks down Rockies to claim three-game series

      Robinson Cano belted a solo home run to help lift the New York Yankees to a 3-1 victory over the Colorado Rockies in the rubber match of a three-game series at Coors...

    1. Gonzalez, Rockies pound Cubs

      Jeff Francis surrendered one run in six innings and Carlos Gonzalez went 5-for-5 with two home runs as the Colorado Rockies downed the Chicago Cubs, 9-4, in the seco...

    2. Jeff Francis stymies Dodgers as Rockies cruise to 10-0 win

      For a pitcher known for his stoic reputation, Jeff Francis showed rare emotion on the mound Monday night.After striking out Shane Victorino to escape a jam in the fi...

    3. Jeff Francis hurt again by home run ball as Rockies lose to Giants 11-6

      Jeff Francis is paying dearly for his mistakes lately.The San Francisco Giants hit two of their three home runs off Francis and went on to beat the Colorado Rockies ...

    4. Rockies, Cubs close out set at Wrigley

      Veteran right-hander Jon Garland will once again face the team that drafted him when the Colorado Rockies visit the Chicago Cubs in the finale of a three-game series...

    5. Cubs seek series victory over Rockies

      Dominican righty Carlos Villanueva tries to make it two straight mound gems for the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday night when they meet the Colorado Rockies for the middle ...

    6. Lincecum shoots for consecutive wins at Coors

      Tim Lincecum tries to string back-to-back wins together for the first time this season on Saturday when the San Francisco Giants continue their four-game series with...

    7. Crawford, Giants beat Rockies

      Brandon Crawford went 2-for-4 with a three-run double and two runs scored as the San Francisco Giants edged the Colorado Rockies, 8-6, in the opener of a four-game s...

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