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Todd Helton takes one deep

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Rockies first baseman Todd Helton hit his third home run of the season Thursday, in an 8-6 loss to the Giants. He went 1 for 4 in the game, and his homer came in the second inning with one runner on base. Helton is now batting .257 on the season, while receiving most of his starts at first base against right-handed pitchers. He has just nine at-bats against left-handers this season.

May 17, 2013

Matt Cain roughed up by Rockies

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Giants pitcher Matt Cain was knocked around but escaped with his third win of the season Thursday night against the Padres.Cain (3-2), who made his ninth start of the season, had a hard time keeping the ball in the park as he surrendered home runs to Todd Helton, Nick Arenado and Wilin Rosario. The right-hander was charged with six runs and eight hits over 6 1/3 innings of work. He struck out six and walked two in an 8-6 win. Cain has won three consecutive decisions and has watched his ERA drop from 6.49 to 5.43 over that span. He is scheduled to make his next start Tuesday at home against the...

May 17, 2013

Rockies Mailbag: Todd Helton's successor dwelling in upcoming draft?

Denver Post — Denver Post MLB reporter Patrick Saunders responds to your questions in the Rockies Mailbag. In this installment, Patrick takes five Q's, including one about Colorado's draft position at No. 3 overall.

Colorado Rockies May 13, 2013

Todd Helton not in Thursday's lineup

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Rockies first baseman Todd Helton is not in the team's starting lineup Thursday against the Yankees. Helton has been replaced by Jordan Pacheco, who will bat seventh. Helton has hit .275/.327/.451 in 51 at-bats this season. He should return to the team's lineup Friday.

May 9, 2013

Todd Helton hits second homer

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Rockies first baseman Todd Helton supplied all of the offense for his team Wednesday night against the Yankees. He launched a two-run homer off starter David Phelps in the second inning. It was his second long ball of the year. Helton finished 1 for 3 in the 3-2 loss. He is batting .275 with 12 RBI in 16 games.

May 9, 2013

Rockies lose to Yankees, who score winning run in wild ninth inning

Denver PostTodd Helton spent a chunk of the ninth inning with his hands on his head. He couldn't believe a stolen base attempt was successful at second, then later was stunned when Brennan Boesch was ruled safe on an infield single that proved the difference in the Yankees' 3-2 victory Wednesday night at rain-soaked Coors Field.

Colorado Rockies May 8, 2013

Game 31: Yankees at Rockies

The LoHud Yankees Blog | Journal News — YANKEES (18-12) Ichiro Suzuki CF Jayson Nix SS Robinson Cano 2B Vernon Wells LF Ben Francisco RF Lyle Overbay 1B Chris Nelson 3B Chris Stewart C Hiroki Kuroda P RHP Hiroki Kuroda (4-1, 2.25) Kuroda vs. Rockies ROCKIES (18-13) Dexter Fowler CF Josh Rutledge 2B Carlos Gonzalez LF Michael Cuddyer RF Todd Helton 1B Nolan Arenado 3B [...]The post Game 31: Yankees at Rockies appeared first on The LoHud Yankees Blog.

New York Yankees May 7, 2013

Todd Helton settles legal situation

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Rockies first baseman Todd Helton, who was arrested in February for a DUI, entered a guilty plea Tuesday to "driving while ability impaired," according to The Denver Post. The judge ordered Helton to one-year probation and 24 hours of community service.

May 7, 2013

Rockies | Todd Helton pleads guilty

KFFL — Colorado Rockies 1B Todd Helton pleaded guilty to "driving while ability impaired," saying he is ...

May 7, 2013

Todd Helton back in action

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Rockies first baseman Todd Helton returned to the starting lineup Sunday against the Rays.Helton, who had been sidelined since April 29 with a forearm injury, recorded a single in the fourth and finished 1 for 4 in an 8-3 defeat. He is hitting .267 with one home run and 10 RBI in 45 at-bats.

May 6, 2013

Todd Helton starts in return from DL

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Rockies first baseman Todd Helton was inserted into the starting lineup for Sunday's game against Tampa Bay after being activated from the disabled list. Helton was hampered by inflammation in his forearm, but did not require a minor-league rehab assignment.

May 5, 2013

Ryan Wheeler dropped back to minors

CBSSports.com Fantasy — The Rockies optioned third baseman Ryan Wheeler to Triple-A Colorado Springs Sunday to open a spot on the active roster for first baseman Todd Helton after he was reinstated from the disabled list. Wheeler appeared in just six games (one start) with Colorado and produced a .111 batting average.

May 5, 2013

Rockies | Jhoulys Chacin, Todd Helton activated from DL

KFFL — The Colorado Rockies have activated SP Jhoulys Chacin (back) and 1B Todd Helton (forearm) from ...

May 5, 2013

Eric Young likely to lose at-bats

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Hopefully, you haven't gotten too attached to Eric Young's production as a full-time player for the Rockies. With Todd Helton aiming to return from the DL Sunday, Young is likely bound for the bench. Of course, at age 39, Helton won't play every day. Young was playing one out of every two games even before Helton went on the DL with a strained forearm. Still, he's useless in mixed leagues if he's not getting full-time at-bats. As a speedster with a knack for getting on base, Young is still an intriguing Fantasy option, but until the Rockies' next injury, he's a better fit for your scout team t...

May 4, 2013

Todd Helton is 'ready to go'

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Rockies first baseman Todd Helton told the Denver Post that his forearm feels better and that he is "ready to go."Helton remains hopeful of returning from the disabled list on May 5. He carried a .450/.522/.750 with one home run and eight RBI in his last seven games played (five starts) before getting hurt.

May 4, 2013

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Todd Helton Photos

  • Colorado Rockies' Todd Helton watches the flight of his two-run home run off San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Matt Cain during the second inning of a baseball game on Thursday, May 16, 2013, in Denver The Associated Press
    Colorado Rockies' Todd Helton watches the flight of his two-run home run off San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Matt Cain during the second inning of a baseball game on Thursday, May 16, 2013, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
  • San Francisco Giants second baseman Marco Scutaro throws out Colorado Rockies' Todd Helton at first during the eighth inning of a baseball game on Thursday, May 16, 2013, in Denver. San Francisco defeated Colorado 8-6 The Associated Press
    San Francisco Giants second baseman Marco Scutaro throws out Colorado Rockies' Todd Helton at first during the eighth inning of a baseball game on Thursday, May 16, 2013, in Denver. San Francisco defeated Colorado 8-6. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
  • San Francisco Giants' Angel Pagan (16) beats the throw to Colorado Rockies first baseman Todd Helton (17) during the ninth inning of a baseball game on Thursday, May 16, 2013, in Denver. San Francisco defeated Colorado 8-6 The Associated Press
    San Francisco Giants' Angel Pagan (16) beats the throw to Colorado Rockies first baseman Todd Helton (17) during the ninth inning of a baseball game on Thursday, May 16, 2013, in Denver. San Francisco defeated Colorado 8-6. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
  • Rockies Mailbag: Todd Helton's successor dwelling in upcoming draft?
    Denver Post MLB reporter Patrick Saunders responds to your questions in the Rockies Mailbag. In this installment, Patrick takes five Q's, including one about Colorado's draft position at No. 3 overall.
  • Rockies lose to Yankees, who score winning run in wild ninth inning
    Todd Helton spent a chunk of the ninth inning with his hands on his head. He couldn't believe a stolen base attempt was successful at second, then later was stunned when Brennan Boesch was ruled safe on an infield single that proved the difference in the Yankees' 3-2 victory Wednesday night at rain-soaked Coors Field.
  • Helton pleads guilty to driving while impaired The Associated Press
    FILE - In this April 16, 2013, file photo, Colorado Rockies' Todd Helton sits in the dugout during a baseball game in Denver. Helton has been sentenced to a year of probation and 24 hours of community service after pleading guilty to driving while ability-impaired. He entered his plea and apologized, Tuesday, May 7, 2013, in a courtroom in Brighton outside of Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey,File)
  • Rockies call up Ryan Wheeler, Todd Helton put on DL
    The Rockies called up corner infielder Ryan Wheeler to their roster before Thursday night's game here against the Diamondbacks.
  • Rockies' Todd Helton day to day with sore forearm
    Veteran first baseman Todd Helton has said he would like to play about 100 games this season, which likely will be his last.