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Rockies in "survival mode" until injured Troy Tulowitzki returns

Denver Post — Rockies catcher Yorvit Torrealba owns nearly a dozen race horses. He knows a little something about handicapping.

Colorado Rockies June 15, 2013

Yorvit Torrealba drives in run

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Rockies catcher Yorvit Torrealba drove in a run with a double to deep left-center field Friday in a loss against Philadelphia. Torrealba went 2 for 3 in the game with a walk. He scored a run and is batting .289 for the season. The 34-year-old backstop has appeared in seven games in June with six starts made. He's gone 8 for 21 (.381) over that stretch with three doubles and two RBI.

June 15, 2013

Torrealba insists struggling Rockies’ pitcher Nicasio has bright future

All Things Rockies | Denver Post — Rockies catcher Yorvit Torrealba says that struggling starting pitcher Juan Nicasio, rocked by the Phillies Friday night, has the potential to win 15 games.

Colorado Rockies June 14, 2013

Colorado Rockies find their "money pitcher" in Jorge De La Rosa

Denver Post — Catcher Yorvit Torrealba paid Jorge De La Rosa quite a compliment Tuesday afternoon after the Rockies squeaked out a 2-1 victory over the Astros.

Colorado Rockies May 28, 2013

Juan Nicasio needs to get back to basics

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Rockies starting pitcher Juan Nicasio is 3-1 through eight starts, but his win-loss record doesn't tell the entire story. Nicasio has a 5.13 ERA and has made it through six innings just twice this season. "He needs to start throwing the ball -- he's been trying to be too fine with his pitches, instead of just letting them go," Rockies backup catcher Yorvit Torrealba said to The Denver Post. "He's a power pitcher. He can throw his fastball by a lot of hitters. The secondary pitches? He needs to keep working on them, but instead of trying to be too fine, he needs to throw the 95, 96 mph fastball...

May 20, 2013

Rockies | Yorvit Torrealba appears at 1B

KFFL — Colorado Rockies C Yorvit Torrealba made an appearance at first base in the game Wednesday, ...

April 25, 2013

Rockies | Yorvit Torrealba to catch Sunday

KFFL — Colorado Rockies manager Walt Weiss said C Yorvit Torrealba will start behind the plate when ...

April 15, 2013

Wilin Rosario doesn't catch Jorge De La Rosa

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Rockies catcher Wilin Rosario didn't get the start on Tuesday in the team's second game of the season against the Brewers. With Jorge De La Rosa on the mound, Yorvit Torrealba, who is expected to be paired with De La Rosa this season, was behind the plate.  Rosario got off to a good start in Monday's game, going 2 for 4 with two singles and a strikeout to start off at .500. The 24-year-old, expected to be the every-day catcher for the most part this season, was solid this spring with a .370 average, four homers and 12 RBI over 46 at-bats. 

April 3, 2013

VIDEO: Yorvit Torrealba makes first start, paired with Jorge De La Rosa

All Things Rockies | Denver Post — MILWAUKEE — If there was any doubt how important Jorge De La Rosa is to the rotation, it was erased with Tuesday’s lineup. Backup catcher Yorvit Torrealba is starting instead of slugger Wilin Rosario, who is 1-for-3 against right-hander Marco Estrada. Manager Walt Weiss stopped short of calling Torrealba De La Rosa’s personal catcher, but [...]

Colorado Rockies April 2, 2013

Yorvit Torrealba is LHP Jorge De La Rosa's personal catcher

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Rockies backup catcher Yorvit Torrealba drew his first start of the season Tuesday at Milwaukee. He received the start because the Rockies want him catching veteran left-hander Jorge De La Rosa, according to The Denver Post.

April 2, 2013

Torrealba makes Rockies as backup catcher - Yorvit Torrealba (C) Colorado Rockies

Rotoworld — Rockies purchased the contract of C Yorvit Torrealba from Triple-A Colorado Springs.

March 29, 2013

Rockies tab Yorvit Torrealba as backup catcher, assign Ramon Hernandez

Denver Post — The Rockies told catcher Ramon Hernandez on Thursday that he will be designated for assignment since he lost out in the battle for the backup job to Yovit Torrealba.

Colorado Rockies March 28, 2013

Rockies will designate Ramon Hernandez for assignment

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Catcher Ramon Hernandez was told by the Rockies in a Thursday meeting that he'll be designated for assignment Friday, according to multiple reports. Hernandez lost the backup-catcher battle to Yorvit Torrealba after hitting .148/.303/.148 in 33 plate appearances this spring. He reportedly drew interest from multiple teams looking to add depth at catcher, so he shouldn't be out of a job for long.

March 28, 2013

Yorvit Torrealba wins backup catcher job in Colorado

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Yorvit Torrealba has made the Rockies as the team's backup catcher. He was competing with Ramon Hernandez for the job, but Hernandez was notified in a meeting Thursday that he will be designated for assignment. Torrealba hit .500/.545/.700 in 22 plate appearances with the Rockies this spring.

March 28, 2013

Rockies may release catcher Ramon Hernandez

CBSSports.com Fantasy — The Rockies might release veteran catcher Ramon Hernandez if they aren’t able to trade him. Yorvit Torrealba is expected to open the year as the team’s backup catcher, behind Wilin Rosario. The 36-year-old hit just .217/.247/.353 in 196 plate appearances with the club last year.

March 27, 2013

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    Rockies catcher Yorvit Torrealba owns nearly a dozen race horses. He knows a little something about handicapping.
  • Philadelphia Phillies Freddy Galvis, right, hits a two-run triple, his second of the game, in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies on Friday, June 14, 2013, in Denver. Rockies catcher Yorvit Torrealba watches The Associated Press
    Philadelphia Phillies Freddy Galvis, right, hits a two-run triple, his second of the game, in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies on Friday, June 14, 2013, in Denver. Rockies catcher Yorvit Torrealba watches.(AP Photo/Joe Mahoney)
  • Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Josh Outman (88) and catcher Yorvit Torrealba separate after talking in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Tuesday, June 4, 2013, in Cincinnati. Outman pitched to two batters, striking out Joey Votto and Jay Bruce, to earn the win The Associated Press
    Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Josh Outman (88) and catcher Yorvit Torrealba separate after talking in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Tuesday, June 4, 2013, in Cincinnati. Outman pitched to two batters, striking out Joey Votto and Jay Bruce, to earn the win. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)
  • Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Rex Brothers (49) is congratulated by catcher Yorvit Torrealba after they defeated the Cincinnati Reds 5-4 in a baseball game, Tuesday, June 4, 2013, in Cincinnati. Brothers earned his second save The Associated Press
    Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Rex Brothers (49) is congratulated by catcher Yorvit Torrealba after they defeated the Cincinnati Reds 5-4 in a baseball game, Tuesday, June 4, 2013, in Cincinnati. Brothers earned his second save. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)
  • Houston Astros' J.D. Martinez, left, follows the flight of his single along with Colorado Rockies catcher Yorvit Torrealba in the ninth inning of the Astros' 7-5 victory in a baseball game in Denver on Thursday, May 30, 2013 The Associated Press
    Houston Astros' J.D. Martinez, left, follows the flight of his single along with Colorado Rockies catcher Yorvit Torrealba in the ninth inning of the Astros' 7-5 victory in a baseball game in Denver on Thursday, May 30, 2013. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
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    Catcher Yorvit Torrealba paid Jorge De La Rosa quite a compliment Tuesday afternoon after the Rockies squeaked out a 2-1 victory over the Astros.
  • Chicago Cubs second baseman Darwin Barney back, throws to first base after forcing out Colorado Rockies' Josh Rutledge at second base during the second inning of an MLB baseball game in Chicago, Wednesday, May 15, 2013. Yorvit Torrealba was out at first. Chicago won 6-3 The Associated Press
    Chicago Cubs second baseman Darwin Barney back, throws to first base after forcing out Colorado Rockies' Josh Rutledge at second base during the second inning of an MLB baseball game in Chicago, Wednesday, May 15, 2013. Yorvit Torrealba was out at first. Chicago won 6-3. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)
  • Colorado Rockies catcher Yorvit Torrealba (8) and relief pitcher Rafael Betancourt (63) celebrate a 2-0 victory over the New York Yankees following a baseball game on Tuesday, May 7, 2013, in Denver The Associated Press
    Colorado Rockies catcher Yorvit Torrealba (8) and relief pitcher Rafael Betancourt (63) celebrate a 2-0 victory over the New York Yankees following a baseball game on Tuesday, May 7, 2013, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
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