The Cleveland Guardians' postseason chances took a major hit on Monday when closer Emmanuel Clase was placed on non-disciplinary paid leave, joining starting pitcher Luis Ortiz on MLB's administrative leave list amid gambling investigations.

Freeman, dealt from the Guardians to the Rockies for Nolan Jones in March, came up clutch in his return to Progressive Field in Monday’s series opener. The designated hitter had two hits and three RBIs, including the game-winning single in the top of the ninth as the Rockies put up four in the frame for an 8-6 comeback win.

Probable starting pitchers and start times: RHP Slade Cecconi (5-4, 3.76) vs. RHP Bradley Blalock (1-2, 8.67) Monday at 6:40 p.m.; Undecided vs. RHP Tanner Gordon (2-2, 3.13) Tuesday at 6:40 p.m. and Undecided vs. LHP Kyle Freeland (2-10, 5.24) Wednesday ar 6:40 p.m.

The Colorado Rockies finally have some positive news they can get behind as the All-Star break has proven vital for them in their attempt to stay away from the

However, during Sunday’s game, things changed during the second inning when Bernabel blasted a pitch to left field to record his first MLB home run. His solo home run traveled 385 feet on 98.3 miles per hour of exit velocity as he trotted the bases and made his way to home plate.

The Rockies have won two out of three series coming out of the All-Star break, and there's more game action on the way on ROCKIES.TV presented by bet365. From Monday to Wednesday, fans in the Colorado territory can view the Rockies-Guardians series free.

Flirting with futility of historic proportions, this year's Colorado Rockies have a chance to top the list of most losses in modern baseball history.

Former Tennessee pitcher Seth Halvorsen earned his 11th save in 2025 for Colorado. He pitched one inning and recorded one strikeout, while allowing two walks, one hit and one run (one earned) against five batters. Halvorsen totaled 27 pitches, including 13 strikes. Two strikes were on a first pitch.