Kyle Kendrick may not be one of the Philadelphia Phillies ‘Big Four’ starting pitchers, but he looked like one against an impotent Colorado Rockies lineup last night. Kendrick tossed eight shutout innings, striking out seven, and Ryan Howard homered twice as the Phillies blanked the Rockies 5-0 at Coors Field. The Rockies managed just four hits on the night. Rockies starter Aaron Cook allowed four runs in four innings before leaving the game with neck spasms. Rockies shortstop Troy Tulowitzki also left the game in the eighth inning with a bruised pinky finger. The Rockies have now lost three straight games. They hope to avoid a three-game sweep by the Phillies this afternoon at Coors Field. ESPN Radio 1410 has the action with pregame coverage starting at 1:30 and the first pitch at 2:10.

The Colorado Rockies hope to rebound from a crushing extra innings loss last night in the second game of their three-game series against the Philadelphia Phillies at Coors Field. The Rockies led 3-1 with two outs in the ninth inning before John Mayberry’s pinch-hit home run tied the score. Shane Victorino’s solo homer in the 10th doomed the Rockies to their sixth loss in seven extra-inning games this season. Tonight, Aaron Cook gets the start for the Rockies on the mound. After losing his first five decisions, Cook has won his last two outings, and hurled seven shutout innings in Los Angeles in his last start. He’ll be opposed by Philadelphia’s Kyle Kendrick. Kendrick has a 6.35 ERA in his career at Coors Field. ESPN Radio 1410 has the action from Denver tonight. Pregame coverage starts at 7:05 and the first pitch is set for 7:40.

The Colorado Rockies were one strike from opening their homestand on a high note, but John Mayberry’s pinch-hit two-run homer tied the game and Shane Victorino’s leadoff homer in the 10th ended up winning it for the Philadelphia Phillies, as they defeated the Rockies 4-3 at Coors Field. Huston Street recorded the first two outs in the ninth in order before giving up a double to Carlos Ruiz and the game-tying dinger to Mayberry. Victorino homered off Rex Brothers for the winning run. The big blasts negated a strong seven and one third inning start from Jhoulys Chacin and home runs from Seth Smith and Chris Iannetta for the Rockies. Game two of the three-game set between the Rockies and Phillies is tonight. ESPN Radio 1410 has the action with the pregame coverage at 7:05 and first pitch at 7:40.

The Denver Broncos added to their defensive line depth yesterday with a trade that brings in yet another former first-round pick. The Broncos acquired Brodrick Bunkley from the Philadelphia Eagles in exchange for a fifth-round selection in the 2012 draft. Bunkley was reportedly headed to Cleveland as part of a trade with the Browns earlier in the day, but that deal fell through and Bunkley will head to Denver instead. The 14th overall pick in the 2006 draft, Bunkley was relegated to part-time duties last year with the Eagles after starting 47 games from 2007 to 2009. He has six career sacks. Bunkley will factor in the defensive tackle rotation with the Broncos and may start in pace of the retired Justin Bannan.

In desperate need of an offensive boost, the Colorado Rockies are hopeful that they’ll get their reigning batting champion back in the lineup soon. Carlos Gonzalez took batting practice last night, the first time he’s taken live swings since re-aggravating a right wrist injury on July 21 and going on the 15-day disabled list on the next day. Gonzalez will take more live batting practice before tonight’s game with the Phillies and then will hope to go out on a rehab assignment with one of the Rockies’ minor league affiliates. He’s eligible to come off the disabled list as soon as Friday for that night’s game. The team is 4-6 in Gonzalez’s absence. The Rockies take on the Philadelphia Phillies tonight at Coors Field. ESPN Radio 1410 will have the broadcast with pregame coverage starting at 7:05 and the first pitch at 7:40.

The Colorado Rockies return home tonight to begin a seven-game homestand with a three-game series against the Philadelphia Phillies. It’s the second time this season the Rockies have seen the team with the National League’s best record. The teams split a pair of games in mid-May. The Rockies are fresh off a nine-game road trip out west that saw them go 4-5, including their fifteenth straight Sunday loss yesterday in San Diego. They sit 10 games out of first place in the National League West. The Rockies start Jhoulys Chacin on the mound tonight. Chacin is 0-4 in his last six starts after starting the season 8-4. The Phillies, leaders in the NL East by 6 games, start southpaw Cole Hamels, who is 12-6 on the year. ESPN Radio 1410 has the action from Coors Field tonight, with pregame coverage at 7:05 and the first pitch at 7:40.

The Denver Broncos made two more free agent signings today, adding to their growing group of tight ends and adding depth on the defensive line. The Broncos finalized a one-year deal with tight end Dante Rosario, who played with new head coach John Fox in Carolina in his first four pro seasons. Rosario enjoyed his best pro season last year, catching a career-high 32 passes. The Broncos also signed former Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Derrick Harvey to a contract. Harvey was the eighth overall pick in the 2008 draft but quickly wore out his welcome in Jacksonville, recording just eight sacks in three seasons. Harvey projects as a backup at defensive end. The Broncos are still looking to add a defensive tackle, with veterans Ty Warren and Jamaal Anderson on their shopping list.

The Sunday losing streak has reached 15 for the Colorado Rockies. They lost yet another Sunday game, and a chance at a sweep, to the San Diego Padres by an 8-3 score yesterday afternoon in San Diego. The Rockies led 3-2 entering the eighth inning, but relievers Rex Brothers and Matt Belisle gave up six runs in the bottom half to lead to the loss. The bullpen meltdown wiped out seven strong innings from starting pitcher Juan Nicasio, who struck out a career-high 10 but had to settle for the no-decision. Troy Tulowitzki drove in a pair of runs to lead the Rockies offensively. The Rockies end their nine-game Western road swing with a 4-5 record. They’re back home in Denver tonight to start a three-game series against the Philadelphia Phillies. ESPN Radio 1410 has the action tonight with pregame coverage at 7:05 and the first pitch at 7:40.

The Denver Broncos signed a free agent tight end yesterday to supplement two returning veterans and a pair of rookies drafted at the position. Daniel Fells, who played his first three seasons in the NFL with the St. Louis Rams, agreed to terms on a one-year contract with the Broncos. Fells caught 41 passes and scored two touchdowns last season in his most productive season as a pro. He joins rookies Julius Thomas and Virgil Green and veterans Dan Gronkowski and Richard Quinn as tight ends on the roster. Former Carolina Panthers tight end Dante Rosario had reportedly agreed to terms with the Broncos as well, but the signing of Fells may change Rosario’s decision. The Broncos also shored up their defensive line by re-signing defensive tackle Marcus Thomas. Thomas has played in all 48 games he’s spent with the Broncos the last four seasons.