Drew Pomeranz News

Drew Pomeranz once tossed a pitch against the Washington Nationals, totally unaware until it left his fingers that the ball was half covered in pine tar.

Drew Pomeranz lasted 5 2/3 innings on Tuesday in the Sky Sox loss, allowing four runs on eight hits and two walks.

The Rockies no longer seemed to be waiting for Godot, Guffman and Bob Gibson on Saturday night.

The Rockies' affiliates went 3-1 on Thursday. Rafael Ortega may be coming alive and Drew Pomeranz continued to showcase why he is ready to be called up soon.

Rockies' Jeff Francis, who strained his left groin in Tuesday's start against the Cubs, was placed on the disabled list Thursday.

Colorado Rockies Drew Pomeranz works on team fundamental during Spring Training February 19, 2013 in Scottsdale.

Nicasio allowed five runs in the first two innings and was outpitched by Travis Wood as the Chicago Cubs cruised to a 9-1 victory on Monday night.

Extended spring training serves as private practice, a home for rehab patients, a detention center for wayward prospects.

The preparation for the 2013 Minor League Ball Community Mock Draft is underway and this will serve as the home for the Cleveland Indians pick.

Pomeranz's fantastic pitching performance for the Sky Sox fueled the organization's only win on Friday.

Just about everything went right for the Sky Sox on Friday night. And as usual, Matt McBride was in the middle of it.

For the third game out of four, the Iowa Cubs offense struggled in the usually high-scoring altitude of Colorado Springs.

It's official: the Rockies have entered a rough patch. They've lost three of their last four series, including two at home to the Rays and Yankees .

Tyler Chatwood is one of five pitchers in the Rockies organization with a chance to make an impact at the Major League level in 2013.

What's out there for the Rockies in terms of starting pitching if Juan Nicasio and Jeff Francis are unable to find their form? Jhoulys Chacin was pitching like an ace before landing on the disabled list, but was erratic on Sunday in his return to action.

Two important and successful Rockies system pitchers had difficulties on Sunday.

Rockies manager Walt Weiss applauded the organization's move to sign veteran three-time All-Star Roy Oswalt, a right-hander who is working at extended spring training and most likely will join Double-A Tulsa before slotting into the Rockies' rotation.

Juan Nicasio's warm-and-fuzzy story is quickly giving way to a cold-blooded reality.

Drew Pomeranz, Charlie Blackmon, DJ LeMahieu and Tyler Colvin are not where they want to be.

The Sky Sox opened up a 4-0 lead after the first inning and never let the game get close after that.