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Rockies bring up RHP Fogg, demote RHP Belisle: The Colorado Rockies have brought up right-hander Josh Fogg from Triple-A Colorado Springs and designated reliever Matt Belisle for assignment.
Rockies, Fogg agree to minor league contract: DENVER (AP) -- Josh Fogg is heading back to Colorado....
Rockies, Fogg agree to minor league contract: Josh Fogg is heading back to Colorado.
Fogg agrees to minor league deal with Rockies: Josh Fogg is heading back to Colorado.
Rockies, Fogg agree to minor league deal (AP): Josh Fogg is heading back to Colorado. The right-hander has agreed to a minor league contract with the Rockies that includes an invitation to spring training in Tucson, Ariz. Fogg was a 10-game winner for Colorado when it won the NL crown in 2007, going 2-1 in the postseason. The 32-year-old Fogg was 2-7 with the Cincinnati Reds last season before landing on the disabled list in early September with...
Fogg returning to Rockies: Right-hander Josh Fogg, a key member of the Rockies during their 2007 NL championship run, is returning to the team.
Pirates add Fogg-like pitcher Vasquez: If there is a familiar feel to the statistics of Virgil Vasquez there probably is a reason: They sound quite a bit like those of Josh Fogg, good and bad.
Nats keep eye on free-agent market: General manager Jim Bowden said the Nationals still have interest in signing free agents, but they are not close to acquiring one in the near future. The Denver Post reported that the Nationals had interest in right-hander Josh Fogg, but a baseball source said the report was false.
Rockies dominate in sweep of Reds: Last year's Rockies nicknamed pitcher Josh Fogg"The Dragon Slayer."But on Sunday, the Rockies burned their old teammate for seven runs and eight hits in 3 2/3 innings, and completed a three-game sweep of the Reds, 11-0.
Reds deliver late to back Fogg in win: Josh Fogg continued his stellar return to the rotation and the Reds got timely hitting for the second night in a row as Cincinnati defeated the Mets, 7-2, at a sold-out Great American Ball Park on Saturday night.
Fogg, Votto lead Reds past Mets 7-2 (AP):
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For the New York Mets, it was a throwback game. They hit into three double plays. Took a pair of third strikes with the bases loaded. Misplayed a pair of balls in the outfield. Gave up walks and had a passed ball. And, they lost. Right-hander Josh Fogg extended his midseason resurgence by getting New York to hit into three double plays, and Joey Votto drove in three runs Saturday night, leading the...
Reds activate Fogg, place outfielder Hopper on DL: The Reds activated right-hander Josh Fogg from the 15-day disabled list on Saturday and placed outfielder Norris Hopper on the DL because of a torn ligament in his right elbow.
Griffey pays Fogg off in pennies: Why stop at giving your two cents when you can give 149,998 more? Ken Griffey Jr. owed Josh Fogg $1,500, and the Reds right fielder did exactly what he promised when it came time to pay up -- he paid in pennies.
Utley's 2 Homers Leads Phils Over Reds: Chase Utley took his hitting tear against the Cincinnati Reds to a new season on Friday night, driving in three runs with a pair of homers that sent the Philadelphia Phillies to an 8-4 victory. Utley hit a two-run homer off Josh Fogg (0-1), who lasted only...
Batter-by-Batter: First Inning PHILLIES: Jimmy Rollins singled to right. Shane Victorino struck out swinging. Chase Utley walked. Utley and Rollins advanced to second and third on Josh Fogg's throwing error. Ryan Howard hit a sacrifice fly to left, scoring Rollins. Pat Burrell homered to left, scoring Utley. Geoff Jenkins struck out swinging.
Bailey cut from Reds camp: Pitching prospect Homer Bailey was cut from Reds camp on Wednesday. Although the rotation hasn't been formally announced, Johnny Cueto, Edinson Volquez and Josh Fogg appear to have earned spots in the starting five.
Reds sign veteran starter Fogg: The Reds added depth to their rotation on Friday by agreeing to terms with free agent right-hander Josh Fogg on a one-year deal worth $1 million. Fogg, 31, has gone 60-60 with a 4.90 ERA in six big league seasons with the White Sox, Pirates and Rockies.
Fogg reported Twins target: According to a report in the Denver Post, the Twins contacted the agent of free agent right-hander Josh Fogg on Thursday and expressed"serious interest"in the pitcher.
Santana trade opens market for free agent pitchers: The New York Mets, according to a high-ranking official privy to the negotiations, are close to agreeing to a five- or six-year contract extension with pitcher Johan Santana that will average about $21.5 million a year. That should open the logjam for pitchers, with Livan Hernandez, Kyle Lohse, Josh Fogg, Bartolo Colon and Freddy Garcia still available.
Free-agent pitchers: A mixed bag: Free-agent pitchers who could land multiyear deals this offseason: Name, age L/R 2007 team 2007 stats Career stats 2007 salary Josh Fogg, 30 RHP Colorado 10-9, 4.94 ERA 60-60, 4.90 ERA $3.625 million Livan Hernandez, 32 RHP Arizona 11-11, 4.93 ERA 134-128, 4.25 ERA $7 million
Fogg files for free agency: Right-handed pitcher Josh Fogg, who resurrected his career over the past two seasons with the Rockies, could parlay his recent success into a multiyear guarantee.
Rox rally not enough to avoid 3-0 hole: The Red Sox scored six third-inning runs against starter Josh Fogg, and held off a rally that included Matt Holliday's three-run homer to win, 10-5, before 49,983 at Coors Field in the first home World Series game in the Rockies' 15-year history.
Spin Forward: Ball bounces for Boston: The Rockies lost to the Red Sox on Saturday night for a lot of reasons, some big and obvious -- like starting pitcher Josh Fogg lasting 2 2/3 innings -- and some subtle and agonizing. An inch here, a foot there, a break here or a lucky bounce there, and Colorado might have beaten Boston in Game 3 of the World Series. To avoid a sweep, the Rockies will have to play a better game and catch a little good fortune.
Red Sox get to usually solid Fogg: Josh Fogg had been solid for most of the last few months, but that all came crashing down in the third inning of Game 3, when the"Dragon Slayer"was burned for six runs. That follows suit with how the entire World Series had gone for the starting staff.
Chess Match: Boston nears checkmate: After Josh Fogg's aggressiveness worked the first time through the order, the Red Sox batted around for a six-run third inning before holding on late in Game 3 of the World Series on Saturday night.
Boston’s Lineup Too Much for Fogg: Josh Fogg retired only 1 of the 10 batters he faced in the pivotal third inning of Boston’s 10-5 victory.
Fogg ready to again rise to occasion: Josh Fogg has come through again and again down the stretch, and with the Rockies down 2-0 in the World Series, the stage is set for the man his teammates call the"Dragon Slayer."Fogg faces off with Boston's Daisuke Matsuzaka in Saturday's Game 3 at 6 p.m. MT.
Red Sox arrive in Denver on high: Boston's Daisuke Matsuzaka starts Saturday against Josh Fogg as the Rockies seek their first win.{b} Fogg powers Rockies | Ortiz to start at first
Game 3 starters: RHP Josh Fogg, 2-0 with a 1.13 ERA during the National League playoffs, will attempt to get Colorado back in this competition in the first World Series game to be played in Denver. He will be opposed by Boston RHP Daisuke Matsuzaka (1-1, 5.66 ERA). "Fogg ... don't try to figure him out," manager Clint Hurdle said. "He just battles." It's going to be cold today -- a high in the 50s -- but there's only a small chance of rain. Sunday and Monday are supposed to be sunny with a high around 70 degrees. PATRICK REUSSE
Up next: The Red Sox and the Rockies were scheduled to head for Denver early this morning after Game 2. The Red Sox will work out at Coors Field in the early afternoon, followed by the Rockies. Colorado's Josh Fogg (10-9, 4.92 ERA in the regular season) will start against Boston's Daisuke Matsuzaka (15-12, 4.40 ERA) in a match of righthanders in Saturday night's Game 3. The forecast calls for temperatures in the low 50s with a slight chance of rain for Colorado's first World Series game ever. PATRICK REUSSE
Colorado's infield fuels tough defense: On a given night, opponents might solve the offerings of Colorado pitchers Jeff Francis or Josh Fogg. They might even shut down heavy hitters Matt Holliday or Brad Hawpe. But there's no defense for what the Colorado Rockies do best: play defense.
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Torrealba's 3-Run Shot Powers Rockies to 3-0 Lead in NLCS: The Rockies use a three-run home run from Yorvit Torrealba and a strong start from pitcher Josh Fogg for a 4-1 win, pulling within a game of the team's first World Series.
Fogg restores Rockies' faith again: The Rockies have taken to calling Josh Fogg the"Dragon Slayer"for his propensity to defeat the best pitchers at the most important times. Sunday was no different, as Fogg tossed six one-run innings to earn the win as his club went up 3-0 in the NLCS.
Colorado's Fogg Helps Keep Diamondbacks Lost in NLCS: The Rockies use a three-run home run from Yorvit Torrealba and a strong start from pitcher Josh Fogg for a 4-1 win, pulling within a game of the team's first World Series.
Traffic jams don’t bother Fogg: There were Diamondbacks baserunners in every inning, not all that surprising with Josh Fogg on the mound. And the damage was very minimal, which is also vintage Fogg.
'Dragon Slayer' ready for Game 3: Colorado right-hander Josh Fogg will start Game 3 of the National League Championship Series against the visiting D-backs on Sunday night, hoping to keep the Rox on a roll. Fogg has earned the nickname"The Dragon Slayer"for beating top-notch pitchers lately.
Jovial Fogg taking turn at history: Josh Fogg has loads of experience in the regular season but next to none in the playoffs. That's the result of pitching for bad Pittsburgh teams and, until this season, poor Rockies teams.
Fogg in the bright lights for first time: Josh Fogg has loads of experience in the regular season but next to none in the playoffs. That's the result of pitching for bad Pittsburgh teams and, until this season, poor Rockies teams.
Fogg comes through in relief for Rockies: Josh Fogg is on a need to know basis in the NL Division Series. ``They told me I was out of the bullpen the first two days, so I was ready when they needed me,’’ said Fogg.
Raucous crowd supports Rockies: This was a baseball game that sounded a lot like a football game. And felt a lot like a roller-coaster ride. With each two-strike pitch of Josh Fogg, with each Colorado Rockies slap of the ball into the outfield grass, with each trot across home plate, they roared.
San Diego, Colorado in playoff: A wild finish Sunday gave baseball fans an extra treat: a one-game tiebreaker between the San Diego Padres and Colorado Rockies for the NL wild-card spot. The Padres missed a chance to clinch the majors' last playoff slot at Milwaukee in an 11-6 Brewers blowout. Now, they hope their All-Star ace, Jake Peavy, can outpitch Josh Fogg tonight. "I think the spirits and the mood right now is a little downtrodden, but we're going to get it up," Peavy said. "I'm not going to let this happen tomorrow. I can promise you it'll be a new day, the boys will be excited. I mean, this is why we play the game
KRIEGER: Defying odds is Fogg's game: Matt Holliday looked up at the ceiling in mock helplessness."I can't believe we have to rely on Josh Fogg,"he said of the 30-year-old clubhouse prankster who gets the call tonight against Padres ace Jake Peavy in the first one-game playoff for the postseason in either team's history.
Rockies Win 10th Straight: Josh Fogg allowed five hits over 6 2-3 innings, leading Colorado to their franchise-record 10th straight victory, keeping it in the NL playoff chase.
Rocks and roll: Colorado wins 10th straight: Josh Fogg allowed five hits over 6 2-3 innings against a lineup that included five September callups, leading the Colorado Rockies to their franchise-record 10th straight victory, 2-0 over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday night.
Strong Fogg effort holds off D-backs: Right-hander Josh Fogg allowed two runs on seven hits in six strong innings as the Rockies beat the D-backs, 4-3, on Sunday afternoon. Matt Holliday hit an RBI single in the first inning and added a solo homer in the third that would prove to be the winning run.
Pirates'bats on Rocky Mountain high, 11-2: DENVER -- A month ago, Josh Fogg plowed through the Pirates at PNC Park.
Fogg's bell is rung by dingers: The Coors Field scoreboard told a long, bizarre and, for the Rockies, stunningly disappointing tale Wednesday. Scoring in each of the first six innings, the Pittsburgh Pirates piled up 11 runs in that span as they strafed Josh Fogg, roughed up Ramon Ortiz and pummeled the Rockies 11-2.
Rockies 6, Pirates 2: PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Josh Fogg scattered five hits over seven innings as the Colorado Rockies beat Pittsburgh 6-2 on Tuesday night, handing the Pirates their fifth consecutive loss.
Colorado clinches first series at PNC with 6-2 win, seeks sweep today: Josh Fogg returned to the park where he has won more games than any other pitcher - only as a visitor for the first time - and by the time he left, he and the Rockies had put together a 6-2 victory that gave them a series victory at PNC Park for the first time.
Rockies finish rare sweep of N.Y. teams (AP):
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If they can do it against New York, the Colorado Rockies figure they can knock anybody around. Todd Helton and Garrett Atkins both drove in a season-high five runs and the Rockies pounded out 20 hits and routed the Mets again Wednesday night, this time 17-7 to become the first team in more than half a century to sweep two New York clubs in the same year.
Fogg cools off Yanks to lead Rockies: Josh Fogg threw seven efficient innings and kept the hot-hitting Yankees to only four hits and one run to lead the Rockies to a 3-1 victory on Tuesday night.
Rockies 3, Yankees 1: Yankees Offer Only a Wisp of Offense: Mike Mussina worked six innings and allowed three runs, but the Yankees simply could not hit against the Rockies’Josh Fogg.
Fogg throws blanket over Yankees: Josh Fogg won for the first time at Coors Field this season, holding the New York Yankees to four hits over seven stellar innings in the Colorado Rockies'3-1 win last night in Denver.Fogg (3-5)...
Rockies place RHP Fogg on disabled list: The Colorado Rockies put right-handed pitcher Josh Fogg on the 15-day disabled list today because of a strained left groin.
Game of the Day | Lincecum gets 1st win: Tim Lincecum looked like he might be a hard-luck loser in his second major-league start. Instead, Josh Fogg received that honor. "Tough luck [for him],"...
Rockies turn triple play, beat Braves (AP):
Josh Fogg, front, congratulates shortstop Troy Tulowitzki after he scored a run in the ninth inning of the Rockies' 9-7 victory in a baseball game in Denver on Sunday, April 29, 2007. Tulowitzki notched an unassisted triple play in the seventh inning, only the 13th recorded in the history of Major League Baseball. " align="left" border="0">
Colorado Rockies shortstop Troy Tulowitzki left nothing to chance on his unassisted triple play Sunday. Kelly Johnson and Edgar Renteria singled for the Atlanta Braves in the seventh inning and were running on a 3-2 pitch when Tulowitzki caught Chipper Jones' line drive behind second base. The rookie stepped on the bag to double up Johnson and then tagged Renteria for the third out.
Notes: Fogg hard on himself after loss: Josh Fogg, pitching amidst 40 MPH wind gusts, gave up 10 runs on Tuesday and was not pleased with himself. If nothing else, he could be happy that he had already won a rotation spot. He left the game trailing 11-9 after 3 2/3 innings.
Fogg named fifth starter, Barmes sent down: The Rockies finalized their rotation and firmed up their starting lineup Friday. Josh Fogg was named the fifth starter, joining Aaron Cook, Jeff Francis, Rodrigo Lopez and Jason Hirsh in the rotation.
Fogg still fighting to make rotation: After facing the minimum in his previous outing against the Seattle Mariners, Josh Fogg gave up three earned runs over 5 2/3 innings on Wednesday in a Spring Training game. His competition for the final spot includes Byung-Hyun Kim and Brian Lawrence.
Fogg auditions for starting role: Josh Fogg has made a strong case for the Rockies' fifth-starter job. Now it's up to the Rockies to make room.
Kim endures arduous outing: Byung-Hyun Kim and Josh Fogg, pitching on vastly different stages, continued their quests Friday to become the Rockies fifth starter. Fogg did just fine, which can't be said of Kim.
Fogg, Kim on the bubble: Josh Fogg and Byung-Hyun Kim are the incumbents in the battle for the final two spots in the Rockies rotation. But it doesn't give them an advantage in their bids to retain the spots in 2007.
Notes: Rox' Fogg wants quicker innings: Rockies right-hander Josh Fogg threw two scoreless innings with one strikeout against the Angels on Saturday afternoon as he tried to ward off competition for a starting job. Fogg worked on his curveball, a pitch he has had trouble with in recent years.
Fogg, Kim trying to earn spots with Rox: Rockies right-handers Josh Fogg and Byung-Hyun Kim are not guaranteed to return to their starting roles this season after some struggles in 2006. The pitchers are eager to prove themselves but will have to do so against more competition than in the past.
Rockies' Fogg agrees to $3.625M contract: Pitcher Josh Fogg and the Colorado Rockies agreed Friday to a one-year deal worth $3,625,000.
Fogg signs one-year deal with Rockies: The Rockies avoided arbitration with right-hander Josh Fogg by signing him to a one-year, $3.625 million contract on Friday.
Rockies get Fogg to agree: Right-handed pitcher Josh Fogg agreed to a one-year contract on Friday, allowing the Rockies to avoid going to arbitration with a player for the 13th time in 15 years.
Fogg, Rockies agree to $3.6M, 1-year deal: Pitcher Josh Fogg and the Colorado Rockies agreed Friday to a one-year deal worth $3,625,000.The right-handed pitcher was 11-9 with a 5.49 ERA in 31 games for the Rockies last season. Fogg and Jeff Francis were the only Colorado starters to turn in winning seasons. After making $1.05 million last year, Fogg had asked for $4.25 million in arbitration and had been offered $3 million. No Rockies remain in arbitration.
Fogg, Torrealba wait for call by Rockies: Pitcher Josh Fogg and catcher Yorvit Torrealba will learn today whether they fit in the Rockies' plans for 2007 or will become part of the club's history after one season in Denver.
Rockies tender contracts to five players: The Rockies tendered right-hander Josh Fogg a contract Tuesday to return to the rotation, along with offering contracts to Yorvit Torrealba, Jeremy Affeldt, Jamey Carroll and Cory Sullivan.
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