Perez throws six strong, helps Nats complete doubleheader sweep
Lastings Milledge capped a big day with two more hits and Odalis Perez pitched six strong innings to help the Washington Nationals complete a doubleheader sweep of the Colorado Rockies by identical 6-3 scores Thursday.

Rockies report: Inside pitch
The Rockies began a 10-game homestand with a four-game series against the Nationals

Rockies report: Notes, quotes
--Because they are off Monday, the Rockies, who were rained out Wednesday, will still be able to start LHP Jeff Francis, RHP Ubaldo Jimenez and RHP Aaron Cook in a three-game series against Arizona that starts Tuesday

Rockies report: Roster

Rockies claim veteran arm Hernandez off waivers
Livan Hernandez is back in the National League.

Rockies confirm interest in former Twins starter Hernandez
Colorado Rockies general manager Dan O'Dowd would not confirm a report that the team had claimed starter Livan Hernandez on trade waivers Tuesday.