The Colorado Rockies and Miami Marlins will look to former shortstops transitioning to second base to help turn things around when the clubs begin a three-game series Monday night in Florida.

As a corresponding roster move, the Rockies have selected the contract of infielder Keston Hirua from Triple-A Albuquerque. He will wear no. 7 on his jersey and join the team in New York.

The Rockies have nine wins in their first 54 games of the season. It is a historically bad start. And yet somehow, that record flatters them.

1. The Rockies are one of just two teams since 1901 to have fewer than 10 wins in their first 55 games, joining the 1904 Washington Senators. Colorado did manage to avoid the major league record, as the 1895 Louisville Colonels mustered only eight wins in their first 55 games of the year.

The Rockies designated Schunk for assignment Saturday.

The Detroit Tigers beat the Colorado Rockies, 11-1, in Game 2 of a doubleheader for a three-game sweep in Denver. The Tigers have won four straight games and improved to an AL-best 25-13 this season. Righthander Keider Montero, called up for a spot start ...

While the Colorado Rockies are setting records for the worst start in the MLB season, fans are coming together with hopes to set a new record at Coors Field.

The New York Mets entered Sunday's series finale against the Colorado Rockies looking to maintain momentum and get the sweep. They regained their power stroke, clubbing three home runs in both games on Friday and Saturday.