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Tale of Two Tulos: Rockies shortstop taketh, then giveth away in loss to Marlins (Big League Stew)

Fans of the Colorado Rockies haven't had a whole lot to get excited during their ballclub's league worst 4-16 month of May. However, when those rare moments have occurred, you can safely bet it was something produced by the bat of Carlos Gonzalez or the golden glove of shortstop Troy Tulowitzki. On Tuesday night, it was the latter. Tulowitzki's siganture defensive play has always been the incredibly graceful backhand and jump-throw combo from deep in the hole at short. But over the years he's also proven to be just as graceful as his idol Derek Jeter at flagging down balls ticketed for center field. After chasing them down, he often punctuates the play with a standard pirouette and an accurate throw. On this Tulotastic play, however, Tulowitzki had to combine elements from both, using the pirouette and jump-throw together, to retire Miami's Bryan Petersen and create one of the smoothest defensive gems we've seen in 2012. That was the good.

 

Rangers-Mariners Preview (The Associated Press)

While their streak of leaving the yard in 15 consecutive games came to an end in the second of three against the Seattle Mariners, the AL West-leading Texas Rangers proved they're more than just a homer-hitting bunch.

 

Rockies-Marlins Preview (The Associated Press)

Carlos Zambrano is enjoying a fresh start with the Miami Marlins.

 

Nolasco sets win record as Miami beats Rockies 7-6 (The Associated Press)

MIAMI (AP) Ricky Nolasco overcame a rough start, pitched six innings and even drove in the tiebreaking runs. Then, on the verge of a Marlins record for career victories, he could only watch.

 

June 2012 Arizona Diamondbacks Schedule (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

The June 2012 Arizona Diamondbacks' schedule is an important one for the team to get back into contention in the National League West. Some early struggles have set the team back a few steps, but that's why the season is 162 games long.

 

Marlins' Nolasco takes third crack at franchise wins record (The SportsXchange)

Ricky Nolasco on Tuesday makes his third attempt to become the Miami Marlins' all-time wins leader.

 

Stephen Strasburg's long ball marks the game-changing moment of the week (Yahoo! Sports)

Stephen Strasburg had a big impact on the mound and at the plate last time out.

 

Stanton's slam lifts Marlins past Rockies, 7-4 (The Associated Press)

MIAMI (AP) With one swing, Giancarlo Stanton knocked out lights on the scoreboard, spoiled Jamie Moyer's first look at Marlins Park and put Miami on top to stay..

 

National League notebook -- Monday, May 21, 2012 (The SportsXchange)

Arizona: 3B Josh Bell's contract was purchased from Class AAA Reno, and manager Kirk Gibson said he will get a chance to start regularly for a while. Bell, a former top prospect of the Dodgers, was hitting .381 with four homers and 30 RBI in 26 games after being acquired from Baltimore in late April. Bell has spent parts of two seasons in the majors with the Orioles. With Bell as the starter, 3B Ryan Roberts will assume a bench role and also could play some second base, Gibson said. ... 3B Cody Ransom, who hit . ...

 

Another milestone for Moyer: 50 ballparks (The Associated Press)

MIAMI (AP) Colorado's Jamie Moyer has now pitched in 50 Major League ballparks.