One hundred games into the season, the Rockies own a 43-57 record. Naturally, next season is on their minds. At least part of the time.
In that context, manager Bud Black received a boost Tuesday.
He watched right-hander Peter Lambert, who’s working his way back from Tommy John surgery, throw a 25-pitch, live bullpen session. Black came away thrilled with what he saw.
“He pitched with a pretty good intensity and a pretty good effort level,” Black said. “He threw the ball well. I was really, really encouraged and excited for him. Peter felt good. Really good news coming out of today.