Black was in his ninth season with the Rockies when he was let go on May 11 following a win against the San Diego Padres, the Rockies were 7-33 at the time. Black was replaced by

As the Minnesota Twins descend into non-contender status, team decision-makers should strongly consider parting ways with one of the club's more impressive first-half performers.

The Twins enjoyed a stroll in the ballpark Sunday, waltzing to a 7-1 victory over the walk-happy Rockies. Colorado pitchers issued four leadoff walks — three by starter German Marquez — and Minnesota hit four home runs, denying Colorado a rare three-game sweep at Coors Field.

Minnesota Twins ace Joe Ryan struck out 11 over seven innings on Sunday afternoon as the Twins beat the Colorado Rockies 7-1. The Twins moved to 48-51 with the

He went seven innings, allowing three runs on six hits with three strikeouts and just one walk. He allowed just two hits after the second inning, induced two crucial double plays, and threw 78 pitches. It was the fourth time a Rockies starter has gone seven innings this season and the first since Germán Márquez on May 22.

BOTTOM LINE: The Minnesota Twins play the Colorado Rockies after Ryan Jeffers had four hits against the Rockies on Friday. Colorado is 23-74 overall and 11-36 in home games. The Rockies have gone 16-33 in games when they record eight or more hits.

Jordan Beck homered and finished a double shy of hitting for the cycle, Ryan McMahon also went deep, and the Colorado Rockies beat the Minnesota Twins 6-4 in Denver on Friday night.