C Nick Hundley is 7-for-17 in a six-game hitting streak. It ties his season-long streak. He has hit safely in 15 of his last 18 games, going 22-for-68 (.324).

C Nick Hundley, who celebrated his 33rd birthday Thursday, went 1-for-3. He has hit safely in 14 of his last 17 games, going 21-for-64 (.328) with five homers and 17 RBIs. Hundley was also reunited with former Padres batterymate Clayton Richard during the four times Richard batted Thursday. "We're close friends and our families are close," Richard said. "It was really great to see Nick again." But Richard didn't realize Thursday was also Hundley's birthday. "I didn't wish him a happy birthday," said Richard. "I guess I'm not such a good friend."

C Nick Hundley had not homered in over a month until he faced Orioles RHP Dylan Bundy on Wednesday. Hundley paid back his former team with his first round-tripper since June 23, and he snapped an 0-for-8 slide with the two-run shot in the sixth. "Fortunately, he made a mistake," Hundley said of Bundy. "He hadn't made too many mistakes to that point."

C Nick Hundley shook off the rust after a stint on the disabled list. In his second game back and some 24 hours after going 0-for-3, Hundley had a season-high three hits on Saturday, his first such game since last August. Hundley, an ex-Padre, usually plays well against his former team.

C Nick Hundley was activated from the 15-day disabled list Friday. He had been out since May 6 with a strained left oblique muscle. Hundley started against his former team and went 0-for-3 with a strikeout.

C Nick Hundley was activated from the disabled list Friday. He had been out since May 6 with a strained left oblique muscle.

C Nick Hundley (strained left oblique) was scheduled to begin a two-game rehab assignment Wednesday at Triple-A Albuquerque. A rainout Wednesday necessitated a doubleheader Thursday. Hundley played all seven innings, caught the first game and 1-for-3 with a double and two RBIs. As the designated hitter in the second game, Hundley went 0-for-3. If all goes well, Hundley will rejoin the Rockies at San Diego on Friday.

C Nick Hundley (strained left oblique) caught seven innings Thursday in the first game of a doubleheader and was scheduled to be the designated hitter in the second game for Triple-A Albuquerque. He went 1-for-3 with a two-run double and two strikeouts in the first game. If all goes well, he will rejoin the Rockies on Friday at San Diego.

C Nick Hundley (strained left oblique) was due to begin what could have been a two-game rehab assignment with Triple-A Albuquerque on Wednesday, but the game was rained out. Hundley played in his second extended spring game Tuesday and went 1-for-4 with a walk while catching six innings. He was scheduled to catch nine innings Wednesday and be the designated hitter Thursday before joining the Rockies on Friday in San Diego where he might be activated. Hundley has been on the 15-day disabled list since May 6.

C Nick Hundley (strained left oblique) will begin what could be a two-game rehab assignment Wednesday with Triple-A Albuquerque. Hundley played in his second extended spring game Tuesday and went 1-for-4 with a walk while catching six innings. He is scheduled to catch nine innings Wednesday and be the designated hitter Thursday before joining the Rockies on Friday in San Diego, where he might be activated. Hundley has been on the 15-day disabled list since May 6.

C Nick Hundley (strained left oblique) might join the Rockies on Friday at San Diego. He is scheduled to catch three innings and take seven at-bats on Monday and catch five innings with seven at-bats Tuesday at extended spring training. If he has no setbacks, Hundley is scheduled to play two rehab games for Triple-A Albuquerque, catching nine innings Wednesday and being the designated hitter Thursday. Hundley has been on the 15-day disabled list since May 6.

C Nick Hundley (strained left oblique) might join the team in San Diego on Friday. He's scheduled this week to play two games in extended spring training followed by two rehab games for Triple-A Albuquerque.

C Nick Hundley (strained left oblique) is scheduled to play Monday and Tuesday in extended spring training games and began a rehab assignment Wednesday with Triple-A Albuquerque. Hundley has been on the 15-day disabled list since May 6. If all goes well, he is expected to return to their Rockies during their next road trip that begins Friday at San Diego.

C Nick Hundley continues to move closer to getting back in the Rockies' lineup. He caught a bullpen session for RHP Chad Bettis on Thursday as he tries to recover from an oblique injury that has had him on the DL since May 7. As long as there are no ill effects from catching, his next activity will be trying to swing a bat. He is trying to be patient to avoid a recurrence of the injury after already missing 10 games this year because of a concussion.

C Nick Hundley (left oblique strain) did rehab work in a pool and continues to progress from the injury he suffered in batting practice May 4. Hundley strained his right oblique in 2011 and missed a month but does not think his current injury is as serious. "I did that in a game and tried to stay in," Hundley said. "I did this one in batting practice, so I was able to stop right away. Hopefully, it's shorter (time sidelined) rather than longer. You don't want to leave your teammates out there. I do everything I can to stay on the field. I've been rather healthy in my career, and I'm thankful for that."

C Nick Hundley was placed on the 15-day disabled list after having strained his left oblique during batting practice Thursday night.The injury was the second of the season for Hundley, who suffered a concussion in April. Hundley had been heating up before the oblique injury, having recorded three two-hit games in his last five starts.

C Nick Hundley was placed on the 15-day disabled list with a trained left oblique. Hundley suffered the injury in batting practice Thursday.

C Nick Hundley was in manager Walt Weiss' original starting lineup Thursday night, but he was a last-minute scratch after tweaking his left oblique in batting practice. Hundley said after the game he hopes the injury is not serious. He will be re-examined before Friday's game. Weiss said the club would consider a roster move if it appeared Hundley were going to be out a while.

C Nick Hundley (concussion) was activated and went 1-for-4 with a triple. He suffered a concussion when he was struck in the mask with a foul ball on April 13 and went on the seven-day concussion disabled list the following day. Hundley played two rehab games with Class A Modesto on Saturday and Sunday. He will be wearing a new mask that has additional padding in the jaw and forehead areas.

C Nick Hundley (concussion) was activated Monday.