DENVER (AP) — Trevor Story is going over the top to get back on the field Joc Pederson Jersey , altering his throwing motion to take some of the stress off his sore right elbow.turned to the lineup Monday night after missing a week with the ailment. Story batted fifth as the playoff-chasing Rockies opened a four-game series against the Philadelphia Phillies.“It’s tough just sitting and watching,” Story said. “It’s not ideal. The timing of it was pretty brutal. Just really tried to keep my focus .on the treatment and getting better.”Story tweaked his elbow on a throw in the first inning Sept. 17 in Los Angeles and aggravated it on a swing in the fourth.“It’s gotten better every single day, and I’m ready to play,” Story said.Story has been practicing throwing from a more straightaway angle, which cuts down on elbow stress. He also worked on spin moves Sunday in Arizona and said “it felt good http://www.dodgersfanproshop.com/authentic-max-muncy-jersey ,” he said. “There are little things I can do to take pressure off.”At the plate, the elbow doesn’t really bother him.“But you can’t say so until the game,” he quickly added.The 25-year-old Story is in the midst of a breakout season, hitting .288 with 33 homers and 102 RBIs. He recently became the first shortstop in major league history with at least 40 doubles, 30 home runs and 25 steals in a season.His return couldn’t come at a more opportune time. The Rockies started Monday trailing the NL West-leading Dodgers by 1½ games. It’s a name that manager Bud Black was all too happy to pencil back into the heart of the order behind Nolan Arenado http://www.dodgersfanproshop.com/authentic-max-muncy-jersey , who has 34 homers and 103 RBIs this season.“He’s one of our best players. He plays a premium position and hits in the middle of the order. So it’s quite a presence we didn’t have for a week of games,” Black said. “He’s one of our core players and one of best in the National League.”In other Rockies health news, left-hander Tyler Anderson was scratched from his start after he experienced shoulder soreness and replaced by right-hander Jon Gray. Starter-turned-reliever Chad Bettis is slated to pitch Tuesday.“We decided to do what’s best for the team,” said Anderson, 6-9 with a 4.76 ERA this season. “It’s frustrating. I want to take the ball every fifth day. I can’t think about that now Sandy Koufax Jersey , I just have to think about getting back as quick as I can.” Day 2 of Spring Training and a televised game.Join the discussion."WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections Houston Astros NewsGame ThreadsHouston Astros Minor LeaguesAstros Game DayPodcastsGame Thread: Spring Training Day 2, Atlanta Braves @ Houston Astros. Feb 24, 12:05 CSTNew,153commentsDay 2 of Spring Training and a televised game.Join the discussion.CSTShareTweetShareShareGame Thread: Spring Training Day 2, Atlanta Braves @ Houston Astros. Feb 24 http://www.dodgersfanproshop.com/authentic-max-muncy-jersey , 12:05 CSTTroy Taormina-USA TODAY SportsLast year’s pleasant surprise, Framber Valdez, opens the game for Stros. At the time of this publication the Astros’ and Braves line ups have not been announced as well as the Braves opener.Playing concurrently with this game is a game with the Mets pitting Jacob deGrom against our own Rogelio Armenteros. This one will not be locally broadcast.The feature game for the day with Atlanta will be broadcast on radio on KBME 790 and on televison from ATT Sportsnet-SW.