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Locked in: MLB set for delayed openers after a long winter

It'll end up being 157 days between the moment Freddie Freeman and the Atlanta Braves won last year's World Series and the start of the 2022 baseball season. Everything in between? Tough to ...

DATE: Apr 7, 2022 | CATEGORY: AP Sports

Blackmon back atop the Colorado order, where he set records

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Charlie Blackmon, the most prolific leadoff hitter in Colorado history, is back at the top of the order this season. He is all in. “I’ll be comfortable there, no problem,...

DATE: Apr 1, 2022 | CATEGORY: AP Sports

Alex Colomé has clear path to be Colorado Rockies' closer

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz (AP) — Alex Colomé identifies as a closer, and he has a clear path to that role in the Colorado bullpen. If the Rockies aren't ready to bestow the title, he understands. “On...

DATE: Mar 25, 2022 | CATEGORY: Sports

Rockies agree to contracts with McMahon, Bryant

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – Infielder Ryan McMahon and the Colorado Rockies agreed Monday to a $70 million, six-year contract that avoided salary arbitration. McMahon gets $5 million this season, $9...

DATE: Mar 22, 2022 | CATEGORY: AP Sports

Sho-case: Shohei Ohtani gets All-Star win for AL, bats, too

DENVER (AP) — A Sho-case for Shohei Ohtani became a grand stage for Vladimir Guerrero Jr., too. Ohtani unleashed his 100 mph heat while pitching a perfect inning for the win in becoming bas...

DATE: Jul 13, 2021 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Politics brought the All-Star Game to Denver. Here’s how sports leaders donated to campaigns.

Rockies owner Dick Monfort has donated thousands in recent years, much of it to Republicans

DATE: Jul 12, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Gray strikes out 7 as Rockies beat Rangers 10-6

DENVER – Jon Gray struck out seven over a season-high seven solid innings and was backed by a 14-hit attack as the Colorado Rockies beat the Texas Rangers 10-6 on Sunday. Gray (1-...

DATE: Aug 16, 2020 | CATEGORY: Sports

Major League Baseball delays opening day until at least mid-May

Becomes first significant delay since 1995

DATE: Mar 16, 2020 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Major League Baseball stars hammer Rob Manfred after tongue-in-cheek comment

Commissioner called championship trophy ‘piece of metal’

DATE: Feb 17, 2020 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Nolan Arenado ready to get to work with Rockies

All-Star third baseman moves forward despite frustrations

DATE: Feb 16, 2020 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Major League Baseball considering expanding playoffs to 14 teams

Postseason reached current format in 2012

DATE: Feb 10, 2020 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Boston Red Sox agree to trade Mookie Betts, David Price to Dodgers

BOSTON – The Red Sox have agreed to trade 2018 AL MVP Mookie Betts to the Los Angeles Dodgers, packaging the star outfielder with left-hander David Price in a salary dump that is expected to...

DATE: Feb 4, 2020 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports