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Colorado Rockies Sign Wade Davis to be New Closer
Wade Davis, the right-handed closer who recorded 32 saves last season for the Chicago Cubs, agreed to sign a three year contract with the National League West Colorado Rockies. On Friday, the team announced the deal of $52 million... More of this article »
Greg Holland Out For Rockies Following Kitchen Incident
Greg Holland has had a great bounce-back season as the Colorado Rockies closer, but that was put on pause this week thanks to one of his kitchen knives. Holland leads Major League Baseball in saves with 33, but cut the index finger... More of this article »
Colorado Rockies Add to Bullpen in Trade for Pat Neshek
On Wednesday, the Colorado Rockies helped their beleaguered bullpen by acquiring Pat Neshek a right-handed reliever from the Philadelphia Phillies in exchange for three Rockies minor leaguers. The Phillies received Jose Gomez a shortstop,... More of this article »
Game Winning Home Run Completes Nolan Arenado Cycle
With one swing of the bat, Colorado Rockies third baseman Nolan Arenado gave his team a thrilling win and finished off his quest to hit a rare feat – the cycle. Arenado’s three-run walk off home run in the bottom of the ninth inning... More of this article »
Colorado Rockies Bullpen Helping Them to NL West Lead
A home stand of six games convinced Greg Holland the new closer for the Colorado Rockies that he was playing in conditions that were not found anywhere other than at Coors Field and he would have to adjust to those conditions. Holland... More of this article »
Ian Desmond Remains Positive Despite Hand Surgery
Ian Desmond is now driving a golf cart around the Scottsdale Colorado Rockies complex to watch his teammates take part in practice. He can drive the cart with his right hand but his left his wrapped up following surgery. Desmond had... More of this article »
Rockies Reach Agreement with DJ LeMahieu on two-year deal
Arbitration season in Major League Baseball reached a conclusion just as pitchers and catchers are reporting to spring training. The Colorado Rockies inked 27-year-old All-Star second baseman DJ LeMahieu to a two-year, $7.8 million... More of this article »
Could the Colorado Rockies Deal Carlos Gonzalez?
It’s been a rough year for the Colorado Rockies. They got out to a nice start, but things have been downhill from there. As of now they own a 43-62 record, which puts them in last place in the NL West. While they have several... More of this article »
Bautista, Tulowitzki Captains For New HR Derby Format
NEW YORK, N.Y. – With the 2014 All-Star Game and all its festivities just around the corner Major League Baseball announced a new format and the team captains for the 20th annual Gillette Home Run Derby on Monday. Jose Bautista... More of this article »
Three Teams That Could Be Turnaround Stories in 2014
Nearly every year, a team that wasn’t a contender the previous year comes out of the woodwork and surprises everybody by making the playoffs. Last season it was the Cleveland Indians who improved from 68-94 to 92-70, and claimed... More of this article »
Colorado Rockies Reach Agreement With Drew Stubbs
Bolstered by his combination of power, speed and range in the outfield, Drew Stubbs has been an intriguing player who has yet to fully harness his talents over give Major League seasons with the Cincinnati Reds and Cleveland Indians. The... More of this article »
Rockies Trades Land Drew Stubbs and Franklin Morales
The Colorado Rockies have made two trades. In one deal they acquired lefthanded pitcher Franklin Morales from the Boston Red Sox in exchange for infielder Jonathan Herrera. Ian Brown and Thomas Harding of MLB.com reported the... More of this article »
Colorado Rockies Reach Agreement with Justin Morneau
The Colorado Rockies reached an agreement with free-agent first baseman Justin Morneau on a two-year deal worth approximately $13 million, according to Jon Heyman of CBS Sports Morneau hit .259/.323/.411 with 17 homers in 2013 with... More of this article »
Houston Astros Acquire Dexter Fowler From Colorado Rockies
The Houston Astros have acquired outfielder Dexter Fowler from the Colorado Rockies in exchange for outfielder Brandon Barnes and right-hander Jordan Lyles. The Astros will also receive a player to be named later. Fowler hit .263... More of this article »
Rockies Carlos Gonzalez Hits DL with Finger Sprain
Colorado Rockies outfielder Carlos Gonzalez has been placed on the disabled list with a finger sprain. Gonzalez has suffered with the sprain on his right middle finger off and on for the past month. He will be eligible to return... More of this article »
Mark Appel, Jonathan Gray to Make Pro Debuts in Early July
Top picks in the 2013 MLB First-Year Player Draft Mark Appel and Jonathan Gray are scheduled to make their professional debuts in early July. Appel, first-overall pick by the Houston Astros out of Stanford University, signed with the... More of this article »
Roy Oswalt Set to Make 2013 Debut with Rockies
The Colorado Rockies have officially announced that Roy Oswalt will start on Thursday against the Washington Nationals, marking the 2013 season debut for Oswalt. After signing a minor league contract with Colorado on May 2, Oswalt... More of this article »
Rockies Troy Tulowitzki Has Broken Rib – Headed for DL
Troy Tulowitzki was diagnosed with a broken rib in his right side after an MRI on Thursday night and will be headed to the disabled list. Tulowitzki left Thursday’s game with Washington in the eighth inning after diving for... More of this article »
Carlos Gonzalez Leaves Game After Being Hit By Foul Ball
Colorado Rockies outfielder Carlos Gonzalez was forced to leave the game after being hit with a foul ball in the lower left leg off the bat of Jordan Pacheco while he was on deck. Gonzalez laid writhing in pain and was attended to... More of this article »
Third Overall Pick Jonathan Gray Signs with Colorado Rockies
Third-overall draft pick in the 2013 MLB Amateur Draft, Jonathan Gray, agreed to terms with the Colorado Rockies on Thursday. Although complete details regarding terms and conditions of the signing are to be determined, Gray is reported... More of this article »
Rockies’ Nolan Arenado Hits Walk Off Homerun, Sinks Padres
Colorado Rockies third baseman Nolan Arenado had been in an extended slump and may have been breaking out of it in a big way in a wild 10-9 win on Friday night over the Padres. Arenado was 2 for 5, entering the ninth inning with... More of this article »
Carlos Gonzalez and Troy Tulowitzki Combine For 5 HR’s vs Reds
Carlos Gonzalez tied his career high with three home runs and and Troy Tulowitzki went 5-for-5 with a pair of homers and the Colorado Rockies hammered the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ballpark. Gonzalez ended up going 3-for-5... More of this article »
Michael Cuddyer Drives in Troy Tulowitzki in 9th, Rockies Win 2-1
In a game that saw little offense from either team, the Colorado Rockies would edge the Houston Astros in the ninth inning on a Michael Cuddyer RBI single, cementing a 2-1 victory. Rockies starter Jorge De La Rosa and Astros starter... More of this article »
Carlos Gonzalez Homers, Triples in Rockies Win
Carlos Gonzalez continues to slug for the Colorado Rockies. In Wednesday’s 4-1 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks, Gonzalez would go 2-for-4 with a triple and a home run, driving in two of the four runs scored by the Colorado... More of this article »
Troy Tulowitzki Homer Leads Rockies Over Cardinals
Jorge De La Rosa took a no-hitter into the seventh inning and Troy Tulowitzki smacked his eighth home run of 2013 to help the Rockies beat the Cardinals 8-2 on Sunday. The Rockies had been held scoreless for 28 consecutive innings... More of this article »
Starting Pitching: More MLB Teams Embracing Small Market Model
Regarding the subject of signing free agent starting pitchers, it is “buyer beware” for Major League teams. It is rare that a club gets what it pays for. Ask the San Francisco Giants, who signed Barry Zito to a seven-year,... More of this article »