The Rockies and Diamondbacks play one another in their 2024 Cactus League opener.
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Rockies Blank Diamondbacks to Open 2024 Cactus League Play for Both Teams

Rockies 3, Diamondbacks 0 SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (Feb. 23) — Seven Colorado Rockies pitchers combined to strike out 16, leading their team to a 3–0 victory over the defending National League champion Arizona Diamondbacks Friday afternoon in Cactus League play. The Rockies limited the Diamondbacks to five hits and three walks while striking out seven. Offensively, […]

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Nolan Jones stealing second base. Jones led the Rockies in stolen bases in 2023.
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Rockies: Expect More Stolen Bases in 2024

Expect More Rockies Stolen Bases in 2024 SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (Feb. 22) — One of the areas where the Colorado Rockies were lacking in 2023 was stolen bases. A combination of the new rules and the younger, speedier players coming up across the league has made stolen bases see a bigger role in games. With teams […]

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Liam Hendriks, Red Sox Agree to Deal

The Boston Red Sox have upgraded their bullpen, as they agreed to terms with All-Star closer Liam Hendriks Monday morning. The two sides agreed to a two-year contract worth $10 million, a source told MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand. Chris Cotillo of MassLive was first to report the Red Sox were closing in on a deal with […]

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Diamondbacks Add Outfielder Randal Grichuk

The defending National League Champion Arizona Diamondbacks have found their right-handed hitter in former St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Randal Grichuk. He signed a one-year deal worth $2 million with a mutual option. Grichuk started last season with the Colorado Rockies where he hit .308 with eight home runs in before being traded to the Los […]

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Justin Lawrence of the Colorado Rockies warming up prior to pitcher workouts.
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Justin Lawrence Ready for a Strong 2024 Season

Justin Lawrence Ready for a Strong Season SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (Feb. 15) — Colorado Rockies reliever Justin Lawrence comes into Spring Training 2024 on a mission to dominate from start to finish. With the injury to Daniel Bard, he is among the candidates to be the closer, a role he had for a while in 2023. […]

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Josh Jung to Miss Time with Calf Strain

The Texas Rangers got some tough news to start spring training, as third baseman Josh Jung has had a setback. Kennedi Landry of MLB.com was the first to report this development. Jung had some discomfort while fielding ground balls Friday morning after arriving in Surprise, Ariz., earlier that day. He underwent an MRI, showing a […]

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Adolis Garcia, Rangers Avoid Arbitration

The Texas Rangers have agreed to terms on a new contract with Adolis Garcia, a source tells MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand. The new agreement, which is pending a physical, is for two years and is worth $14 million with potential for bonuses based on performance. The club has not confirmed the deal. The two sides were […]

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Jose Altuve
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Jose Altuve, Astros Agree to Contract Extension

The Houston Astros have agreed to terms with veteran second baseman Jose Altuve on a five-year contract extension. This development was first reported by Chandler Rome of The Athletic. The extension will go into effect in 2025 and run through the 2029 campaign. The deal guarantees Altuve $125 million over that stretch of time. Bob […]

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