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New York Yankees right-hander Gerrit Cole will miss at least one month of the regular season with an elbow injury. This development was first reported by MLB Network insider Jon Heyman. Several Yankees doctors have viewed Cole’s preliminary film. While a tear in his ulnar collateral ligament hasn’t been detected, there’s enough concern about the […]

Cole Ragans of the Royals pitching to Ezequiel Tovar of the Rockies

Rockies Outlast Royals for Cactus League Win

Rockies 4, Royals 2 SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (Mar. 12) — A two-run single by Elias Diaz, combined with a two-run homer by Coco Montes, gave the Colorado Rockies a 4–2 Cactus League victory over the visiting Kansas City Royals Tuesday afternoon at Salt River Fields. Rockies – Royals Game Summary The Royals took a 2–0 lead […]

Rockies handshake line after win over Brewers

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Rockies Rally to Cactus League Win over Brewers

Rockies 3, Brewers 1 SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (Mar. 10) — An RBI single by Brendan Rodgers in the sixth, combined with an RBI triple by Sterlin Thompson and RBI single by Jordan Beck, gave the Colorado Rockies a 3–1 Cactus League victory over the visiting Milwaukee Brewers Sunday afternoon at Salt River Fields. Rockies – Brewers […]

The Texas Rangers meet on the mound during a pitching change against the Colorado Rockies.

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Rockies, Rangers Battle to a Cactus League Tie

Rockies 6, Rangers 6 (Tie) SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (Mar. 6) — The Colorado Rockies and Texas Rangers played a back-and-forth game Wednesday afternoon at Salt River Fields, ultimately settling for a 6–6 tie. Davis Wendzel batted 2-for-2 with two RBI for the visiting Rangers, with home runs from Adolis Garcia and Blaine Crim adding to the […]

Drew Smyly throws the first pitch of the Cubs–Rockies Cactus League game on February 29, 2024.

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Rockies Outlast Cubs in Cactus League Slugfest

Rockies 10, Cubs 9 MESA, Ariz. (Feb. 29) — The Colorado Rockies edged the Chicago Cubs, 10–9, in Cactus League play Thursday afternoon at Sloan Park. Rockies shortstop Ezequiel Tovar batted 3-for-3 from the leadoff spot, a triple shy of the cycle with two runs scored and a run batted in. “Big day. Three hits, […]

Jordan Beck of the Rockies batting against the Dodgers in a Cactus League game.

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Dodgers Ride Five-Run Eighth to Win over Rockies

Dodgers 9, Rockies 4 SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (Feb. 26) — A five-run eighth inning broke a 4–4 tie and gave the Los Angeles Dodgers a 9–4 win over the host Colorado Rockies in Cactus League play Monday afternoon. The Dodgers took a 1–0 lead against Rockies starter John Curtiss in the top of the first when […]

Aaron Schunk of the Rockies stealing second against the Athletics.

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Rockies Use Pitching and Speed in Victory over Athletics

Rockies 5, Athletics 1 MESA, Ariz. (Feb. 24) — A deep Michael Toglia home run to the berm in right field, coupled with a three-run outburst in the eighth inning, led the split-squad Colorado Rockies to a 5–1 victory over the host Oakland Athletics in Cactus League play Saturday afternoon at Hohokam Stadium. Rockies starting […]

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, […]