NL West

Ryan McMahon tagging out Corbin Carroll at third on a steal attempt, his knee atop the bag. Infielders are adopting this positioning to avoid obstruction.

How Infielders Are Avoiding Obstruction under New Enforcement Guidelines

How Infielders Are Avoiding Obstruction PHOENIX, Mar. 31 — When Colorado Rockies catcher Elias Diaz gunned down Arizona Diamondbacks speedster Corbin Carroll Friday night on a steal attempt at third base, there was some dispute over whether he was safe or out. The Diamondbacks challenged, but replay was inconclusive, so the call stood. What was […]

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Lourdes Gurriel Jr of the Diamondbacks stealing second against the Rockies

Miscues Doom Rockies against Diamondbacks in Series Finale

Diamondbacks 5, Rockies 1 PHOENIX, Mar. 31 — With a chance to salvage a series split with the Arizona Diamondbacks, the Colorado Rockies instead put on an Easter Parade of errors in a 5–1 loss. “It was rough today. Very, very uncharacteristic of our group, who takes a lot of pride in defense,” manager Bud […]

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Ezequiel Tovar of the Rockies turning a double play against the Diamondbacks

Big Fifth Inning Leads Rockies Past Diamondbacks for First Win of Season

Rockies 9, Diamondbacks 4 PHOENIX, Mar. 30 — The Colorado Rockies rode a five-run fifth inning to a 9–4 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks Saturday night. They clubbed 10 hits en route to the win, their first of the 2024 campaign. Austin Gomber allowed four runs on six hits, including two homers, while walking three […]

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Merrill Kelly of the Diamondbacks pitching against the Rockies

Kelly, Diamondbacks Too Much for Rockies

Diamondbacks 7, Rockies 3 PHOENIX, Mar. 29 — Merrill Kelly struck out eight and walked none across 6 2/3 innings, leading the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 7–3 win over the visiting Colorado Rockies Friday night. Kelly held the Rockies to one run on three hits, with the lone run coming on a home run by […]

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Ketel Marte of the Diamondbacks diving into home against the Rockies

Diamondbacks Trounce Rockies after Record-breaking Third Inning

Diamondbacks 16, Rockies 1 PHOENIX, Mar. 28 — The Arizona Diamondbacks rode a record-breaking third inning to a 16–1 blowout victory over the visiting Colorado Rockies Thursday evening. Rockies starting pitcher Kyle Freeland had a nightmare of an outing, allowing 10 runs on 10 hits while walking one and striking out two across 2 1/3 […]

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Nolan Jones of the Rockies, someone the 2024 preview is high on.

Colorado Rockies Preview 2024 — Climbing Back up the Mountain

Colorado Rockies Preview 2024 The Colorado Rockies open 2024 on the heels of the worst season in franchise history (59–103), one that saw them lose 100+ games for the first time ever. They enter 2024 mostly healthy, with the exception of two starting pitchers and two relievers. They do, however, have some young, athletic players […]

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2024 San Diego Padres Season Preview

2024 San Diego Padres Season Preview

The 2024 San Diego Padres look to rebound from 2023’s disappointment, where they missed out on the postseason with a third-place finish in the National League West. The day after the 2023 season ended, Padres chairman and owner Peter Seidler released a statement stating, “The Padres organization will learn from this season and emerge in […]

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Dodgers Agree to Contract Extension with Will Smith

The Los Angeles Dodgers haven’t finished spending yet. After an offseason where they spent almost $1 billion in free agency, most notably Shohei Ohtani, the team has extended All-Star catcher Will Smith to a 10 year, $140 million deal. The new contract buys out his last year of arbitration and keeps him in Dodger Blue […]

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