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Brenton Doyle scoring for the Rockies against the Diamondbacks
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Back-to-back Wild Pitches Doom Rockies against Diamondbacks

Diamondbacks 5, Rockies 4 PHOENIX (Aug. 12) — Back-to-back wild pitches in the bottom of the seventh flipped a 4–3 Colorado Rockies lead into a 5–4 Arizona Diamondbacks victory Monday night. The two mishaps spoiled the first major league start of Bradley Blalock, whom the Rockies landed in the trade that sent Nick Mears to […]

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Brenton Doyle and Ryan McMahon of the Rockies celebrate a two-run single by Kris Bryant against the Padres
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Rockies Rally, Down Padres; Doyle Robs Homer with Incredible Catch

Rockies 5, Padres 2 SAN DIEGO (Aug. 2) — The Colorado Rockies won their third straight game when they defeated the San Diego Padres, 5–2, Friday night in front of 44,393 at a sold-out Petco Park. The Rockies bounced back from a 2–1 deficit with a three-run sixth and padded their lead with another run […]

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A disappointed Peter Lambert of the Rockies leaves the field after walking in the winning run against the Athletics
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Rockies Blow Three Leads, Fall to Athletics

Athletics 10, Rockies 9 (11 Innings) OAKLAND, Calif. (May 23) — The Colorado Rockies blew three leads — two that were by four runs — en route to a 10–9 loss to the Oakland Athletics in 11 innings Thursday afternoon. All six Rockies relievers gave up runs, adding to their relief woes on the season. […]

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Thairo Estrada of the Giants hitting a home run against the Rockies
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Giants Rally to Snap Rockies Winning Streak at Seven

Giants 10, Rockies 5 SAN FRANCISCO (May 17) — A fifth-inning three-run homer by Thairo Estrada off Colorado Rockies starter Ryan Feltner turned the game around for the San Francisco Giants, who defeated the Rockies, 10–5, Friday night before 32,025 at Oracle Park. The come-from-behind Giants victory snapped the Rockies’ season-long winning streak at seven. […]

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Ezequiel Tovar of the Rockies celebrating a home run against the Blue Jays
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Rockies Blow Out Blue Jays for First-ever Win in Toronto

Rockies 12, Blue Jays 4 The Colorado Rockies pounded 20 hits, 11 for extra bases, en route to a 12–4 blowout victory over the host Toronto Blue Jays Friday night at the Rogers Centre. It was the first-ever win in Toronto for the Rockies franchise, coming in its tenth try. Rockies third baseman Ryan McMahon […]

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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.
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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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Ezequiel Tovar of the Rockies turning a double play against the Diamondbacks
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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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Nolan Jones of the Rockies, someone the 2024 preview is high on.
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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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