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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.

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 […]

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

Colorado Rockies

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 […]

Pierce Johnson of the Colorado Rockies throwing a pitch.

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Pierce Johnson Living Dream as Trusted Reliever with His Hometown Rockies

Colorado Rockies

Pierce Johnson: A Trusted Reliever with His Hometown Rockies PHOENIX, May 31 — Making the majors is the fulfillment of a life-long dream. It becomes even more special when someone gets to play for the team he grew up watching and rooting for. Colorado Rockies reliever Pierce Johnson — a Denver native — is one […]

Members of the Colorado Rockies taking batting practice before their game against the Arizona Diamondbacks.

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Diamondbacks vs Rockies Pregame — Zac Gallen vs Kyle Freeland

Diamondbacks vs Rockies Pregame — May 30, 2023 PHOENIX, May 30 — It is Game Two of a four-game intradivision series between the host Arizona Diamondbacks and the visiting Colorado Rockies, which is the fifth game of a ten-game homestand for the Diamondbacks. For the Rockies, this is the second game of a seven-game road […]

Clayton Kershaw throws a pitch. His withdrawal from the tournament, top talent will still compete in the World Baseball Classic despite injury concerns from their respective pro clubs.

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World Baseball Classic Attracts Competitive Talent despite Injury Concerns

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World Baseball Classic Will Have Top Talent despite Injury Concerns PHOENIX, Feb. 17 — For a long time, the soccer world engaged in the “club versus country” debate whenever an international tournament rolled around. Professional clubs were hesitant to let their stars play in international tournaments for fear of injury. Eventually FIFA stepped in and […]