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2024 Winter Meetings: Rockies GM Bill Schmidt Q&A, Day One DALLAS (Dec. 9) — Colorado Rockies general manager Bill Schmidt sat down for a question-and-answer session with the Rockies writers in attendance at the Winter Meetings. We learned much from Schmidt in the half-hour meeting about the Rockies’ current roster situation and goals. Position Updates […]

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 […]

Brenton Doyle crushing a homer for the Rockies in a win over the Angels

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Freeland Terrific, Doyle Clutch as Rockies Edge Angels

Rockies 2, Angels 1 ANAHEIM, Calif. (Jul. 31) — A Brenton Doyle homer in the eighth inning, combined with strong pitching performances from Kyle Freeland, Tyler Kinley, and Victor Vodnik led the Colorado Rockies past the Los Angeles Angels, 2–1, Wednesday night. Freeland scattered six hits across seven innings, allowing one run while striking out […]

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 […]

Nolan Jones of the Rockies diving for a ball against the Diamondbacks.

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Late Doubles Doom Rockies, Propel Diamondbacks

Diamondbacks 5, Rockies 3 DENVER, Apr. 10 — The Colorado Rockies had a 3–2 lead going into the seventh but couldn’t hang on, as a pair of back-breaking doubles off Rockies relievers led the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 5–3 win Wednesday afternoon. The late implosion wasted a Quality Start from Rockies left-hander Austin Gomber, who […]

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 […]

Rockies players celebrating a spring training victory over the White Sox

Blackmon, Goodman Lead Rockies Past White Sox in Cactus League Clash

Rockies 7, White Sox 3 SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (Mar. 24) — The Colorado Rockies defeated the Chicago White Sox, 7–3, in Cactus League play Sunday afternoon. Leading the Rockies offensively were Charlie Blackmon, who went 3-for-3 with a double and a run scored, and Hunter Goodman, who belted a three-run homer. Rockies – White Sox Game […]

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 […]