Wisler falters in 6th as Rockies beat Braves, 8-4
Matt Wisler felt great about his first five innings Saturday night. Things went south for the Atlanta Braves right-hander in the sixth. Wisler allowed just two hits and one mistake through five, but...
View ArticleRockies’ Trevor Story sets NL record for homers by rookie shortstop
Move over Tulo, it’s Story time. Rockies rookie Trevor Story blasted a two-run homer off Atlanta right-hander Matt Wisler in the second inning Saturday night to break the National League record for...
View ArticleRockies’ Trevor Story bashes two homers, breaks NL rookie record for shortstop
As Trevor Story rounded first base, he gave a subtle fist pump. No, he wasn’t celebrating his historic 25th home run, nor blast No. 26 that came later. Rather, he was jubilant over his two-run single...
View ArticleSixth inning dooms Braves again in loss to Rockies
DENVER – The sixth inning has doomed the Braves in each of the first three games of their four-game series against the Rockies, and Saturday it also ruined what had been a strong performance by Matt...
View ArticleRockies hang on after Gray's gem vs. Braves
DENVER -- In a rematch of a pitcher's duel from five days prior against Julio Teheran, the Rockies' Jon Gray got the upper hand. The rookie right-hander tossed seven brilliant innings and closer Carlos...
View ArticleBraves edged out by Rox after Teheran's injury
DENVER -- In a rematch of a pitcher's duel from five days prior against Julio Teheran, the Rockies' Jon Gray got the upper hand. The rookie right-hander tossed seven brilliant innings and closer Carlos...
View ArticleTrevor Story nails record-tying HR, Jon Gray ace-like in Rockies’ nail-biting...
Two days shy of the greatest game in Rockies history — that game, the purple chin-slide winner — Troy Tulowitzki nailed a grand slam against Arizona to set a National League rookie home run record for...
View ArticleRockies undergo an overhaul in 2015 (Colorado Rockies)
(Source: Colorado Rockies) Not long afterward, the same old reality of pitching struggles and injuries, rough road trips and lower-division finishes set in. 2015 Year in Review 2016 Outlook However,...
View ArticleGame 163: In 2007, Rockies shocked the Padres in Rocktober fashion
Former Rockies reliever Matt Herges spent 11 seasons in the big leagues, yet there is one glorious moment he carries like a treasured keepsake. On Oct. 1, 2007, in the top of the 11th inning of the...
View ArticleHomers still play with new Coors Field fences
DENVER -- Even though Rockies third baseman Nolan Arenado tied for the National League lead in home runs with 41 in 2016, Coors Field actually lowered his totals. Higher fencing in right-center field...
View ArticleTrevor Story writing unprecedented first chapter to Rockies career
DENVER -- The jerseys worn to Coors Field on Friday afternoon for the Colorado Rockies home opener were mostly relics, celebrations of days gone by featuring names like Helton, Walker, Tulowitzki and...
View ArticleA look at baseball's greatest teams _ one for each franchise
The 2017 baseball season has in many ways been defined by the dominance of three teams. The Houston Astros, Los Angeles Dodgers and Cleveland Indians all surpassed 100 wins, each enjoying extended runs...
View ArticleTop 100 most influential Canadians in baseball in 2015
As a memorable 2015 drew to a close it was easy to decide the most influential Canadian in baseball. Sure, about as easy as initially knowing what was going when Russell Martin’s threw to the mound...
View ArticleRockies’ hopes high, but big questions remain, as they open 25th spring training
Salt River Fields at Talking Stick in Scottsdale, Ariz., is the jewel of Cactus League baseball. Modern, sleek and spacious, it has everything a major-league team could want. Last spring, former...
View ArticleSaturday’s MLB boxes and capsules
American Blue Jays 15, Tigers 1 Edwin Encarnacion hit three home runs and drove in nine runs as East-leading Toronto routed visiting Detroit. Encarnacion extended his hitting streak to 24 games, the...
View ArticleRockies undergo an overhaul in 2015
DENVER -- Sometimes change takes a while. The Rockies entered 2015 with a bright first-year general manager in Jeff Bridich, and the very beginning looked new and different. Righty Kyle Kendrick threw...
View ArticleMy 2016 MLB Predictions
Yes, it’s that time of the year yet again. The 2016 MLB season begins on Sunday with four games including a rematch of the 2015 World Series between the Kansas City Royals and the New York Mets. The...
View ArticleInside Baseball: More GMs and managers on the hot seat; plus notes
Eight general managers have been fired, released or vacated their positions within the past 15 months, and the likelihood is that one or two more will go before the year's up. Many of the departed...
View ArticleRockies facing big questions in 2nd half (Colorado Rockies)
(Source: Colorado Rockies) The Rockies are in an odd spot. They have gambled on their strong offense carrying them to contention, but they will need a major surge -- even in a division with no team...
View Article10 years after Rocktober, is Trevor Story ready to fill Troy Tulowitzki’s big...
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Trevor Story listens patiently to questions about himself. He takes time to answer, but is careful not to reveal too much, careful not to sound like a braggart. Still, it’s clear...
View ArticleFantasy preview gives you control of your dreams
Projected 2017 stats & fantasy value (in $, based on 12-team mixed-league budget of $260) listed below for each player. 1 Mike Trout OF | Angels | $48 .305, 118 R, 36 HR, 104 RBI, 25 SB Superstar...
View ArticleFantasy preview: Prepare for your draft (MLB - Major League Baseball)
(Source: MLB - Major League Baseball) Projected 2017 stats & fantasy value (in $, based on 12-team mixed-league budget of $260) listed below for each player. 1 Mike Trout OF | Angels | $48 .305,...
View ArticleAre you draft ready? Check out our rankings (MLB - Major League Baseball)
(Source: MLB - Major League Baseball) Projected 2017 stats & fantasy value (in $, based on 12-team mixed-league budget of $260) listed below for each player. 1 Mike Trout OF | Angels | $48 .305,...
View ArticleDon't sweat it: Fantasy preview is here (MLB - Major League Baseball)
(Source: MLB - Major League Baseball) Projected 2017 stats & fantasy value (in $, based on 12-team mixed-league budget of $260) listed below for each player. 1 Mike Trout OF | Angels | $48 .305,...
View ArticleFantasy Player Preview: Dominate your draft (MLB - Major League Baseball)
(Source: MLB - Major League Baseball) Projected 2017 stats & fantasy value (in $, based on 12-team mixed-league budget of $260) listed below for each player. 1 Mike Trout OF | Angels | $48 .305,...
View ArticleStory's 2 home runs leads Rockies over Braves, 8-4
Trevor Story hit two home runs to set an NL rookie record for shortstops and the Colorado Rockies beat the Atlanta Braves 8-4 on Saturday night. Story had four hits including his 25th and 26th homers...
View ArticleWant to dominate your fantasy draft? (MLB - Major League Baseball)
(Source: MLB - Major League Baseball) Projected 2016 stats listed below for each player. Dollar value represents current fantasy value (based on $260 budget). Hitters will earn additional defensive...
View ArticleHow to dominate your fantasy draft (MLB - Major League Baseball)
(Source: MLB - Major League Baseball) Projected 2016 stats listed below for each player. Dollar value represents current fantasy value (based on $260 budget). Hitters will earn additional defensive...
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