Todd Helton’s No. 17 to be retired by Rockies on Aug. 17
DENVER — The Colorado Rockies will retire former first baseman Todd Helton’s No. 17 on Aug. 17.
The club announced its promotional schedule Thursday and it includes a three-day weekend honoring Helton, who retired at the end of last season.
Helton will be honored in a ceremony on Aug. 17 before the Rockies play the Cincinnati Reds.
Also, Root Sports announced former Rockies outfielder Ryan Spilborghs will join its Rockies broadcast team this season.
Spilborghs played a key role in the Rockies’ 2007 World Series run and had considered resuming his career with the Rockies on a minor league contract this season before deciding to retire and go into broadcasting. He’ll be a part of the team’s pregame and postgame shows.
DENVER, CO – SEPTEMBER 25: Todd Helton hits a homerun off of Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Jake Peavy the start of action in Denver. The Colorado Rockies hosted the Boston Red Sox and said farewell to longtime first baseman Todd Helton, who recently announced his retirement following this season. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)