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Helton’s 500th double leads Rockies to win over Arizona
DENVER — Todd Helton hit a go-ahead homer in the eighth inning and drove in a run with his 500th career double, lifting the Colorado Rockies to a 4-3 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday. Carlos Gonzalez, who’s been mired in a slump that’s cost him playing time, had two doubles and scored twice…
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From Sky Sox to Rockies: three players’ tales
Opening day for Matt Daley, Josh Fogg and Carlos Gonzalez was spent shivering in front of an “announced” crowd of 2,414 at Security Service Field, where the 49 degrees at first pitch seemed balmy compared with the later innings. Fast forwarding a bit, the trio went to work Monday at Coors Field before 40,444 fans…
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Opinion: Career move pays off for Rockies’ minor-league instructor
Tulsa, Okla. • Dave Hajek looked forward to his work after work. After spending days in front of his computer at a Colorado Springs architectural firm, where he specialized in drafting, he traveled to batting cages to work with young batters. He revealed secrets learned during his decade in professional baseball, which included 12 at-bats…
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Series preview: Nationals at Rockies
The Washington Nationals come to Denver on a two-game winning streak. But they are still the worst team in the majors (.304 winning percentage) and a distant 18 games back in the NL East. GAME 16:40 p.m. today, FSN, 850 AMWashington’s Craig Stammen (1-3, 5.44 ERA) vs. Colorado’s Jason Marquis (10-5, 3.87) GAME 26:40 p.m.…
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Torrealbas have a new perspective on life
Father’s Day took on a new meaning this year for Yorvit Torrealba. The Rockies catcher, in Colorado Springs on a rehabilitation assignment, beamed with emotion Sunday when asked what he did last weekend to celebrate the occasion with his 11-year-old son, Yorvit Eduardo. “Absolutely nothing,” he said. “Just the fact that in the morning, before…
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Tracy, Rockies have cleared all hurdles
DENVER • When Jim Tracy replaced Clint Hurdle as Colorado’s manager, general manager Dan O’Dowd said he wasn’t expecting miracles.The Rockies were 10 games under .500 and threatening to become irrelevant.Surprise!The Rockies won 19 of their first 24 under their new skipper, including an incredible 17-1 streak.Tracy likes to deflect credit, but there’s no hiding…
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Rockies’ cruise as Cook collects franchise-record 59th win
ANAHEIM, Calif. • Brad Hawpe celebrated his 30th birthday with a three-run homer, Seth Smith also went deep and the Colorado Rockies beat the Los Angeles Angels 11-1 on Monday for their 17th victory in 18 games and club-record ninth straight on the road.The Angels tied a club record with six wild pitches — all…
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The son also rises
Eric Young Jr. is fast enough to run away from almost anything. But all that speed won’t help him escape his 5-foot-9 namesake’s shadow, which, thanks in large part to the position of the son, just might roll out like a dark carpet that stretches as long as Eric Jr. plays his father’s game. And…
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Series preview: Pirates at Rockies
Colorado takes a break from interleague play for a three-game set with Pittsburgh at Coors Field in Denver. The Pirates, who are 9-7 in June, won two of three games against the Rockies last month at PNC Park. Only 14-23 away from home, Pittsburgh is six games back in the National League Central. GAME 17:10…
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Series preview: Rays at Rockies
The American League’s hottest team comes to Denver to face the National League’s hottest team in a three-game series. Reigning AL champion Tampa Bay is riding a season-high five-game winning streak. The Rays are outscoring opponents 37-16 during that stretch. The Rockies have won 11 straight – matching their longest streak in franchise history, completed…