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• Helton apologizes during news conference at training camp

  February 18, 2013 12:00 AM

  SCOTTSDALE - A very apologetic Todd Helton faced the cameras Sunday as he arrived at the Rockies spring training camp. The 39-year-old first baseman emphasized his embarrassment when talking about his arrest earlier this month for suspicion of drunk driving. Helton fought back tears when he was asked about... more »

• Tulo's 9th inning homer lifts Rockies to 5-3 Opening Day win

  April 6, 2012 10:37 PM

  HOUSTON (AP) - Pinch runner Eric Young scored the go-ahead run on an error in the eighth inning and Troy Tulowitzki homered in the ninth to lift the Colorado Rockies to a 5-3 win over the error-prone Houston Astros on Friday night. The game was tied 3-3 when Ramon Hernandez... more »

• Rockies claim RHP Ottavino off waivers

  April 3, 2012 7:51 PM

  DENVER (AP) - The Colorado Rockies have claimed right-handed pitcher Adam Ottavino off waivers from the St. Louis Cardinals. The Rockies optioned the 26-year-old former first-round draft pick to Triple-A Colorado Springs. Ottavino has an 0-2 record with an 8.46 ERA in five career major league games for St. Louis,... more »

• Pitcher Jamie Moyer joins Rockies rotation at 49

  March 30, 2012 10:42 PM

  Opening day is still a week away but the Colorado Rockies have already made history by bringing left handed pitcher Jamie Moyer into the starting rotation. At 49 years old, Moyer is now in a position to become the oldest pitcher ever to win a major league game. According... more »

• Betancourt signs 2-year extension with Rockies

  January 26, 2012 2:39 AM

  DENVER (AP) - The Colorado Rockies and right-handed reliever Rafael Betancourt have agreed on a new contract that runs through 2013 with an option for 2014. The 36-year-old Betancourt was already under contract for this season and had a $4.25 million mutual option for 2013. The Denver Post reported recently... more »

• Rockies sign veteran pitcher to minor league deal

  January 20, 2012 3:29 AM

  DENVER (AP) - Jamie Moyer has agreed to terms on a minor league contract with an invite to the Colorado Rockies' spring training, pending a physical. The 49-year-old lefty didn't play last season after undergoing Tommy John surgery on his throwing elbow. Moyer has played 24 major league seasons, starting... more »

• Rockies trade Reynolds for Tracy's son

  January 6, 2012 3:47 AM

  DENVER (AP) - The Colorado Rockies have acquired a minor league infielder that manager Jim Tracy loves - his son. Chad Tracy was traded from the Texas Rangers to Colorado on Thursday for right-hander Greg Reynolds, the No. 2 selection in the 2006 amateur draft out of Stanford. The 26-year-old... more »

• Rockies trade Street

  December 7, 2011 10:31 PM

  DALLAS (AP) - The Colorado Rockies have sent closer Huston Street and cash to the San Diego Padres. The Rockies get a player to be named and cash in the trade announced Wednesday at baseball's winter meetings. The 28-year-old Street had 29 saves in 33 chances for Colorado in 2011.... more »

• Rockies trade Iannetta

  December 1, 2011 2:52 AM

  ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - The Los Angeles Angels have acquired catcher Chris Iannetta from the Colorado Rockies in a trade for right-hander Tyler Chatwood. The Angels dealt a top pitching prospect Wednesday to acquire Iannetta, the latest candidate to solve the club's catching woes. Iannetta batted .238 last season with... more »

• Report: Most of Colorado gets priority tax status

  November 6, 2011 2:14 PM

  DENVER (AP) - A report by The Denver Post shows that tax credits created more than 20 years ago to spark economic development in the poorest areas of Colorado are now available in more than 70 percent of the state. The newspaper reports that the Enterprise Zone Program benefits... more »

• Tulo wins Gold Glove and Silver Slugger awards

  November 3, 2011 2:00 AM

  DENVER (AP) - Troy Tulowitzki's shelves are becoming quite packed with postseason trophies. Only, not the one he covets most. The smooth-fielding Colorado Rockies shortstop won the Gold Glove and Silver Slugger awards for a second straight season this week. But what he craves above all else is a World... more »

• Giambi will remain with Rockies

  November 1, 2011 3:11 AM

  DENVER (AP) - Jason Giambi and the Colorado Rockies have exercised their mutual option on his $1 million contract for 2012. The 40-year-old slugger hit .260 with 13 homers and 32 RBIs in 131 at-bats as Todd Helton's backup last season. He hit a home run once every 10 at-bats... more »

• Tulo nominated for Hank Aaron Award

  October 4, 2011 3:03 AM

  DENVER (AP) - The Colorado Rockies have made shortstop Troy Tulowitzki their nominee for the Hank Aaron Award. Each team has nominated someone for the award for most outstanding offensive player. Fans can vote through Sunday for an American League winner and a National League winner. Winners will be announced... more »

• Rockies in for makeover after failures of 2011

  September 29, 2011 8:19 PM

  DENVER (AP) - The Colorado Rockies spent 38 days in first place before the trap door swung open and sent them plummeting to the most disappointing season in their history. Colorado committed $273 million to contracts last offseason, including deals that locked up young stars Troy Tulowitzki and Carlos Gonzalez.... more »

• Rockies retain entire coaching staff for next season

  September 28, 2011 1:40 AM

  DENVER (AP) - None of the Colorado Rockies' coaches will pay the price for Colorado's disappointing season with their jobs. The club announced Tuesday that the entire coaching staff will be back in 2012. Most of manager Jim Tracy's staff had been shrouded in uncertainty before the announcement, most notably... more »

• Sandoval hits for cycle against Rockies

  September 16, 2011 2:06 AM

  DENVER (AP) - San Francisco Giants third baseman Pablo Sandoval has hit for the cycle against the Colorado Rockies. Sandoval hit a two-run homer in the first inning Thursday night, singled in the second and doubled in the fifth. In the sixth, he hit a fly ball to the base... more »

• Rockies catcher suspended 100 games

  September 15, 2011 2:21 AM

  NEW YORK (AP) - Colorado catcher Eliezer Alfonzo has become the first player suspended twice under the Major League Baseball drug program and will serve a 100-game suspension. Alfonzo was penalized Wednesday by the commissioner's office for a second violation. He was suspended for 50 games in April 2008 while... more »

• Rockies make several moves as rosters expand

  September 7, 2011 2:31 AM

  DENVER (AP) - The Colorado Rockies have promoted infielder Jordan Pacheco and right-hander Jim Miller from Triple-A Colorado Springs, and brought up catcher Wilin Rosario from Double-A Tulsa. Pacheco and Rosario are slated to make their major league debut against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday night. The Rockies also announced... more »

• White will make Rockies debut Tuesday

  August 23, 2011 9:54 PM

  DENVER (AP) - The Colorado Rockies have activated right-hander Alex White from the 60-day disabled list to start against the Houston Astros. White was acquired from the Cleveland Indians in the five-player deal that sent pitcher Ubaldo Jimenez to the Indians on July 31. White was 1-3 with a 3.60... more »

• Top Rockies pitching prospect is out following appendectomy

  August 22, 2011 1:46 AM

  DENVER (AP) - Top pitching prospect Drew Pomeranz, the key acquisition by the Colorado Rockies in the deal that sent Ubaldo Jimenez to Cleveland, is out indefinitely after undergoing an emergency appendectomy. The Rockies hoped to bring up Pomeranz, who was assigned to Double-A Tulsa, in September. But those plans... more »

• Street and Lindstrom to rehab with Sky Sox

  August 21, 2011 8:32 PM

  COLORADO SPRINGS, CO - Colorado Rockies relief pitchers Huston Street and Matt Lindstrom are scheduled to begin a rehabilitation assignment with the Colorado Springs Sky Sox on Monday as the Sky Sox take on the Salt Lake Bees in a 6:05 P.M. start at Security Service Field. Both relievers are... more »

• Spilborghs to rehab with the Sky Sox

  August 20, 2011 10:38 PM

  The Colorado Rockies announced today that outfielder Ryan Spilborghs is scheduled to begin a rehabilitation assignment with the Colorado Springs Sky Sox Saturday as the Sky Sox take on the Salt Lake Bees in a 7:05 PM start at Security Service Field. Spilborghs, 31, has been on the disabled... more »

• Rockies release Sky Sox player who tested positive for HGH

  August 19, 2011 1:31 AM

  DENVER (AP) - The Colorado Rockies have released Sky Sox first baseman Mike Jacobs after he received a 50-game suspension from Major League Baseball for taking a performance-enhancing substance. In a statement, Jacobs said he took human growth hormone to overcome knee and back ailments. He apologized and said he... more »

• New Rockies aquisition makes impressive debut with Tulsa

  August 18, 2011 1:11 AM

  DENVER (AP) - The Colorado Rockies have finalized their five-player trade that sent Ubaldo Jimenez to the Cleveland Indians last month by acquiring lefty Drew Pomeranz. It was the worst kept secret in baseball. Because a player can't be traded within a year of his signing, Pomeranz wasn't allowed to... more »

• Nicasio says he feels lucky

  August 17, 2011 2:27 AM

  DENVER (AP) - Colorado Rockies pitcher Juan Nicasio says he feels lucky to be alive after being struck by a line drive and fracturing his neck, and he wants to get back on the mound. Nicasio spoke publicly on Tuesday for the first time since Aug. 5 when a drive... more »

• Nicasio visits teammates prior to game with Marlins

  August 16, 2011 3:21 AM

  DENVER (AP) - Rookie right-hander Juan Nicasio, wearing an immobilizing cervical brace and a ready smile, returned to the Colorado Rockies clubhouse on Monday, his first visit since he was struck in the head by a line drive and had a bone in his neck broken. Nicasio, 24, fractured the... more »

• Rockies coach breaks nose during pregame warmups

  August 15, 2011 1:35 AM

  ST. LOUIS (AP) - Colorado Rockies third base coach Rich Dauer was taken to an emergency room after getting struck on the bridge of his nose by a throw during batting practice. A team spokesman said Dauer was hurt during a double play drill by a throw from Chris Nelson,... more »

• Rox put Street on DL

  August 12, 2011 9:01 PM

  ST. LOUIS (AP) - The Colorado Rockies have placed closer Huston Street on the 15-day disabled list with a right triceps strain before a weekend series at St. Louis. Jason Giambi was activated before Friday night's game from a stint on the DL because of a strained left quadriceps. Giambi... more »

• Nicasio getting better each day

  August 12, 2011 8:46 PM

  ST. LOUIS (AP) - Colorado Rockies manager Jim Tracy said pitcher Juan Nicasio was much improved and could be at Coors Field on Monday when the team returns from a seven-game trip. Nicasio underwent neck surgery on Saturday to stabilize a fractured vertebra after being struck in the head by... more »

• Rox Nicasio released from hospital

  August 11, 2011 3:02 AM

  CINCINNATI (AP) - The Colorado Rockies announced on Wednesday that pitcher Juan Nicasio was released from a Denver hospital on Wednesday and is resting comfortably at home. This just five days after he broke his neck when hit by a line drive. The Rockies also made several rosters moves... more »

• Last chance for Sky Sox fans to see Giambi

  August 10, 2011 2:41 AM

  The Colorado Springs Sky Sox have announced a special gate opening time on Wednesday prior to the Sky Sox 7:05 p.m. game with the Memphis Redbirds. Wednesday is the last time fans will be able to see Rockies slugger Jason Giambi in a Sky Sox uniform this season. The... more »

• Last chance for Sky Sox fans to see CarGo

  August 5, 2011 4:05 AM

  The Colorado Springs Sky Sox have announced that there will be a special gate opening on Friday before the Sky Sox 7:05 p.m. game with the Nashville Sounds. Friday will be the last time that fans will be able to see Rockies superstar Carlos Gonzalez in a Sky Sox uniform... more »

• CarGo set for rehab stint in Springs

  August 3, 2011 10:45 PM

  COLORADO SPRINGS, CO - Colorado Rockies outfielder Carlos Gonzalez is scheduled to begin a rehabilitation assignment with the Colorado Springs Sky Sox Wednesday, as the Sky Sox take on the Nashville Sounds in a 7:05 p.m. start at Security Service Field. The young slugger is schedule to play with the... more »

• CarGo to rehab with Sky Sox - Rox lose to Phils again

  August 3, 2011 3:07 AM

  DENVER (AP) -The Colorado Rockies announced that outfielder Carlos Gonzalez will begin a rehab assignment with the Colorado Springs Sky Sox Wednesday night. Gonzalez is scheduled to play Wednesday, Thursday and Friday night in Colorado Springs. The Sox are hosting Nashville all three nights. Game time is 7:05 p.m. each... more »

• Rox new pitcher to rehab in Tulsa

  August 2, 2011 8:45 PM

  DENVER (AP) - The Colorado Rockies new right-hander Alex White made a brief appearance in Denver on Tuesday before heading to Double-A Tulsa for a rehab assignment Thursday. White is one of four players acquired by the Rockies from Cleveland for Ubaldo Jimenez on Saturday. Colorado also received right-hander Joe... more »

• Alcohol, drugs factors in fatal Coors Field fall

  August 1, 2011 3:58 PM

  DENVER (AP) - A 27-year-old man who died when he fell from a stairway during a Colorado Rockies game had marijuana and alcohol in his system at the time. An autopsy report released Monday says the amount of alcohol in Robert Seamans' system was twice the legal limit for driving.... more »

• Rox put Giambi on DL

  July 27, 2011 2:41 AM

  LOS ANGELES (AP) - The Colorado Rockies placed five-time All-Star Jason Giambi on the 15-day disabled list Tuesday, a day after he strained his left quad running to first base in a loss to the Dodgers. This is the fifth time the 17-year veteran has been on the disabled list... more »

• Rox put Cargo on DL

  July 22, 2011 9:36 PM

  DENVER (AP) - Colorado Rockies outfielder Carlos Gonzalez has been placed on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right wrist. This is Gonzalez's first trip to the DL. The Rockies recalled outfielder/infielder Eric Young Jr. from Triple-A Colorado Springs to take his place. Gonzalez missed eight games earlier this... more »

• Rox begin second half of season well behind expectations

  July 14, 2011 1:43 AM

  DENVER (AP) - So far, the Colorado Rockies have wobbled under such weighty expectations. Boasting a powerful 1-2 punch on the mound and two potent hitters in the lineup, the Rockies were a trendy pick coming out of spring training to win the NL West. But injuries and inconsistent play... more »

• Rockies enter All-Star break with uncertain rotation

  July 11, 2011 1:24 AM

  WASHINGTON (AP) - Rockies manager Jim Tracy says right-hander Aaron Cook "realizes the fact that he has to pitch better." Cook is 0-4 with a 5.82 ERA in six appearances. He broke a finger in spring training and missed the season's first two months. Tracy says Sunday that Cook will... more »

• Rox lose Blackmon

  July 7, 2011 4:13 PM

  ATLANTA (AP) - The short-handed Colorado Rockies have lost outfielder Charlie Blackmon with a fracture in his left foot. Blackmon left the game Thursday against Atlanta after hurting his foot while running the bases. Blackmon hit a single in the third inning before advancing to third on Jonathan Herrera's hit-and-run... more »

• Rockies are still without Cargo and Tulo

  July 7, 2011 3:47 PM

  ATLANTA (AP) - Colorado Rockies manager Jim Tracy says outfielder Carlos Gonzalez is close to returning to the lineup but was held out Thursday for a fourth straight day with a right wrist contusion. Tracy had no update on All-Star shortstop Troy Tulowitzki, who's been out since Monday with a... more »

• Tulo and Cargo not quite ready to return

  July 6, 2011 8:03 PM

  ATLANTA (AP) - Troy Tulowitzki and Carlos Gonzalez are recovering from their injuries but are not yet ready to start for Colorado. Gonzalez was held out of the starting lineup for the third straight game on Wednesday night against the Braves after he bruised his right wrist on Sunday. Manager... more »

• Gonzalez held out, Rockies call up Garner

  July 4, 2011 7:48 PM

  ATLANTA (AP) - The Colorado Rockies have recalled outfielder Cole Garner from Triple-A Colorado Springs to provide depth after Carlos Gonzalez injured his right wrist. Gonzalez was with the Rockies on Monday but was not starting in the opener of a four-game series against the Braves. He has a bruised... more »

• Rockies add 2B Ellis to active roster

  July 1, 2011 8:19 PM

  DENVER (AP) - The Colorado Rockies have added second baseman Mark Ellis to the active roster Friday, in time for the team's game against the Kansas City Royals. The Rockies acquired Ellis, who'll bat second, and cash from Oakland on Thursday for minor league pitcher Bruce Billings and a player... more »

• Rockies acquire infielder from Oakland

  June 30, 2011 5:33 PM

  DENVER (AP) - The Colorado Rockies bolstered their infield by acquiring veteran second baseman Mark Ellis from the Oakland Athletics on Thursday. The Rockies sent minor league right-hander Bruce Billings and a player to be named to Oakland for the 34-year-old Ellis and cash. Ellis wasn't expected to be available... more »

• Rox option Fowler to Sky Sox

  June 20, 2011 9:02 PM

  CLEVELAND (AP) - The Colorado Rockies have activated outfielder Dexter Fowler from the 15-day disabled list and optioned him to Triple-A Colorado Springs. Fowler had been out since June 7 with a strained left abdominal. The Rockies announced the move Monday before starting a three-game interleague series in Cleveland. In... more »

• Ubaldo leaves game early with injury

  June 18, 2011 11:05 PM

  DENVER (AP) - Rockies starter Ubaldo Jimenez left Saturday night's game against Detroit in the sixth inning because of a cramp in his right calf. Jimenez gave up consecutive singles to Victor Martinez and Andy Dirks to start the sixth before signaling to the dugout he was having trouble. Trainer... more »

• Rox put Morales on disabled list with broken thumb

  June 17, 2011 8:50 PM

  DENVER (AP) - Jose Morales went on the 60-day disabled list with a fractured right thumb on Friday, two days after the Colorado Rockies' backup catcher suffered the injury when a foul ball struck his hand while he worked behind the plate. Colorado purchased the contract of catcher Matt Pagnozzi... more »

• Ubaldo remains optimistic

  June 16, 2011 10:12 PM

  DENVER (AP) - Ubaldo Jimenez strolls around the clubhouse with a carefree attitude even if he's smoldering inside. The Colorado Rockies All-Star pitcher is baffled by his puzzling plunge in production this season, a slump that's tested his usually easygoing demeanor. This time last year, Jimenez was putting up numbers... more »

• Rox activate Cook

  June 8, 2011 10:00 PM

  SAN DIEGO (AP) - The Colorado Rockies have activated right-hander Aaron Cook from the 60-day disabled in time for him to make his season debut, against the San Diego Padres on Wednesday afternoon. Cook hasn't pitched in the big leagues since Sept 8 against Cincinnati, when he was hit by... more »

• Rox take lefty in first round of draft

  June 6, 2011 10:39 PM

  DENVER (AP) - The Colorado Rockies have selected University of Oregon left-handed pitcher Tyler Anderson with the 20th overall pick in the baseball draft. The 6-foot-4, 215-pound Anderson was 8-3 with a 2.17 ERA this season for the Ducks. He set a team record with 114 strikeouts. His fastball isn't... more »

• Benefit tonight for Pueblo man that died at a Rockies game

  May 30, 2011 1:59 PM

  Tonight friends and family of Robert Seamans are hosting a benefit at 3 Below, a dance club in downtown Pueblo. The event starts at 6:00 p.m. and several items donated by The Rockies will be auctioned off. Denver Police say 27 year old Seamans was attempting to slide down a... more »

• Rockies call up Eric Young Jr.

  May 27, 2011 5:52 PM

  DENVER (AP) - The Colorado Rockies have recalled infielder/outfielder Eric Young Jr. from Triple-A Colorado Springs and designated infielder Jose Lopez for assignment. Young spent parts of the last two seasons with the Rockies. In 42 games for the Sky Sox this season, he hit .363 with 13 doubles,... more »

• Rox are able to trade Paulino

  May 27, 2011 3:59 AM

  DENVER (AP) - The Colorado Rockies traded right-handed pitcher Felipe Paulino to the Kansas City Royals on Thursday for cash considerations. Paulino, 27, was less than reliable as a late-inning reliever this season. He went 0-4 with a 7.36 ERA in 18 relief appearances. Paulino had been designated for assignment... more »

• De La Rosa placed on IR - Rox call up Billings

  May 26, 2011 1:10 AM

  DENVER (AP) - The Colorado Rockies placed pitcher Jorge De La Rosa on the disabled list a day after he tore a ligament in his left elbow. To take his place, the Rockies recalled right-handed reliever Bruce Billings from Triple-A Colorado Springs. Billings has never pitched at the major league... more »

• De La Rosa done for the season

  May 24, 2011 9:07 PM

  DENVER (AP) - Jorge De La Rosa's season appears to be over after the Colorado Rockies left-hander tore a ligament in his pitching elbow. De La Rosa left Tuesday's game against Arizona in the third inning with soreness in his left elbow and went to the hospital for an MRI.... more »

• Struggling Stewart sent back down to the Sky Sox

  May 13, 2011 9:47 PM

  DENVER (AP) - The Colorado Rockies have activated Ty Wigginton off the disabled list and placed the third baseman in the starting lineup against San Diego on Friday night. To make room on the roster, the Rockies sent struggling infielder Ian Stewart to Triple-A Colorado Springs to work on his... more »

• Mets and Rox snowed out in Denver

  May 11, 2011 4:43 PM

  DENVER (AP) - The game between the New York Mets and Colorado Rockies has been postponed because of rain and snow in the Denver area. The game scheduled for 3:10 p.m. Wednesday will be played Thursday at 3:10 p.m. Ubaldo Jimenez (0-2) was scheduled to start for Colorado and Jonathon... more »

• Street named delivery man of the month

  May 4, 2011 5:38 PM

  Huston Street of the Colorado Rockies has been selected as the winner of the Major League Baseball Delivery Man of the Month Award for April, it was announced today. This Major League Baseball award recognizes the most outstanding relief pitcher during each month of the regular season as voted on... more »

• Stewart back with the Rockies

  May 3, 2011 7:48 PM

  DENVER (AP) - Colorado Rockies infielder Ty Wigginton has been placed on the 15-day disabled list Tuesday because of a strained left oblique and third baseman Ian Stewart was recalled from Triple-A Colorado Springs. Wigginton's trip to the DL is his first since 2009 and is retroactive to April 27.... more »

• Stewart makes the most of his time with the Sky Sox

  May 2, 2011 10:17 PM

  Several weeks ago Rockies third baseman Ian Stewart was optioned down to the Colorado Springs Sky Sox. Stewart was batting 0.77 at the time and didn't appear to be in sync. Rockies manager Jim Tracy told him not to look at it like a demotion. Stewart was injured most... more »

• Rockies remain in first while Ubaldo and Cargo struggle

  May 2, 2011 10:03 PM

  DENVER (AP) - The Colorado Rockies are leading the NL West even though two of their stars are off to slow starts. Slugger Carlos Gonzalez is in a prolonged hitting slump that began after he caught the flu in Pittsburgh almost a month ago. Ubaldo imenez is still searching... more »

• Rox and Cubs rained out at Wrigley

  April 27, 2011 5:10 PM

  CHICAGO (AP) - The series finale scheduled between the Colorado Rockies and the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday was postponed because of rain. The game will be made up June 27 at 1:20 p.m. at Wrigley Field. Colorado was making its only scheduled trip to Chicago this week. Wednesday's game was... more »

• Rox send Stewart to Sky Sox

  April 20, 2011 1:17 AM

  DENVER (AP) - The Colorado Rockies made room for ace Ubaldo Jimenez's return from the 15-day disabled list Tuesday by sending third baseman Ian Stewart to Triple-A Colorado Springs. Jimenez missed two starts with a cracked cuticle on his pitching thumb which prevented him from properly gripping the ball in... more »

• Ubaldo returns to Rox rotation Tuesday

  April 19, 2011 12:59 AM

  DENVER (AP) - The Colorado Rockies jumped out to the best start in baseball, and now they're getting their best pitcher back. Ace Ubaldo Jimenez comes off the 15-day disabled list Tuesday, and he'll face the San Francisco Giants and lefty Jonathan Sanchez in the middle of a three-game series... more »

• Rox and Mets rained out in Queens

  April 12, 2011 8:51 PM

  NEW YORK (AP) - The game between the Colorado Rockies and New York Mets scheduled for Tuesday night has been postponed because of rain and will be made up Thursday as part of a doubleheader. The game was called off in Queens shortly after the Yankees scrubbed a scheduled start... more »

• Rox being cautious with Ubaldo

  April 6, 2011 1:52 AM

  DENVER (AP) - The Colorado Rockies will take a cautious approach with the cracked cuticle on Ubaldo Jimenez's pitching hand. Rockies manager Jim Tracy hasn't ruled the hard-throwing righty out of his scheduled start Friday in Pittsburgh, but won't make any definitive decisions until Jimenez tosses a bullpen session Wednesday... more »

• Rox send catcher to Boston

  March 29, 2011 10:07 PM

  BOSTON (AP) - The Boston Red Sox have acquired catcher Michael McKenry from the Colorado Rockies. Boston sent right-hander Daniel Turpen to Colorado to complete Tuesday's deal. Turpen was selected by the New York Yankees in last year's Rule 5 draft, but was returned to the Red Sox on March... more »

• Rockies edge Royals in 10

  March 12, 2011 2:12 AM

  SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) - Alex Gordon and Mike Aviles each hit a home run for the Kansas City Royals, who dropped a 4-3 decision to the Colorado Rockies on Friday in 10 innings. Consecutive two-out errors by Royals third baseman Mike Moustakas allowed Tom Field to score on Chris Nelson's... more »

• Stewart sprains knee

  February 28, 2011 1:34 AM

  SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) - Rockies third baseman Ian Stewart sustained a slight sprain of his left knee when he collided with left fielder Carlos Gonzalez during Colorado's 8-7 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday. The extent of the injury wasn't known until later that night, according to Rockies' manager... more »

• Belisle signs multi-year deal with Rox

  February 19, 2011 10:07 PM

  SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) - Matt Belisle, the Colorado Rockies' most consistent reliever last season, has signed a deal through 2012 that buys out his first year of free agency. The right-hander is the sixth non-free agent that Colorado has signed to a multiyear contract this offseason, joining Troy Tulowitzki, Carlos... more »

• De La Rosa late for spring training

  February 16, 2011 2:38 AM

  SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) - Colorado Rockies left-hander Jorge De La Rosa has cleared up his visa issues and is headed to the desert. De La Rosa missed Colorado's first spring training workout on Tuesday while trying to clear up unexpected complications with his visa in Mexico. He finally got it... more »

• Stewart agrees to deal with Rox

  February 4, 2011 1:02 AM

  DENVER (AP) - The Colorado Rockies and third baseman Ian Stewart avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $2,287,500 deal. The Rockies' top pick in the 2004 draft, Stewart has had a series of ups and downs the last four seasons. Since his major league debut in 2007, Stewart has... more »

• Rox set to move into new spring training facility

  January 19, 2011 1:28 AM

  SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) - The Arizona Diamondbacks and Colorado Rockies have said adios to Tucson and are ready to move into a state-of-the-art spring training facility in Scottsdale. Finishing touches are being made at Salt River Fields, a complex that features a stadium with 7,000 seats and capacity for another... more »

• Rox sign Giambi to minor league contract

  January 18, 2011 3:29 AM

  DENVER (AP) - The Colorado Rockies are bringing back the big bat of Jason Giambi to go with the strong arm of right-handed reliever Matt Lindstrom. The hard-throwing Lindstrom and the Colorado Rockies agreed to a $6.6 million, two-year contract Monday, the same day the club greed to a minor... more »

• Cargo signs long-term with the Rockies

  January 12, 2011 2:12 AM

  DENVER (AP) - Carlos Gonzalez has finalized his $80 million, seven-year contract with the Colorado Rockies. The deal keeps Gonzalez in purple pinstripes through 2017 and covers what would have been his first three seasons of free agency. Gonzalez's agreement comes two months after All-Star shortstop Troy Tulowitzki received a... more »

• Cargo deal expected to be official on Tuesday

  January 11, 2011 1:31 AM

  DENVER (AP) - Slugger Carlos Gonzalez says he has finalized a seven-year, $80.5 million deal with the Colorado Rockies. The outfielder's publicist released a statement in his native Venezuela saying the deal will be signed in Denver on Tuesday. The statement said the 25-year-old Gonzalez arrived in Denver on Sunday... more »

• Rox ready to sign Cargo for the long-term

  January 3, 2011 10:25 PM

  DENVER (AP) - The publicist for Carlos Gonzalez says an $80 million, seven-year contract for the Colorado Rockies outfielder is "practically finalized." Fabiola Bohorquez confirmed from Venezuela the signing is "imminent," pending a physical. Gonzalez will soon fly to Denver to sign the contract, she said. The Rockies said they... more »

• Rox trade for Twins catcher

  December 17, 2010 3:26 AM

  DENVER (AP) - The Colorado Rockies have acquired catcher Jose Morales from Minnesota, sending minor league pitcher Paul Bargas to the Twins. Morales hit .194 with seven RBIs in 19 games with the Twins last season. The 27-year-old has a .297 batting average in three seasons. The Rockies are searching... more »

• Rockies finalize deal with Wigginton

  December 16, 2010 12:58 AM

  DENVER (AP) - Free agent infielder Ty Wigginton and the Colorado Rockies have agreed to a two-year contract worth $8 million with a club option for 2013. In a deal negotiated by agents Sam and Seth Levinson, Wigginton gets $3.5 million in 2011 and $4 million in 2012. The Rockies... more »

• Rox sign free agent Wigginton

  December 8, 2010 12:19 AM

  LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) - A person familiar with the deal tells The Associated Press that free agent infielder Ty Wigginton and the Colorado Rockies have reached agreement on a two-year contract worth $8 million. The person spoke on condition of anonymity Tuesday because the deal had not been... more »

• Rox sign De La Rosa

  December 3, 2010 9:07 PM

  DENVER (AP) - The Colorado Rockies have agreed to a $21.5 million, two-year contract with left-hander Jorge De La Rosa, a deal that includes a player option for 2013 that could raise its value to $32.5 million. Colorado also gets a club option for the 2014 as part of the... more »

• Rox send Roe to Mariners

  December 3, 2010 1:58 AM

  DENVER (AP) - The Colorado Rockies have acquired infielder Jose Lopez from the Seattle Mariners for right-hander Chaz Roe. Seattle had turned down a $4.5 million option on Lopez, signed as a free agent in 2000. He hit .239 with 10 homers, 58 RBIs and 29 doubles in 150 games... more »

• Tulo to sign extension with Rockies

  November 30, 2010 3:08 AM

  DENVER (AP) - The Colorado Rockies have scheduled a news conference for Tuesday amid reports they've agreed to a seven-year extension with All-Star shortstop Troy Tulowitzki and are close to re-signing free-agent pitcher Jorge De La Rosa to a three-year deal. MLB.com and the Denver Post reported that Tulowitzki had... more »

• Gold glovers Tulo and Cargo add Silver Slugger Awards

  November 12, 2010 2:14 AM

  DENVER (AP) - Colorado Rockies shortstop Troy Tulowitzki and outfielder Carlos Gonzalez have been awarded Silver Slugger awards for the best offensive player at their positions. The awards were announced Thursday, one day after Tulowitzki and Gonzalez each won his first Gold Glove for the best defense at their position.... more »

• Rockies decline option on Dotel

  November 3, 2010 9:35 PM

  DENVER (AP) - The Colorado Rockies have declined their $4.5 million option on Octavio Dotel, opting to give the right-handed reliever a $250,000 buyout. Dotel began last season as the Pittsburgh Pirates' closer before being dealt to the Los Angeles Dodgers on July 31 for pitcher James McDonald. When the... more »

• Rockies honor McGregor at Coors Field

  September 29, 2010 2:03 AM

  DENVER (AP) - The Colorado Rockies have placed a permanent memorial to team president Keli McGregor on the outfield wall at Coors Field in a pregame ceremony Tuesday night. The placard with the initials KSM is was put on the wall next to the auxiliary scoreboard in right field. It... more »

• Giambi may miss final week of the season

  September 28, 2010 3:07 AM

  DENVER (AP) - Colorado Rockies manager Jim Tracy says Jason Giambi could miss the final week of the season after straining his left biceps tendon swinging a bat, Giambi tweaked the tendon during an at-bat in Sunday's loss to San Francisco. Tracy said Giambi's arm remains very sore and that... more »

• Stewart returns to Rockies

  September 24, 2010 2:43 AM

  PHOENIX (AP) - Colorado Rockies third baseman Ian Stewart has rejoined the team after a stint on the disabled list, but manager Jim Tracy isn't sure when he'll return to the lineup. Stewart has been on the DL since Aug. 26 with a strained right oblique. He made big strides... more »