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• Rockies put Helton on DL with inflamed forearm

  April 25, 2013 11:05 PM

  PHOENIX (AP) - Todd Helton is back on the disabled list. Sidelined by inflammation in his left forearm, the infielder was put on the 15-day DL Thursday by the Colorado Rockies, a move retroactive to April 20. The 39-year-old is hitting .268 (11 for 41) with three doubles, one home... more »

• 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 »

• Witness: Helton hit median before his arrest

  February 7, 2013 8:05 PM

  THORNTON, Colo. (AP) - A police report says Rockies first baseman Todd Helton told an officer he had red wine hours before he was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence. Helton is due in court May 20 on charges of DUI and careless driving. He was arrested early... more »

• Rockies' Helton arrested on DUI charge

  February 6, 2013 7:04 PM

  DENVER (AP) - The Colorado Rockies say first baseman Todd Helton has been arrested on a charge of driving under the influence. The team says Helton was arrested Wednesday morning in the Denver suburb of Thornton. No other details have been released. Team spokesman Nick Piburn says Helton had no... more »

• Phillies complete sweep of Rockies

  August 3, 2011 11:47 PM

  DENVER (AP) - Roy Halladay fought through an erratic outing for his NL-leading 14th victory, Ryan Howard drove in four runs with a homer and a double and the Philadelphia Phillies completed a sweep of Colorado with an 8-6 win over the Rockies on Wednesday. Halladay (14-4), pitching in his... more »

• Ubaldo shuts down Nats as Rox win second straight

  July 10, 2011 1:01 AM

  WASHINGTON (AP) - Ubaldo Jimenez allowed one run in eight innings pitched and Todd Helton homered, doubled and drove in both runs as the Colorado Rockies beat the Washington Nationals 2-1 on Saturday night. Jimenez (4-8) retired the first 13 batters before Michael Morse singled with one out in the... more »

• Rox win in San Diego and take series from Padres

  June 8, 2011 10:33 PM

  SAN DIEGO (AP) - Troy Tulowitzki hit a two-run double off closer Heath Bell with one out in the ninth inning and the Colorado Rockies beat the San Diego Padres 5-3 on Wednesday to take two of three in the series. Tulowitzki had been 0 for 14 lifetime against Bell... more »

• Ubaldo goes the distance for his first win of the season

  June 2, 2011 3:29 AM

  LOS ANGELES (AP) - Ubaldo Jimenez pitched a four-hitter to win for the first time this season, Todd Helton homered and the Colorado Rockies defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-0 on Wednesday night, snapping a three-game losing skid. Jimenez (1-5) struck out seven and walked none for the first time... more »

• Chacin throws well as Rockies bounce back in Phoenix

  May 5, 2011 12:49 AM

  PHOENIX (AP) - Jhoulys Chacin pitched seven effective innings, Chris Iannetta hit a two-run homer and the Colorado Rockies beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-4 on Wednesday night. Chacin (4-2) yielded solo homers by pitcher Barry Enright and Kelly Johnson, but only one other hit. The 23-year-old right-hander, who had lost... more »

• Helton homers twice as Rox edge Cubs

  April 26, 2011 11:54 PM

  CHICAGO (AP) - Todd Helton hit two home runs and the Colorado Rockies beat the Chicago Cubs 4-3 Tuesday night. Jorge De La Rosa (4-0) allowed one earned run in seven innings and Huston Street gave up a solo homer to Alfonso Soriano leading off the ninth before closing out... more »

• Rox complete mini-sweep of Dodgers

  April 6, 2011 8:54 PM

  DENVER (AP) - Todd Helton and Troy Tulowitzki homered in leading the Colorado Rockies past the Los Angeles Dodgers 7-5 Wednesday for a two-game sweep. Jason Hammel (1-0) was the beneficiary of the pop in the middle of Colorado's lineup, picking up the win despite allowing two home runs in... 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 »

• Rockies rally for win over Brewers

  March 11, 2011 1:16 AM

  PHOENIX (AP) - Ryan Braun belted a three-run homer in the third inning, Hernan Iribarren hit a sacrifice fly in the 10th and the Colorado Rockies rallied for a 9-8 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday. The Rockies went ahead with three runs in top of the ninth on... more »

• Be ready for Rocktober: pre-register for playoff tickets

  September 18, 2010 4:42 PM

  If your favorite fall colors are purple and black then you know how hot the Colorado Rockies have been playing this month. In fact, many fans are already talking playoffs. While tickets for the playoff games aren't for sale just yet, you can register online and be among the... more »

• Helton, Gonzalez power Rockies past Dodgers, 5-3

  August 29, 2010 12:02 AM

  DENVER (AP) - Jhoulys Chacin pitched seven solid innings, Todd Helton and Carlos Gonzalez each homered, and the Colorado Rockies beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-3 on Saturday night. Gonzalez also tripled and scored two runs for Colorado, which kept pace with Philadelphia in the NL wild-card race. The Rockies... more »

• Helton's big night helps Rox edge Braves

  August 24, 2010 1:02 AM

  DENVER (AP) - Todd Helton's first four-hit game in more than a year included the tiebreaking RBI single off Jonny Venters in the eighth inning Monday night that lifted the Colorado Rockies to a 5-4 win over the Atlanta Braves. Helton singled over second base to score Carlos Gonzalez from... more »

• Helton goes on DL

  July 8, 2010 12:14 AM

  DENVER (AP) - The Colorado Rockies placed first baseman Todd Helton on the 15-day disabled list with a stiff back and purchased the contract of Brad Eldred from Triple-A Colorado Springs on Wednesday. Helton, 36, has been bothered by a sore back for more than a week and has played... more »

• Cubs complete 2-game sweep of Rockies

  May 19, 2010 2:04 AM

  CHICAGO (AP) - Carlos Silva pitched six strong innings to remain unbeaten and the Chicago Cubs overcame Todd Helton's first home run of the season to beat the Colorado Rockies 6-2 on Tuesday night. Tyler Colvin had three hits and fellow rookie Starlin Castro drove in two runs for the... more »

• Rox continue to juggle lineup

  May 11, 2010 1:15 AM

  DENVER (AP) - The Colorado Rockies have juggled their lineup against Philadelphia with Carlos Gonzalez out of the country, Troy Tulowitzki day to day with a strained thigh muscle, Brad Hawpe back from an injury and Todd Helton getting a mental break. The best news for the Rockies was Monday's... more »

• Helton signs two-year contract extension

  March 12, 2010 3:02 AM

  TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) - The Colorado Rockies and Todd Helton have agreed to a two-year, $9.9 million contract extension that runs through the 2013 season. As part of the deal announced on Thursday by the Rockies, the first baseman also agreed to defer $13.1 million of his $19 million salary... more »

• Rockies finalize 1-year deal for Jason Giambi

  January 28, 2010 4:05 PM

  The Colorado Rockies have finalized a one-year deal to bring Jason Giambi back to Denver to back up Todd Helton at first base. The Rockies also signed left-handed pitcher Jimmy Gobble and right-handed pitcher Justin Speier to minor league contracts on Thursday. Both pitchers were invited to spring training... more »