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Rockies mascot Dinger visits hospital to welcome newest fans

Rockies mascot Dinger visits hospital to welcome newest fans
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AURORA, Colo. (KOAA) — Thursday, Rockies mascot Dinger made a trip to UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital and paid a visit to the newest fans.

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31 MAR 2026: Rockies mascot Dinger visits newborn babies and UCHealth staff members at the University of Colorado Hospital Mother/Baby Unit ahead of Opening Day in Aurora, CO. (Michael Ciaglo/Clarkson Creative Photography)

The hospital is celebrating Friday's home opener by giving away Rockies themed baby gifts to 1,000 new families at hospitals across our state.

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31 MAR 2026: Rockies mascot Dinger visits newborn babies and UCHealth staff members at the University of Colorado Hospital Mother/Baby Unit ahead of Opening Day in Aurora, CO. (Michael Ciaglo/Clarkson Creative Photography)

Dinger was giving out Rockies plushies and other baseball-themed gifts while posing for photos with the next generation of Rockies fans.

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31 MAR 2026: Rockies mascot Dinger visits newborn babies and UCHealth staff members at the University of Colorado Hospital Mother/Baby Unit ahead of Opening Day in Aurora, CO. (Michael Ciaglo/Clarkson Creative Photography)

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