In the Rockpile: Colorado Rockies open spring training with win

Colorado Rockies kick off spring training in style with a win. (Troy Renck/Denver Post) In the Colorado Rockies first spring training game, Drew Pomeranz was given the ball and picked up where he left off in 2012: two innings of work with three hits, two earned runs and two free passes to first base. Yes, the Rockies are back. It is spring training, More...

2013 top 50 MLB prospects countdown: 50-41
Los Angeles Dodgers prospect Yasiel Puig comes in at #41. (Gary A. Vasquez/US Presswire) Prospects come and go with the seasons. A prospect can be the next best thing one year and an utter disappointment the next. More...

In the Rockpile: Rockies welcome back Dexter Fowler with $11.6 million
Dexter Fowler has 11.6 million reasons to be happy heading into spring training. (Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) The Colorado Rockies kept it in the family this week by extending a two-year contract to center fielder More...

In the Rockpile: Todd Helton arrested for DUI
Todd Helton’s mug shot following his DUI. (Thornton Police) The man with the spotless record and sterling reputation, Todd Helton, was arrested early Wednesday morning in Thornton, Colo., for suspicion of More...

In the Rockpile: Manuel Corpas could earn spot on Colorado’s roster
Manuel Corpas could earn a spot on the Colorado Rockies roster during spring training. (Doug Pensinger/Getty Images) As ususual, the Colorado Rockies have done nothing significant during the offseason. While other More...

In the Rockpile: Todd Helton returns; Manuel Corpas, Jeff Francis sign
Todd Helton will be back for at least one more season at first base for Colorado. (Karl Gehring, The Denver Post) Without much fanfare to the Colorado Rockies offseason — this should come to no surprise for More...

Need a fix? Here’s what’s happening in the winter leagues (NL West)
Wilin Rosario is building on his successful 2012 season with the Rockies by playing in the Dominican League. After a long Thanksgiving weekend, it’s time to finish off this list of prospects and major league players More...

In the Rockpile: Dante Bichette returns to Rockies as hitting coach
Dante Bichette was popular with fans during his playing days with the Rockies. (Rich Pilling/Getty Images) In an effort to appease and fool fans, the Colorado Rockies trotted out another old face to help put lipstick More...

In the Rockpile: Rockies make Walt Weiss their next manager
Walt Weiss makes the jump from the Regis Jesuit High School dugout to the Colorado Rockies’. (Karl Gehring/The Denver Post) Former Colorado Rockies shortstop Walt Weiss has been announced as the next manager More...

In the Rockpile: CarGo wins Gold Glove; manager hunt continues
Carlos Gonzalez’s Gold Glove was a bright spot for the Rockies this season. (Jared Wickerham/Getty Images) Carlos Gonzalez won his second Gold Glove this week making him the fourth player in franchise More...





