1. Colorado Rockies: Why Troy Tulowitzki Will Be Crowned NL MVP in 2012

    Last season, there was a changing of the guard of sorts, as Troy Tulowitzki passed Jose Reyes and Hanley Ramirez at the top of the shortstop charts. After another monster campaign, Tulo might be the best player in the game...

    Brian Silberberg Written by Brian Silberberg about 23 hours ago 165 reads 5 comments

  2. 2012 MLB Predictions: Colorado Rockies Season Preview

    The Colorado Rockies got off to a very hot start in 2011, winning 18 of their first 25 games and rising to the top of the National League West. Sadly, things fell apart from there...

    Zachary D. Rymer Written by Zachary D. Rymer about 1 day ago 654 reads 12 comments

  3. Jorge De La Rosa “well Ahead of Schedule” Coming Back from Tommy John

    Jorge De La Rosa underwent Tommy John elbow surgery in late May and definitely won’t be ready anywhere near Opening Day, but Troy Renck of the Denver Post reports that.....

    Eric Drobny Written by Eric Drobny about 4 days ago 25 reads 0 comments

  4. Jhoulys Chacin Upset About GM Dan O'Dowd's Criticism

    Last week Rockies general manager Dan O’Dowd criticized Jhoulys Chacin for being one of the few players not reporting to spring training in the best shape of his life, saying ...

    Eric Drobny Written by Eric Drobny about 4 days ago 37 reads 0 comments

  5. Colorado Rockies: 3 Pressing Questions Facing the Rockies in 2012

    Last year, Colorado failed to reach the postseason for the second consecutive year. The Rocktober days of 2007 and 2009 seemed just a distant Mile High memory...

    Brian Silberberg Written by Brian Silberberg about 5 days ago 621 reads 4 comments

  6. 5 Reasons the Colorado Rockies Will Win the NL West

    Troy Tulowitzki and the Colorado Rockies had a disappointing 2011. After finishing above .500 in both 2009 and 2010, the Rockies fell to 73-89 this past year, fourth in the NL West behind the D'Backs, Giants , and Dodgers ...

    Tony Giardina Written by Tony Giardina about 7 days ago 616 reads 7 comments

  7. Rafael Betancourt Going into Spring Training as Colorado Rockies' Closer

    The time is now for the man who mocks the clock. Rafael Betancourt will open spring training this month as the Rockies' closer. He is known in baseball for working slowly, a series of jersey nip-and-tucks and brow wipes...

    Noah Jampol Written by Noah Jampol about 8 days ago 64 reads 0 comments

  8. Rafael Betancourt Going into Spring Training as Colorado Rockies' Closer

    The time is now for the man who mocks the clock. Rafael Betancourt will open spring training this month as the Rockies ' closer. He is known in baseball for working slowly, a series of jersey nip-and-tucks and brow wipes...

    Ruben Balderas Written by Ruben Balderas about 8 days ago 5 reads 0 comments

  9. Rockies' Age-Old Question on Opening Day

    DENVER — The Rockies got old fast this offseason. They have become the anti-Hollywood. While society is obsessed with staying young, the Rockies’ projected opening day lineup figures to jump from 28...

    Ruben Balderas Written by Ruben Balderas about 8 days ago 19 reads 0 comments

  10. Guthrie Speaks

    I just got off the phone with Jeremy Guthrie, who was traded this morning to the Colorado Rockies . (More on that here.) I’ll have an updated story up shortly, but here’s a blog with Guthrie’s quotes and reaction to the news...

    Ruben Balderas Written by Ruben Balderas about 8 days ago 22 reads 0 comments

  11. Colorado Rockies: Breaking Down the Top 5 Prospects in the Rockies' Farm System

    The Colorado Rockies are in an interesting position right now. They have two star players signed to long-term contracts, but support them with a lot of spare parts...

    Adam Wells Written by Adam Wells about 11 days ago 952 reads 2 comments

  12. Fantasy Baseball 2012: NL West Preview: Sleepers and Prospects

    In 2011, the Arizona Diamondbacks won their first division title since 2007. In December they traded for starting pitcher Trevor Cahill to help bolster their young rotation...

    Daniel Wheelock Written by Daniel Wheelock about 12 days ago 1,057 reads 0 comments

  13. Rockies to Extend Matt Belisle

    The Rockies agreed to an extension with right-hander reliever Matt Belisle, the team announced (on Twitter). The deal covers the 2012 and 2013 seasons and includes a mutual option for 2014...

    Noah Jampol Written by Noah Jampol about 14 days ago 11 reads 0 comments

  14. Prospect Pomeranz Ready to Cash in on Potential

    DENVER -- The Rockies have been lauding left-hander Drew Pomeranz as an important figure in their future from the day they acquired him from the Indians in the deal that sent star pitcher Ubaldo Jimenez to Cleveland...

    Ruben Balderas Written by Ruben Balderas about 15 days ago 17 reads 0 comments

  15. Tulo, Brothers Among Local BBWAA Winners

    DENVER — While baseball is a concert, it is essentially nine innings of solo performances. Despite the Rockies ’ dismal 2011 season, there were still players who delivered outstanding performances...

    Ruben Balderas Written by Ruben Balderas about 15 days ago 19 reads 0 comments

  16. Rockies Playing It Safe with De La Rosa

    Now the Rockies are making sure the gritty attitude that led De La Rosa to hide his injury doesn't work against him in his comeback. De La Rosa is under orders to follow a conservative plan set forth by the Rockies...

    Ruben Balderas Written by Ruben Balderas about 15 days ago 16 reads 0 comments

  17. Colorado Rockies: Offseason Moves Have Changed the Culture

    This past season did not go the way the Rockies thought it would. They learned the hard way that preseason expectations on paper mean absolutely nothing...

    Brian Silberberg Written by Brian Silberberg about 16 days ago 1,144 reads 8 comments

  18. De La Rosa Pitched through Pain, Lied about Injury Before Tommy John

    As Jorge De La Rosa progresses in his comeback from Tommy John elbow surgery Thomas Harding of MLB .com revealed some interesting details about how the veteran left-hander pitched through the pain initially and lied to the Rockies about the injury...

    Dan Steckenberg Written by Dan Steckenberg about 16 days ago 41 reads 0 comments

  19. Veteran Hernandez Joins Rockies with Knack for Handling Young Pitchers

    Ramon Hernandez bounced around the Rockies ' clubhouse last week, hugging old friends, meeting new teammates and making himself right at home. He bubbled over with a rookie's energy and enthusiasm...

    Ruben Balderas Written by Ruben Balderas about 22 days ago 7 reads 0 comments

  20. Rizzo to Join Network's On-Air Team for 2012

    DENVER -- Alanna Rizzo, sideline reporter for Rockies broadcasts on Root Sports Rocky Mountain and co-host of the network's Emmy Award-winning Rockies All-Access, is joining MLB Network's on-air team for the 2012 season...

    Ruben Balderas Written by Ruben Balderas about 22 days ago 19 reads 0 comments

  21. Arenado Leads Four Rox on Top Prospect List

    DENVER -- Big brothers might delight in the younger one's pain and suffering, but it's all out of love. Rockies power-hitting third-base prospect Nolan Arenado got a glimpse of that in Las Vegas this winter...

    Ruben Balderas Written by Ruben Balderas about 22 days ago 41 reads 0 comments

  22. Marco Scutaro Trade Brings "Winning Player" to Colorado Rockies

    On second thought, Marco Scutaro will fit just fine at second base. The Rockies ' relentless pursuit of a veteran to fill the middle infield spot ended Saturday when they acquired Scutaro from the Red Sox in exchange for pitcher Clayton Mortensen...

    Ruben Balderas Written by Ruben Balderas about 22 days ago 42 reads 0 comments

  23. Colorado Rockies: Catcher Prospect Wilin Rosario Ready for MLB 2012

    Wilin Rosario, the No. 5 catching prospect in all of baseball, is preparing for a chance to prove his skills with the Colorado Rockies ...

    Bill Ford Written by Bill Ford about 23 days ago 1,073 reads 0 comments

  24. Marco Scutaro Traded to Colorado Rockies by Boston Red Sox

    This offseason has proven to a busy one for the Colorado Rockies as they attempt to retool for the 2012 campaign. The Rockies have pulled off yet another trade to bolster the lineup, according to the AP (h/t USA Today )...

    Brian Silberberg Written by Brian Silberberg about 27 days ago 598 reads 6 comments

  25. The Rockies Have Acquired Marco Scutaro From the Red Sox

    The Rockies have acquired Marco Scutaro from the Red Sox in exchange for Clayton Mortensen, reports ESPN's Jim Bowden of (on Twitter). Troy Renck of The Denver Post first reported that the two sides were finishing up the trade...

    Michael Gately Written by Michael Gately about 27 days ago 1,538 reads 0 comments