1. Carney Lansford out as Rockies' Hitting Coach as Changes Continue

    Even before manager Jim Tracy walked away from his job on Sunday, the Rockies were planning to overhaul the coaching staff. Monday night, hitting instructor Carney Lansford and third base coach Rich Dauer were dismissed...

    Eric Drobny Written by Eric Drobny about 8 months ago 30 reads 0 comments

  2. Rockies' Players Praise Jim Tracy, Are Surprised by Resignation

    Even while the Rockies were stumbling to the worst record in franchise history, the players continued to back manager Jim Tracy...

    Nick Yokoyama Written by Nick Yokoyama about 8 months ago 41 reads 0 comments

  3. Jordan Pacheco, Chris Nelson Finish with Batting Averages over .300

    Even as their value inspires debate, some numbers still resonate in baseball. Winning 20 games and hitting .300, for example. The Rockies have never had a pitcher post 20 victories, but two of their young hitters finished above ...

    Evan Adrian Written by Evan Adrian about 8 months ago 22 reads 0 comments

  4. Rockies' Troy Tulowitzki Preparing for Better Season in 2013

    SCOTTSDALE, ariz. — All the elements remain in place that make him great. Troy Tulowitzki still has one the game's strongest arms. He possesses rare power for a shortstop and has the ability to fuel-inject an offense for weeks at a time...

    Nick Yokoyama Written by Nick Yokoyama about 8 months ago 31 reads 0 comments

  5. Why Wilin Rosario Should Run Away with NL Rookie of the Year

    The National League rookie landscape has been a fun ride in 2012. First and foremost, we received the long-awaited debut of the uber -hyped Bryce Harper. Harper's season consisted of a white hot start, a two-month slump and a white hot finish...

    Phil Pompei Written by Phil Pompei about 8 months ago 1,674 reads 7 comments

  6. Rockies Promote Single-A Outfielder Rafael Ortega to Big Club

    LOS ANGELES — There was always a chance the Rockies would add an instructional player this week. It figured to be Troy Tulowitzki, not Rafael Ortega...

    Nick Yokoyama Written by Nick Yokoyama about 8 months ago 23 reads 0 comments

  7. 5 Key Players Moving Forward for the Colorado Rockies

    This year the Colorado Rockies have looked like a team in desperate need of rebuilding. While there hasn't been much for fans to cheer about this year, the Rockies have displayed ...

    David A. Cucchiara Written by David A. Cucchiara about 8 months ago 1,751 reads 13 comments

  8. Why Trevor Story's an Underrated MLB Prospect Likely to Develop into a Superstar

    Few shortstop prospects had as impressive of a season as the Colorado Rockies ’ Trevor Story, who batted .270/.361/.499 with 43 doubles, 18 home runs and 15 stolen bases in 122 games for Low-A Asheville ...

    Mike Rosenbaum Written by Mike Rosenbaum about 8 months ago 5,177 reads 5 comments

  9. Colorado Rockies Play Crucial Role in National League Playoff Picture

    The Colorado Rockies are playing meaningful games in late September. The problem for Rockies fans is that they are not meaningful for Colorado's playoff chances...

    Paul Francis Sullivan Written by Paul Francis Sullivan about 8 months ago 272 reads 0 comments

  10. Colorado Rockies Got a Steal with DJ LeMahieu from the Cubs

    Colorado Rockies infielder DJ LeMahieu is making the Cubs look very bad these days. When Aramis Ramirez left the Chicago Cubs last offseason, the new front office in Wrigley led by Theo Epstein made a trade to fill the hole at third base...

    Paul Francis Sullivan Written by Paul Francis Sullivan about 8 months ago 555 reads 1 comments

  11. Why the Colorado Rockies Should Explore Trading Troy Tulowitzki This Winter

    Troy Tulowitzki hasn't played in a game for the Colorado Rockies since May 30 due to a left groin injury...

    Ian Casselberry Written by Ian Casselberry about 8 months ago 1,614 reads 9 comments

  12. Colorado Rockies' Todd Helton, Free of Hip Pain, Wants to Play in 2013

    The crutches are gone, and so is the constant pain in his right hip. That has made Rockies veteran first baseman Todd Helton increasingly hopeful of playing in 2013. "I think, physically, I will be able to come back," Helton said Tuesday...

    Zach Moretti Written by Zach Moretti about 8 months ago 5 reads 0 comments

  13. Rain Costs Wilin Rosario His Shot at History

    Wilin Rosario homered and singled Tuesday against the Cubs , but he wasn’t able to record his fifth straight three-hit game before rain got the game called after 6 1/2 innings...

    Samantha Talavera Written by Samantha Talavera about 8 months ago 11 reads 0 comments

  14. The Rockies' Wilin Rosario May Be the Best Rookie You're Not Hearing About

    Rockies rookie catcher Wilin Rosario, who's maybe the best young player you haven't heard or thought much about, just accomplished something even the great Larry Walker never did...

    Jeff Carillo Written by Jeff Carillo about 8 months ago 9 reads 0 comments

  15. 4 Ways Josh Rutledge Can Be Used by Colorado Rockies Next Season

    Colorado Rockies middle infielder Josh Rutledge has been extremely beneficial to Colorado's offense and defense. He's primarily a shortstop, but with Troy Tulowitzki being the franchise player, it's hard to envision a rookie being valued more...

    Andrew Burton Written by Andrew Burton about 8 months ago 598 reads 0 comments

  16. Rockies' Wilin Rosario Will Work on Catching Drills in Offseason

    Rockies catching coach Jerry Weinstein already has a lengthy offseason to-do list prepared for rookie Wilin Rosario. The goal, of course, is to improve Rosario's skills behind the plate...

    Zach Moretti Written by Zach Moretti about 8 months ago 5 reads 0 comments

  17. Power-Hitting Catcher Wilin Rosario Vowing to Play Better Defense

    SAN FRANCISCO — As the Polynesian dancers shimmied on the outfield warning track Wednesday, Wilin Rosario was going through his daily dance steps. He practiced his footwork and receiving skills down the first-base line...

    Jeff Carillo Written by Jeff Carillo about 8 months ago 5 reads 0 comments

  18. Colorado Rockies: Why Drew Pomeranz Could Be Colorado's Ace Next Season

    Colorado Rockies ' starting pitcher Drew Pomeranz is the type of pitcher all clubs want to head their starting rotation—he's got many qualities that could make him the ace in Colorado next season...

    Andrew Burton Written by Andrew Burton about 8 months ago 754 reads 0 comments

  19. Colorado Rockies Pitching Worked Despite the Losses

    Do not pay attention to the win-loss totals for the Colorado Rockies this week. Their pitching staff triumphed even if the team did not...

    Paul Francis Sullivan Written by Paul Francis Sullivan about 9 months ago 160 reads 0 comments

  20. Colorado Rockies' Pitching Worked Perfectly for a Day

    Last week, I wrote a Bleacher Report article that was a strange but potentially viable suggestion for the Colorado Rockies and their pitching staff. And for one day my scheme looked like a winner for the Rockies...

    Paul Francis Sullivan Written by Paul Francis Sullivan about 9 months ago 164 reads 0 comments

  21. Chris Nelson Is Finally Delivering for the Colorado Rockies

    A first-round pick for the Rockies is blossoming in the major leagues and Colorado is thinking "better late than never for Chris Nelson." In 2004, the Rockies had the ninth pick in the draft...

    Paul Francis Sullivan Written by Paul Francis Sullivan about 9 months ago 381 reads 0 comments

  22. Colorado Rockies Should Give Tim Wheeler Playing Time in September

    When rosters expand this weekend all around baseball, prospects and forgotten veterans will get a chance to play in the majors again and essentially audition for next season...

    Paul Francis Sullivan Written by Paul Francis Sullivan about 9 months ago 548 reads 3 comments

  23. Colorado Rockies Could Help Shape the National League Playoff Picture

    The Colorado Rockies are probably not going to make the 2012 MLB postseason. It is a probability and not a certainty, because you never know with these Rockies and their penchant for late-season runs...

    Paul Francis Sullivan Written by Paul Francis Sullivan about 9 months ago 170 reads 0 comments

  24. Colorado Rockies: A Pitching Staff Proposal Stranger Than the 75-Pitch Rotation

    The Colorado Rockies are committed to their unorthodox four-man rotation. According to the Denver Post , the Rockies starter will throw 75 pitches while a reliever comes in and pitches the next 50...

    Paul Francis Sullivan Written by Paul Francis Sullivan about 9 months ago 481 reads 1 comments

  25. Troy Renck: Agent Switch Might Bring Rockies' Dexter Fowler Closer to Deal

    CHICAGO — Ian Stewart couldn't pull it off, dissolving before the Rockies ' eyes last season with no home runs. Jhoulys Chacin lost his shot when his weight became an issue last winter and his right pectoral muscle left his fingers numb...

    Adam Nofflett Written by Adam Nofflett about 9 months ago 7 reads 0 comments