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Jose Abreu's record hitting month first gained steam at Coors Field

The Rockies tried to acquire Jose Abreu in the offseason, but lost out to the White Sox. And ironically, his rookie record month started at Coors Field.

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Rockies' Nolan Arenado has a big fan in all-star Adrian Beltre

All-star Adrian Beltre says that Rockies third baseman Nolan Arenado would have been an all-star this season if Arenado had not been injured.

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Rockies one-hit by Giants' Madison Bumgarner -- a closer look

Thank goodness for Rockies veteran first baseman Justin Morneau. His leadoff double in the eighth on Tuesday ruined a perfect game by Madison Bumgarner.

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Bud Selig forms committee to study MLB's pace of play, time of games

MLB announced Monday that commissioner Bud Selig has conducted a conference call with a new committee that will study the issue of pace of game.

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Could Rockies GM Dan O'Dowd leave for Atlanta Braves?

Word is spreading in baseball circles is that Rockies general manager Dan O'Dowd might consider leaving the Rockies for a position with the Atlanta Braves.

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Colorado Rockies scout on Derek Jeter in '92: "This guy is special"

A Colorado Rockies scout took notice of Derek Jeter in 1992, when he was just a high schooler in Michigan.

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Derek Jeter launches website to connect athletes to fans

Newly retired Derek Jeter launched a site that will publish first-person stories from athletes with the goal to be "The Voice of the Game."

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MLB experimenting with clock during Arizona Fall League

Traditionalists aren't going to like it. Others will say it's about time. MLB will experiment with ways to speed up the game during the Arizona Fall League.

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MLB announces World Series umpiring crew

Major League Baseball announced the umpire crew for this season's World Series between the San Francisco Giants and Kansas City Royals.

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Nolan Arenado's incredible catch electrified baseball Tuesday night

By now, you have seen Nolan Arendo's catch. Rockies manager Walt Weiss said it was one of the best plays he's ever seen. You'll probably agree.

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Troy Tulowitzki trade rumors, thoughts and potential partners

There are many pieces to the Troy Tulowitzki trade puzzle: Salary; health; a realistic trade partner; and owner Dick Monfort's willingness to deal.

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Roy Halladay gets pulled over twice — by the same police officer

Roy Halladay had an eventful day on Tuesday. He was pulled over twice -- by the same police officer -- over the course of a couple hours, the two-time Cy Young Award-winning pitcher tweeted.

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Tulowitzki's Blue Jays' debut gets rave reviews from Rockies

Troy Tulowitzki's Toronto debut was must-see TV for the Rockies, who were thrilled when he hit a home run and two doubles vs. the Phillies on Wednesday.

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Jose Reyes clears waivers for Rockies; could Yankees trade be next?

For those waiting for the Rockies to move Jose Reyes, the first domino has fallen. Reyes has cleared waivers, so he's eligible to be traded to any team.

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National League ballpark rankings: Worst to first

I've finally done it. I've covered a baseball game at every National League ballpark and now it's time to rate the parks from worst to first.

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Could Cleveland Indians be Rockies' trade partner for pitching?

I was trolling big-league waters for possible trades that would bring pitching to the Rockies. The Cleveland Indians were a team that caught my eye.

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Rockies' Nolan Arenado 8th in MVP vote; why I voted him 3rd

Colorado third baseman Nolan Arenado finished eighth in the NL MVP vote. I knew he wouldn't make the top five, though I believe he should have.

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Roy Halladay: Roger Clemens, Barry Bonds shouldn't go into Hall of Fame

The retired two-time Cy Young Award-winning pitcher took to Twitter early Wednesday morning to tout his disdain of allowing Roger Clemens or Barry Bonds into the Baseball Hall of Fame.

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