John Leyba, The Denver Post
Colorado Rockies right fielder Sam Hilliard (67) practices sliding during drills on Feb. 21, 2018 at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick in Scottsdale, Arizona. 
Getting your player ready...
Baseball fans, rejoice! Spring training is right around the corner.
First off, here’s a list of important dates:
- Feb. 13: Rockies’ first pitchers and catchers workout
- Feb. 18: Rockies’ first full squad workout
- Feb. 23: Rockies’ first spring training game — at Diamondbacks at 1:10 p.m.
And here’s what you need to know about the 2019 Rockies and what to expect in spring training:
- Cactus League preview: Story lines to know, prospects to watch and more analysis entering spring training.
- Rockies prospect guide: Analysis on Colorado’s top up-and-coming players heading into spring training
- A look at David Dahl, Ryan McMahon, Garrett Hampson, Brendan Rodgers and the Rockies’ youth movement.
- Rockies’ spring training roster: Big questions at second, outfield, bullpen.
- Rockies announce 2019 non-roster invites to spring training.
- Patrick Saunders presents his 20 favorite things about Rockies spring training.
- MLB rule changes, designated hitter, adjusting the mound height and more.
- Ian Desmond and Rockies’ other big-money players must deliver big in 2019, Patrick Saunders writes.
