Nick Groke

Charlie Blackmon #19 of the Colorado ...

Rockies continue to steamroll the Giants, batting around for another Coors Field win

June 16, 2017 at 11:04 p.m.

The boomerang of emotion circled back at Jeff Samardzija in 5.2 seconds. The Giants' goateed right-handed pitcher hurtled a home run to the bullpen in the fifth inning at Coors...

Colorado Rockies right fielder Carlos Gonzalez ...

Carlos Gonzalez will not wait for the gift of hits. The Rockies’ slugger loves his swing too much.

June 16, 2017 at 10:37 p.m.

Stuck in an 0-for-24 rut and hitting just north of the Mendoza Line, Carlos Gonzalez took a two-day benching in stride. It sent him back to the video room. But...

Colorado Rockies' Charlie Blackmon, left, hugs ...

Raimel Tapia remains in a juggled Rockies lineup — his rookie rise is difficult to stop

June 16, 2017 at 10:32 p.m.

Raimel Tapia's immediate placement back in the Rockies lineup did not require much thought from his manager. The 23-year-old rookie outfielder -- the hitting hero of a wild 10-9 victory...

Colorado Rockies' Charlie Blackmon, back, douses ...

Rockies’ June boom continues — but only after they let a Coors Field blowout turn into a Giants squeaker

June 16, 2017 at 5:48 p.m.

Nolan Arenado hit three doubles for four RBIs and DJ LeMahieu finished 4-for-5 at the plate with three runs and Colorado won a 10th game this month -- the most...

Rockies call-up slugger Tom Murphy and their catching corps is now intact; Carlos Gonzalez sits again

June 16, 2017 at 9:55 a.m.

The Rockies on Thursday called up catcher Tom Murphy, the slugger who missed the first 10 weeks of the season with a broken right arm. And now, finally, their core...

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Jon Gray ...

Jon Gray’s return to the Rockies has a tentative plan. “This is the first time it feels realistic,” he said.

June 16, 2017 at 10:00 a.m.

Jon Gray was always too far from returning to the Rockies to count the days. It was always four or five more weeks, always beyond the horizon. But the reality...

Colorado Rockies general manager Jeff Bridich, ...

Rockies go heavy on college pitchers in 2017 MLB draft, including a standout from Broomfield

June 13, 2017 at 9:27 p.m.

The Rockies had to wait ... and wait ... and wait for their turn in the draft Monday. By Tuesday, their picks unfolded in quick order, a breakneck procession of...

Kiszla vs. Groke: Can Mark Reynolds hit .300 for the Rockies for the first time in his career?

June 13, 2017 at 5:30 p.m.

Question: Can Mark Reynolds hit .300 for the first time in his career?

Rockies nab prep power-hitter Ryan Vilade in MLB draft — with echoes of Matt Holliday

June 21, 2017 at 5:19 p.m.

The Rockies on Monday returned to a dusty Oklahoma town for another crack at a power bat. Colorado picked heavy-hitting third baseman Ryan Vilade, an 18-year-old from Stillwater High --...

Colorado Rockies third baseman Nolan Arenado ...

Rockies have a record-long wait in the 2017 MLB draft, but there is precedent for potential

June 11, 2017 at 10:31 p.m.

Rockies manager Bud Black twice skipped a chance to play professional baseball to stay a student. His third chance at the Major League Baseball draft worked out just fine, but...

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