Nick Groke

Jon Gray is experimenting from the mound but his Rockies manager wants something more simple

March 9, 2018 at 7:43 p.m.

Jon Gray split his fore and middle fingers and aligned them with the seams of a baseball. That is the look of his newfound changeup, a pitch he saw move...

Colorado Rockies third baseman Ryan McMahon ...

Ryan McMahon tested in a highlight at first base; David Dahl finds hard contact for Rockies vs. Cleveland

March 9, 2018 at 6:20 p.m.

Ryan McMahon's audition for the major leagues, as the Rockies test him at first base, got a yellow light when news broke of the pending return of Carlos Gonzalez. The...

Colorado Rockies right fielder Carlos Gonzalez ...

Carlos Gonzalez nearing a deal with the Rockies as Colorado’s clubhouse delights in the slugger’s return

March 9, 2018 at 6:39 p.m.

If Gonzalez signs, it likely means the Rockies will revert to a familiar lineup.

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Kyle Freeland ...

Kyle Freeland tightens the screws on his fastball; Sam Hilliard shines late for Rockies against Reds

March 8, 2018 at 5:54 p.m.

An obvious outlier was listed on the Rockies batting order Thursday, with eight spots filled by prospects, rookies and bench players, and a ninth as Nolan Arenado.

Colorado Rockies left fielder Gerardo Parra ...

Vinny Castilla steps into the cage against a Wisconsin softball pitcher; Rockies add a TV host

March 8, 2018 at 9:03 p.m.

Vinny Castilla stepped into a batting cage Thursday, his hands in gloves and wrists wrapped, with every intention of getting a hit. But the Rockies' special adviser, an original member...

Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Mike Dunn ...

Rockies won’t fall into the postseason-ization of their bullpen. They want starting pitchers pitching.

March 8, 2018 at 5:33 p.m.

Jon Gray is eager to be a workhorse, ready to eat innings and carry the Rockies through a long season like a 21st century Nolan Ryan. 鈥淚 want to throw...

Who will be the Rockies leadoff hitter in 2018?

Rockies podcast: Who will hit leadoff for Colorado?

March 8, 2018 at 1:25 p.m.

In the latest episode of the On The Rox podcast, The Denver Post's Patrick Saunders and Nick Groke discuss which player is most likely to hit leadoff for the Colorado...

Charlie Blackmon #19 of the Colorado ...

Rockies get the band together against Texas with a lineup that hints at opening day

March 7, 2018 at 7:19 p.m.

The Rockies on Wednesday fielded what looked like a potential opening-day look, with their core hitters together in the middle of the order.

Colorado Rockies pitcher Chad Bettis (35) ...

Chad Bettis’ experiment with a quick-pitch nets mixed results; Gerardo Parra sets his timeline for return to Rockies

March 7, 2018 at 8:15 p.m.

Chad Bettis broke out a sucker-punch pitch Wednesday, a "load-and-go" windup that he never used before. The 28-year-old right-hander, the veteran member of the Rockies' young pitching staff, threw three...

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Chad Bettis ...

Their time will come, so the Rockies are schooling a young catching corps with a molecular map in spring camp