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Nick Groke
Nick Groke is a former Denver Post sports writer. He left The Post in 2018.
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Conspiracy theories abound, but Rockies are swimming against MLB’s rise of home runs
The Rockies, even with Nolan Arenado slamming through the fog here by the bay, are a team swimming against tide.

What was that yapping about between Nick Hundley and Angel Pagan that nearly escalated?
Pagan and Colorado catcher Nick Hundley jawed through the rest of the at-bat. The benches chimed in. The umpires huddled. Warnings were issued to both sides. And Walt Weiss sprinted...

Nolan Arenado’s hard home run pulls Rockies above water and past the Giants to snap long skid
Long flyballs fell to the field like drunken seagulls Tuesday night by the bay. The so-called marine layer here, when it thickens in the chilly air, makes outfield walls seem...

Tyler Chatwood, Adam Ottavino return for the Rockies as pitching staff turns over
The Colorado Rockies on Tuesday activated pitchers Adam Ottavino and Tyler Chatwood from the disabled list.

2 Rockies make NL all-star team, third slugger is still in the running
Through the late summer months last season, Nolan Arenado and Carlos Gonzalez raced step-by-step in a home run derby through the National League, one-upping each other at every turn. This...

David Dahl, Rockies’ top outfield prospect, jumps to Triple-A Albuquerque on fast track
David Dahl, the Rockies' top outfield prospect, jumped a step away from the big leagues Monday when the 22-year-old center fielder entered Triple-A Albuquerque's lineup for the first time.

“Snowball going in the wrong direction” after Rockies fall to Giants in a season-high skid
Their two strikeouts to start a three-game set Monday against the Giants portended bad things to come.

Adam Ottavino is back in the Rockies’ clubhouse, nearing his return from Tommy John surgery
Adam Ottavino needs a refund. He had a plane ticket to fly back to Albuquerque on Sunday. But he ditched it. He caught a ride to San Francisco instead.

Kiszla vs. Groke: Can these Rockies make the playoffs? Playoffs?!
OK, somebody has to be the optimist around here. I take stock of the National League, with Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw down with a back injury and the Cardinals playing...

Carlos Gonzalez among the Rockies making a push for the All-Star Game in a crowded field
So much of Carlos Gonzalez's swing is based on timing a pitch to perfection. He cocks his leg up, then waits to spring his hands and unleash his swing. His...