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• Thursday Rockpile: Should the Rockies retire Charlie Blackmon's number?

Jonathan Hui-Imagn Images With Chuck Nazty’s career at its end, thoughts turn to celebrating his Rockies tenure What a week, huh? With so many of us ready for the end of another tough season for the Rockies, Charlie Blackmon decided to drop a bombshell just before the campaign's final home stand: He’s calling it a career. Charlie Blackmon has announced he will retire from Major League B...2024
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• Charlie Blackmon announces his intent to retire

Photo by Kyle Cooper/Colorado Rockies/Getty Images After 14 seasons in purple, one of the greatest Rockies to ever play has announced his plans to retire following the conclusion of the 2024 regular season. In what will truly be the end of an era, Colorado Rockies outfielder and designated hitter Charlie Blackmon has announced his intent to retire at the end of the 2024 season. pic.twitt...2024
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• Friday Rockpile: Rockies good Septembers must get even better

Chet Strange-Imagn Images Colorado Rockies news and links for Friday, September 20, 2024 September should be a magical baseball month of record breaking and playoff chasing. In Colorado Septembers, clouds should be chased away and stars should be stealing the night away. But, these days, it’s hard to remember dancing in September at Coors Field. It’s been 17 years since Todd Helton walke...2024
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• Thursday Rockpile: The Rowland Rockies Stadium Tour

Colorado Rockies news and links for Thursday, September 19, 2024 I was eight years old when it was announced that Colorado would be awarded a baseball franchise. Born and raised in the state of Colorado, up until that point, I was naturally a fan of the Bash Brother-led Oakland Athletics, with a father who grew up in New Mexico, Arizona, and Colorado as a fan of the Big Red Machine in the 70s. My...2024
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• Wednesday Rockpile: Does position really matter when it comes to hitting success?

Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images Colorado Rockies news and links for Wednesday, September 18, 2024 Baseball is a funny sport. There are so many factors and variables that can affect a player on the field that it gives credence to Yogi Berra’s classic quote, “Baseball is 90 percent mental. The other half is physical.” There is an element of comfort and familiarity that has the chance ...2024
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• This Day in Braves History: Atlanta scores 29 runs in win over Marlins

Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1914: - Boston Braves’ hurler George Davis no-hits the Phillies, 7-0. 1935: With the Cardinals’ Phil Collins losing to Curt Davis and the Phils, 4-3, the Cubs extend their winning streak to six straight games. Chicago tops the Braves, 5-1 and 2-1, behind the pitching of Larry French and Tex Carleton, cutting the Cardinal lead t...2024
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• Charlie Blackmon announces his intent to retire
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• Tuesday Rockpile: At 66 starts in a row, Toglia is becoming 1B staple

Photo by Joe Robbins/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Colorado Rockies news and links for Tuesday, September 3, 2024 Twenty-nine years ago this week, Cal Ripken Jr. played his 2,131st consecutive game, breaking Lou Gehrig’s record. He added three more seasons, playing every Baltimore game from May 30, 1982 to Sept. 19, 1998. His record of playing 2,632 games in a row is not made to be brok...2024
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• Monday Rockpile: The Future of the Rockies bullpen is drawing near

Photo by David Durochik/Diamond Images via Getty Images Colorado Rockies news and links for Monday, August 19th, 2024 As the Colorado Rockies are barreling towards their second-consecutive 100-loss season, there’s no doubt that a struggling bullpen has been one of the key factors of yet another lost season. For the third-straight season, the Colorado bullpen is the worst in Major League Ba...2024
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• Colorado Rockies game no. 125 thread: Joe Musgrove vs. Bradley Blalock

Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images Can the Rockies end Todd Helton Weekend on a high note? The Colorado Rockies conclude their three-game Todd Helton Celebration homestand with the rubber match against the San Diego Padres this afternoon. They won the first game 7-3 on Friday, but then were clobbered 8-3 last night on actual Todd Helton HOF Night. However, Friday’s win clinched the season ser...2024
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• Friday Rockpile: 2024 looks a lot like 2023, but here are 5 reasons to still watch the Rockies

Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images Colorado Rockies news and links for July 26, 2024 At this point last season, the Rockies record was very similar to now. In 2023, the Rockies were 40-63 (.388). They finished July 9-13, 7-20 in August and 10-19 in September and October on their way to the worst finish in franchise history with 103 losses. Before the trade deadline, GM Bill Schmidt dealt...2024
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• Outside The Confines: Four for the Hall

Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images Four new inductees into Cooperstown. A preview of the second half. Lots of injuries and other news from around MLB. Good morning. At least the Cubs won yesterday. Adrian Beltré, Todd Helton, Joe Mauer and Jim Leyland were all inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame yesterday. Jason Beck has a recap of the ceremonies. Tyler Kepner has a recap of the even...2024
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• Royals Rumblings - News for July 22, 2024

Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images Seth Lugo is “THE SURGEON” Anne Rogers writes about Seth Lugo’s first complete game of the season. “The way he controlled that game, I thought it was the right decision,” Quatraro said. Chants of “LUGO, LUGO” filled Kauffman Stadium after the Royals finished their sweep of the White Sox and improved to 55-45 through 100 games of the season. “I had chills out...2024
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• Braves News: Max Fried and Ozzie Albies Out Indefinitely, Nacho Alvarez to Be Promoted, More

Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports Two of the Braves best players will likely be sidelined for the foreseeable future. Once again, the Braves experienced their struggles during an actual game on a Sunday, as they suffered a 6-2 loss to the Cardinals. The result was plenty significant as the Cardinals won two out of three games over the past two days, thus gaining a game in the standings on the ...2024
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• Weekend Rumblings - News for July 20, 2024

Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images The boys are playing some ball. Manager Matt Quatraro talks about the big inning last night. KC batted around in the frame. Garcia began the inning with a leadoff walk and second baseman Michael Massey opened the floodgates with a two-run single. “Maikel taking the walk and the (sacrifice) bunt was big,” Royals manager Matt Quatraro said. “Being able to ext...2024
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• Friday Rockpile: 2024 looks a lot like 2023, but here are 5 reasons to still watch the Rockies
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• Purple Row’s favorite articles of 2023

Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images Starting 2024 by looking back The New Year is a tried and true opportunity to remember and reflect on the previous year. Yesterday, we remembered the most-read articles of the 2023 calendar year. Today, we take the opportunity to reflect on the articles that brought us the most pride and satisfaction. This annual tradition of having our writers highlig...2024
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"Adrian Beltre, Todd Helton and Joe Mauer were voted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame, while closer Billy Wagner again fell just short with 73."

2023
"Others who came close to induction: Todd Helton, with 72."

2022
"The Rockies announced that franchise legend Todd Helton has been hired as a special assistant to GM Bill Schmidt."

2021
"Baseball Hall of Fame ballot: How Todd Helton is deservedly making his way toward Cooperstown"

2020
"The Rockies will retire Larry Walker's Number 33 jersey on April 19, joining Todd Helton (17) as the only players to be so honored by the team."

2019
"Baseball Hall of Fame voting: Larry Walker and Todd Helton among 10 names on Matt Snyder's hypothetical ballot"

2018
"As we look a year ahead to the 2019 Hall of Fame ballot, we begin with one of the all-time Yankee greats, Mariano Rivera, leading a class of first-timers that includes late Blue Jays and Phillies pitcher Roy Halladay, Rockies first baseman Todd Helton and Yankees lefty Andy Pettitte."

2017
"Former Rockies star Todd Helton has returned to his roots by joining the baseball staff at the University of Tennessee, where he will serve as director of player development, the school announced on Friday in a press release."

2016
"Todd Helton?"

2015
"75 million contract in November 2010, the organization was determined not to give out any more no-trade clauses, still feeling stung (and hamstrung) by no-trade deals given to Larry Walker and Todd Helton."

2014
"Todd Helton had some bold advice for the Royals, via MLB."

• Thursday Rockpile: Should the Rockies retire Charlie Blackmon's number?
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• Charlie Blackmon announces his intent to retire
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• Friday Rockpile: Rockies good Septembers must get even better
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• Tuesday Rockpile: At 66 starts in a row, Toglia is becoming 1B staple
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• Weekly Pebble Report: Why is Everything Chrome? (August 12th - August 18th)

Colorado Rockies minor league report for Tuesday, August 20th, 2024 This is the new home of the Weekly Pebble Report here on Purple Row, your weekly Colorado Rockies minor league update. We have decided to make the Pebble Report a stand-alone article for ease of access and to better even out our content for our readers. Starting today, the Pebble Report will go up on Tuesday mornings. ★ ★ ★ Ever...2024
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• The Day After: Drew Romo reflects on his MLB debut

Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images The “catcher of the future” made his MLB Debut on Todd Helton Night After the Colorado Rockies parted ways with veteran catcher and former All-Star Game MVP Elias Díaz on Wednesday, fans knew something was brewing. And that something was the long-awaited debut of Drew Romo (pre-season No. 7 PuRP). Since Romo was drafted 35th overall in the 2020 MLB Dr...2024
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• Monday Rockpile: The Future of the Rockies bullpen is drawing near
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• Did Bobby Witt Jr. just have the best month ever by a Royals hitter?

Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images The kid has been on FIRE. The weather in July in Kansas City can get hot. Bobby Witt Jr. is even hotter. The phenom has been on a tear rarely seen in baseball. After being named to his first All-Star team and nearly winning the Home Run Derby, Witt’s ascendency to stardom has continued after the break. Any notion his swing would be negatively affected ...2024
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• Monday Rockpile: Why can’t the Rockies conquer the Coors Hangover?

D. Ross Cameron-USA TODAY Sports Colorado Rockies news and links for Monday, July 29th, 2024 It’s no secret the Colorado Rockies—like most teams—perform better in the friendly confines of their home ballpark. However, the Rockies have always been the victim of over-inflated offense at the high altitude of Coors Field. We’ve seen it lead to national media discounting the accomplishments of ...2024
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• Thursday Rockpile: Should the Rockies retire Charlie Blackmon's number?
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• Wednesday Rockpile: Does position really matter when it comes to hitting success?
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• This Day in Braves History: Atlanta scores 29 runs in win over Marlins
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• Friday Rockies: As Todd goes gold, whose number will be retired next?

Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images Colorado Rockies news and links for Friday, August 15, 2024 During the Rockies current six-year playoff drought, significant franchise highlights have been few and far between. Coors Field hosting the 2021 All-Star Game and Germán Márquez throwing a scoreless inning in it, Elias Díaz hitting the winning homer and being named the All-Star MVP in 2023 and...2024
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• Wednesday Rockpile: The danger of not trading Ryan McMahon

Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images Colorado Rockies news and links for Wednesday, July 24, 2024 The 2024 Trade Deadline is just six days away and the Colorado Rockies once again find themselves in the position to be sellers if they so choose. A muddy playoff picture, especially for the Wild Card, makes this year particularly interesting and a decent opportunity for any team willing to m...2024
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• Braves News: Max Fried and Ozzie Albies Out Indefinitely, Nacho Alvarez to Be Promoted, More
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• The Purple Row staff shares their favorite memories of Todd Helton

Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images The Toddfather has left his mark on both the Rockies franchise and their fans As Todd Helton prepares to take his place in the MLB Hall of Fame, we thought it would be a good time for staff members to reflect on their memories of The Toddfather. The ceremony starts at 11:30am MT. ★ ★ ★ Sam Bradfield My late maternal grandfather was a baseball guy, alwa...2024
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• Charlie Blackmon announces his intent to retire
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• This Day in Braves History: Atlanta scores 29 runs in win over Marlins
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• Tuesday Rockpile: At 66 starts in a row, Toglia is becoming 1B staple
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• The Day After: Drew Romo reflects on his MLB debut
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• Colorado Rockies game no. 124 thread: Dylan Cease vs. Kyle Freeland

Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images The Colorado kid takes the mound on Helton HOF Day Tonight’s the night! On the final stop of the 2024 #HeltonHOF tour, the Colorado Rockies will take on the San Diego Padres. The Rockies are celebrating #17 on the 10th anniversary of his number retirement by adding a gold ring signifying his Hall of Fame induction. If you are one of the lucky fans able...2024
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• This Week in Purple: Forever Enshrined

Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images Colorado Rockies weekend discussion thread for August 17-18, 2024 The weekend is a great time to kick back and reflect. This Week in Purple is the place to catch up on the news from our team at Purple Row. You’ll find links to Rockpiles and other content below as well as a platform for community discussion in the comments. ★ ★ ★ It’s the last stop on the H...2024
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• Friday Rockies: As Todd goes gold, whose number will be retired next?
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• Hall of Fame Class of '24: Beltre, Helton, Mauer

Adrian Beltre, Todd Helton and Joe Mauer were voted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame, while closer Billy Wagner again fell just short with 73.8%....2024
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• Adrián Beltré, Joe Mauer, Todd Helton Elected To Baseball Hall Of Fame
The Hall of Fame announced this evening that Adrián Beltré, Joe Mauer and Todd Helton have been elected by the Baseball Writers Association of America. They will be elected alongside Jim Leyland, who was selected by the Era Committee last month. Beltré received 95.1% of the vote, Helton 79.7% and Mauer 76.1%. Billy Wagner got…...2024
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• Scott Rolen has been elected to the Hall of Fame
Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images He’ll be inducted in Cooperstown this summer. Longtime major league third baseman Scott Rolen was elected to baseball’s Hall of Fame by the BBWAA in the results of balloting announced Tuesday evening. Rolen got 76.3 percent of the vote, five votes over the 75 percent required for induction. Others who came close to induction: Todd Helton, with 72.2 per...2023
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• Elias Díaz named 2023 All-Star MVP
Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images The Rockies catcher hit a go-ahead, two-run homer in the eighth inning Colorado Rockies catcher Elias Díaz etched his name in the history books on Tuesday night as not just the first Rockies catcher to play in the All-Star Game but also the first Rockie to be named All-Star MVP thanks to a game-deciding home run. Trailing 2-1 in the top of the eighth i...2023
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• Scott Miller's Starting 9: Don't Discount Giants in Rugged NL West
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• 2024 Baseball Hall of Fame voting results: Adrián Beltré leads class alongside Joe Mauer and Todd Helton

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• Baseball Hall of Fame ballot: How Todd Helton is deservedly making his way toward Cooperstown
Helton has gone from 16.5 to 44.9 percent of the vote in his three years on the ballot...2021
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• Tuesday Rockpile: Will Todd Helton be inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2024? (We’ll know in a few hours.)

Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports Colorado Rockies News and Notes for Tuesday, January 23 Today, we’ll know if Todd Helton will be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. He should. His teammates are clear in making a case for the former first baseman. As former Colorado Rockies shortstop Troy Tulowitzki told Patrick Saunders, “He was a fierce competitor and that’s what sticks out the mos...2024
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• Wednesday Rockpile: Does position really matter when it comes to hitting success?
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• Tuesday Rockpile: At 66 starts in a row, Toglia is becoming 1B staple
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• Weekly Pebble Report: Why is Everything Chrome? (August 12th - August 18th)
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• The Day After: Drew Romo reflects on his MLB debut
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• Colorado Rockies game no. 124 thread: Dylan Cease vs. Kyle Freeland
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• Wednesday Rockpile: The danger of not trading Ryan McMahon
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• Royals Rumblings - News for July 22, 2024
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• Gary Sheffield misses out on National Baseball Hall of Fame in final year of eligibility

The former Padre was on his final year on the ballot As announced on MLB Network today, Gary Sheffield (63.9%) will not be joining Jim Leyland, Todd Helton, Adrian Beltre and Joe Mauer in Cooperstown this summer. Sheffield was the only nominee on the ballot for the tenth year, which is the last year any player can appear on it before being taken off. Yesterday, he was tracking at just below the ne...2024
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• Adrián Beltré, Todd Helton, and Joe Mauer elected to Hall of Fame

Photo by Brace Hemmelgarn/Minnesota Twins/Getty Images Former Royals outfielder Carlos Beltrán falls a bit short The Baseball Hall of Fame announced this evening that writers have elected Adrián Beltré, Todd Helton, and Joe Mauer to be inducted along with former manager Jim Leyeland this summer. Former Royals outfielder Carlos Beltrán improved his vote total from 46.5 percent to 57.1 perce...2024
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• A hypothetical 2024 Hall of Fame ballot

Photo by Matthew Grimes Jr./Atlanta Braves/Getty Images I don’t have a Hall of Fame vote, but if I did, this is what it would look like. This is an exercise that I have thought about doing for the last three years, but ultimately decided that it wasn’t worth the trouble. Voting for Baseball’s Hall of Fame in my opinion is the ultimate honor for a writer, but in recent years we have seen b...2024
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• Royals Rumblings - News for January 19, 2024

When I searched “Comiskey” and “Royals”, I got “Tartabull” and I’m good with that | Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images A surprisingly busy mid-January news day Sigh. I guess I get to start with stadium talk again as that was the biggest news. We’ll start with The Star story on this: With only hours to spare Thursday, Jackson County Executive Frank White vetoed an ordinance that would h...2024
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• Ranking the Rockies: No. 5, Charlie Blackmon

Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports Charlie Blackmon is nearing the end of his playing career, but played well enough in 2023 to earn a true “last ride.” Welcome to the 2023 edition of Ranking the Rockies, where we take a look back at every player to log playing time for the Rockies in 2023. The purpose of this list is to provide a snapshot of the player in context. The “Ranking” is an orga...2023
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• Monday Rockpile: Three low-risk, high-reward free agents for the Rockies to consider

Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports Colorado Rockies news and links for Monday, November 27, 2023 The quiet off-season rolls on for the Colorado Rockies. There has been little-to-nothing in terms of news for both the team and most of MLB in the waning days of November. The Arizona Diamondbacks and Seattle Mariners recently struck a deal, with the Snakes acquiring 3B Eugenio Suárez from the ...2023
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• Former Royals Carlos Beltrán and James Shields on Hall of Fame ballot

Photo by Linda Cataffo/NY Daily News Archive via Getty Images José Bautista, who was briefly on the Royals, also listed Former Royals Carlos Beltrán, and James Shields are part of the 26 players that will be on this year’s ballot for induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame. It will be the second time on the ballot for Beltrán, who received 46.5 percent of the vote last year and was likely...2023
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• Wednesday Rockpile: Reflecting on shades of the 2012 season
Photo by Smiley N. Pool/Houston Chronicle via Getty Images Colorado Rockies news and links for Wednesday, July 12, 2023 In talking about Colorado Rockies history, whenever the 2012 season comes up, I like to joke and say that season never happened because it truly is the worst season in team history in many aspects. The 2012 Rockies narrowly avoided 100 losses by going 64-98 while also suf...2023
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