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• Friday Rockpile: Rockies need a new vibe in 2025

Photo by Jill Weisleder/MLB Photos via Getty Images Colorado Rockies news and links for Friday, December 20, 2024 In less than 100 days (98 to be exact), the Rockies will open the 2025 season. In about 50 days, pitchers and catchers will report to Spring Training, and on Feb. 21, the Rockies will play their first Cactus League game against the Diamondbacks. While there’s always the joy and...2024
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• The Royals Review Hall of Fame ballots

Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images Who deserves enshrinement in Cooperstown? Baseball writers are currently mulling over this year’s Hall of Fame candidates, with selections to be announced on January 21. None of us at Royals Review have a vote but who would we vote for if we did? You can see the list of eligible candidates and their career statistics here. Here are our ballots with some wr...2024
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• High homer hopes for the Rockies in 2025

Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images Colorado Rockies news and links for Friday, December 13, 2024 In 2024, the Rockies didn’t show much improvement. Outside of amazing sophomore campaigns from Brenton Doyle and Ezequiel Tovar, the stats weren’t very good. As surprising as it may be, Colorado did get better in one area: home runs. Ever since being ranked No. 8 in Major League Baseball wit...2024
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• Eagles’ ‘Tush Push’ isn’t the most unstoppable play in sports, but it’s close

Photo by Andy Lewis/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images How the Philadelphia Eagles’ ‘Tush Push’ compares to the most unstoppable plays in sports history Is the Philadelphia Eagles’ “Tush Push” unstoppable? Statistically, no, it’s not. Even at its peak in 2022, the play got a first down on 93 percent of attempts — 25 of 27, including 6 for 6 in Super Bowl LVII. Last season, they were down to...2024
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• Ranking the Rockies: No. 4, Michael Toglia

Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images Stellar defense and massive power defined Toglia’s incredible growth in 2024 You’re reading the 2024 edition of Ranking the Rockies, where we take a look back at the season had by every player to play for the Rockies in 2024. The purpose of this list is to provide a snapshot of the player in context. The “Ranking” is an organizing principle that’s drawn f...2024
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• Could the Royals take advantage of deferred contract payments like the Dodgers?

Los Angeles Dodger Shohei Ohtani hold his dog Decoy and joins players, coaches and family riding in the World Series Championship parade in front of Los Angeles City Hall. | Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images In short: yes, but it’s complicated About a year ago, Shohei Ohtani signed the biggest baseball contract in the history of whatever. It was a gigantic, 10-year cont...2024
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• Ranking the Rockies: No. 4, Michael Toglia
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• Friday Rockpile: How does Rodgers non-tender fit into Rockies 1st-round draft history?

Colorado Rockies news and links for Friday, November 30, 2024 Last week, the news that the Rockies non-tendered Brendan Rodgers hit me harder than I thought it would. It was brutal and frustrating to see him fall victim to injuries on a regular basis, but his potential always seemed to be worth the wait. Unfortunately, the Rockies 2015 first-round draft pick, who is one of only four Rockies to be ...2024
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• Friday Rockpile: A Rockies Fan Guide to the 2024 World Series

Photo by Mary DeCicco/MLB Photos via Getty Images Colorado Rockies news and links for Friday, October 25, 2024 Tonight, the World Series begins as two of the most storied franchises battle for the championship. The top seeds, the biggest cities, a coastal media dream of the No. 2 payroll (Yankees at over $317 million) vs. the No. 5 payroll (Dodgers at over $241 million) and the game’s bigg...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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• 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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• 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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• The Purple Row staff shares their favorite Charlie Blackmon memories

Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images Celebrate one last game with us... TONIIIIIIGHT! It’s official. Charlie Blackmon announced his retirement on Monday, and the final week of the season has been dedicated to honoring his illustrious 14-year career playing mile high baseball. There have been so many on- and off-field moments throughout Blackmon’s tenure that endeared him to so many fans...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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• 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."

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"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."

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"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."

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"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."

• Friday Rockpile: Rockies need a new vibe in 2025
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• Could the Royals take advantage of deferred contract payments like the Dodgers?
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• Friday Rockpile: How does Rodgers non-tender fit into Rockies 1st-round draft history?
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• Ranking the Rockies: No. 13, Charlie Blackmon

Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images One of the Rockies’ all-time greats had his last hurrah in 2024. Welcome to the 2024 edition of Ranking the Rockies, where we take a look back at every player to log playing time for the Rockies in 2024. The purpose of this list is to provide a snapshot of the player in context. The “Ranking” is an organizing principle that’s drawn from Baseball Refer...2024
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• Tuesday Rockpile: Which Colorado Rockies will win Gold Gloves in 2024?

Photo by Jess Rapfogel/Getty Images Colorado Rockies news and links for Tuesday, October 29, 2024 As the 2024 postseason enters its final week, Major League Baseball is easing fans into offseason activities, which means that it’s the beginning of awards season. Given that the Rockies pride themselves on playing good defense, they generally have a player or two in the running to win a Rawl...2024
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• Friday Rockpile: A Rockies Fan Guide to the 2024 World Series
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• Friday Rockpile: Rockies attendance down slightly again in 2024

Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images Colorado Rockies news and links for Friday, October 4, 2024 It’s that time of year again — that time when Rockies fans look at the final attendance numbers. It’s become a perennial tradition like no other. A ritual where we see if the team’s depressing record had any impact on attendance at Coors Field. If the numbers drop enough, we dream that the hit...2024
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• The Purple Row staff shares their favorite Charlie Blackmon memories
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• High homer hopes for the Rockies in 2025
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• Eagles’ ‘Tush Push’ isn’t the most unstoppable play in sports, but it’s close
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• Ranking the Rockies: No. 4, Michael Toglia
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• Tuesday Rockpile: Which Colorado Rockies will win Gold Gloves in 2024?
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• Friday Rockpile: Rockies attendance down slightly again in 2024
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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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• 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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• 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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• Charlie Blackmon announces his intent to retire
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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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• 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

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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• 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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• 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
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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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• Friday Rockpile: Rockies need a new vibe in 2025
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• Andruw Jones and Brian McCann appear on 2025 Baseball Hall of Fame ballot

Photo by Matthew Grimes Jr./Atlanta Braves/Getty Images Will this be the year for Andruw? The BBWAA has officially announced the 2025 ballot for the Baseball Hall of Fame and the Atlanta Braves will have two prominent figures on the ballot this year, as Andruw Jones is returning to the ballot for another season and Brian McCann is making his first-ever appearance on the ballot. It’s bal...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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• 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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• 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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