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RINGOLSBY: Ramirez not the key to the Dodgers' success

February 26, 2009

Put the Mannymania on hold. Yes, Los Angeles is a star-studded town, and yes Manny Ramirez became a Dodger darling in his two months with the team at the end of last season. No doubt if he finally signs with the Dodgers there will be a positive reaction from the fans. But get serious.

Helton preparing to get face lift

Helton preparing to get face lift

February 26, 2009

Huston Street made his debut with the Colorado Rockies on Thursday, giving up a run and three hits in a 4-1 loss to the Chicago White Sox in front of 2,943 fans at Hi Corbett Field.

Fuentes makes debut as Angels' closer

February 26, 2009

The Los Angeles Angels got their first look at the team's new closer and a peek at a potential future starter.

Rockies report: Francis undergoes surgery

February 25, 2009

Left-handed starter Jeff Francis underwent arthroscopic surgery on his left shoulder Wednesday to repair the labrum and clean up the rotator cuff.

Rockies' Morillo handles pressure during loss in spring opener

Rockies' Morillo handles pressure during loss in spring opener

February 25, 2009

Rockies pitcher Juan Morillo got himself into trouble then out of it, escaping a base-loaded, no-out inning without giving up a run in a 5-3 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks in a spring training opener Wednesday. Photo gallery

Rockies' roster evaluation begins with Cactus League opener

Rockies' roster evaluation begins with Cactus League opener

February 24, 2009

The Rockies have options - literally and figuratively - in their effort to fill out their roster in spring training. The evaluation process begins today, when the Rockies play host to Arizona in the Cactus League opener for both teams at Hi Corbett Field.

Rockies report: Jimenez to start in WBC

February 24, 2009

Right-hander Ubaldo Jimenez, one of four Rockies players named to the final rosters for the World Baseball Classic that were announced Tuesday, said he was assured of starting for the Dominican Republic by manager Felipe Alou and pitching coach Mario Soto.

Rockies report: Officials tour White Sox's spring home

February 23, 2009

A group of Rockies officials spent Monday touring the Chicago White Sox's new training facility in Glendale, Ariz.

Rockies' Eric Young Jr. follows in father's footsteps

Rockies' Eric Young Jr. follows in father's footsteps

February 23, 2009

Eric Young assured himself of a prominent spot in Colorado Rockies lore with the home run he hit in the first at-bat by a Rockies player in a regular-season game in Denver in April 1993. Eric Young Jr. is determined to add to the family legacy. Photo gallery Video

KRIEGER: Rockies crystal ball says 85 wins

KRIEGER: Rockies crystal ball says 85 wins

February 23, 2009

Two years ago, I predicted the Rockies would win 85 games, which they had never done. Readers found my prediction amusing. So did editors, who slapped the following headline on it: This might come back to bite me. Nevertheless, for 2009, I am here to tell you again that the Rocks will win 85 games. Photo gallery

LINCICOME: Steroid Era brought about by the not so young and stupid

February 22, 2009

The term "dumb jock" has lasted as long as there have been jocks, dumb or otherwise. Age has never been a qualifier until Alex Rodriguez made it one. To be young and dumb, or young and stupid, cannot be an excuse for anything after the age of consent, speaking legally.

KRIEGER: Stewart can solve Rockies' woes

KRIEGER: Stewart can solve Rockies' woes

February 22, 2009

There is only one element of the Rockies' blueprint for 2009 that I don't understand. When club brass put together the tentative everyday lineup, it did not include Ian Stewart, the one player in the organization with a chance to replace the departed Matt Holliday's power numbers.

Rockies report: Murton has inside track

February 22, 2009

Matt Murton, a right-handed hitter, would seem to have an edge for the final spot in a Colorado Rockies outfield heavy with left-handed hitters.

Iannetta continues to blossom as Rockies catcher

Iannetta continues to blossom as Rockies catcher

February 22, 2009

Rockies catcher Chris Iannetta was supposed to be Colorado's catcher of the future, but during his rookie year of 2007 he struggled mightily and was sent to the minors. Since returning to the majors he's made good on his potential and hopes to continue to surge this season. Photo gallery

SAUNDERS: Dues paid, Goodman living dream

February 22, 2009

Drew Goodman chuckles when recalling his first broadcasting job. Actually, "broadcasting" stretches the definition.

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