Tracy Ringolsby

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Tracy Ringolsby, Baseball Writer I was born in Cheyenne, Wyo., and graduated from Cheyenne East High School. My wife and I live with our four horses northwest of Cheyenne. I have a daughter, Laramie, who is 27, and currently working on her MBA at SMU. I have attended the University of Wyoming and am still plugging away at getting the degree I promised my father I would receive when I quit school to pursue a career in journalism. I have been covering Major League Baseball since 1976, and joined the News for the 1992 season, the year before the Rockies started play. I was selected by my peers to receive the 2005 J.G. Taylor Spink Award, which led to my enshrinement in the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, N.Y., during the 2006 ceremonies. I also received the 2000 Colorado Press Association Shining Star Award, a particularly proud moment considering I believe I was the first person from a sports department to be honored. Read Tracy Ringolsby's Colorado Rockies 24/7 blog here

Recent stories

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

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.

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

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.

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' 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.

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

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.

Rockies report: Stewart will see playing time at third

February 20, 2009

Ian Stewart remains a key part of the Rockies’ future, even if he doesn’t have a full-time spot right now. This spring, Stewart will get playing time at third base, where he could play during the season when Garrett Atkins plays first and Todd Helton rests, and in left field.

Rockies report: Torrealba arrives; Gonazlez missing

February 20, 2009

Catcher Yorvit Torrealba, whose arrival was delayed because of the death of a cousin, was on hand for the first full-squad workout. The only player missing was infielder Luis Gonzalez, signed to a minor league contract.