Thomas Harding

ORLANDO, Fla. -- The Rockies have often found themselves pitching against two foes -- their opponent and their own hitter-friendly atmosphere. With the exception of a couple of notable cases, the strategy has been essentially to stay traditional. It’s too early to determine how new leadership will change pitching strategy.

ORLANDO, Fla. -- The Rockies’ new pitching coach will be Alon Leichman, according to Major League sources. Leichman served as assistant pitching coach for the Marlins last season and held the same post with the Reds the two previous years. The Rockies have not confirmed the move, as the club

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LAS VEGAS – The Angels’ coaching staff under new manager Kurt Suzuki grew by two on Tuesday, with the confirmed additions of bench coach John Gibbons and first base coach and outfield instructor Adam Eaton. Gibbons served two stints as the Blue Jays’ manager (2004-08 and 2013-18), and most recently

LAS VEGAS -- Left-handed pitcher Jorge De La Rosa, the Rockies’ career leader in wins, was inducted into the Mexican Professional Baseball Hall of Fame on Thursday. He was surprised to be elected on the first ballot, and deeply touched by the reaction of the people of his home country.

DENVER – The Rockies are close to hiring Paul DePodesta – a longtime baseball executive and current chief strategy officer for the NFL’s Cleveland Browns – as their new head of baseball operations, according to a Major League source. The decision is expected as soon as Friday, though the team

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DENVER -- Guardians executive vice president/assistant general manager Matt Forman and Diamondbacks senior vice president/assistant general manager Amiel Sawdaye have been identified as finalists for the Rockies' general manager opening. The Athletic reported the news Wednesday. A Major League source said the Rockies could be talking to other candidates as

DENVER -- During the time that the Rockies’ future is being contemplated, No. 8 prospect Jared Thomas and No. 2 prospect prospect Charlie Condon have provided a window into the possibilities. Playing for the Arizona Fall League’s Salt River Rafters, Thompson and Condon each launched grand slams in a 12-9

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DENVER – Kyle Freeland put a rough year at Coors Field for him and the Rockies behind him with a happy shout. This time, the ground ball that Freeland forced from the Angels’ Logan O’Hoppe went to the right place, to shortstop Ezequiel Tovar. Rookie second baseman Ryan Ritter fielded

DENVER -- Germán Márquez bent at the mound in a gesture of relief and thankfulness.

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SAN DIEGO -- The first day of a mostly ill-fated series at Petco Park, Rockies outfielder Mickey Moniak had two baseball bats -- one pink, one blue -- leaned against a wall near his locker. Was this a reveal? Were congratulations in order? “You’re about the fourth person to ask

SAN DIEGO -- This time, Blaine Crim nailed this first impression. Crim joined the Rockies on Friday and socked his first Major League hit -- a three-run home run in the fourth inning of a 4-2 victory over the Padres at Petco Park.

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