Colorado Rockies News

Colorado’s Aaron Cook pitched well, Chicago’s Mark Buehrle and Jon Garland did not and Bobby Jenks left after three batters because of shoulder tightness. It was an eventful spring training opener for the Rockies and White Sox. Bidding to become the Rockies’ No. 1 starter, Cook allowed one hit in two scoreless innings Wednesday, and [...]

Clint Barmes is out to make sure Troy Tulowitzki’s sensational September was a glimpse of the future and not the present. Tulowitzki skipped Triple-A altogether and reached the majors last fall just 15 months after the Colorado Rockies made him the seventh overall pick in the 2005 amateur draft out of Long Beach State.

Colorado Rockies reliever Mike DeJean is preparing to face the Chicago White Sox in the spring opener Wednesday. In his mind, at least. As he continues his arduous journey back from shoulder surgery last summer, all DeJean can do during these exhibition games is go over his potential pitch sequences. “Mentally, I’m there,” DeJean said.

VERO BEACH, Fla. – Dodgers manager Grady Little faced a difficult decision atop the batting order: Rafael Furcal or Juan Pierre?

Steve Finley wanted to get into a spring training camp and the Colorado Rockies were happy to oblige him. The Rockies think Finley’s experience will be a valuable asset for their young team. If they get an everyday outfielder after signing him to a minor league contract Saturday, so be it. “I’m excited about him [...]

The Colorado Rockies on Saturday agreed to terms with outfielder Steve Finley on a minor-league contract. Terms were not disclosed.

The Colorado Rockies signed veteran outfielder Steve Finley to a minor league contract on Saturday. Finely is a non-roster invitee at the club’s spring training camp. Finley, who turns 42 next month, has played 18 Major League seasons. He hit .246 last year with the San Francisco Giants, including six home runs and 40 RBIs.

TUCSON, Ariz. – At 40, Dave Veres has a new hip and a determination to prove he can still pitch in the major leagues.

TUCSON, Ariz. – Todd Helton, the face of the Colorado franchise, tries to regain his pride and his swing after nearly being traded to Boston.

Right-handed pitcher Matt Herges agreed to a minor league contract Monday with the Colorado Rockies, who invited him to their spring training camp. If added to the 40-man roster, Herges would get $600,000, one-year contract and the chance to earn $150,000 in performance bonuses. Herges, who turns 37 on April 1, went 2-3 with a [...]