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Why Jamie Moyer isn't a Baltimore Oriole

Westword feature subject Jamie Moyer is baseball's unlikeliest story. At 49, and coming off of major elbow surgery, he's not only become the oldest player ever to win a game, he's also managed to pitch well enough to be considered the Rockies's ace, though that may say just as much about the Rockies ... More >>

Rockies sign Michael Cuddyer and other un-exciting but solid players

Cuddyer.​While other teams like the Miami Marlins and Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are spilling money on free agents like a drunk at the bar who just won the lotto, the Rockies are making un-sexy yet sound acquisitions. The latest and best came Friday when word leaked that the Rockies were cl ... More >>

Huston Street traded by Rockies to Padres in salary dump they're not calling a salary dump

Street.​After your Colorado Rockies traded closer Huston Street to the San Diego Padres yesterday for a player to be named later, General Manager Dan O'Dowd made sure to tell MLB.com that the organization didn't just dump money in the deal, but created opportunities for players inside the orga ... More >>

Basebrawl goes national

​Cue the shameless self-promotion. Village Voice Media, of which Westword is a part, has put together a new website offering an alternative take on the current Major League Baseball playoffs -- meaning some of the posts include words that Joe Buck would be fired for saying on the air (includin ... More >>

The science behind Rockies pitcher Ubaldo Jimenez's nasty stuff

Ubaldo Jimenez. Numbers and stats are absolutely central to baseball, adding immeasurably to the fun of the game. That's why DriveLine Mechanics' ultra-wonky breakdown of Colorado Rockies pitcher Ubaldo Jimenez's approach is fascinating rather than bizarre. Jimenez, the probable starter tonight ag ... More >>

Rockies: Don't turn your win streak upside down

As pointed out in a blog yesterday, the Colorado Rockies need stability more than a franchise-record win streak -- and it's a good thing, since the Rocks were clubbed to death in a 12-4 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays last night, halting them one victory short of a best-ever twelve triumphs in a row. ... More >>

Colorado Rockies' Anemic All-Star Achievement

As pointed out in a blog yesterday, the Colorado Rockies need stability more than a franchise-record win streak -- and it's a good thing, since the Rocks were clubbed to death in a 12-4 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays last night, halting them one victory short of a best-ever twelve triumphs in a row. ... More >>

Somewhere, People Cheer

The national pastime has passed the Rockies by -- again.

Homer's Run

Sometimes baseball is about more than the game.

Yanks a Lot

Baseball's fall is all New York.

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Fools Without Rules

Pro athletes, owners and fans compete to see how low you can go.

Baseball's Treasured Orb

Keep your eye on the ball.

Heaven Help Us

A World Series miracle could save a devilish year.

A Gumper Stumper

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Yuck!

The Rockies hit the dog-meat days of summer.

Thrills for the week

The Rockies hit the dog-meat days of summer.

Diamonds Are a Mogul's Best Friend

The Rockies hit the dog-meat days of summer.

The Bums Already Sold Out

The Rockies hit the dog-meat days of summer.

THE BAD AND THE BEAUTIFUL

The Rockies hit the dog-meat days of summer.

CLASSICS ILLUSTRATION

The Rockies hit the dog-meat days of summer.

MONDO CANINE

The Rockies hit the dog-meat days of summer.

GOING...GOING...STILL GOING

The Rockies hit the dog-meat days of summer.