Todd Helton

Todd Helton pleads guilty to driving while ability impaired

The mug shot of Colorado Rockies all-star Todd Helton taken after his arrest for DUI in February spoke volumes about the most humiliating moment of his career -- an incident detailed in an arrest report on view below in its entirety. Now, however, with the Rockies' season underway and going better ... More >>

Todd Helton could use a lesson in wine tasting

Ten songs Rockies first baseman Todd Helton could use for his walk-on music this season

Pitchers and catchers reported this week. You know what that means, right? Yeah, probably nothing. We're not going to get our hopes up here. I mean, aside from our new skipper, Walt Weiss, a beloved former Rockies shortstop, there's really no reason to believe this season will be any less agonizing ... More >>

Todd Helton's DUI police report: Lottery tickets and wine in Igloo cups

The mug shot of Colorado Rockies all-star Todd Helton taken after his arrest for DUI speaks volumes about the most embarrassing incident of his career. But the police affidavit about the bust adds lots of wacky detail, about everything from chewing tobacco to the chalices from which Helton prefers t ... More >>

Twenty most memorable athletes' mug shots -- in honor of Todd Helton

Almost as shocking as the DUI arrest of Todd Helton, mainstay of the Colorado Rockies, was how blotto he looked in the mug shot he earned with his bust. But how does it stack up to the most memorable athletes' mug shots of all time? Find out by eyeballing our top twenty collection, featuring a whopp ... More >>

Todd Helton's mug shot every bit as brutal as bust for DUI

Todd Helton has been a mainstay for the Colorado Rockies for a long, long time, holding steady while other teammates screwed up on the diamond and off. Which means it's about time for him to have a gaffe of his own. Like, for instance, a DUI arrest this morning, which generated an ultra-embarrassin ... More >>

Todd Helton: Should the Colorado Rockies bench him?

Denver blog posts have the music in them. Purple Row's Andrew T. Fisher mulls the possible benching of Todd Helton, an all-time Rockies great who's currently slumping in a very big way. Big Media's Jason Salzman on Obama, Romney, Hispanic voters and the Associated Press. Colorado Pols: If Joe Co ... More >>

Colorado Rockies season preview: Young guys, really old guys and two stars

Yeah, the Colorado Rockies don't have an "elite starting pitcher." They don't have a "guy who has played third base in the majors before." They don't have a "reliable fourth outfielder." You know what the Rockies do have? A bunch of old guys! Also, they have some youngins' they're relying on and two ... More >>

Kyle Banister on Rockies predictions, opening day, and why some say his art isn't art

Baseball season officially starts today (in Tokyo), and artist Kyle Banister couldn't be more excited. He'll be performing a live sidewalk chalk-art exhibition at the corner of Blake and 21st streets during the Rockies home opener on April 9, he's the resident artist for Root Sports this season, and ... More >>

Ten Coloradans who should make an "It Gets Better" video

High-five for gayness!​This week we told you about Andy Szekeres, a partner in the political consulting and fundraising firm 3PG, who is indirectly urging the Denver Broncos football organization to make an "It Gets Better" video, much like everyone from the President Obama to Ke$ha to the New ... More >>

The 20 greatest moments in Colorado Rockies history

Ubaldo Jimenez.​If mediocrity was a woman, she would have a restraining order on the current Rockies team. The only thing notable about this team is that Troy Tulowitzki and Carlos Gonzalez are both battling nagging injuries. So why not look back on the good times? On the twentieth anniversar ... More >>

Troy Tulowitzki: Does he -- or any member of the Colorado Rockies -- deserve an All-Star bid?

Troy Tulowitzki.​A drum roll, please, for these Denver blog posts. Inside the Rockies predicts only one member of the team will make this year's all-star team -- and even though Todd Helton deserves it, he plays a very competitive position. So who'll make the grade? BigMedia.org's Jason Salz ... More >>

Opening Day is Friday, but the Sandlot at Coors Field is already in mid-season form

​Friday is opening day at Coors Field, and that means the return of Colorado's most unusual brewery, the Blue Moon Brewing Company @ the Sandlot. Open only during Colorado Rockies home games and only during baseball season, the Sandlot is celebrating its sixteenth year of serving baseball-the ... More >>

The Avalanche get their own superhero -- what about Colorado's other teams?

​The NHL has commissioned Spiderman creator and general comic book legend Stan Lee to create a superhero squad based on every team in the league. They've been rolling them out for a while now, and the Avs got their hero over the weekend. He's there on the right. His powers include freezing th ... More >>

Top five food favorites at Coors Field -- and other hits and misses

​ The Rockies are heading back to town, which means Coors Field is stocking up. In ascending order, here are the five most popular food items at the Denver ballpark (not including beer): 5. Peanuts 4. Nachos Supreme 3. Foot Long Brat 2. Super Dog 1. Rockie Dog The Rockie Dog is so popular ... More >>

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Kenny Be's Hip Tip: Colorado Frockies #17 Todd Helton

A baseball card collection that feature's Colorado's boys of summer dresses sporting the fashions of Denver designers. Here super-slugger Todd Helton sprints to first base in an all-star party dress by Adam Van Eeckhout ...

"J.R. Swish," "In Chauncey We Trust:" Still more shirts to show your Nug love

Watching the Nuggets third-round-opening loss to the Lakers on Tuesday, I heard a plug for the NBA's team shop, and immediately wondered what the local designers at DeRailed Ink had come up with for Denver's run. As usual, they didn't disappoint, coming through with the "J.R. Swish" design at rig ... More >>

Todd Helton's 2,000th hit briefly gives Colorado a reason to notice the Rockies

Todd Helton, bright spot. The upper-righthand corner of today's Denver Post announces, "Helton's Day a Hit -- No. 2,000," echoing an article that topped the main sports section. An exciting accomplishment for Rockies first baseman Todd Helton, sure. But the fine print beneath this headline notes th ... More >>

The Westword.com blog shortcut, May 20 edition

Photo by Denny DoesKevin Devine. Let us infotain you. Today in Backbeat Online: • Q&A with Kevin Devine. • This Just In: blink-182 reuninon tour hits Fiddler's in September. • Undercover and underage at LIFEspot. • Seems like old times: Jason Heller back in Westword and Off the Wall return ... More >>

"Tulo jit 2 quit" and other cotton to express your Denver sports love

I swear I don't work for DeRailed Ink, but I couldn't blame you for thinking so, considering the endless fawning I've done over their quirky sports-related T-shirts. I just happen to dig the designs, and want local sports fans to consider their options when shopping for gameday garb. This time, it' ... More >>

Fearless Colorado Rockies opening-day prediction: 72 wins in 2009

On opening day, hope is supposed to spring eternal for Colorado Rockies fans -- and that's certainly the case in some quarters. Among the predictions made by readers on an April 4 Inside the Rockies post are a couple that suggest the Rocks could actually win the National League West, and several m ... More >>

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The score may be bleak, but there's still fun to be had at Coors Field.

Diamond in the Rough

After a dozen years, your Colorado Rockies still face a rocky road. Play bawl!

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Somewhere, People Cheer

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

The Message

Early Shift

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Ready to Hurl

The cut-rate Rockies are armed and presumed harmless.

The Waiting Game

For the Rockies, August can be the cruelest month.

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The Rockies' Humidor and Hyperbaric Chamber

Midterm Grade: F

Colorado mopes along with baseball's other underachievers.

A Really Rocky Start

Helton's anemia and pitchers' schizophrenia aren't the only clouds over Coors Field.

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Twilight of the Baseball Gods

Gwynn and Ripken retire, taking Loyalty and Brilliance with them.

Stay the Coors

Will the newly minted Rockies soar or end up sore-armed again this season?

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Big Red Alert

Nebraska's heading straight for the top. Sorry, CU.

Yuck!

The Rockies hit the dog-meat days of summer.

When on Rome...

A syndicated sports talker and a local station run afoul of the Colorado Rockies PR department.

Best local sports team -- professional

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Play Ball!

Younger, sleeker Rockies like their chances in 2000.

The Rockies Take Up Arms