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The Rockies Are Having Their Worst Season Ever, but Drew Goodman's at the Top of His Game

By Michael Roberts

Jun 24, 2025

"People who've been busting their ass all day come home and want to watch a ball game, and they want the home team to win."

Reader: It's Past Time for the Monforts to Sell the Rockies

By Westword Readers

Jun 22, 2025

A growing number of fans are calling on the family to sell their 64 percent controlling interest of the team.

Coors Field Isn't the Only Monfort Property

By Catie Cheshire

Jun 19, 2025

In addition to owning the Colorado Rockies, Dick Monfort and his family have invested heavily in downtown real estate

Coors Field in downtown Denver, home of the Colorado Rockies

As the Rockies Start Slow, Coors Field Still Shines. Here's How the Stadium Got Here.

By Catie Cheshire

Apr 22, 2025

Vital to bringing Major League Baseball to Colorado, Coors Field was originally rejected by Denver voters. Decades later, it's still going strong — even if the team isn't.

New Rockies City Connect Uniforms Pay Homage to Mountains, Sunsets

By Catie Cheshire

Apr 14, 2025

Does the purple look rock, or not?

a purple cocktail in front of a baseball glove

Batter Up: Where to Eat and Drink on Rockies Opening Day

By Molly Martin

Apr 4, 2025

Expect purple-hued cocktails aplenty on Friday, April 4.

Rockies Promotional Schedule Includes Fireworks, Pride, Star Wars and More

By Catie Cheshire

Apr 2, 2025

The Rockies will host nights including fireworks, Harry Potter, free hot dogs and a Thirtieth anniversary party for Coors Field.

Diamond Dawgs Has Been a Rockies Game Day Hit Since Coors Field Opened Thirty Years Ago

By M.G. Marini

Apr 2, 2025

On opening day, Joyl Watkins will be slinging dogs for fans, just as he has since 1995.

Ten Rockies Games to be Broadcast for Free in 2025

By Catie Cheshire

Mar 26, 2025

Who doesn't love free baseball?

Alan Roach, Colorado's Favorite Voice, Announcing His Seventeenth Super Bowl

By Catie Cheshire

Feb 6, 2025

From Prince's halftime performance to epic comebacks, our beloved voice of the airport train has seen it all in his Super Bowl duties — except for the Broncos.

Todd Helton on the Colorado Rockies during spring training

Rockies Fans Finally Have Reason to Celebrate: Todd Helton Bobblehead Day

By Mac Lyons

Aug 16, 2024

Even in retirement, the Toddfather puts butts in seats.

An NBA player covering his face with his hand.

Did Colorado Just Have Its Worst Sports Week Ever?

By Chris Perez

May 22, 2024

Colorado's professional sports teams took a major hit last week as the Nuggets, Avalanche, Rockies and Rapids all lost in epic fashion.

The Highest-Paid Athletes in Denver

By Catie Cheshire

May 16, 2024

Every Nuggets starter makes the list, and one surprise Broncos player.

Colorado Rockies fans outside Coors Field.

"A Party's a Party": Rockies Fans Bring Good Vibes to Coors Field for Opening Day Walk-Off

By Chris Perez

Apr 6, 2024

The Colorado Rockies are off to one of the worst starts in MLB history, but you wouldn't have known it from talking to fans on Opening Day.

Ballpark Neighborhood Restaurants to Hit During Baseball Season

By Westword Staff

Apr 5, 2024

From Biker Jim's to fried tacos at Mexico City Lounge, these spots are home runs.

2024 Rockies Betting Odds: Could This Season Be Worse Than Last Year?

By Chris Perez

Mar 27, 2024

Coming off the worst season in franchise history, the Colorado Rockies should have nowhere to go but up in 2024. Vegas, however, isn't buying it.

Coor Field in downtown Denver, home of the Colorado Rockies

Who the Hell Is on the Colorado Rockies Roster in 2024, Anyway?

By Catie Cheshire

Mar 26, 2024

As Major League Baseball nears opening day, here's the lineup.

Colorado Rockies

Zombie Apocalypse in Denver? Get to Coors Field

How to Watch the Colorado Rockies

Colorado Rockies

Zombie Apocalypse in Denver? Get to Coors Field

How to Watch the Colorado Rockies

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