Baseball

Rockies chasing after 1st playoff appearance since 2009

Denver native and rookie Kyle Freeland came within two outs Sunday of becoming the first Colorado Rockies pitcher to throw…

July 12, 2017

Professional Sports

Robinson Cano 10th-inning homer gives American League All-Star win

tie this time, as game goes extra innings

July 11, 2017

Professional Sports

All-Star players remember late Marlins ace Jose Fernandez

“It’s sad for sure to see that,” said Kershaw, the Los Angeles Dodgers’ ace. “Obviously he meant a lot to…

July 11, 2017

Professional Sports

Beloved Coors Field vendor Captain Earthman dies at 61

Brent Doeden, better known as Captain Earthman, was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer last August. He died Monday at his…

July 11, 2017

Sports

Baseball’s customs keep Aaron Judge and Bryce Harper from being bigger stars

faces a problem in creating mega stars

July 11, 2017

Professional Sports

Baseball lifer Brad Mills pinch-hits as AL All-Star manager

Brad Mills won’t swing a bat Tuesday night. But he will pinch-hit. The Cleveland Indians bench coach will manage the…

July 11, 2017

Professional Sports

MLB looks to Bryce Harper, Mike Trout, Aaron Judge to connect with fans

There’s huge room for improvement: Not one player from baseball is among the 100 most famous athletes in the world.…

July 10, 2017

Professional Sports

All rise as Aaron Judge smashes his way to Home Run Derby title

The larger-than-life New York Yankees slugger beat Minnesota’s Miguel Sano 11-10 with two minutes to spare in the final Monday…

July 10, 2017

Professional Sports

From .179 to the All-Star Game: The climb of Yankees rookie Aaron Judge

It’s right there on his notes app, always atop the list for quick access. He looks at it every day…

July 10, 2017

Professional Sports

AL’s Chris Sale, NL’s Max Scherzer to start All-Star Game

The American League’s starting batting order has combined for 181 home runs, led by New York Yankees rookie sensation Aaron…

July 10, 2017

Sports

Vin Scully to receive Icon Award at The ESPYS

Scully retired last fall after 67 years calling Los Angeles Dodgers games. The 89-year-old Hall of Famer’s career was the…

July 10, 2017

Professional Sports

Honeywell helps U.S. tops World in All-Star Futures Game

Where should his newly won MVP trophy go? “Honestly, I don’t know,” Honeywell said as he held the hardware at…

July 9, 2017

Professional Sports

Kyle Freeland flirts with no-hitter; Rockies smash White Sox before All-Star break

Hometown rookie was two outs away from no-hitter

July 9, 2017

Youth Sports

Pine River Youth Baseball going to state championship

homers send team to district title

July 9, 2017

Professional Sports

All-Stars come to Florida with sport struggling in the state

teams lack allegiance from their local fans

July 9, 2017

Professional Sports

Tim Anderson homer in 9th lifts White Sox past Rockies

Anderson homered off Colorado closer Greg Holland leading off the ninth inning, lifting the Chicago White Sox past the Rockies…

July 9, 2017

Professional Sports

Rockies option rookie star Antonio Senzatela to minors

The Colorado Rockies optioned Antonio Senzatela to their Triple-A affiliate in Albuquerque on Saturday in hopes the move helps the…

July 8, 2017

Professional Sports

Nolan Arenado drives in 5 runs, Rockies rout White Sox

Charlie Blackmon and DJ LeMahieu also went deep as Colorado broke out of prolonged slump. The Rockies banged out a…

July 7, 2017

Professional Sports

Aaron Judge breaks Joe DiMaggio’s home run mark for New York Yankees rookies

Judge, who leads the majors in homers, reached the plateau Friday night in his 82nd game of the season. DiMaggio…

July 7, 2017

Professional Sports

Injured MLB players: ‘It’s like we’re lepers or something’

Disabled list makes baseball players ‘feel dead’

July 7, 2017

Professional Sports

Mike Moustakas, Justin Turner elected to All-Star Game in final vote

Rockies’ Reynolds falls short

July 6, 2017

Professional Sports

Romano gets first major league win, Reds beat Rockies

pitcher rolls behind slider

July 6, 2017

Professional Sports

Kyle Schwarber back with Cubs, goes hitless

Schwarber, batting fifth and playing in left field, went 0 for 4 with two strikeouts. The 24-year-old outfielder was hitting…

July 6, 2017

Professional Sports

Angel Hernandez, who sued MLB, among All-Star Game umpires

Hernandez will be at first base as part of a crew headed by Joe West. Hernandez was at third base…

July 6, 2017