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Bagwell, Raines, Ivan Rodriguez elected to baseball Hall of Fame

After a vote that could prove to be a turning point how Steroids Era stars are viewed, Barry Bonds and…

January 18, 2017

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Cloud of steroids hovers above Hall of Fame voting

Tim Raines, in his 10th and final year of eligibility, appears likely to gain election along with Jeff Bagwell when…

January 18, 2017

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Obama celebrates World Series champion Chicago Cubs

President also praises the power of sports

January 16, 2017

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Rockies’ Arenado agrees to $29.5 million, 2-year contract

Colorado Rockies’ Nolan Arenado is greeted by teammates in the dugout after hitting a home run during the sixth inning…

January 13, 2017

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Rockies still tinkering with team as spring training nears

Colorado Rockies outfielder Carlos Gonzalez, right, reacts after striking out as St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina looks on in…

January 13, 2017

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Former Bayfield High School pitcher Clay Miller will play in Pecos League

Former Bayfield High School ace Clay Miller has signed a contract to play professional baseball. According to a Monday news…

December 26, 2016

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Rockies, reliever Mike Dunn agree on $19M, 3-year deal

Usually more frugal this time of year, the Colorado Rockies are crossing quite a few big-ticket items off their free…

December 15, 2016

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Rockies finalize deal with outfielder Ian Desmond

Rockies confident All-Star will fit right in

December 13, 2016

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Rockies pitcher Chad Bettis diagnosed with testicular cancer

Bettis said in a statement that he underwent surgery on Nov. 29 to have a testicle removed after bloodwork revealed…

December 13, 2016

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Winners, losers of winter meetings

names still on the market

December 8, 2016

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Cubs get closer Davis, Nats trade 3 young pitchers for Eaton

Ian Desmond wound up in a new spot, reaching a $70 million agreement with Colorado, and there were a couple…

December 7, 2016

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Rockies deal a first-round pick for Ian Desmond

First-round pick a puzzling price paid for aging hitter

December 7, 2016

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Don’t expect bullpen bingo from playoffs to become the norm

“It was amazing to see — to watch games and kind of understand the feeling that other teams had against…

December 6, 2016

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Yankees to retire Jeter’s No. 2, last single digit

The Yankees said Tuesday the number will be retired on May 14 before a Mother’s Day game against Houston, and…

December 6, 2016

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Sold! Red Sox get ace Chris Sale from White Sox

The Boston Red Sox traded for star pitcher Chris Sale from the Chicago White Sox.Paul Beaty/Associated Press file The reloading…

December 6, 2016

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MLB players, owners have verbal labor deal

Agreement comes day before deadline

November 30, 2016

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Diversity, labor agreement lead MLB owner’s meeting talks

Baseball to study success of some high-profile positions

November 17, 2016

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Mike Trout, Kris Bryant win baseball’s MVP awards

of MLB’s newest stars claim MVPs

November 17, 2016

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Nationals’ Scherzer, Boston’s Porcello win Cy Young Awards

Verlander snubbed despite leading AL 1st-place votes

November 16, 2016

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Dodgers’ Roberts, Indians’ Francona win Manager of Year

Fans in Boston and beyond will always remember that signature stolen base. It was Roberts’ daring swipe as a pinch-runner…

November 14, 2016

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Seager, Fulmer take Rookie of the Year Honors

shortstop unanimous NL pick

November 14, 2016

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Rockies officially announce Bud Black as manager

Three-year deal for pitching guru

November 7, 2016

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AP Source: Bud Black hired as manager of Colorado Rockies

MLB pitcher and NL Manager of the Year takes over for Weiss

November 6, 2016

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Roar of relief, expressions of disbelief as Chicago Cubs win World Series

Finally, disaster looked elsewhere

November 3, 2016