Charlie Blackmon
Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Jon Gray works against the San Francisco Giants in the sixth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, May 5, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Gray stays perfect at home, Rockies beat Giants, 6-5

By Michael Kelly May. 05, 2021 08:04 PM EDT

Teammates welcome Colorado Rockies' Charlie Blackmon, center, at home plate after he hit a three-run, walkoff home run off San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Camilo Doval in the seventh inning of game two of a baseball doubleheader Tuesday, May 4, 2021, in Denver. The Rockies won the nightcap by score of 8-6.(AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Blackmon's 3-run HR caps comeback as Rockies, Giants split

By Dennis Georgatos May. 05, 2021 12:38 AM EDT

Braxton Moore, 4, and his sister Madison, 6, of Sacramento, Calif., watch batting practice before the start of an opening day baseball game between the San Francisco Giants and the Colorado Rockies, Friday, April 9, 2021, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)
Johnny Cueto pitches Giants past Rockies 3-1 in home opener

By Janie Mccauley Apr. 09, 2021 07:42 PM EDT

Martha Bravo, left, self-administers a swab COVID-19 test under the guidance of Josh Copeland at a table set up outside the main gate of Coors Field as fans return for the first time to the ballpark for a baseball game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Colorado Rockies Thursday, April 1, 2021, in Denver. Community Wellness of America was offering the service to fans as they entered the ballpark. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
MLB moves All-Star Game to Denver's Coors Field

By Pat Graham Apr. 06, 2021 03:19 PM EDT

Baseball fans Mercury Hornbeek, left, and Steven Ames wait in line before the gates opened up before a baseball game between the Arizona Diamondbacks and the San Diego Padres Thursday, April 1, 2021, on opening day in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)
What cold? Frigid temps can't stop joy as fans return to MLB

By Jay Cohen And David Brandt Apr. 01, 2021 03:27 PM EDT

Los Angeles Dodgers' Corey Seager (5) gets a high-five from Mookie Betts (50) after Seager hit a home run during the fourth inning of a spring training baseball against the Colorado Rockies game Monday, March 15, 2021, in Scottdale, Ariz. Betts also scored. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
National League West Preview Capsules

By The Associated Press Mar. 18, 2021 10:36 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 11, 2020, file photo, Colorado Rockies third baseman Nolan Arenado throws to first during the first inning of the team's baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels in Denver. Arenado won his eighth consecutive Gold Glove on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
Rockies manager Black downplays Arenado, Story trade rumors

By Pat Graham Dec. 16, 2020 07:59 PM EST

San Francisco Giants' Austin Slater, right, celebrates with third base coach Ron Wotus after hitting a solo home run against the Colorado Rockies during the first inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Dickerson's pinch-hit homer helps keep Giants in playoff mix

By Janie Mccauley Sep. 23, 2020 01:44 AM EDT

New York Yankees' Giancarlo Stanton breaks his bat on a pop out against Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Aaron Nola during the fourth inning of the second baseball game in a doubleheader, Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2020, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
LEADING OFF: Blackmon hitting .500; Clevinger, Plesac halted

By The Associated Press Aug. 11, 2020 09:49 PM EDT

Colorado Rockies' Charlie Blackmon watches his three-run double against the Seattle Mariners during the fifth inning of a baseball game Saturday, Aug. 8, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
LEADING OFF: A's try for 10th win in row, wait for MLB word

By The Associated Press Aug. 10, 2020 02:30 AM EDT

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. jokes with teammates as they line up for introductions before a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies Friday, July 31, 2020, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Pham, Tatis homer in 9th, Padres rally, beat Rockies 8-7

By Pat Graham Aug. 01, 2020 12:37 AM EDT

Milwaukee Brewers manager Craig Counsell runs with a bucket after it was announced that the Brewers home opener was postponed after two St. Louis Cardinals employees tested positive for the coronavirus, Friday, July 31, 2020, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
6 teams idle: Manfred, union talk as MLB grapples with virus

By Steven Wine Jul. 31, 2020 11:02 AM EDT

Colorado Rockies' David Dahl (26) gestures after scoring on his two-run home run in the fifth inning against the Texas Rangers in an exhibition baseball game, Tuesday, July 21, 2020 in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Richard W. Rodriguez)
Dahl's health, wife's pregnancy gave him pause before season

By Pat Graham Jul. 23, 2020 07:11 PM EDT

FILE - In this July 5, 2020, file photo, New York Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton bats during summer baseball training at Yankee Stadium in New York. Nothing changes the New York Yankees' mission, not the novel coronavirus, not a 60-game regular season. Winning the World Series is the sole focus. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
Major league teams try to ramp up the competition in camp

By Steven Wine Jul. 14, 2020 12:04 AM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 11, 2019, file photo, Colorado Rockies right fielder Charlie Blackmon waits to enter the batting cage before the team's baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals in Denver. All-Star outfielder Charlie Blackmon of the Colorado Rockies has become the first Major League Baseball player known to have tested positive for the coronavirus. A person familiar with Blackmon’s situation confirmed the test result to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because there was no official announcement. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
Blackmon returns to Rockies after recovering from COVID-19

By Arnie Stapleton Jul. 13, 2020 11:48 PM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 20, 2020, file photo, New York Yankee closer Aroldis Chapman poses for a photo in Tampa Fla. Yankees manager Aaron Boone announced Saturday, July 11, 2020, that Chapman has tested positive for the coronavirus and is experiencing mild symptoms. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II, File)
Yankees closer Chapman has COVID-19; Judge scratched

By Jake Seiner Jul. 11, 2020 04:00 PM EDT

This is a 2020 photo of Freddie Freeman of the Atlanta Braves baseball team. Atlanta Braves four-time All-Star Freddie Freeman, reliever Will Smith and two teammates have tested positive for the coronavirus. Manager Brian Snitker says the four players, including right-hander Touki Toussaint and infielder Pete Kozma, agreed to have the team disclose their positive tests. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Tough day for MLB: Price out, Freeman positive, Tanaka hurt

By Steve Megargee Jul. 04, 2020 06:56 PM EDT

Atlanta Braves' manager Brian Snitker watches during team baseball practice at Truist Park on Friday, July 3, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Braves star Freeman, 3 others test positive for virus

By Charles Odum Jul. 04, 2020 12:10 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 11, 2019, file photo, Colorado Rockies right fielder Charlie Blackmon waits to enter the batting cage before the team's baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals in Denver. All-Star outfielder Charlie Blackmon of the Colorado Rockies has become the first Major League Baseball player known to have tested positive for the coronavirus. A person familiar with Blackmon’s situation confirmed the test result to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because there was no official announcement. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
Teams not able to disclose who goes on IL due to virus

By Joe Reedy Jun. 30, 2020 05:52 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 11, 2019, file photo, Colorado Rockies right fielder Charlie Blackmon waits to enter the batting cage before the team's baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals in Denver. All-Star outfielder Charlie Blackmon of the Colorado Rockies has become the first Major League Baseball player known to have tested positive for the coronavirus. A person familiar with Blackmon’s situation confirmed the test result to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because there was no official announcement. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
AP source: Rockies star Blackmon tests positive for virus

By Ben Walker Jun. 24, 2020 10:23 AM EDT