Colorado Rockies: 3 Things We Learned on Sunday — Rox Pile

The Colorado Rockies lost to the Philadelphia Phillies 10-3 on Sunday afternoon as staff ace Tyler Chatwood couldn’t gain command of his fastball. In their quest to return to .500, the Colorado Rockies badly needed a win to avoid a series split and head towards the All-Star break on a high note. Starter Tyler Chatwood couldn’t deliver…

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Colorado Rockies Countdown: Top Five Third Basemen — Rox Pile

25 years of Major League baseball in the Rocky Mountains is nearly upon us. In celebration, Rox Pile is taking a journey through Colorado Rockies history and taking a look at the best players at every position. Our next stop? Third base. In our last countdown, we featured the Colorado Rockies’ greatest second basemen, which…

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Nolan Arenado: Why He Isn’t in the Home Run Derby — Rox Pile

Only once this season has Nolan Arenado not participated in a game for the Colorado Rockies. As the All-Star break approaches, a breather may be coming at a perfect time for one of the National League’s top players. While Arenado will be participating in his second All-Star Game on Tuesday in San Diego in a…

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