K99 – Colorado’s Best Country » Colorado Rockies http://k99.com Wed, 22 May 2013 01:02:02 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 Todd Helton Arrested For DUI http://k99.com/todd-helton-arrested-for-dui/ http://k99.com/todd-helton-arrested-for-dui/#comments Wed, 06 Feb 2013 21:23:49 +0000 Butch http://943loudwire.com/?p=176054 He has always been a guy that was hard to cheer against, and even more fun to cheer for as a Colorado Rockies fan. Todd Helton has been one of the best hitters in baseball history, and a great guy off the field too. Seems that both of those things are slowly changing. With age Helton is becoming less effective on the field, and now has some major trouble off of it too. 

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]]> http://k99.com/todd-helton-arrested-for-dui/feed/ 0 Doug Pensinger/Getty Images Meet the Colorado Rockies New Manager, Walt Weiss http://k99.com/meet-the-colorado-rockies-new-manager-walt-weiss/ http://k99.com/meet-the-colorado-rockies-new-manager-walt-weiss/#comments Thu, 08 Nov 2012 21:36:01 +0000 Butch http://943maxfm.com/?p=151899 If you have followed the Colorado Rockies since they joined Major League Baseball in 1993, the name Walt Weiss probably sounds familiar. That's because Weiss was the Rockies shortstop from 1994-97. Now that name will become even more familiar to Rockies fans as Weiss has been named the 6th manager in franchise history.

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]]> http://k99.com/meet-the-colorado-rockies-new-manager-walt-weiss/feed/ 0 Brian Bahr/Allsport/Getty Images It's Finally Over, the Worst Season In Colorado Rockies History http://k99.com/its-finally-over-the-worst-season-in-colorado-rockies-history/ http://k99.com/its-finally-over-the-worst-season-in-colorado-rockies-history/#comments Sat, 06 Oct 2012 19:12:45 +0000 Butch http://943maxfm.com/?p=142003 I think back to this last March, and I sure am happy with one certain decision I made. There was a buddy of mine who approached me about buying a good portion of his season tickets to the Colorado Rockies. Because there is nothing I rather do during the summer than drink lemonade at Coors Field I considered. After debating I decided to spend my money elsewhere. Thank goodness. Earlier this week the Rockies tonight wrapped up the worst season in franchise history.

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]]> http://k99.com/its-finally-over-the-worst-season-in-colorado-rockies-history/feed/ 0 Doug Pensinger/Getty Images Colorado Rockies Score 7 Points – Taco Bell Giving You Cheap Tacos! http://k99.com/colorado-rockies-score-7-points-taco-bell-giving-you-cheap-tacos/ http://k99.com/colorado-rockies-score-7-points-taco-bell-giving-you-cheap-tacos/#comments Sun, 23 Sep 2012 03:42:11 +0000 Adam Porter http://k99.com/?p=197925 In this evening's Colorado Rockies game vs the Arizona Diamonbacks, the Rockies were able to score at least 7 points meaning cheap tacos for fans all over the state of Colorado at Taco Bell. It's no secret that it's been a pretty rough season for the Rockies, but thankfully fan's occasionally have something to cheer about when the Rockies do score big. Read on to see how to get your cheap tacos!

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]]> http://k99.com/colorado-rockies-score-7-points-taco-bell-giving-you-cheap-tacos/feed/ 0 Doug Pensinger, Getty Images Colvin's Huge Night Powers Rockies To Win [VIDEO] http://k99.com/colvins-huge-night-powers-rockies-to-win-video/ http://k99.com/colvins-huge-night-powers-rockies-to-win-video/#comments Tue, 28 Aug 2012 14:05:01 +0000 Pete Hanson http://k99.com/?p=186606 Rarely does a major league player have as big a game as center-fielder Tyler Colvin did last night for the Colorado Rockies (52-75), en route to a 10-0 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers (69-60) in Denver. Colvin's lead-off homer in the first was all the Rockies would have needed, but went on to score nine more times.

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]]> http://k99.com/colvins-huge-night-powers-rockies-to-win-video/feed/ 0 Justin Edmonds/Getty Images Rockies Fall To Cubs 5-0 In Rain Shortened Game http://k99.com/rockies-fall-to-cubs-5-0-in-rain-shortened-game/ http://k99.com/rockies-fall-to-cubs-5-0-in-rain-shortened-game/#comments Mon, 27 Aug 2012 12:01:47 +0000 Pete Hanson http://k99.com/?p=185917 In a game that started more than two hours late because of rain, the Colorado Rockies (51-75) were shut down by Chicago Cubs (49-77) pitcher Chris Volstad in a 5-0 loss yesterday at Wrigley Field. Still, the Rockies went 5-2 on the road trip, and return home to open a three-game series against the Los Angeles Dodgers (69-59) tonight at 6:40 at Coors Field (TV: Root Sports).

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]]> http://k99.com/rockies-fall-to-cubs-5-0-in-rain-shortened-game/feed/ 0 Brian Kersey/Getty Images Rockies Slip Past Cubs 4-3 http://k99.com/rockies-slip-past-cubs-4-3/ http://k99.com/rockies-slip-past-cubs-4-3/#comments Sun, 26 Aug 2012 13:25:32 +0000 Pete Hanson http://k99.com/?p=185420 Suddenly becoming one of baseball's hottest teams, the Colorado Rockies (51-74), with the help of their bullpen pitching five scoreless innings, shut the door the the Chicago Cubs (48-77) 4-3 yesterday in Chicago. The rubber game of the series is this afternoon at 12:20 MT at Wrigley Field (TV: Root Sports).

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]]> http://k99.com/rockies-slip-past-cubs-4-3/feed/ 0 David Banks/Getty Images Winning Streak Ends At Five As Rockies Fall To Cubs 5-3 http://k99.com/winning-streak-ends-at-five-as-rockies-fall-to-cubs-5-3/ http://k99.com/winning-streak-ends-at-five-as-rockies-fall-to-cubs-5-3/#comments Sat, 25 Aug 2012 09:15:40 +0000 Pete Hanson http://k99.com/?p=184797 The Colorado Rockies (50-74) bullpen gave up three runs in the eighth along with the lead, and saw their five game winning streak end as the Chicago Cubs (48-76) earned the 5-3 win yesterday in the Windy City. Game 2 of the three-game series is this morning at 11:05 MT at Wrigley Field (TV: Root Sports).

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]]> http://k99.com/winning-streak-ends-at-five-as-rockies-fall-to-cubs-5-3/feed/ 0 Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images Rockies Complete 4-Game Sweep With 1-0 Win Over Mets http://k99.com/rockies-complete-4-game-sweep-with-1-0-win-over-mets/ http://k99.com/rockies-complete-4-game-sweep-with-1-0-win-over-mets/#comments Fri, 24 Aug 2012 13:00:03 +0000 Pete Hanson http://k99.com/?p=184383 Winners of five in a row and nine of their last eleven, the Colorado Rockies (50-73) completed a four-game sweep of the New York Mets (57-68) yesterday with a 1-0 win in the Big Apple. The Rockies open a three-game series against the Chicago Cubs (47-76) this afternoon at 12:20 ET at Wrigley Field (TV: none).

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]]> http://k99.com/rockies-complete-4-game-sweep-with-1-0-win-over-mets/feed/ 0 Jim McIsaac/Getty Images Rockies Win 4th Straight, Beat Mets 5-2 http://k99.com/rockies-win-4th-straight-beat-mets-5-2/ http://k99.com/rockies-win-4th-straight-beat-mets-5-2/#comments Thu, 23 Aug 2012 11:36:49 +0000 Pete Hanson http://k99.com/?p=183656 With last night's 5-2 win over the New York Mets (57-67), the Colorado Rockies (49-73) have won four in a row and eight of their last ten. Colorado starter Jeff Francis delivered five quality innings after giving up a run in the first. The Rockies will go for the four-game sweep of the Mets today at 11:10 ET at Citi Field (TV: none).

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]]> http://k99.com/rockies-win-4th-straight-beat-mets-5-2/feed/ 0 Jason Szenes/Getty Images Rockies Win Again in NY, Top Mets 6-2 http://k99.com/rockies-win-again-in-ny-top-mets-6-2/ http://k99.com/rockies-win-again-in-ny-top-mets-6-2/#comments Wed, 22 Aug 2012 12:13:18 +0000 Pete Hanson http://k99.com/?p=183024 Pitching for the first time since May 1st, starter Jhoulys Chacin threw six strong innings in his return from the DL, leading the Colorado Rockies (48-73) to a 6-2 road win over the New York Mets (57-66). Game 3 of the four-game series is tonight at 5:10 MT at Citi Field (TV: Root Sports).

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]]> http://k99.com/rockies-win-again-in-ny-top-mets-6-2/feed/ 0 Elsa/Getty Images Rockies Top Mets 3-1 http://k99.com/rockies-top-mets-3-1/ http://k99.com/rockies-top-mets-3-1/#comments Tue, 21 Aug 2012 11:06:35 +0000 Pete Hanson http://k99.com/?p=182298 The Colorado Rockies (47-73) kept things close enough to be able to take advantage of a pair of eighth inning mistakes by the New York Mets (57-65), to earn the 3-1 win last night in the Big Apple. Game 2 of the three-game series is tonight at 5:10 MT at Citi Field (TV: Root Sports).

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]]> http://k99.com/rockies-top-mets-3-1/feed/ 0 Elsa/Getty Images Three Run Fourth Enough To Lift Rockies Over Marlins 3-2 http://k99.com/three-run-fourth-enough-to-lift-rockies-over-marlins-3-2/ http://k99.com/three-run-fourth-enough-to-lift-rockies-over-marlins-3-2/#comments Mon, 20 Aug 2012 12:01:17 +0000 Pete Hanson http://k99.com/?p=181648 Rookie Jordan Pacheco blasted a two-run homer as part of a three-run fourth inning to propel the Colorado Rockies (46-73) to a 3-2 win over the Miami Marlins (55-67) yesterday in Denver. The win earned the Rockies a series split, and now travel to face the New York Mets (57-64) tonight at 5:10 MT at Citi Field (TV: Root Sports).

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]]> http://k99.com/three-run-fourth-enough-to-lift-rockies-over-marlins-3-2/feed/ 0 Dustin Bradford/Getty Images Rockies Rally, But Come Up Short in 6-5 Loss To Marlins http://k99.com/rockies-rally-but-come-up-short-in-6-5-loss-to-marlins/ http://k99.com/rockies-rally-but-come-up-short-in-6-5-loss-to-marlins/#comments Sun, 19 Aug 2012 13:04:33 +0000 Pete Hanson http://k99.com/?p=181157 A six run lead after the first two innings proved to be too much of a deficit for the Colorado Rockies (45-73) to recover from, as their late inning scoring left them just short in a 6-5 loss to the Miami Marlins (55-66) last night in Denver. The final game of the series is this afternoon at 1:10 at Coors Field (TV: Root Sports).

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]]> http://k99.com/rockies-rally-but-come-up-short-in-6-5-loss-to-marlins/feed/ 0 Dustin Bradford/Getty Images Rockies Drop Close One To Marlins 6-5 http://k99.com/rockies-drop-close-one-to-marlins-6-5/ http://k99.com/rockies-drop-close-one-to-marlins-6-5/#comments Sat, 18 Aug 2012 12:46:31 +0000 Pete Hanson http://k99.com/?p=180570 The Colorado Rockies (45-72) traded leads throughout the night, before eventually coming up just short in a 6-5 loss to the visiting Miami Marlins (54-66). The loss snaps the Rockies' four-game winning streak that started with last week's sweep of Milwaukee. Game 3 of the four-game series is tonight at 6:10 at Coors Field (TV: Root Sports).

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]]> http://k99.com/rockies-drop-close-one-to-marlins-6-5/feed/ 0 Justin Edmonds/Getty Images Rockies Win 4th Straight, Sink Marlins 5-3 http://k99.com/rockies-win-4th-straight-sink-marlins-5-3/ http://k99.com/rockies-win-4th-straight-sink-marlins-5-3/#comments Fri, 17 Aug 2012 12:14:19 +0000 Pete Hanson http://k99.com/?p=179899 The Colorado Rockies (45-71) opened their series against the Miami Marlins (53-66) in Denver last night with a 5-3 win, making it their 4th straight. Michael Cuddyer returned from the disabled list to hit a two-run homer in the sixth inning. Game 2 of the four-game series is tonight at 6:40 at Coors Field (TV: Root Sports).

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]]> http://k99.com/rockies-win-4th-straight-sink-marlins-5-3/feed/ 0 Justin Edmonds/Getty Images Rockies Complete Sweep With 7-6 Win Over Brewers http://k99.com/rockies-complete-sweep-with-8-6-win-over-brewers/ http://k99.com/rockies-complete-sweep-with-8-6-win-over-brewers/#comments Thu, 16 Aug 2012 11:16:18 +0000 Pete Hanson http://k99.com/?p=178829 Trailing by one in the bottom of the ninth, the Colorado Rockies (44-71) rallied to complete a sweep of the Milwaukee Brewers (52-64) on a Tyler Colvin two-run, walk-off double. The Rockies continue the homestand opening a four-game series against the Miami Marlins (53-65) tonight at 6:40 at Coors Field (TV: Root Sports).

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]]> http://k99.com/rockies-complete-sweep-with-8-6-win-over-brewers/feed/ 0 Doug Pensinger/Getty Images Hot-Hitting Rockies Top Brewers 8-6 http://k99.com/hot-hitting-rockies-top-brewers-8-6/ http://k99.com/hot-hitting-rockies-top-brewers-8-6/#comments Wed, 15 Aug 2012 12:11:32 +0000 Pete Hanson http://k99.com/?p=178473 Right-hander Tyler Chatwood pitched six strong innings, and Eric Young, Jr. and Wilin Rosario homered for the Colorado Rockies (43-71) who topped the visiting Milwaukee Brewers (52-63) 8-6 last night in Denver. Colorado will go for the series sweep this afternoon at 1:10 at Coors Field (TV: none).

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]]> http://k99.com/hot-hitting-rockies-top-brewers-8-6/feed/ 0 Doug Pensinger/Getty Images Rockies Open Homestand With 9-6 Win Over Brewers http://k99.com/rockies-open-homestand-with-9-6-win-over-brewers/ http://k99.com/rockies-open-homestand-with-9-6-win-over-brewers/#comments Tue, 14 Aug 2012 12:16:57 +0000 Pete Hanson http://k99.com/?p=177798 Rookie pitching sensation Mike Fiers couldn't slow the bats of the Colorado Rockies (42-71) as they erupted for eight runs over the first three innings, en route to a 9-6 win over the Milwaukee Brewers (52-62) last night in Denver. Game 2 of the three-game series is tonight at 6:40 at Coors Field (TV: Root Sports).

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]]> http://k99.com/rockies-open-homestand-with-9-6-win-over-brewers/feed/ 0 Doug Pensinger/Getty Images Bullpen Blows Lead as Rockies Lose to Giants 9-6 http://k99.com/bullpen-blows-lead-as-rockies-lose-to-giants-9-6/ http://k99.com/bullpen-blows-lead-as-rockies-lose-to-giants-9-6/#comments Mon, 13 Aug 2012 12:15:12 +0000 Pete Hanson http://k99.com/?p=177062 Looking to win their second series in a row, the Colorado Rockies (41-71) entered the eighth inning yesterday with the lead, but the bullpen couldn't hold off the San Francisco Giants (63-52), who ended up winning the the game 9-6. The Rockies return home to host the Milwaukee Brewers (52-61) tonight at 6:40 Coors Field (TV: Root Sports).

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