After a purchase of the Pioneer League’s Grand Junction Rockies from the Colorado Rockies, new owners have rebranded to a much more whimsical name: the Grand Junction Jackalopes. (more…)
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Best of the Ballparks 2018: Rookie, Finals
It’s the Pioneer League‘s Suplizio Field versus the Appalachian League‘s TVA Credit Union Ballpark in the final round of the MiLB 2018 Best of the Ballparks vote, Rookie leagues. So you know what to do: vote! (more…)
Best of the Ballparks 2017: Rookie, Finals
Fittingly, it’s Appalachian League (TVA Credit Union Ballpark) vs. Pioneer League (Suplizio Field) in the finals of the Best of the Ballparks 2017 MiLB vote for Rookie-level facilities. So you know what do to: Vote! (more…)
Grand Junction Rockies to Host 2018 All-Star Game
The Grand Junction Rockies (Rookie; Pioneer League) will plan a major event at Suplizio Field, as the team is hosting the 2018 Pioneer League-Northwest League All-Star game. (more…)
Upgraded Seating Desired at Suplizio Field
Upgraded seating options are desired at Suplizio Field for Grand Junction Rockies (Rookie; Pioneer League) games, but the cost of a project remains an obstacle. (more…)
Best of the Ballparks 2016: Rookie, Finals
It’s an all-Pioneer League matchup in the final round of the Best of the Ballparks vote for Rookie-level facilities, as fans selected Dehler Park and Suplizio Field to square off for the championship. (more…)
Best of the Ballparks 2016: Rookie, Final Four
We have a completely balanced Final Four in the Best of the Ballparks 2016 for Rookie-level facilities, as two teams each from the Appalachian League and the Pioneer comprise the four fan choices. So you know what to do: Vote! (more…)
Grand Junction Rockies receive inaugural John Henry Moss Community Service Award
More awards: The Grand Junction Rockies (rookie; Pioneer League) are the winners of the first John Henry Moss Community Service Award for their ongoing commitment to charitable service and their support and leadership within the Grand Junction community and the baseball industry. The Rockies are committed to make an ongoing annual gift to the NJCAA […]
Grand Junction Rockies open strong
It was a good crowd on hand for the first game in Grand Junction Rockies (rookie; Pioneer League) history, as 4,850 fans showed up to Suplizio Field. As a bonus: the team won, 10-6, over Idaho Falls. The Rockies played last season as the Casper Ghosts; the team was bought in the offseason by the Monfort brothers, owner […]
Grand Junction Rockies preparing for 2012 debut
The only change in rookie ball this season: the Grand Junction Rockies (rookie; Pioneer League) will be playing out of Suplizio Field after moving from Casper. It’s been a total makeover for the team: the franchise was purchased by the Monfort brothers — owners of the Colorado Rockies— and moved to Suplizio Field, which also saw offseason […]
New for 2012: Grand Junction Rockies
The Casper Ghosts (rookie; Pioneer League) are no more; instead, the team will be the Grand Junction Rockies and play at Suplizio Field beginning in 2012. Tim Ray, who oversaw the team on behalf of the Monfort brothers, the owners of the Colorado Rockies and who bought the team at the beginning of this year, […]
Grand Junction approves Ghosts lease; formal announcement slated for today
The move of the Casper Ghosts (rookie; Pioneer League) is one step closer after the Grand Junction (Col.) City Council approves a lease agreement for the team to play at Suplizio Field. A formal announcement of the move is slated for today. The team is basically gone; there are reports email sent to the old […]
Monforts moving Ghosts to Grand Junction?
It sounds like the Monforts are ready to pull the trigger on a move of the Casper Ghosts (rookie; Pioneer League) to Grand Junction’s Suplizio Field for the 2012 season, bringing player development closer to the Denver home base. No surprise the Monforts are reportedly pulling the trigger: they were eying Grand Junction even before […]