This is something you don’t see often: Saturday night’s Cincinnati Reds/Colorado Rockies game was postponed after a mainline break stopped the flow of city water to Coors Field. The issue: a water break outside the ballpark at 20th and Blake terminated the supply of water to Coors Field, rendering the restrooms and concession stands inoperable. […]
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Snow. Denver. May.
We were in Denver for the Colorado Rockies’ chilly season opening series, but the weather was positively balmy compared to the conditions at Coors Field today, as evidenced by this photo taken from the Rooftop. Luckily, the Rockies are on a road trip and won’t be back in town until Friday. By then the temps […]
Baseball’s ultimate party deck, at Coors Field
It wasn’t that long ago when the Colorado Rockies shut down the right-field upper deck at Coors Field because of a lack of fan interest. Now, it’s the hottest place in the ballpark — and a model for other teams seeking to generate some buzz. This season saw the addition of the Rooftop to Coors […]
Lovely night for baseball in Denver
We were at Coors Field last night to take in the many improvements there carried off in the offseason by the Colorado Rockies. What a great night! We’ll have a full report tomorrow; the game went long and we’re waiting for a flight back to Madison. Let’s just say for now the Rooftop is one […]
Now available: The Complete Guide to Spring Training 2014 / Arizona
We have another book release: The Complete Guide to Spring Training 2014 / Arizona eBook is now available for purchase and download. You can view the book’s page at Amazon.com here. We’ve overhauled the title and completely updated it for Spring Training 2014. Spring training is America’s annual transformation from darkness to light, from cold […]
Rockies announce plans for Coors Field rooftop deck
More changes for 2014 and beyond: the Colorado Rockies unveiled plans for a 38,000-square-foot LoDo-style rooftop deck to be added to Coors Field for next season. “We are always striving to improve the entire experience at Coors Field,” said Rockies Owner, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Dick Monfort. “With that spirit in mind, it is […]
New Richmond ballpark: On or off?
Despite the effort by Richmond business leaders to see the economic impact of a downtown ballpark, there are some worries that planning for the new Richmond Flying Squirrels (Class AA; Eastern League) ballpark has stalled. Hopes were raised after 150 Richmond business leaders, part of Greater Richmond Chamber’s InterCity program, traveled to Denver to see […]
Isotopes install baseball humidor in Albuquerque
At the request of parent Los Angeles Dodgers, the Albuquerque Isotopes (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) have installed a baseball humidor for the 2013 season in an effort to keep more balls in the ballpark. It’s no secret that the ball flies out of Isotopes Park: the numbers don’t lie. It’s also no secret that […]
Asheville, Rockies extend PDC by four years
The Asheville Tourists (Low Class A; Sally League) and the Colorado Rockies extended their player-development contract for four more years, through the 2016 campaign. “This is another great day in the history of the Asheville Tourists,” said team president Brian DeWine. “By the end of this contract, the Tourists and Rockies will have entered their […]
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 […]
For Wildcats, move to Hi Corbett Field pays off
As the University of Arizona prepares to host an NCAA Regional, one thing is clear: the move to Hi Corbett Field this season has paid off handsomely for the Wildcats program. The Wildcats have always been a power in college baseball, but Sancet Stadium — a nice little ballpark literally in the shadows of the […]
Moyer sets mark, pitching in 50 ballparks
Colorado’s Jamie Moyer, whose debut came in 1986, has now pitched in 50 Major League Baseball ballparks — a record in baseball’s modern era. Rudy Seanez, a well-traveled reliever, has the second-most number: 47 ballparks. The 49-year-old Moyer hit the 50-ballpark mark Monday night after starting for the Rockies at Marlins Park, the new home […]