When Hector Gomez steps in the batting cage, Colorado Rockies hitting coach Don Baylor says, “Let me hear it.” The reason being Gomez has such quick hands and generates far more bat speed than most players. And that’s evident from the wonderfully loud sound when he squares up a ball on the barrel.

Rockies left fielder Seth Smith left after the fifth inning Thursday, his three at-bats resulting in a single, double, three-run homer and one playful question: Has anyone hit for the cycle on opening day of the Cactus League? “Hmm,” Smith said. “What a stat.”

Multi-year contract signed over the winter and approach at the plate implemented late last year should help catcher worry and press less than in the past

More efficiency pitching from a stretch will enable Ubaldo Jimenez, who will draw the Opening Day assignment, to rise to No. 1 starter status.

Prize high school left-hander, Rockies No. 1 pick this year, has been as good as advertised while taking first professional steps

Phillies strike for three in ninth against Rockies closer to move on to NLCS and end Rockies season

Reliever overcame horrendous start with Rockies, worked his way back at Triple-A and capitalized on September opportunity

In his 12th professional season, Darnell McDonald, who grew up in Denver and went to Cherry Creek High School, finally played in a major-league game at Coors Field.
Jack Etkin has the story for Baseball America.

Joins team on the road, away from St. Louis hullabalo

Remember Scott Beerer when he was a pitching prospect? After two years off, he’s back in the Rockies organization as an outfielder once again trying to make the jump. Jack Etkin profiles Beerer for the Rocky Mountain Independent and explores whether the former prospect is a prospect once again.

Jack Etkin explores Franklin Morales’ new role at the Rocky Mountain Independent.

Jack Etkin writes for the Rocky Mountain Independent today about the new voice and attitude Jim Tracy has brought to the Rockies since replacing Clint Hurdle in late May: