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Colorado Rockies and Coors Field awarded Eco Slugger Innovation Award • Apr. 23, 2025, 11:45 PM ET (CBS)

Kris Bryant Not Considering Retirement After Latest Back Injury, Diagnosis • Apr. 22, 2025, 5:29 AM ET (Newsweek)

Colorado Rockies outfielder Kris Bryant struggles as he deals with chronic back injury • Apr. 20, 2025, 11:45 PM ET (CBS)

Ohtani hits 448-foot homer in 7-run 1st inning, Dodgers hold on for 8-7 win to sweep Rockies • Apr. 17, 2025, 1:17 AM ET (AP)

Baseball celebrates Jackie Robinson's legacy on 78th anniversary of breaking color barrier • Apr. 16, 2025, 11:34 AM ET (AP)

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Date	1993 - present
Headquarters	Denver
Areas Of Involvement	baseball
Related People	Andrés Galarraga • Nolan Arenado

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