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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)

Injury-prone Rockies DH Kris Bryant heads to IL for 9th time since joining the team in 2022 • Apr. 14, 2025, 10:20 PM ET (AP)

Rockies manager Bud Black's commute to Dodger Stadium interrupted by Southern California earthquake • Apr. 14, 2025, 10:08 PM ET (AP)

A look inside the Tampa Bay Rays' 120-hour makeover of the Yankees' Steinbrenner Field • Mar. 28, 2025, 7:29 PM 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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