COLORADO ROCKIES TICKETS

Rox outslug Marlins in walk-off win
The Rockies scored in all but one inning and came back from a nine-run deficit to defeat the Marlins, 18-17, in front of 48,691 at Coors Field on Independence Day.

Slider makes or breaks De La Rosa
The Rockies have seen how dominating left-handed pitcher Jorge De La Rosa can be when he's on. They've also seen how poorly he can pitch when he's off. The difference between the two depends on the effectiveness of his slider.

July 4 always a crazy day in Denver
There may have never been a crazier game in Rockies history than their 18-17 victory over the Marlins on Friday night, when they overcame a team-record nine-run deficit. But it wasn't the first wild Independence Day game in the Mile High City.

Rockies place Helton on 15-day DL
Rockies place Helton on 15-day DL

Cook has value as pinch-hitter
The cheers rose when Rockies manager Clint Hurdle summoned his best pitcher, Aaron Cook, to pinch-hit in the seventh inning of Thursday night's game against the Marlins.

Rockies honor veterans on July 4
In honor of Independence Day, the Rockies exchanged their regular baseball caps for ones that were navy blue, with red, white and blue stitching on the "CR" logo.

Rockies win on walk-off single
Ryan Spilborghs' two-run single in the bottom of the 11th inning gave the Rockies their third straight victory, 6-5 over the Marlins before the second Coors Field sellout crowd of the season, 48,084.

Reynolds hopes to hold off fireworks
There will be fireworks at Coors Field after Friday's July 4 game against the Marlins. But Greg Reynolds will be looking to keep the pyrotechnics to a minimum while he is on the mound.

Helton sits out Thursday with back pain
Rockies first baseman Todd Helton has acknowledged over the past few weeks that he's had an "issue" with his back, but never felt the need to clarify exactly what those issues were.

Barmes gets chance to start
As Clint Barmes sat out a month to rehab his sprained right knee, he remained positive that his swing wouldn't disappear like it did in 2005, when he missed three months with a broken collarbone.

Rox bounce back with decisive win
Before a howling wind sent debris flying onto the field on Wednesday at Coors Field, the Rockies jumped to an early lead over the Padres and held on for an 8-1 win.

Rockies look to turn around rough start
The Rockies have suffered through a well-documented year in which various aspects of good baseball haven't come together at one time or for long enough to make much of a difference.

Francis placed on disabled list
Finally acknowledging that left shoulder inflammation is contributing to pitcher Jeff Francis' inconsistency this season, the Rockies placed their No. 1 starter on the disabled list on Wednesday afternoon.

Taveras sits out finale with sore quad
As if Rockies center fielder Willy Taveras didn't learn his lesson last year, when he tried to play through leg injuries, it was reinforced this year by teammate Troy Tulowitzki.

Field dusts up six RBIs for Devils
Field dusts up six RBIs for Devils

Cook tosses complete game as Rox win
Cook smokes Padres

Hurdle keeps cool during cold spell
Hurdle keeps cool in cold spell

Taveras injures left quadriceps
Rockies center fielder Willy Taveras left Tuesday's game against the Padres after the fifth inning with what the team called a sore left quadriceps. He's listed as day-to-day.

Rockies' bats are heating up
The Rockies' inconsistent offense has been well documented this season. Bats seem to turn to stone when runners are on base, and manager Clint Hurdle has yet to find a lineup combination that produces maximum results.

Needing lefty in 'pen, Rox call up Bowers
Rockies promote Bowers