Helton, Rox agree to two-year extension

The Rockies announced Thursday that they have agreed to a two-year extension with Todd Helton that will keep the first baseman under contract with Colorado through 2013.

Royals follow Greinke to spring win

Zack Greinke continued his strong spring work with three scoreless innings and Mike Aviles added two singles as the Royals beat the Rockies on Wednesday, 5-0.

Cook hands Opening Day torch to Jimenez

It’s always a special moment when a manager informs a pitcher he will be making his first Opening Day start. When Ubaldo Jimenez received the word Wednesday from Rockies manager Jim Tracy, a gracious teammate made it unique.

LA pitching trio happy with spring debuts

Starter Hiroki Kuroda, closer Jonathan Broxton and lefty setup man George Sherrill all toed the Camelback Ranch slab for the first time on the Cactus League slate on Tuesday, and all three said they felt good, even if the numbers against the Colorado Rockies weren’t exactly spotless.

Jimenez on time, on mark in first start

Right-hander Ubaldo Jimenez, projected as the Rockies’ Opening Day starter, was on time and mostly on the mark against the Dodgers in three scoreless innings on Tuesday.

Rox have plenty of unfinished business

After an abrupt end to their postseason after such a storybook turnaround last year, the Rockies have turned the page to 2010 while eyeing last year’s disappointing end as motivation.

De La Rosa, Olivo fuel Rockies’ win

Jorge De La Rosa went three scoreless innings and Miguel Olivo homered among three RBIs as the Rockies beat the Padres on Monday, 5-4.

Corpas seeks return to 2007 form

In addition to a few pounds, Rockies reliever Manuel Corpas is also trying to shed the memories of forgettable years in ‘08 and ‘09 after ascending to the closer’s role during the team’s World Series run in ‘07.

All but two Cactus League games rained out

Only two scheduled Cactus League contests — a pair of split-squad games in Tucson between the Rockies and Diamondbacks — were played on Sunday as heavy rainfall hit the greater Phoenix area.

Street feels good during bullpen session

Rockies closer Huston Street let out a sigh of relief after his right shoulder felt surprisingly good during what he called a “touch-and-feel” bullpen session on Sunday morning.

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