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It’s a special thing for an athlete to play long enough to reach their late-30s at the highest level of their sport. And it’s especially rare for a player in the modern day to spend the entirety of their career with one organization.

Charlie Blackmon News / Larry Brown Sports / September 30

Rockies had cool gesture for Charlie Blackmon in his final game

Charlie Blackmon played in the final game of his outstanding MLB career on Sunday, and the Colorado Rockies sent their longtime slugger off with a classy gesture.

Which MLB players have the most career WAR?

The 'Colorado Rockies all-time hits leaders' quiz

Colorado Rockies News / ESPN / September 29

Rockies' Blackmon takes curtain call in last game

Charlie Blackmon, the four-time All-Star who has played 14 seasons with the Rockies, tipped his cap in center field to fans one last time as he heads into retirement.

Colorado Rockies News / Fastball on SI / September 29

Charlie Blackmon Has Heartwarming Moment Before Final Game with Rockies

An emotional scene took place on Sunday afternoon at Coors Field as longtime Colorado Rockies outfielder Charlie Blackmon ran out to his outfield position by himself, allowing himself to hear the roar of the raucous crowd.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 29

Shohei Ohtani, Charlie Blackmon take center stage as Dodgers meet Rockies

Shohei Ohtani will put the finishing touches on another probable MVP season while Charlie Blackmon will close his 14-year career on Sunday afternoon when the Los Angeles Dodgers and Colorado Rockies meet in Denver on the final day of the regular season.

Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / September 28

This Week in Purple: So Long, Farewell

Colorado Rockies weekend discussion thread for September 28-29, 2024 We did it. We made it to the final week of the 2024 MLB regular season. The Colorado Rockies need to win their final two games to avoid a second-consecutive 100-loss season.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / September 26

Longtime National League West Rival Announces Retirement

A longtime division rival of the Los Angeles Dodgers has decided to hang up his cleats after a stellar 14-year career with the Colorado Rockies. Charlie Blackmon announced Monday he will retire following Sunday's game against the Dodgers.

Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / September 25

Chuck Nazty bids good-bye

Colorado Rockies All-Star outfielder will end 14-year career on Sunday Chuck Nazty has bid his final good-bye. Charlie Blackmon, who has electrified Colorado Rockies fans as well as fans around Major League Baseball the last 14 years, will lace up his cleats for the final time this Sunday.

Colorado Rockies News / Field Level Media / September 25

Charlie Blackmon, Rockies look to rebound in rematch vs. Cards

The Colorado Rockies don't have a postseason on the horizon, but they do have motivation to finish strongly. Charlie Blackmon, who has played his entire 14-year career with Colorado, on Monday announced his retirement, effective at the conclusion of this season.

Colorado Rockies News / Fastball on SI / September 24

Nolan Arenado Among Former Colorado Rockies at Charlie Blackmon's Retirement Press Conference

Between 2014 and 2020, there weren't many MLB duos that could match Nolan Arenado and Charlie Blackmon. Arenado and Blackmon were both multi-time All-Stars, and they led the Colorado Rockies to playoff berths in both 2017 and 2018.

Colorado Rockies News / Yardbarker / September 24

Charlie Blackmon reveals fate of iconic beard after Rockies retirement

When Rockies outfielder Charlie Blackmon announced his retirement on Monday, one of the first questions many asked was about the fate of his iconic beard.

Four-time All-Star, career-long Rockies OF/DH set to retire

The greatest postseason moment for every MLB team

The 'Colorado Rockies all-time hits leaders' quiz

Colorado Rockies News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Colorado Rockies all-time hits leaders' quiz

With career-Rockie Charlie Blackmon announcing 2024 will be the final season of his storied Colorado career, can you name the players with the most hits in a Rockies uniform?

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / September 24

Noted Washington Nationals Killer Announces Plan to Retire at End of Season

The Washington Nationals can breathe a little easier now with one of their biggest adversaries hanging up the cleats at the end of the season. Charlie Blackmon, a 14-year veteran of the Colorado Rockies, announced that he would be retiring at the end of the year, ending a long and storied career.

Colorado Rockies News / Burn City Sports / September 23

Rockies’ Charlie Blackmon announces retirement after 14-year MLB career

One of the most underrated players in the National League, Charlie Blackmon, announced his retirement on Monday, marking the end of a 14-year Major League Baseball career spent entirely with the Colorado Rockies.

Charlie Blackmon News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 23

Four-time All-Star, career-long Rockies OF/DH set to retire

Colorado drafted the lefty-hitting outfielder out of Georgia Tech in the second round in 2008. He reached the big leagues three years later and broke out among the best outfielders in the National League in the middle of the decade.

Rockies' Ryan Feltner eyes another win vs. Cards in opener

Dodgers' NL West lead down to 3 with loss to Rockies

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The 'MLB teammates to hit 30 HRs in 2017' quiz

Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / July 10

Braves should target these players before trade deadline

The Braves should target these players before the trade deadline

The Atlanta Braves are in a good position to make the playoffs as a wild-card outfit, but what do they need to do before the trade deadline to bulk up for a potential deep October run?

Braves exploring trade market for outfield help

Braves 1B Matt Olson delivers a play of the year candidate

Brian Cashman addresses how Aaron Boone is handling Yankees' slump

Who is the last player from every MLB franchise to win an MVP Award?

The 'Atlanta Braves to hit 40 or more home runs in a season' quiz

Colorado Rockies News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 29, 2023

Rockies sign longtime outfielder to one-year contract extension

The Rockies announced they’ve signed Charlie Blackmon to a one-year contract extension. The ACES client returns for a 14th season with the club. Blackmon’s deal may not involve a pay cut.

Who is the last player from every MLB franchise to win an MVP Award?

The 'Manager of every MLB team in 2007' quiz

Colorado Rockies News / Just Baseball / September 20, 2023

What’s Next for Charlie Blackmon and the Colorado Rockies?

Back in April 2018, when Charlie Blackmon signed a five-year, $94 million extension, it seemed like an arrangement that would suit both parties. The Rockies would keep one of their best players as well as a franchise icon; for Blackmon, it meant gainful employment until he was 37.

Colorado Rockies News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 12, 2023

Rockies' Blackmon to miss up to six weeks with broken hand

Rockies' Charlie Blackmon to miss up to six weeks with broken hand

Blackmon was first hurt a week ago when he was hit by a pitch on June 3. He played through the issue for a few days before the break became clear over the weekend.

Rockies belt two ninth-inning HRs -- more than an hour apart -- to beat Padres

Former Red Sox catcher Jorge Alfaro signs minor-league deal with Rockies

The greatest postseason moment for every MLB team

The 'MLB teammates to hit 30 HRs in 2017' quiz