Get ready, Rockies fans. The team's 2018 spring training schedule has been announced, and it means that we're that much closer to seeing our boys hit the field.
The Rockies' spring training games open on February 23 with a matchup against the Arizona Diamondbacks, the team that's not only their National League West rival, but are also responsible for ending Colorado's 2017 season in the National League Wild Card game. (We're still bitter about it.) The Rockies will once again be training at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick. Below is the full training camp schedule, in case you're interested in flying down to Arizona and seeing the boys in action! All times are local. February 23 -- Arizona, 1:10 p.m. February 24 -- at Cincinnati, 1:05 p.m. February 25 -- at Texas, 1:05 p.m. February 26 -- at Arizona, 1:10 p.m. February 27 -- LA Angels, 1:10 p.m. February 28 -- at Arizona, 1:10 p.m. March 1 -- at Chicago Cubs, 1:05 p.m. March 2 -- Arizona, 1:10 p.m. March 3 -- Milwaukee, 1:10 p.m. March 4 -- at LA Angels, 1:10 p.m. March 5 -- Chicago Cubs, 1:10 p.m. March 6 -- at Seattle, 6:40 p.m. March 7 -- Texas, 1:10 p.m. March 8 -- Cincinnati, 1:10 p.m.
March 9 -- Cleveland, 1:10 p.m.
March 10 -- at Milwaukee, 1:05 p.m.
March 11 -- LA Dodgers, 1:10 p.m.
March 12 -- at Arizona, 1:10 p.m.
March 13 -- Seattle, 1:10 p.m.
March 14 -- at LA Dodgers, 7:05 p.m.
March 15 -- LA Angels, 1:10 p.m.
March 16 -- at LA Angels, 1:10 p.m.
March 17 -- at Milwaukee, 1:05 p.m.
March 18 -- San Francisco, 1:10 p.m.
March 19 -- at Texas, 6:05 p.m.
March 20 -- at Milwaukee, 1:10 p.m.
March 22 -- at Oakland, 1:05 p.m.
March 23 -- Cincinnati, 1:10 p.m.
March 24 -- at Chicago Cubs, 7:05 p.m.
March 25 -- Arizona, 1:10 p.m.
March 27 -- Seattle, 1:10 p.m.
Their regular season will start with seven games on the road, starting with a three-game series in Arizona and a four-game series in San Diego. They'll return to Coors Field for the home opener on April 6 against the Atlanta Braves.
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The Rockies have also unveiled a new spring training ball cap that features the team's logo filled with the Colorado flag, as well as new game caps and uniform patches. The patches are to signify the team's 25th anniversary. Both the caps and jerseys are available at the team's Dugout Stores.
Will you be checking out the Rockies in Arizona for spring training? Are you excited for what the 2018 season holds? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
