Buehrle ready for sixth Opening Day start Mar 29, 2008
" In reality, the White Sox and Buehrle adopted a philosophy of why waste innings during Spring Training when they could be applied to the regular season. And they would be wasted, with Buehrle's needing just a couple of weeks work in Arizona to get ready for real competition. His final tuneup came against the Rockies this past Tuesday at Hi Corbett Field, and now he looks forward to getting off to a good start against a prime playoff contender and a talented pitcher he hasn't defeated in their... (MLB.com -- Chi White Sox White Sox)
Unit feels good after latest start Mar 28, 2008
Nick Piecoro The Arizona Republic Mar. TUCSON - He didn't look particularly sharp, and his results weren't good, but Randy Johnson came away from his outing Wednesday saying he felt great and was encouraged to be another step closer to being ready for the regular season. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Cactus League sets attendance mark Mar 28, 2008
The only rainout this season was a March 16 Rockies game at Hi Corbett Field in Tucson. Fans pack Scottsdale Stadium on Tuesday to watch the Giants battle the Cubs. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Future of spring training baseball remains in limbo Mar 27, 2008
The Colorado Rockies played their final spring training game of the season at Hi Corbett Field on Wednesday, March 26 ... He says he thinks Hi Corbett Field is fine, with one exception. (FOX 11, AZ)
Buehrle, Vazquez held in high regard Mar 27, 2008
That point was made clear by Colorado manager Clint Hurdle following the White Sox 5-2 victory at Hi Corbett Field on Tuesday, a game in which Buehrle allowed one run on four hits over six innings, striking out five and walking four. Hurdle wants Franklin Morales, his 22-year-old southpaw who pitched twice during Boston's World Series sweep last season and also happens to wear Buehrle's jersey No. 56, to follow the mound pattern and style exhibited by Buehrle. (MLB.com -- Chi White Sox White Sox)
Redman to start Rockies' home opener Mar 27, 2008
The Rockies closed their home slate at Hi Corbett Field after Wednesday's 11-8 loss to the D-backs. They'll play the Angels in Tempe on Thursday and the D-backs on Friday night at Chase Field. (MLB.com -- Colorado Rockies)
Nix tabbed as Rox's best spring player Mar 27, 2008
Nix entered Wednesday afternoon's game with the D-backs, the final one at Hi Corbett Field, with a. 273 batting average, three home runs and four RBIs. (MLB.com -- Colorado Rockies)
Buehrle ends strong spring on high note Mar 26, 2008
But the story for the White Sox Opening Day starter truly centered on the quick way in which he disposed of the hard-hitting Rockies at steamy Hi Corbett Field. After allowing one run on four hits over six innings, Buehrle pronounced his overall spring effort a success in preparation for the 2008 campaign. (MLB.com -- Chi White Sox White Sox)
Fields accepts long-looming demotion Mar 26, 2008
On Tuesday morning, prior to the White Sox Cactus League game at Hi Corbett Field, Williams sat down with Fields and had that talk. And it was tougher than Williams even expected. (MLB.com -- Chi White Sox White Sox)
Rockies seek improvements in Tucson Mar 26, 2008
officials on Wednesday as part of ongoing discussions regarding the team's future in Tucson, either at an improved Hi Corbett Field or new complex. The Rockies have trained at Hi Corbett since 1993 and their lease with the City of Tucson runs through the next three years, but they can leave if there are fewer than three teams training in Tucson. (MLB.com -- Colorado Rockies)
Morales shows improvement vs. Sox Mar 26, 2008
-- Rockies manager Clint Hurdle seemed to enjoy the hot, sunny afternoon at Hi Corbett Field on Tuesday. He delighted in an easy first four innings by rookie left-hander Franklin Morales against the White Sox. (MLB.com -- Colorado Rockies)
Guillen to pick White Sox second baseman Mar 25, 2008
But the closest comment to a certainty Guillen could come up with on Monday is that the starting second baseman would be named at some point before or after Tuesday's game at Hi Corbett Field. Pablo Ozuna already has been established as the second-base starter on Opening Day, bringing with him his. (MLB.com -- Chi White Sox White Sox)
Sox final roster to be revealed Tuesday Mar 24, 2008
There will be little doubt left by the time the White Sox exit Hi Corbett Field on Tuesday evening. "Tuesday I should know -- I'm not going to say I'm not going to know -- a better idea about the ballclub," Guillen said. (MLB.com -- Chi White Sox White Sox)
Rockies' Buchholz having strong spring Mar 24, 2008
With his two scoreless innings Sunday afternoon against the Dodgers at Hi Corbett Field, Buchholz has pitched scoreless ball in eight of his nine appearances (counting a "B" game). In the sixth, Buchholz faced runners at the corners with one out but caught Chin-lung Hu looking at a 2-2 curveball for a strikeout and was saved by a nice fielding play from second baseman Jayson Nix against Gary Bennett. (MLB.com -- Colorado Rockies)
Friday's pitching outings offer Rox optimism Mar 24, 2008
Left-hander Mark Redman held the Cubs to two runs on seven hits -- and induced two double-play grounders -- in a 7-3 victory at Hi Corbett Field. Another competitor for a spot, righty Josh Towers, gave up one run on a homer and four hits in six innings against D-backs Double-A players. (MLB.com -- Colorado Rockies)
Wells fine-tuning delivery for Rox rotation Mar 23, 2008
Wells can enhance his candidacy for the rotation on Sunday afternoon, against the Dodgers at Hi Corbett Field. "If there's any kind of irregularity in your delivery, from any standpoint, the stretch is going to abbreviate that," Wells said. (MLB.com -- Colorado Rockies)
LEAVING TUCSON?: Big worry for an Arizona spring staple Mar 21, 2008
The National League champion Rockies go it solo in Hi Corbett Field, a 9,500-seat stadium built in 1937 and stuck in the center of a midtown park, bordered by a golf course and surrounded by a pricey neighborhood, Colonia Solana. Hi Corbett has maybe the funkiest dimensions of any spring training park anywhere, with an asymmetrical field that goes to 410 feet in left center and 405 in right center. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Family of late minor league coach visits Rockies Mar 20, 2008
-- Joseph and Jacob Coolbaugh took turns hitting pitches in a little courtyard next to Hi Corbett Field. Watching her kids giggle as they circled imaginary bases Wednesday, Mandy Coolbaugh couldn't help but smile as the tears trickled down her face. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Dodgers moving West again . . . Mar 19, 2008
On Sunday, they're headed back to Tucson, this time to meet the Rockies at Hi Corbett Field. The Dodgers close out their Arizona tour with games Monday night in Surprise against Kansas City and on Tuesday afternoon in Maryvale against Milwaukee. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Estes 'too stong' in bid for Padres' rotation Mar 18, 2008
The Official Site of The San Diego Padres: News: Estes feeling 'too stong' on mound. 03/17/2008 8:55 PM ET Estes feeling 'too stong' on mound Vet stuggling with command in return from elbow surgery By Geoff Grammer / Special to MLB.com. (MLB.com -- San Diego Padres)
Giles feels good in spring debut Mar 18, 2008
Giles was supposed to get his first Major League action with a pinch-hit appearance in Sunday's game with the Colorado Rockies at Tucson's Hi Corbett Field. Rain forced the cancellation of that game. (MLB.com -- San Diego Padres)
Rockies' Cook has smooth return to action Mar 18, 2008
In his first Cactus League appearance since March 3, Cook lasted five innings and gave up two runs on three hits, with four strikeouts, in a 4-2 victory over the Giants at Hi Corbett Field. It was a smooth, 65-pitch outing for Cook, who was scratched from a March 7 start with shoulder tightness and made a Minor League start Wednesday. (MLB.com -- Colorado Rockies)
Giles to make first spring appearance Mar 17, 2008
He said he expects to play "three or four innings and have two or three at-bats." "I want to get out there, run around and be in a big league game," Giles said after Sunday's exhibition contest against the defending National League champion Rockies was washed out at Hi Corbett Field. He was scheduled to pinch-hit. (MLB.com -- San Diego Padres)
Cook to make first start since March 3 Mar 17, 2008
-- Rain forced the cancellation of Sunday's Rockies-Padres game at Hi Corbett Field, which has pushed left-hander Jeff Francis' next start to a Minor League game on Monday ... For Monday's game against the Giants at Hi Corbett Field, the Rockies will go with right-hander Aaron Cook in his first Cactus League game since March 3 ... Exchanges are accepted at the ticket offices at Coors Field and the Hi Corbett Field Ticket Office. (MLB.com -- Colorado Rockies)
Richar tests back in White Sox 'B' action Mar 16, 2008
"Baseball, you never know what will happen," said Richar with a smile after going hitless in four at-bats at Hi Corbett Field. "I'm just going to try to work my way back, keep working and play at 100 percent to show I'm ready.". (MLB.com -- Chi White Sox White Sox)
Minors: Broadway sent down by White Sox Mar 15, 2008
They're No. 1: Kyle McCulloch worked one inning during a recent "B" game at Hi Corbett Field, allowing two runs. "He got some ground balls and looks like he has pitchability," said White Sox pitching coach 00002CD0 Don Cooper of the team's top pick in the 2006 First-Year Player Draft. (MLB.com -- Chi White Sox White Sox)
Morse homers vs. D-backs' Webb Mar 15, 2008
Meanwhile, Randy Johnson will make his Cactus League debut Monday as the D-backs take on the Rockies at Hi Corbett Field. Robby Hammock, who caught Johnson's perfect game for Arizona in 2004, will get the start behind the plate. (MLB.com -- Seattle Mariners)
Sexson sets sights on stellar season Mar 15, 2008
Hours later, Sexson let his bat answer the question, taking Rockies ace Jeff Francis out of the park with his first home run of the spring, a towering shot that bounced off the top of the right center-field wall at Hi Corbett Field. Sexson has certainly faced the music, answering endless questions about his '07 season, addressing fans directly before the season started and doing everything short of tripping through time to March 31, when the first page of the '08 season will finally close the... (MLB.com -- Seattle Mariners)
Rangers' fifth starter still up for grabs Mar 15, 2008
-- Rangers starter Luis Mendoza retired the first 10 Rockies he faced on a warm Friday afternoon at Hi Corbett Field. He was then unable to retire another batter the rest of the time he was on the mound. (MLB.com -- Texas Rangers)
All work, no play for Rockies' Helton Mar 15, 2008
But if Helton hadn't felt so bad at the plate, there would have been no cage dragged out behind home plate at Hi Corbett Field, and no extra hitting session. When he completed his extra practice, he graciously stopped to discuss it but made it clear he didn't have time for small talk. (MLB.com -- Colorado Rockies)
Cook, Vizcaino return to mound for Rockies Mar 15, 2008
Cook, the Rockies' No. 2 pitcher, returned to the mound Wednesday morning for the first time since March 3 and threw 42 pitches in three scoreless innings of a Minor League game at Hi Corbett Field. Also, righty reliever Luis Vizcaino, the team's top offseason acquisition, pitched a scoreless inning after being sidelined since March 4 with elbow inflammation. (MLB.com -- Colorado Rockies)
Fuentes is same pitcher he always was Mar 15, 2008
-- The crowd at Hi Corbett Field greeted Rockies relief pitcher Brian Fuentes with polite applause, then settled back into a lazy Thursday afternoon. Fans craned their necks and shook their heads when the first batter he faced in the sixth inning, the Rangers' David Murphy popped a pitch over the right-field wall, but then relaxed. (MLB.com -- Colorado Rockies)
Wells misses his mark in Rockies' loss Mar 15, 2008
The Rockies will host the Rangers at Hi Corbett Field on Thursday at 2:05 p.m. MT. Right-hander Ubaldo Jimenez, the No. 3 starter, will start, while closer Manny Corpas and left-handed setup man Brian Fuentes also will pitch. is a senior writer for MLB.com. (MLB.com -- Colorado Rockies)
Big Unit to make spring debut today Mar 10, 2008
The Arizona Diamondbacks' left-hander is expected to pitch two innings against the Colorado Rockies at Hi Corbett Field in Tucson, Ariz. another sign of progress as he returns from back surgery. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Johnson to make debut Monday Mar 9, 2008
-- Randy Johnson will make his Cactus League debut Monday at Hi Corbett Field in Tucson, the Diamondbacks announced Saturday morning. The news came shortly after Johnson threw a flat-ground side session at the Cubs' complex at HoHoKam Park. (MLB.com -- Arizona Diamondbacks)
Hawpe's big day powers offense Mar 8, 2008
Up next: The Rockies will start Ubaldo Jimenez against a split squad of the Los Angeles Angels at 1:05 p.m. MT on Saturday at Hi Corbett Field in Tucson, Ariz. Dustin Moseley will start for the Angels. (MLB.com -- Colorado Rockies)
Notes: Wells ends on a high note Mar 8, 2008
Right-hander Kip Wells recorded his first victory of Spring Training on Friday. -- The Rockies rotation has seen better days. (MLB.com -- Colorado Rockies)
Sox notes: Quentin scratched from lineup Mar 6, 2008
-- Carlos Quentin was scratched from the White Sox starting lineup for Wednesday's Cactus League contest at Hi Corbett Field, suffering from soreness in his surgically repaired left shoulder. But Quentin and manager Ozzie Guillen agreed that the move simply was precautionary, at a time of the season when there's no need to take any foolish chances. (MLB.com -- Chi White Sox White Sox)
Konerko's bat stays hot vs. Angels Mar 5, 2008
Up next: The White Sox visit Hi Corbett Field, with Mark Buehrle making his second spring start, facing off against Colorado's Franklin Morales. Scott Linebrink also is scheduled to work two innings. (MLB.com -- Chi White Sox White Sox)
Notes: Guillen likes gamer Swisher Mar 5, 2008
Nick Swisher clubs a fifth-inning RBI double against the Angels on Tuesday. (M. Spencer Green/AP). (MLB.com -- Chi White Sox White Sox)
Editorial: County goes to bat for spring training Mar 5, 2008
The D-Backs and Rockies can break their contracts to train at TEP and Hi Corbett Field if there are not three teams in Tucson ... Another priority must be to spend 10 million to 20 million to renovate Hi Corbett Field, located in the Reid Park Zoo complex. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
M. Spencer Green| THE ASSOCIATED PRESSThe Colorado Rockies’ Troy Tulowitzki, bottom, signs autographs before a Cactus League baseball game at Hi Corbett Field in Tucson. Hi Corbett and Tucson Electric Park are the two sites for spring training in Southern Arizona. With Maricopa County building new facilities, Pima County is in danger of losing its three teams, the Rockies, Chicago White Sox and Arizona Diamondbacks. Mar 5, 2008
The Colorado Rockies replaced the Indians at Hi Corbett Field at Randolph Park in south central Tucson ... There s concern that if the White Sox move to the Phoenix area, the Diamondbacks and Rockies would eventually follow, leaving the major league training sites Tucson Electric Park and Hi Corbett Field empty. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Rox notes: Ubaldo learning to hold runners Mar 5, 2008
The Official Site of The Colorado Rockies: News: Notes: Ubaldo learning to hold runners. 03/04/2008 10:25 PM ET Notes: Ubaldo learning to hold runners Righty rushing mechanics, leading to missed pitch location By Thomas Harding / MLB.com. (MLB.com -- Colorado Rockies)
Notes: Hawpe continues surge Mar 4, 2008
The Official Site of The Colorado Rockies: News: Notes: Hawpe continues power surge. 03/03/2008 7:47 PM ET Notes: Hawpe continues power surge Right fielder's three spring hits have all been for extra bases By Thomas Harding / MLB.com. (MLB.com -- Colorado Rockies)
Hawpe powers Rox over D-backs Mar 4, 2008
Up next: The Rockies will play the Royals at Hi Corbett Field on Tuesday, with right-handed No. 3 prospect Ubaldo Jimenez starting. Rotation hopeful Victor Zambrano also is scheduled to pitch. (MLB.com -- Colorado Rockies)
Rox notes: Rotation battle heats up Mar 3, 2008
The project: Left-hander Jeff Francis, who took the decision in a 2-1 loss to the Mexican national team on Sunday at Hi Corbett Field in Tucson, Ariz. worked on pitching inside to right-handed hitters. (MLB.com -- Colorado Rockies)
Notes: Thornton behind power curve Mar 2, 2008
The first is March 6 at Colorado's Hi Corbett Field; the second, March 10 at Field No. 4. The season opener against the Indians on March 31 will mark the fourth year in a row the Sox have opened their season against the Tribe. (MLB.com -- Chi White Sox White Sox)
Torrealba trying to improve throwing Mar 2, 2008
The Brewers' Rickie Weeks stole in the first inning, and Matt LaPorta stole in the third during the Rockies' 6-3 victory at Hi Corbett Field. On each steal, Torrealba's throws looked awkward and lost steam. (MLB.com -- Colorado Rockies)
Tucson a special place to Hardy Mar 2, 2008
-- Compared to the newer, bigger ballparks that dot the Cactus League, 71-year-old Hi Corbett Field doesn't look like much. But it's hallowed ground to the Hardy family. (MLB.com -- Milwaukee Brewers)
Notes: Sheets finds comfortable slot Mar 2, 2008
Their NL championship trophy is on display at Hi Corbett Field. "Can I get a replica?" Gwynn joked. (MLB.com -- Milwaukee Brewers)
Minor League Report: Casey Weathers Mar 1, 2008
Weathers, 22, pitched a perfect eighth inning in the Rockies' 15-2 victory over the Mexican National Team at Hi Corbett Field. He jammed Jesus Cota to force a fly ball to center, worked another fly ball to center from Roberto Saucedo and retired Luis Suarez on an infield grounder. (MLB.com -- Colorado Rockies)
Rox notes: Jimenez impressive in debut Mar 1, 2008
Up next: Right-hander Jason Hirsh, who missed the final two months of the season with a fractured fibula and therefore could not participate in the playoff run, will face the Brewers at Hi Corbett Field at 1:05 p.m. CT on Saturday. Last Aug. 7, it was a line drive by the Brewers' J.J. Hardy that struck Hirsh on his lower leg and ended his season. (MLB.com -- Colorado Rockies)
Gagne struggles in Brewers debut Mar 1, 2008
That's the case for Hardy, who will be among the regulars traveling south Saturday for a game against the Rockies at Hi Corbett Field. Hardy will start his third straight game behind scheduled starter Ben Sheets, who makes his spring debut. (MLB.com -- Milwaukee Brewers)
Notes: Gagne has rough debut Mar 1, 2008
Manager Ned Yost said Eric Gagne (pictured) had plenty of life on his fastball on Friday. (Morry Gash/AP) 00004000. (MLB.com -- Milwaukee Brewers)
White Sox notes: Anderson working out in left Feb 29, 2008
" The road to success: Coming off of his worst season as a competitive athlete, Jose Contreras made a great first impression for the 2008 campaign with three innings of one-hit pitching Thursday at Hi Corbett Field. Contreras, who finished last year with a 10-17 mark and 5.57 ERA, fanned one and allowed one earned run against a lineup filled with Rockies' everyday players, while consistently keeping the ball down in the zone. It was just Game 2 of the Cactus League ledger for the White Sox but... (MLB.com -- Chi White Sox White Sox)
White Sox Ramirez sets blistering pace Feb 29, 2008
-- When Alexei Ramirez doubled off of Aaron Cook in the second inning of Thursday's Cactus League contest at Hi Corbett Field, the rookie ;migr; from Cuba didn't stop the game to save the baseball. "Only for the regular season," said Ramirez with a smile, speaking through translator Oney Guillen. (MLB.com -- Chi White Sox White Sox)
Notes: Making use of Spilborghs Feb 29, 2008
-- The split-squad action on Thursday gave the Rockies an opportunity to use Ryan Spilborghs as center fielder and leadoff man in the 12-3 loss to the White Sox at Hi Corbett Field. The Rockies want to use Spilborghs as their backup leadoff man as they try to keep regular center fielder Willy Taveras fresh. (MLB.com -- Colorado Rockies)
Rockies, Corpas agree to new deal Feb 28, 2008
The Official Site of The Colorado Rockies: News: Rockies, Corpas agree on four-year deal. 02/28/2008 3:17 AM ET Rockies, Corpas agree on four-year deal Closer's extension could exceed $22 million By Thomas Harding / MLB.com. (MLB.com -- Colorado Rockies)
Rockies notes: Fowler settles in Feb 28, 2008
The Official Site of The Colorado Rockies: News: Notes: After miscue, Fowler settles in. 02/27/2008 7:21 PM ET Notes: After miscue, Fowler settles in Drives in three runs after being blinded by sun in outfield By Thomas Harding / MLB.com. (MLB.com -- Colorado Rockies)
Energy levels high as games begin Feb 28, 2008
The Rockies will have split-squad games Thursday afternoon, at Hi Corbett Field against the White Sox and at TEP against the Diamondbacks. They'll complete a 32-game spring scheduled before meeting the Cardinals in the regular-season opener at Busch Stadium on March 31. (MLB.com -- Colorado Rockies)
Spring Training starts today, future uncertain Feb 27, 2008
The Rockies have inhabited Hi Corbett Field each spring since 1993, but have been in discussions with the city of Goodyear, in case renovations don t take place. If the Rockies leave, the Arizona Diamondbacks Tucson s third spring team would almost certainly follow them. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Tucson business leaders looking to create sports authority Feb 26, 2008
The Colorado Rockies, who train in Tucson's other park - Hi Corbett Field - could then leave. But if Tucson can keep the Rockies, the Arizona Diamondbacks have indicated they would stay and the city could then go on the hunt for a third team. (FOX 11, AZ)
Notes: Koshansky gains confidence Feb 26, 2008
With all his teammates stretching around him in the grass outside Hi Corbett Field last spring, Aguilera's "Hurt" blared from the loudspeakers ... On Thursday, the Rockies will play split-squad ball, with right-hander Aaron Cook opening the first game at Hi Corbett Field against the White Sox, and right-hander Kip Wells starting at TEP against the Diamondbacks. (MLB.com -- Colorado Rockies)
Notes: Quintanilla improving with stick Feb 25, 2008
Petty officer first class Owen Hooper, the Sailor of the Year; petty officer second class Joseph Contesso, the Junior Sailor of the Year, and machinist mate fireman Joseph Hopkins, the Bluejacket of the Year, visited the Rockies at Hi Corbett Field on Sunday. Hooper's wife, Amber, also made the trip to Hi Corbett Field Sunday. (MLB.com -- Colorado Rockies)
MLB Notebook: Rockies ready to prove their run was for real Feb 24, 2008
The Rockies, swept by Boston in the World Series, were the last team in Arizona to hold a full-squad workout, although the position players have been hitting and lifting here for a week, led by Todd Helton, who was already settled in by the time pitchers and catchers arrived at Hi Corbett Field. There's a certain swagger about the Rockies this spring. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
