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Charlie Blackmon remains in good position in second round of All-Star Game voting

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Charlie Blackmon remains in line to start for the National League, holding a 500,000 vote lead over the Cubs' Jason Heyward in third place.

DJ LeMahieu has risen from no. 5 to no. 4, but still has just over a tenth of the votes of Daniel Murphy.

Nolan Arenado remains in second place, though the gap is widening between him and leader Kris Bryant.

No other Rockies player was listed on the vote totals. Maybe you should get out there and #VoteRockies

Dinger ranked 38th of 70 mascots according to Deadspin

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There is perhaps nothing more divisive among Rockies fans than Dinger, the team's dinosaur mascot. Some people believe he is an abomination worthy of total destruction. Some people think he is merely an annoying mascot, like most other mascots. Correct people recognize Dinger's greatness.

Apparently Deadspin is NOT among one of those people.

Oh, and the Phillie Phanatic wasn't first, which is also criminal.

Rockies outfielder Charlie Blackmon named NL player of the week

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MLB announced their players of the week for last week and unsurprisingly Charlie Blackmon was named the NL player of the week.

Rockies' Charlie Blackmon among leading All-Star vote getters for NL OF

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If things hold like this, Chuck Nazty will start the All-Star Game for the first time in his career. Elsewhere, Nolan Arenado is second among third basemen, DJ LeMahieu is fifth among second basemen, and Carlos Gonzalez comes in at 15th among outfielders. Mark Reynolds, one of the Rockies' best players to this point in the season, is not listed -- mostly because he's not on the ballot in the first place.

Rockies dugout goes crazy for Charlie Blackmon

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Charlie Blackmon had an opportunity for the cycle tonight if he hit a double in his final AB, but he stopped at first after hitting a ball in the gap. The bench reacts accordingly and goes crazy.

Nolan Arenado makes ridiculous play

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The Phillies were threatening--two on, no outs--when pitcher Vince Velasquez came to the plate to try to lay down a bunt.

Not on Nolan's watch

Nolan Arenado's interview on SportsCenter with Scott Van Pelt

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Nolan Arenado and his beautiful new black eye made an appearance on SportsCenter with Scott Van Pelt last night. Nolan talked about the Rockies early success, the players he admires (including one former Rockie) and thoughts on Charlie Blackmon's appearance.

Rockies' Carlos Gonzalez is on fire!

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Carlos Gonzalez blew tonight's game against the Phillies wide open with this three run homer in the third inning as part of a seven run explosion.