Charlie Blackmon’s 14-year playing career ended ... and he “will assist in all areas of baseball operations,” as per the club’s press release. The open-ended nature of Blackmon’s job ...

Charlie Blackmon gave up his mullet, but there’s no way the baseball diehard could completely walk away from the game. The Rockies named Blackmon special assistant to general manager Bill ...

DENVER (AP) — Yes, Charlie Blackmon has picked up a bat since retiring from Major League Baseball last fall. Not the wooden kind. One of those big, fat colorful ones his young kids play with.

DENVER -- Yes, Charlie Blackmon has picked up a bat since retiring from Major League Baseball last fall. Not the wooden kind. One of those big, fat colorful ones his young kids play with.

Colorado Rockies designated hitter Charlie Blackmon gestures in the fifth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Coors Field. / Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images Former Colorado Rockies outfielder ...

Retired outfielder Charlie Blackmon is taking on a new role with the Colorado Rockies - special assistant to the general manager. Blackmon will assist GM Bill Schmidt in all facets of baseball ...