Articles
Kyle Freeland Goes Four Innings In Season Debut
Colorado Rockies left-hander Kyle Freeland took a no-decision on Tuesday when he allowed just one run on four hits with three walks and five strikeouts in a 3-1 loss to the New York Mets. Freeland was making his first start of the season after missing a little over two months with a shoulder strain. He […]
Jon Mathisen 3 years agoElias Diaz Hits First Home Run Of The Season On Monday
Colorado Rockies catcher Elias Diaz went 1-for-2 with a solo home run, two walks, and a strikeout in a 3-2 win over the New York Mets on Monday. Diaz took Mets starter David Peterson deep in the top of the second inning to put the Rockies up 2-0. It was the 30-year-old backstop's first long […]
Jon Mathisen 3 years agoRyan McMahon Goes Yard In Win Over The Mets
Colorado Rockies third baseman Ryan McMahon went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in a 3-2 win over the Mets on Monday. McMahon crushed a David Peterson slider over the wall in right-center field to put the Rockies on the board in the top of the second inning. He would draw a […]
Jon Mathisen 3 years agoCarlos Estevez Buttons Up The Save For The Rockies
Colorado Rockies right-hander Carlos Estevez picked up the save on Monday when he punched out two batters to preserve a 3-2 win over the Mets. Starter Austin Gomber was rolling on Monday and pitched all the way into the bottom of the ninth inning before he ran into some trouble. He allowed a leadoff home […]
Jon Mathisen 3 years agoAustin Gomber Throws Eight Strong Innings In Win
Colorado Rockies left-hander Austin Gomber earned the win on Monday when he allowed two runs on four hits with eight strikeouts and no walks over eight innings in a 3-2 win over the Mets. Gomber was locked in on Monday against the shorthanded Mets. He kept them off the scoreboard until the seventh inning when […]
Jon Mathisen 3 years agoJosh Fuentes Smacks A Pair Of Doubles In Sunday's Win
Colorado Rockies third baseman Josh Fuentes went 2-for-4 with two doubles and an RBI in a 4-3 win over the Diamondbacks on Sunday. The 28-year-old smacked an RBI double off of Caleb Smith to score Charlie Blackmon in the bottom of the fifth inning. He hit another double earlier in the contest as well. The […]
Jon Mathisen 4 years agoTrevor Story Walks It Off On Sunday
Colorado Rockies shortstop Trevor Story went 2-for-5 with a home run and two RBI in a 4-3 win over the Diamondbacks on Sunday. Story played the hero when he walked the game off with a solo home run, his fifth of the year, in the bottom of the ninth inning. He deposited a Stefan Crichton […]
Jon Mathisen 4 years agoJon Gray Logs A Quality Start On Sunday
Colorado Rockies right-hander Jon Gray took a no-decision on Sunday when he allowed three runs on two hits with three strikeouts and two walks over six innings in a 4-3 win over the Diamondbacks. Gray was rolling through his first five innings, holding the D-Backs to just one hit. But he slipped up in the […]
Jon Mathisen 4 years agoDaniel Bard Locks Up The Save On Saturday
Colorado Rockies right-hander Daniel Bard buttoned up the save on Saturday when he worked a scoreless ninth inning, allowing one hit and two strikeouts, in a 7-6 win over the Diamondbacks. Bard got the job done despite allowing a leadoff double to David Peralta. He was able to punch out two of the next three […]
Jon Mathisen 4 years agoCharlie Blackmon Goes Deep In Win Over Arizona
Colorado Rockies outfielder Charlie Blackmon went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer and one strikeout in a 7-6 win over the Diamondbacks on Saturday. Blackmon broke up a 3-3 tie in the bottom of the sixth inning when he took Madison Bumgarner deep for a two-run blast, his third of the season. It was his only […]
Jon Mathisen 4 years agoAntonio Senzatela Allows Two Earned Runs In No-Decision
Colorado Rockies right-hander Antonio Senzatela took a no-decision on Saturday when he allowed three runs (two earned) on seven hits with one walk and three strikeouts in a 7-6 win over the Diamondbacks. Senzatela was rolling through the first five innings until running into some trouble in the top of the sixth. He allowed three […]
Jon Mathisen 4 years agoTop Hitter Streamers and Starts for Week 9
Welcome to the top hitter streamers column for Week 9 of the MLB season (5/24 through 5/30). This weekly piece should be helpful for anyone looking to gain an edge in their league. If you need a fill-in for an injured player or want to exploit some plus matchups to gain an edge on your […]
Jon Mathisen 4 years agoRaimel Tapia Cracks A Two-Run HR In Win
Colorado Rockies outfielder Raimel Tapia went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run, two runs scored, and a walk in a 7-1 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday. Tapia broke the game open in the bottom of the second inning when he took Seth Frankoff deep for a two-run blast to put the Rockies up […]
Jon Mathisen 4 years agoRyan McMahon Goes Deep Twice In Win
Colorado Rockies third baseman Ryan McMahon went 2-for-4 with two home runs, three RBI, and a strikeout in a 7-1 win over the Diamondbacks on Friday. McMahon smacked his first home run off of Seth Frankoff in the bottom of the first inning with C.J. Cron aboard. He then took Riley Smith deep for a […]
Jon Mathisen 4 years agoGerman Marquez Earns Third Win On Friday
Colorado Rockies right-hander German Marquez earned the win on Friday when he allowed just four hits with eight strikeouts and three walks over seven innings in a 7-1 win over the Diamondbacks. This was easily Marquez's best start of the season as he blanked the D-Backs over his seven frames. He's now notched a quality […]
Jon Mathisen 4 years agoBrendan Rodgers Activated From The Injured List
Colorado Rockies' second baseman Brendan Rodgers (hamstring) has been activated from the 10-day injured list and is starting on Friday vs. the Arizona Diamondbacks. This was an expected move as Rodgers had been trending towards activation this weekend. Alan Trejo was optioned in a corresponding move. Rodgers played well in his rehab games at Triple-A […]
Jon Mathisen 4 years agoKyle Freeland Expected To Be Activated Next Week
Colorado Rockies left-hander Kyle Freeland (shoulder) pitched well in a rehab start on Thursday and is expected to be activated early next week during the four-game series at the New York Mets, according to Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post. Freeland allowed one run on two hits with four strikeouts, a walk and a hit batter […]
Jon Mathisen 4 years agoRaimel Tapia Goes Hitless In Loss To Padres
Colorado Rockies outfielder Raimel Tapia went 0-for-4 with a strikeout in a 3-0 loss to the San Diego Padres on Wednesday. Colorado mustered just two hits as a team as Joe Musgrove whiffed 11 over his seven innings of work. Tapia had the day off on Tuesday and resumed his normal leadoff duties on Wednesday. […]
Jon Mathisen 4 years agoChi Chi Gonzalez Takes The Loss On Wednesday
Colorado Rockies right-hander Chi Chi Gonzalez took the loss on Wednesday when he allowed two runs on four hits with one walk and six strikeouts over six innings in a 3-0 loss to the Padres. Gonzalez actually pitched well on Wednesday with the only two runs against him coming via Fernando Tatis Jr. and Jake […]
Jon Mathisen 4 years agoC.J. Cron Collects Three Hits In Return
Colorado Rockies first baseman C.J. Cron went 3-for-4 with a double and a run scored in a 2-1 extra-innings loss to the Padres on Tuesday. Cron was activated from the injured list earlier on Tuesday after missing 11 days with a lower back strain. The veteran first baseman picked up right where he left off […]
Jon Mathisen 4 years agoDaniel Bard Takes The Loss On Tuesday
Colorado Rockies right-hander Daniel Bard took the loss on Tuesday when he allowed one unearned run with two strikeouts over 1 1/3 innings in a 2-1 extra-innings loss to the Padres. Bard entered in the bottom of the ninth inning with the score knotted up at 1-1 and got the job done. He recorded two […]
Jon Mathisen 4 years agoAustin Gomber Pitches Well In No-Decision
Colorado Rockies left-hander Austin Gomber took a no-decision on Tuesday when he allowed one run on five hits with one walk and seven strikeouts over six innings in a 2-1 loss to the Padres. Gomber and his fellow left-handed counterpart, Blake Snell, were locked in a pitcher's duel all night with the score knotted up […]
Jon Mathisen 4 years agoBrendan Rodgers Close To Rejoining Colorado
Colorado Rockies second baseman Brendan Rodgers (hamstring), who is on the injured list with a hamstring injury, is getting "really close" to rejoining the team and making his 2021 debut. He's played in four rehab games for Triple-A Albuquerque and gotten in some simulated games as well, according to Kyle Newman of The Denver Post. Manager […]
Jon Mathisen 4 years agoC.J. Cron Activated From The Injured List
Colorado Rockies first baseman C.J. Cron (back), who has been on the injured list with a lower back strain, has been activated and is batting fourth against Blake Snell and the San Diego Padres on Tuesday. The 31-year-old first baseman is batting .290/.394/.495 with five home runs and 15 RBI over 93 at-bats this season. Connor […]
Jon Mathisen 4 years agoRaimel Tapia Absent From Tuesday's Lineup
Colorado Rockies outfielder Raimel Tapia is absent from Tuesday's lineup against left-hander Blake Snell and the San Diego Padres. This looks to just be a routine day off for Tapia, which isn't a bad idea considering his lack of production against left-handed pitching. He's slashing .235/.278/.235 over 36 plate appearances against southpaws this season. Charlie […]
Jon Mathisen 4 years agoTrevor Story Singles And Swipes A Bag On Monday
Colorado Rockies shortstop Trevor Story went 1-for-4 with a single and a stolen base in a 7-0 loss to the Padres on Monday. Story picked up a single and swiped his seventh bag of the season in the top of the fourth inning. It was his only hit of the game and one of just […]
Jon Mathisen 4 years agoJon Gray Gets Pounded By The Padres On Monday
Colorado Rockies right-hander Jon Gray took the loss on Monday when he allowed seven runs (five earned) on 10 hits with one walk and one strikeout in a 7-0 loss to the Padres. This was easily Gray's worst start of the year as the Padres jumped all over him from the start. Manny Machado took […]
Jon Mathisen 4 years agoC.J. Cron (Back) To Be Activated On Tuesday
Colorado Rockies first baseman C.J. Cron, who's been on the injured list with a lower back strain, should be activated on Tuesday according to manager Bud Black. Cron has been on the IL since May 7 so if he's activated on Tuesday he'll have been out one day above the minimum stay. The veteran first […]
Jon Mathisen 4 years agoConnor Joe Drives In Three Runs In Thursday's Win
Colorado Rockies first baseman Connor Joe went 3-for-5 with two double and an RBI in a 7-6 loss to the Reds on Sunday. Joe knocked a pair of doubles, one of which scored a run, while batting out of the two spot. The 28-year-old has filled in nicely for the injured C.J. Cron at first […]
Jon Mathisen 4 years agoJosh Fuentes Stays Hot On Sunday
Colorado Rockies third baseman Josh Fuentes went 3-for-4 with a double, two RBI, two runs scored, and a strikeout in a 7-6 loss to the Reds on Sunday. Fuentes put the Rockies on the board in the bottom of the fourth inning when he smoked a two-run double off of Jeff Hoffman. He would go […]
Jon Mathisen 4 years ago