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Garrett Hampson Drives In Two On Sunday
Colorado Rockies center fielder Garrett Hampson went 1-for-3 with a two-run double, one strikeout, and one walk in Sunday's 4-2 loss to the Dodgers. Hampson was responsible for the only two runs the Rockies scored all game as Dodgers starter Julio Urias was dealing. Hampson laced a two-run double off of reliever Jimmy Nelson in […]
Jon Mathisen 4 years agoAustin Gomber Lacks Control In Rockies Debut
Colorado Rockies LHP Austin Gomber struggled mightily with his command in his team debut on Sunday vs. the Los Angeles Dodgers. He took the loss as he allowed three runs (one earned) on one hit with seven walks and just two strikeouts over three innings. Gomber simply couldn't find the strike zone on Sunday, throwing […]
Jon Mathisen 4 years agoJosh Fuentes Goes Yard On Saturday
Colorado Rockies third baseman Josh Fuentes went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run and a strikeout in Saturday's 6-5 loss to the Dodgers. The 28-year-old crushed a Blake Treinen offering over the wall in right-center field with Ryan McMahon aboard to tie the game at 4-4 in the bottom of the seventh inning. It was […]
Jon Mathisen 4 years agoKe'Bryan Hayes (Wrist) Lands On 10-Day IL
Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a left wrist injury. Hayes injured his wrist on a swing during Saturday's game against the Chicago Cubs. He later received X-rays, which showed no break or fracture but did reveal some inflammation. The Pirates have decided to play it […]
Jon Mathisen 4 years agoMychal Givens Takes The Loss On Saturday
Colorado Rockies reliever Mychal Givens took the loss against the Dodgers on Saturday after he allowed two runs on two hits with a pair of walks and a strikeout over one inning. Givens entered the game in the top of the eighth inning with the score knotted up at 4-4. He got two quick outs […]
Jon Mathisen 4 years agoJon Gray Pitches Well On Saturday Before Early Exit
Colorado Rockies RHP Jon Gray was given a no-decision in Saturday's start vs. the Dodgers. He surrendered one run on four hits with seven strikeouts and one walk over five innings before exiting in the top of the sixth inning with cramps. The 29-year-old right-hander had thrown 82 pitches through five innings before serving up […]
Jon Mathisen 4 years agoDom Nunez Blasts A Solo Home Run Vs. The Dodgers
Colorado Rockies catcher Dom Nunez went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 11-6 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Rockies were getting no hit by Trevor Bauer until the seventh inning when they exploded for six runs, which all came via the long ball. Nunez took LHP David Price deep with a […]
Jon Mathisen 4 years agoRyan McMahon Goes 2-For-4 With A Home Run
Colorado Rockies second baseman Ryan McMahon went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and a strikeout in Friday's 11-6 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers. McMahon started at second base and was batting sixth after riding the pine on Opening Day against the left-handed Clayton Kershaw. He smacked a two-run shot off Trevor Bauer in […]
Jon Mathisen 4 years agoCharlie Blackmon Goes Deep On Friday
Colorado Rockies right fielder Charlie Blackmon went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Friday's 11-6 loss to the Dodgers. The Rockies were getting blanked through the first six innings as Dodgers' starter Trevor Bauer was rolling, throwing a no-hitter. Trevor Story reached base via a single in the bottom of the seventh before Blackmon […]
Jon Mathisen 4 years agoAntonio Senzatela Destroyed On Friday
Colorado Rockies RHP Antonio Senzatela struggled in Friday's 11-6 loss to the Dodgers. He lasted just 3 1/3 innings, surrendering seven runs on nine hits with two strikeouts and one walk while taking the loss. The Dodgers jumped on Senzatela early and often but he didn't help himself as he lacked control from the outset, […]
Jon Mathisen 4 years agoJosh Fuentes Batting Second Again On Friday
Colorado Rockies third baseman Josh Fuentes is starting at third base and batting second on Friday vs. Trevor Bauer and the Los Angeles Dodgers. Fuentes is making his second-straight start at third and hitting in the two hole. It's intriguing to see that he's remained at the same spot in the lineup against Clayton Kershaw […]
Jon Mathisen 4 years agoGarrett Hampson Not In The Lineup On Friday
Colorado Rockies center fielder Garrett Hampson is scratched from the lineup on Friday vs. the Los Angeles Dodgers. Hampson started in center field while batting seventh in the Rockies' home opener on Thursday but that was against a lefty in Clayton Kershaw. He played well, going 1-for-3 with two runs scored, an RBI, and a […]
Jon Mathisen 4 years agoDaniel Bard Holds On To Secure Save On Thursday
Colorado Rockies reliever Daniel Bard picked up his first save of the season on Thursday when he struck out two while hitting a batter and issuing a walk over a scoreless ninth inning in an 8-5 win over the Dodgers. Bard immediately got into trouble upon entering the game when he allowed a leadoff triple […]
Jon Mathisen 4 years agoC.J. Cron Doubles In Rockies Debut
Colorado Rockies first baseman C.J. Cron went 2-for-4 with a single, a double and two runs scored in an 8-5 win over the Dodgers on Opening Day. This was a solid debut for Cron, who started at first base and batted fifth. He smacked a ground-rule double off reliever Jimmy Nelson in the bottom of […]
Jon Mathisen 4 years agoChris Owings Fills Up The Box Score On Thursday
Colorado Rockies second baseman Chris Owings had a memorable day at the dish in Thursday's Opening Day win. He went 3-for-3 with a triple, three runs scored, a pair of stolen bases, and a walk in the Rockies 8-5 victory over the Dodgers. Owings surprisingly drew the start over Ryan McMahon at second base but […]
Jon Mathisen 4 years agoGerman Marquez Avoids Trouble In Opening Day Start
Colorado Rockies RHP German Marquez took a no-decision in Thursday's Opening Day win over the Los Angeles Dodgers when he allowed one run on six hits while walking six and striking out two over four innings. To say Marquez got lucky on Thursday would be an understatement. He surrendered six hits while issuing six free […]
Jon Mathisen 4 years agoGarrett Hampson Hitting Eighth On Opening Day
Colorado Rockies outfielder Garrett Hampson is batting in the eight hole on Opening Day vs. LHP Clayton Kershaw and the Los Angeles Dodgers. Hampson is starting in center field, which is where he saw significant time over the spring. He saw a fair amount of work out of the leadoff spot during Cactus League play […]
Jon Mathisen 4 years agoJhoulys Chacin Expected To Sign With Rockies
Free agent pitcher Jhoulys Chacin, who was seen playing catch in front of Rockies coaches earlier on Wednesday, is expected to sign with the club per beat writer Thomas Harding. Chacin was released by the Yankees just two days ago and said that the team should sign him to a Major League contract, which would […]
Jon Mathisen 4 years agoLuke Voit Has No Timetable Post Knee Surgery
New York Yankees first baseman Luke Voit underwent surgery to repair a partially torn meniscus in his left knee on Monday. He told reporters on Wednesday that there's "no timetable" for his return but that he "expects to be back pretty soon." Players are often overly optimistic about their injury recovery times but he's expected […]
Jon Mathisen 4 years agoTony Wolters Signs One-Year Deal With Cubs
Free agent catcher Tony Wolters has signed a one-year, major-league deal with the Chicago Cubs, according to Patrick Mooney of The Athletic. The team designated relief pitcher James Norwood for assignment in a corresponding move. Wolters was released by the Pittsburgh Pirates just one day ago so it didn't take long for him to find […]
Jon Mathisen 4 years agoNicky Lopez Has Been Recalled By The Royals
Kansas City Royals second baseman Nicky Lopez has been recalled to the major league club in a corresponding move as shortstop Adalberto Mondesi was placed on the 10-day injured list with an oblique strain. Lopez was just optioned to Triple-A one day ago after a very poor performance this spring. The 26-year-old holds a .228/.279/.307 […]
Jon Mathisen 4 years agoFernando Tatis Jr. Feels "100%" For Regular Season
San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. told reporters that he feels "100%" and "ready to go" for the regular season, per Alden Gonzalez of ESPN. The superstar shortstop aggravated a left shoulder issue in a Cactus League game last week but has since returned to the lineup and looks fine. Tatis Jr. mentioned that […]
Jon Mathisen 4 years agoJi-Man Choi Has Loose Bodies Removed From Knee
Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Ji-Man Choi had loose bodies removed from his knee when he underwent arthroscopic surgery on Tuesday, according to beat writer Marc Topkin. He also had his meniscus "debrided," which means it was cleaned up. Topkin added that the team hopes he can start playing games in four to five weeks. […]
Jon Mathisen 4 years agoJordan Luplow Will Start In CF Opening Day
Cleveland Indians outfielder Jordan Luplow will start in center field on Opening Day vs. the Detroit Tigers. The Tribe are facing a LHP in Matthew Boyd so that likely factored into the decision. Luplow has a career .275/.379/.603 batting line with 18 home runs over 229 at-bats against left-handed pitching. The 27-year-old had a brutal […]
Jon Mathisen 4 years agoDee Strange-Gordon Has Turned Down Minor-League Offers
Free agent second baseman Dee Strange-Gordon has turned down several minor-league offers, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. Rosenthal noted that one of those offers was from the Cincinnati Reds, the team that just released him last week. Strange-Gordon was a non-roster invitee by the Reds earlier this spring but did not make the […]
Jon Mathisen 4 years agoDustin May Wins Fifth Rotation Spot In LA
Los Angeles Dodgers RHP Dustin May has won the fifth rotation spot, according to manager Dave Roberts. Roberts told reporters on Monday that May will begin the year as team's fifth starter as LHP David Price and RHP Tony Gonsolin will both provide some bullpen length and pitch in high-leverage situations. May was locked in […]
Jon Mathisen 4 years agoC.J. Cron Caps Off Hot Spring With Another HR
Colorado Rockies first baseman C.J. Cron went 1-for-1 with a solo home run in Tuesday's Cactus League game vs. the Chicago White Sox. Cron took White Sox starter Dylan Cease deep in the bottom of the second inning. Cease ended up whiffing 11 Rockies on the day and was phenomenal over Cactus League play so […]
Jon Mathisen 4 years agoJairo Diaz Having A Rough Spring
Colorado Rockies reliever Jairo Diaz is having a horrible spring. He's put up a putrid 10.24 ERA, 2.17 WHIP, and 9:4 K/BB ratio over 9 2/3 innings of Cactus League play. The 29-year-old Diaz agreed to a one-year, $1.1 million deal with the Rockies this offseason after spending part of 2020 as the team's closer. […]
Jon Mathisen 4 years agoJon Gray Locked In As Rockies' Third Starter
Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Jon Gray will be the third starter in the team's rotation to begin the season. Fellow starters Germán Márquez and Antonio Senzatela will get the first crack at the Los Angeles Dodgers in the Rockies opening series and will then be followed by Gray and Austin Gomber. The hard-throwing Gray has […]
Jon Mathisen 4 years agoSecond Base Draft Sleepers
As you probably know by now, second base is not a loaded position this year. It’s top-heavy with D.J. LeMahieu, Ozzie Albies, and Whit Merrifield but gets pretty dicey after that. I think it’s deeper than the casual observer may think, though. You can find batting average, OBP, stolen bases, and some pop down the […]
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