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Ozzie Albies Reaches Twice In Loss To The Reds
Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies went 0-for-2 with a pair of walks and a strikeout in a 6-3 loss to the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday. The Atlanta bats struggled to get much offense going against Reds rookie Hunter Greene, who had himself an impressive debut. Albies has scuffled at the plate here in the […]
Jon Mathisen 3 years agoLuis Robert Scores A Pair Of Runs And Steals A Base
Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert went 1-for-5 with two runs scored and a stolen base in a 10-1 over the Detroit Tigers on Sunday. Robert singled, swiped a bag, and scored a run in his first plate appearance of the day. He later reached base via a force out and came around to score […]
Jon Mathisen 3 years agoBryce Harper Goes Hitless In Loss To The A's
Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper went 0-for-4 with a pair of strikeouts in a 4-1 loss to the Oakland Athletics on Sunday. The Phillies couldn't get much of anything going against A's starter Daulton Jefferies and company. They mustered just three hits as a team and didn't get on the scoreboard until the bottom of […]
Jon Mathisen 3 years agoVladimir Guerrero Jr. Swats First HR Of 2022
Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. went 1-for-3 with a solo home run, a walk, and a strikeout in a 12-6 loss to the Texas Rangers on Sunday. Guerrero Jr. led off the bottom of the third inning by swatting his first home run of the season off Rangers starter Spencer Howard. It […]
Jon Mathisen 3 years agoLogan Webb Starting In A Minor League Game On Saturday
San Francisco Giants pitcher Logan Webb is starting in a minor league game on Saturday in his final tune-up before Opening Day, according to Evan Webeck of The Mercury News. Webeck noted that the plan is for Webb to pitch five innings in his start. The 25-year-old was named as the Giants Opening Day starter […]
Jon Mathisen 3 years agoWander Franco Struggling This Spring
Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco is having a slow spring so far through 26 Grapefruit League at-bats. He's slashing just .192/.185/.231 with one double, three RBI, and five strikeouts. He was also caught stealing on his lone attempt in nine games. There isn't much to see here with Franco considering how small the sample […]
Jon Mathisen 3 years agoFreddy Peralta Having An Average Spring So Far
Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Freddy Peralta is having himself a decent spring so far. The hard-throwing 25-year-old has put up a 4.50 ERA, 1.10 WHIP, and 10:2 K/BB ratio over three starts (10 innings). While the ERA and strikeout numbers aren't phenomenal, it's nice to see that Peralta has only issued two free passes through […]
Jon Mathisen 3 years agoPatrick Corbin Named Opening Day Starter For The Nats
Washington Nationals pitcher Patrick Corbin will be the team's Opening Day starter when they host the Mets on Thursday, April 7. Coming off a truly horrendous season in which he led the majors in losses (16), earned runs (111) and home runs allowed (37), the 32-year-old southpaw is looking to bounce back in 2022. He's […]
Jon Mathisen 3 years agoByron Buxton Continues To Mash This Spring
Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton continued his impressive spring on Friday by going 3-for-3 with a pair of home runs and four RBI in an 8-7 win over the Atlanta Braves in Grapefruit League play. The 28-year-old is slashing a hefty .407/.448/.963 with four home runs, 11 RBI and one stolen base across 10 games […]
Jon Mathisen 3 years agoKe'Bryan Hayes Receives Long-Term Contract Offer
Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes (ankle) has received a long-term contract offer from the team, according to Jon Heyman of MLB Network. Heyman noted that the Pirates are "making a serious effort" to lock up Hayes after previously trying in the past. No terms or figures have been released but locking up the 25-year-old […]
Jon Mathisen 3 years agoRobbie Ray Will Start Opening Day For The Mariners
Seattle Mariners pitcher Robbie Ray was named the Opening Day starter by the team on March 31. It should come as no surprise that Ray, the recipient of a five-year, $115 million contract this offseason, will toe the rubber against the Minnesota Twins on Opening Day. Through two Cactus League starts, Ray has compiled a […]
Jon Mathisen 3 years agoBud Black Signs Extension With The Rockies
Colorado Rockies manager Bud Black has signed an extension with the team through the 2023 season, according to Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post. Black was signed through the 2022 season, so this is simply a one-year add-on to his current contract, giving him some breathing room. Black has a 349-359 record (.493) over five […]
Jon Mathisen 3 years agoDom Nunez Drives In Two Runs In Series Finale
Colorado Rockies catcher Dom Nunez went 1-for-3 with a double, two RBI, one run scored, a walk, and two strikeouts in a 5-4 loss to the Diamondbacks on Sunday. Nunez put the Rockies on the board in the top of the second inning with a two-run double. He would go on to score later that […]
Jon Mathisen 3 years agoBrendan Rodgers Triples In Final Game Of The Year
Colorado Rockies second baseman Brendan Rodgers went 2-for-4 with a triple, an RBI, and two strikeouts in a 5-4 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday. Rodgers picked up his third triple of the season in the fifth inning, scoring Daniel Bard, and giving the Rockies a 4-0 lead. The 25-year-old showed some flashes this […]
Jon Mathisen 3 years agoAntonio Senzatela Lit Up On Saturday
Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Antonio Senzatela took the loss on Saturday when he allowed six runs on six hits with two walks over just two-thirds of an inning in an 11-2 loss to the Diamondbacks. This one was over before it began as the D-Backs jumped all over Senzatela in the first inning. Arizona went […]
Jon Mathisen 3 years agoSam Hilliard Blasts A Three-Run Homer
Colorado Rockies outfielder Sam Hilliard went 1-for-3 with a three-run homer, one walk, and two strikeouts in a 9-7 win over the Diamondbacks on Friday. Hilliard capped off the Rockies six-run rally in the top of the sixth inning with a three-run blast off Humberto Castellanos. The big home run gives the 27-year-old outfielder 13 […]
Jon Mathisen 3 years agoCarlos Estevez Notches His 11th Save Of The Year
Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Carlos Estevez picked up the save on Friday when he struck out two batters over a scoreless ninth inning in a 9-7 win over the Diamondbacks. The Rockies quickly fell behind 7-0 in the third inning in this ball game before storming back with six runs in the sixth and three […]
Jon Mathisen 3 years agoJon Gray Demolished In No-Decision
Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Jon Gray took a no-decision on Friday when he allowed seven runs on seven hits with seven strikeouts over four innings in a 9-7 win over the D-Backs. What an odd outing for Gray, who shut out the Diamondbacks over his first two innings before completely imploding in the third. He […]
Jon Mathisen 3 years agoRyan McMahon Blasts 23rd Home Run Of The Year
Colorado Rockies third baseman Ryan McMahon went 1-for-4 with a home run, four RBI, two runs scored, a walk, and a strikeout in a 10-5 win over the Nationals on Wednesday. McMahon had a productive day at the plate despite only logging one hit. He smashed his 23rd home run of the year off Paolo […]
Jon Mathisen 3 years agoC.J. Cron Knocks In A Run On Wednesday
Colorado Rockies first baseman C.J. Cron went 2-for-4 with a double, an RBI, and a run scored in a 10-5 win over the Nationals on Wednesday. Cron got the Rockies on the board with an RBI single in the bottom of the first inning. He would come around to score in that same frame and […]
Jon Mathisen 3 years agoPeter Lambert Rocked On Wednesday
Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Peter Lambert took a no-decision on Wednesday when he allowed five runs on eight hits with one walk and one strikeout over two-plus innings. Lambert had another rough go in his second start of the season, surrendering five runs over his two-plus innings. The Nationals hit a ton of singles and […]
Jon Mathisen 3 years agoTrevor Story Goes Yard In Win
Colorado Rockies shortstop Trevor Story went 2-for-4 with a double and a home run in a 3-1 win over the Nationals on Tuesday. Story blasted his 24th homer of the season, a solo shot, in the fifth inning off Patrick Corbin. He also swatted his 34th double of the season in the contest. The 28-year-old […]
Jon Mathisen 3 years agoCarlos Estevez Secures His 10th Save Of The Season
Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Carlos Estevez earned the save on Tuesday when he walked one batter over a scoreless ninth inning in a 3-1 win over the Washington Nationals. Estevez successfully protected a two-run lead on Tuesday when he worked a scoreless ninth inning. He did issue one walk but was able to work around […]
Jon Mathisen 3 years agoKyle Freeland Wins Seventh Game Of The Year
Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Kyle Freeland earned the win on Tuesday when he allowed one run on six hits with four walks and three strikeouts over 6 2/3 innings in a 3-1 win over the Nationals. Freeland was able to hold the Nationals' offense down despite issuing four free passes. He wasn't at his most […]
Jon Mathisen 3 years agoRyan McMahon Drives In Three Runs On Monday
Colorado Rockies third baseman Ryan McMahon went 1-for-4 with a double, three RBI, one walk, a stolen base, and a strikeout in a 5-4 loss to the Washington Nationals on Monday. McMahon delivered the biggest hit of the day for the Rockies as he swatted a bases-loaded double off Josiah Gray, scoring three runs. It […]
Jon Mathisen 3 years agoTrevor Story Reaches Three Times In Loss To The Nats
Colorado Rockies shortstop Trevor Story went 1-for-3 with a single, two runs scored, two walks, and a strikeout in a 5-4 loss to the Nationals on Monday. Story has a solid day at the dish, reaching three times and scoring a pair of runs. Monday's effort snapped an 0-for-9 streak for the 28-year-old shortstop. It's […]
Jon Mathisen 3 years agoGerman Marquez Surrenders Four Runs In Defeat
Colorado Rockies starting pitcher German Marquez took the loss on Monday as he allowed four runs on six hits with two walks and four strikeouts over five innings in a 5-4 loss to the Washington Nationals. Marquez was looking good through the first three innings before falling apart in the fourth. He served up three […]
Jon Mathisen 3 years agoElias Diaz Collects A Pair Of Hits In Loss To San Francisco
Colorado Rockies catcher Elias Diaz went 2-for-4 with a double and a strikeout in a 7-2 loss to the Giants on Saturday. Diaz was one of three Rockies' to pick up multiple hits in the lopsided loss. He hit his 18th double of the season and picked up a single as well. The 30-year-old backstop […]
Jon Mathisen 3 years agoRyan McMahon Doubles In A Run On Saturday
Colorado Rockies second baseman Ryan McMahon went 1-for-4 with an RBI double in a 7-2 loss to the San Francisco Giants on Saturday. McMahon added to Colorado's early lead with an RBI double off Anthony DeSclafani in the bottom of the first inning. It was the infielder's only hit of the ball game and the […]
Jon Mathisen 3 years agoJon Gray Coughs Up Four Runs In Loss
Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Jon Gray took the loss on Saturday when he allowed four runs on five hits with five strikeouts over 4 2/3 innings in a 7-2 loss to the San Francisco Giants. Brandon Belt was the bane of Gray's existence on Saturday as the veteran first baseman swatted two home runs off […]
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