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The Rockies will test their hot, homer-hitting offense in San Francisco Bay
After winning a series against the Giants at Coors Field July 19-21. the Rockies will look to take another in San Francisco this weekend and have their hottest starter on the mound.
Kyle Freeland (2-3, 5.63 ERA) has been outstanding with five quality starts since returning from the IL. He’s lowered his ERA from 13.21 before getting hurt to 5.63 now after only allowing...
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Colorado Rockies news and links for July 26, 2024
At this point last season, the Rockies record was very similar to now. In 2023, the Rockies were 40-63 (.388). They finished July 9-13, 7-20 in August and 10-19 in September and October on their way to the worst finish in franchise history with 103 losses.
Before the trade deadline, GM Bill Schmidt dealt Mike Moustakas, Pierce Johnson, C.J. Cron, Randal Grichuk and Brad Hand to build the future. The...
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The veteran catcher has become a versatile ally for Rockies pitchers
Jacob Stallings looks up at the lights of the Rockies clubhouse, as if taking in the feel and energy of the victory he’s just helped capture over the Giants. A razor-thin 3-4 win at Coors Field — on Star Wars Day, no less — is enough to send anyone home happy.
Instead of celebrating, though, Stallings is thinking bigger picture.
“I’m really happy here," he said....
The Colorado Rockies sit with a record of 38-65. They will try to benefit their future and could wind up being a major seller at the MLB Trade Deadline.
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Colorado Rockies news and links for Thursday, July 25, 2024
The Colorado Rockies just had what may be their most exciting series of the season, taking two-of-three from the Boston Red Sox — with the final game of the series providing plenty of fireworks even though we are three weeks past the Fourth of July. Still, the team is in the back of the National League pack and will be playing out the string of the final two months.
But that...
Brenton Doyle hit his first career grand slam while Ezequiel Tovar, Jacob Stallings and Ryan McMahon also homered as the Colorado Rockies matched their single-game franchise run record in a 20-7 rout over the visiting Boston Red Sox on Wednesday in Denver.
Brenton Doyle hit his first career grand slam, Ezequiel Tovar and Jacob Stallings homered and finished with three hits each, and the host Colorado Rockies routed the Boston Red Sox 20-7 on Wednesday in Denver.
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Rockies look to get the bats rolling following shutout
For the 11th time this season, the Colorado Rockies were shut out on Tuesday. Scattering six hits the Rockies weren’t able to counter Ty Blach’s rough 2 1?3 inning outing after Germán Márquez was placed on the injured list. Anthony Molina and Noah Davis managed to eat the 6 1?3 innings of the table which was a much-needed result all things considered.
The Rockies will hope to fare...
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Skyler and Dustin are joined by two guests to celebrate the career of Todd Helton
Every Rockie Ever is a show under the Rocky Mountain Rooftop banner where brothers Skyler and Dustin Timmins sit down and talk about every player to suit up for the Colorado Rockies to share memories and the legacy of their careers.
In this initial Livestream episode from Thursday, July 18, 2024, Skyler and Dustin are joined by Purple Row’s Evan Lang and Locked on...
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The Colorado Rockies’ starter returned to mound after recovery from Tommy John surgery in May 2023
Plain and simple: Germán Márquez is almost right back where he belongs. But he’s not there just yet.
Following a 14-month recovery after having undergone Tommy John surgery in May 2023, Márquez returned to his familiar spot as a member of the Colorado Rockies’ starting rotation.
The right-hander, who was an All-Star in 2021, made his first start...
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Colorado Rockies news and links for Wednesday, July 24, 2024
The 2024 Trade Deadline is just six days away and the Colorado Rockies once again find themselves in the position to be sellers if they so choose. A muddy playoff picture, especially for the Wild Card, makes this year particularly interesting and a decent opportunity for any team willing to move pieces. While the Rockies are listening to offers for their catchers and a pair of starters, they are...
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The Rockies will look to win their series with the Red Sox.
Tonight, the Colorado Rockies (37-64) will play their second game against the Boston Red Sox (53-46), hoping to build off the momentum of their 12th-inning walk-off win. (The Rockies have the third-most walk-off wins in MLB this season — they are tied with Miami and Boston.)
Starting for the Red Sox will be RHP Cooper Criswell in his 14th game of 2024.
He’s earned a 4.50 ERA (1.28 WHIP)...
Out since early June with a left oblique strain, Colorado Rockies infielder/outfielder Kris Bryant was activated off the 10-day injured list on Tuesday.
The Colorado Rockies finished the first half of the 2024 regular season with an atrocious 34-63 record. Since returning from the all-star break, the Rockies have won three out of their four games played.
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Colorado Rockies news and links for Tuesday, July 23, 2024
Last Sunday with the 42nd pick in the 2024 MLB Draft, the Colorado Rockies drafted 1B/OF Jared Thomas from the University of Texas.
With the 42nd pick in the 2024 Draft, the @Rockies select @TexasBaseball outfielder Jared Thomas, No. 60 on the Top 250 Draft Prospects list.
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The Boston Red Sox dug themselves out of a hole in June to get back into the postseason race, and now they are facing more adversity. Boston was swept by the host Los Angeles Dodgers coming out of the All-Star break last weekend, then dropped its fourth straight with a 9-8, 12-inning loss to the Colorado Rockies on Monday in Denver.
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The Rockies welcome the Red Sox to town for the first time since 2019
The Colorado Rockies kick off a three-game series against the Boston Red Sox this evening, hosting them for just the fifth time in franchise history (during the regular season). The last time the Sox were in town was 2019, where the Rox lost both games of the two-game set. They have gone 5-5 overall at Coors Field against the Sox during the regular season. They took two of three at...
The Rockies placed starter Germán Márquez on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to July 19, due to elbow inflammation.
One start into his return from Tommy John surgery, Colorado Rockies right-hander German Marquez was put on the 15-day injured list on Monday with right elbow inflammation.
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Skyler and Evan discuss the 2024 Hall of Fame induction, expectations for the second half, and play a little armchair GM!
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The podcast Affected by Altitude is hosted by Purple Row staff writers Evan Lang and Skyler Timmins, who are incredibly proud and excited to be lending their voices to more great Rockies content for you to enjoy. Joining Evan and Skyler is a...