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Austin Gomber Set To Throw A Bullpen Session
Colorado Rockies left-hander Austin Gomber (forearm) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session on Sunday, per beat writer Danielle Allentuck. If all goes well on Sunday then he will throw another side session on Tuesday. Gomber has been out since June 20 after being placed on the 10-day injured list with left forearm soreness. If […]
Jon Mathisen 3 years agoJosh Fuentes Goes Yard In Friday's Loss
Colorado Rockies third baseman Josh Fuentes went 1-for-1 with a pinch-hit, two-run homer in a 5-4 extra-innings loss to the Brewers on Friday. Fuentes wasn't in the starting lineup for this one as Ryan McMahon (forearm) was making his return. He was called upon as a pinch-hitter in the top of the seventh inning and […]
Jon Mathisen 3 years agoDaniel Bard Blows The Save On Friday
Colorado Rockies right-hander Daniel Bard blew the save on Friday when he surrendered two runs on one hit with a walk and three strikeouts over one inning in a 5-4 extra-innings loss to the Brewers. Bard was tasked with protecting a 4-2 lead in the bottom of the ninth inning but quickly fell apart. He […]
Jon Mathisen 3 years agoJon Gray Dazzles Over Five Innings On Friday
Colorado Rockies right-hander Jon Gray took a no-decision on Friday when he allowed just five hits with 10 strikeouts over five innings in a 5-4 extra-innings loss to the Brewers. Gray missed a few turns in the rotation while dealing with a right forearm flexor strain so he was making his first start since returning […]
Jon Mathisen 3 years agoAustin Gomber "A Ways Away From A Start"
Colorado Rockies left-hander Austin Gomber (forearm) is still "a ways away from a start," according to manager Bud Black. Gomber was pulled from his June 19 after just two innings with left forearm soreness and was placed on the 10-day injured list one day later. He received an MRI, which came back clean but he […]
Jon Mathisen 3 years agoRyan McMahon Returns To The Lineup On Friday
Colorado Rockies third baseman Ryan McMahon (forearm) is back in the lineup for Friday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. McMahon hasn't played since June 20 after missing three straight games. He was dealing with a minor forearm issue, and the Rockies faced a few left-handers. He's good to go now and is starting at third base […]
Jon Mathisen 3 years agoConnor Joe Sent Back Down To Triple-A
Colorado Rockies infielder/outfielder Connor Joe has been sent down to Triple-A Albuquerque to make room for right-hander Jon Gray. Joe was recalled on June 9 after first baseman Matt Adams was sent to the IL but played sparingly, only getting 11 at-bats over seven games. The 28-year-old is slashing .241/.349/.278 with two doubles and six […]
Jon Mathisen 3 years agoBrendan Rodgers Goes Deep On Wednesday
Colorado Rockies second baseman Brendan Rodgers went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer in a 5-2 win over the Mariners on Wednesday. Rodgers picked up his only hit of the contest in the top of the second inning when he blasted a Justus Sheffield offering over the wall in left-center field with Charlie Blackmon aboard. It […]
Jon Mathisen 3 years agoTrevor Story Goes Yard Twice In Win Over The M's
Colorado Rockies shortstop Trevor Story went 2-for-4 with two home runs, three RBI, two runs scored, and a strikeout in a 5-2 win over the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday. Story had a big day at the dish, swatting two homers to power the Rockies to a series split with Seattle. He took Justus Sheffield deep […]
Jon Mathisen 3 years agoDaniel Bard Picks Up 10th Save Of The Season
Colorado Rockies right-hander Daniel Bard earned his 10th save of the season on Wednesday when he picked up a strikeout and a walk over one-third of an inning in a 5-2 win over the Seattle Mariners. This was a 5-1 ball game heading into the ninth inning, so Carlos Estevez came in to close things […]
Jon Mathisen 3 years agoGerman Marquez Goes Eight Strong Innings In Win
Colorado Rockies right-hander German Marquez was dominant on Wednesday, allowing just one run on two hits with seven strikeouts over eight innings in a 5-2 win over the Seattle Mariners. This was the 26-year-old's best start of the season as he had a perfect game heading into the sixth inning before Taylor Trammell took him […]
Jon Mathisen 3 years agoRyan McMahon Absent From The Lineup On Wednesday
Colorado Rockies infielder Ryan McMahon is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Seattle Mariners. This is the third straight game in which McMahon has not started but there have been no reports of an injury so far. The Rockies are facing left-hander Justus Sheffield and that could have something to do with […]
Jon Mathisen 3 years agoBrendan Rodgers Triples In Loss To Seattle
Colorado Rockies shortstop Brendan Rodgers went 2-for-3 with a triple and a single in a 2-1 loss to the Mariners on Tuesday. Rodgers was the only batter on Colorado to pick up multiple hits as Chris Flexen was rolling on the other side. He picked up a triple and a single but wasn't able to […]
Jon Mathisen 3 years agoC.J. Cron Stays Hot With A Solo Home Run
Colorado Rockies first baseman C.J. Cron went 1-for-3 with a home run and a walk in a 2-1 loss to the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday. Cron was the Rockies' offense on Tuesday as he accounted for their only run when he took Seattle starter Chris Flexen deep in the top of the seventh inning to […]
Jon Mathisen 3 years agoKyle Freeland Looks Sharp In No-Decision
Colorado Rockies left-hander Kyle Freeland took a no-decision on Tuesday when he surrendered one run on five hits with one walk and seven strikeouts in a 2-1 loss to the Seattle Mariners. This was Freeland's best outing of the year, by far, as he set season highs in innings pitched and strikeouts while only surrendering […]
Jon Mathisen 3 years agoTop Hitter Streamers and Starts for Week 13
Welcome to the top hitter streamers column for Week 13 of the MLB season (6/21 through 6/27). 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 in order to gain an edge […]
Jon Mathisen 3 years agoYonathan Daza Goes Deep In Sunday's Loss
Colorado Rockies outfielder Yonathan Daza went 1-for-5 with a two-run homer in a 7-6 loss to the Brewers on Sunday. The Rockies were losing 6-0 heading into the bottom half of the sixth inning before Daza finally put Colorado on the board with a two-run dinger off of Eric Lauer. Trevor Story, C.J. Cron, and […]
Jon Mathisen 3 years agoTrevor Story Swats Sixth Homer Of The Year
Colorado Rockies shortstop Trevor Story went 2-for-5 with a solo home run and two strikeouts in a 7-6 loss to the Brewers on Sunday. Story was one of four Rockies to hit a home run in the bottom half of the sixth inning. Yonathan Daza hit a two-run shot before Story took Eric Lauer deep […]
Jon Mathisen 3 years agoC.J. Cron Goes Yard In Loss To Milwaukee
Colorado Rockies first baseman C.J. Cron went 3-for-4 with a two-run homer in a 7-6 loss to the Brewers on Sunday. Milwaukee jumped out to an early lead in this one, putting up six runs over the first six innings. But Colorado stormed back in the bottom half of the sixth as Yonathan Daza, Trevor […]
Jon Mathisen 3 years agoChi Chi Gonzalez Shelled In No-Decision
Colorado Rockies right-hander Chi Chi Gonzalez took a no-decision on Sunday when he allowed six runs on eight hits with two walks and four strikeouts over 5 1/3 innings in a 7-6 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers. Gonzalez had a rough go in this one as the Brewers were all over him from the outset. […]
Jon Mathisen 3 years agoGarrett Hampson Goes Yard In Win
Colorado Rockies outfielder/second baseman Garrett Hampson went 2-for-3 with a home run, two runs scored, and a walk in a 7-3 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday. Hampson followed up C.J. Cron's grand slam in the first inning with a solo home run of his own, which was his first long ball since May […]
Jon Mathisen 3 years agoC.J. Cron Powers The Rockies To Victory
Colorado Rockies first baseman C.J. Cron found his power stroke on Thursday, going 2-for-4 with a grand slam, a double, and a strikeout in a 7-3 win over the Brewers. After three of the first five batters reached base for Colorado in the bottom of the first inning, Cron swatted a grand slam off of […]
Jon Mathisen 3 years agoGerman Marquez Shuts Down Milwaukee On Thursday
Colorado Rockies right-hander German Marquez earned the win on Thursday when he allowed just one hit with three walks and two strikeouts over six innings in a 7-3 win over the Brewers. Marquez outdueled Brandon Woodruff on Thursday, quieting the Brewers' bats over his six innings. He walked three batters and only struck out two […]
Jon Mathisen 3 years agoCarlos Estevez Blows The Save But Gets The Win
Colorado Rockies right-hander Carlos Estevez blew the save on Wednesday when he allowed an unearned run on two walks but was credited with the win in an 8-7 victory over the San Diego Padres. Daniel Bard was unavailable on Wednesday so Estevez was sent in to protect a 7-6 lead in the ninth inning. He […]
Jon Mathisen 3 years agoC.J. Cron Blasts A Two-Run Homer In Victory
Colorado Rockies first baseman C.J. Cron went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in an 8-7 win over the San Diego Padres on Wednesday. Cron blasted his second home run in the last three games off of Blake Snell in the bottom of the first inning to put the Rockies up 3-0. The veteran slugger […]
Jon Mathisen 3 years agoElias Diaz Homers In Wednesday's Win
Colorado Rockies catcher Elias Diaz went 3-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in an 8-7 win over the Padres on Wednesday. Diaz had a nice little day at the dish, reaching four times with a solo homer, two singles, and a walk. He took Blake Snell deep in the bottom of the […]
Jon Mathisen 3 years agoKyle Freeland Hit Hard Once Again
Colorado Rockies left-hander Kyle Freeland took a no-decision on Wednesday when he surrendered five runs on a whopping nine hits with two walks and three strikeouts over 3 2/3 innings in an 8-7 win over the San Diego Padres. This is becoming an ugly trend for Freeland, who still hasn't found his rhythm through five […]
Jon Mathisen 3 years agoTrevor Story Reaches Three Times, Scores Twice
Colorado Rockies shortstop Trevor Story went 1-for-2 with a double, two runs scored, and two walks in an 8-4 win over the San Diego Padres on Tuesday. Story led off the fourth inning with a double off of Yu Darvish and he would come around to score off of a Ryan McMahon triple in the […]
Jon Mathisen 3 years agoRaimel Tapia Drives In A Pair Of Runs
Colorado Rockies outfielder Raimel Tapia went 2-for-5 with two doubles, two RBI, and two runs scored in an 8-4 win over the San Diego Padres on Tuesday. Tapia picked up his first hit, an RBI double, in the bottom of the seventh inning. He then tacked on another RBI with a double to score C.J. […]
Jon Mathisen 3 years agoRyan McMahon Falls A Double Shy Of Cycle
Colorado Rockies third baseman Ryan McMahon had a huge day at the plate, going 3-for-3 with a triple, a home run, four RBI, and two runs scored in an 8-4 win over the Padres on Tuesday. McMahon put the Rockies on the board with an RBI triple in the bottom of the fourth inning off […]
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