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Trevor Story Doubles and Triples In Rockies Victory
Colorado Rockies shortstop Trevor Story went 2-for-4 with a double, a triple, two RBI, and a run scored in a 7-3 win over the Diamondbacks on Thursday. Story picked up both his hits in the first two innings of the ball game with an RBI double in the bottom of the first and an RBI […]
Jon Mathisen 4 years agoJon Gray Holds D-Backs Down In Thursday's Win
Colorado Rockies right-handed pitcher Jon Gray picked up his first win of the year on Thursday when he allowed just one run on two hits with five strikeouts and four walks over 6 2/3 inning in a 7-3 win over the Diamondbacks. Gray actually worked a no-hitter through six innings, which is odd considering his […]
Jon Mathisen 4 years agoRockies 'Optimistic' That Chris Owings (hamstring) Will Avoid IL
Colorado Rockies outfielder Chris Owings, who exited Wednesday's game vs. Arizona early due to right hamstring tightness did not start on Thursday but is available to play, per Thomas Harding of MLB.com. Manager Bud Black told reporters he's "optimistic" that Owings can avoid a stint on the injured list. Owings has been white-hot at the […]
Jon Mathisen 4 years agoChris Owings Collects Three Extra-Base Hits But Gets Hurt
Colorado Rockies right fielder Chris Owings (leg) went 3-for-3 with two doubles, a triple, two RBI and one run scored in an 8-0 win over the Diamondbacks on Wednesday. Owings got the hit party started when he smacked an RBI triple, his second of the season, off Madison Bumgarner in the bottom of the first inning. […]
Jon Mathisen 4 years agoGarrett Hampson Reaches Four Times, Steals Three Bases
Colorado Rockies center fielder Garrett Hampson had a big day at the plate on Wednesday when he went 2-for-3 with three runs scored, three stolen bases, two walks, and an RBI in the 8-0 win over the Diamondbacks. Hampson started in centerfield and hit leadoff for Colorado as they got to D-Backs starter Madison Bumgarner […]
Jon Mathisen 4 years agoAntonio Senzatela Picks Up The Win On Wednesday
Colorado Rockies right-hander Antonio Senzatela secured a win on Wednesday when he shut out the Diamondbacks over eight innings. He allowed just four hits with two walks and three strikeouts as the Rockies won 8-0. This was quite the bounce back from Senzatela, who was rocked by the Dodgers for seven earned runs in his […]
Jon Mathisen 4 years agoBen Bowden Takes The Loss On Tuesday For Colorado
Colorado Rockies left-handed pitcher Ben Bowden took the loss on Tuesday when he allowed three runs (two earned) on three hits over one inning pitched in the 10-8 extra-innings loss to the Diamondbacks. Bowden entered a 7-7 ball game in the top of the 13th inning and got two quick outs before running into trouble. He […]
Jon Mathisen 4 years agoGerman Marquez Notches A Quality Start
Colorado Rockies right-handed pitcher German Marquez picked up a no-decision on Tuesday against the Diamondbacks. He allowed three runs on five hits with five strikeouts and two walks over six innings to pick up his first quality start of the year. The Rockies would go on to lose 10-8 in 13 innings. The 26-year-old right-hander was […]
Jon Mathisen 4 years agoJairo Diaz Clears Waivers And Heads To Alt. Site
Colorado Rockies reliever Jairo Diaz, who was designated for assignment on Opening Day cleared waivers on Monday. He's now been assigned to the club's alternate site where he'll serve as bullpen depth. Diaz had a rough spring when he put up a 10.24 ERA, 2.17 WHIP, and 9:4 K/BB ratio over 9 2/3 innings of […]
Jon Mathisen 4 years agoTop Hitter Streamers and Starts for Week 2
Welcome to the top hitter streamers column for Week 2 of the MLB season (4/5 through 4/11). 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 agoGarrett 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 […]
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