Author: Kevin Henry Special to The Denver Gazette
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Rockies’ Kyle Karros aims for family ‘payback’ after father Eric tormented Colorado in MLB career
LOS ANGELES — Kyle Karros came home on Monday, but it felt very different than what he remembered. Karros walked into the baseball cathedral that is Dodger Stadium wearing enemy colors, marking the first time he had stepped back into the stadium wearing a Colorado Rockies jersey. It’s a far different sensation than his previous…
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German Marquez reflects on, potentially, his final month with Colorado Rockies
If all goes according to plan, German Marquez will make four more starts this season for the Colorado Rockies. Those could be his final moments on the mound in purple. Marquez is in the final days of a two-year, $20 million contract extension that kept him as a member of the Rockies rotation in 2025.…
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Fantasy football fever hits Rockies with Freeland, Moniak divulging draft strategy
Between offseason workouts and time with family and friends, Rockies outfielder Mickey Moniak expects to spend his mornings this fall doing what millions of Americans do — checking his fantasy football lineup and texting teammates about league standings. Moniak owns one of 12 fantasy football teams inside the Rockies clubhouse and could be considered as…
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Rockies’ Hunter Goodman staying fresh while chasing franchise records
The Colorado Rockies are officially in uncharted waters when it comes to Hunter Goodman, but there’s a plan in place to keep those waters as smooth as possible over the final month of the season. Goodman is in the midst of not only a career year, but also one of the best all-around campaigns for…
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Griffin Herring, the Rockies’ top lefty pitching prospect, ‘learning strengths’ in Spokane
Whether it’s trout fishing or forcing batters to fish for hits against a well-rounded pitch mix, Rockies prospect Griffin Herring has settled in nicely in the Pacific Northwest. It’s been a whirlwind month for the 22-year-old Griffin, who was acquired by the Rockies from the New York Yankees along with fellow pitcher Josh Grosz in…
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Rockies face daunting stretch of games that could help shape their future
When the Colorado Rockies will begin a three-game road series against the Houston Astros on Tuesday, it will mark the start of a pivotal stretch for a team that is wanting to prove it is better now than its overall record shows. Including the series against Houston, 16 of the next 19 games are against…
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Austin Gomber released by Rockies, bringing a close to Nolan Arenado trade
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Colorado Rockies unconditionally released starting pitcher Austin Gomber on Friday afternoon, bringing an unceremonious close to the final chapter of the Nolan Arenado trade. Gomber was the centerpiece of Colorado’s return in the 2021…
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Rockies interim manager Warren Schaeffer focused on improvement, not comparisons
Hang out with interim manager Warren Schaeffer long and you will notice that he bristles at any talk of “measuring sticks” when it comes to his Colorado Rockies versus any other MLB team. Whether it’s the defending world champion Los Angeles Dodgers in the opposing dugout or the American League Central’s last-place Chicago White Sox,…
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Ethan Holliday’s promising start in minor leagues for Rockies draws praise from brother Jackson
BOSTON — Sure, there was plenty for Jackson Holliday to do before leading off for the Baltimore Orioles against the Boston Red Sox. But when the chance came for Jackson to talk and brag about his younger brother, Ethan, he hopped on the opportunity like a first-pitch fastball. Now firmly entrenched in the Baltimore lineup…
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Ex-Rockies star Trevor Story embracing postseason push with Red Sox: ‘What you sign up for’
BOSTON — Warming up before the Boston Red Sox opened a series against the Baltimore Orioles at Fenway Park on Monday, Trevor Story glided across the infield to make a variety of plays look easy. It’s the smooth defense that Colorado Rockies fans grew accustomed to during Story’s six seasons manning shortstop in Denver. Those…