Author: Kevin Henry
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Rockies GM Josh Byrnes ‘encouraged’ by progress — as Colorado stuns Red Sox with late rally | Kevin’s take
On Wednesday when the Rockies wrap up their three-game series with the Boston Red Sox at Coors Field, it will mark Colorado’s 81st game of the season. Preparing to hit the middle of a 162-game schedule in a year when the Rockies are trying to shake off the ghosts of last year’s 119-loss season, has…
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Rockies pitchers deal with mental challenges of Tommy John surgery rehab
Rockies pitcher Jeff Criswell was hoping not to hear the three words that every pitcher dreads. It was late in spring training in 2025 when Criswell said he began to deal with “super bad forearm tightness.” Fairly healthy until that point in his career, Criswell went through all of the tests and imaging needed to…
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Rockies’ crowded outfield will lead to tough roster decisions
Over the next two to three weeks, the Colorado Rockies will face a big decision: What will they do with an overcrowded outfield? Consider the options. Mickey Moniak is currently on a rehabilitation assignment with Triple-A Albuquerque, and all signs are pointing to the outfielder being activated in time for Colorado’s three-game home series against…
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Rockies snap 10-game Wrigley Field losing streak, but bullpen woes hover over late innings
CHICAGO — The high-leverage arms for the Rockies also have high ERAs in recent outings. That’s a big problem that has shown up at the wrong time. Including Colorado’s 5-4 late meltdown inside the friendly confines of Wrigley Field Monday night, the Rockies are 22-5 this season when leading after eight innings. Those five losses…
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Hunter Goodman on All-Star Game pace as Rockies enter Cubs series at Wrigley
CHICAGO — During batting practice before Monday’s series opener against the Cubs, Rockies catcher Hunter Goodman showed off his signature strength by crushing a ball over the left-field bleachers at Wrigley Field and onto Waveland Avenue. It was part of the show that Goodman often has put on this season. He entered Monday’s game with…
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Rockies explode for franchise record 23 runs in win over Athletics
LAS VEGAS — Remember near the end of “The Hangover” where Doug was finally found on the roof of Caesar’s Palace and had been under the intense Las Vegas sun for an extended period? Well, the Rockies were a collective Doug on Sunday afternoon at Las Vegas Ballpark. Sure, they seemed scorched after way too…
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‘Money’ man: Rockies’ Paul DePodesta reflects on Athletics days with Colorado in Vegas
LAS VEGAS — Seated in the visitor’s dugout at Las Vegas Ballpark before Saturday’s game, Rockies president of baseball operations Paul DePodesta was surrounded by a background of green and gold on the wall behind him. There was familiarity with the colors as DePodesta witnessed first-hand the evolution of the Athletics franchise where he played…
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Rockies’ Chase Dollander likely headed for UCL surgery
LAS VEGAS — As the Rockies opened a six-game road trip through Las Vegas and Chicago, the rotation took a hit, not just for this series but for the foreseeable future. Rockies manager Warren Schaeffer confirmed on Friday afternoon at Las Vegas Ballpark that “it’s looking like surgery” for Chase Dollander on his right ulnar…
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Blas Castaño brings different style out of bullpen for Rockies
LAS VEGAS — At 5-foot-10 and 162 pounds, Rockies reliever Blas Castaño is by no means overpowering on the mound. However, what he doesn’t have in terms of intimidation he makes up for with a funky delivery and fearless attitude. Colorado coaches preach for their pitchers to pound the strike zone and Castaño has taken…
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Rockies’ swing through Las Vegas another sign of sports explosion on The Strip | MLB Insider
Every Wednesday in the MLB Insider, Kevin Henry takes Denver Gazette readers around MLB and into the Rockies’ clubhouse: When it comes to professional sports, Las Vegas has proven it’s a sure bet and no roll of the dice. Denver sports fans are well aware of the NFL’s Raiders and NHL’s Golden Knights being rivals…