Author: Kevin Henry
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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…
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Rockies’ injuries delaying Paul DePodesta’s full assessment of the team
Meeting with the media 65 games into the 2026 MLB season, Rockies president of baseball operations Paul DePodesta believes there is still a lot to learn about his club and its direction for the rest of this year and beyond. Injuries to outfielders Mickey Moniak, Jordan Beck and Brenton Doyle have slowed the offense and…
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How NL Rookie of the Month TJ Rumfield is battling the Coors Field sun
TJ Rumfield may have earned a National League Rookie of the Month honor in May, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t more learning to do, especially at Coors Field. As June settles in, so does the different angle of the sun at 20th and Blake. The early innings of any Rockies night game mean the…
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Where the Dodgers, Padres and rest of wild NL West are vulnerable | MLB Insider
The National League West remains one of baseball’s most fascinating divisions. On the surface, the Los Angeles Dodgers appear destined to cruise to another division title, but even MLB’s most talented roster has vulnerabilities. Behind the Dodgers (in order of the NL West standings early Tuesday), the San Diego Padres, Arizona Diamondbacks and San Francisco…
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Rockies’ Ezequiel Tovar adjusting through highs and lows of high-profile year: ‘I’m not a robot’
Colorado’s Ezequiel Tovar has been in baseball’s spotlight the entire year, but sometimes that light shined on some numbers that are not at the level that is expected of the 24-year-old shortstop. The highs have been there in 2026, including leading Venezuela to the World Baseball Classic title in March. Tovar led his home country…
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Rockies’ No. 1 prospect Ethan Holliday sustains major injury setback
Ethan Holliday, the top prospect in the Rockies organization, sustained a major injury setback. The 19-year-old Holliday will undergo surgery after suffering a stress fracture in his left foot, according to sources within the organization. The surgery will cause the shortstop to miss the rest of the 2026 season. There was no clear indication of…
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Giants manager Tony Vitello reunites with ex-Tennessee stars on Rockies
San Francisco Giants manager Tony Vitello keeps a close eye on a few members of the Colorado Rockies, and it has nothing to do with scouting reports or a division rivalry. Vitello, in his first season overseeing the Giants after spending eight seasons building a college baseball powerhouse at the University of Tennessee, coached several…
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Rockies’ Mickey Moniak making surprise bid for All-Star Game in career comeback | Kevin’s take
The Rockies are playing in Los Angeles against the Dodgers, but there may be a little bit of a Hollywood-style storyline brewing in Colorado. After Memorial Day, MLB pundits often turn their attention to which players may be heading toward the All-Star Game. With this year’s Midsummer Classic set for July 14 in Philadelphia, Colorado’s…
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Lack of power, struggles on mound lead to tough May stretch for Rockies
At the Memorial Day milestone of the MLB season, the Rockies are struggling on the mound and at the plate. After Sunday’s 9-1 loss in Arizona against the Diamondbacks, Colorado stands at 20-34 on the season. While the franchise is currently going through a tough stretch (3-8 over its last 11 games), it’s still a…