Author: Kevin Henry
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Rockies prospect Aidan Longwell performing a juggling act with Hartford Yard Goats
HARTFORD, Conn. — Consistency is key for Rockies prospect Aidan Longwell, even if it involves some juggling from time to time. Now in his first season with the Double-A Hartford Yard Goats, Longwell continues to be a force at the plate, something that has been his calling card since he arrived in the Rockies organization…
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From Gary Carter to Carlos Gonzalez, choosing MLB jersey numbers is complex | MLB Insider
MLB Insider: Kevin Henry takes you inside the Rockies’ clubhouse and around baseball What’s in a number? More than you might think. The New York Mets said Tuesday that prospect Nick Morabito would wear No. 8 when he made his MLB debut against the Washington Nationals. That announcement sent some shock waves through the Mets…
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Avalanche fever rampant in Colorado Rockies clubhouse — except for Montreal Canadiens fan
In a sea of purple and black inside the Rockies clubhouse, a blue jersey hanging in the locker between Mickey Moniak and Brett Sullivan stands out. That blue jersey has nothing to do with the Rockies, but everything to do with arguably the hottest non-baseball topic circulating at 20th and Blake. The jersey? It’s a…
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Senzatela, Moniak could be valuable to Rockies at trade deadline
It’s never too early to look ahead for the Colorado Rockies, a team that is showing improvement in 2026 but will need more pieces to truly compete in 2027 and beyond. This year’s MLB trade deadline is set for 4 p.m. Aug. 3. That day, the Rockies will entertain the Tampa Bay Rays, and the roster could look…
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Rockies’ Chase Dollander avoids major elbow injury, heads to IL
Yes, Chase Dollander will miss some time on the mound with a right elbow sprain. However, it appears that it is a best-case scenario for the young Rockies fireballer. Dollander, who left Thursday’s start in Pittsburgh after just one inning, was placed on the 15-day injured list on Friday with the elbow sprain. However, indications are that an MRI didn’t show anything that…
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Rockies first-round pick Benny Montgomery rebuilds swing, confidence with Yard Goats
HARTFORD, Conn. — A new swing and a new perspective have Rockies first-round pick Benny Montgomery confident 2026 will be a better year. Of course, that’s a bit of a low bar for the 23-year-old outfielder, who was selected by Colorado with the eighth pick in the 2021 MLB draft. Montgomery has played in just…
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Rockies prospect, Yard Goats pitcher Konner Eaton learning to ‘turn the page’ this season
HARTFORD, Conn. — The night didn’t start at all like Konner Eaton had hoped. With his Hartford Yard Goats coming off a road trip to Binghamton, where they had won five of six games against the Double-A affiliate of the New York Mets, Eaton hoped to start a homestand back in Hartford strong on Tuesday.…
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One year into Warren Schaeffer era, Rockies show signs of progress behind new culture | Kevin’s take
What a year it has been. When the Rockies take the field at PNC Park on Tuesday night, it will mark one year since Warren Schaeffer managed his first game with the team. It’s been a year filled with changes within the franchise, from minority ownerships to the front office to the roster. Schaeffer, however,…
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One year into Warren Schaeffer era, Rockies show signs of progress behind new culture | Kevin’s take
What a year it has been. When the Rockies take the field at PNC Park on Tuesday night, it will mark one year since Warren Schaeffer managed his first game with the team. It’s been a year filled with changes within the franchise, from minority ownerships to the front office to the roster. Schaeffer, however,…
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One year into Warren Schaeffer era, Rockies show signs of progress behind new culture | Kevin’s take
What a year it has been. When the Rockies take the field at PNC Park on Tuesday night, it will mark one year since Warren Schaeffer managed his first game with the team. It’s been a year filled with changes within the franchise, from minority ownerships to the front office to the roster. Schaeffer, however,…