Tag: Arizona Diamondbacks
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Going, going Gomber, Colorado Rockies’ starter gives up three early home runs in loss to Arizona Diamondbacks
Colorado’s bullpen managed to keep the score close, but the Diamondbacks added three more runs in the ninth inning. The Rockies are now 59-94
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Rockies notebook: Michael Toglia sent down for regular at-bats, Rockies future broadcasting rights in flux
Michael Toglia’s playing time decreased though his need for at-bats has never been higher. The Rockies optioned the rookie back to Triple-A Albuquerque on Tuesday before their 3-2 win over Arizona and used the space to select outfielder Cole Tucker. Toglia had played in just four of the team’s last eight games since Hunter Goodman debuted…
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Walks are killer for the Colorado Rockies, who fall to Diamondbacks
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DENVER — Rockies manager Bud Black sank lower and lower from his perch in the dugout as he watched three pitchers walk five to force in two free runs in the top of the sixth Sunday. The three — Jon Gray, Lucas Gilbreath and Robert Stephenson — combined to throw 45 pitches, only 20 of…
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Chi Chi González and Rockies get much needed jolt with road win over Diamondbacks
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It’s fitting that when the Rockies needed a jolt, they got it from coffee master Chi Chi González. González has made a name for himself as the clubhouse barista, setting up camp in the Rockies’ home clubhouse and taking his espresso station on the road this year. He serves up Cafe Bustelo, with just a…
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Rockies reliever Daniel Bard uses mental training to help his teammates, and himself
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Daniel Bard allowed the bases to get loaded in the bottom of the ninth against the Dodgers on opening day. The Rockies had a four-run lead against the reigning World Series champions, but things were quickly getting out of hand. A younger Bard may have panicked. But this one, a seasoned veteran, was calm. He…