Tag: Baseman
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With MLB season on hold, minor league baseball players still set to report for spring training
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Major league spring training is on hold until the union and MLB come to an agreement on a collective bargaining agreement. But for the minor league players, the fun is about to begin. Any minor league player not on the 40-man roster will report to Salt River Fields on Sunday. Even though MLB canceled the…
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Rockies’ Garrett Hampson adds new position to his arsenal; Senzatela returns to team
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DENVER — Garrett Hampson was going about his normal Sunday morning pregame routine when Rockies’ third base coach Stu Cole approached him. Cole wanted Hampson to take infield practice on the field, even though players don’t normally do that before a day game. But Cole didn’t want Hampson to line up at second or shortstop,…
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Colorado Rockies drop fifth straight in first game of doubleheader to Padres
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DENVER — There were just as many objects slammed on the ground as runs scored in Wednesday’s Game 1 for the Rockies. It was a symbol of how this season has been going for the Rockies, as emotions mount for a team that has lost five consecutive games. “I think anytime you lost a tough…
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Nolan Arenado shines in reunion series as Cardinals sweep Rockies
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In the highly anticipated first meeting of the Rockies and Nolan Arenado in a Cardinals uniform, it was blatantly clear who the winner was. Arenado, who was traded in January, showed the Rockies what they’ve been missing. He went 5 for 12 during the three-game series, including blasting a home run and he advanced to…
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In first matchup since trade, Nolan Arenado and Cardinals get best of Rockies
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In Austin Gomber’s first outing with the Rockies earlier this season, when he gave up three runs in three innings, he said he suffered from new team jitters. Afterwards, he confided in manager Bud Black, a former big league pitcher, and pitching coach Steve Foster. In an almost therapy-session like meeting, Gomber revealed that he…
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Rockies prospect Colton Welker suspended for 80 games for testing positive for DHCMT
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Colton Welker, a member of the Rockies 40 man roster and one of their top prospects, has been suspended for 80 games for testing positive for Dehydrochlormethyltestosterone (DHCMT), a banned substance. The suspension, announced by the Office of the Commissioner of Baseball on Thursday, is effective immediately. Welker was currently with Triple- A Albuquerque. “The Colorado Rockies are…
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Bill Schmidt named the Colorado Rockies interim general manager
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Bill Schmidt was named Colorado Rockies interim general manager, the team announced Monday. Schmidt has been with the team since 1999, and has been the vice president of scouting since 2007. He’s replacing Jeff Bridich, who stepped down April 26 after seven years in the position. A search will be conducted after the season for…
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Charlie Blackmon breaks his slump as Rockies beat host Giants in extra innings
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Charlie Blackmon has looked nothing like Charlie Blackmon this season. One of the best to wear a Rockies uniform, the slugger had only nine hits entering Tuesday’s game and his batting average was just .148. Blackmon, who is accustomed to slow starts, has never had numbers that low to start a season. Colorado Rockies pitcher Kyle…
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Rockies general manager Jeff Bridich steps down months after trading Nolan Arenado
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Colorado Rockies general manager Jeff Bridich, who helped build a playoff-caliber roster before losing a talented star and watching his team stumble this year, stepped down Monday, the team announced. Greg Feasel will step into the position of club president, and an interim general manager will be appointed for the remainder of the 2021 season…
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Ryan McMahon hits three homers, but Rockies fall to Diamondbacks in 13th inning
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DENVER – Five at-bats, three home runs for Ryan McMahon. After being left out of the opening day lineup, the second baseman has been a steady presence for the Rockies ever since. It’s the 18th time a Rockies player has hit three home runs in a game in franchise history, the last was Trevor Story…