Tag: Cactus League
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Colorado Rockies beat the Nationals for their seventh win of road trip
Saturday afternoon against the Nationals was a good indicator of what the Rockies’ future could look like, if they take the necessary steps in the offseason. It’s no secret what the missing pieces are — most notably an experienced bat and proven reliever. But for some reason, with the number of games left in the…
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Walks are killer for the Colorado Rockies, who fall to Diamondbacks
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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Two teams at a crossroads met on Tuesday night, with the Rockies taking one from the Cubs
DENVER — Coors Field filled up with fans clad in Cubs and Rockies jerseys on Tuesday night. Only one small problem: a majority of them donned jerseys of players who were no longer part of those teams. Two teams at crossroads met for an August matchup. On one side were the Cubs, who came to…
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Chi Chi González and Rockies get much needed jolt with road win over Diamondbacks
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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Colorado Rockies game against Giants postponed because of weather
The Rockies will have to wait a day to start their series against the San Francisco Giants. Monday’s game between the two clubs was postponed because of weather. There had been steady rain all day, and more was expected Monday night. The first game of the doubleheader will be at 3:40 p.m. Tuesday, with the…
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As the temperature dipped, the Colorado Rockies heated up to defeat the Astros
DENVER — There were heaters in the dugouts, players wearing ski masks and pitchers sporting jackets on base. The Rockies though, unlike the weather, were finally able to heat up. The temperature was listed as 28 degrees on the scoreboard, but the Rockies had a spark in them as they defeated the Astros 6-2. The…
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Colorado Rockies game against the Mets postponed on Friday because of snow
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Rockies got an unexpected snow day. The Rockies-Mets game, scheduled for 6:40 p.m. Friday, has been postponed because of inclement weather. They will play a doubleheader on Saturday beginning at 3:10 p.m; each game will be seven innings. The second game will start no…
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Dodgers sweep Rockies as Colorado drops sixth game in a row
The Rockies left for their road trip last week riding a small winning streak. They will return early Friday as the losers of six straight. The Rockies fell to the Dodgers 7-5 on Thursday, capping off a disappointing trip. Since leaving Colorado, the Rockies have been swept twice, by both the Dodgers and Giants. There…