Tag: Catcher
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WATCH: Rockies catching prospect Hunter Goodman talks to reporters at Spring Training
WATCH: Rockies catching prospect Hunter Goodman talks to reporters at Spring Training
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Chad Kuhl stays hot, as the Rockies bats do just enough to beat the Reds
DENVER • The Rockies’ bats were quiet — suspiciously quiet for a team with the best batting average in the Majors playing against the worst team in the league. Starter Chad Kuhl was doing his part once again, giving up only two runs in the first six innings while getting no support from the Rockies’ offense.…
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How Rockies’ coach Mike Jasperson powered through to eat 25 cheesesteaks in four days
DENVER — Mike Jasperson wanted to give up. As the Rockies’ physical performance coach, Jasperson is used to pushing his athletes to the limits. But, after downing three cheesesteaks within the first three hours of arriving at Citizens Bank Park, he didn’t think he could take another bite. “I was like there’s no chance,” he…
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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 prospect roundup: How the top talent fared in the 2021 minor league season
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The Rockies spent the last year throwing out their young talent to see how they could hold up at the major league level. Not all passed the test. Down on their farm systems, their depleted Double-A and Triple-A teams fell behind. But their prospects in rookie and A-levels were making waves, perhaps signaling better things…
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Rockies notebook: Estevéz amped to be closing; tough decisions at leadoff spot
On Friday, Carlos Estevéz was handed the ball for the ninth inning of a tight game against the Dodgers. His first pitch was a 99 mph fastball. It was the fastest pitch he’s thrown this season, until a 100.2 mph fastball a few batters later. He was pitching hard, but missing the strike zone. He…
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Rockies’ notebook: Justin Lawrence gets first win, Sam Hilliard heating up
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DENVER • After the pomp and circumstance of the postgame fireworks died down Friday night but with the sting of another Rockies’ loss still present, Bud Black and reliever Justin Lawrence walked side by side in an empty stadium. Lawrence had just gotten his first major league save opportunity, and, despite a strong start, ended up…
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Elias Díaz continues record streak, but Rockies fall to Cardinals in extra innings
DENVER — Nolan Arenado didn’t get his happy homecoming win on Thursday. He got it instead on Friday, in extra-inning fashion. Arenado didn’t get to be the hero, but he did play a part in the Cardinals win. The Rockies were in control 3-2, but in the ninth inning rookie reliever Justin Lawrence walked two,…
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Germán Márquez almost completes no-hitter as Colorado Rockies defeat Pirates
DENVER — After his last start, when he carried a no-hitter into the sixth inning, Germán Márquez admitted that the elusive accomplishment was on his mind. Then, with a sly smile and a shrug of his shoulders, he quietly added that maybe he’ll do it next time. Well, next time almost came Tuesday night. Márquez…
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Colorado Rockies lose again, but Brendan Rodgers caps solid road trip for himself
If there was one positive from this road trip for the Rockies, it was Brendan Rodgers. Rodgers has never felt more confident, and it’s showing in everything he does. On Sunday, he had one of the Rockies’ four hits to cap off a strong week at the plate. The Rockies, though, weren’t able to get…