Tag: Chi Chi Gonzalez
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Rockies pull out a dramatic win over Rangers in first road game of season
ARLINGTON, Texas — In the end, it doesn’t matter how a team gets a win. Rangers fought hard for former Rockies’ pitcher Jon Gray, giving him no choice but to leave For the Rockies on Monday, their first road game of the year included a dozen missed opportunities and a handful of errors from both…
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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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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…
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Another day, another road loss for Colorado as the Reds sweep the Rockies
This road trip ended just like every other one has this season: with the Rockies stumped as to why they can compete at home, but not when they leave the homey confines of Coors Field. Yes, they at least had hits on this trip, something that has been hard to come by during previous series,…
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Rockies’ road woes continue in 6-2 loss to Marlins
Before the Rockies left for their series in Miami, a few players approached manager Bud Black about doing a themed dress day. It’s a common way to liven up road trips across the major leagues, but for the Rockies, it seemed almost a necessity. They had to find a way to loosen up on the…
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Rockies’ GM Bill Schmidt on trade deadline; Gray and Sheffield placed on IL
DENVER — With eight weeks to go until the MLB trade deadline, interim Rockies general manager Bill Schmidt said he has already started getting calls from other teams. So far, Schmidt said there is nothing to report on potential moves. Both shortstop Trevor Story and starting pitcher Jon Gray will be free agents at the…
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Jon Gray exits early as the Athletics end the Rockies winning streak
DENVER — The Rockies streak is over at four games. After tying their season-high for wins in a row on Thursday, the Rockies fell to the Athletics 9-5 on Friday night. But more pressing, starting pitcher Jon Gray was removed by a trainer in the third inning with right elbow soreness in the forearm. The…
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Raimel Tapia’s three hits not enough for Colorado Rockies, who fall to Arizona 8-4
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Raimel Tapia has quietly become the Rockies’ best and most consistent hitter this season. Even as the Rockies’ bats went dry at times, Tapia stayed hot. He had four hits Saturday, and followed that up with three Sunday. His .320 batting average is the highest on the team, and he has at least one hit…
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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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Dodgers sweep Rockies as Colorado drops sixth game in a row
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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…