Tag: Dominican Republic People Of African Descent
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Rockies’ starting pitchers, despite a lack of depth, still their top position
The Rockies spent years building up their rotation, and last year finally got to see some reward. They drafted Jon Gray and Kyle Freeland. They scouted Antonio Senzatela and signed him as an international free agent. Then they traded for Germán Márquez in 2016, promoting him later that year. And they got Austin Gomber last…
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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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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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Ashton Goudeau, back with the Rockies, pitches three solid innings in Rockies’ loss
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SAN DIEGO — Ashton Goudeau knows what to do when he gets designated for assignment, after all he’s been through it eight times in the past year. A few months ago, after the Giants sent him packing in March, he took a few balls from them so he could throw on his own. He went…
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Family, food and his beloved animals helped Colorado Rockies’ Raimel Tapia turn season around
DENVER — After every home game, Raimel Tapia has a special piece of home waiting for him. His wife, Stency Scencion, or his brother, Rafael, who lives with him in Denver, prepare him a traditional Dominican Republic meal of chicken, rice and beans. They pack it up in a container, and send it with him…
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Three prospects who are expected to make an impact for the Colorado Rockies this season
The 2021 Rockies season is already a wash, but it could offer an opportunity for inexperienced players to gain valuable time in the major leagues. Minor league players didn’t have a season in 2020, and only a select few were invited to alternative training sites. Teams must reevaluate where players stand, as they look to…
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Colorado Rockies win fifth straight at home off Antonio Senzatela’s strong start
DENVER — It was a hustle and bustle between two of the league’s worst teams on Wednesday night. In the end, it was the Rockies who came out on top 6-3 in a game that included multiple missed plays by both teams. The Rangers have lost 14 straight on the road. If anyone can relate…
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Jordan Sheffield, with help from brother, becoming a steady force in the Rockies bullpen
DENVER — Separated by 1,300 miles, Jordan Sheffield, a reliever for the Rockies and Justus, a starter for the Mariners, stay connected by playing MLB The Show. Jordan plays as Justus, and Justus as Jordan. After years of competing against each other in their front yard and dreaming of playing in The Show, both the video…
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Colorado Rockies game against Giants postponed because of weather
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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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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…