Tag: Elías Díaz
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Kyle Freeland gets to stay home with the Rockies: ‘You can’t script it any better’
DENVER • Kyle Freeland looked around the clubhouse before his Opening Day start and just felt it. Freeland had been approached by the Rockies about a year ago about an extension but had his doubts. Reaching free agency is a big milestone for players, and it gives them the chance to decide their own future for…
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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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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…
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Brewers beat Rockies 5-4 in 11 innings to spoil Jon Gray’s stellar return
Jon Gray didn’t just pick up where he left off before his injury in his first start back. He came back even stronger, putting together his best outing of the season. The Brewers, though, rallied from a 4-0 deficit to win the game 5-4 in 11 innings. Even though Gray pitched five scoreless innings, the…
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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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Rockies’ Elías Díaz turns heads on defense, but wants his offense to stand out too
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DENVER — For a week, as he was held out of the Rockies lineup, Elías Díaz worked behind the scenes on improving his productivity at the plate. His defense has turned heads, but his offense has lagged behind. He had just two hits through his first 10 games. Comeback attempt falls short for Rockies as…
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Colorado Rockies 2021: Get to know the projected opening day roster
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The Rockies open the 2021 season Thursday at Coors Field, where they will play in front of fans for the first time since 2019. Get to know the projected opening day roster. Catcher Elías Díaz: He will take the place of Tony Wolters, who was nontendered by the Rockies in December. In his first season…
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Colorado Rockies 2021: A look at the top rookies in 2021 and reviewing the adjusted minor league system
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Top Rockies rookies to watch in 2021 Colton Welker, 3B/1B Referencing spring training statistics makes us cringe, as they are so notoriously misleading. But Welker went beyond normal spring production, earning the Abby Greer Award as the club’s spring training MVP after batting .362 with a team-high 12 RBIs in the Cactus League. The Rockies…