Tag: First Baseman
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Todd Helton returns to Rockies as special assistant to general manager
DENVER — Todd Helton is back with the Rockies. Helton, who spent all 17 years of his career with the team and was the first in the franchise to have his number retired, was named a special assistant to general manager Bill Schmidt on Saturday. He will assist in all areas of baseball operations and…
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‘It was for him’: Rockies’ José Iglesias emotional after first hit since father’s death
DENVER — José Iglesias got to first base in the second inning of the Rockies’ game on Friday and immediately folded into himself. Paul Klee: Why would Rockies ownership ever sell the team? Did you see that opening day crowd? New season, same results as Rockies fall to Dodgers 5-3 on Opening Day The shortstop,…
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The Colorado Rockies prospects who are expected to make an impact this season
Michael Toglia left a lasting memory on the Rockies big league staff. On April 1, the switch-hitter was batting left-handed when he hit a walk-off, opposite-field double. “He’s gotten more comfortable and the swing has gotten better as we’ve gone through the spring,” manager Bud Black said. “That there was a really good piece of…
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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 notebook: Matt Adams returns to St. Louis; Rodgers and Freeland take next steps
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Returning to St. Louis is like returning home for Rockies first baseman Matt Adams. Adams played for the Cardinals from 2012 to 2016, in addition to parts of the 2017 and 2018 seasons. It was the organization that drafted him in 2009, and developed him into the player he is today. On May 7, before…
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Bill Schmidt named the Colorado Rockies interim general manager
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Bill Schmidt was named Colorado Rockies interim general manager, the team announced Monday. Schmidt has been with the team since 1999, and has been the vice president of scouting since 2007. He’s replacing Jeff Bridich, who stepped down April 26 after seven years in the position. A search will be conducted after the season for…
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Colorado Rockies 2021: Offseason timeline included major COVID-19 announcement, Nolan Arenado trade
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Offseason happenings for the Colorado Rockies Sept. 27 – Sam Hilliard struck out swinging on a full-count pitch from Arizona’s Riley Smith, finishing off an 11-3 loss at Chase Field that closed the 60-game season for the Rockies. The eight-run loss dropped Colorado to a season-low eight games under .500 (26-34) after it had started…