Tag: Jon Gray
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Rangers fought hard for former Rockies’ pitcher Jon Gray, giving him no choice but to leave
ARLINGTON, Texas — Jon Gray felt at home in Denver. He embraced the challenge of pitching at altitude. And he especially loved Coors Field, so much so that he even took his wedding photos there. But in the end, none of that mattered. It was the Rangers who fought hard for him, offering him a…
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Colorado Rockies were active this offseason. Will it make a difference?
The Rockies’ clubhouse at the end of last season was a somber affair. The players weren’t upset about missing the playoffs for a third straight season — they had already come to terms with that. Instead, they were saying goodbye to yet another star, knowing that Trevor Story was not going to return. When Jon…
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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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Another loss for the Rockies, but also another learning opportunity for Lucas Gilbreath
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DENVER — Every moment is a learning opportunity for Lucas Gilbreath. That includes a situation like Saturday night, when he entered the game in the fifth inning against the best team in baseball. He struck out the Giants’ LaMonte Wade Jr. to get out of the inning, then allowed just one hit in the sixth,…
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Colorado Rockies beat the Nationals for their seventh win of road trip
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Saturday afternoon against the Nationals was a good indicator of what the Rockies’ future could look like, if they take the necessary steps in the offseason. It’s no secret what the missing pieces are — most notably an experienced bat and proven reliever. But for some reason, with the number of games left in the…
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Chi Chi González gets another chance to start as Rockies fall to Braves
DENVER — Chi Chi González was not supposed to be a starter this season. But here he was on Thursday night, making his 17th of the season for the Rockies. As a fill in man, he’ll never know when his time in the rotation will start, or end. This year, every starter, aside from Germán…
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Colorado Rockies storm back to beat Rangers after Kyle Freeland’s early exit
When the Rockies needed it most, Brendan Rodgers came through. Rodgers, their former top draft pick turned big hope for the future, had the first Rockies’ hit in the fourth inning, a towering home run to change the momentum after the Rockies dug themselves into a five-run hole in the second inning. Then, in the…
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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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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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Colorado Rockies and Jon Gray taking next step in extension talks
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DENVER — Jon Gray and the Rockies are taking the next step this weekend toward inking a new deal to keep their right-handed pitcher in Denver long-term. The two parties are having extension talks this weekend. Gray, a free agent after this season, is hoping for a three to four year deal. It would be…