Tag: Kansas City Royals Players
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Rockies sneak out a win over Pirates, but road problems still a big concern
Charlie Blackmon arrived at PNC Park at 8:30 a.m. Sunday. The veteran was one of the first people at the Pirates’ stadium, and was already ready when his teammates walked in. The team was in desperate need of a win and an energy change after being shut out in both games of a doubleheader the…
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New city, same results for Colorado Rockies, who get blanked twice by Pirates
Saturday started off with bad news for the Rockies, and only continued to get worse. Trevor Story was placed on the 10-day injured list with right elbow inflammation 20 minutes before the start of a doubleheader against the Pirates. He will see doctors when he returns to Denver on Monday, and they will determine if…
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Austin Gomber throws career-high eight innings as Rockies beat Mets on the road
The Rockies devised a plan to get their road offense back on track and arrived in New York City ready to take a bite out of the big apple. One bite down, three to go. On the back of Austin Gomber’s eight-inning, eight-strikeout performance, both career highs, the Rockies took down the Mets 3-2 on…
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On verge of another bullpen collapse, Rockies hold on just long enough to win
DENVER — Daniel Bard started the month of May with his worst outing of the season. They thought maybe he was getting too predictable with his pitch selection, or perhaps he was tipping pitches. His mechanics felt good, and his velocity was steady. But they noticed certain patterns he was getting into, and made tiny…
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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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New book takes a look back at the improbable 2007 Colorado Rockies team
The Rockies haven’t given fans much hope that they can turn things around this season, but perhaps a look back at the 2007 team, the only one in franchise history to advance to the World Series, could provide a fresh perspective. In a new book titled Game 163, Denny Dressman dives into a night that…
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Colorado Rockies game against the Mets postponed on Friday because of snow
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Rockies got an unexpected snow day. The Rockies-Mets game, scheduled for 6:40 p.m. Friday, has been postponed because of inclement weather. They will play a doubleheader on Saturday beginning at 3:10 p.m; each game will be seven innings. The second game will start no…
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Colorado Rockies 2021: Colorado in unique position of replacing Hall of Fame-caliber third baseman
Cooperstown reflects the difficulty of finding a great third baseman. The Hall of Fame has enshrined 83 pitchers, an average of 24 among the outfield spots and an average of 23.6 among first basemen, second basemen and shortstops. From the hot corner? Just 17. It’s the lowest total among any position in the field, and…