Tag: Major League Baseball
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Germán Márquez becomes fastest Rockies’ pitcher to reach 700 career strikeouts
After an uncharacteristic start to the season, things are beginning to come together for Germán Márquez. And now, Márquez has etched himself in the Rockies record books. He struck out Cameron Maybin for his 700th career strikeout in the third inning against the Mets on Thursday, becoming the fastest pitcher in franchise history to reach…
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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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Colorado Rockies’ Brendan Rodgers ready to put hamstring injury behind him
DENVER — Brendan Rodgers felt jittery before his first at-bat Friday night. For most players, it was just a regular game in the middle of May. For Rodgers, it was his season debut after 10 weeks on the injured list. He went 0 for 4 at the plate, but made some of the best defensive…
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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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Mask mandate lifted for Colorado Rockies games at Coors Field
Beginning Friday, masks will no longer be required at Coors Field for Rockies games. Fans are still encouraged to wear them if they are not fully vaccinated. The Rockies have hosted multiple vaccine clinics both inside the stadium and directly outside. Other COVID-19 protocols, including limited capacity in elevators and social distancing markers for concession…
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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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Rockies’ Scott Oberg helping teammates; CJ Cron and Charlie Blackmon return
Scott Oberg doesn’t know when, or even if, he can pitch again in the major leagues. But that hasn’t stopped him from being present for his teammates. Oberg had surgery in March to remove a blood clot in his right arm, his fourth bout with the condition. He has played catch in the outfield and…
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Road problems persist for Colorado Rockies as Padres shut them out to open series
The good news for the Rockies, the bullpen didn’t cost them another game. It was already over when they were handed the ball. A lifeless Rockies team fell 7-0 to the Padres on Monday to open a quick three-game road trip. They are now 2-15 away from Coors Field, and have been outscored 102-52. The…
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Colorado Rockies drop fifth straight in first game of doubleheader to Padres
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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Nolan Arenado shines in reunion series as Cardinals sweep Rockies
In the highly anticipated first meeting of the Rockies and Nolan Arenado in a Cardinals uniform, it was blatantly clear who the winner was. Arenado, who was traded in January, showed the Rockies what they’ve been missing. He went 5 for 12 during the three-game series, including blasting a home run and he advanced to…