Tag: Matt Adams
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Colorado Rockies release veteran Matt Adams to give opportunities to younger players
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ANAHEIM, Calif. – Rio Ruiz gets another chance to be a major leaguer. Ruiz was recalled from Triple-A on Tuesday in place of veteran infielder Matt Adams, who was released. The Rockies like Ruiz not only for his consistent at-bats — he reached safely in 32 of his last 35 games with the Albuquerque Isotopes…
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Rockies’ Trevor Story’s and Bud Black’s home run derby predictions; Gomber on the mend
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Heads up! Balls will be flying all over the place at Coors Field during the home run derby. No area will be off limits. The best sluggers in baseball, coupled with altitude and no humidor, means home runs could hit all corners of the ballpark. Rockies’ shortstop Trevor Story, who will participate in the event,…
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Rockies notebook: injury report and Riley Pint’s retirement
Trevor Story is “closer than you think” to making his return, Rockies manager Bud Black said before hinting he will likely be in the lineup on Wednesday. Story, who was placed on the disabled list with right elbow inflammation after a loss to the Mets on May 27, completed two rounds of hitting, and took…
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With one eye on the future, the Rockies win in extra innings on a wild pitch
DENVER — With one eye on the future, the present Rockies provided a small boost Tuesday. The team made roster moves on Tuesday that showed it is ready to shift toward next season. The Rockies are 21-34, including 4-22 on the road, and already seem to be out of reach of the Padres, Dodgers and…
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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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Rockies notebook: Postponed game; Trevor Story arm tightness; injury updates
The Rockies and Pirates game on Friday was postponed due to rain in Pittsburgh. It will be made up on Saturday as part of a split doubleheader, with the first game scheduled to start at 10:05 a.m. MT and the second at 2:05 p.m. Jon Gray will start the first game for the Rockies, followed…
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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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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…