Tag: Sports Leagues
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Two Colorado Rockies top prospects selected to MLB Futures game
LOS ANGELES • Two of the Rockies top prospects are heading to Dodger Stadium in two weeks. Zac Veen and Ezequiel Tovar were selected to the MLB Futures game, which will take place July 17. It’s the kick-off to All-Star festivities, and the game will showcase the top talent in the minor leagues. “It’s awesome, I’m excited,”…
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T-shirts say it all as Nikola Jokic, Denver Nuggets celebrate second straight NBA MVP
Celebratory shirts once again delivered Nikola Jokic’s message. The party appeared to start just after Jokic was presented with his second straight NBA Most Valuable Player award Wednesday in his hometown of Sombor, Serbia. There was a band in attendance and no shortage of drinks to fuel the singing and dancing. “With some music and…
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Rockies pull out a dramatic win over Rangers in first road game of season
ARLINGTON, Texas — In the end, it doesn’t matter how a team gets a win. Rangers fought hard for former Rockies’ pitcher Jon Gray, giving him no choice but to leave For the Rockies on Monday, their first road game of the year included a dozen missed opportunities and a handful of errors from both…
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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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Rockies prospect Ryan Rolison, after a year of freak injuries, hits another roadblock
Ryan Rolison thought 2021 was his year. The Rockies’ top pitching prospect felt better than ever, and, if everything went as planned, anticipated he would be ready for his major league debut by the end of the season. Then life got in the way. And it hasn’t stopped. A ruptured appendix sidelined him for the…
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With family by his side, Rockies’ Daniel Bard prepares for another year of his comeback story
When Daniel Bard was younger, he allowed himself to stew in his bad innings. He’ll be the first to admit that there were plenty back then — a case of the yips seemed to end his promising young career with the Red Sox, sending him into an early retirement. But now, entering his third season…
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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 agree to terms with relievers Daniel Bard, Tyler Kinley on one-year contracts
The Colorado Rockies agreed to one-year contracts with Daniel Bard and Tyler Kinley, avoiding arbitration. Bard’s deal is worth $4.4 million, while Kinely will get $1.025, a source said. Both salaries line up almost exactly with their projected amount from MLB trade rumors. Bard, 36, returned to the major leagues in 2020, seven years after his…
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NBA mock draft: Denver Nuggets add guard depth at No. 26
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Teams across the NBA will be looking to follow the Milwaukee Bucks’ lead by adding a player capable of bringing a championship to their city in Thursday’s draft. Here’s a shot at predicting the first round, including the Denver Nuggets’ pick at No. 26. 1. Detroit Pistons Cade Cunningham, G, Oklahoma State The hardest part…
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Fans won’t be allowed in Ball Arena when Colorado Avalanche open 2021 season Jan. 13
As it stands, when the Colorado Avalanche return to play next month, fans won’t be in the building. The Avalanche posted the announcement to the team Facebook page Monday. “Due to current state and local guidelines, we will not be able to host fans at Ball Arena at this time,” it read. “The Colorado Avalanche…