Tag: Tommy John
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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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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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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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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…