Tag: Trevor Story
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In All-Star matchup, Ohtani and Angels beat Márquez and Rockies
ANAHEIM, Calif. – MVP chants broke out for Shohei Ohtani during a routine at-bat in the seventh inning. It doesn’t matter if it’s a pregame walk to the bullpen or a simple handshake after a game. Crowds, even on a Monday night in Anaheim, love Ohtani. Angels fans, or perhaps just Ohtani fanatics, have every reason…
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Jon Gray makes last start before trade deadline as Rockies fall to Dodgers
On Gray day in Los Angeles, only one could come out on top. It was Rockies’ starter Jon Gray vs. Dodgers’ starter Josiah Gray, making his first major league start. It was the lesser experienced of the two Grays’ team that came out on top, with the Dodgers beating the Rockies 3-2 to win the…
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Rockies’ Trevor Story gives hometown crowd a lasting memory at Home Run Debry
DENVER — Trevor Story, for perhaps one of the last times, gave the hometown crowd lots to cheer about during the Home Run Derby. Story didn’t make it past the second round but said the experience was everything he expected and more. His longest homer was 518 feet, which was the record for both the…
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Rockies’ Trevor Story’s and Bud Black’s home run derby predictions; Gomber on the mend
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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Chi Chi González and Rockies get much needed jolt with road win over Diamondbacks
It’s fitting that when the Rockies needed a jolt, they got it from coffee master Chi Chi González. González has made a name for himself as the clubhouse barista, setting up camp in the Rockies’ home clubhouse and taking his espresso station on the road this year. He serves up Cafe Bustelo, with just a…
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Trevor Story getting home run derby advice from Charlie Blackmon
Charlie Blackmon knows Coors Field better than just about anyone. And while he’ll probably be off fishing during the actual event, he’s making sure teammate Trevor Story is fully prepared for the home run derby Monday. The full list for the home run derby is set, and Story will face tough competition in Shohei Ohtani…
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Rockies’ notebook: Justin Lawrence gets first win, Sam Hilliard heating up
DENVER • After the pomp and circumstance of the postgame fireworks died down Friday night but with the sting of another Rockies’ loss still present, Bud Black and reliever Justin Lawrence walked side by side in an empty stadium. Lawrence had just gotten his first major league save opportunity, and, despite a strong start, ended up…
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Colorado Rockies’ Germán Márquez tosses another gem, earns spot in All-Star Game
DENVER — Rockies’ manager Bud Black had a secret on Sunday morning. His ace Germán Márquez was selected to his first All-Star Game. But he was also starting Sunday, and Márquez has been so in the zone that Black was afraid something like this could throw him off. Black consulted with a herd of people, all 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…