Right-handed pitcher Chase Dollander, the Colorado Rockies’ top-ranked prospect, made his major league debut on Sunday against the Athletics. The outing showed promise for the Rockies moving forward. Dollander was drafted ninth overall out of the University of Tennessee in 2023. Since then, he has been arguably the most hyped Rockies pitching prospect in franchise history. … [Read more...] about Encouraging Debut for Rockies’ Chase Dollander at Coors Field
Rockies Calling up Top Outfield Prospect
The long-awaited debut of outfielder Zac Veen is finally here. The Colorado Rockies announced the call-up of Veen from Triple-A Albuquerque on Sunday. Veen, the No. 8 prospect in the Rockies system, was drafted in the first round of the 2020 Major League Baseball Draft. In a corresponding move, the Rockies announced that outfielder Jordan Beck will be sent down to Triple-A … [Read more...] about Rockies Calling up Top Outfield Prospect
One Week In: Evaluating the Rockies’ Early Season Progress
It is already a week into the Colorado Rockies season, and it’s been a largely rough start. They are coming off a 1-5 road trip against the Tampa Bay Rays and Philadelphia Phillies. There is plenty to talk about when it comes to how the Rockies have fared so far. Even the most ardent fans could not have predicted the rotation’s stellar performance to this point. However, the … [Read more...] about One Week In: Evaluating the Rockies’ Early Season Progress
Rockies Promote Pitching Prospect Chase Dollander to Big Leagues
DENVER — The Colorado Rockies have promoted Chase Dollander, a top-100 MLB prospect, from Triple-A Albuquerque to the major leagues. The 23-year-old right-hander is ranked No. 24 (No.7 per Baseball America) on MLB.com’s Top 100 Prospects list. He joins the Rockies’ rotation with a chance to make an immediate impact. The Rockies announced the move via social media Friday … [Read more...] about Rockies Promote Pitching Prospect Chase Dollander to Big Leagues
Kyle Freeland’s Brilliant Start Drowned Out by Worries Over Bullpen
The Colorado Rockies’ Opening Day performance came with mixed results, as veteran left-handed starter Kyle Freeland was stellar while the bullpen again struggled. As competitive as Freeland is, he no doubt wanted to erase the memory of his Opening Day start last season, in which he gave up 10 earned runs over 2 1/3 IP in a 16-1 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks. Against the … [Read more...] about Kyle Freeland’s Brilliant Start Drowned Out by Worries Over Bullpen