After being designated for assignment by the Atlanta Braves on Friday, Orlando Arcia signed with the Colorado Rockies on Memorial Day. Daniel Alvarez of ElExtrabase was the first to report the news. Per Alvarez, Arcia can join the club on their current road trip in Chicago once the deal is finalized. The Colorado Rockies and former All-Star SS Orlando Arcia are finalizing a … [Read more...] about Report: Veteran Infielder Orlando Arcia Signing With Rockies
Hunter Goodman Excelling at Catcher for Rockies
After 50 games, catcher Hunter Goodman is the likeliest All-Star candidate for the Colorado Rockies. He is also emerging as the catcher of the future for the club. Goodman currently leads the Rockies in batting average (.282), RBI (31), OBP (.332), and hits (51). After playing 67 games in the outfield last season, the third-year player has taken his opportunity behind the plate … [Read more...] about Hunter Goodman Excelling at Catcher for Rockies
Colorado Man Sues Rockies Over Alleged Stadium Hazard Injury
Colorado man Timothy Roeckel was hit in the face by a foul ball during a Rockies home game against the New York Yankees on July 16, 2023. He suffered eye damage in his right eye and is now filing a lawsuit against the Rockies. He alleges that a flaw in the stadium’s design meant that he couldn’t see the foul ball coming. Furthermore, he alleges that the Rockies are on the hook … [Read more...] about Colorado Man Sues Rockies Over Alleged Stadium Hazard Injury
Jordan Beck Flourishing With Colorado After Slow Start
Jordan Beck was called down to Triple-A Albuquerque on April 6. He had started the season 3-20 with no extra-base hits. But he has since rebounded in a major way. The left fielder is hitting .264/.331/.568 with a team-leading eight home runs and 16 RBI. Beck also leads the club with five stolen bases. After the slow start, Beck is shaping up to have a strong sophomore season … [Read more...] about Jordan Beck Flourishing With Colorado After Slow Start
Rockies Manager Bud Black Relieved of Duties
After a league-worst 7-33 start, the Colorado Rockies announced Sunday that manager Bud Black has been fired. Bench coach Mike Redmond was also let go. In parts of nine seasons as the Rockies’ skipper, Black went 544-690 over his tenure. He led the Rockies to their only consecutive postseason appearances in franchise history in 2017-18. Third base coach Warren Schaeffer will … [Read more...] about Rockies Manager Bud Black Relieved of Duties