Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports Colorado adds veterans for pitching depth MLB insider Robert Murray reported this morning that the Colorado Rockies have signed veteran starting pitcher Ivan Nova. It is assumed but not confirmed this is a minor league deal. Hours later, The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal reported that the Rockies have also brought back veteran reliever Chris … [Read more...] about Rockies reportedly sign RHP Ivan Nova and LHP Chris Rusin
Tuesday Rockpile: Ryan McMahon making most of early opportunities
Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports Colorado Rockies news and links for Tuesday, April 13, 2021 When Brendan Rodgers went down with an injury late in spring training, it opened the door for other Rockies infielders to get a chance at more regular playing time. After Chris Owings and Josh Fuentes turned in strong Cactus League performances, and with lefty Clayton Kershaw on the … [Read more...] about Tuesday Rockpile: Ryan McMahon making most of early opportunities
AL 13, NL 8: A trip back to the highest scoring All-Star game of all time
Photo by: Brian Bahr/Getty Images The date is July 7, 1998 and Cooooooooors is in full effect Close your eyes (not really; that makes it hard to read). The date is July 7, 1998. Seinfeld just went off the air, Armageddon is crushing it at the box office, and the Denver Broncos have just one Super Bowl victory. OK, now that you are calibrated, welcome to the night of … [Read more...] about AL 13, NL 8: A trip back to the highest scoring All-Star game of all time
Colorado Rockies game no. 10 thread: Germán Márquez vs Anthony DeSclafani
John Hefti-USA TODAY Sports The Rockies try to avoid getting swept in their first series on the road The Rockies are once again skidding, largely due to self inflicted wounds. Against the San Francisco Giants yesterday, the Rockies walked a combined seven batters, which led to their 4-3 loss. Through nine games the pitching staff has walked a league leading 48 batters, … [Read more...] about Colorado Rockies game no. 10 thread: Germán Márquez vs Anthony DeSclafani
Giants 4, Rockies 0: Missed opportunities lead to a sweep
D. Ross Cameron-USA TODAY Sports The Rockies’ first series on the road in 2021 ends in a sweep by the Giants. Marc Stout said he doesn’t like Oracle Park in San Francisco because he threw up there once, and that sums up the series pretty accurately as the Colorado Rockies fall to the San Francisco Giants in a 4-0 shutout to cement getting swept. The Rockies fall to 3-7 … [Read more...] about Giants 4, Rockies 0: Missed opportunities lead to a sweep
Monday Rockpile: What went wrong in San Francisco?
Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images Colorado Rockies news and links for Monday, April 12, 2021 San Francisco is a city unlike any other. It’s a place where you can regularly go dolphin and whale watching during the day and catch a one-nothing baseball game at night. It is what it is; they’ve got a beautiful ballpark but it’s been a place where Rockies hitters have … [Read more...] about Monday Rockpile: What went wrong in San Francisco?
The Rox are alive with the sound of music
Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post via Getty Images The Rockies have released this season’s walk-up songs. Let’s listen to them! Recently, the Rockies announced the full list of walk-up songs for each player in this 2021 season. Obviously, as the resident marching musical maestro of the Purple Row staff, I felt it my professional duty to listen to each and … [Read more...] about The Rox are alive with the sound of music
Colorado Rockies game no. 9 thread: Chi Chi González vs Logan Webb
Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images The Rockies bats look to rebound in San Francisco It was a typical first game of a west-coast road trip for the Rockies as the bats couldn’t find any traction after three straight games of excellent offensive output at home. Johnny Cueto had total control as the Rockies were only able to generate four hits and one run in his 82⁄3 … [Read more...] about Colorado Rockies game no. 9 thread: Chi Chi González vs Logan Webb
Alan Trejo added to the 40-man Rockies roster while Chris Owings placed on IL
Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images The Rockies announced a series of roster moves before Saturday’s game against the Giants On Saturday, the Colorado Rockies continued to make roster adjustments in light of player injuries. INF Alan Trejo has been selected to the Major League roster. Trejo will wear No. 13.INF/OF Chris Owings has been placed on the 10-day IL (left thumb … [Read more...] about Alan Trejo added to the 40-man Rockies roster while Chris Owings placed on IL