Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports Rockies news and links for Thursday, July 29, 2021 Last winter, there was a steady stream of pitching aces who made their way to the National League West. The Dodgers grabbed Trevor Bauer as the winter’s biggest free-agent prize, while the Padres scooped Yu Darvish and Blake Snell via trade. The pitching migration west appears destined to … [Read more...] about Thursday Rockpile: NL West pitching is destined to improve
Angels 8, Rockies 7: Angels deny the Rockies’ comeback
Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports Rockies relievers give up ten hits, seven walks as late inning rally falls short The Rockies were put in an unusual position when Chi Chi González was put on the COVID protocols list just a few hours before he was scheduled to make his start today. Bud Black and the coaching staff were forced to turn the game into a bullpen day. The … [Read more...] about Angels 8, Rockies 7: Angels deny the Rockies’ comeback
Pebble Report Podcast: Drew Romo’s hot July, Elehuris Montero’s corner-infield conquest
July has been a hot month for Veen, Montero, and the prospect wire at the trade deadline Justin Wick and Kenneth Weber are back to talk about Zac Veen’s hot month of July with Low-A Fresno, and the corner infield domination of Double-A Hartford’s Elehuris Montero, Additional topics include the prospect haul from Cincinnati in exchange for Mychal Givens, and a minor league … [Read more...] about Pebble Report Podcast: Drew Romo’s hot July, Elehuris Montero’s corner-infield conquest
Colorado Rockies game no. 103 thread: Kyle Freeland vs. Joe Musgrove
Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images Freeland looks to stay hot after longest start of the year On the final leg of a 10-game road trip, the Colorado Rockies leave Anaheim for San Diego as they open their final series of the season at Petco Park. The four-game set comes against a San Diego Padres squad eager to erase the six games separating them and the NL … [Read more...] about Colorado Rockies game no. 103 thread: Kyle Freeland vs. Joe Musgrove
Rockies 12, Angels 3: Hello offense my old friend
Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports Hilliard and Rodgers both homer in big win That was one long baseball game, but it was worth every minute because the bats showed up, especially when runners were on base: Two homers, three doubles, and six two-out RBIs in three hours and 53 minutes. Ten different Rockies got as least one hit and seven different Rockies scored at least … [Read more...] about Rockies 12, Angels 3: Hello offense my old friend
Wednesday Rockpile: Sam Hilliard has to play every day
Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images Colorado Rockies news and links for Wednesday, July 28, 2021 Potential, potential, potential. It seems we all get caught up on it when it comes to baseball players, huh? Every team, every organization, has multiple uber-talented athletes who are one small adjustments from blossoming. Sam Hilliard is that guy for the … [Read more...] about Wednesday Rockpile: Sam Hilliard has to play every day
Rockies trade Mychal Givens to Reds for two pitching prospects
Photo by Dustin Bradford/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The deal will bring Case Williams, a Rockies 2020 draft pick, back to Denver The Rockies have officially entered the 2021 trade chat. Today, they announced trading relief pitcher Mychal Givens to the Reds for pitching prospect (and old friend) Case Williams and RHP Noah Davis, an A-level pitcher. TRADE: We … [Read more...] about Rockies trade Mychal Givens to Reds for two pitching prospects
Colorado Rockies game no. 102 thread: Lucas Gilbreath vs. Andrew Heaney
Photo by John McCoy/Getty Images Can the offense replicate yesterday’s explosive performance? After last night’s four hour blowout, the Rockies have an opportunity to win another road series. It would be just their second road series win after earning their first just before the All-Star break in San Diego. To get the job done, the offense will need to replicate just … [Read more...] about Colorado Rockies game no. 102 thread: Lucas Gilbreath vs. Andrew Heaney
Tuesday Rockpile: The Rockies get an Ohtani marketing lesson—at the trade deadline
Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports Colorado Rockies news and links for Tuesday, July 27, 2021 The Best Ways to Make Money in Major League Baseball: Make the playoffs Have Shohei Ohtani on your team The Los Angeles Angels are currently 10.5 games back in a top-heavy American League West. They are seven games ahead of the Rockies in the win column, and without Mike Trout … [Read more...] about Tuesday Rockpile: The Rockies get an Ohtani marketing lesson—at the trade deadline