Author: Danielle Allentuck
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Antonio Senzatela looks sharp in season debut but Rockies still fall to Mets
Antonio Senzatela returned at a time when the Rockies were desperate for solid starting pitching. And he gave them more than enough to be happy about in his first start of the season. Senzatela, making his first major league start since tearing his ACL on Aug. 18, 2022, gave the Rockies five innings on Friday,…
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Rockies ace Germán Márquez needs Tommy John surgery, says his season is over
Rockies ace Germán Márquez had a feeling the news was coming. It didn’t make it any easier, though, when he and the team decided on Tuesday that he would undergo Tommy John surgery, ending his season. The procedure has not been scheduled yet, but the recovery is typically 12-18 months, putting his 2024 season at…
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Colorado Rockies, already lacking pitching depth, down another starter
The Rockies’ starting pitching depth was a major question mark for the team entering spring training. Now, after another injury, it’s virtually nonexistent. Noah Davis, who gave up only one run in his first two major league starts, was placed on the injured list Sunday with right elbow inflammation. He said he started to feel…
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Randal Grichuk returns to a Colorado Rockies lineup desperate for a big boost
Randal Grichuk had to sit and watch as the Colorado Rockies got off to a 8-18 start, one of their worst in franchise history. Grichuk had bilateral sports hernia surgery just days before spring training began, delaying his start of the season. He stayed behind as the team broke camp, needing to make up the…
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Rockies starter Germán Márquez likely out at least six weeks, could need Tommy John
The top of the Rockies rotation has taken a major hit. Germán Márquez was placed back on the injured list Friday with right elbow inflammation. He expects to miss at least six weeks and Tommy John surgery could be needed, which would keep him out for at least a full season. Brenton Doyle shines, Ryan…
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Friday Faceoff: Who is the most important player for the Nuggets against Phoenix Suns?
Who is the most important player for the Nuggets against Phoenix Suns? Danielle Allentuck, Colorado Rockies beat writer Answer: Nikola Jokic He’s their best player and, as the two-time reigning MVP, the best player in the league. The Nuggets need him to shine if they have a chance at lifting that trophy in a few…
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Rockies’ starter Germán Márquez leaves game early with arm injury
Germán Márquez, in his first start back from the injured list, left the Rockies’ game against the Cleveland Guardians in the fourth inning on Wednesday with an arm injury. Márquez threw a slider to Cam Gallagher, then crouched at the end of the mound in obvious pain. The trainer came out and Márquez was removed…
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Brenton Doyle shines, Ryan Feltner has a happy homecoming as Colorado Rockies win first series
Brenton Doyle just missed out on his first major league hit in his debut Monday, touching first base milliseconds late. Danielle’s MLB Insider: What Brenton Doyle’s call-up means, plus early season surprises He more than made up for it Tuesday. Doyle went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases as the Rockies beat the Guardians 5-1 at…
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Rockies get a much-needed win behind strong start from Austin Gomber
What happened: The Rockies had their best win of the season, beating the Guardians 6-0 to open the three-game series. Colorado had lost 11 of its past 12 heading into Monday. On the mound: Austin Gomber gave up nine runs in two innings in his last start, saying afterward that all he wanted to do was to…
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Danielle’s MLB Insider: What Brenton Doyle’s call-up means, plus early season surprises
Every Tuesday, Denver Gazette Rockies beat writer Danielle Allentuck takes you around Major League Baseball: Around MLB: – Infielder Drew Maggi got called up to the Pirates on Sunday after 1,155 minor league games over 13 seasons. – If the playoffs started on Monday, the Rangers, Orioles, Pirates and Diamondbacks would all be in it. All four…