Author: Kevin Henry Special to The Denver Gazette
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Rockies’ Kyle Karros aims for family ‘payback’ after father Eric tormented Colorado in MLB career
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save LOS ANGELES — Kyle Karros came home on Monday, but it felt very different than what he remembered. Karros walked into the baseball cathedral that is Dodger Stadium wearing enemy colors, marking the first time he had stepped back into the stadium wearing a Colorado…
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German Marquez reflects on, potentially, his final month with Colorado Rockies
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save If all goes according to plan, German Marquez will make four more starts this season for the Colorado Rockies. Those could be his final moments on the mound in purple. Marquez is in the final days of a two-year, $20 million contract extension that kept…
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Fantasy football fever hits Rockies with Freeland, Moniak divulging draft strategy
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Between offseason workouts and time with family and friends, Rockies outfielder Mickey Moniak expects to spend his mornings this fall doing what millions of Americans do — checking his fantasy football lineup and texting teammates about league standings. Moniak owns one of 12 fantasy football…
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Griffin Herring, the Rockies’ top lefty pitching prospect, ‘learning strengths’ in Spokane
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Whether it’s trout fishing or forcing batters to fish for hits against a well-rounded pitch mix, Rockies prospect Griffin Herring has settled in nicely in the Pacific Northwest. It’s been a whirlwind month for the 22-year-old Griffin, who was acquired by the Rockies from the…
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Rockies face daunting stretch of games that could help shape their future
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save When the Colorado Rockies begin a three-game road series against the Houston Astros on Tuesday, it will mark the start of a pivotal stretch for a team that wants to prove it is better now…
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Austin Gomber released by Rockies, bringing a close to Nolan Arenado trade
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Colorado Rockies unconditionally released starting pitcher Austin Gomber on Friday afternoon, bringing an unceremonious close to the final chapter of the Nolan Arenado trade. Gomber was the centerpiece of Colorado’s return in the 2021…
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Rockies interim manager Warren Schaeffer focused on improvement, not comparisons
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Hang out with interim manager Warren Schaeffer long and you will notice that he bristles at any talk of “measuring sticks” when it comes to his Colorado Rockies versus any other MLB team. Whether it’s the defending world champion Los Angeles Dodgers in the opposing…
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Ethan Holliday’s promising start in minor leagues for Rockies draws praise from brother Jackson
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save BOSTON — Sure, there was plenty for Jackson Holliday to do before leading off for the Baltimore Orioles against the Boston Red Sox. But when the chance came for Jackson to talk and brag about…
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Ex-Rockies star Trevor Story embracing postseason push with Red Sox: ‘What you sign up for’
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save BOSTON — Warming up before the Boston Red Sox opened a series against the Baltimore Orioles at Fenway Park on Monday, Trevor Story glided across the infield to make a variety of plays look easy. It’s the smooth defense that Colorado Rockies fans grew accustomed…
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Rockies must scale financial mountains to become relevant in NL West | Kevin’s take
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The numbers are staggering and absolutely alarming. Entering the start of the National League West-focused homestand with the Arizona Diamondbacks and Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday, Colorado Rockies catcher Hunter Goodman had smacked a team-leading 24 home runs this season while earning $765,000. Meanwhile, the…