Author: Patrick Saunders
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Rockies spring training recap: Kyle Freeland sharp again, Brenton Doyle stays hot
Rockies 6, Rangers 6 Wednesday at Salt River Fields On the mound: Kyle Freeland said he had a terrific offseason and he’s proving it early in camp. Making his second Cactus League start, the lefty allowed just one hit — an Adolis García solo home run — over through three innings. Freeland walked one and…
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As Tommy John surgery turns 50, procedure has many success stories. The Rockies are hoping to add a few more to that list.
German Marquez flexed his right arm as he pointed to the small zipper scar near his elbow. “I have a brand new arm,” Marquez said. “I’m ready for 10 more years.” It’s all systems go for the Rockies’ 2021 All-Star pitcher who underwent Tommy John surgery last May. What seemed like a crushing blow for…
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Rockies spring training recap: Austin Gomber struggles against Dodgers’ bats
Dodgers 7, Rockies 4 Sunday at Camelback Ranch On the mound: In his second Cactus League start, lefty Austin Gomber was blasted for five runs on seven hits over just 1 1/3 innings. Included in the onslaught was a second-inning triple by new Dodger Shohei Ohtani. … Right-handed relievers Matt Koch, Jeff Criswell, Anthony Molina…
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Rockies spring training recap: Red-hot Ezequiel Tovar hits grand slam
Rockies 10, Reds 4 Saturday at Salt River Fields On the mound: Right-hander Cal Quantrill, making his first Cactus League start in a Rockies uniform, allowed one run on two hits over two innings. The Reds’ Elly De La Cruz touched Quantrill for a one-out, solo homer. Quantrill threw 16 pitches, 12 for strikes. ……
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Rockies Journal: Shortstop Ezequiel Tovar is must-see star in the making
Mike from Aurora hates the Rockies, and by association, he hates me. OK, maybe “hate” is too strong of a word, but he doesn’t like me very much. In his frequent emails, he calls the Rockies worthless and tells me I’m a fraud and a hack. He’s asked me, more than once, how much owner…
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Rockies spring training recap: Kyle Freeland strong in Cactus League debut
Rockies 10, Mariners 9 Friday at Salt River Fields On the mound: Lefty Kyle Freeland, intent on a bounce-back season, got off to a good start. In his first Cactus League outing, Freeland pitched two perfect innings, striking out one. He threw 19 of 21 pitches for strikes. … Right-handed relievers Matt Carasiti (1 1/3…
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Rockies spring training report: Kyle Freeland strong in Cactus League debut
Rockies 10, Mariners 9 Friday at Salt River Fields On the mound: Lefty Kyle Freeland, intent on a bounce-back season, got off to a good start. In his first Cactus League outing, Freeland pitched two perfect innings, striking out one. He threw 19 of 21 pitches for strikes. … Right-handed relievers Matt Carasiti (1 1/3…
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Brittany Haby, Rockies manager of baseball research, leaves ballclub
Brittany Haby, the Rockies’ manager of baseball research, has left the team. A major league source said that Haby and the club “mutually agreed to part ways.” Cory Little, the Rockies’ senior director of communications, confirmed Friday that Haby is no longer with the ballclub but added that the Rockies don’t comment on employee personnel…
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Brittney Haby, Rockies manager of baseball research, leaves ballclub
Brittney Haby, the Rockies’ manager of baseball research, has left the team. A major league source said that Haby and the club “mutually agreed to part ways.” Cory Little, the Rockies’ senior director of communications, confirmed Friday that Haby is no longer with the ballclub but added that the Rockies don’t comment on employee personnel…
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Rockies spring training recap: Ezequiel Tovar goes 3-for-3, Dakota Hudson debuts
Rockies 10, Cubs 9 Thursday at Sloan Park On the mound: Right-hander Dakota Hudson, pegged as Colorado’s No. 4 starter, pitched his first game in a Rockies uniform. Hudson worked his way through a scoreless first inning, allowing one hit, walking two and striking out one. … Right-hander Peter Lamber, competing for the final spot…