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Where the Dodgers, Padres and rest of wild NL West are vulnerable | MLB Insider
The National League West remains one of baseball’s most fascinating divisions. On the surface, the Los Angeles Dodgers appear destined to cruise to another division title, but even MLB’s most talented roster has vulnerabilities. Behind the Dodgers (in order of the NL West standings early Tuesday), the San Diego Padres, Arizona Diamondbacks and San Francisco…
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Mark Kiszla: ‘I want to be one of best third basemen ever,’ declares Rockies’ Kyle Karros
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – The Rockies are sifting through the ashes of three straight 100-loss seasons for any glimmer of hope. Kyle Karros is the rising star of spring training, flashing a spicy glove at the hot corner while swinging a fire stick at the plate. But are we witnesses to the blossoming of Colorado’s next…
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Kickin’ It with Kiz: My debt of gratitude to the late Doug Moe, King of the Dips
Doug Moe was great. If I tuned in late to a Nuggets game back in the 1980s, I could always tell immediately how it was going for Denver by the amount of disarray to Moe’s jacket, tie and collar. He was a great coach and an even greater personality. – Michael, a real no-hoper Kiz:…
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Rockies add Dodgers’ Brett Pill as major league hitting coach
The transformation of the Rockies’ coaching staff continued on Friday with another addition from a division rival. Brett Pill has been named as the club’s major league hitting coach, joining the Rockies after six seasons in the Los Angeles Dodgers organization. The 41-year-old Pill most recently served as the Dodgers’ minor league hitting coordinator from…
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New GM Josh Byrnes brings winning experience to rebuilding Rockies
As the franchise’s new general manager, Josh Byrnes comes to the Colorado Rockies at a time when the Denver sports scene is nearing peak levels. With the Broncos atop the AFC West and the Nuggets and Avalanche both aspiring to win a championship, the Rockies are the odd team out after a 119-loss season. However,…
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Colorado Rockies hire highly respected general manager, taking Josh Byrnes from Dodgers front office
The rebuilding of the Colorado Rockies front office took another big step forward Wednesday. Josh Byrnes, currently working as the senior vice president of baseball operations for the Los Angeles Dodgers, will be officially named as the new general manager for the Rockies, sources confirmed to The Denver Gazette. Byrnes will work directly under new…
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Rockies voice Drew Goodman: Colorado can take cue from Dodgers’ remarkable draft-and-develop success
On Oct. 1, 2018, the Rockies and Los Angeles Dodgers played Game 163 at Chavez Ravine to determine which of the teams, who were tied atop the National League West, would win the division. The Dodgers won that game 5-2, keeping the Rockies from winning their first division crown. Since that day, the franchises have…
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Rockies can’t build off Kyle Freeland’s stellar start as Dodgers win 1-0
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Kyle Freeland was at a crossroads earlier this season. After spending the first two months on the injured list with a shoulder strain, he muddled through his first five starts of the season with a 9.58 ERA. He could either fall back into his 2018…
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Rockies can’t build off Kyle Freeland’s stellar start as Dodgers win 1-0
Kyle Freeland was at a crossroads earlier this season. After spending the first two months on the injured list with a shoulder strain, he muddled through his first five starts of the season with a 9.58 ERA. He could either fall back into his 2018 habits, when Freeland finished with a 2.85 ERA and in…
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Comeback attempt falls short for Rockies as Phillies end Colorado’s winning streak
DENVER — As the Rockies have faltered in almost every aspect of the game so far this season, starting pitching has been the one constant for the team. On Saturday, even that group couldn’t deliver. The Rockies fell to the Phillies 7-5, ending Colorado’s three-game winning streak. Entering the game Saturday, the Rockies starters ranked…