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Versatile Michael Toglia shines in second season for Colorado Rockies

Duane DaPron — Mon, 21 Aug 2023 13:00:24 +0000

Michael Toglia of the Colorado Rockies has no preference whether he is stationed at first base or in the outfield. For Toglia, a 2019 first-round draft choice (23rd overall pick) who is now in his second year in the Majors with the Colorado Rockies, his versatility on defense is proving beneficial. “Versatility is the name […]

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Matt Koch gamble pays dividends for Colorado Rockies

Duane DaPron — Sun, 20 Aug 2023 11:00:18 +0000

Matt Koch of the Colorado Rockies has a history of doing the unorthodox in his professional baseball career. The decision by the right-handed reliever to elect free agency in the fall of 2022 after spending a year in the Seattle Mariners organization has ended up reaping big dividends for the Rox. Matt Koch has the […]

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Colorado Rockies: Ty Blach lives his faith despite series of challenges

Duane DaPron — Sat, 19 Aug 2023 22:15:01 +0000

While he was in Triple-A on the way to the Major Leagues, Ty Blach of the Colorado Rockies earned the nickname, “The Preacher.” The nickname has stuck with the left-hander to this day and is a testament to how the Denver native and fifth-round draft choice by the San Francisco Giants in 2012 continues to […]

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All-Star selection for Elias Diaz proves historic for Colorado Rockies

Duane DaPron — Mon, 03 Jul 2023 01:00:36 +0000

Elias Diaz of the Colorado Rockies not only earned his first MLB All-Star Game selection Sunday but also made history for his franchise. Named as a reserve for the Midsummer Classic, which will be played July 11 at T-Mobile Park in Seattle, Diaz becomes the first catcher in the 30-year history of the Colorado Rockies […]

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Rookie Brenton Doyle becoming a regular in Colorado Rockies lineup

Duane DaPron — Sun, 02 Jul 2023 09:00:58 +0000

Brenton Doyle is making the most of his opportunity to play an integral role with the Colorado Rockies in 2023. With early-season injuries to veterans Charlie Blackmon, Kris Bryant and Randal Grichuk, Doyle was summoned to plug glaring vacancies in Colorado’s outfield. And once the native of Warrenton, Va., was inserted into the Colorado Rockies […]

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Jurickson Profar, Ezequiel Tovar set the table for Colorado Rockies at top of lineup

Duane DaPron — Sat, 01 Jul 2023 22:00:31 +0000

Jurickson Profar and Ezequiel Tovar of the Colorado Rockies know something about setting the table. And it has nothing to do with anything in the kitchen. Rather the pair of performers are complementing each other at the top of the Colorado Rockies lineup by getting on base to help ignite the team’s offense whether it […]

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Jorge Alfaro presents Colorado Rockies with rare opportunity at catcher

Duane DaPron — Fri, 30 Jun 2023 19:00:54 +0000

The arrival of Jorge Alfaro on June 15 has presented the Colorado Rockies with a rare opportunity. Jorge Alfaro is one of three catchers on the active roster for the Colorado Rockies Alfaro’s addition in Denver, just five days after he had signed a Minor League contract with the club, gives Colorado three catchers on […]

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Colorado Rockies: Nolan Jones surprised to learn of rookie status for 2023

Duane DaPron — Thu, 29 Jun 2023 00:45:46 +0000

Nolan Jones of the Colorado Rockies received quite a surprise upon reporting to Coors Field recently. Unbeknown to him, the up and coming infielder-outfielder of the Colorado Rockies, learned that — although now in his second year in Major League Baseball —Jones has been deemed to retain rookie-eligible status for the 2023 campaign. “I didn’t […]

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Bud Black to Colorado Rockies revelers: Hold off on the “one mores”

Duane DaPron — Sat, 08 Apr 2023 00:00:06 +0000

Colorado Rockies manager Bud Black has a few words of advice for fans who like to partake in their favorite beverages at Denver establishments prior to home games this season at Coors Field. “With the pitch clock, you are going to see games like today that are well-pitched, very few walks and it (the game) […]

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Colorado Rockies: Jurickson Profar endures baptism by fire to start 2023 season

Duane DaPron — Fri, 07 Apr 2023 13:00:14 +0000

For Jurickson Profar of the Colorado Rockies, it has been a baptism by fire start to the 2023 Major League Baseball season. A veteran of nine professional seasons, Profar was a late addition to the Rockies roster, signing a one-year contract on March 21 for the 2023 campaign. Jurickson Profar, now with Colorado Rockies, notched […]

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