Duane DaPron

Duane DaPron has been involved with amateur and professional baseball for more than 30 years. His experience includes writing as well as statistical compilation of the sport.
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Colorado Rockies

Versatile Michael Toglia shines for Colorado Rockies

by Duane DaPron
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...
Colorado Rockies

Koch gamble pays dividends for Rockies

by Duane DaPron
Matt Koch of the Colorado Rockies has a history of doing the unorthodox in his professional baseball career. The decision by the right-handed...
Colorado Rockies

Rockies: Blach lives his faith despite series of challenges

by Duane DaPron
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...
Colorado Rockies

Elias Diaz All-Star selection historic for Colorado Rockies

by Duane DaPron
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...
Colorado Rockies

Brenton Doyle becoming a regular in Colorado Rockies lineup

by Duane DaPron
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...
Colorado Rockies

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

by Duane DaPron
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...
Colorado Rockies

Alfaro gives Colorado Rockies rare opportunity at catcher

by Duane DaPron
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...
Colorado Rockies

Rockies: Nolan Jones surprised to learn of rookie status

by Duane DaPron
Nolan Jones of the Colorado Rockies received quite a surprise upon reporting to Coors Field recently. Unbeknown to him, the up and coming...
Colorado Rockies

Bud Black to Colorado Rockies revelers: Hold off on one more

by Duane DaPron
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...
Colorado Rockies

Jurickson Profar endures baptism by fire to start season

by Duane DaPron
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...
Los Angeles Dodgers

With departures, Los Angeles Dodgers must retool for 2023

by Duane DaPron
Die-hard fans of the Los Angeles Dodgers may need to have a copy of the team’s 40-man roster in hand for reference when the 2023 MLB season...
New York Yankees

Judge or Goldschmidt: Who was more valuable to his team?

by Duane DaPron
Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees (American League) and Paul Goldschmidt of the St. Louis Cardinals (National League) were named this week as...
Colorado Rockies

3 things that went wrong for the Colorado Rockies in 2022

by Duane DaPron
Key injuries, an inability once again to win on the road, and an underperforming pitching staff all contributed to a disappointing 2022 season for...