Author: Danielle Allentuck
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Soundtracks of the Colorado Rockies: Listen to every player’s walk-up song
The new MLB rules may have shortened the length songs can play for, but walk-up tunes aren’t going anywhere. Every player gets to pick a song to come out to. Have a listen to the one’s the Colorado Rockies selected this year: RHP Daniel Bard, “Stranglehold,” by Ted Nugent RHP Jake Bird, “Jungle,” by Commons…
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Danielle’s MLB Insider: Daniel Bard is changing the game for the better
Every Tuesday, Denver Gazette Rockies beat writer Danielle Allentuck takes you around Major League Baseball: Around MLB -The Padres locked up another key piece of their team, agreeing to a seven-year, $80 million extension with Jake Cronenworth. -After opening weekend, the Rays, Twins and Rangers are the only undefeated teams remaining. *** Let’s catch up…
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Jurickson Profar, after visa complications, finally takes the field with the Rockies
SAN DIEGO — Hensley “Bam Bam” Meulens still recalls the first time he saw Jurickson Profar play. Meulens, a Curacao native, used to travel around the island teaching free clinics. Profar attended one at his local park, and Meulens said he knew right away that Profar had what it took to make it big. He…
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Colorado Rockies suffer first loss of season behind poor performance from starter José Ureña
SAN DIEGO — The Colorado Rockies pitching rotation depth was a question mark entering the season. And after just the third game, it’s easy to see why. José Ureña gave up four runs in 2 1/3 innings, putting the Rockies so deep in a hole that even a mid-game offensive surge couldn’t dig them out.…
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Kyle Freeland leads Colorado Rockies to another win over the San Diego Padres
SAN DIEGO — Spring training is six weeks for one group and one group only … starting pitchers. While position players and relievers can come together in about three weeks, it’s the starters who require the time to safely ramp up to full length. When Kyle Freeland left camp to compete for Team USA in…
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C.J. Cron leads the way as Colorado Rockies beat San Diego Padres on Opening Day
SAN DIEGO • On paper, the Padres and Rockies seem destined for different things this season. The Padres are chasing a World Series title, running out a star-studded lineup with Juan Soto, Manny Machado and Xander Bogaerts as their 2-3-4 punch. The Rockies are crossing their fingers they hit .500, stuck between an aging lineup and…
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Colorado Rockies closer Daniel Bard to begin season on injured list
SAN DIEGO — Rockies closer Daniel Bard entered spring training out of sync. In a normal year, he may have been able to work things out. But he went to the World Baseball Classic in March, where, on an international stage, he had a bad performance and even hit José Altuve, injuring one of the…
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Rockies Preview: 2023 Promotions schedule
Interested in a snazzy new bobblehead for your collection? How about a 30th anniversary hat? Here’s the Rockies’ 2023 promotion schedule, with all the giveaways listed below. April 6 vs. Nationals: Magnet schedule April 9 vs. Nationals: 30th anniversary commemorative pennant May 28 vs. Mets: 30th anniversary baseball card set June 11 vs. Padres: 30th…
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Rockies Preview: Trade Deadline, major series and other important dates
March 30: Opening Day in San Diego. The Rockies will start the season against the Padres at Petco Park. They’ll pay four games there, then head north to face another NL West competitor in Los Angeles. April 6: Home Opener. The party begins at Coors Field at 2 p.m. as the Rockies take on the Nationals.…
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2023 Colorado Rockies preview: Opening Day roster
The Colorado Rockies open the 2023 season at the San Diego Padres Thursday. The 26 players who are expected to be on the roster: Starters: RHP Germán Márquez LHP Kyle Freeland LHP Austin Gomber RHP José Ureña RHP Ryan Feltner Relievers: RHP Daniel Bard RHP Dinelson Lamet RHP Pierce Johnson LHP Brent Suter RHP Justin…