Author: Danielle Allentuck
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2023 Colorado Rockies preview: Rockies starters, after second-highest ERA in 2022, believe better things are coming
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — The Rockies’ starters ended 2022 with the second-highest ERA in MLB. They believe 2023, despite having the same five guys on the mound, will be different. They know they need to be better if the team has any chance of competing and have made it a point of emphasis since the first…
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Ezequiel Tovar, mature beyond his years, primed to be next Colorado Rockies star shortstop
In the 30th season of Rockies baseball, the Denver Gazette sports team breaks down their outlook for the ’23 season. Chris Schmaedeke, Danielle Allentuck and Luke Zahlmann discuss the gloomy picture for the Rockies after a slew of preseason injuries and NL West moves that leave the team in a familiar spot; looking up in…
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Danielle’s MLB Insider: Meet the person who kept the Rockies analytics department running
Every Tuesday, Denver Gazette Rockies beat writer Danielle Allentuck takes you around Major League Baseball: Around MLB —The Yankees have a new shortstop. Introducing 21-year-old Anthony Volpe, who will make his debut in pinstripes on opening day. —The following players who were with Colorado last year but were either released, traded or not re-signed are…
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Connor Seabold, Gavin Hollowell battling for Rockies’ final bullpen spot
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Connor Seabold hasn’t been a reliever since his college days at Cal State-Fullerton. Making that transition, though, could be the key to landing a spot on the Rockies’ opening day roster. Seabold, acquired from the Red Sox in January, is one of two relievers in contention for the final spot in the…
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Mike Moustakas, with some help from a boxing legend, makes Rockies opening day team
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — After three years of injuries, Mike Moustakas needed to try something new to get his career back on track. He had only played in 106 games since 2019 due to a series of lower body injuries, causing the Reds to release him in January. Suddenly a free agent, Moustakas knew he had his work…
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Germán Márquez to start for Colorado Rockies on Opening Day
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — No pitcher has ever taken the mound on Opening Day for the Rockies more than twice in their career. Until March 30. Germán Márquez will get the start on Opening Day against the Padres, his third time doing so. He also got the honor in 2020 and 2021. He gave up only…
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Rockies notebook: Alan Trejo rejoins camp, Jurickson Profar, reliever battles
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Alan Trejo and Team Mexico didn’t reach their ultimate goal of winning the World Baseball Classic. It was still, Trejo said, the most exciting thing he’s ever been a part of. Mexico made it to the semifinal — a first for the country — and Trejo shined on defense, garnering international attention…
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The Rockies lost a generation of pitching prospects. Is this next wave the answer?
Prospects Jaden Hill and Gabriel Hughes headline the Rockies starting pitching hopes.
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Danielle’s MLB Insider: Las Vegas, WBC moments, prospects take the stage
Every Tuesday, Denver Gazette Rockies beat writer Danielle Allentuck takes you around Major League Baseball: Around MLB It’s been a rough spring for injuries, and players participating in the World Baseball Classic got the worst of it. Mets superstar closer Edwin Díaz hurt his knee while celebrating Puerto Rico’s win over the Dominican Republic on…
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Colorado Rockies to sign veteran outfielder Jurickson Profar
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — The Rockies are signing veteran outfielder Jurickson Profar to a one-year deal, a major league source said, giving them needed outfield depth after a slew of injuries. The deal is pending a physical. Profar is not currently in the U.S., and it’s not known yet if he’ll be ready in time for…