Author: Pat Graham
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Rockies roll into 2nd half behind Story and solid pitching
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save DENVER — The Colorado Rockies are finding their stride behind a shortstop who’s cutting down on his strikeouts, a converted first baseman who’s rediscovering his swing and a rotation that’s turning in quality start after quality start. On top of that, third baseman Nolan Arenado’s…
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Broncos’ Shane Ray will undergo another wrist surgery
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save ENGLEWOOD — Shane Ray’s ailing left wrist needs another surgery. This one could sideline the pass rusher for several months. The Denver Broncos outside linebacker is expected to undergo a fourth operation on the wrist,…
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Pat Bowlen’s daughter told she’s not qualified to run Broncos
ENGLEWOOD — The daughter of Denver Broncos owner Pat Bowlen announced her desire to take over the leadership role of the team and was informed she hasn’t met the criteria. The Pat Bowlen Trust issued a statement Thursday saying Beth Bowlen Wallace “is not capable or qualified at this time.” The team was placed in…
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Peyton Manning stops by as Broncos install simplified offense
ENGLEWOOD — A day after teeing it up with Tiger Woods, Peyton Manning stopped by the Denver Broncos’ on-field workout to check things out. By the end, the five-time NFL MVP quarterback probably had the new playbook deciphered. The schemes have been simplified by offensive coordinator Bill Musgrave and his staff. He wants QB Case Keenum and the rest…
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Crawford keeps up torrid May, helps Giants beat Rockies
DENVER — Brandon Crawford kept up his May hitting surge by lining a pair of singles, Gorkys Hernandez had a diving catch in center field to thwart a rally, and the San Francisco Giants avoided being swept with a 7-4 win over the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday night. Crawford was 2 for 5 with an…
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Iannetta drives in winning run in 10th, Rockies beat Giants
DENVER — Chris Iannetta drove in the winning run with a single up the middle in the 10th inning and the Colorado Rockies beat the San Francisco Giants 6-5 on Monday night in a game delayed 55 minutes by rain. It was Iannetta’s eighth career walk-off RBI and first since May 11, 2016, when he…
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Gray settles down after rough start, Rockies beat Reds
DENVER — Jon Gray turned the page on bad pitches a little faster than usual. That allowed him to salvage his whole night. Gray settled down after a shaky start, pinch-hitter Noel Cuevas came through with a tiebreaking triple in the sixth inning and the Colorado Rockies began a long homestand by beating the Cincinnati Reds 5-4 on…
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Chacin contains his former team, Brewers beat Rockies
DENVER — Lorenzo Cain homered on the first pitch of the game, Jhoulys Chacin kept his former team in check into the sixth inning and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Colorado Rockies 5-2 on Thursday night. Cain lined a fastball from German Marquez to deep center for his second career leadoff homer. The Milwaukee outfielder…
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Angels emphatically end Colorado Rockies’ six-game winning streak
DENVER – Rene Rivera had a big hand in this win even if it was tender and sore after the game. It’s not every day a catcher gets hit by two foul tips in the same inning and in the same spot. Rivera shook off the pain in his right thumb and later hit a…
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Trevor Story’s power, Kyle Freeland’s arm help Rockies hammer Padres
DENVER — Kyle Freeland’s left heel throbbed after being hit by a liner. The pain actually helped him bear down and make some of his best pitches. “I was thinking more about my heel than my mechanics,” Freeland said. Trevor Story hit the second grand slam of his career, Freeland scattered three hits over seven crisp innings and the…