Tag: baseball
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Colorado Rockies’ Garrett Hampson uses leadoff spot as chance to show off signature speed
DENVER — Before Garrett Hampson’s first game hitting in the leadoff spot this season April 7, his mother sent him a text telling him to be aggressive. He took it to heart. That night, he stole three bases, a career high. “She’s always texting me good luck,” Hampson said about his mother, who watches most…
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Colorado Rockies sign veteran pitchers Ivan Nova and Chris Rusin
The Colorado Rockies signed veteran pitchers Ivan Nova and Chris Rusin to minor league contracts. Manager Bud Black stressed that the pair, who will report to extended spring training, must prove themselves in order to earn a big-league promotion. “This is not a precursor for them to be here,” Black said prior to Tuesday’s night’s…
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Colorado Rockies drop another game as Giants complete the series sweep
A shaky first inning for Germán Márquez turned into a solid outing, but, for the third day in a row, the offense didn’t back up the starting pitcher. The Rockies fell to the host Giants 4-0, dropping their third straight as the Giants swept the series. Márquez gave up a two-run home run in the…
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Denver landed MLB All-Star Game thanks to Polis’ and Hancock’s hustle
It was no accident that Denver’s Coors Field landed this summer’s All-Star Game after Major League Baseball pulled the event from Atlanta over recent changes to Georgia’s voting laws. But the feat had more to do with preparation and hustle — and possibly the Mile High City’s high, dry air — than the state’s election…
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MLB All-Star Game to be hosted by Colorado Rockies at Coors Field in July
The Major League Baseball All-Star Game will be hosted by the Colorado Rockies on July 13 at Coors Field, baseball officially announced Tuesday. The game was originally scheduled to take place in Atlanta, but was moved from the state after Georgia passed new laws critics say restricts voting access. “Major League Baseball is grateful to…
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Rockies to host limited number of fans at Coors Field starting with Opening Day
The Colorado Rockies announced Friday that a limited number of fans will be allowed at Coors Field this upcoming season. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment approved a variance the team applied for that will allow 12,500 fans, or 25% capacity, into the stands starting when the season starts April 1 against the…
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Colorado Rockies press conference about the Nolan Arenado trade
Colorado Rockies owner Dick Monfort and general manager Jeff Brdick answer questions about the trade of star third baseman Nolan Arenado to St. Louis.
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Fall sports in Colorado Springs restarting with smaller teams, creative solutions amid coronavirus concerns
Thousands of athletes taking to Colorado Springs fields and courts for recreational fall sports will play on smaller teams in front of limited crowds — steps meant to ensure the safety of those anxious to return to the games they love. While many leagues are seeing lower registrations this fall, many families and athletes are eager…
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PHOTOS | Colorado Rockies’ 2020 home opener
The Rockies ninth-inning rally falls short as the Padres win 8-7 in the home opener at Coors Field without the fans. Photos By Christian Murdock