Tag: rockies
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Rockies record longest home losing streak in Coors Field history
On the same day that the Colorado Rockies honored one of their franchise legends with a statue outside Coors Field, they fell to a new low on the baseball diamond within. After the Cleveland Guardians scored three runs in the top of the first inning Sunday, Colorado only put up two of their own the…
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Rockies deal Senzatela, Doyle, Vodnik; hold core for 2-year runway
The Colorado Rockies made a trio of trades on Monday, and each move was made with a grander plan for this season and beyond in mind. After trading relievers Antonio Senzatela and Victor Vodnik plus outfielder Brenton Doyle on Monday, Rockies president of baseball operations Paul DePodesta said that the moves made before the MLB…
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How Colorado’s legalized sports gambling changed the athlete experience: ‘We get way more death threats’
Mickey Moniak removed social media from his phone when he could no longer endure the abuse. In 2023, the ex-Angels outfielder got sent down to Triple-A. Moniak — a former No. 1 overall MLB draft pick who later signed with the Rockies — finally prioritized his mental health over the direct messages and public comments.…
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Rockies trade Halvorsen to Dodgers for Frasso, Vidourek in deadline deal
The Rockies’ first deal of the 2026 trade deadline season changed the look of the Colorado bullpen. On Monday, the Rockies sent reliever Seth Halvorsen to the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for right-hander Nick Frasso, in his second season at Triple-A, and outfielder Landyn Vidourek, who was promoted to Low-A Ontario, California, earlier in…
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Rockies release complete 2027 schedule, wait to see if MLB goes into a lockout
The Rockies on Thursday released their 2027 schedule. However, attach an asterisk by any games you put on your calendar. Colorado is slated to open the 2027 season on the road in San Francisco against the Giants on March 25 and play three games in San Francisco before heading to San Diego for three games…
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Rockies pitcher Acevedo suspended 80 games for positive test under minor league drug program
NEW YORK — Right-hander Domingo Acevedo, a three-year major league veteran pitching with Colorado’s Triple-A Albuquerque Isotopes, was suspended for 80 games Wednesday for a positive test for the performance-enhancing substance stanozolol under the minor league drug program. Acevedo, 32, started this season with Piratas de Campeche in Mexico and signed a minor league contract…
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This MLB trade deadline will be one to watch for Rockies fans | Kevin’s take
This year’s MLB trade deadline has Forrest-Gump-chocolate-box vibes as Rockies fans have no idea what they’re going to get. The deadline hits at 4 p.m. Monday, Aug. 3. Paul DePodesta, Colorado’s president of baseball operations, and Josh Byrnes, the general manager, will have made it through the first trade deadline as leaders of the Rockies’…
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Kroenke Sports named ‘most valuable sports empire’ — again | Sports Business Insider
The Denver Gazette Sports Business Insider is a readers’ guide to understanding the influence of money, politics and power behind their favorite leagues, teams and players. Sports Business Insider: Stan Kroenke remains the most lucrative sports team owner globally in 2026 with a team portfolio valued at over $26 billion. Short version: Kroenke Sports &…
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Troy Johnston, Eury Perez face off at Coors Field as unique bond takes center stage
In rare moments, you don’t need to speak the same language to form a deep bond over a game. Such is the case with Eury Perez of the Miami Marlins and Colorado’s Troy Johnston. The two friends who were once minor league and Marlins teammates will square off on Tuesday at Coors Field as Miami…
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Anatomy of a comeback: How Rockies overcame ninth-inning deficit to stun Red Sox 3-2
Down 2-0 in the bottom of the ninth inning, the odds were not in the Rockies’ favor Monday night at Coors Field. With Boston closer Aroldis Chapman and his 0.83 ERA on the mound and the Red Sox 30-0 when leading after eight innings, Boston had an 87.8% chance of polishing off a victory, according…