Tag: warren schaeffer
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The Rockies’ good, bad and ugly as Hunter Goodman enters All-Star Game | Kevin’s take
Relative to the low expectations outside the organization, the Rockies’ season so far has been a mixed bag. It adds a highlight when catcher Hunter Goodman plays in Tuesday’s All-Star Game in Philadelphia. Make no mistake: Goodman deserved to be Colorado’s representative at the Midsummer Classic. The 26-year-old catcher earned the right to his spot…
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How Rockies stack up with NL West with 10 division games directly ahead | Kevin’s take
For the Rockies, Friday begins the final push before the break accompanying this year’s MLB All-Star Game. It’s also a stretch that is filled with possibilities, potential and possibly pitfalls. When the San Francisco Giants arrive at Coors Field to kick off a three-game series Friday night, it starts a 10-game stretch against National League…
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Mark Kiszla: Rockies need to do right by Kyle Freeland and trade him to contender
After 10 years, the Rockies need to set Kyle free. Hasn’t the bravest pitcher in franchise history suffered enough? Colorado native and starting pitcher Kyle Freeland is the best of us. He’s strong and stoic. Proud of this state and passionate about his work. K-Free wears his heart on the purple-pinstripe sleeve on the uniform…
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Rockies GM Josh Byrnes ‘encouraged’ by progress — as Colorado stuns Red Sox with late rally | Kevin’s take
On Wednesday when the Rockies wrap up their three-game series with the Boston Red Sox at Coors Field, it will mark Colorado’s 81st game of the season. Preparing to hit the middle of a 162-game schedule in a year when the Rockies are trying to shake off the ghosts of last year’s 119-loss season, has…
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Rockies snap 10-game Wrigley Field losing streak, but bullpen woes hover over late innings
CHICAGO — The high-leverage arms for the Rockies also have high ERAs in recent outings. That’s a big problem that has shown up at the wrong time. Including Colorado’s 5-4 late meltdown inside the friendly confines of Wrigley Field Monday night, the Rockies are 22-5 this season when leading after eight innings. Those five losses…
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Kickin’ It with Kiz: Why ‘Flo’ Balogun is U.S. soccer hero by happy accident
The USMNT’s 4-1 rout of Paraguay in the World Cup opener reminded me of quarterback Peyton Manning’s glory days running the Broncos offense. – R., football/futbol nut Kiz: A U.S. soccer star was born Friday night. Striker Folarin Balogun became the first American player to score twice in a World Cup match in nearly a…
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One year into Warren Schaeffer era, Rockies show signs of progress behind new culture | Kevin’s take
What a year it has been. When the Rockies take the field at PNC Park on Tuesday night, it will mark one year since Warren Schaeffer managed his first game with the team. It’s been a year filled with changes within the franchise, from minority ownerships to the front office to the roster. Schaeffer, however,…
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One year into Warren Schaeffer era, Rockies show signs of progress behind new culture | Kevin’s take
What a year it has been. When the Rockies take the field at PNC Park on Tuesday night, it will mark one year since Warren Schaeffer managed his first game with the team. It’s been a year filled with changes within the franchise, from minority ownerships to the front office to the roster. Schaeffer, however,…
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One year into Warren Schaeffer era, Rockies show signs of progress behind new culture | Kevin’s take
What a year it has been. When the Rockies take the field at PNC Park on Tuesday night, it will mark one year since Warren Schaeffer managed his first game with the team. It’s been a year filled with changes within the franchise, from minority ownerships to the front office to the roster. Schaeffer, however,…
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One year into Warren Schaeffer era, Rockies show signs of progress behind new culture | Kevin’s take
What a year it has been. When the Rockies take the field at PNC Park on Tuesday night, it will mark one year since Warren Schaeffer managed his first game with the team. It’s been a year filled with changes within the franchise, from minority ownerships to the front office to the roster. Schaeffer, however,…