Today’s RoxWalkOff win was one of the more interesting games of the year. Most of the scoring occurred in the first 3 innings. CarGo got the Rox off to a great start, photocopying last night’s home run with another on a pitch just off the outside corner. Shown side by side, the similarity in pitch … Continued
On a clear Saturday night in LA where Don Mattingly gave most of his heavy hitters the night off, the Rox got a stellar performance from Jorge de la Rosa that even Scott Oberg couldn’t mess up. DLR fielded a grounder in the 7th twisting his groin awkwardly, we’ll have to wait to see how … Continued
Not much positive on this roadtrip so far. Congrats to Drew Stubbs for getting off the 0-fer list. At least we won’t be seeing Jorge Rondon again anytime soon, he’s been DFA’d after an infinite ERA disaster last night. I think that may have been the strategy, get him off the 40-man and move on. … Continued
It’s the 20th anniversary of the thunderous opening of Coors Field (occurring unusually late in 1995 due to the labor settlement). Walt Weiss brought a few of the oldtimers down to watch BP. No, Tim Hudson wasn’t playing then, it just seems like it. With Mark Ellis and Eric Chavez done, and Barry Zito pending … Continued
Jorge De La Rosa struggled with command, but that didn’t stop the Rockies from handing Walt Weiss, their first year manager, the win at the end of the game. De La Rosa only lasted 4 1/3, giving up four runs on 5 hits. He also walked three, struck out three and threw an HR pitch … Continued
For the second game of the season we will get our first look at Jorge De La Rosa this season. The lefty is making his 2013 debut tonight and the collective breath will be held to see if his Tommy John arm will be ready for prime time. The Rockies dropped the season opener last night, … Continued
September 5, 2020 at 10:13 am on Rockies in 1st place in Rona EraCan we add that they're cursed? It totally figures that they wasted Pillar's inspiring go-ahead slam with a 5-run collapse by the pen. If
September 2, 2020 at 10:17 am on Rockies in 1st place in Rona EraI've pretty much given up on the Rockies. It's totally embarrassing to have visitors come to Coors and rake to the tune of 10
August 30, 2020 at 11:14 am on Rockies in 1st place in Rona EraPadres trade for Trevor Rosenthal, Royals (and former Cards) closer. He's shown this year that he's still got, and the Padres bullpen has been August 20, 2020 at 4:57 pm on Rockies in 1st place in Rona EraTurn out the lights; they’ve done it again, folks. Dodgers and resurgent D-backs on the road... Roster construction and management aside, what in the August 20, 2020 at 3:20 pm on Rockies in 1st place in Rona EraWell, kids, that was fun while it lasted. We are now about to fall back to 1 game over .500 barring a late comeback. August 15, 2020 at 5:30 pm on Rockies in 1st place in Rona EraAnother thing that sticks out - hard to watch Dahl struggle at the plate. He hung his head last night after a few more August 15, 2020 at 9:50 am on Rockies in 1st place in Rona EraDelighted with Freeman's reemergenceDitto BardAgree with playing Hampson regularly!Sear Nolan into your memories, whether or not this is his last rodeo in purpleI'm worried August 13, 2020 at 11:06 am on Rockies in 1st place in Rona EraHey Carp, welcome back. I'm interested in everyone's opinion here on this Rockies season so far. My take: First, the big picture: unless you're