Brian Serven’s first at-bat in his MLB career was a memorable one. The former Coachella Valley High School graduate fouled off the first pitch thrown to him by Logan Webb. The ball landed near his parents’ seats, and a fan was able to catch it. Serven’s parents were touched, and they were given the ball …
The Colorado Rockies’ new centerfielder, Garrett Hampson, has a great hit tool and solid speed. His career wRC+ is 67, which is very high considering his limited plate appearances. However, Hampson must make contact to keep his average up. Here are some things to watch for. He ranks fifth overall in sprint speed and is …
Since Alex Colome blew his first save opportunity, Daniel Bard has been closing games for the Rockies. The Coors Field pitchers can blow save opportunities every now and then, but Bard has performed well in his brief stint. He hasn’t walked a batter in his last six appearances, and he owns a 3.12 ERA and …
The Elas Daz home run in the ninth inning lifted the Colorado Rockies past the St. Louis Cardinals. The Rockies were trailing 6-3 with two outs in the ninth. After the Cubs tied the game with a sacrifice fly in the eighth, Daz delivered a two-out RBI single to bring the Rockies within one. Germn …
Sam Hilliard will make his Major League debut on Tuesday against the Boston Red Sox. Hilliard, 23, was selected to the All-Pacific Coast League team on Monday. He hit 35 home runs and drove in 101 runs in the Pacific Coast League. He will play center field for the Colorado Rockies when they take on …
There is some hype surrounding the new addition to the Colorado Rockies’ rotation, but Antonio Senzatela has a few flaws. His fastball is flat and lacks late movement, while his secondary pitches are underdeveloped. Senzatela may be best suited as a reliever if he can improve on those two issues. But that said, he’s still …
The Colorado Rockies have placed LHP Ty Blach on the 15-day injured list and recalled RHP Ryan Feltner from Triple-A Albuquerque. The Rockies also selected infielder Justin Lawrence as the 27th man for today’s doubleheader. The 22-year-old native of Colorado had pitched for the Giants from 2016 to 2018. In his first three seasons with …
The Colorado Rockies are a team with intriguing pieces. German Marquez, a right-handed pitcher, is a solid addition to the rotation. He struck out six and allowed two runs over seven innings. Marquez faced just nine batters during the game and walked one. His ERA is 2.86, but he still threw 111 pitches and walked …
A change in the mechanics of Chad Kuhl’s fastball has helped him improve his strikeout rate and his overall performance. Kuhl threw higher in his career, but now has a lower hand position and a changeup, making him more effective than ever. Despite this, he still struggled to get the ball over the plate. Fortunately, …
The Denver sports scene could use a new star right now. The Broncos are on the longest losing streak in their history, the Avalanche haven’t made the playoffs in seven years, and the Nuggets haven’t been to the postseason since 2013. Charlie Blackmon, a former first round draft pick, is a solid all-star, but the …
