Much of the attention surrounding the Colorado Rockies behind the plate heading into the 2017 season has focused on Tony Wolters and Tom Murphy. And that’s with good reason, of course. The duo is expected to split time behind the plate as Colorado’s main catchers this season. However, as was evidenced on Monday in a…
via Colorado Rockies Pleased With Depth and Talent at Catcher — Rox Pile
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — It has been an impressive spring thus far for Rockies infielder Mark Reynolds. The nine-year veteran enters his second season with the Rockies, looking to crack the Opening Day roster. Through seven games, Reynolds has two doubles and an RBI while hitting .400. He has struck out six times in 15 at…
via Mark Reynolds off to a strong start this spring for Rockies — The Denver Post
While the Colorado Rockies are hard at work down in Scottsdale, Ariz., their front office is putting in the hours as well. On Tuesday, they announced that the have finalized the one-year contracts of 25 players. The #Rockies announced today that the following 25 one-year player contracts have been finalized for the 2017 season. pic.twitter.com/3um85yuhQN…
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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Greg Holland threw at between 91 mph and 92 mph in his second simulated of game of spring training, down from 96 mph during his best years with the Kansas City Royals. “I felt good and the ball was coming out of my hands,” Holland said after Tuesday’s session. “This time…
via Holland Throws 91-92 MPH In 2nd Rockies Simulated Game — CBS Denver
Rockies 10, Dodgers 9, At Salt River Fields SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — The Rockies received a solid three innings from starter Tyler Chatwood and belted four homers, two by Pat Valaika, but they still had to hold on to beat the Los Angeles 10-9 Monday afternoon. The Dodgers scored seven runs in the last two innings,…
via Tyler Chatwood sharp as Rockies slam four homers, hang on to beat Dodgers — The Denver Post
Colorado Rockies fans, it’s time to meet Pat Valaika, your spring training home run leader as the calendar turns to March 7. Valaika, a 24-year-old utility infielder, crushed his second and third homers of spring training in Monday afternoon’s win over the Los Angeles Dodgers at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick. Serving as Colorado’s…
via Colorado Rockies: Pat Valaika Talks Home Runs and Outlook — Rox Pile
(The Sports Xchange) – Colorado Rockies outfielder David Dahl will be sidelined for at least two weeks due to a stress reaction in his rib cage. Dahl underwent further medical evaluation on Monday that revealed his injury. He had been sidelined while dealing with discomfort in his upper back. The 22-year-old Dahl, expected to compete…
via Rockies OF Dahl Sidelined After Rib Cage Stress Reaction — CBS Denver
Greg Holland threw his second simulated game for the Colorado Rockies on Monday morning at their spring training facility in Scottsdale, Ariz. The right-handed reliever, signed in the offseason, missed the 2016 season after undergoing Tommy John surgery. Radar guns had him throwing at 91-92 miles per hour. However, Colorado manager Bud Black says there’s…
via Colorado Rockies: Greg Holland Throws Second Simulated Game — Rox Pile
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — The good news on Rockies injured outfielder David Dahl? Manager Bud Black hopes that Dahl will be able to play in Cactus League games toward the end of spring training. The undetermined news? The team is still trying to figure out exactly what is causing the 23-year-old discomfort in his upper back.…
With Nolan Arenado officially on his way to Team USA to compete in the World Baseball Classic, a big question becomes who will be taking his place at third base for the Colorado Rockies during his absence. As is normally the case in spring training, several players will be getting some time in at the…
via Colorado Rockies: Who Will Play Third Base in Arenado’s Absence? — Rox Pile
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