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MLB Trade Rumors Rockies star shortstop Trevor Story left today’s game after being hit by a pitch on his right index finger.  During an eighth-inning plate appearances against the Diamondbacks’ Chris Devenski, Story was hit in the hand and appeared to be in notable discomfort.  Story took his base and actually ended up stealing second as part of a double-steal with lead runner Garrett Hampson, but Story was replaced at shortstop in the bottom half of the inning. X-rays were negative on...

When the Rockies announced Jeff Bridich was stepping down as General Manager last Monday, the predominant sentiment expressed by Rockies fandom was hope. Hopeful that the franchise (or owner) was finally ready to pick a clear direction with someone new steering the ship, taking strong actions. Of course, expectations should be tempered when it comes to Dick Monfort. Since he became chairman and CEO of the club in 2011, Monfort has consistently whiffed on handling the front office. In 2012, he ...

Add this share Captured at Park in Marietta, GA, USA — settings: Camera: ILCE-9, focal length: 50mm, SS: 1/320, Aperture: f/2, ISO: 200, Flash: off — by Kevin Lowery State Rep. Matthew Wilson officially launched a historic run for Georgia insurance commissioner today. A win in November 2022 would make him the first openly LGBTQ statewide official in Georgia history. “I’m excited to bring that representation to the statewide ticket this cycle, and I’m particularly excited to bring that...

68 days since pitchers and catchers reported to spring training. 26 days since Opening Day. One day since Jeff Bridich resigned as general manager of the Rockies. Bridich’s resignation, less than a month into the 2021 season, is a signifying moment that enough was enough. Something boiled over so far that Bridich stepped away just 21 games into the 2021 season. His resignation ends 17 consecutive years of franchise loyalty in an immediate act of severed ties when he could have surely stepped ...

Ryan McMahon has always had fairly high upside since coming out of Southern California’s powerhouse Mater Dei High School in 2013. With his balanced swing and athletic six-foot-two-inch frame, there wasn’t much the youngster couldn’t do. Although, there was always the question of his plate discipline as he continued to face better pitching. Fast forward to 2020, and McMahon’s high strikeout rate of 34.2% led to a disappointing shortened third year. To be successful, McMahon would need...

The Rockies have a walking problem. It’s a two-part conundrum: the pitchers give up too many walks and the batters aren’t getting enough. Through 18 games, the Rockies pitchers rank No. 27 in walks dished out per nine innings at 4.33. The starters are worse at 4.48 K/9, with the bullpen, who ranks 18 th at 4.07, actually bringing down the team average. On the flip side, Colorado’s hitters’ 6.7 walk percentage is the worst in the MLB. Beyond the obvious problems of denying the Rockies pu...

Add this share A compromise between the City of Atlanta and the owner of the former Eagle building reduces the scope of a proposal to declare the building a historic landmark. (Photo by Matt Hennie) The City of Atlanta and the owner of two Midtown buildings – including the former home of the Atlanta Eagle – struck a deal to dramatically scale back the scope of an effort to declare the properties historic landmarks.  The terms of the compromise between Doug Young, the city’s assistant dir...

It hasn’t taken long for the 2021 season to begin to sour on everyone. With the Rockies at an MLB-worst record of 4-12, fans online have not been shy to voice their displeasure. Although it seems the fanbase is split on whether or not the team should enter a complete rebuild, the core frustrations of Rockies faithful sit with the ownership and front office. The lack of offseason activity has been one of many points brought against the Rockies. One thing the Rockies did do this last offseason ...

The Colorado Rockies just finished an absolutely brutal California road trip which saw them get swept out of San Francisco and Los Angeles before returning home with their tail between their legs for an eight-game homestand. The Rockies were outscored 29-11 on the trip and have fallen to a major league-worst 3-10 record. This is one of the worst starts in team history and playing the Dodgers seven times in the first 13 games hasn’t helped anyone feel better. But hey, this is the Dodgers we’...

Colorado Rockies news and links for Tuesday, April 13, 2021