Kyle Freeland had a historic season in 2018 while pitching for the Colorado Rockies. It was arguably the best season a pitcher has had for the franchise since Ubaldo Jiménez’s outstanding 2010 campaign. A native of Denver, Colorado, Freeland has a tattoo of mountains on his left arm to honor his home state. He grew up as a Rockies fan and was drafted by the team out of … [Read more...] about A Homegrown Hero’s Historic Season For the Rockies
The Rockies Greatest Single-Season Pitching Feat
In 2010, Ubaldo Jiménez delivered one of the best single-season pitching performances in the history of the Colorado Rockies. From 2006 to 2009, he had a combined ERA of 3.82 over 84 games. Pitching at Coors Field, known for its high altitude, it’s particularly challenging for starting pitchers to maintain an ERA below 4.00. Jiménez managed to achieve this in four out of his … [Read more...] about The Rockies Greatest Single-Season Pitching Feat
Asking “What Could Have Been?” with This HOF Candidate
Not every shortstop prospect has coaches and scouts reaching for the names Ripken, Jeter, and Rodríguez for player comparisons, but Troy Tulowitzki did. Not everyone has the opportunity to play shortstop in the World Series during their first full season, but Tulowitzki did. Most do not receive Rookie of the Year and Most Valuable Player votes during their first full season, … [Read more...] about Asking “What Could Have Been?” with This HOF Candidate
Top Five Colorado Rockies Moments Since 2000
There are numerous options for the Colorado Rockies five greatest moments since 2000. The magical run to the World Series in 2007. Ubaldo Jimenez throwing the first no-hitter in team history. A bloodied Nolan Arenado rounding the bases after a walk-off grand slam against the San Francisco Giants on Father’s Day. The list goes on and on, but this article will attempt to narrow … [Read more...] about Top Five Colorado Rockies Moments Since 2000
Rockies Exploring Intriguing Option at Second Base
The Colorado Rockies are looking at an intriguing option at second base to replace recently non-tendered second baseman Brendan Rodgers. Per MLB insider Thomas Harding, the Rockies have shown interest in free-agent second baseman Thairo Estrada. Estrada is a six-year veteran who has spent the past four seasons with the San Francisco Giants. The Rockies are looking for a veteran … [Read more...] about Rockies Exploring Intriguing Option at Second Base