Perhaps the biggest name on the free-agent market, George Springer is looking for a big dollar deal. Springer spent his first seven years with the Houston Astros, however, the star outfielder reportedly does not want to return. The 31-year-old is a three-time All-Star, two-time Silver Slugger, and World Series MVP. He has a regular-season career slash line of .270/.361/.491 and … [Read more...] about Potential Landing Spots For George Springer
This Smooth Swinging Lefty Has a Shot at the Hall of Fame
Few players in recent history have exemplified five-tool talent like Carlos González. Known as “CarGo,” González enjoyed a career filled with incredible highlights. These ranged from clutch walk-offs to Gold Glove-worthy plays in the outfield. His time in the big leagues included three All-Star appearances, three Gold Gloves, two Silver Sluggers, a National League batting … [Read more...] about This Smooth Swinging Lefty Has a Shot at the Hall of Fame
Boosting the Rockies Bullpen is Crucial for Contending Potential
If the Colorado Rockies want to contend next season, it starts with their bullpen improving. The Rockies have finished in the bottom five of the league in bullpen ERA every year since 2017. Unsurprisingly, they made the postseason in 2017, ranking 20th with a 4.40 bullpen ERA. Colorado will never finish in the top ten or top five of Major League Baseball in bullpen ERA. But the … [Read more...] about Boosting the Rockies Bullpen is Crucial for Contending Potential
A Homegrown Hero’s Historic Season For the Rockies
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