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Thomas Shea-Imagn Images Game 3, baby! There’s only one game to be played today, and it's a good one - win or go home. The Mets took a series lead after winning game one, but a late-inning home run propelled the Brewers into a game two victory last night. Now the two squads will match up in the decisive third game to claim the final spot in the Division Series. Will … [Read more...] about MLB Wild Card Day 3 Game Thread

Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images Colorado Rockies news and links for Friday, October 4, 2024 It’s that time of year again — that time when Rockies fans look at the final attendance numbers. It’s become a perennial tradition like no other. A ritual where we see if the team’s depressing record had any impact on attendance at Coors Field. If the numbers drop enough, … [Read more...] about Friday Rockpile: Rockies attendance down slightly again in 2024

Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images It turns out walks (and a lack of run support) will haunt You’re reading the 2024 edition of Ranking the Rockies, where we take a look back at the season had by every player to play for the Rockies in 2024. The purpose of this list is to provide a snapshot of the player in context. The “Ranking” is an organizing principle that’s … [Read more...] about Ranking the Rockies: No. 50, Dakota Hudson

Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images Will there be a clean sweep in the Wild Card round? It was an exciting first day of the postseason as the Wild Card rounds got underway. Now, teams that won yesterday are going for the two-game sweep while the losers are fighting for their lives to force a third game on Thursday. Here’s what is going on today: Detroit Tigers @ Houston … [Read more...] about MLB Wildcard Day 2 game thread

Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images Colorado Rockies news and links for Thursday, October 3, 2024 What goes into choosing the perfect manager? Is it their knowledge of the intricacies of baseball? The deeper understanding of team relationships? Their resumé of coaching success? It’s probably a combination all of those, but that ain’t what we’re talking about today. Throw out your … [Read more...] about Thursday Rockpile: Students turned masters: Ranking Rockies managers by their playing careers