The Colorado Rockies drafted outfielder Sam Hilliard in the 15th round of the 2015 MLB Draft from Wichita State University. At 6’4″ and 236 lbs, Hilliard’s plus speed and ability to hit for power intrigued the Rockies. In his career, Hilliard has hit .219/.296/.438 and struggled to find his footing in the league due to major strikeout issues. While still striking out at a 35.4% … [Read more...] about Rockies Outfielder Poised for a Stellar 2025 Season
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Daniel Bard To Throw Off Mound In February, Planning To Sign In April
Veteran right-hander Daniel Bard missed the 2024 season after undergoing surgery to repair the flexor tendon in his right elbow. He sat down with Rob Bradford on the Baseball Isn’t Boring Podcast eight months ago to discuss how the injury impacts his mindset, his daily routine and to give an inside look into the life of an injured pitcher. He also suggested within that his … [Read more...] about Daniel Bard To Throw Off Mound In February, Planning To Sign In April
Thursday Rockpile: Who will be the closer in 2025?
Dale Zanine-Imagn Images Colorado Rockies news and links for Thursday, January 16, 2025 Stop me if you’ve heard this before, but Colorado had some bullpen issues last year. I know, what a novel concept, right? This has been a consistent thorn in the Rockies’ collective sides for years now, and even with various attempts to remedy things such as bringing on veteran arms … [Read more...] about Thursday Rockpile: Who will be the closer in 2025?
Colorado Rockies prospect rankings, pre-season 2025: numbers 42-36
Photo by David Durochik/Diamond Images via Getty Images These are the seven players who weren’t quite honorable mentions After revealing the players who appeared on a single ballot and then those who appeared on two or three ballots, it’s time to talk about seven players who were just outside Honorable Mention status as voted by the Purple Row electorate in the … [Read more...] about Colorado Rockies prospect rankings, pre-season 2025: numbers 42-36