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Brenton Doyle Brenton Doyle Slated for leadoff spot
Wed, Dec 11, 2024, 10:06 AM
Rockies manager Bud Black said Wednesday that he plans to bat Doyle leadoff next season, Patrick Lyons of JustBaseball.com reports.
Analysis: The Rockies' primary leadoff hitter in 2024, Charlie Blackmon, is now retired, and it appears Black will put Doyle at the top of the batting order in 2025 rather than Ezequiel Tovar, who made the second-most starts at leadoff last season. Doyle doesn't have strong on-base skills with a career .289 OBP (.317 in 2024), but settling in as the Rockies' leadoff hitter will nonetheless boost his runs scored outlook. Tovar seems likely to be used in the two hole. |
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Thairo Estrada Thairo Estrada Nabs one-year deal with Colorado
Tue, Dec 10, 2024, 2:13 PM
The Rockies agreed to a one-year, $3.25 million contract with Estrada on Tuesday, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Estrada slashed only .217/.247/.343 over 96 games for the Giants in 2024 and finished the season off the 40-man roster. However, the 28-year-old infielder hit .266/.319/.408 while averaging 14 home runs and 22 stolen bases from 2022 to 2023. He should slot in at second base for the Rockies and immediately gains some fantasy appeal playing half his games at Coors Field. The deal includes a mutual option for 2026 with a $750,000 buyout. |
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Austin Nola Austin Nola Lands with Rockies
Sun, Dec 8, 2024, 3:20 PM
Nola signed a minor-league deal Sunday that includes an invitation to spring training with the Rockies, Ari Alexander of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Analysis: Nola was in the Royals' organization in 2024 and spent about a week in the majors without appearing in a game. With Drew Romo and Jacob Stallings in the mix, it's unlikely that Nola will play a significant role for the Rockies in 2025. |
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Kyle Farmer Kyle Farmer Headed to Colorado
Fri, Nov 22, 2024, 9:43 PM
Farmer agreed to a one-year contract with the Rockies on Friday, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.
Analysis: Farmer's mutual option for 2025 was declined by the Twins on Oct. 31, causing the 34-year-old shortstop to enter free agency after spending the last two seasons in Minnesota. He mostly served in a reserve role in 2024 behind Carlos Correa, and across 242 plate appearances in 107 regular-season games, Farmer slashed .214/.293/.353 with five home runs and 25 RBI. Farmer will likely serve a similar role in Colorado behind the 23-year-old Ezequiel Tovar. |
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Sam Hilliard Sam Hilliard Avoids arbitration with Colorado
Fri, Nov 22, 2024, 5:52 PM
Hilliard agreed to a one-year, $1 million contract with the Rockies on Friday to avoid arbitration, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: The 30-year-old finished the 2024 campaign as a regular in Colorado's outfield, so it's not a major surprise he was tendered a contract for 2025. Hilliard played in 58 big-league games and had 10 home runs with a .239/.305/.507 slash line, though he also struck out at a 35.4 percent clip. |
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Lucas Gilbreath Lucas Gilbreath Agrees to terms with Rox
Fri, Nov 22, 2024, 5:41 PM
Gilbreath agreed to a one-year, $785,000 contract with the Rockies on Friday to avoid arbitration, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Injuries limited Gilbreath to just three big-league appearances in 2024, during which he allowed six earned runs in only one total inning. He'll presumably be ready for the start of the new season and look to bounce back with a season that more accurately reflects his career 4.36 ERA. |
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Jacob Stallings Jacob Stallings Re-ups with Colorado
Wed, Nov 20, 2024, 12:58 PM
The Rockies re-signed Stallings on Wednesday to a one-year, $2 million contract with a $2 million mutual option for 2026.
Analysis: Stallings declined his portion of a mutual option for 2025 earlier this month but is now back in Colorado on a new deal. The veteran catcher slashed .263/.357/.453 with nine homers over 82 games for the Rockies in 2024. Stallings will likely share catching duties with Drew Romo in 2025, although Hunter Goodman could also be in the mix. |
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Jack O'Loughlin Jack O'Loughlin Receives NRI from Colorado
Thu, Nov 14, 2024, 3:46 PM
The Rockies signed O'Loughlin to a minor-league contract Thursday that includes an invitation to spring training, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports.
Analysis: O'Loughlin, 24, reached the big leagues for the first time in 2024 with the Athletics, allowing five runs over 9.2 innings. He split time between the rotation and bullpen at hitter-friendly Triple-A Las Vegas, holding a 6.04 ERA and 80:34 K:BB across 73 frames. The lefty could compete for a swingman role with the Rockies but is likely to begin the season at Triple-A Albuquerque. |
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Jimmy Herget Jimmy Herget Claimed by Colorado
Fri, Nov 8, 2024, 1:57 PM
The Rockies claimed Herget off waivers from the Cubs on Friday.
Analysis: Herget has now gone from Atlanta to Chicago and now Colorado since September. The righty was one of the better relievers in the American League in 2022 with the Angels when he posted a 2.48 ERA and 0.91 WHIP while notching nine saves, but he has a 4.57 ERA and 1.38 WHIP over the last two seasons and has spent substantial time in the minors. |
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Owen Miller Owen Miller Shipped to Colorado
Sat, Nov 2, 2024, 1:18 PM
The Brewers traded Miller to the Rockies on Saturday in exchange for cash, Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
Analysis: Miller spent the majority of 2024 with Triple-A Nashville, where he slashed .274/.353/.382 with 36 RBI across 385 plate appearances. He'll have a better chance of getting back to the majors as part of the Rockies organization, though he will first need to be added to the 40-man roster. |
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Sam Hilliard Sam Hilliard Provides lone run in loss
Sun, Sep 29, 2024, 7:58 PM
Hilliard went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Sunday's 2-1 loss to the Dodgers.
Analysis: Hilliard opened the scoring with a second-inning homer, but that was the lone run the Rockies could muster in the season finale. This was Hilliard's 10th homer of the campaign, five of which he hit over his last 15 games of the year. He added a .239/.305/.507 slash line with 27 RBI, 26 runs scored and five stolen bases over 158 plate appearances. |
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Ryan Feltner Ryan Feltner Scoreless outing in finale
Sun, Sep 29, 2024, 7:02 PM
Feltner (arm) allowed two hits and two walks while striking out three over six scoreless innings in a no-decision versus the Dodgers on Sunday.
Analysis: Feltner received just one run of support, and the Rockies' bullpen couldn't hold the lead. He posted four quality starts and came up just one out shy in his other outing in September, ending the year on a positive note after battling injuries in August. Feltner ends 2024 with a 4.49 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 138:52 K:BB over 162.1 innings across 30 starts, though he also took a poor 3-10 record in what was still his best major-league campaign to date. |
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Brenton Doyle Brenton Doyle Sitting again Sunday
Sun, Sep 29, 2024, 1:20 PM
Doyle is not in Sunday's lineup against the Dodgers.
Analysis: He sat out Saturday too, so Doyle might be a little banged up to close the season. Charlie Blackmon is starting in center field and leading off. |
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Brendan Rodgers Brendan Rodgers Still out Sunday
Sun, Sep 29, 2024, 1:19 PM
Rodgers (hamstring) is not in Sunday's lineup against the Dodgers.
Analysis: Rodgers appeared off the bench in Saturday's game after being scratched from the lineup, but he'll remain out of the starting nine in the finale. Aaron Schunk will start at second base and bat eighth. |
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Ryan Feltner Ryan Feltner Confirmed for Sunday's start
Sun, Sep 29, 2024, 10:05 AM
Feltner (arm) is listed as Sunday's starter against the Dodgers.
Analysis: He exited Tuesday's start against the Cardinals due to cramping in his right arm after throwing just one pitch in the seventh inning, but it wasn't serious enough to prevent him from staying on turn for his final start of the season. Feltner will be pitching in Coors Field, where the 28-year-old righty has a 5.53 ERA and 1.49 WHIP in 71.2 innings this season. |
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Ezequiel Tovar Ezequiel Tovar Stays hot with three hits
Sun, Sep 29, 2024, 9:09 AM
Tovar went 3-for-4 with a solo homer in Saturday's loss to the Dodgers.
Analysis: Tovar singled in his first trip to the plate before launching a 429-foot solo homer in the bottom of the third inning. The shortstop went on to reach base three times in the contest, tallying at least three hits for the 16th time this season. Tovar has also posted multiple knocks and at least one RBI in each of his last three games, while the long ball was his 26th on the campaign. |
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Antonio Senzatela Antonio Senzatela Roughed up in loss
Sun, Sep 29, 2024, 8:38 AM
Senzatela (0-1) took the loss against the Dodgers on Saturday, allowing seven runs (six earned) on six hits and four walks over 4.1 innings. He struck out three.
Analysis: Senzatela managed to get through the first inning unscathed before being charged with at least one run in each of the next four frames. The six earned runs allowed marked a season high for Senzatela, who's failed to make it through five innings in two of his three starts on the campaign. He also issued a season-high four walks Saturday and he's now given up multiple free passes in all three of his outings in 2024. |
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Brenton Doyle Brenton Doyle Sitting down Saturday
Sat, Sep 28, 2024, 5:35 PM
Doyle isn't in Colorado's lineup for Saturday's game against the Dodgers.
Analysis: Doyle will stay put in the Rockies' dugout to begin Saturday's contest after going 0-for-2 with a walk and stolen base during Friday's loss. While he sits, Nolan Jones, Sam Hilliard and Jake Cave will start across the outfield. |
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Brendan Rodgers Brendan Rodgers Hamstring issues return
Sat, Sep 28, 2024, 5:32 PM
Rodgers was scratched from the lineup ahead of Saturday's game versus the Dodgers due to left hamstring soreness.
Analysis: Rodgers missed two games earlier in the week due to left hamstring problems before returning to action Friday, and his injury will now cause him to sit down once again. Aaron Schunk will fill in as Colorado's second baseman and may be in line for another start Sunday if Rodgers is unable to play in the season finale. |
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Brenton Doyle Brenton Doyle Nabs steal No. 30
Sat, Sep 28, 2024, 8:51 AM
Doyle went 0-for-2 with a walk and a stolen base in Friday's 11-4 loss to the Dodgers.
Analysis: It was hardly an impressive effort, but Doyle's fourth-inning pilfer was his 30th of the season. The 26-year-old has put together a breakout campaign, slashing .260/.317/.446 through 149 games with 23 homers, 72 RBI and 82 runs in addition to his 30-for-35 performance on the basepaths. He's also shaved nearly 10 points off his strikeout rate, dropping from 35.0 percent last year to 25.4 percent. Doyle heads into 2025 as one of the centerpieces of the Rockies' offense. |
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