APRIL 3, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
COLORADO ROCKIES 61-101 · 5TH IN NL WEST
61-101 · 5TH IN NL WEST
Next Week in Fantasy Baseball: Get Rowdy, an uneven two start week for Germán Márquez, welcome Jonathan India and more Al Melchior identifies the matchups in the week ahead that fantasy managers should look to exploit, like Rowdy Tellez's seven-game slate.
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APRIL 3, 2021 • MLB.COM
How to win $5,000 – twice – on FOX's MLB Opening Weekend doubleheader
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Won't start Friday Diaz is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Dodgers.
Impact Diaz went 1-for-4 with a pair of strikeouts Opening Day and will head to the bench for Friday's contest. Dom Nunez will start behind the plate and bat eighth in the second game of the season.
APRIL 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Not starting Friday Hampson is out of the lineup for Friday's game versus the Dodgers.
Impact Hampson started in center field Opening Day and will head to the bench after going 1-for-3 with two runs, one RBI and one walk. Chris Owings will start in center field Friday with right-hander Trevor Bauer on the mound for Los Angeles.
APRIL 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Scores twice on Opening Day Cron went 2-for-4 with two runs and a double in Thursday's 8-5 win over the Dodgers.
Impact The first baseman was an offensive catalyst for Colorado, hitting a leadoff single in his team's go-ahead, two-run sixth inning. Cron struggled considerably in 2020 with Detroit, but perhaps the change of scenery will restore his offensive value. Hitting fifth in the order behind Trevor Story and Charlie Blackmon should position Cron for success in 2021, and playing half his games at Coors Field gives him a chance to surpass his career-high 30 homers in 2018 with the Rays.
APRIL 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Former Colorado Rockies pitcher makes history in Taiwan Former Colorado Rockies pitcher Tim Melville made a name for himself with his splash back onto the Major League Baseball scene in 2019. Now...
APRIL 2, 2021 • ROXPILE.COM
Colorado Rockies morning after: Chris Owings unlikely Opening Day hero Colorado Rockies fans, be honest. What if a friend had told you Thursday morning that Chris Owings would not only be the starting second bas...
APRIL 2, 2021 • ROXPILE.COM
Bauer scheduled to start for Dodgers at Rockies
The Colorado Rockies host the Los Angeles DodgersAPRIL 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
MLB Opening Day 2021: Top Moments
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Drives in two Tapia went 1-for-5 with two RBI on Thursday against the Dodgers.
Impact Tapia didn't drive a ball out of the infield but took advantage of runners getting on base ahead of him to produce in the box score. Most importantly, Tapia maintained his status as the team's leadoff hitter, which should give him the opportunity to score plenty of runs and swipe some bases throughout the campaign.
APRIL 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Fills box score Owings went 3-for-3 with one triple, one walk, two stolen bases and three runs scored Thursday against the Dodgers.
Impact Owings got the opportunity to start at second base with a southpaw on the mound, pushing Garrett Hampson to the outfield and Sam Hilliard and Ryan McMahon to the bench. He put together an impressive performance based on his ability to get on base and aggressive baserunning. When the Rockies are facing righties on the mound, Owings doesn't figure to have a regular spot in the order, though his playing time is worth monitoring -- particularly when the team is at Coors Field.
APRIL 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Tallies eventful save Bard allowed one hit, one walk and also hit a batter while striking out two in a scoreless ninth inning to earn a save Thursday against the Dodgers.
Impact Bard was given a three-run lead in the ninth inning, but allowed three of the first four batters he faced to reach base. However, he buckled down with the bases loaded to strike out Matt Beaty before inducing a weak line drive off the bat of Mookie Betts to end the game. Bard is the clear closer in Colorado and managed to convert his first save chance, but will need to control his pitches better to experience continued success.
APRIL 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Can't find strike zone Marquez allowed one earned run on six hits and six walks while striking out two across four innings Thursday against the Dodgers. He didn't factor into the decision.
Impact Marquez avoided a complete disaster as he kept the ball in the yard and didn't allow an extra-base hit. However, he racked up 92 pitchers and allowed 12 baserunners in his short outing, largely based on his inability to consistently find the strike zone. Given that he walked more than two batters in only three of his 13 starts in 2020, Marquez should showcase better control in subsequent starts throughout the season. His next opportunity to take the mound will come Tuesday at home against Arizona.
APRIL 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Dodgers begin season in bizarre fashion in loss to Colorado Rockies The Dodgers fall to the Colorado Rockies 8-5 on opening day in a bizarre game that had costly defensive mistakes.
APRIL 2, 2021 • LATIMES.COM
Stat of the Day: No place like home for Story MLB.com is keeping track of a Stat of the Day for the Rockies this season, highlighting a unique, interesting or fun nugget from each game.
APRIL 2, 2021 • MLB.COM
Outta here? Bellinger has homer negated, Rox win 8-5 win
On an afternoon Cody Bellinger had a homer negated due to a baserunning mistake, the Colorado Rockies played plenty of small ball to beat the defending World Series champion Los An...APRIL 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Colorado Rockies: The best moments of Opening Day 2021 It was an Opening Day unlike any other when the Colorado Rockies and Los Angeles Dodgers took the field at 20th and Blake on Thursday aftern...
APRIL 2, 2021 • ROXPILE.COM
LA's Bellinger homers, ruled out for passing Turner on bases
Cody Bellinger hit a homer and was called out before he could finish his trotAPRIL 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Earns way onto roster Bowden will be included on the Rockies' Opening Day roster, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.
Impact The Rockies had already added Bowden to their 40-man roster following the 2019 season, so no corresponding transaction was needed for him to break camp with the big club. He'll be making his MLB debut in 2021 after spending five seasons rising through the Rockies' farm system following his selection in the second round of the 2016 draft. Bowden will be the sole left-hander in the Colorado bullpen.
APRIL 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Claims roster spot The Rockies will include Daza on their Opening Day roster, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.
Impact Daza was able to secure a spot as the Rockies' fifth outfielder after supplying an .883 OPS over 44 at-bats during Cactus League play. The 27-year-old possesses high-end speed and could prove to be a useful weapon off the bench, but he's unlikely to find regular starts while at least three of Charlie Blackmon, Raimel Tapia, Garrett Hampson and Sam Hilliard are healthy.
APRIL 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Nabs Opening Day roster spot Nunez was awarded a spot on the Rockies' Opening Day roster, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.
Impact Nunez will break camp with Colorado as the backup catcher behind Elias Diaz. The 26-year-old's lone MLB action came in 2019, when he slashed .179/.233/.410 over 43 plate appearances.
APRIL 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Francisco Lindor money? What Mets' deal means for Corey Seager, Trevor Story and the shortstop market What Francisco Lindor's $341 extension means for the shortstop market. Corey Seager, Trevor Story and an elite group are set to cash in.
APRIL 1, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Francisco Lindor money? What Mets' deal means for Corey Seager, Trevor Story and shortstop market What Francisco Lindor's $341 extension means for the shortstop market. Corey Seager, Trevor Story and an elite group are set to cash in.
APRIL 1, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Rockies bring back righty Jhoulys Chacín on 1-year deal
The Colorado Rockies brought back Jhoulys Chacín, agreeing to a one-year deal with the right-hander on the eve of opening dayAPRIL 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
