JUNE 29, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Nick Groke: Yonathan Daza tripled in a run and Daniel Bard... - The Athletic Yonathan Daza tripled in a run and Daniel Bard shut down the ninth inning Monday afternoon as the Rockies returned home to a 2-0 victory ove...
Charged with blown save Bard allowed two runs on one hit and one walk while striking out three in one inning to take the blown save in Friday's loss to the Brewers.
Impact Bard picked up his 10th save of the season in Wednesday's win over the Mariners, but he was unable to preserve the two-run lead in Friday's matchup. The right-hander still likely has decent job security as the Rockies' closer given the team's lack of other options, but he's been charged with a loss and a blown save across his last three appearances.
JUNE 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
One-out save Bard walked one and struck out one to record the save Wednesday against the Mariners.
Impact Bard was called upon to record the final out of the game with the Rockies up by three. He walked the first batter he faced to bring the tying run to the plate, but struck out Jake Bauers to end the contest and record his 10th save of the season. It was a nice bounceback effort for Bard, as he had blown a save and taken a loss in his last two outings, respectively. Overall, he has a 4.15 ERA with a 38:13 K:BB across 30.1 innings.
JUNE 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Hit with fourth loss Bard (3-4) gave up one run on three hits over one inning in Sunday's 7-6 loss to the Brewers.
Impact Bard was called into a 6-6 game in the ninth so it wasn't a save situation for the 35-year-old. He gave up the go-ahead run on a single by Daniel Vogelbach with one out. He's given up four runs in his last five appearances, raising his season ERA to 4.20 through 30 innings.
JUNE 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Daniel Bard dinged again as Rockies fall to Brewers, 7-6, on Father’s Day in series finale Milwaukee got to the Rockies reliever on Father’s Day for the second time in three days, rallying off the veteran right-hander in the top of...
JUNE 20, 2021 • DENVERPOST.COM
Blows fourth save Bard allowed a run on a walk and two hits over one inning in Friday's win over Milwaukee. He struck out one and was charged with a blown save.
Impact Bard entered the ninth inning with a 5-4 lead but coughed up an RBI double to Willy Adames to force extra innings. It was his first blown save since May 12 and he's now failed in four of his 13 chances this season. The veteran righty is sporting a 4.03 ERA and a 37:12 K:BB.
JUNE 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Colorado Rockies rumors: What would Daniel Bard get in a trade? The Colorado Rockies have a few players that could be traded here in the next few weeks but one that hasn't often been mentioned is Daniel B...
JUNE 18, 2021 • ROXPILE.COM
Struggles but earns save Bard allowed two runs on two hits and struck out one batter while earning a save over San Diego on Monday.
Impact Bard served up a two-run shot to Trent Grisham but retired Manny Machado and Fernando Tatis to escape with his ninth save of the season. He entered the contest on a 12.1-inning scoreless streak but his season ERA jumped to 4.15 after allowing the home run. The 35-year-old has converted nine of his 12 save chances on the year and hasn't blown an opportunity since May 12.
JUNE 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Records adventurous save Bard allowed one hit, one walk and hit a batter while striking out one across a scoreless ninth inning to earn the save Wednesday against the Marlins.
Impact Bard was called upon to maintain a one-run lead and managed to do so to earn his eighth save of the season. However, he ran into some struggles in the process by loading the bases before recording the final out. Despite the adventure, has now thrown 12.1 consecutive scoreless innings and is the clear closer in Colorado.
JUNE 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Nick Groke: Daniel Bard loaded the bases in a long ninth... - The Athletic Daniel Bard loaded the bases in a long ninth, but he weaseled out and the Rockies topped the Marlins, 4-3 in Miami on Wednesday night. It wa...
JUNE 10, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Reliever roundup: A close-up of the NL Central bullpens, Daniel Bard's key adjustment and more Greg Jewet leaves no stone unturned in this week's review of the MLB saves landscape, starting with a deep dive into NL Central bullpens.
JUNE 8, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Picks up save Sunday Bard picked up the save Sunday against the Rockies after tossing two scoreless innings, allowing two hits and striking out two.
Impact Bard notched his seventh save of the season, but it was an odd one for the right-hander -- it was his first two-out save of the campaign. He's gone 5-for-6 in save chances since the start of May and has also gone six straight appearances without allowing a run.
JUNE 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Nick Groke: Daniel Bard worked two innings again for a save... - The Athletic Daniel Bard worked two innings again for a save, Germán Márquez pitched six strong, and the Rockies nudged the A's 3-1 at Coors Field to avo...
JUNE 6, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Secures sixth save Bard fired a perfect ninth inning, striking out two to earn the save in the win over the Rangers on Wednesday.
Impact Bard retired the side to end Wednesday's game and he's now 6-for-9 in save opportunities. The 36-year-old has a 4.09 ERA and a 1.55 WHIP in 22 innings. Those aren't the numbers you'd typically want from a closer, but the lowly Rockies don't have many options. He will receive the majority of Colorado's save chances, but those situations will be limited. On a good note, he has struck out multiple batters in his last six appearances.
JUNE 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Earns win against Pirates Bard (3-3) allowed no hits and one walk while striking out three in two scoreless innings to earn the win against the Pirates on Sunday.
Impact Bard hasn't pitched since May 23, but he entered Sunday's game in the eighth inning with the Rockies trailing by one run. He earned his third win of the year after Colorado put two runs on the board in the top of the ninth. Bard has turned things around recently and has allowed just two runs (one earned) while striking out 14 in 10 innings across hit last eight appearances.
MAY 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Notches fifth save Bard recorded the save during Saturday's 7-6 win over the Diamondbacks with two strikeouts and one hit allowed during a scoreless ninth inning.
Impact The 35-year-old appeared to be in trouble after giving up a leadoff double to David Peralta to put the tying run in scoring position, but he retired the next three hitters via two strikeouts and a foul popup. Bard has converted five of eight save chances with a 5.29 ERA, 1.82 WHIP and 21:8 K:BB across 17 innings, though he's given up only one earned run in his past seven outings.
MAY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Colorado Rockies: Daniel Bard’s problematic fastball After winning the National League Comeback Player of the Year in 2020, Colorado Rockies closer Daniel Bard has struggled so far in 2021. Muc...
MAY 16, 2021 • ROXPILE.COM
Picks up fourth save Bard worked around a walk to throw a scoreless ninth inning and earn the save against the Reds on Friday.
Impact Eugenio Suarez's two-run homer in the eighth inning created a save situation for Bard and the right-hander got the job done on 12 pitches. He has shut the door four times for Colorado, but he also has three blown saves and owns a 6.59 ERA. Clearly, he's still the No. 1 closer option, but Bard should be considered on thin ice in the role.
MAY 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Secures third save Bard gave up an unearned run with two strikeouts and two walks during the ninth inning to record the save Wednesday versus San Francisco.
Impact The 35-year-old walked the first two batters he faced, and he allowed an unearned run when catcher Dom Nunez committed a throwing error while attempting to foil a stolen-base attempt. Bard picked up the save without surrendering an earned run, but it's hardly an encouraging performance as he threw only 15 of 30 pitches for strikes. He's converted three of five save chances and has an 8.10 ERA, 2.30 WHIP and 13:7 K:BB through 10 innings this season.
MAY 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Disastrous relief outing Bard (1-2) recorded just one out in the eighth inning while allowing four earned runs on four hits and one walk to take the loss against the Diamondbacks on Sunday.
Impact Bard was hit hard in eighth, allowing five batters to reach safely, including three extra base hits in a row. The 36-year-old's ERA has inflated to an even 9.00. He has allowed at least one run in five of his last six relief appearances.
MAY 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Blows another save Bard (1-1) allowed one earned run on one hit and one walk while striking out none to blow the save Tuesday against the Giants. He was credited with the win.
Impact The Rockies took a one-run lead in the top of the ninth inning on a Garrett Hampson home run. However, Bard surrendered a solo homer of his own in the bottom of the inning to blow his second consecutive save chance. After starting the season with four scoreless outings, Bard has now allowed five earned runs across his last five appearances. This stumble likely isn't enough to cost him the closer job, but he'll need to correct his results quickly.
APRIL 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Blows first save of season Bard (0-1) took the loss in the first game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Mets, giving up two runs on four hits in the seventh inning to blow his first save of the season....
Impact The right-hander got tagged for four straight hits to lead off the final frame, and while Bard did regain his focus and shut the Mets down after that, the damage was done. After Saturday's hiccup he sports a 4.76 ERA, but Bard's 9:3 K:B through 5.2 innings is right in line with last year's impressive comeback.
APRIL 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Locks down second save Bard picked up a two-out save with one strikeout against the Diamondbacks on Thursday.
Impact Bard was summoned in the ninth inning to put a halt to the Arizona rally with two runners on and one out after they scored a pair of runs on a homer by Eduardo Escobar. The 35-year-old cleaned things up with ease, sending Josh Rojas down on strikes before forcing Tim Locastro to ground out for the final out of the game. The save was the second of the year for Bard in four appearances for the Rockies.
APRIL 8, 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
Phillies: Can Mark Appel be the next Daniel Bard? Remember Mark Appel? He was the first overall pick of the 2013 MLB Draft out of Stanford University, and he never threw a pitch in the big l...
MARCH 31, 2021 • CALLTOTHEPEN.COM
