KRIS BRYANT NEWS

McMahon hits walk-off grand slam, Rockies rally to beat Rays 10-7 after blowing late lead

Ryan McMahon hit a walk-off grand slam after committing an error in the ninth inning that allowed the Tampa Bay Rays to score the go-ahead run, and the Colorado Rockies rallied for...

APRIL 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kris Bryant, Rockies hope to fare better at home vs. Rays The Colorado Rockies haven’t gotten off to the start they wanted in 2024, and neither has Kris Bryant.The former National League MVP went hi...

APRIL 4 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Kris Bryant, Rockies hope to fare better at home vs. Rays The Colorado Rockies haven’t gotten off to the start they wanted in 2024, and neither has Kris Bryant.The former National League MVP went hi...

APRIL 4 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

In familiar setting, Bryant breaks out with two hits, RBI CHICAGO -- From one angle, it looked like Rockies DH Kris Bryant was subtly pumping his fist as he ran to first base in the sixth inning Wed...

APRIL 4 • MLB.COM

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MARCH 18 • MLB.COM

Bryant, Montero flashing power in spring games SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- The Rockies need power from Kris Bryant and are willing to move him around positionally to keep him in the lineup. And...

MARCH 5 • MLB.COM

Rockies spring training recap: Kris Bryant, Elehuris Montero homer against Giants Eleven Rockies recorded a hit on Tuesday, with center fielder Brenton Doyle getting two hits.

MARCH 5 • DENVERPOST.COM

Rockies' Kris Bryant says he's healthy and vows "better days are ahead" Kris Bryant’s first two seasons in Colorado have been underwhelming. That’s putting it kindly.

JANUARY 28 • DENVERPOST.COM

Returns to lineup Bryant (illness) will bat cleanup and play first base Saturday against the Twins, Luke Zahlmann of The Denver Gazette reports.

Impact An illness had kept Bryant off the field for the previous three days, but he'll get the chance to play another game or two before the end of the regular season. Even if he appears in both of Colorado's remaining contests, he'll reach just 80 games on the season, meaning he won't have appeared in even half of the Rockies' games in either of the first two years of his seven-year, $182 million deal.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available off bench Rockies manager Bud Black said Bryant (illness) is feeling better and will be available off the Rockies' bench Friday against Minnesota, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports...

Impact Black added that Bryant will return to the starting lineup for Colorado's penultimate game Saturday. The former NL MVP is slashing just .180/.212/.360 across 52 plate appearances since returning from the injured list Sept. 11.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Held out again Friday Bryant (illness) remains out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Twins.

Impact Bryant has now been shelved for four straight games due to illness. There's been no indication to this point that he could be shut down, but clearly he's running out of time. Elehuris Montero will be the Rockies' first baseman Friday while Sean Bouchard handles right field.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out again with illness Bryant (illness) remains out of the lineup Thursday against the Dodgers.

Impact It's the third straight absence for Bryant as he works back from an illness. Charlie Blackmon will serve as the Rockies' designated hitter Thursday as Elehuris Montero handles first base and Sean Bouchard covers right field.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Battling illness Bryant has missed the Rockies' last few games due to an illness, Luke Zahlmann of The Denver Gazette reports.

Impact Bryant has sat out three of the Rockies' last four games and is considered day-to-day. Elehuris Montero has been serving as Colorado's primary first baseman with Bryant out of the lineup.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Wednesday Bryant is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Dodgers, Luke Zahlmann of The Denver Gazettereports.

Impact The 31-year-old was on the bench for Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader and will sit again for Wednesday's contest. Bryant has been unable to get things going at the plate since he returned from the injured list Sept. 11, as he has a .180/.212/.360 slash line and 32.7 percent strikeout rate during that stretch.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Struggling since return Bryant went 1-for-4 with a double and an RBI on Tuesday against the Dodgers.

Impact Bryant played in the first game of Colorado's doubleheader against the Dodgers and delivered an RBI double in the first inning. It was a rare positive since he returned from the injured list Sept. 11, as he's recorded just nine hits across 50 at-bats while striking out a 32.7 percent clip. Bryant has had an injury-plagued season, during which he's maintained just a .693 OPS across 327 plate appearances.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets breather in nightcap Bryant is not in the lineup for the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Dodgers.

Impact Charlie Blackmon will start in right field in the nightcap with Hunter Goodman taking a turn as the Rockies' designated hitter. Bryant went 1-for-4 with an RBI double and a run scored in the opening game of the twin bill as Colorado earned a 4-1 victory.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets breather Sunday Bryant isn't in the Rockies' lineup Sunday versus the Cubs, Patrick Lyons of TheDNVR.com reports.

Impact Bryant will get a day to clear his head Sunday after slashing .174/.208/.348 since returning from the injured list Sept. 11. Elehuris Montero will start at first base, and Hunter Goodman will start in right field while Bryant sits.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ejected for arguing Bryant was ejected from Wednesday's game against the Padres for arguing balls and strikes, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

Impact Bryant voiced his displeasure on a called third strike in the top of the fifth inning and got the heave-ho from home plate umpire Brian Knight. He finished the day 0-for-3 with two strikeouts and ultimately went a combined 0-for-12 with five strikeouts across the Rockies' three-game series in San Diego.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Sunday Bryant is out of the lineup Sunday versus the Giants.

Impact Bryant returned from a fractured finger Sept 11, but will get his first breather since then. Since returning, the 31-year-old is 7-for-24 with two home runs in six games. In his pace, Hunter Goodman will start in right field.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kris Bryant hits one of the Rockies' four homers in a 7-3 win over the playoff-contending Cubs

Kris Bryant went deep for the second straight game, one of four home runs by Colorado, and the Rockies beat the Chicago Cubs 7-3

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Former Cub Bryant flashes shades of past self in Rox win DENVER -- Kris Bryant owns one of the most famous goofy grins in baseball history. Cubs fans beam -- and maybe shed happy tears -- over his...

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 • MLB.COM

Rockies' Kris Bryant hits winning home run against Cubs in second game back from injury DENVER — On his first try, Kris Bryant made loud, clean contact and got punished with a waste of 405 feet. On his second try, he accidentall...

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Produces trio of RBI Bryant went 2-for-4 with a solo homer, two additional RBi and an additional run scored in Tuesday's 6-4 win over the Cubs.

Impact Bryant accounted for four of the Rockies' six runs on the day, driving in Brendan Rodgers and Alan Trejo in the fourth inning before coming around to score himself and then swatting a solo home run off Daniel Palencia. After missing a month and a half with a finger injury, Bryant is 3-for-8 (.375) in two games since being activated from the IL. He'll look to keep up the production throughout the remainder of Colorado's week-long homestand.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kris Bryant homers against former team as Rockies handle Cubs Kris Bryant homered among his two hits, Elias Diaz contributed three hits and the Colorado Rockies beat the Chicago Cubs 6-4 in Denver on Tu...

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Kris Bryant homers, has 3 RBIs against former team in Rockies' 6-4 win over Cubs

Kris Bryant hit a go-ahead homer in the sixth inning and had three RBIs against his former team, helping the Colorado Rockies beat the Chicago Cubs 6-4 on Tuesday night

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS