MARCH 26, 2021•ROXPILE.COM
Colorado Rockies: The battles for the final roster spotsOpening Day for the Colorado Rockies is less than a week away but there are still a few positional battles to watch as spring training winds...
Returns to spring actionManager Bud Black said Kinley (oblique) is fine after throwing a scoreless inning during Thursday's spring game against the Angels, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.
ImpactThe 30-year-old had been sidelined since March 7 with left oblique soreness, but he returned to game action Thursday and had no issues. Kinley had a 5.32 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and 26:12 K:BB over 23.2 innings for the Rockies last season and is expected to be on the Opening Day roster.
MARCH 26, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Precise numbers: How many fans can attend each MLB opening day game?Nearly every MLB team will fill a portion of its stadium capacity to begin the season, even in Texas where an executive order would allow fu...
MARCH 26, 2021•LATIMES.COM
Rockies shift focus to building their futureSpring Training has been a time of identity searching for the Rockies, who are forging their Nolan Arenado-less future. It’s a work in progr...
MARCH 26, 2021•MLB.COM
Homers twice against AngelsOwings went 2-for-3 with two home runs, three RBI and one strikeout in Thursday's spring win over the Angels.
ImpactOwings put the Rockies on the board with a two-run blast in the second inning Thursday, and he hit a go-ahead home run in the sixth frame. Owings has performed well with a 1.128 OPS, four home runs and seven RBI this spring, but he should serve as utility depth for Colorado once the regular season gets underway.
MARCH 26, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Nears cycle in spring winCron went 3-for-3 with a. solo home run, one double and two runs in Thursday's spring win over the Angels.
ImpactCron smacked a double in the fourth inning and was brought in to score later in the inning, and he tied the game with a solo home run in the sixth. The 31-year-old has had a strong spring performance and has posted a 1.180 OPS with four home runs, 10 runs and seven RBI across 16 Cactus League games. Cron's contract was selected by the Rockies on Saturday, and he'll serve as the team's primary first baseman this year while playing his home games at hitter-friendly Coors Field.
MARCH 26, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Allows five runs ThursdayGomber allowed five runs on eight hits and no walks while striking out three over 5.1 innings in Thursday's spring win over the Angels. He didn't factor into the decision.
ImpactGomber gave up four home runs over the first five innings Thursday but still maintained his control and didn't issue any walks. The southpaw had three scoreless outings to begin spring training but has now given up seven runs in 9.2 innings across his past two starts. However, Gomber will still begin the regular season in the starting rotation during his first year with the Rockies.
MARCH 26, 2021•ROTOWIRE
