Renee Dechert

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I write about baseball | Find my work at @PurpleRow & Rockies Pitch | Opinions are my own | she/her | BSKY: @ReneeDechert.com

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Max Fried has settled in quickly with the Yankees

1 week ago | sbnation.com | Renee Dechert

Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images Last weekend when the AL East-leading New York Yankees (then 30-19) visited Coors Field to play the historically bad Colorado Rockies (then 8-42), a sweep seemed inevitable. Reality hit on Friday night when RHP Tanner Gordon led the Rockies to a surprising 3-2 win. The next day, however, Max Fried would set things right as he dazzled over 7 ⅓ innings, striking out seven and giving up six hits that would result in only one run.
Cubs 4, Rockies 3: Heartbreak in extras

1 week ago | purplerow.com | Renee Dechert

Given that it was a cold evening in Chicago with the wind blowing in from Lake Michigan, a low-scoring affair seemed in the cards for Game 2 of the Colorado Rockies-Chicago Cubs series. When the game ended in extras, the Cubs had walked off the Rockies in extras, 4-3 The first two innings saw a pitchers’ duel with Márquez and Horton working quickly and retiring batters with relative ease. That changed in the bottom of the third when the Cubs scored two runs on three hits.
Colorado Rockies game no. 55 thread: Germán Márquez vs. Cade Horton

1 week ago | purplerow.com | Renee Dechert

Today, in the second game of a three-game series, the Colorado Rockies (9-45) will face the Chicago Cubs (33-21). The Rockies dropped the first game to the Cubs, 3-1. With that loss, Colorado has lost seven in a row at Wrigley Field. Tonight, however, they will look to even the series and break their losing streak. It’s worth noting this is the Rockies’ longest roadtrip of the season. In addition, The Rockies’ 9-45 record is the worst in the Modern Era (since 1901) through 54 games.
Tuesday Rockpile: Warren Schaeffer’s coaching pedagogy

1 week ago | purplerow.com | Renee Dechert

The Colorado Rockies are officially in a rebuild. It’s not something the team has said, but the decision to dismiss manager Bud Black and bench coach Mike Redmond indicates a desire on the part of the organization to truly head in a different direction.
Colorado Rockies reportedly close to signing Orlando Arcia

1 week ago | ourcommunitynow.com | Renee Dechert

Daniel Álvarez-Monte’s is reporting that the Colorado Rockies and Orlando Arcia are close to signing a contract. The Colorado Rockies and former All-Star SS Orlando Arcia are finalizing a free agent contract, sources tell @ElExtrabase . Arcia, 30, was released by the Atlanta Braves after being DFA’d. Once finalized, Arcia can join the team for their road series in Chicago.
Colorado Rockies reportedly close to signing Orlando Arcía

1 week ago | purplerow.com | Renee Dechert

Daniel Álvarez-Monte’s is reporting that the Colorado Rockies and Orlando Arcia are close to signing a contract. The Colorado Rockies and former All-Star SS Orlando Arcia are finalizing a free agent contract, sources tell @ElExtrabase. Arcia, 30, was released by the Atlanta Braves after being DFA’d. Once finalized, Arcia can join the team for their road series in Chicago.
Colorado Rockies reportedly close to signing Orlando Arcia

1 week ago | sports.yahoo.com | Renee Dechert

Daniel Álvarez-Monte’s is reporting that the Colorado Rockies and Orlando Arcia are close to signing a contract. The utility player and 2023 All-Star was DFA’d by the Atlanta Braves on May 23 to make room on the roster for the return of Ronald Acuña Jr.AdvertisementArcia has been with Atlanta since 2021 when he was traded there by the Milwaukee Brewers. During his time in Atlanta Arcia slashed .238/.296/.449. In 1349 at-bats, he had 321 hits, including 62 doubles and 48 home runs.
Phillies 7, Rockies 4: Still not enough offense

2 weeks ago | purplerow.com | Renee Dechert

Tonight before the Colorado Rockies and Philadelphia Phillies took the field, , threw out the first pitch. The scene was awkward with Wilder struggling to get a pitch in the zone (though, in fairness, he has exceptionally long arms) and Dinger unable to make the catch. Still, the mascots sorted themselves out, and the baseball commenced. When the game started, the Philadelphia Phillies had scored two runs on seven pitches before the Colorado Rockies even managed to get an out.
Colorado Rockies game no. 47 thread: Jesús Luzardo vs. Antonio Senzatela

2 weeks ago | purplerow.com | Renee Dechert

Today, in the second game of a four-game series, the Colorado Rockies (8-39) will face the Philadelphia Phillies (29-18). In case you’ve just returned from being stranded on a desert island without internet, the Rockies continue to make baseball history (though not in a good way). Their 8-39 record is the worst in the Modern Era (since 1901) through 47 games.
Colorado Rockies game no. 48 thread: Jesús Luzardo vs. Antonio Senzatela

2 weeks ago | sports.yahoo.com | Renee Dechert

Today, in the second game of a four-game series, the Colorado Rockies (8-39) will face the Philadelphia Phillies (29-18). In case you’ve just returned from being stranded on a desert island without internet, the Rockies continue to make baseball history (though not in a good way). Their 8-39 record is the worst in the Modern Era (since 1901) through 47 games.