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The Tale of Two Elias Diaz’

By Drew Creasman August 7, 2021

It was the worst of times. And then it was the best of times. In the tale of two Elias Diaz’ truer words were never spoken. Baseball is a vehicle for chaos. It is a game of slumps and streaks for every individual and every team. And yet still somehow, it is a game where everything tends to come back…...

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Headlines July 12, 2021

Colorado Rockies catching prospect Willie MacIver making the most of his Futures Game moment

Willie MacIver isn’t taking the moment for granted. After a year of no Minor League Baseball and only playing some exhibition games in empty ballparks, the Colorado Rockies catching prospect stands on the grass at Coors Field – the place he hopes to call home someday – in preparation to play in the Futures Game. A showcase of some of…

Colorado Rockies Podcast November 2, 2020

DNVR Rockies Podcast: Colorado catcher trade and free agent targets

The Colorado Rockies catching situation could be improved through trade or free agency. Drew Creasman and Patrick Lyons run through some specifics on how.

Headlines June 5, 2020

Falls Count Anywhere: Broaching backstops and analyzing the 2020 MLB Draft

In the NBA, NFL, and, perhaps, NHL – I’m not sure yet I’m still learning – a team with a certain positional need throughout their organization would suggest that position should undoubtedly be targeted in the upcoming draft. As is often the case, things are a bit different in MLB. The time between being drafted and reaching the highest levels…

Rockies January 16, 2020

DNVR Exclusive: The Dom Nunez story has reached its tipping point

Let me give you a list of names: Kyle Parker, Casey Weathers, Greg Reynolds, Eddie Butler, Christian Friedrich, Tyler Matzek, Chris Nelson. Now here’s another group: Scott Oberg, Raimel Tapia, German Marquez, Carlos Estevez, Jairo Diaz, Trevor Story. Ok, let’s do one more: Tony Wolters, Chris Iannetta, Nick Hundley, Wilin Rosario, Yorvit Torrealba, Danny Ardoin, Charles Johnson, Brent Mayne, Joe…...

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Headlines June 12, 2018

Rockies promote hot-hitting slugger

The Colorado Rockies announced on Tuesday that they have promoted right-handed hitting catcher Tom Murphy to MLB. Outfielder Mike Tauchman has been optioned back to Triple-A in a corresponding move. Murphy (27) was batting .289 with 34 runs, 14 doubles, two triples, 16 home runs and 45 RBI in 49 games for the Albuquerque Isotopes this season. His 16 homers…...

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Rockies April 2, 2018

BSN Exclusive: Rockies Top catching prospect reflects on crucial spring training

Top Colorado Rockies catching prospect, Dom Nunez, talks to BSN Denver about his time in MLB camp and his focus headed into an important 2018 campaign.

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Headlines March 25, 2018

BSN Exclusive: Chris Iannetta opens up on his return to Colorado

The Colorado Rockies have brought Chris Iannetta home to Denver and he is ready to help this young pitching staff get back to the postseason.

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Rockies February 22, 2018

Rockies 2018 Position Breakdown: Everyone forgot about this key for Colorado

This position preview is about the group that may have the most questions, struggle the most and was largely not good last season. Welcome to the Rockies catchers.

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Headlines April 26, 2017

Rockies catchers at the forefront of the modern pitch-framing movement

We talked to Colorado Rockies catchers Tony Wolters and Dustin Garneau as well as manager Bud Black about the art of framing.

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Headlines March 3, 2017

Colorado Rockies Top 25 Under 25: No. 8: Tom Murphy

We continue our countdown of the Colorado Rockies Top 25 Under 25 with a power-hitting catcher who could be vital in the clutch in 2017, Tom Murphy.

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Headlines February 22, 2017

Colorado Rockies Top 25 Under 25: No. 11: Tony Wolters

We continue out countdown of the Colorado Rockies Top 25 Under 25 with framing wizard, Tony Wolters.

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Rockies September 8, 2016

Hundley’s late surge may force difficult offseason decision

If Colorado Rockies catcher Nick Hundley keeps playing at the level he has been lately, the club could face a very tough decision behind the plate this offseason.

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Rockies September 3, 2016

New and improved Tom Murphy already comfortable with Rockies staff

Colorado Rockies catching prospect Tom Murphy has been working on adjustments and familiarity with pitchers since his 11 games played a year ago.

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Headlines September 2, 2016

Colorado Rockies promote catcher Tom Murphy to MLB

The Colorado Rockies have called up catching prospect Tom Murphy.

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Rockies August 25, 2016

Tony Wolters emerging as a fan favorite

Colorado Rockies backup catcher Tony Wolters in quickly becoming a fan favorite with his elite receiving skills and ever-improving bat.

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Rockies April 1, 2016

Bridich: Top catching prospect Tom Murphy needs playing time

If highly-touted Colorado Rockies prospect Tom Murphy is to continue developing into the organization’s catcher of the future, the brass feels he needs to continue seeing frequent playing time. Despite joining the Rockies as a September call-up in 2015, the time is not quite right for him to join the big club permenantly. Murphy was sent to minor league camp on…...