According to his Baseball Reference page, Colorado Rockies’ catcher Elias Díaz has one nickname: El Maracucho. Born and raised in the northwest region of Venezuela in the state of Zulia, those from the capital city of Maracaibo can often be given this moniker. But one nickname is even more befitting a player like Díaz: The Tank. Throughout parts of eight…
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…...
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…
The Colorado Rockies catching situation could be improved through trade or free agency. Drew Creasman and Patrick Lyons run through some specifics on how.
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…
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…...
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…...
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.
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.
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.
We talked to Colorado Rockies catchers Tony Wolters and Dustin Garneau as well as manager Bud Black about the art of framing.
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.
We continue out countdown of the Colorado Rockies Top 25 Under 25 with framing wizard, Tony Wolters.
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.
Colorado Rockies catching prospect Tom Murphy has been working on adjustments and familiarity with pitchers since his 11 games played a year ago.
Colorado Rockies backup catcher Tony Wolters in quickly becoming a fan favorite with his elite receiving skills and ever-improving bat.
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…...