PHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 25: Kyle Freeland #21 of the Colorado Rockies throws a pitch against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on April 25, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
They’re projected to win eight fewer games this season (66-96) than they did last year, and are only given a 1.5% chance to make the playoffs, but the Colorado Rockies are about to play ball.
> GET DEALS ON COLORADO ROCKIES TICKETS HERE!
They traded away third baseman Nolan Arenado but added Kris Bryant. Randal Grichuk, C.J. Cron, and Ryan McMahon will anchor the lineup, while German Marquez, 27, and Kyle Freeland will headline the rotation. In addition, veteran closer Alex Colome was added to the bullpen.
The team will open the 2022 campaign on April 8 at home against the Dodgers and close the first half with four against the Padres and three vs. the Pirates—all in Colorado.
Subscribe to our free weekly newsletter!
A week of sports news in your in-box.
We find the sports news you need to know, so you don't have to.
They’ll open the second half with four in Milwaukee and then two at home against the White Sox. Their 2022 season ends with three in San Francisco and six (!!!) in LA against the Dodgers.
On March 5, 2007, Metta Sandiford-Artest, who's formerly known as Ron Artest, was arrested on…
On February 17, 2022, WNBA star Brittney Griner was detained in Moscow because Russian customs…
In November 2005, NFL Hall of Famer Michael Irvin was cited for possession of drug…
The third overall pick in the draft has had an eventful year off the field.…
The Indianapolis Colts are reaching deep into NFL history in a bid to salvage their…
On May 3, 2008, former NFL running back Cedric Benson was arrested and charged with…