Rejoice Rockies fans, it’s finally opening day. It’s a new season, a new beginning, everyone is 0-0 (well, except for the Mariners and A’s).
Can the Rockies climb back into the postseason for the third straight season? Time will tell. But to catch you up on what to know about this year’s team, here’s a roundup of The Denver Post’s preview coverage:
- Fresh and new On the Rox podcast: Beat writers Kyle Newman and Patrick Saunders break down the new season.
- Rockies roster breakdown 2019: Key numbers, facts on all 25 players entering opening day.
- Predicting the 2019 major league season: World Series winner, how the Rockies will fare and more.
- German Marquez’s “easy cheese” gives Rockies pitcher potential of an ace.
- Here are five insights into the dz쾱’ opening four-game series against the Marlins.
- dz쾱’ Mark Reynolds, on verge of 300 career homers, officially makes roster.
- dz쾱’ Kyle Freeland officially named opening-day starter by manager Bud Black. He’ll be pitching in a place Colorado has struggled to win in since 2012.
- Rockies’ 29-year-old rookie DJ Johnson will live out his big-league dream on opening day.
- Nolan Arenado confident in 2019 Rockies — “If key pieces come together.”
- For the Rockies to beat L.A. and win first division title, who’s the one player that must step up in 2019? Columnist Mark Kiszla takes a look at this question.
- Saunders: Rockies predictions, aspirations and red flags for 2019.
- And one more: This lifelong Rockies fan promises to get a Dinger tattoo if Colorado wins NL West in 2019 season.
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What’s on Tap?
- Rockies: at Miami Marlins, 2:10 p.m. Thursday, ATTRM |
- Nuggets: at Houston Rockets, 6 p.m. Thursday, ALT |
- Avalanche: Arizona Coyotes, 7 p.m. Friday, ALT2 |
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NHL: Avalanche 4, Golden Knights 3
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Must-Read
dz쾱’ 29-year-old rookie DJ Johnson living out his big-league dream on opening day
They say there’s no crying in baseball, but 29-year-old rookie reliever DJ Johnson will surely be forgiven if a tear comes to his eye on opening day. Read more…
Why CU football plans to put the tough back in the Buffs with handcuffs, sledgehammers, and a beat-up Oldsmobile
It took Chris Kapilovic about five minutes to pick up on something CU Buffaloes fans had noticed for the last three years: The big kahunas along the Buffs’ offensive line were pretty dang good at picking their feet up and down — but less good at actually getting anywhere.. Read more…
Avalanche goalie Philipp Grubauer is in that special place: “The zone”
Avalanche coach Jared Bednar and standout defenseman Tyson Barrieused the same phrase to describe goalie Philipp Grubauer following Wednesday morning’s skate at the Pepsi Center.. Read more…
Quick Hits
+ Former Broncos Pro Bowl receiver Demaryius Thomas pleaded guilty to careless driving in high-speed crash.
+ Will Parks will have a chance to make his case for a starting role in the Broncos secondary.
+ Jamal Murray doesn’t want to “make a downer” out of the Nuggets’ 2nd-half scare vs. Detroit on Tuesday.
+ The CU Buffs basketball team’s MSG dreams were dashed by former Big 12 rival Texas.
+ New CU Buffs offensive coordinator Jay Johnson is pleased with the team’s early progress on offense.
+ A dying young man received a phone call from his hero, Peyton Manning.
+ 🔊 Colorado Rapids podcast: FC Dallas recap, Houston Dynamo preview and examining Kellyn Acosta.
+ NFL owners approved expanded use of instant replay to review pass interference calls.
+ March Madness analysis: Sweet 16 upset watch begins with the unlikely bid of the Oregon Ducks.
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By The Numbers
$7.238 million
The University of Colorado and former head football coach Mike MacIntyre have reached a settlement agreement that will pay him $7.238 million to close out his contract. Read more…
Parting Shot
Man picks perfect NCAA tourney bracket heading into Sweet 16
An Ohio man has made history with a March Madness bracket that’s perfect through 48 games on the NCAA.com’s “Bracket Challenge,” according to the NCAA. Read more…
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