Denver’s own Kyle Freeland has built up quite a résumé in his short career with the Rockies. First-round draft pick. Home opening day starter in 2018 and season opening day starter in 2019.
Now add voice of Denver International Airport’s trains to the list.
Hometown hero is the newest voice of the DEN train! The pitcher is welcoming passengers to Denver as the team gears up for another successful baseball season. Go Rockies! ⚾⚾⚾
— Denver Int'l Airport (@DENAirport)
DIA on Tuesday : “Welcome to Denver, this is Kyle Freeland, Denver native and pitcher for your Colorado Rockies. We’re excited for the 2019 season and there is no better place for baseball than Denver. Get outside and enjoy your summer. Go Rockies.”
Freeland joins a long list of Denver athletes who have greeted passengers over the years, including , , Lindsey Vonn, and .
— , The Denver Post
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What’s on Tap?
- Rockies: At Tampa Bay Rays, 11:10 a.m. Wednesday, ATTRM |
- Nuggets: San Antonio Spurs, 7 p.m. Wednesday, ALT |
- Avalanche: Winnipeg Jets, 7 p.m. Thursday, ALT |
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Scoreboard
MLB: Rays 4, Rockies 0
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NHL: Avalanche 6, Oilers 2
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NBA: Warriors 116, Nuggets 102
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Must-Read
Kiszla: When Kyle Freeland can’t stop Rockies from reeling, it could be long, tough season
Has a major-league team ever been eliminated from the playoffs before the home-opener? Read more…
Chris Harris skipping Broncos offseason program as he seeks a new contract isn’t a big deal … for now
Following a Pro Bowl practice in January, Harris told The Denver Post he had “a lot of juice left. I’m not close to being done. (I’m) definitely open to an extension, whenever they call me.” Read more…
Rockies’ 2019 home opening weekend details, promotions, fireworks dates and more
Colorado hosts division rival Los Angeles for a three-game set at 20th and Blake Street starting on Friday. Read more…
Quick Hits
+ Rockies’ Daniel Murphy will miss 4-6 weeks with finger injury; Jake McGee to IL
+ Smoky Hill High School wrestling coach charged with failing to report possible child abuse
+ Backpass: Is there any reason to have faith in the Rapids under Anthony Hudson?
+ Broncos’ Von Miller bulks up 10 pounds to become “a totally different player”
+ apB Chris Harris does not report to Day 1 of offseason training program
+ AP All-American men’s basketball team: Zion Williamson, R.J. Barrett earn first-team honors
+ Colorado’s Jennifer Kupcho, the No. 1-ranked amateur golfer in the world, earns Hale Irwin Medal
+ Avalanche playoff chances promising, but hopes might come down to Saturday’s season finale
Post Mailbag forms
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+ Rockies Mailbag: Have a question about the team? .
By The Numbers
$43 million
Rockies give pitcher German Marquez a $43 million contract to stay with Colorado through 2023
Hard-throwing right-hander German Marquez, whom manager Bud Black says has a chance to be one of the best pitchers in baseball, has reached a five-year, $43 million contract extension with the Rockies. Read more…
Parting Shot
Colorado requiring boaters to buy a stamp to prove they don’t carry the “STD of the Sea”
The aquatic nuisance stamp costs $25 for in-state boats and $50 for out-of-state boats. Read more…
Get in Touch
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