Rockies fans have been in awe of the idea of Brendan Rodgers for years. Ever since he threw on a Hartford Yard Goats uniform for the first time in 2017, it was clear this kid was going to be special. The second coming of Troy Tulowitzki? Nah. The hope has always been that Rodgers would be even better — and stick around for the long haul.
We no longer have to speculate what it would be like to see Rodgers, 22, in a Rockies uniform. He made his big-league debut Friday at Philadelphia.
With Rodgers’ promotion from Triple-A Albuquerque feeling imminent based on his performance at the plate, and how poorly Colorado has been struggling overall, reporter Kyle Newman got to work last week on a feature to chronicle Rodgers’ ascension through the baseball ranks.
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Five of The Denver Post’s best stories this week
The making of Brendan Rodgers: How his neighbor and a Blake Street Bomber enabled “a natural” to flourish
Brendan Rodgers, the Rockies’ top prospect who made his much-awaited debut Friday in Philadelphia, probably wouldn’t have truly pursued baseball had it not been for two men. Read more from Kyle Newman.
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Will Denver continue to host asylum seekers from southern border? Nonprofits, faith leaders will work with city, community to decide
When 55 Central American asylum seekers arrived in Denver on Monday with short notice, the nonprofits and churches hosting them had to turn away volunteers. A list that started with 350 names has since grown to more than 600. Read more from Saja Hindi and Justin Wingerter.
MORE COVERAGE OF ASYLUM SEEKERS IN DENVER
6 things we’ve learned about Colorado Gov. Jared Polis his first months in office
As Jared Polis settles into his fifth month in office with his first legislative session behind him, a picture is emerging of what sort of executive leadership style he brings to the job. Read more from Nic Garcia.
5G is coming to Denver, and itap not just for smartphones: It could mean super-fast internet at home, too
Starry, a Boston technology company, launched a 5G broadband service in Denver late last month, one it promises will bring, for the dollar spent, much faster and more reliable broadband services to thousands of people living in apartments and condos. Read more from Aldo Svaldi.
Colorado school districts turn to converted buses, donated PB&J to feed more kids over summer
The school year may be coming to an end but work is far from over for the crew in charge of school lunches. Schools are getting creative in how they continue to offer kids free meals over the summer. Only about one of every 15 eligible kids actually gets meals over the summer, but some programs are trying to change that. Read more from Meg Wingerter.
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