<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/rockies-news-bud-black-reveals-1-key-trait-makes-juan-soto-successful');   ga('set', 'title', 'Rockies’ Bud Black reveals they 1 key trait that makes Juan Soto so successful');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Bud-Black-reveals-they-1-key-trait-that-makes-Juan-Soto-so-successful.jpg"></figure><h1>Rockies’ Bud Black reveals they 1 key trait that makes Juan Soto so successful</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-12-11T09:06:27-08:00">December 11th, 9:06am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-12-11T09:06:27-08:00">December 11th, 9:06am</time><address><a>Dan Fappiano</a>Dan Fappiano is a Connecticut based sports journalist and a graduate of both Tunxis Community College and Central Connecticut State University. Dan has spent time covering high school and professional sports in both the print and online medium. He hopes to see his beloved Chicago Bears win a Super Bowl someday.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Colorado Rockies</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>After a year hiatus, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mets-news-carlos-mendoza-sends-message-after-new-york-land-juan-soto">Juan Soto is back in the National League</a> after signing his mega contract with the New York Mets. It won’t be as often as when he was on the San Diego Padres, but Bud Black and the Colorado Rockies must prepare for the Soto challenge once again.</p><p>When that matchup does come, Black knows exactly what to expect. But he <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5985812/2024/12/11/juan-soto-ted-williams-765-million-future-mets/" rel="noopener">also knows it’ll be difficult</a> to truly stop Soto’s offensive prowess, via Jayson Stark of The Athletic.</p><p>“When you use the words, plate discipline, that encompasses a lot of things,” Black said. “But for me, it’s how he conducts the at-bat, where it’s patience, but yet you sense that he’s ready to hit. It’s sort of an instinctual thing. It’s an intangible that I think pitchers feel, and catchers feel. And the opposing manager. And the opposing pitching coach.”</p><p>“There’s just something about the at-bat when it’s him up there,” Black continued. “It doesn’t matter, it’s the same, whether it’s 7:05 pm, hitting in the first inning, or at 9:30, hitting in the ninth. There’s not a difference in the quality of the at-bat.”</p><p>Soto’s lone season with the New York Yankees saw him hit .288 with 41 home runs and 109 RBI. He earned his fourth-straight All-Star appearance. Soto also drew 129 walks and scored and American League leading 128 runs.</p><p>No one on the Rockies had a batting average over .270 in 2024. No one had more than 26 home runs or 78 RBI – both of which were accomplished by Ezequiel Tovar. Tovar also led the team in runs (83) while Ryan McMahon had the team lead in walks (69). Both still well below Soto’s numbers.</p><p>Colorado finished the 2024 campaign ranked 19th in the league with 682 runs scored. Add Soto’s 128 to the mix and the Rockies jump to fourth in the league with 810 runs scored.</p><p>Of course, that is all a pipe dream. Rockies ownership seems unlikely to ever <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mets-news-juan-soto-765-million-contract-intriguing-family-perk">hit that $765 million Soto earned</a> on one player. Still, Bud Black can admired from afar and hope his hitters learn a thing or two from Juan Soto’s approach at the plate.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Rockies’ Bud Black reveals they 1 key trait that makes Juan Soto so successful

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/rockies-news-colorado-adds-former-giants-yankees-infielder-on-major-league-deal');   ga('set', 'title', 'Rockies add former Giants, Yankees infielder on Major League deal');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Rockies-news-Colorado-adds-former-Giants-Yankees-infielder-on-Major-League-deal.jpg"></figure><h1>Rockies add former Giants, Yankees infielder on Major League deal</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-12-10T19:25:10-08:00">December 10th, 7:25pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-12-10T19:25:10-08:00">December 10th, 7:25pm</time><address><a href="https://letterboxd.com/splooshpuhrty/films/by/your-rating/">Jedd Pagaduan</a>Jedd Pagaduan is a certified Clippers and Gunners fan, which means he's a very sports-traumatized individual. He now writes about sports instead as a form of therapy.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Colorado Rockies</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/rockies-3-early-free-agent-targets-in-2024-mlb-offseason">Colorado Rockies are stuck</a> between a rock and a hard place; they don’t have much financial wiggle room, operating under a relatively shoestring budget, and they’re coming off a 2024 season in which they lost 101 games. The good news is that the Rockies’ farm system is rapidly improving, although they may not yet reap the benefits in 2025.</p><p>Thus, it looks as though all the Rockies can pull off this offseason are fringe moves to at least bolster the team’s depth. To that end, the Rockies <a href="https://x.com/Feinsand/status/1866573564997927161" rel="noopener">struck an agreement</a> with former San Francisco Giants and New York Yankees infielder Thairo Estrada, signing him to a Major League deal, as per Mark Feinsand of MLB.com.</p><p>Estrada mostly plays second base, and throughout his career, he has shown that he is a top-tier defender at the keystone. The 28-year-old infielder should be a huge upgrade defensively over Brendan Rodgers, the man who played 132 games for the Rockies at second base in 2024.</p><p>The huge question mark surrounding Estrada is his bat. In 2024, he was as close to a quick out as it can get for a big-league regular. In 96 games (381 plate appearances), Estrada <a href="https://www.fangraphs.com/players/thairo-estrada/16426/stats?position=2B" rel="noopener">slashed .217/.247./.383</a> — struggling from all facets at the plate. But the Rockies are banking on a bit of a return to form for Estrada.</p><p>Back <a href="https://www.statmuse.com/mlb/ask/thairo-estrada-ops-from-2022-to-2023" rel="noopener">in 2022 and 2023</a>, Estrada hit 28 home runs and drove in 111 runs on an OPS of .727 — which is found money considering his elite defense at second base. The Rockies are expected to start Estrada at the position in 2025, rising to the top of the depth chart barring another middle infield signing for Colorado.</p><h2><b>Rockies expected to bring the rear in the NL West yet again in 2025</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Ezequiel-Tovar.jpg"><figcaption>Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>It is downright unfortunate that the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/rockies-news-colorado-confirms-bud-black-return-9th-season">Rockies are residing</a> in perhaps the most competitive division in the MLB. It should not be a surprise if they finish at the bottom of the NL West once more, especially when the Los Angeles Dodgers, San Diego Padres, Arizona Diamondbacks, and Giants all have their sights set on making it to the postseason.</p><p>Last year, the Padres posed a major challenge to the Dodgers in the playoffs. The Diamondbacks missed the playoffs by a hair. And the Giants, fed up with how they’re losing ground to their NL West peers, made the blockbuster signing of shortstop Willy Adames in this year’s free agency. Meanwhile, the Rockies signed Thairo Estrada, a solid, if unspectacular, second baseman whom they’re hoping would have a major bounce back next season. That about says it all.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Rockies add former Giants, Yankees infielder on Major League deal

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/rockies-news-rockies-sign-former-twins-infielder-1-year-deal');   ga('set', 'title', 'Rockies sign former Twins infielder to 1-year deal');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Colorado-signs-former-Twins-infielder-to-1-year-deal.jpg"></figure><h1>Rockies sign former Twins infielder to 1-year deal</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-11-23T00:05:08-08:00">November 23rd, 12:05am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-11-24T09:32:37-08:00">November 24th, 9:32am</time><address><a>Nathan Yasis</a>Nathan Yasis is an Associate Editor for ClutchPoints, specializing in the NBA.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Colorado Rockies</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Colorado Rockies are reportedly finalizing a one-year contract with utility player Kyle Farmer, who was recently let go by the Minnesota Twins. The news, shared by MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand, has not yet been officially announced by the team.</p><h2><b>The Minnesota Twins not picking up Kyle Farmer’s contract</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Kyle-Farmer-with-the-Twins.jpg"><figcaption>Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Infielder Kyle Farmer and outfielder Manuel Margot officially entered free agency on Friday after the Minnesota Twins <a href="https://x.com/JonHeyman/status/1860165357908136394" rel="noopener">opted not to exercise</a> their 2025 contract options.</p><p>Instead of receiving a $6.25 million salary for next season under a mutual option, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/twins-news-minnesota-kyle-farmer-running-it-back-after-hammering-out-deal-in-mlb-free-agency">Kyle Farmer will collect a $250,000 buyout</a>, finalizing a one-year deal that guaranteed him $6.3 million.</p><p>Throughout his eight-year MLB career, Kyle Farmer has proven to be a reliable utility player. While he may not excel in any one area, he has consistently been an above-average hitter against left-handed pitchers and offers defensive versatility across nearly every infield position.</p><p>At 34, Kyle Farmer posted a career-low batting average of .214, adding five home runs and 25 RBIs over 107 games. He showcased his versatility by playing second base, shortstop, third base, one game at first, and even pitching in three mop-up appearances. His season was interrupted by a strained right shoulder, which kept him out from July 10 to August 9.</p><p>Last season with the Twins, Farmer hit .262 with a .751 OPS in 118 plate appearances against left-handed pitchers. In contrast, his performance against right-handers saw a significant drop, with a .167 batting average and a .545 OPS. Throughout his career, Farmer has excelled against lefties, boasting an .812 OPS—163 points higher than his career mark against right-handers.</p><h2><b>Farmer’s versatility on the field</b></h2><p>Over his eight-season career, Farmer has posted a .250 batting average with 55 home runs and 254 RBIs. He has played for the Los Angeles Dodgers (2017-18), Cincinnati Reds (2019-22), and Minnesota Twins (2023-24). The Twins acquired him in November 2022 in a trade for right-hander Casey Legumina.</p><p>Farmer has consistently showcased his defensive versatility, playing at least ten games at second base, third base, and shortstop in each of his two years with Minnesota. While he has yet to take the field in center, right, or behind the plate, he has proven dependable in any role, earning four outs above average last season and 16 OAA throughout his MLB tenure.</p><p>Kyle Farmer primarily played a backup role in 2024, behind Carlos Correa, and finished the season with a .214/.293/.353 slash line, hitting five home runs and driving in 25 RBIs across 242 plate appearances in 107 games. With the Rockies, he is expected to fill a similar role, backing up <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/rockies-news-rockies-ezequiel-tovar-national-league-history-huge-2024-honor">23-year-old Ezequiel Tovar</a>.</p><p>The Rockies also made several moves leading up to Friday’s non-tender deadline, opting not to offer contracts to pitcher Cal Quantrill and infielder Brendan Rodgers. In this context, Farmer could serve as a solid replacement for Rodgers.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Rockies sign former Twins infielder to 1-year deal

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/rockies-news-colorado-re-signs-veteran-catcher-2-million-deal');   ga('set', 'title', 'Rockies re-signs veteran catcher to $2 million deal');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Colorado-re-signs-veteran-catcher-to-2-million-deal.jpg"></figure><h1>Rockies re-signs veteran catcher to $2 million deal</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-11-20T12:34:32-08:00">November 20th, 12:34pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-11-20T12:34:32-08:00">November 20th, 12:34pm</time><address><a>Brayden Haena</a>Brayden Haena is an Associate Editor at ClutchPoints. A die-hard San Francisco Giants fan and a football fanatic, Brayden further channels his baseball enthusiasm through his podcast, where he delves into the latest in sports with engaging commentary. He also serves as the Defensive Coordinator for Heritage High School. His commitment to sports journalism is evident in his diverse experiences with ContraCosta.news and his dedication to delivering compelling and insightful content.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Colorado Rockies</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Colorado Rockies are keeping veteran catcher Jacob Stallings in the fold for another season, signing him to a one-year, $2 million deal with a $2 million mutual option for 2026 with a $500,000 buyout. The agreement, announced Wednesday, brings back Stallings after he declined his portion of a<a href="https://x.com/Feinsand/status/1859320049716064386" rel="noopener"> mutual option</a> for 2025 earlier this month.</p><p>“Jacob Stallings gets one year and $2 million from the Rockies, per source. The deal includes a $2 million mutual option for 2026 with a $500,000 buyout.” via Mark Feinsand on X.</p><p>Stallings, 34, produced steady numbers behind the plate for the Rockies in 2024, slashing <a href="https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/rockies-jacob-stallings-re-ups-with-colorado/" rel="noopener">.263/.357/.453</a> with nine home runs over 82 games. His balanced offensive contributions and veteran leadership made him a valuable presence on a young Colorado roster. By re-signing Stallings, the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/rockies-news-rockies-ezequiel-tovar-national-league-history-huge-2024-honor">Rockies are ensuring stability at a key position</a> while also maintaining flexibility for the future.</p><h2><b>Jacob Stallings returns to the Rockies in 2025</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Jacob-Stallings.jpg"><figcaption>Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Stallings’ return offers the Rockies a reliable veteran to guide their pitching staff and mentor their younger catchers. This includes Drew Romo, a top prospect expected to play a more prominent role in 2025. Stallings’ ability to manage a pitching staff has made him a respected figure in the clubhouse, a crucial element for a team looking to rebuild and compete in the rugged NL West.</p><p>While Stallings is likely to split catching duties with Romo, the Rockies also have options in Hunter Goodman, a promising prospect who could see time at catcher or elsewhere on the field. This mix of youth and experience behind the plate should provide <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/rockies-news-colorado-confirms-bud-black-return-9th-season">manager Bud Black with flexibility in shaping his lineup and managing workloads</a> throughout the season.</p><p>Stallings has carved out a reputation as one of the more dependable defensive catchers in the league, earning a Gold Glove in 2021. Though his defensive metrics have declined slightly in recent years, he remains an above-average option behind the plate, particularly in handling pitchers and framing pitches. Offensively, his .453 slugging percentage in 2024 was one of the best marks of his career, adding a surprising level of pop to his game.</p><p>The mutual option for 2026 ensures that both Stallings and the Rockies retain flexibility moving forward. Should Stallings continue to perform at a high level, the deal provides Colorado with an affordable option to keep him on the roster.</p><p>For the Rockies, re-signing Stallings signals a commitment to steadying the team’s foundation as they develop younger talent. With Stallings anchoring the catching corps, Colorado is better positioned to navigate the challenges of the upcoming season while building for the future. His return is not just a move for the present—it’s an investment in the growth of the Rockies’ young core.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Rockies re-signs veteran catcher to $2 million deal

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/rockies-news-rockies-ezequiel-tovar-national-league-history-huge-2024-honor');   ga('set', 'title', 'Rockies’ Ezequiel Tovar makes National League history with huge 2024 honor');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Rockies-news-Ezequiel-Tovar-makes-National-League-history-with-huge-2024-honor.jpg"></figure><h1>Rockies’ Ezequiel Tovar makes National League history with huge 2024 honor</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-11-03T20:42:06-08:00">November 3rd, 8:42pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-11-03T20:42:06-08:00">November 3rd, 8:42pm</time><address><a>Brayden Haena</a>Brayden Haena is an Associate Editor at ClutchPoints. A die-hard San Francisco Giants fan and a football fanatic, Brayden further channels his baseball enthusiasm through his podcast, where he delves into the latest in sports with engaging commentary. He also serves as the Defensive Coordinator for Heritage High School. His commitment to sports journalism is evident in his diverse experiences with ContraCosta.news and his dedication to delivering compelling and insightful content.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Colorado Rockies</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Colorado Rockies shortstop Ezequiel Tovar has etched his name into the record books, becoming the youngest player in National League history to win<a href="https://clutchpoints.com/giants-news-matt-chapman-rare-honor-last-achieved-sf-player-1994"> the Rawlings Gold Glove Award</a> at shortstop. This achievement was announced through the Rockies’ official X page.</p><p>“Ezequiel Tovar is the youngest Gold Glove shortstop in National League history.”</p><p>At just 23 years and 60 days old, Tovar has demonstrated exceptional defensive skills throughout the 2024 season. His efforts were quantified by an 11.2 ultimate zone rating, leading all major league shortstops and showcasing how many runs he saved with his defensive prowess. This accomplishment highlights his individual talent and marks a significant milestone for the Rockies, as Tovar becomes the second-youngest player in franchise history to receive this honor, following Nolan Arenado, who won in 2013.</p><p>Tovar’s journey to this accolade was marked by consistency and excellence. He concluded the season with a .988 fielding percentage, ranking second among MLB shortstops, and became the second shortstop in Rockies history to win a Gold Glove. His fielding stats include handling <a href="https://www.denverpost.com/2024/11/03/ezequiel-tovar-wins-gold-glove-award-rockies/" rel="noopener">675 total chances</a> with minimal errors, underscoring his reliability and skill at a crucial defensive position.</p><h2><b>Rockies stud shortstop wins gold in 2024</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Ezequiel-Tovar.jpg"><figcaption>Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>“His everyday work ethic is outstanding and his great defensive instincts show up every game. There is not a play he can’t make,” Rockies manager Bud Black said, praising Tovar’s commitment and instinct. This high praise from a seasoned manager highlights Tovar’s integral role on the team and his impact on games.</p><p>Beyond his Gold Glove Award, Tovar’s defensive statistics over the past two seasons have been nothing short of remarkable. He <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mets-news-francisco-lindor-gold-glove-finalist-snub">leads MLB shortstops in total chances, assists, and double plays</a>, with an outs above average ranking that places him among the elite at his position.</p><p>The Rockies have shown their faith in Tovar’s long-term potential by securing him with a seven-year extension earlier this year, which includes a club option for 2031. This contract reflects the organization’s belief in his abilities and his role as a cornerstone player for the team’s future.</p><p>Joining Tovar in Gold Glove honors from the Rockies this year is center fielder Brenton Doyle, marking a significant achievement for the team with multiple players recognized for their defensive excellence in the same season.</p><p>As the Rockies build on their defensive strengths, Tovar’s historic win not only elevates his profile but also signifies a promising future for the team as they continue to cultivate talent capable of competing at the highest levels.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Rockies’ Ezequiel Tovar makes National League history with huge 2024 honor

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A baseball and basketball lifer, he has written for Boardroom, SLAM, SB Nation, The Next, and more. He graduated from NYU in 2012 and still returns to serve as PA announcer and occasional broadcaster for the school’s basketball and volleyball teams.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">MLB</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Bud Black will return to manage the Colorado Rockies in 2025, the team announced on Tuesday.</p><p>Black and the Rockies agreed on <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/rockies-bud-black-agree-one-year-contract-extension">another one-year extension</a> after the team finished 61-101 in 2024, the worst record in the National League.</p><p>Black is 537-657 in eight seasons as Colorado manager, passing Clint Hurdle this season for most wins by a manager in franchise history. He led the Rockies to the postseason in his first two years at the helm, 2017 and 2018, the first time the franchise ever reached the playoffs in consecutive years. They have not had a winning season since then and are coming off consecutive 100-loss seasons.</p><p>“While our recent results on the field did not meet expectations, we believe this team is heading in the right direction with the growth of very talented young players,” Rockies senior vice president and general manager Bill Schmidt said <a href="https://x.com/RockiesClubInfo/status/1843711050010816961" rel="noopener">in a statement</a>. “Our organization is committed to giving our fans the winning team they deserve. We believe the foundation we’re building with our core roster and our farm system, along with Buddy’s skills, experience and knowledge are instrumental in achieving our goal of playing games in October.”</p><p>Black has been a Major League manager since 2007, spending his entire managerial career in the National League West. Before coming to Colorado, he spent eight full seasons with the San Diego Padres. They fired him midway through the 2015 season.</p><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/rockies-3-early-free-agent-targets-in-2024-mlb-offseason">The Rockies</a> also announced that bullpen coach Reid Cornelius and assistant hitting coach PJ Pilittere will not return next season.</p><h2><b>Bud Black will lead the Rockies’ youth movement</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Bud-Black.jpg"><figcaption>Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>The Rockies’ decision to bring their manager back despite consecutive 100-loss seasons signals exactly what Schmidt said in his statement: that ownership believes Black is the one to continue leading a rebuild.</p><p>12 players made their Major League debuts for Colorado this season, a club record. Its two most productive hitters by bWAR, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/rockies-news-breakout-star-joins-exclusive-club-larry-walker-babe-ruth">Brenton Doyle</a> and Ezequiel Tovar, are both second-year players. Tovar led the team with 26 home runs while Doyle hit 20 of his own, and 25-year-old first baseman Michael Toglia hit 25 as well. That provides some hope to a Rockies offense that had trouble scoring almost all year.</p><p>The pitching staff wasn’t much better, but also holds some reasons for optimism. The Rockies had a 5.47 team ERA — by far the worst in the Majors. They do, however, have a <a href="https://www.mlb.com/rockies/news/bud-black-signs-extension-to-manage-rockies-in-2025" rel="noopener">stable of young arms</a> that could develop into productive relievers. Victor Vodnik, Angel Chivilli, Luis Peralta, Jeff Criswell, Jaden Hill and Seth Halvorsen are all 25 years or younger.</p><p>With Charlie Blackmon retiring and <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/rockies-news-charlie-blackmon-retirement-14-year-career">Kris Bryant unable to stay on the field</a>, look for Colorado to bring in another veteran or two to <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/rockies-news-colorado-ryan-mcmahon-trade-plan-stern-update">join Ryan McMahon</a> in helping guide a young roster through a 2025 season that must show improvement if Black is to stick around even longer.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Rockies confirm Bud Black’s return for 9th season

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/dodgers-vs-rockies-prediction-odds-pick-9-29-2024');   ga('set', 'title', 'Dodgers vs Rockies prediction, odds, pick — 9/29/2024');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Dodgers-vs.-Rockies-prediction-odds-pick.jpg"></figure><h1>Dodgers vs Rockies prediction, odds, pick — 9/29/2024</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-09-28T23:12:29-07:00">September 28th, 11:12pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-09-28T23:12:47-07:00">September 28th, 11:12pm</time><address><a href="http://patreon.com/zemek">Matthew Zemek</a>Matthew Zemek is part of ClutchPoints' Betting team and has written for various sports websites and publications since 2001. He was the editor of the NBA site Crossover Chronicles in the 2016 NBA season. He was a contributing editor to the now-defunct site FanRag Sports in 2017. He currently lives in Phoenix, Arizona.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Betting</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>It’s time to continue our MLB odds <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/betting" rel="noopener">series</a> with a Dodgers-Rockies prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Dodgers Rockies.</p><p>The Los Angeles Dodgers enter the final day of the 2024 MLB regular season with the No. 1 seed in the National League safely tucked away. The Philadelphia Phillies lost a pair of games to the Washington Nationals, a clear indication they did not see the top seed as a prize to be pursued. One can’t blame the Phils for their logic, because most people would agree that the No. 2 seed offers a better path. The No. 2 seed does not have to play the San Diego Padres — the very dangerous No. 4 seed — in the National League Division Series. The Phillies will take their chances with the No. 6 seed or the No. 3 Milwaukee Brewers, a good team but not a team with the high-end star power of the Padres.</p><p>At any rate, the Dodgers have exactly nothing to play for in this game. They might want to give some backups more work, and they have already declared that they will go with a bullpen by committee approach for the game instead of burning a starting pitcher. The Dodgers should use at least six pitchers, possibly more, in this game so that no individual pitcher gets overextended and various bullpen arms all get one inning of work before getting the next several days off.</p><h2><b>Dodgers-Rockies Projected Starters </b></h2><p><b>TBD </b>vs. <b>Ryan Feltner</b></p><p>The Dodgers are going with a series of relievers in this game.</p><p><b>Ryan Feltner</b> (3-10) has a 4.66 ERA. Feltner started the season very poorly but has stabilized in the second half of the 2024 campaign. Delivering an ERA under 4.7 is respectable for a Coors Field pitcher. One wonders what he could achieve if he didn’t pitch all his home games in Denver over the course of a full season.</p><p>Last Start: Tuesday, September 24 versus the St Louis Cardinals: 6 IP, 6 H, 2 R, 1 HR, 1 BB, 6 K</p><p>2024 Home Splits: 14 starts, 71 2/3 IP, 87 H, 47 R, 11 HR, 20 BB, 62 K</p><p><b><i>Here are the Dodgers-Rockies <a href="https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/mlb" rel="noopener">MLB Odds</a>, courtesy of FanDuel. </i></b></p><h2><b>MLB Odds: Dodgers-Rockies Odds</b></h2><p>Los Angeles Dodgers: -1.5 (no price listed)</p><p>Moneyline: no price listed</p><p>Colorado Rockies: +1.5 (no price listed)</p><p>Moneyline: no price listed</p><p>Over: 11 (no price listed)</p><p>Under: 11 (no price listed)</p><h2><b>How to Watch Dodgers vs. Rockies </b></h2><p>Time: 3:10 p.m. ET/12:10 p.m. PT</p><p>TV: SportsNet LA (Dodgers) / MLB (Rockies) / MLB Extra Innings</p><p>Stream: fuboTV <b>(<a href="https://www.fubo.tv/stream/mlb/?irad=377812&amp;irmp=492408" rel="noopener sponsored">Free trial</a>)</b></p><h2><b>Why The Dodgers Will Cover The Spread/Win</b></h2><p>The Dodgers did not need to win on Friday or Saturday, but they did. They want to keep hitting well and giving guys confidence before they begin the playoffs several days from now. Keep in mind how many times the Dodgers have gotten to the playoffs and have looked rusty, while a lower-seeded team comes from the wild card series as the more battle-tested group. The Dodgers want to put some effort into Game 162 so that they have the right mentality heading into the playoffs.</p><h2><b>Why The Rockies Will Cover The Spread/Win</b></h2><p>The Rockies want to win their season and home finale. The Dodgers are going to treat this game like an exhibition and have nothing to play for. Colorado might actually be more mentally invested in this game.</p><h2><b>Final Dodgers-Rockies Prediction &amp; Pick</b></h2><p>The Dodgers don’t need to win. The Rockies are terrible. Just stay away from this game.</p><p><i><b><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/betting" rel="noopener">Click here</a> for more betting news and predictions</b></i></p><p><b>Final Dodgers-Rockies Prediction &amp; Pick: Rockies +1.5</b></p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Dodgers vs Rockies prediction, odds, pick — 9/29/2024

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/dodgers-vs-rockies-prediction-odds-pick-9-28-2024');   ga('set', 'title', 'Dodgers vs. Rockies prediction, odds, pick – 9/28/2024');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Dodgers-vs.-Rockies-prediction-odds-pick.jpg"></figure><h1>Dodgers vs. Rockies prediction, odds, pick – 9/28/2024</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-09-27T21:20:26-07:00">September 27th, 9:20pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-09-27T21:20:26-07:00">September 27th, 9:20pm</time><address><a>Nate Duffett</a>Nate Duffett is a writer for ClutchPoints and a sports junkie at heart, especially for the Boston sports scene. In his spare time, he coaches hockey and is also a Hockey Scout at FCHockey and NeutralZone. Whether it's covering the NHL, MLB, NBA, NFL, or College Football and Basketball, there is not a sport Nate isn't able to discuss.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Betting</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Los Angeles Dodgers still have something to play for as they are battling the Philadelphia Phillies for the top spot in the National League. Friday night was a good start for this as the Phillies lost 9-1. The Colorado Rockies are just trying to play out the rest of their schedule, and most of the roster is likely thrilled that only two games are remaining in the season. The Dodgers have won seven of their past nine games, while the Rockies have lost six of their last eight. It’s time to continue our MLB odds <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/betting" rel="noopener">series</a> with a Dodgers-Rockies prediction and pick.</p><h2><b>Dodgers-Rockies Projected Starters </b></h2><p><b>Yoshinobu Yamamoto</b> vs. <b>Antonio Senzatela</b></p><p><b>Yoshinobu Yamamoto</b> is 6-2 with a 2.92 ERA and a 1.07 WHIP.</p><p>Yamamoto’s last start was at home against the Colorado Rockies in a 6-5 win. He pitched 3 innings with 4 strikeouts, allowing 5 hits, 3 walks, and 4 earned runs. Yamamoto was out of the rotation from June 15 to September 10 and has pitched in just three games since returning. The Dodgers are monitoring his workload, as he hasn’t gone more than four innings in a game or thrown more than 80 pitches.</p><p>Yamamoto is 3-1 at home with a 3.66 ERA and a 1.09 WHIP.</p><p><b>Antonio Senzatela</b> is 0-0 with a 3.38 ERA and a 1.62 WHIP.</p><p>Senzatela has just two games played since returning to the Rockies on September 16. His last start was on the road against the Los Angeles Dodgers as the opposing pitcher to Yamamoto. He pitched 5 innings with 2 strikeouts, allowing 5 hits, 2 walks, 1 earned run, and 1 home run.</p><p>Senzatela is 0-0 at home with a 6.00 ERA and a 2.00 WHIP.</p><p><b><i>Here are the <a href="https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/mlb" rel="noopener">MLB Odds</a>, courtesy of FanDuel. </i></b></p><h2><b>MLB Odds: Dodgers-Rockies Odds</b></h2><p>Los Angeles Dodgers: -1.5 (-170)</p><p>Moneyline: -280</p><p>Colorado Rockies: +1.5 (+145)</p><p>Moneyline: +230</p><p>Over: 11 (-110)</p><p>Under: 11 (-110)</p><h2><b>How to Watch Dodgers vs. Rockies</b></h2><p>Time: 8:10 PM ET/5:10 PM PT</p><p>TV: SNLA, COLR</p><p>Stream: fuboTV (<a href="https://www.fubo.tv/stream/mlb/?irad=377812&amp;irmp=492408" rel="noopener sponsored">Free Trial</a>)</p><h2><b>Why The Dodgers Will Cover The Spread/Win</b></h2><p>The Dodgers’ offense has been in unbelievable form and they added to that with 11 more runs on Friday night. They are batting .285 with a .386 on-base percentage over their past ten games, averaging 8.4 runs/nine. The Dodgers’ pitching situation was a concern on Friday night, but they persevered and are in a much better position in this game. Their bullpen has a 2.87 ERA this season and isn’t scared of the Rockies’ abysmal offense.</p><p>The Rockies bullpen has no belief they can stop the Dodgers’ offense. They have a 5.11 ERA overall and an 8.25 ERA over their past three games. Senzatela hasn’t been pitching deep into games, and Colorado could be in trouble if that continues.</p><h2><b>Why The Rockies Will Cover The Spread/Win</b></h2><p>We’ll be careful of backing the Rockies too hard since they showed no signs of a fight on Friday night. However, there comes a point where the Dodgers could sit their stars to rest and ensure no injuries for the postseason. The Phillies’ loss on Friday could accelerate that process for the Dodgers and give Colorado a chance in this game.</p><h2><b>Final Dodgers-Rockies Prediction &amp; Pick</b></h2><p>It didn’t seem like the Dodgers would be able to handle the Rockies as well as they did on Friday night. However, we shouldn’t underestimate Colorado’s ability to lose a game. The Dodgers had barely any motivation and were without Freddie Freeman, but still put up 11 runs for an 11-4 victory. It won’t get any easier in this game, as Senzatela hasn’t been performing that well since returning and is on a limited pitch count. The Rockies’ abysmal bullpen won’t be able to handle the Rockies again in this game.</p><p><b>Final Dodgers-Rockies Prediction &amp; Pick: Dodgers -1.5 (-170)</b></p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Dodgers vs. Rockies prediction, odds, pick – 9/28/2024

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/dodgers-vs-rockies-prediction-odds-pick-9-27-2024');   ga('set', 'title', 'Dodgers vs. Rockies prediction, odds, pick – 9/27/2024');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Dodgers-vs.-Rockies-prediction-odds-pick.jpg"></figure><h1>Dodgers vs. Rockies prediction, odds, pick – 9/27/2024</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-09-27T05:43:54-07:00">September 27th, 5:43am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-09-27T05:43:54-07:00">September 27th, 5:43am</time><address><a>Nate Duffett</a>Nate Duffett is a writer for ClutchPoints and a sports junkie at heart, especially for the Boston sports scene. In his spare time, he coaches hockey and is also a Hockey Scout at FCHockey and NeutralZone. Whether it's covering the NHL, MLB, NBA, NFL, or College Football and Basketball, there is not a sport Nate isn't able to discuss.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Betting</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Los Angeles Dodgers and Colorado Rockies square off in a series that doesn’t mean much for the standings or the playoff picture. The Dodgers are firmly in first in the National League West but do have the motivation to try to clinch the first seed in the entire league. The Rockies have been out of the playoff picture for most of the season, sitting 34 games back of the Dodgers with the second-worst record in the National League. The Dodgers have won seven of ten games against the Rockies this season, but the Dodgers have managed to get two of the past five. The Dodgers have also won seven of their past ten overall, while the Rockies have lost six of their last ten. It’s time to continue our MLB odds <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/betting" rel="noopener">series</a> with a Dodgers-Rockies prediction and pick.</p><h2><b>Dodgers-Rockies Projected Starters </b></h2><p><b>TBD</b> vs. <b>Cal Quantrill</b></p><p>The Dodgers haven’t announced an official starter for this game, as Yoshinobu Yamamoto is the only starter in their rotation with enough rest to pitch. The Dodgers could save Yamamoto for the postseason because this game doesn’t have much meaning.</p><p><b>Cal Quantrill</b> is 8-10 with a 4.72 ERA and a 1.49 WHIP.</p><p>Quantrill’s last start was on the road against the Dodgers, which the Rockies won 6-3. He pitched 4 2/3 innings with five strikeouts. He allowed six hits, four walks, three earned runs, and one home run.</p><p>Quantrill is 4-4 at home with a 4.37 ERA and a 1.56 WHIP.</p><p><b><i>Here are the <a href="https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/mlb" rel="noopener">MLB Odds</a>, courtesy of FanDuel. </i></b></p><h2><b>MLB Odds: Dodgers-Rockies Odds</b></h2><p>Los Angeles Dodgers: -1.5 (-135)</p><p>Moneyline: -185</p><p>Colorado Rockies: +1.5 (+115)</p><p>Moneyline: +155</p><p>Over: 11.5 (-115)</p><p>Under: 11.5 (-105)</p><h2><b>How to Watch Dodgers vs. Rockies</b></h2><p>Time: 8:10 PM ET/5:10 PM PT</p><p>TV: SNLA, COLR</p><p>Stream: fuboTV (<a href="https://www.fubo.tv/stream/mlb/?irad=377812&amp;irmp=492408" rel="noopener sponsored">Free Trial</a>)</p><h2><b>Why The Dodgers Will Cover The Spread/Win</b></h2><p>The Dodgers offense is hitting their stride at the right time which is a welcome sight for fans who have seen too many postseason heartbreaks. They are batting .282 with a .381 on-base percentage over their last ten games, averaging 7.9 runs/nine. The Dodgers pitching situation is concerning, but it may not matter.</p><p>The Rockies bullpen has been a disaster all season, but they’ve been particularly bad over the past three outings. They have an 8.07 ERA and the team allowed 20 runs over three games against an abysmal St. Louis Cardinals offense.</p><h2><b>Why The Rockies Will Cover The Spread/Win</b></h2><p>The Dodgers are playing their starting pitching situation close to the vest for this game. It makes sense, as the next meaningful game the Dodgers will play will be in the playoff’s first game. They are trying to line up their starters to avoid getting upset in the postseason like they did last year against the Arizona Diamondbacks. The Dodgers aren’t going to roll out many of their good players, and already have Freddie Freeman gone for the duration of this series. The Rockies could steal a couple of wins against a Dodgers team lacking motivation on this road trip.</p><h2><b>Final Dodgers-Rockies Prediction &amp; Pick</b></h2><p>Who knows what will happen in this game? There is plenty of uncertainty with the Dodgers, as they could be resting players and haven’t announced a starting pitcher yet. The Rockies are just trying to play out the rest of their schedule and get to the offseason after another disappointing season in Colorado. Take this game to feature not much offense as both teams limp to the finish line.</p><p><b>Final Dodgers-Rockies Prediction &amp; Pick: Under 11.5 (-105)</b></p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Dodgers vs. Rockies prediction, odds, pick – 9/27/2024

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/rockies-kris-bryant-makes-honest-crying-admission-amid-injury-frustrations');   ga('set', 'title', 'Rockies’ Kris Bryant makes honest ‘crying’ admission amid injury frustrations');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Kris-Bryant-makes-honest-crying-admission-amid-injury-frustrations.jpg"></figure><h1>Rockies’ Kris Bryant makes honest ‘crying’ admission amid injury frustrations</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-09-26T05:59:10-07:00">September 26th, 5:59am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-09-26T05:59:10-07:00">September 26th, 5:59am</time><address><a>Ryan Bologna</a>Ryan Bologna is an author at ClutchPoints. He studied journalism and communication at UConn.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">MLB</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>It has been a rough few years for Kris Bryant since he signed a long-term deal with the Colorado Rockies, specifically on the injury front related to his back, and he <a href="https://www.mlb.com/news/kris-bryant-determined-to-overcome-back-issues" rel="noopener">did not hold back</a> when talking about how he is dealing with everything related to that.</p><p>“I’m not doing too good,” Kris Bryant said, via Thomas Harding of MLB.com. “I’m trying my hardest.”</p><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/rockies-news-kris-bryant-dealing-harsh-2024-reality">Bryant is still going through</a> the process of recovering and is doing everything he can to get back healthy <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/rockies-news-charlie-blackmon-retirement-14-year-career">for the Rockies</a>. Still, his honest admission is an example of how hard it can be for players to go through injuries in their careers. Bryant was a star on the Chicago Cubs and was a huge reason they won the World Series in 2016. Bryant has done great things in his career, but he wants to continue that in this chapter with the Rockies.</p><p>“I totally turned the page on that [Cubs] chapter of my life,” Bryant said, via Harding. “I want to have a new and better one here. I’m always striving for better things. … There are many nights where I sit there, crying myself to sleep. It sucks, sitting here, watching games, knowing I can’t contribute in any way. I guess I can contribute by talking. I’m struggling really bad with this, and I can’t wait to get back out there.”</p><h2><b>Kris Bryant’s struggles with the Rockies</b></h2><p>As mentioned before, Bryant spent many years with the Cubs, and was a star player there. He got called up in 2015 and immediately made an impact. He was a huge part of the team winning in 2016, and those first three seasons of his career are still clearly the best he has had to this date.</p><p>Bryant remained a valued member of the Cubs until the trade deadline in 2021, when he was dealt to the San Francisco Giants. The following offseason, Bryant signed with the Rockies on a lucrative deal. Expectations were high, especially going to a hitter-friendly ballpart. In 2022, Bryant performed well when he was on the field, but the problem was that he only played 42 games. The following season, Bryant struggled in 80 games, and 2024 was a similar story, as he struggled in just 37 games played.</p><p>Hopefully, Bryant will be able to recover from this back issue and be able to have a resurgent season in 2024. He is still under contract with the Rockies for four more seasons.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Rockies’ Kris Bryant makes honest ‘crying’ admission amid injury frustrations

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During that time, he earned his masters degree in Communication. After graduating in 2022, Cameron signed to play independent professional baseball with the Joliet Slammers, but his time was cut short due to injury. Nonetheless, his love for baseball and all sports never faded.Cameron loves the sports media and sports journalism side of things and does some light writing for a Chicago Cubs blog, as well. To go along with that, he loves sports betting and fantasy sports. He also loves digging on the research and creating content for both sports betting and fantasy sports!</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Betting</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The St. Louis Cardinals hit the road to take on the Colorado Rockies Wednesday night. Check out our MLB odds <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/betting" rel="noopener">series</a> as we give you a Cardinals-Rockies prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game.</p><h2><b>Cardinals-Rockies Projected Starters </b></h2><p><b>Erick Fedde</b> vs. <b>Austin Gomber</b></p><p><b>Erick Fedde</b> (8-9) with a 3.38 ERA, 1.17 WHIP, 170.1 innings pitched, 144K/51BB, .232 oBA</p><p>Last Start: vs. Pittsburgh Pirates: No Decision, 6 innings, 4 hits, 1 run, 1 walk, 3 strikeouts</p><p>2024 Road Splits: 17 starts, 4.50 ERA, 1.21 WHIP, 96 innings pitched, 82K/29BB, .240 oBA</p><p><b>Austin Gomber</b> (5-11) with a 4.67 ERA, 1.31 WHIP, 160 innings pitched, 113K/38BB, .270 oBA</p><p>Last Start: vs. Arizona Diamondbacks: Loss, 2 innings, 6 hits, 6 runs, 5 earned, 1 walk, 1 strikeout</p><p>2024 Home Splits: 13 starts, 4.82 ERA, 1.37 WHIP, 71 innings pitched, 44K/17BB, .281 oBA</p><p><b><i>Here are the <a href="https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/mlb" rel="noopener">MLB Odds</a>, courtesy of FanDuel. </i></b></p><h2><b>MLB Odds: Cardinals-Rockies Odds</b></h2><p>St. Louis Cardinals: -1.5 (+122)</p><p>Moneyline: -126</p><p>Colorado Rockies: +1.5 (-146)</p><p>Moneyline: +108</p><p>Over: 10 (-118)</p><p>Under: 10 (-104)</p><h2><b>How to Watch Cardinals vs. Rockies</b></h2><p>Time: 8:40 PM ET/5:40 PM PT</p><p>TV: Bally Sports Midwest, MLB TV</p><p>Stream: fuboTV (<a href="https://www.fubo.tv/stream/mlb/?irad=377812&amp;irmp=492408" rel="noopener sponsored">Free Trial</a>)</p><h2><b>Why The Cardinals Will Cover The Spread/Win</b></h2><p>Fedde did not have the best start to his Cardinals journey, but he has thrown the ball well in September. In three starts this month, Fedde has thrown 15.2 innings, allowed 15 hits, and none of those hits have left the yard. Along with that, Fedde has allowed just five runs, which gives him an ERA of 2.87. Fedde was pitching well with the Chicago White Sox before being traded, so we know what he is capable of. If Fedde can be that good pitcher, the Cardinals will win this game.</p><p>Gomber is a hittable pitcher, especially when playing at Coors field. Teams are batting .281 off him at Coors field, and he has allowed 16 home runs in his 13 starts. The Cardinals have a great chance to do some real damage in this game. With Gomber being a very hittable pitcher, and opposing teams hitting the ball hard off him, the Cardinals should be able to put up runs, and win this game.</p><h2><b>Why The Rockies Will Cover The Spread/Win</b></h2><p>The Rockies need Gomber to have a good start if they want to win this game. Both teams have been eliminated from the playoffs for a while, but that does not mean these players are going to take any pitches off. That includes Gomber. Gomber’s last start was a rough one, but his previous two were good. In those two starts, Gomber has allowed just three runs in 14 innings pitched against two pretty good teams. That is how Gomber needs to pitch in this game. If he can go five or six strong innings, the Rockies will be able to win this game.</p><p>Colorado has won six of their last 10 games, so they are playing pretty well. In those 10 games, the Rockies are batting .237, but they have scored 51 runs. That is more than enough runs to win games. In fact, when the Rockies score five or more runs in a game this season, they have a record of 39-21. Along with that, the Rockies are 36-39 at home with a .267 batting average, and .770 OPS. Colorado is a better team at home, and they need that to show in this game.</p><h2><b>Final Cardinals-Rockies Prediction &amp; Pick</b></h2><p>This game comes down to which pitcher I trust more to do their job. For me, that is Erick Fedde. I will take the Cardinals to win this game straight up.</p><p><b>Final Cardinals-Rockies Prediction &amp; Pick: Cardinals ML (-126)</b></p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Cardinals vs. Rockies prediction, odds, pick – 9/25/2024

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Having previously worked in the nonprofit and legal sectors, he decided to pursue his true love of writing with ClutchPoints. Dominik's hobbies include painting, cooking food, training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and always having a laugh. His main focus areas are UFC coverage and all things sneakers.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Betting</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>We’re back for another MLB betting prediction and pick as the Regular Season draws near to a close. We turn our attention towards this next series in the National League as the <b>St. Louis Cardinals</b> visit the <b>Colorado Rockies</b> for the beginning of a three-game series. It’s time to continue our MLB odds <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/betting" rel="noopener">series</a> with a Cardinals-Rockies prediction and pick.</p><h2><b>Cardinals-Rockies Projected Starters </b></h2><p><b>Michael McGreevy (RHP)</b> vs. <b>Ryan Feltner (RHP)</b></p><p><b>Michael McGreevy</b> (2-0) with a 0.90 ERA, 0.80 WHIP, 7 K, 10.0 IP</p><p>Last Start: 9/15 vs. PIT (W) – 3.0 IP, 0 ER, 4 K</p><p>2024 Road Splits: N/A</p><p><b>Ryan Feltner</b> (3-10) with a 4.73 ERA, 1.37 WHIP, 129 K, 150.1 IP</p><p>Last Start: 9/17 vs. ARI (W) – 6.2 IP, 1 ER, 2 K</p><p>2024 Home Splits: (1-3) with a 5.76 ERA, .310 OBA, 56 K, 65.2 IP</p><p><b><i>Here are the <a href="https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/mlb" rel="noopener">MLB Odds</a>, courtesy of FanDuel. </i></b></p><h2><b>MLB Odds: Cardinals-Rockies Odds</b></h2><p>St. Louis Cardinals: -1.5 (+132)</p><p>Moneyline: -116</p><p>Colorado Rockies: +1.5 (-160)</p><p>Moneyline: -102</p><p>Over: 10.5 (+102)</p><p>Under: 10.5 (-124)</p><h2><b>How to Watch Cardinals vs. Rockies</b></h2><p>Time: 8:40 p.m. ET/ 5:40 p.m. PT</p><p>TV: Bally Sports, MLB.TV</p><p>Stream: fuboTV (<a href="https://www.fubo.tv/stream/mlb/?irad=377812&amp;irmp=492408" rel="noopener sponsored">Free Trial</a>)</p><h2><b>Why The Cardinals Will Cover The Spread/Win</b></h2><p>The St. Louis Cardinals are currently third in the National League Central and they sit eight games back of the final NL Wild Card spot. They won’t be making the Postseason this year and after having several chances to close the gap within the divisional race, they’ll be coming up short for the third consecutive season. Their year was plagued with injuries and they continue to be without key role players within their lineup to end the season. Still, they’ve won five of their last seven games and without the added pressure of making the Postseason, they’ve been playing well in all phases of the game.</p><p>The Cardinals will send Michael McGreevy to the mound for just his third appearance of the season. He was called up from Triple-A just a few weeks ago after rotational starters Lance Lynn and Sonny Gray found themselves on the IL. The Cardinals have seen wins in both of his appearances and managed to give him a 10-run cushion in both games, so expect McGreevy to sustain his success if his team is able to provide him with some run support. He’s only allowed one run through 10 innings of work this year, so expect another solid start from the rookie slinger as he tries to give his team the edge in this season’s series.</p><h2><b>Why The Rockies Will Cover The Spread/Win</b></h2><p>The Colorado Rockies are currently last in the National League West and will miss the Postseason once again. It was a tough season throughout the entire year as the ball club couldn’t seem to get healthy and put together a string of solid games. Injuries to players like Kris Bryant, Brenton Doyle, and Dakota Hudson have really derailed their chances this year and they’re hoping for a smooth offseason and looking forward to another chance next year. Still, the Rockies are managing to win games during the dog days of the season and after recently beating the Los Angeles Dodgers, they’d be happy to see some of that momentum carry into this series.</p><p>The Rockies will send Ryan Feltner to the mound for his twenty-ninth start of the season. His 3-10 overall record doesn’t quite tell the whole story of his season as he’s had some success over his last few starts. He had a rough month of August where he recorded five starts with no wins to show for it, but since, the Rockies have notched wins in six of his last seven starts. In his three starts throughout September, he has yet to allow a home run and has only allowed four total runs. Expect him to put together another solid outing in this one.</p><h2><b>Final Cardinals-Rockies Prediction &amp; Pick</b></h2><p>Neither of these teams are playing for much at the moment, but without the added pressure of making the Postseason, it seems as though they’ve found success at this point of their schedules, winning games in a “too little, too late” sort of fashion. The Colorado Rockies have seen some clutch hitting late in games from players like Charlie Blackmon and Ryan McMahon, so don’t be surprised if they can see a spark once again in this outing.</p><p>The Cardinals, on the other hand, have been dealing with injuries to their starting rotation and they’ll be sending a fresh prospect out to the mound in this one. He’s been able to find his control through his first two appearances, so it’ll be interesting to see if he can finish this year’s campaign on a high note and place himself within the starting rotation for next year.</p><p>For our final prediction, we’ll side with the Colorado Rockies to find this win at home. They’ve been a bit more active with their bats over the last month than the Cardinals have and you must trust Ryan Feltner with the pitching matchup as he nears his 30th start of the season. Let’s roll with the Colorado Rockies to win this opening game of the series.</p><p><b>Final Cardinals-Rockies Prediction &amp; Pick: Colorado Rockies ML (-102)</b></p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Cardinals vs. Rockies prediction, odds, pick – 9/24/2024

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '');   ga('set', 'title', 'Rockies’ Charlie Blackmon announces retirement after 14-year career');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <p>After an illustrious 14-year career, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/rockies-news-colorado-charlie-blackmon-one-year-13-million-contract-extension">longtime Colorado Rockies outfielder Charlie Blackmon</a> is calling it quits.</p><p>Blackmon announced <a href="https://twitter.com/Chuck_Nazty/status/1838361243981124015" target="_blank" rel="noopener">his decision</a> to retire via social media on Monday evening.</p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><p lang="zxx" dir="ltr"><a href="https://t.co/JAGgw8KO1o">pic.twitter.com/JAGgw8KO1o</a></p><p>&mdash; Charlie Blackmon (@Chuck_Nazty) <a href="https://twitter.com/Chuck_Nazty/status/1838361243981124015?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 23, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p><p>&#8220;I have been blessed to call the city of Denver and the Colorado Rockies my baseball home for the entirety of my career,&#8221; Blackmon wrote. &#8220;I am grateful for the support of this organization, my teammates, and most of all Rockies fans. It is with a thankful heart and a career&#8217;s worth of memories that I choose a new path.&#8221;</p><p>Blackmon concludes his retirement post with an epic reference to the classic 1993 baseball movie, The Sandlot.</p><p>&#8220;I&#8217;ll hop over that fence, pickle the beast and embrace the next phase of my life,&#8221; Blackmon wrote.</p><p>While the Rockies have been one of baseball&#8217;s most disappointing teams in recent years, Blackmon, a fan-favorite, has been a bright spot for Rockies fans and given the people of Denver a reason to come to the ballpark and cheer on their team.</p><p>Even in the later stages of his career, Blackmon has still been an effective everyday player for the Rockies. This season, through 118 games split between right field and DH, Blackmon is hitting a respectable .249 with 11 home runs.</p><h2><strong>Charlie Blackmon&#8217;s incredible 14-year career with the Colorado Rockies</strong></h2><p><figure id="attachment_3045566" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-3045566" style="width: 1024px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-3045566" src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/09-23-24-blackmon-image.jpg" alt="Colorado Rockies designated hitter Charlie Blackmon (19) celebrates with teammates after hitting a two-run home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the ninth inning at Dodger Stadium." width="1024" height="576" srcset="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/09-23-24-blackmon-image.jpg 1200w, https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/09-23-24-blackmon-image.jpg?resize=300,169 300w, https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/09-23-24-blackmon-image.jpg?resize=768,432 768w, https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/09-23-24-blackmon-image.jpg?resize=1024,576 1024w, https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/09-23-24-blackmon-image.jpg?resize=150,84 150w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-3045566" class="wp-caption-text">© Jonathan Hui-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure></p><p>Blackmon, who turned 38 this season, spent his entire 14-year career with the Rockies, a rarity in today&#8217;s game. He was named an All-Star four times and collected two Silver Sluggers. With under a week left in this season, Blackmon has a career .292 average with 1797 hits and 226 home runs.</p><p>Blackmon&#8217;s 2017 season is one of the most eye-popping and underappreciated in baseball history. He won the batting title with a .331 average, led all of baseball with 213 hits, 137 runs and 14 triples, hit 37 home runs, drove in 104 runs and earned a top-5 MVP finish.</p><p>Blackmon, also known by his nickname &#8220;Chuck Nazty,&#8221; was a part of two postseason teams. He helped lead the Rockies to Wild Card berths in 2017 and 2018. While he was never able to advance past the divisional round, those Rockies teams led by Blackmon, third baseman Nolan Arenado, shortstop Trevor Story and second baseman DJ LeMahieu were some of the most dominant offensive groups in recent memory.</p><p>After Arenado, Story and LeMauhieu all were traded away or signed with other teams, Blackmon stayed, and finished his career out with the Rockies. At the beginning of the 2018 season, Blackmon signed a six-year, $108 million deal. At the end of the 2023 season, Blackmon signed a one-year extension for what would end up being the final season of his career.</p>    </body></html>

Rockies’ Charlie Blackmon announces retirement after 14-year career

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/rockies-vs-dodgers-prediction-odds-pick-9-22-2024');   ga('set', 'title', 'Rockies vs Dodgers prediction, odds, pick – 9/22/2024');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Rockies-vs.-Dodgers-prediction-odds-pick.jpg"></figure><h1>Rockies vs Dodgers prediction, odds, pick – 9/22/2024</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-09-21T23:50:03-07:00">September 21st, 11:50pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-09-21T23:50:24-07:00">September 21st, 11:50pm</time><address><a href="http://patreon.com/zemek">Matthew Zemek</a>Matthew Zemek is part of ClutchPoints' Betting team and has written for various sports websites and publications since 2001. He was the editor of the NBA site Crossover Chronicles in the 2016 NBA season. He was a contributing editor to the now-defunct site FanRag Sports in 2017. He currently lives in Phoenix, Arizona.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Betting</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>It’s time to continue our MLB odds <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/betting" rel="noopener">series</a> with a Rockies Dodgers prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Rockies-Dodgers.</p><p>The Los Angeles Dodgers are almost there, but not yet. Not quite. They lead the San Diego Padres by three games with seven left to play in the National League West race. The Padres have one more game with the lowly Chicago White Sox this weekend. If the Dodgers can take care of the Colorado Rockies on Sunday, they would stay three games up in the West if the Padres beat Chicago. If, however, the Dodgers lose this game and the Padres beat the White Sox, LA’s lead would be just two games with the Padres coming to Los Angeles for a three-game series starting on Tuesday.</p><p>The math is simple for the Dodgers: If they enter the Padre series up two, losing two of three would mean they would enter the weekend leading by only one game. If, on the other hand, the Dodgers enter the Padre series up by three games, they could lose twice to San Diego and could still enter the final weekend leading by two games. As we get down to the final few games of the season, a one-game difference is a very big deal. This is a very important game for the Dodgers, and there is the added point that if they want the top seed in the National League, they are tied with the Philadelphia Phillies and need a strong week to get that top seed.</p><h2><b>Rockies-Dodgers Projected Starters </b></h2><p><b>Antonio Senzatela</b> vs. <b>Yoshinobu Yamamoto</b></p><p><b>Antonio Senzatela </b>(0-0) has a 6.00 ERA. He made his first start last week after a long injury absence. It’s hard to gather any real information from three innings. We will see if Senzatela can go four, maybe five, innings in this appearance.</p><p>Last Start: Monday, September 16 versus the Arizona Diamondbacks: 3 IP, 4 H, 2 R, 1 HR, 2 BB, 2 K</p><p>2024 Road Splits: none</p><p><b>Yoshinobu Yamamoto</b> (6-2) has a 2.63 ERA. He is being slowly ushered back into the Dodger rotation after his multi-month absence due to injury. Yamamoto is allowing baserunners but is pitching out of trouble. He has allowed one run in eight innings of work in two appearances since his return to the rotation. The Dodgers would really love to see Yamamoto go five innings and not allow more than two runs in this game.</p><p>Last Start: Monday, September 16 versus the Atlanta Braves: 4 IP, 4 H, 0 R, 0 HR, 2 BB, 3 K</p><p>2024 Home Splits: 9 starts, 43 1/3 IP, 40 H, 18 R, 5 HR, 6 BB, 51 K</p><p><b><i>Here are the Rockies-Dodgers <a href="https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/mlb" rel="noopener">MLB Odds</a>, courtesy of FanDuel. </i></b></p><h2><b>MLB Odds: Rockies-Dodgers Odds</b></h2><p>Colorado Rockies: +1.5 (+130)</p><p>Moneyline: +290</p><p>Los Angeles Dodgers: -1.5 (-156)</p><p>Moneyline: -360</p><p>Over: 8.5 (-120)</p><p>Under: 8.5 (-102)</p><h2><b>How to Watch Rockies vs Dodgers</b></h2><p>Time: 4:10 p.m. ET/1:10 p.m. PT</p><p>TV: MLB (Rockies) / SportsNet LA (Dodgers) / MLB Extra Innings</p><p>Stream: fuboTV (<a href="https://www.fubo.tv/stream/mlb/?irad=377812&amp;irmp=492408" rel="noopener sponsored">Free trial</a>)</p><h2><b>Why The Rockies Will Cover The Spread/Win</b></h2><p>Yamamoto is not ready to pitch five or six innings. The overworked Dodger bullpen is likely to have its fingerprints on the game, which is not the best news for Los Angeles.</p><h2><b>Why The Dodgers Will Cover The Spread/Win</b></h2><p>The Dodgers need this game. They did not hit well with runners on base on Saturday in their loss to Colorado. Chances are the Dodgers won’t lose back-to-back games at home versus the Rockies.</p><h2><b>Final Rockies-Dodgers Prediction &amp; Pick</b></h2><p>The Dodgers losing on Saturday makes them a better, stronger choice on Sunday. Surely they’re going to hit better and score more. Take Los Angeles.</p><p><i><b><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/betting" rel="noopener">Click here</a> for more betting news and predictions</b></i></p><p><b>Final Rockies-Dodgers Prediction &amp; Pick: Dodgers -1.5 </b></p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Rockies vs Dodgers prediction, odds, pick – 9/22/2024

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/cardinals-news-nolan-arenado-wild-rockies-playoff-stat-leave-fans-shock');   ga('set', 'title', 'Nolan Arenado’s wild Cardinals-Rockies playoff stat will leave fans in shock');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Nolan-Arenados-wild-St.-Louis-Rockies-playoff-stat-will-leave-fans-in-shock.jpg"></figure><h1>Nolan Arenado’s wild Cardinals-Rockies playoff stat will leave fans in shock</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-09-21T19:57:10-07:00">September 21st, 7:57pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-09-21T20:05:07-07:00">September 21st, 8:05pm</time><address><a>Mike Gianakos</a>Mike Gianakos is the former editor-in-chief of High Times magazine, where he also spearheaded the video department and event production. He is a longtime podcaster and even longer suffering NY Jets fan.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">MLB</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The St. Louis Cardinals have been eliminated from playoff contention. While it seemed inevitable that St. Louis would miss out on the postseason this year, it became official when the Cardinals lost to the American League Central champs the Cleveland Guardians 5-1 on Friday. Despite <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/dodgers-cardinals-agree-tommy-edman-erick-fedde-michael-kopech-led-3-team-trade">buying at the trade deadline</a>, St. Louis was unable to make a serious run in the second half of the season.</p><p>The Cardinals were hoping to bounce back from an uncharacteristic losing season in 2023, when they missed out on the playoffs for the first time in four years. However, the team could only muster a 28-31 record since returning from the All-Star break, hovering around .500 for the season. Things have been so bad in St. Louis the team <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/cardinals-news-st-louis-hit-with-all-time-attendance-low-amid-slump">set a record low for attendance at Busch Stadium</a>.</p><p>With the lost season, Cardinals star third baseman Nolan Arenado continues to have <a href="https://x.com/danluceroshow/status/1837562985151361528" rel="noopener">more postseason wins</a> with the Colorado Rockies than with the Cardinals, per 580 WIBW’s Dan Lucero.</p><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb-trade-rumors-cardinals-rockies-talking-nolan-arenado-blockbuster">Arenado came over to St. Louis when the Rockies sent him to the Cardinals in a blockbuster trade</a> prior to the 2021 season. He spent eight years in Colorado and he’s now been in St. Louis for four. However, in his time as a Cardinal he’s played in a total of just three postseason games and has yet to pick up a victory. With the Rockies, Arenado participated in five playoff games and got one win – the only postseason win of his career.</p><h2><b>Nolan Arenado has not found playoff success since coming to the Cardinals in 2021</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Nolan-Arenado.jpg"><figcaption>Joe Puetz-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Since joining the Cardinals in 2021, the team has reached the postseason twice. In Arenado’s first year in St. Louis, the Cardinals lost the National League Wild Card game to the Dodgers. The following year, after winning the NL Central, St. Louis lost the NL Wild Card series to the Philadelphia Phillies who swept the team 2-0.</p><p>In the eight years Arenado spent in Colorado, the Rockies only made the postseason – and finished with a winning record – twice. They lost the NL Wild Card game to the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2017. In 2018 they won the NL Wild Card game before getting swept by the Milwaukee Brewers in the NL Division Series 3-0</p><p>Arenado has not played well in the limited postseason action he’s seen. In eight career playoff games he’s slashing .152/.143/.242 with a .385 OPS. He has one home run, three RBI and three runs scored. And Arenado has more postseason strikeouts (nine) than hits (five). In his lone playoff win, the veteran third baseman went 1-5 with an RBI and a strikeout.</p><p>While <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/cardinals-news-nolan-arenado-reveals-simple-mindset-on-walk-off-grand-slam">he’s still capable of taking over a game</a>, the 10-time Gold Glove winner has started to decline offensively. Now 33 years old, Arenado has 16 home runs, 69 RBI and 67 runs scored with a .715 OPS and an OPS+ of 99. Thanks to his defense, he’s been worth 2.2 bWAR in 147 games with the Cardinals this season. Arenado is still on a nine-year, $275 million contract that will keep him with the Cardinals until he hits free agency in the 2028 season.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Nolan Arenado’s wild Cardinals-Rockies playoff stat will leave fans in shock

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/rockies-vs-dodgers-prediction-odds-pick-9-21-2024');   ga('set', 'title', 'Rockies vs. Dodgers prediction, odds, pick – 9/21/2024');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Rockies-vs.-Dodgers-prediction-odds-pick.jpg"></figure><h1>Rockies vs. Dodgers prediction, odds, pick – 9/21/2024</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-09-21T09:57:27-07:00">September 21st, 9:57am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-09-21T09:57:27-07:00">September 21st, 9:57am</time><address><a>Dominik Zawartko</a>Dominik Zawartko is a Michigan State graduate with a degree in Political Science and English. Having previously worked in the nonprofit and legal sectors, he decided to pursue his true love of writing with ClutchPoints. Dominik's hobbies include painting, cooking food, training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and always having a laugh. His main focus areas are UFC coverage and all things sneakers.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Betting</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>We’re set for another MLB betting prediction and pick as we take a look at this National League matchup during Saturday’s slate. The <b>Colorado Rockies </b>will take on the <b>Los Angeles Dodgers </b>for the second game of this three-game series. It’s time to continue our MLB odds <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/betting" rel="noopener">series</a> with a Rockies-Dodgers prediction and pick.</p><h2><b>Rockies-Dodgers Projected Starters </b></h2><p><b>Cal Quantrill (RHP)</b> vs. <b>Walker Buehler (RHP)</b></p><p><b>Cal Quantrill</b> (8-10) with a 4.68 ERA, 1.47 WHIP, 105 K, 140.1 IP</p><p>Last Start: 9/15 vs. CHC (L) – 2.1 IP, 2 ER, 2 K</p><p>2024 Road Splits: (4-6) with a 4.99 ERA, .266 OBA, 56 K, 70.1 IP</p><p><b>Walker Buehler</b> (1-5) with a 5.54 ERA, 1.62 WHIP, 54 K, 65.0 IP</p><p>Last Start: 9/15 @ ATL (W) – 6.0 IP, 1 ER, 5 K</p><p>2024 Home Splits: (1-3) with a 4.67 ERA, .299 OBA, 29 K, 34.2 IP</p><p><b><i>Here are the <a href="https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/mlb" rel="noopener">MLB Odds</a>, courtesy of FanDuel. </i></b></p><h2><b>MLB Odds: Rockies-Dodgers Odds</b></h2><p>Colorado Rockies: +1.5 (+102)</p><p>Moneyline: +225</p><p>Los Angeles Dodgers: -1.5 (-122)</p><p>Moneyline: -275</p><p>Over: 9 (-108)</p><p>Under: 9 (-112)</p><h2><b>How to Watch Rockies vs. Dodgers</b></h2><p>Time: 9:10 p.m. ET/ 6:10 p.m. PT</p><p>TV: Spectrum SportsNet, MLB.TV</p><p>Stream: fuboTV (<a href="https://www.fubo.tv/stream/mlb/?irad=377812&amp;irmp=492408" rel="noopener sponsored">Free Trial</a>)</p><h2><b>Why The Rockies Will Cover The Spread/Win</b></h2><p>The Colorado Rockies are currently last in the NL West standings and they won’t be qualifying for the Postseason for the sixth year in a row. It’s been another tough season for the Rockies as they came into the year with high expectations. However, they’ve been plagued by injuries to key players and never really got the chance to play a full stretch of games as a healthy ball club. As many of the other bottom teams in the league, they’ve found success towards the end of the season and have won five of their last seven games. Playing without the added pressure of the Postseason, they’ll look towards next year as they begin their rebuilding efforts.</p><p>The Rockies will send their ace Cal Quantrill to the mound for his twenty-eighth start of the season. The Rockies have notched wins in just one of his last five appearances and he’s looking to earn some control back as he tries to finish his campaign on a high note. He’s allowed at least two earned runs in each one of his starts dating back to July and will need his teammates to aid from the plate if they want to see the upset win in this one. The Rockies have managed two wins in seven meetings with the Dodgers thus far, so they’ll be hoping for another unlikely outcome in this one.</p><h2><b>Why The Dodgers Will Cover The Spread/Win</b></h2><p>The Los Angeles Dodgers currently hold the best record in baseball and they’ve clinched their division with 91 wins on the season thus far. It’s been a magical year for Dodgers fans everywhere as they witnessed new acquisition Shohei Ohtani become the first player in MLB history to record 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases in a single season. He’s planning to return to pitching next year as well, so given the success he’s seen solely from the plate, Dodgers’ fans are in for another fun next reign with Ohtani leading this team. They’ve won four of their last five games heading into this series and they’re looking to continue their success against the Rockies.</p><p>The Dodgers will send ace Walker Buehler to the mound for just his sixteenth start of the season. While his record stands at just 1-5, the Dodgers have won four of his last five appearances. Buehler notably missed significant time due to injury and he’s still working on getting his legs under him in terms of putting together deep starts, but this action at the end of the season should prime him to put forth meaningful starts for his club in the Postseason. Expect him to try and settle into this game early as he tries to take this one into the deeper innings.</p><h2><b>Final Rockies-Dodgers Prediction &amp; Pick</b></h2><p>The Dodgers continue to make history this season and it’ll be exciting to finally see Shohei Ohtani with the opportunity to make noise in the Postseason. While they’re one of the favorites to win the World Series, they’ll have to remain diligent through these last few games as they try to prime their squad ahead of the Postseason.</p><p>The Dodgers have handled the Rockies this season with a 5-2 record and not many of the games being close throughout. they’re clearly the favorites during this series and given these two teams will close their seasons with one more series against each other, we should see the Dodgers determined to pick up a few wins to improve their record.</p><p>For our final prediction, we’ll side with the Los Angeles Dodgers on the run line as they cruise to a victory here and continue their march toward the Postseason.</p><p><b>Final Rockies-Dodgers Prediction &amp; Pick: Los Angeles Dodgers -1.5 (-122)</b></p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Rockies vs. Dodgers prediction, odds, pick – 9/21/2024

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/rockies-vs-dodgers-prediction-odds-pick-9-20-2024');   ga('set', 'title', 'Rockies vs. Dodgers prediction, odds, pick – 9/20/2024');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Rockies-vs.-Dodgers-prediction-odds-pick.jpg"></figure><h1>Rockies vs. Dodgers prediction, odds, pick – 9/20/2024</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-09-20T09:04:01-07:00">September 20th, 9:04am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-09-20T09:04:01-07:00">September 20th, 9:04am</time><address><a>Nate Duffett</a>Nate Duffett is a writer for ClutchPoints and a sports junkie at heart, especially for the Boston sports scene. In his spare time, he coaches hockey and is also a Hockey Scout at FCHockey and NeutralZone. Whether it's covering the NHL, MLB, NBA, NFL, or College Football and Basketball, there is not a sport Nate isn't able to discuss.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Betting</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Colorado Rockies and Los Angeles Dodgers played seven games this season before this series began. The Dodgers have won five of the seven games, but are actually in a worse run of form than the Rockies. The Dodgers have won five of their past ten games, while the Rockies have won six over the same span. It’s surprising, as the Rockies are 31.5 games behind the Dodgers in the division. The Dodgers are 3.5 games up on the San Diego Padres in the division and have yet to clinch a playoff berth. The Dodgers play the Padres in the next series, before a trip to Coors Field for another date with the Rockies to end the regular season schedule. It’s time to continue our MLB odds <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/betting" rel="noopener">series</a> with a Rockies-Dodgers prediction and pick.</p><h2><b>Rockies-Dodgers Projected Starters </b></h2><p><b>Kyle Freeland</b> vs. <b>Walker Buehler</b></p><p><b>Kyle Freeland</b> is 5-7 with a 4.89 ERA and a 1.38 WHIP.</p><p>Freeland’s last start was at home against the Chicago Cubs. He pitched 7 innings with 3 strikeouts, allowing 7 hits, 1 walk, 3 earned runs, and 2 home runs. It was the first time he allowed more than two earned runs in a start since the middle of August.</p><p>Freeland is 3-6 on the road with a 5.98 ERA and a 1.54 WHIP. He is a rare Rockies pitcher who has worse numbers on the road than at home at Coors Field.</p><p><b>Walker Buehler</b> is 1-4 with a 5.67 ERA and a 1.61 WHIP.</p><p>Buehler’s last start was on the road against the Atlanta Braves. He pitched 6 innings with 5 strikeouts, allowing 3 hits, 5 walks, and 1 earned run.</p><p><b><i>Here are the <a href="https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/mlb" rel="noopener">MLB Odds</a>, courtesy of FanDuel. </i></b></p><h2><b>MLB Odds: Rockies-Dodgers Odds</b></h2><p>Colorado Rockies: +1.5 (+100)</p><p>Moneyline: +205</p><p>Los Angeles Dodgers: -1.5 (-120)</p><p>Moneyline: -250</p><p>Over: 9.5 (+100)</p><p>Under: 9.5 (-122)</p><h2><b>How to Watch Rockies vs. Dodgers</b></h2><p>Time: 10:10 PM ET/7:10 PM PT</p><p>TV: SNLA, COLR</p><p>Stream: fuboTV (<a href="https://www.fubo.tv/stream/mlb/?irad=377812&amp;irmp=492408" rel="noopener sponsored">Free Trial</a>)</p><h2><b>Why The Rockies Will Cover The Spread/Win</b></h2><p>The Dodgers’ offense has been firing on all cylinders, so it’s their pitching that has been letting them down. Walker Buehler has been in good form, but once he comes out of the game, Los Angeles won’t be confident in the bullpen. The Dodgers bullpen has a 6.59 ERA over their last three games, which could mean the Rockies crawl back into the game after losing the starting pitcher matchup.</p><p>Freeland hasn’t been great on the road this season, but he allowed one earned run over his last 11 innings against the Milwaukee Brewers and Atlanta Braves. The Dodgers offense is special, but Freeland is playing some of the best baseball of his career.</p><h2><b>Why The Dodgers Will Cover The Spread/Win</b></h2><p>The Dodgers’ offense hasn’t been the issue over their recent .500 record, as they are batting .256 with a .328 on-base percentage and 6 runs/nine. The Rockies are averaging 4.5 runs, but they’ll have trouble keeping up with the Los Angeles offense in this game.</p><p>Kyle Freeland has gotten himself into trouble against the Dodgers over his last two starts, which both came last season. Freeland allowed ten earned runs over ten innings, with the Dodgers scoring eight runs in each game.</p><h2><b>Final Rockies-Dodgers Prediction &amp; Pick</b></h2><p>The total has gone over in six straight Dodgers games, including Thursday night when they exploded against the Marlins for double-digit runs. The Rockies have been in good form as well and could have success against the Dodgers bullpen once Buehler leaves the game. If Freeland continues to struggle against the Dodgers, this game has all the makings of a high-scoring game.</p><p><b>Final Rockies-Dodgers Prediction &amp; Pick: Over 9.5 (+100)</b></p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Rockies vs. Dodgers prediction, odds, pick – 9/20/2024

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/diamondbacks-vs-rockies-prediction-odds-pick-9-17-2024');   ga('set', 'title', 'Diamondbacks vs. Rockies prediction, odds, pick – 9/17/2024');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Diamondbacks-vs.-Rockies-prediction-odds-pick.jpg"></figure><h1>Diamondbacks vs. Rockies prediction, odds, pick – 9/17/2024</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-09-17T05:50:20-07:00">September 17th, 5:50am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-09-17T05:50:20-07:00">September 17th, 5:50am</time><address><a>Bryan Logan</a>Bryan Logan decided to jump into his passion for Sports Betting in 2022 after spending years in the world of education. With a love for analytics and all sports, he began working on models for daily sports picks. This led him to ClutchPoints in 2023, where he is a part of the betting editorial team.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Betting</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Arizona Diamondbacks look for another win in the NL Wild Card race as they face the Colorado Rockies. It’s time to continue our MLB odds <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/betting" rel="noopener">series</a> with a Diamondbacks-Rockies prediction and pick.</p><h2><b>Diamondbacks-Rockies Projected Starters </b></h2><p><b>Jordan Montgomery</b> vs. <b>Ryan Feltner</b></p><p><b>Jordan Montgomery</b> (8-6) with a 6.25 ERA and a 1.64 WHIP</p><p>Last Start: Montgomery went three innings, giving up two hits and a walk in a relief appearance, making the save. His last start was at the end of August when he gave up six runs in 5.2 innings of work.</p><p>2024 Road Splits: Montgomery is 4-2 on the road in eight starts with a 5.40 ERA and a .276 opponent batting average.</p><p><b>Ryan Feltner</b> (2-10) with a 4.89 ERA and a 1.39 WHIP</p><p>Last Start: Feltner went 5.2 innings in his last start, giving up three hits and two walks. He would give up just two runs as he took the no-decision in a Rockies win over the Tigers.</p><p>2024 Home Splits:  Feltner is 0-3 at home with a 6.25 ERA in 12 starts.</p><p><b><i>Here are the <a href="https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/mlb" rel="noopener">MLB Odds</a>, courtesy of FanDuel. </i></b></p><h2><b>MLB Odds: Diamondbacks-Rockies Odds</b></h2><p>Arizona Diamondbacks: -1.5 (-108)</p><p>Moneyline: -146</p><p>Colorado Rockies: +1.5 (-111)</p><p>Moneyline: +124</p><p>Over: 11.5 (-106)</p><p>Under: 11.5 (-114)</p><h2><b>How to Watch Diamondbacks vs. Rockies</b></h2><p>Time: 8:40 PM ET/ 5:40 PM PT</p><p>TV: ARID/COLR</p><p>Stream: fuboTV (<a href="https://www.fubo.tv/stream/mlb/?irad=377812&amp;irmp=492408" rel="noopener sponsored">Free Trial</a>)</p><h2><b>Why The Diamondbacks Will Cover The Spread/Win</b></h2><p>The Diamondbacks are first in the majors in runs scored while sitting second in batting average, first in on-base percentage, and first in slugging. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/diamondbacks-news-ketel-marte-in-lineup-after-il-stint">Ketel Marte has led </a>the way. He is hitting .293 this year with 31 home runs, 85 RBIs and 84 runs scored. Eugenio Suarez has also been solid. He is hitting .256 on the year with a .323 on-base percentage. He has 28 home runs, 95 RBIs, and 84 runs scored. Crobin Carroll has not been hitting great, but he is getting on base. He is hitting just .232 with a .318 on-base percentage. Carroll has 19 home runs and 67 RBIs while he has scored 111 times. Further, he has stolen 28 bases this year.</p><p>Randal Grichuk has been hot in the last week. He is hitting .625 with two home runs and seven RBIs. He has also scored three times. Eugenio Suarez has also been solid. He has two home runs, five RBIs, and four runs scored while hitting .444 in the last week. Christian Walker rounds out the best bat in the last week. He is hitting .400 in the last week with two home runs, five RBIs, and three runs scored. The Diamondbacks are hitting .328 in the last week with nine home runs and 40 runs scored in the last five games.</p><p>Current Diamondbacks have 41 career at-bats against Ryan Feltner. They have hit .293 against him with a .370 on-base percentage. Christian Walker is 5-6 with two home runs and six RBIs. Meanwhile, Job Pederson is 2-8, while Josh Bell is 2-5 against Feltner.</p><h2><b>Why The Rockies Will Cover The Spread/Win</b></h2><p>The Rockies are 20th in the majors in runs scored, while sitting 16th in batting average, 24th in on-base percentage, and 15th in slugging. Brenton Doyle has led the way for the Rockies. He is hitting .264 this year with 22 home runs, 70 RBIs, and 79 runs scored. Further, he has stolen 27 bases. Meanwhile, Ezequiel Tovar has been great this year as well. He is hitting .264 on the year with a .291 on-base percentage. He has 23 home runs, 67 RBIs, and 77 runs scored. Rounding out the top bats on the year is Ryan McMahon. McMahon has hit .245 on the year with a .330 on-base percentage. He has 19 home runs, 61 RBIS, and 65 runs scored.</p><p>Hunter Goodman has been the hot bat in the last week. He is hitting .286 in the last week with two home runs, seven RBIs, and three runs scored. Meanwhile, Brenton Doyle is still driving in runs. He is hitting just .182 in the last week with four RBIs, and a stolen base, but without a run scored. Further, Ezequiel Tovar is hitting just .167 with a .231 on-base percentage. He has a home run, three RBIs, and two runs scored. The Rockies are struggling at the plate in the last week. Thye are hitting just .221 in the last week, with eight home runs and 25 runs scored in the last week.</p><h2><b>Final Diamondbacks-Rockies Prediction &amp; Pick</b></h2><p>The Rockies have been solid in Ryan Feltner’s starts as of late. Since the start of August, he has started six games. He has given up just 14 runs in 28.1 innings of work. Further, the only game the Rockies lost with him on the mound, he went just one innings before leaving with an injury.  Still, the Diamondbacks are hot at the plate. They are hitting almost two home runs per game in the last week while scoring nearly eight runs per game. The Diamondbacks also hit well against Ryan Feltner earlier this year. In the one start against Feltner, the Diamondbacks has five hits, a home run, and two walks. They would score five times on Feltner, with three earned runs. The Rockies are scoring just under four runs per game in the last week, so take the hot offense in the Diamondbacks in this one.</p><p><b>Final Diamondbacks-Rockies Prediction &amp; Pick: Diamondbacks ML (-146) </b></p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Diamondbacks vs. Rockies prediction, odds, pick – 9/17/2024

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/diamondbacks-vs-rockies-prediction-odds-pick-9-16-2024');   ga('set', 'title', 'Diamondbacks vs Rockies prediction, odds, pick — 9/16/2024');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Diamondbacks-vs.-Rockies-prediction-odds-pick.jpg"></figure><h1>Diamondbacks vs Rockies prediction, odds, pick — 9/16/2024</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-09-15T23:26:14-07:00">September 15th, 11:26pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-09-15T23:26:58-07:00">September 15th, 11:26pm</time><address><a href="http://patreon.com/zemek">Matthew Zemek</a>Matthew Zemek is part of ClutchPoints' Betting team and has written for various sports websites and publications since 2001. He was the editor of the NBA site Crossover Chronicles in the 2016 NBA season. He was a contributing editor to the now-defunct site FanRag Sports in 2017. He currently lives in Phoenix, Arizona.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Betting</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>It’s time to continue our MLB odds <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/betting" rel="noopener">series</a> with a Diamondbacks-Rockies prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Diamondbacks Rockies.</p><p>The Arizona Diamondbacks reminded everyone on Sunday why they are going to be a tough out in the playoffs, assuming that they get there. By winning a game, they increased the odds that they will indeed return to the postseason. September 15, 2024, might be a day we look back on as a turning point for the Diamondbacks in their attempt to defend their National League pennant and get back to the World Series.</p><p>Arizona trailed the Milwaukee Brewers 8-5 after six and a half innings. The D-Backs led 5-0 going into the fifth and then allowed eight quick runs to the Brew Crew. The Diamondbacks were staring at a sweep loss to Milwaukee over the weekend in Phoenix. Had Arizona lost, it would have fallen to 15 games over .500. With the Atlanta Braves being 14 over .500 entering Sunday night, the D-Backs were staring at the possibility of being just half a game ahead of Atlanta for the second wild card and just one game ahead of the New York Mets (13 over .500) for the third and last wild card berth. Arizona was skating perilously close to the edge of the playoff picture after being seemingly secure for several weeks. Arizona’s October future was in real jeopardy.</p><p>The Diamondbacks developed a reputation for punching back when they fell into trouble last season. The ultimate example was falling behind 3-2 in the National League Championship Series and then winning Games 6 and 7 on the road in Philadelphia against the Phillies. Arizona was called the “answer backs” for the uncanny ability to rally from all sorts of deficits.</p><p>This identity was on display against the Brewers on Sunday.</p><p>Arizona erased the 8-5 seventh-inning deficit and sent the game into extra innings. The D-Backs then allowed two to Milwaukee in the top of the 10th. Down 10-8, they still seemed likely to lose. Yet, they responded with three runs in the bottom of the 10th. They were down three runs with nine outs left. They were down two runs with three outs left. They refused to lose. Because the Braves lost on Sunday Night Baseball, Arizona is now 1.5 games ahead of the Braves and Mets for the second wild card spot. Arizona isn’t home-free in the playoff chase, but the D-Backs avoided a situation in which their lead over Atlanta dropped to just half a game.</p><p>Now Arizona will try to take advantage of a series against the lowly Rockies and pad its wild card lead.</p><h2><b>Diamondbacks-Rockies Projected Starters </b></h2><p><b>Merrill Kelly </b>vs. <b>Antonio Senzatela</b></p><p><b>Merrill Kelly</b> (4-0) has a 4.26 ERA. He hasn’t been the pitcher he once was before injuries hit him, but he has a few more starts in which he can find his form in time for the playoffs. Arizona will need the best version of Kelly in October … and as we noted above, the D-Backs have to get to October first. This is a very important start for a veteran who knows what his team needs from him at Coors Field.</p><p>Last Start: Wednesday, September 11 versus the Texas Rangers: 4 IP, 4 H, 3 R, 1 HR, 2 BB, 3 K</p><p>2024 Road Splits: 4 starts, 24 IP, 27 H, 14 R, 3 HR, 8 BB, 21 K</p><p><b>Antonio Senzatela</b> (0-1) has a 4.70 ERA. He hasn’t pitched since May. Senzatela gets a few starts to reestablish his value on the market and to the Rockies. Let’s see what he does with this opportunity.</p><p>Last Start: May 10 versus the Pittsburgh Pirates: 2 2/3 IP, 4 H, 3 R, 2 HR, 1 BB, 1 K</p><p>2024 Home Splits: none</p><p><b><i>Here are the Diamondbacks-Rockies <a href="https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/mlb" rel="noopener">MLB Odds</a>, courtesy of FanDuel. </i></b></p><h2><b>MLB Odds: Diamondbacks-Rockies Odds</b></h2><p>Arizona Diamondbacks: -1.5 (-108)</p><p>Moneyline: -172</p><p>Colorado Rockies: +1.5 (-111)</p><p>Moneyline: +144</p><p>Over: 11 (-110)</p><p>Under: 11 (-110)</p><h2><b>How to Watch Diamondbacks vs. Rockies </b></h2><p>Time: 8:40 p.m. ET/5:40 p.m. PT</p><p>TV: MLB, MLB Extra Innings</p><p>Stream: fuboTV <b>(<a href="https://www.fubo.tv/stream/mlb/?irad=377812&amp;irmp=492408" rel="noopener sponsored">Free trial</a>)</b></p><h2><b>Why The Diamondbacks Will Cover The Spread/Win</b></h2><p>Senzatela figures to be rusty. Arizona’s roaring offense — which scored 11 runs on Sunday — should get to him.</p><h2><b>Why The Rockies Will Cover The Spread/Win</b></h2><p>The Rockies can hit an inconsistent Merrill Kelly and win an 8-6 ballgame.</p><h2><b>Final Diamondbacks-Rockies Prediction &amp; Pick</b></h2><p>The Senzatela situation makes us want to pass. We don’t know what to expect from the Colorado starter.</p><p><i><b><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/betting" rel="noopener">Click here</a> for more betting news and predictions</b></i></p><p><b>Final Diamondbacks-Rockies Prediction &amp; Pick: Diamondbacks -1.5</b></p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Diamondbacks vs Rockies prediction, odds, pick — 9/16/2024

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/rockies-news-kris-bryant-dealing-harsh-2024-reality');   ga('set', 'title', 'Rockies’ Kris Bryant dealing with harsh 2024 reality');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Rockies-news-Kris-Bryant-dealing-with-harsh-2024-reality.jpg"></figure><h1>Rockies’ Kris Bryant dealing with harsh 2024 reality</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-09-14T16:46:22-07:00">September 14th, 4:46pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-09-14T16:46:22-07:00">September 14th, 4:46pm</time><address><a>Mike Gianakos</a>Mike Gianakos is the former editor-in-chief of High Times magazine, where he also spearheaded the video department and event production. He is a longtime podcaster and even longer suffering NY Jets fan.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">MLB</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Colorado Rockies placed former National League MVP <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/rockies-news-kris-bryant-back-injury-back-to-il">Kris Bryant on the injured list last month due to a back strain</a>. It was the third time Bryant hit the IL in 2024 and his eighth trip to the injured list since signing with the Rockies in 2022.</p><p>Bryant has missed 111 games so far this season entering play on Saturday. The 10-year veteran has missed a whopping 313 games in his three seasons with Colorado.</p><p>On the shelf since straining his back on August 10, it now seems likely that Bryant will <a href="https://www.mlb.com/news/rockies-injuries-and-roster-moves" rel="noopener">miss the remainder of the season</a> with the injury. While he’s attempting to rehab with the hope of returning to the Rockies lineup in 2024, Colorado manager Bud Black said he’s “probably not real close [to returning]… as each day goes on, it’s becoming increasingly possible that Kris’ season may be over,” according to a team report by MLB.com.</p><p>Although Bryant has been out of action for over a month, he remains on the 10-day IL. The team has yet to move him to the 60-day injured list despite being a long shot to play baseball again this season.</p><h2><b>Kris Bryant is unlikely to return to the Rockies lineup this season</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Kris-Bryant.jpg"><figcaption>Allan Henry-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>The Chicago Cubs selected Bryant with the second overall pick in the 2013 draft. His career got off to a tremendous start in Chicago. He won Rookie of the Year honors in 2015 and followed that up with the MVP award the following season when he helped lead the Cubs to their first World Series victory in 108 years.</p><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/cubs-news-kris-bryant-emotional-reaction-after-deadline-trade-to-giants">Chicago traded Bryant to the San Francisco Giants</a> at the deadline in 2021. Then the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/rockies-news-kris-bryant-signing-blockbuster-7-year-182-million-deal-with-colorado">Rockies signed the four-time MVP to a seven-year, $182 million contract</a> in the offseason.</p><p>Unfortunately, Bryant’s time with the Rockies has not gone to plan. He’s been limited to just 159 games since joining Colorado in 2022. When he has been able to play, he’s failed to produce.</p><p>While <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/rockies-news-kris-bryant-injury-riddled-colorado-stint-fans-hyped">Bryant was healthy to start the season</a> and looking forward to getting his career back on track, he quickly got derailed by a <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/rockies-news-kris-bryant-injury-woes-continue-exiting-early-blue-jays">lower back strain that landed him on the injured list</a> in April. He again hit the IL in early June with a rib ailment and was most recently injured in August. Bryant has two home runs, 15 RBI and nine runs scored with a .623 OPS an OPS+ of 71 and -0.7 bWAR in 37 games this season. In his time with the Rockies he has a .713 OPS and an OPS+ of 89.</p><p>Colorado is mired in another lost season as the team sits 36 games under .500 entering play on Saturday. The Rockies are 31.5 games behind the first-place Los Angeles Dodgers in the NL West and have already been eliminated from playoff contention.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

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