After hot start, Rockies show no signs of slowing down. | Sports on Earth
With the best record in the National League on Memorial Day, the Rockies have gotten the attention of Sports on Earth's Mike Lupica, who talked with manager Bud Black about the team's success, highlighting the resurgence of Greg Holland and Jake McGee in the bullpen, Charlie Blackmon's performance at the top of the order and the all-around greatness of Nolan Arenado.
Jake McGee becoming bullpen weapon for Rockies | MLB.com
Of all the surprises for the Rockies this season, one of the biggest has been the performance of lefty reliever Jake McGee. After struggling with a knee injury last season, McGee is back to his best in 2017 with a 1.74 ERA and 29 strikeouts in 20 2/3 innings. Thomas Harding has more on McGee's success.
Rockies manager Bud Black explains how he rotates Ian Desmond, Mark Reynolds, Gerardo Parra
With the depth the Rockies have shown in 2017, one challenge for manager Bud Black has been juggling playing time, especially with the trio of Ian Desmond, Mark Reynolds and Gerardo Parra, for whom there are just two spots in the lineup on most days. Nick Groke has more on how the Rockies manager goes about filling out his lineup card.
Prospect Team of Week led by Brendan Rodgers | MLB.com
Shortstop Brendan Rodgers, Purple Row's No. 1 PuRP, headlines MLB.com's Prospect Team of the Week. Rodgers hit .500 this week for High-A Lancaster with seven extra-base hits, including four home runs. Rodgers wasn't the only JetHawk to make the team of the week as first baseman Brian Mundell was also featured after hitting .400 with three home runs of his own.
Colorado Rockies: Mike Dunn giving back to veterans and military families - RoxPile
On Memorial Day, Kevin Henry talked to Rockies reliever Mike Dunn about his charity work honoring military veterans and their families, something Dunn has continued in Colorado after doing so in south Florida as a member of the Marlins.