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Easter is a time of renewal, hope, chocolate, and multi-colored eggs. For baseball fans, Easter coincides with the early goings of a new season in which teams are full of potential and aspirations for October.
In their 28-year history, the Rockies have played on Easter 16 times to a record of 6-10. The games have ranged from classic ‘90s slugfests to nail-biting pitchers duels. So, with the Rockies playing the Dodgers on Easter this year, it felt right to take a brief look into the franchise’s history on the holiday.
Egg-ceptional offense
Easter has seen numerous Rockies lineups through the years and in 16 games on the holiday, the Rockies have compiled a batting line of .261/.323/.424. Through the first 14 games of the shortened 2020 season, they hit a similar .268/.335/.442. So in comparison, the Easter Rockies have seen offensive numbers that could rival the hot 11-3 start from just a year ago.
Jake Sommers.
Arenado will retain player options for the 2022 and 2023 seasons, and he has agreed to a one-year contract extension for 2027 that would extend his contract to seven years in length.
“Many have heard me say that one of the great things about baseball is that you always have a chance to get better,” stated Cardinals President of Baseball Operations
John Mozeliak. “Today we got better! A deal of this nature, acquiring a player of Nolan’s considerable talents, are the ones that can set you apart in many ways. It certainly shows the commitment of Mr. DeWitt and ownership to continue to give our great fans a team that aims to win - both now and in the future.”
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HOUSTON – When a team makes two runs to Game 7 of the World Series in a span of three years, there are bound to be countless memorable moments along the way. The Astros provided many of those during the past four seasons at Minute Maid Park.
From thrilling World Series wins to unforgettable accomplishments by some of the best players in the game, Minute Maid Park has packed a ton of history into its 20-plus years. Here are the top 10 moments in the ballpark’s history:
1. Walk-off win in Game 5 of 2017 World Series
Oct. 29, 2017
In one of the wildest games in World Series history, Alex Bregman’s walk-off single to left field off Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen in the 10th inning scored pinch-runner Derek Fisher from second base and sent the Astros to a 13-12 win and 3-2 lead in the Fall Classic.
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DENVER Plenty of players have put up big stats in a Rockies uniform and become synonymous with their jersey numbers, while others have had more modest tenures with the organization.
MLB.com is looking back at the best players to wear each number in franchise history since the 1993 inaugural season. In some cases, players wore multiple numbers in their Rockies careers. To include as many of the notable players as possible, MLB.com is listing the numbers used, and the years they wore that specific number.
0: RHP Adam Ottavino (2013-18)
The extreme movement on Ottavino’s slider made him a highly effective relief pitcher and a fan favorite.