PT TOMORROW: NL West—Rockies seek new way to tame Coors Field
Apr 26 2021
The Rockies have gotten off to a predictably poor start to the 2021 season, though their route there may be more of a surprise. Through Friday, the team’s starting rotation had maintained a solid 3.43 ERA, seventh best in the league. The success may be short-lived, as they have maintained just a 7.7 K-BB%—the worst mark in the league. Even so, it is still worth digging into why some of that success has occurred.
In 2020, the Rockies' rotation collectively threw their slider at a 21.9% clip, the fifth-highest rate in the league. So far this season, that number has skyrocketed to 28.9%, and it has led to early success for individual members of the rotation. While that could be early season variance, the widespread change...
Almost!
You’re just a few clicks away from accessing this feature and hundreds more throughout the year that have a singular goal in mind: Winning your league. Subscribe to BaseballHQ.com here!
Already a subscriber? Sign in here
More From PT Tomorrow
Trent Grisham's torrid start has led to him becoming a lineup fixture. Plus, Roman Anthony may be nearing a call-up, and more.
Apr 30 2025 3:09am
Apr 30 2025 3:09am
Cristopher Sánchez gave fantasy managers a fright with his forearm injury; who's ready to back him up if necessary? Plus: SP at NYM; Agustín Ramírez in MIA; RP in WAS; 2B in ATL; more.
Apr 29 2025 3:06am
Apr 29 2025 3:06am
The Astros need to improve at 2B. Could Dezenzo playing LF and Altuve moving back to 2B be the answer they need?
Apr 29 2025 3:05am
Apr 29 2025 3:05am
Noelvi Marte continues to play -- and rake. What's the fallout as he stays at third base and moves up the lineup?
Apr 26 2025 3:06am
Apr 26 2025 3:06am
With Emmanuel Clase a little banged up, Cade Smith has recorded the last two saves in Cleveland. Plus, a look at some White Sox relievers and more from around the division.
Apr 25 2025 3:09am
Apr 25 2025 3:09am
