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Rockies' Rogers turning heads with his legs

Outfield prospect led professional baseball with 70 steals in '17
January 10, 2018

In the Statcast era, it seems like just about everything can be measured or quantified. Launch angles, route efficiency and exit velocity are part of baseball nomenclature now, with more data sure to follow.But one facet that's still hard to quantify is what speed does to the dynamic of a

McMahon, Rodgers power Rockies system

Slugging infielders headline a host of talented hitters on the rise
October 18, 2017

This offseason, MiLB.com is taking a look at the most outstanding campaigns by players in each system across Minor League Baseball and honoring the players -- regardless of age or prospect status -- who had the best seasons in their organization.Offense has long been the hallmark of the Colorado Rockies,

TinCaps' Tatis highlights Players of the Week

Padres No. 6 prospect batted .462 with seven extra-base hits
May 22, 2017

Many Minor Leaguers make a habit of checking in with their parents, especially during their first full season, when the daily grind can be most daunting. For Fernando Tatis Jr., he has an 11-year Major League veteran on the other end of the line."He watches when he can and goes

Nuts swipe a run on rare catcher's balk call

Ports backstop Raga penalized after leaving box early on a pitchout
April 15, 2016

Wes Rogers had already stolen one bag, and perhaps with it, some peace of mind from the Stockton battery of Brent Graves and Argenis Raga. Then with Rogers stationed at first and poised to make another break, he and Modesto nabbed a run. Class A Advanced Modesto was the beneficiary