The Denver Post 23 hours ago
Charlie Blackmon, cleared of coronavirus, joins Rockies for summer camp
Rockies outfielder Charlie Blackmon joined the team at Coors Field for its “summer camp” on Monday for the first time since he tested positive for coronavirus in late June.
Purple Row Jul 13, 2020
With a clean bill of health, Charlie Blackmon arrives at Summer Camp
Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports Blackmon told media today that he’s working hard to make Opening Day Chuck Nazty is back. Nick Groke tweeted the news first: Charlie Blackmon is back at Coors Field today to begin his summer training camp with the Rockies.— Nick Groke (@nickgroke) July 13, 2020 Blackmon had been waiting for approval to play after testing positive for COVID-19. In a media availability, Blackmon said that he became ill and was tested but did not expect the diagnosis to be COVID-19. He said his case was mild and that he only experienced symptoms for 36 hours. He...
Rox Pile Jul 13, 2020
Colorado Rockies: Charlie Blackmon on his COVID-19 experience
After a positive COVID-19 diagnosis and subsequent quarantine, Colorado Rockies All-Star outfielder Charlie Blackmon returned to Coors Field on Monday. Colorado Rockies fans were stunned in late June when news of Charlie Blackmon‘s COVID-19 diagnosis was leaked. After working out to prepare for the season at Coors Field, the four-time All-Star outfielder was sidelined and […] Colorado Rockies: Charlie Blackmon on his COVID-19 experience - Rox Pile - Rox Pile - A Colorado Rockies Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Purple Row Jul 10, 2020
Friday Rockpile: If Blackmon’s not ready, Rockies have versatile outfielders aplenty
Photo by Justin Edmonds/ Rockies news and links for Friday, July 9, 2020 Rockies have options if Blackmon isn’t ready | MLB.com Bud Black gave some updates on Charlie Blackmon on Thursday, saying that he believes the four-time All-Star could be ready to play with the Rockies when they officially start Summer Camp action on July 24 against the Texas Rangers. News broke that Blackmon had tested positive for COVID-19 on June 23. He had been working out and training at Coors Field, but has since returned back to his home in Georgia. Blackmon would obviously need time to train and prepare...
The Denver Post Jul 9, 2020
If Sam Hilliard becomes Charlie Blackmon 2.0, Rockies are in good shape
Start with 6-foot-3, 221-pound Charlie Blackmon. Add two inches of height and about 15 pounds of muscle. Now, take away seven years of big-league experience, trim the mullet, shave off the gnarly beard and what have you got?
