The Denver Post Sep 22, 2018
German Marquez’s “devastating” slider gives him ace potential for Rockies
German Marquez's second-half stats read like an all-star's: 5-2, 2.77, 1.01 WHIP, .219 batting average against and a 6.12 strikeout-to-walk ratio.
Rox Pile Sep 22, 2018
Colorado Rockies podcast: Let’s talk about German Marquez and a big win
The Colorado Rockies shook off a sweep at the hands of the Los Angeles Dodgers in the desert on Friday night. A 6-2 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks did wonders for the Colorado Rockies (and their fans, to be perfectly honest). Not only did the win allow the Rockies to keep pace with the St. […] Colorado Rockies podcast: Let’s talk about German Marquez and a big win - Rox Pile - Rox Pile - A Colorado Rockies Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
The Denver Post Sep 22, 2018
Rockies get strong start from German Marquez to beat D-backs Friday night
The Rockies' talented, young strikeout machine kept mowing down hitters, while their bats final emerged from hibernation Friday night at Chase Field.
Purple Row Sep 21, 2018
Colorado Rockies Game No. 153 Thread: German Marquez vs. Zack Greinke
Lineups, discussion, and updates from Saturday’s game between the Rockies and Diamondbacks The Rockies need a win in the worst way tonight if they want to keep their playoff hopes alive. Thankfully they’ve got the right guy on the mound tonight and they’re no long facing the Dodgers so a win seems possible. Here’s to the Rockies starting a 10-game winning streak to end the season tonight. Start time: 7:40 PM MT Listen: KOA 850 AM/94.1 FM Watch: ATTSN-RM Streaming: MLB.TV Lineups: Gearing up for basball in the dessert. Lets go! pic.twitter.com/DZVVgaPl5Y— Colorado Rockies...
The Denver Post Sep 20, 2018
Rockies Podcast: Tony Diaz talks Rockies’ base running, Bud Black’s managing style and more “On The Rox”
Tony Diaz talks Rockies' base running, Bud Black's managing style, Colorado's key intangibles, the evolution of Venezuelan pitchers German Marquez and Antonio Senzatela and much more.
Purple Row Sep 15, 2018
Colorado Rockies Game No. 148 Thread: German Marquez vs. Madison Bumgarner
Lineups, discussion, and updates from Saturday’s game between the Rockies and Giants The Colorado Rockies will look to even the series against the San Francisco Giants tonight. While every game in a September playoff chase can feel must-win, a win tonight would keep the Rockies ahead of the Dodgers who beat up on the Cardinals again this afternoon to draw even with the Rockies in the standings. After being unable to score a run last night, the Rockies have stacked their lineup with right-handed batters against the Giants ace Madison Bumgarner. Since the beginning of August, Bumgarner has...
The Denver Post Sep 11, 2018
Comparing the pitching campaigns of Kyle Freeland, German Marquez to Ubaldo Jimenez’s record-setting 2010 season
This year, the memorable right-hander has company at the top of the Rockies' record book, as both Kyle Freeland and German Marquez are turning in seasons that rival Jimenez's banner year -- albeit in different ways.
The Denver Post Sep 11, 2018
The first inning has been a disaster for the Rockies’ rotation. Using a young reliever as an “opener” couldn’t hurt.
It's become routine for Colorado to get shelled to start games this season, as following German Marquez getting tagged for a run in the series opener against Arizona on Monday, Colorado's ERA in the frame rose to 7.68 -- still by far the worst mark in all of baseball.
Purple Row Sep 11, 2018
Tuesday Rockpile: Life’s a Pitch
Rockies news and links for September 11, 2018 Rockies caught on a snag with the back end of their rotation: Tyler Anderson remains an issue | The Athletic ($)The Colorado Rockies rank 11th in baseball in starting pitching fWAR. When ranking the top three starters on each team, the Rockies rank 8th, with a top three (Kyle Freeland, German Marquez and Jon Gray) that pushes ahead of the Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Yankees and St Louis Cardinals— three teams that are ahead of the Rox in the overall rankings. The back end of the Rockies’ rotation remains the question mark. Antonio...
The Denver Post Sep 11, 2018
Rockies batter Diamondbacks while German Marquez continues to rack up Ks in 13-2 blowout
A warm September night, nary a cloud in the sky and pennant fever in the atmosphere. It added up to a perfect storm for the Rockies Monday at Coors Field.
The Denver Post Sep 7, 2018
Rockies Insider: Colorado boasts trio of strikeout artists in starters German Marquez and Jon Gray, reliever Adam Ottavino
By the eye test, the standard stats or the sabermetrics, Colorado boasts a trio of strikeout artists.
Call to the Pen Sep 6, 2018
Colorado Rockies: German Marquez most underrated starter in the NL?
While many have noted the rise of Kyle Freeland for the Colorado Rockies this year, another pitcher has dominated for the Rockies and established himself. In the National League this season, just two teams have two starters who have posted bWARs of 3.5 or better on the same team. Many would guess the Arizona Diamondbacks […] Colorado Rockies: German Marquez most underrated starter in the NL? - Call to the Pen - Call to the Pen - A Major League Baseball Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
The Denver Post Sep 5, 2018
German Marquez flashes power stuff again, Carlos Gonzalez ropes bases-clearing triple in Rockies’ comeback win over Giants
The latest Colorado rally was set up by Marquez's eighth straight quality outing in which the emerging 23-year-old Venezuelan became the only pitcher in Rockies' history to tally 11 or more strikeouts in consecutive starts, as the right-hander posted a career-high of 13 his last time out.
Purple Row Sep 1, 2018
Padres 7, Rockies 0: Has anyone seen the Colorado offense?
At least Antonio Senzatela was good The Colorado Rockies playoff hopes are disappearing before our eyes. Fortunately, they haven’t disappeared as quickly as the Rockies offense has. Against a team that they absolutely needed to beat up on, the Rockies dropped a dud Friday night in San Diego. While Antonio Senzatela kept the team in the game in his start, the offense never could find first gear and the bullpen struggled to get outs. Lone bright note While Kyle Freeland, Jon Gray and German Marquez have been dominant of late, the Rockies other starting pitchers have struggled. Tonight,...
The Denver Post Aug 26, 2018
German Marquez’s elite stuff gives him a chance at Rockies greatness
Steve Foster's belief has grown into this: "German Marquez has got incredible stuff. If you graded his stuff out, across the board, against any major-league pitcher, you'd say he's elite. I mean, he's got elite stuff."
