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Rockies give Michael Lorenzen start against Rays

8/4/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The Colorado Rockies will start Michael Lorenzen against Ian Seymour of the Tampa Bay Rays on July 31, 2026 at Coors Field.
Colorado dealt Doyle, Senzatela and Vodnik and called up Beck and Frasso.
The Rockies improved to 45-67, split their last ten games and are averaging 5.10 runs per game.

History

Historical Context

The Rockies’ first playoff run in 1995—a 77-67 record, Don Baylor’s squad and the “Blake Street Bombers” earning the NL’s inaugural wild-card—marked a high point after their strike-shortened debut. Decades later, the franchise endured record-low starts in 2025, prompting the 2026 staff overhaul that puts Michael Lorenzen on the mound and promotes prospects Beck and Frasso.

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Story summary

The Colorado Rockies will start Michael Lorenzen against Ian Seymour of the Tampa Bay Rays on July 31, 2026 at Coors Field.
Colorado dealt Doyle, Senzatela and Vodnik and called up Beck and Frasso.
The Rockies improved to 45-67, split their last ten games and are averaging 5.10 runs per game.

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