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Kris Bryant has had quite a bit of 2016 nostalgia in 2023. Bryant, who led the Chicago Cubs to their drought-breaking World Series victory during the ’16 campaign, faced his old Cubs teammate Anthony Rizzo (now with the New York Yankees) earlier this season. On Friday, Bryant, who is now with the Colorado Rockies, returned […]

In the midst of their fifth straight losing season the Colorado Rockies are looking ahead to 2024 and making a big change with their highest-paid player. The Rockies plan on moving Kris Bryant to first base permanently next season, according to Bob Nightengale. Bryant has been pretty good when healthy since signing his seven-year, $182 […]

The 2016 Chicago Cubs were a special team. The ball club featured plenty of talent, with 3B Kris Bryant and 1B Anthony Rizzo leading the charge. The Cubs snapped their World Series drought in 2016, earning their first Fall Classic victory since 1908. And for the first time ever, Bryant and Rizzo will face off […]

The Colorado Rockies are currently gasping for air trying to stay afloat in the National League West. The team received key injury news lately regarding right fielder Kris Bryant, who has had a decent season so far, but one that hasn’t come close to living up to past expectations. The Rockies made a big decision […]

Since surprisingly signing with the Colorado Rockies prior to the last season, Kris Bryant has been held back by injuries. While Bryant may be out with an injury once again, the Rockies at least now know what his return to the majors looks like. Bryant has been able to increase his activity daily and fully […]

Kris Bryant’s time with the Colorado Rockies has been anything but smooth sailing. After having three stints on the injured list last season, the former NL MVP lands on the 10-day IL with a left heel bruise, retroactive to May 31. The move comes with Bryant in the midst of a 10-for-61 slump over his […]

Expectations for the Colorado Rockies are not high in 2023, as many projections have them finishing in last place in the National League West. It is a competitive division with the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres both hopeful for a World Series title. The San Francisco Giants are a step below, but no […]

Kris Bryant is indeed back. After missing several games in the 2022 MLB season, Bryant scored right away in the Colorado Rockies’ first spring training game of the year, getting to the home plate off of teammate Ryan McMahon’s double in the first inning of Saturday’s contest versus the Arizona Diamondbacks. Bryant also gave himself […]

The Colorado Rockies have continued to struggle in recent years. They were competitive during the mid-2010’s but ultimately traded superstar Nolan Arenado which led to their downfall. Trevor Story’s departure didn’t help matters either. Colorado inked former MVP Kris Bryant a season ago, but Bryant dealt with an injury-plagued 2022 campaign. Although their odds of […]

Year one with the Colorado Rockies did not go as planned for Kris Bryant, who signed a seven-year $182 million contract with the team last offseason, but he believes he can be the player that the Rockies envisioned in 2023. Kris Bryant played 42 games in 2022, the least he has ever played in a […]

MLB teams typically come into Spring Training with high expectations for the 2023 season. But for Kris Bryant and the Colorado Rockies, that may prove to be difficult following Rockies’ owner Dick Monfort’s recent admission about the team, per Patrick Lyons. “I think we can play .500 ball,” Monfort reportedly said on Saturday. It is […]

The Colorado Rockies finished with a brutal 68-94 record in 2022, which landed them at the bottom of the National League West. While  pitching was their biggest issue, Kris Bryant, a huge offseason signing, failed to stay healthy, and that hurt. He was ruled out for the rest of the year in September due to […]

The Colorado Rockies are a confusing team to figure out. After making a rebuilding move and trading Nolan Arenado away (and acquiring a questionable return at best), they let Trevor Story and John Gray walk in free agency last season. Sure, compensation picks are one thing. But the Rockies should have traded both players in […]

Kris Bryant shocked the MLB world when he signed with the Colorado Rockies during the offseason. Sure, Coors Field and it’s elevation provide an advantage for hitters. But most people expected Bryant to sign with a contender. After all, this is a player who has been on winning teams for the majority of his big […]

When the Chicago Cubs won the World Series in the 2016 season, there was much expectation that they would go on to build MLB’s next formidable dynasty. However, this did not pan out in the coming seasons. Over the next four years, the Cubs ended up winning a mere one total playoff series. Even as […]

The Colorado Rockies’ hot start to the season has cooled off. They are back under .500 and a Kris Bryant injury is once again going to make the former MVP inactive for a little bit. Bryant has only played twice since the start of May and is now heading back to the IL because of a […]

The Seattle Mariners were linked with multiple notable hitters over the recent free agency period, but in the end, they did not sign any such talents to blockbuster deals. Among the players who the Mariners showed an intrigue in hauling in was now Colorado Rockies outfielder Kris Bryant. Seattle was in the rumor mill with […]

Kris Bryant agreeing to a massive contract with the Colorado Rockies was one of the most surprising moves of the offseason. The former MVP signed for $182 million after being pursued by plenty of teams. The Rockies swooped in and signed him to a massive deal. So far, Colorado has been one of the best […]

The Rockies are looking to build a contender. Following their confusing move of inking Kris Bryant to a massive 7-year deal, Colorado followed it up by extending Ryan McMahon to the tune of a 6-year, $70 million dollar extension, per John Heyman. One interesting note about the deal is that McMahon can opt out of […]

Kris Bryant elected to stay put in the NL West this past week, but not with the San Francisco Giants. He came to terms with the Colorado Rockies on a seven-year, $182 million deal that includes a no-trade clause. Bryant was linked with plenty of teams for a blockbuster free agent deal over the past […]

Amid much outside talk over whether he made the right move to sign with the Colorado Rockies, Kris Bryant is aiming to build a winning culture within the team. The Rockies officially announced on Friday that they came to terms with Bryant on a seven-year deal. The veteran outfielder signed off on a $182 million […]

The Colorado Rockies came out of nowhere to sign Kris Bryant, one of the best stars available in free agency, to a massive contract. Although the move is a massive infusion of talent for them, it shows how incompetent the team’s ownership is. For one, the Bryant contract may not age that gracefully. He has […]

The Colorado Rockies turned heads on Wednesday when they came to terms with veteran outfielder Kris Bryant on a seven-year, $182 million deal. The signing surprised many, including St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado. “They must see something going on with their team and think they can compete,” Arenado said at Cardinals spring training […]

Kris Bryant is heading to the Rockies! The Colorado Rockies made a move on Friday to shock the MLB world by signing the 30-year old third baseman/outfielder to a 7-year deal worth $182 million dollars, per Jeff Passan. Bryant was one of the most sought over free agents on the open market this offseason and […]

The San Diego Padres were hit with a major blow when Fernando Tatis Jr. reported to Spring Training with a broken wrist that will keep him out for up to three months. The Padres are now trying to make a big splash in free agency to help soften the blow of the injury. It was […]

With the MLB lockout finally over, the Philadelphia Phillies are looking to make some big moves in free agency. They already added Brad Hand on Monday, and that doesn’t look like it’s going to be their last move. The Phillies have been rumored to a few names throughout the year, and they could potentially land […]

The Colorado Rockies are aggressively pursuing Kris Bryant, per John Heyman on Twitter.  Colorado has struggled to consistently see postseason action over the years and was near the bottom of NL West last season after dealing away former star Nolan Arenado prior to the 2021 campaign. Now that Trevor Story is on the free agent […]

As the Chicago Cubs decided to head toward the seller direction before the 2021 trade deadline, their roster has a ton of gaping holes on their squad. They decided not to seriously compete anymore for the wild card berth at the very least as they finished their campaign with a 71-91 record. Kris Bryant was […]

The Seattle Mariners are prepared to do whatever it takes to sign a free agent slugger. Kris Bryant might just be the answer in Seattle. The Bryant-Mariners rumors have been swirling ever since KB hit the open market following the conclusion of the 2021 season. However, a return to Chicago has also not been ruled […]

Now that baseball is officially back, player movement will be in full swing. One of the biggest prizes on the free agent market is that of former Chicago Cubs slugger, Kris Bryant. Well, Philadelphia Phillies All-Star Bryce Harper is reportedly doing some campaigning to bring Bryant to Philly, according to MLB Network’s Jon Heyman. NL […]

MLB free agency is set to re-open at 6:00 p.m. EST on Thursday after the MLBPA and MLB reached an agreement on a new Collective Bargaining Agreement. Now that baseball is officially back, free agents are able to sign with new teams ahead of Opening Day, which is scheduled for April 7. Despite having already […]

Kris Bryant is one of the most well-accomplished Major League Baseball players today. The 30-year-old third baseman/outfielder has been in the major leagues for 6 years and already is a four-time MLB All-Star, National League Rookie of the Year, National League MVP, and a one-time World Series Champion. Bryant has played the majority of his […]

With a resume boasting a hefty number of accolades, Kris Bryant has been one of he most recognizable names in baseball. The 30-year-old star has won it all: Rookie of the Year, multiple All-Star selections, an MVP, and most importantly, a World Series Championship win. In this specific piece, though, we’re looking at Kris Bryant’s […]

Kris Bryant was emotional when he split ways with the Chicago Cubs last season when the franchise shipped him to the San Francisco Giants. Now that he’s a free agent, could the former Cubs reunite with his old team and return to his old stomping grounds of Wrigley Field? In a recent The Baseball Insiders […]

Many of the big-name MLB free agents have already decided where they will be playing ball in 2022, but there are still a handful of marquee players remaining on the open market. One of the best bats yet to sign with a new club is free-agent third baseman Kris Bryant. According to MLB insider Jon […]

The Colorado Rockies remain keen on retaining star shortstop Trevor Story, who is a hot commodity on the free-agent market. However, the organization is also eyeing another high-profile name in Kris Bryant. Per Jon Heyman: The Rockies are interested in Kris Bryant as they are obviously aiming to compete in 2022. Geographically it would certainly […]

The Seattle Mariners were close to snapping their two-decade playoff drought last season. After their playoff chase came down to the final days of the season, they’re looking to add some star power. The first big move the Mariners made was trading for All-Star second baseman Adam Frazier. Their next big move could come in […]

There’s not much the Los Angeles Dodgers need to do in the off-season. When you have a team of Mookie Betts, Cody Bellinger, Julio Urias, Walker Buehler, and others, it’s tough to make additions that will help your team. At the end of the day, the best can always get better and that’s certainly what […]

The Seattle Mariners had one of their best seasons in the past two decades. Unfortunately, they came up just short of making the playoffs. They missed it by only one game. Seattle still had an impressive season where they were able to win 90 games in one of the better divisions in the MLB, the […]