All articles tagged with #daniel bard
Former Red Sox pitcher Daniel Bard retired from professional baseball after attempting a comeback in 2025, following a career disrupted by injury and a previous retirement, with interest from multiple teams but no deal finalized.
Colorado Rockies pitcher Daniel Bard tears his meniscus and will undergo arthroscopic surgery, causing him to miss five to seven weeks of the 2024 season. This setback adds to the challenges Bard has faced since his inspiring comeback, as he struggled with anxiety and command issues in the 2023 season. With Bard sidelined, Justin Lawrence and Tyler Kinley are favored for late-inning roles in the Rockies' bullpen.
Former Red Sox pitcher Daniel Bard, who has battled mental health issues and took a seven-year hiatus from Major League Baseball, is back in Boston with the Red Sox and thrilled about returning to Fenway Park. Bard has flourished since getting his shot in Colorado in 2020, notching a career-best 1.79 ERA in 2022 and carrying over his dominance to this season with a 1.96 ERA over 18 appearances. Bard expressed his pride in being active and still getting outs despite his past struggles.
The Colorado Rockies have activated closer Daniel Bard from the injured list after he missed the start of the season due to anxiety issues. Bard had a remarkable comeback season in 2022, recording a career-high 34 saves with a 1.79 ERA. The Rockies have not yet announced whether Bard will immediately resume his role as closer or ease back into it.
Colorado Rockies closer Daniel Bard has been placed on the injured list due to anxiety, which he has dealt with before in his MLB career. Bard struggled with control of his pitches in the past, known as the "yips," but made a miraculous comeback in 2020 and was named the NL Comeback Player of the Year. The Rockies are hoping to protect their investment in Bard by giving him time to get right again. Former St. Louis Cardinal Rick Ankiel famously reinvented himself as a ballplayer after struggling with the "yips" and not being able to find the strike zone as a pitcher.
Colorado Rockies closer Daniel Bard will start the MLB season on the 15-day injured list due to anxiety. Bard, who has battled mental health issues before, broke Jose Altuve's hand during a game against Venezuela while pitching for Team USA at the World Baseball Classic. Jake Bird will take Bard's spot on the depth chart while the veteran pitcher takes some time to work through his anxiety.
Colorado Rockies closer Daniel Bard will start the season on the injured list due to anxiety. Bard, who had control issues in a game against Venezuela during the World Baseball Classic, has previously stepped away from the game due to similar issues. The Rockies have been understanding and accepting of his situation. Jake Bird will take Bard's spot on the roster. Third baseman Mike Moustakas, who signed a minor league deal with Colorado late in the spring, also made the Rockies' Opening Day roster.
Colorado Rockies' right-hander Daniel Bard will start the season on the injured list due to anxiety, while outfielder Jurickson Profar is not yet with the team in San Diego. Bard, who pitched for the Red Sox from 2009 to 2013, resurfaced with the Rockies in 2020 and posted a 3.65 ERA in 23 appearances that season. He took a bit of a step back in 2021, with his walk rate jumping to 11.8% and his ERA spiking to 5.21%.
Colorado Rockies closer Daniel Bard has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to anxiety issues. Bard, who overcame the yips to produce one of the best seasons in club history last year, said the anxiety has affected him on and off the field. The 37-year-old will remain with the team and continue throwing, but there is no timetable for his return. With Bard out, manager Bud Black said he would mix and match his ninth-inning relievers.
Colorado Rockies closer Daniel Bard will start the season on the injured list due to anxiety. Bard battled the yips from 2013 to 2019, which is when pitchers lose the ability to throw strikes. Although he has dealt with anxiety before, he credits the Rockies for their willingness to work with him. Bard has spent the last three seasons with the Rockies and has a 3.58 ERA in 147 appearances.
Colorado Rockies closer Daniel Bard feels terrible after his errant fastball hit Houston Astros All-Star second baseman Jose Altuve in Saturday’s 9-7 victory over Venezuela during the World Baseball Classic. Altuve was diagnosed Sunday morning with a broken thumb and will undergo surgery this week and will be out eight to 10 weeks. Bard, who suddenly lost command of his pitches Saturday night, faced four batters, gave up a hit, two walks, hit a batter, and threw two wild pitches.
Houston Astros' second baseman Jose Altuve was hit by a 96 mph fastball thrown by Team USA's Daniel Bard during a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game, causing him to exit the game in noticeable pain. Altuve is being evaluated for an injury to his right hand and the Astros won't have an update until Sunday. Venezuela ended up winning the game against Team USA and will play against Cuba in the semifinals.